(Seventh part)
Memory verse (Is 58: 6) “ Is this not the fast that I have chosen: To loose the bonds of wickedness, To undo the heavy burdens, To let the oppressed go free, And that you break every yoke? ”
Today we are going to see the heavy burdens. The scripture says true fasting should be focused on undoing the heavy burdens. What are burdens? Burdens are the cares of life, worries about how to meet life’s needs. Worries about how to get what to eat, get school fees for your children, how to raise up your children in this evil world, in fact others are already rebellious, house rent, your business is going down, the economy is going downwards, you are worried about being laid off. Cares, worries and fears of the future. Worried about your unbelieving husband or wife. And more and more worries………(Gal6: 2), (Phil4; 6), (1Pet5: 7), (Matt13: 22) (Luk21: 34) (Matt6: 25-34).
Jesus taught so much about worrying for things we need for this life and he gave us the answer on how to deal with them. In (Matt6: 25-34), he taught us to seek first the kingdom of God and they will all be added. Paul taught that we should bring all these cares to God in prayers and give thanks believing God will give them to us. Peter taught that we should cast these cares upon the Lord for he cares for us but also God the Father taught Israel that fasting untie these burden off our mind and take them away.
These burdens break us, wear out our faith, make us tired mentally, and cause stress. Jesus taught that these cares, worries or burden are thorns of our lives and they choke God’s word and make it unproductive in our lives. These burdens kill our prayer life, steal our joy, and keep us living in fear. Turn your eyes from your burdens. I know they are heavy, but focus your eyes to Jesus. Declare some days of prayer and fasting and seek God. As you fast and pray in tongues the Holy Spirit will strengthen your spirit to be able to untie those burdens from your life and place them properly upon the altar of God. When you are fasting, pray more in tongues to allow the Holy Spirit to intercede for you in those areas according to the will of God (Rom8: 26-27). Spend longtime praying in tongues as you fast, do it for days. Train your self to pray more in tongues and the peace of God will begin to flow in your life (Phil4: 6-7). God wants to raise you beyond where you are. God wants you to be prosperous and fruitful. Seek the Lord while he may be found…(Is55: 6).
