100110-1800-Loran Livingston - The War of Fasting

2010-01-10-1800 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening January 10th, 2010 in the 6:00 PM service.

Ref: Hebrews 13:15-16; Judges 20; Acts 10:1-48

Topic: Fasting

Notes:- Men of tribe demanded Benjamin give up guests to them... Benjamin gave his concubine ... she was killed... he sent her over land of Israel- Israel went after Benjamin on their own strength- If your mind's made up, don't bother calling on God... expect defeat- Two times Israel fought Benjamin and were defeated- Third time Israel fasted and prayed... the Lord gave them victory- Fasting is not legalism- Cornelius: devout, feared God, gave, prayed but was not saved- Cornelius fasted and God sent Peter who then preached the gospel to the Gentiles and the Spirit fell- Tongues to magnify and praise God- At some point while fasting you will feel useless; a fast gets you beyond the feeling- Fasting is the front line of spiritual warfare- Distracted by thoughts of food... the flesh is fighting for its life- You begin seeing scripture like never before, develop clarity of mind, hunger in the spirit, time slows down- You'll never do anything more dangerous towards the enemy...