21-day Corporate Fast - Day 1

Good evening Friend,

Proverbs 4:7 states, “Wisdom is the principle thing; therefore, get wisdom.  And in all your getting, get understanding.”  One of the most precious benefits of fasting is the ability to gain both wisdom and understanding.  In a recent blog, Charisma Magazine described wisdom as the general knowledge of God’s ways, purposes and principles that we learn over time.  Eventually, with enough experience, we wisdom teaches us how to interpret God’s overall will for our lives.  On the other hand, understanding—which can also be interpreted as “revelation” is our ability to receive fresh insight into current situations we may face on a daily basis.  In essence, we see wisdom as more general knowledge, but we see revelation as specific knowledge to help us understand God’s plan in a given circumstance.  The writer of Proverbs tells us it’s important to have both! 

The truth is that many mature Christians possess wisdom, but we should all pray for ongoing revelation to know God’s divine thoughts for any given circumstance we may face.  It is my prayer and belief we will gain greater wisdom and revelation during our time of fasting over the next several weeks.  I encourage you, be focused and dedicated to seeking the face of God and simplifying your life during this season of fasting, and watch the Lord enlighten you with wisdom and revelation—such valuable gifts. 

Make it a great day and I leave you with the following scripture for meditation:  Ephesians 1:17-19—“That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him, the eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that you may know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints, and what is the exceeding greatness of His power towards us who believe, according to the working of His mighty power…” 

Sincerely,

Bishop Izzard