January 19, 2021
Rebuild, Restore, Renovate
and Reestablish this Year
My child, fasting goes much deeper than merely doing without food. I declare unto you that I do not delight in My people going without meals or certain foods, but My delight is found when you are set free from wickedness and the chains of bondage – making things right with those who have been wronged. Go break the chains of injustice throughout the land, free the oppressed and cancel debts. I desire for you to share your food with hungry people, invite the homeless and the poor into your homes, put clothes on the back of those out in the cold, and be available to your own family. Do this and the light of My glory will shine upon you and your life will turn around at once. Righteousness will pave your way. I will protect you and all that you do. (Isaiah 58)
I am calling you to obey ALL My commands and study The Book of My Instructions continually that I have given you and do according to all that is written in it. Meditate upon it day and night and be sure you obey everything written in it. (Joshua 1-7-9) Then you will cry out to Me, and I will hear you and answer you. (Jeremiah 33:3) When you call for help, I will say, ‘Here I am!’
Fasting is good – and these days it’s not done enough, but when you fast and continue to hold on to negative damaging thoughts and oppressive attitudes it does not reflect godliness. Moral principles are the foundation of values. You cannot lead or be a role model effectively without good morals or character.
This is what I desire from you – live a fasted life. What does that mean? (Isaiah 58:3-10 NLT)
1. Take responsibility for your actions
2. Quit bickering and fighting
3. Stop hiding from relatives who need your help.
4. Don’t blame others for your situation
5. Stop gossiping about others
6. Be honest and fair in all you do.
7. Do you realize the tongue has no bones but it’s strong enough to break a person’s heart?
8. Be careful what you say?
9. Lighten the burden of those who work for you
10. Be generous with those who are hungry
11. Start helping those who are down and out
12. Share your food with the hungry and clothe them
When you do My glory will rest upon you and you will glow even in the dark. I will overshadow you with light! I am with you everywhere you go, and I am directing your steps. The places that are empty in your life I will fill with healing, it shall spring forth speedily and I will even give you firm muscles and strong bones! You will be a wellspring of life, like a well-watered garden – yes out of you will pour a gurgling spring that will never run dry! (Proverbs 4:23 Amplified) This is your assignment for this year, ‘I am going to use you as a Repairer of the Breach to rebuild, restore, renovate and reestablish foundations – wherever your feet shall step I am giving you the land. (Isaiah 58:11-14 NLT)
