Our Biblical Foundation OSBC 2017 10-Day Corporate Daniel Fast A Time Of Prayer & Consecration Daniel 1:8-21 Our Biblical Personalities March 1 10, 2017 Daniel (Belteshazzar) Hananiah (Shadrach) Mishael (Meshach) Azariah (Abed-Nego) Pastor W. Michael Martin OSBC Word/Worship Ministry Wednesday, March 1, 2017 Consecration Instructions According To Daniel 1:4-7, These Four Young Hebrew Men Were Already Part Of A Special Group. They Were Physically Attractive, Highly Skilled And Extremely Intelligent. According To Daniel 1:17-20, Because Of Their Purposed Discipline, They Operated With Higher Levels Of Learning, Wisdom & Understanding In ALL Matters Possessed An Exclusive Standing Of Favor & Influence With The King. (They Actually Served As Consultants/Advisors To The King Thus Having An Impact On National Decisions ) Were Considered 10x s BETTER Than Their Contemporary Counterparts Literally Operated In Another REALM
Key Verse Daniel 1:8, But Daniel Purposed In His Heart That He Would Not Defile Himself With The Portion Of The King s Meat, Nor With The Wine Which He Drank Memory Verse Matthew 26:41, Watch And Pray, That Ye Enter Not Into Temptation: The Spirit Indeed Is Willing, But The Flesh Is Weak. Consecration Details & Instructions Remember Ø Whatever You Choose To Refrain From Must Stretch Or Challenge You In Some Way To Qualify o The Key Is To Bring Your Flesh Under Subjection. Refusing To Allow The Demands & Desires Of Your Flesh To Dictate Your Behavior (See 1 Corinthians 9:27) Ø To Reject The I Just Can t Do That Notion o Don t Concede Defeat Even Before You Get Started Good Ø To Watch Your Mouth o Making Light Of The Experience o Joking & Being Comical Ø 10 Days Is Not A Death Sentence!!! o Let s Work Towards The Discipline Of Jesus Fasting In The Wilderness For 40 Days & 40 Nights (Matthew 4:2)
Our Fasting Purpose 1. We re Fasting For A Higher Level Of Wisdom, Understanding & Discernment In ALL Matters (Just Like These Four Young Men) a. Greater Insight & Perspective b. Guidance & Clarity On The Next Step & The Next Decision 2. We re Fasting To Combat The Influence Of The Enemy a. Releasing Another Weapon Of Warfare & Declaring War With The Enemy b. Resisting The Devil On All Sides In Every Place c. Fighting The Good Fight Of Faith Against The Forces Of Our Foe (See 1 Timothy 6:12) d. Declaring Our Victory Even In Difficult Battle 3. We re Fasting To Move To Another Dimension Of Disciplined Habits & More Principled Behavior a. Breaking Addictions & Poor Habits b. Healthier Lifestyles (Mind, Body & Spirit) c. Walking In The Reality Of Romans 12:1-2 **Please Note These Three (3) Are Our Corporate Reasons. Please Take The Time To Add To This List For Your Own Personal Growth & Experience. We All Have Individual Needs In Addition To The Overall Corporate Expression. My Additional Reasons For Fasting
Specific Instructions Participate Corporately & Privately 10 Days Of No Meat At All o Only Fruits & Vegetables Increased Amounts Of Water o Avoid As Much Fruit Juice As Possible o Avoid ALL Carbonated Sodas o Avoid Alcohol Limit Caffeine, Breads & Sweets (Sugar & Sodium) Avoid Tobacco, Recreational Drug Use Or Unnecessary OTC Meds Maintain Medicinal Responsibility Incorporate A Complete Fast At Least One Day Within The Ten o Liquids Only For A Full 24 Hour Period o Day Of YOUR Choosing Pray For 10 Different People (At Least One Each Day) o Verbally Intercede With & For Each Individual Reduce Your Television Time Limit Your Cell Phone, Computer, Social Media Access o Go At Least One Full 24 Hour Period Completely Off-Line Study The Word Of God Daily & Reflect On What You Study o See Last Page For The List Of Corporate Scriptures Read A Book (Non-Scriptural) In Its Entirety Take Quality & Quiet Alone Time In Prayer, Meditation & Reflection Listen For The Voice Of God
Our 10 Day Scripture Reading Day One Daniel 1 Day Two Psalm 51 Day Three Romans 12 Day Four Isaiah 58 Day Five Galatians 5:16-6:10 Day Six Psalm 27 Day Seven 1 Peter 4:7-19 Day Eight Ephesians 2 Day Nine Psalm 139 Day Ten Colossians 3:12-17 Additional Thoughts