AUGUST 21, 2019
Blessings Consecration Partner,
Why 40 days?
The number 40 is significant for several reasons. One, it is universally accepted as a number of importance to God not only for the frequency of its occurrence in the Bible but also for its association with a period of trial and probation.
- In Noah’s day the rains fell for 40 days and nights
- The children of Israel wandered in the wilderness for 40 years
- Goliath presented himself to Israel for 40 days
- David reigned over Israel for 40 years
- Jesus fasted 40 days and 40 nights
While it may be also true as research indicates that it takes about 21 days to break a habit; the number 40 is significant because it appears to be, at least from my experiences the right amount of time needed to break a stronghold.
A stronghold is an incorrect pattern of thinking that influences how we live our lives.
In and of ourselves, we are hopeless to change, but with God, all things are possible. His healing virtue tears down the walls that have kept us confined and His grace propels us further than we ever thought we go. The mere passing of time does not make us whole. Simply saying the words “I’m over that” doesn’t make it so, nor does burying the pain deep in the recesses of our mind. A process of healing and deliverance must take place!!!
There may be some of you fighting with God. He is telling you to fast from a certain belief or behavior that you believe you are “over” and you are refusing to re-visit that old issue. Well, if God is leading you to do so, He knows that there is some rotten fruit that still needs picking.
The only way to challenge every rebellious thought is to study and meditate on God’s word. Let His truth become your truth. Here’s His truth: You don’t need anyone to approve of or accept you because God loves you just the way you are!!!
PERSONAL REFLECTIONS
1) How is the Spirit speaking to you? Reflect on 2 Corinthians 10:5 and 1 John 4:19 and journal your insights❤
