Fasting

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stonesoffire

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Oh these answers are a little frightening. Do you think Moses had to fast to allow the Holy Spirit to be strong enough in him to protect him from demons or was it to do with being in close to GOD? Because Jesus fasted just before being tempted by Satan, so do you think Jesus fast gave the Holy Spirit A stronger hold with Christ to protect him from Satan or did his fasting make Jesus flesh weak so that it would be said he avoided temptation at his weakest moment?
It had nothing to do with protection from the demonic with me but with ministering to others.
 

stonesoffire

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Remember what Jesus said about the kind that goes out with fasting and prayer? I saw one who talked to himself, was homeless...in his right mind and holding down a job after this experience.
 
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It had nothing to do with protection from the demonic with me but with ministering to others.
I agree administering the gospel its power deals with the demons of lies.

Both food for ones soul our daily bread and the substance needed for these bodies of death. It is the kind of fast as a hope of being heard on high... the prayer that accompanies the work of fasting
 

Dino246

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I agree administering the gospel its power deals with the demons of lies.

Both food for ones soul our daily bread and the substance needed for these bodies of death. It is the kind of fast as a hope of being heard on high... the prayer that accompanies the work of fasting
You're making a reference to Isaiah 58. In that chapter, the kind of fast God linked with 'being heard on high' was where the person was walking in righteousness and giving aid to those in need, not necessarily denying oneself physical food.
 
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You're making a reference to Isaiah 58. In that chapter, the kind of fast God linked with 'being heard on high' was where the person was walking in righteousness and giving aid to those in need, not necessarily denying oneself physical food.
Amen.. Yes, sharing the manna as bread of unfamiliarity, or unknown understanding.. . along with other metaphors used in that parable..(cover naked ) with both clothing clothed with food for our fleshly bodies and the righteousness of the gospel etc

They all represent the gospel as it is written the key that loosens the bands of wickedness unlocking the gates of hell. , yoking us with Christ to lighten the heavy burdens, and to let the oppressed go free, and that we break every yoke that bind us from his love working in us. ?

Is not this the fast that I have chosen? to loose the bands of wickedness, to undo the heavy burdens, and to let the oppressed go free, and that ye break every yoke? Is it not to deal thy bread to the hungry, and that thou bring the poor that are cast out to thy house? when thou seest the naked, that thou cover him; and that thou hide not thyself from thine own flesh?
Isaiah 58:6-7

Then a person can be heard on high.
 

stonesoffire

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I agree administering the gospel its power deals with the demons of lies.

Both food for ones soul our daily bread and the substance needed for these bodies of death. It is the kind of fast as a hope of being heard on high... the prayer that accompanies the work of fasting
Not close...deliverance.
 

Jackson123

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This sounds like a very scary experience, I have never encountered a person with this kind of demonic possession. The demon possession that I have seen would be that of a person who the evil one has tempted to the point he has convinced this soul that money, alcohol, drugs, or sexually pleasure (worldly pleasures) are more neccessary to them than GOD. I certainly hope my fasting doesn't show me anything like this.
In the poor country, like Indonesia or I believe africa, people play with demonic force. So that happen a Lot

 
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It had nothing to do with protection from the demonic with me but with ministering to others.
Thank-you for your response it brought me to tears. I am very close to returning to the very safe foundation in my vision. I am afraid I cannot do what the Spirit asks of me. I know every part of my being, heart, soul, mind, and body belong to GOD of that I have no doubt. But to go against such cemented beliefs of religious doctrines is exhausting. I think GOD has asked me to fast so his Spirit can strengthen me. LOVE and thanks
 
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In the poor country, like Indonesia or I believe africa, people play with demonic force. So that happen a Lot

No I believed you, I have heard of many horrors that demons cause mankind and I can only imagine what can occur in this world today where they have become so much bolder and open about their hatred for GOD and mankind. I haven't seen first hand and I will continue to ask for GOD's protection against the evil one as Jesus taught us
Matthew 6:9 Pray then like this:

“Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name.[a]
10 Your kingdom come,
your will be done,[b]
on earth as it is in heaven.
11 Give us this day our daily bread,[c]
12 and forgive us our debts,
as we also have forgiven our debtors.
13 And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.[d] Matthew 6:13 Or the evil one; some manuscripts add For yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen
 
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This is happening everywhere, I watch as our young people turn to witchcraft, and demon idolization it is very sad indeed thank-you for sharing. Stay strong in Christ and pray for protection. LOVE
 

Jackson123

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This is happening everywhere, I watch as our young people turn to witchcraft, and demon idolization it is very sad indeed thank-you for sharing. Stay strong in Christ and pray for protection. LOVE
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