“For three days he was blind, and did not eat or drink anything.” Acts 9:9
Paul’s Damascus Road experience was followed by a forced, three-day fast.
Before his conversion, Paul (then Saul) was passionate, zealous, committed, devout, orderly, and steadfast. His mission: to eradicate the “false” teaching of Christians.
After his conversion, Paul was passionate, zealous, committed, devout, orderly and steadfast. He was given a new mission: to evangelize and draw others to Christ.
God knocked Paul off his lofty “high horse” (spiritually and physically speaking) to get his attention. The result was a new direction and a new purpose.
How might God give us a “forced fast?” A disappointment, a back thrown out, a lost job or ministry, a financial struggle, a broken relationship—what circumstances might bring a forced “time out” to you and me?
These time outs afford an opportunity to step off the merry-go-round of life and check in with God for a re-evaluation of that which claims our time, treasure, and our talent. God may use this time to change our direction.
A woman who lives sent goes where GOD is sending.
Lord, forgive me for confusing activity with obedience. I want to go where YOU send. I want to follow YOUR plan.
Live Sent Action Point: Take a voluntary fast from a specific activity, from television, from spending or shopping, or even food. Use the time to press into prayer, asking God for spiritual re-alignment, to either confirm or re-direct your passions.
