Rock International Tribe

While they were worshipping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set
apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.” So
after they had fasted and prayed, they placed their hands on them and sent
them off. Acts 13:2-3

Daniel Fast 2012: Day Ten

Mark 9:28 - 29 After Jesus had gone indoors his disciples asked him
privately, “Why couldn’t we drive [the demon] out?” He replied, “This kind
can come out only by prayer and fasting.”

The disciples found themselves in a difficult situation. A demon had taken
hold of a child causing the child to be mute and lose control over his
body. When the child’s father pleaded with Jesus’ disciples to drive out
the demon, they could not. They could not get the breakthrough they needed.
When Jesus showed up and commanded the demon to leave, it departed
immediately and the child was restored. The disciples questioned Jesus as to
why they could not drive out the demon and Jesus responded that these types
of demons only “come out by prayer and fasting.” Yet, Jesus neither prayed
nor fasted in the situation. Then what did Jesus mean by this? We know
based on scripture that Jesus had built up a “reservoir” in the Spirit realm
through a lifestyle of prayer and fasting before ever encountering this
situation. I believe Jesus was referring to a biblical principle that as you
press into the Father through prayer and fasting today, you will be able to
draw from that reservoir for the breakthrough needed tomorrow. In other
words, tomorrow’s breakthrough is a product of today’s pressing in.

As we continue in this annual season of fasting and prayer, let us not be
discouraged if we are not yet experiencing the breakthrough in our cities,
families and personal lives. We are building up a “reservoir” in the Spirit
as we chose to obediently seek him through praise, prayer, and the denial of
our fleshly desires (i.e. carnal nature). We fast and pray so they that we
may decrease and He would increase (John 4:27-30). As He expands on the
inside of us, so too does the presence and authority of Jesus Christ by the
Holy Spirit! How full is your reservoir? We are called to bring the kingdom
to bear on our families, cities and even the nations. We will encounter
demons that only come out by prayer and fasting. We want to be those who
have sought Him in the secret place and draw on the reservoir to see His
Kingdom come. Thus, in this fast let us continue to “press on toward the
goal to win the prize for which God has called [us] heavenward in Christ
Jesus ” (Philippians 4:14).

May God Pour Out His Holy Spirit Upon You!

Josh & Amy Horack
(Laramie, WY)

Rock Tribe- An international spiritual family called to reclaim Christ’s
kingdom by serving as a catalyst to help revitalize and reform the church,
plant new churches, and transform cities for the glory of God.

Rock Tribe Intl.
PO Box 472
Ft Collins, CO, 80522