July 31 - Aug 2

Numbers 6 is a clear definition of Old Testament fasting (in the context of the Nazirite vow). I like verse 21 which says:

"This is the law of the Nazirite who vows his offering to the Lord according to his separation, in addition to what else he can afford; according to his vow which he takes, so he shall do according to the law of his separation."

I've often related this verse to my own personal choice of fasting in the context of TVVT. We've decided to separate 3 days apart a week to fast and pray and seek the Lord, separated according to a vow we've made in our own hearts. Our offering is our time, our daily focuses (prayer, bible reading) and of course our heart posture towards the Lord. I've always wanted to give up more for the Lord or go harder or farther in the context of fasting and this verse also spurs me on to do that. "in addition to what else he can afford.." how much more can i afford to give up (in a worldly context) to make room for God in my life. How far will i take my consecration and really seek to be successful before the Lord? These are questions I often ask myself as i spur myself on to fast and pray and go harder for God. So now I’m asking all of us with TVVT how far on a personal level are we all willing to go?
So lets open our hearts before the Lord again this week, check our goals and our standard of fasting we've chosen before God and lets open our hearts to the Holy Spirit and ask Him to search us this week and reveal our hearts and move to help us become more like Jesus. Well have fun!!! Lets go hard and give what we can, taking ground in the natural and spiritual, violently moving forward to hunger and thirst for righteousness (Matt 5:6)
If you have any questions or concerns or prayer requests e-mail me at: andrewgusztak@hotmail.com
God Bless you all!
-Drew