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NASB | Leviticus 23:27 "On exactly the tenth day of this seventh month is the day of atonement; it shall be a holy convocation for you, and you shall humble your souls and present an offering by fire to the LORD. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Leviticus 23:27 "Also the tenth day of this seventh month is the Day of Atonement; it shall be a holy convocation for you, and you shall humble yourselves [by fasting] and present an offering by fire to the LORD. |
Bible Question:
WHAT FAST DO I DO FOR A CRISIS DEALING WITH MY FINANCES |
Bible Answer: How about a spending fast? Sorry! I couldn't resist! I've been in deep financial trouble before, and even now live on the financial edge. . . But in all seriousness. . . In Leviticus 23, as God instructs Israel concerning the day of atonement, He says: Lev 23:27 "On exactly the tenth day of this seventh month is the day of atonement; it shall be a holy convocation for you, and you shall humble your souls and present an offering by fire to the LORD. Other translations say "afflict your souls". This was accounted by the Jews as being an instruction to fast on this day. The purpose is to "afflict", or "humble" themselves. The point of a fast is to deny the flesh so that we can better focus on God. We do not fast as a mechanism to gain favor from God. I would suggest praying about fasting first, that God would direct you to what He wants you do do. Fasting can consist of denying yourself all or some foods, drink, or other things. You can deny yourself TV, bowling, whatever, in order to more fully devote yourself to the Lord. Depending on your health and the type of fast, you may want to consult a doctor. But the main thing is that you realize that fasting is not a barter system, but is a way for us to focus on our reliance on God, deny our self-indulgence and self-reliance, and to use that time, or resource, that we are not using for ourself, and use it for God. I hope this helps! Please let me know if you have further questions about this. Love in Christ, Mark |
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