To seek the Lord with intensity

SCRIPTURE: Acts 12:25-13:3
“While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said…” (Acts 13:2)
I can’t recall ever worshiping and fasting as a church like this.
Fasting has not been a part of our church practice (I’ve fasted personally).
I like how it’s not about fasting, but about worshiping, and praying, with fasting.
To fast is to seek the Lord with intensity, focused devotion.
I have certainly had times when I worshiped and prayed with intensity.
Personally, but also a church, we have entered a time of intense seeking.
We are reviewing and revisioning our sense of purpose an calling.
We are hoping for the Spirit of Jesus to speak to us, to guide us.
And today I sense the Spirit of Jesus nudging us to worship and pray and fast.
Not as a technique to get what we want, but as an indication of our intensity.
“You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.” (Jeremiah 29:13)
He is gauging our seriousness, He is determining our sincerity.
If we are willing, He will set us apart for the work to which He has called us!
What do you sense the Lord saying to you?
PRAYER
Lord, help me not to use fasting as a technique, but rather may I seek You, worship and pray to You will all my heart, soul, mind and strength.