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40 Days of Life

Day #1: Monday, January 4th

1/4/2021

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The Significance of 40

Scripture References: 
​2 Chron. 20:1-25, Luke 4:14-15, Matt 6:16-18, Isaiah 58:6-12

Devotional

Throughout the scriptures, numbers hold specific meaning and significance.  For instance, 3 represents the Godhead while 12 speaks of the disciples, apostles, and months of the year.  2 speaks of unity and 10 is a number used by Jesus in many of His parables.  It is no different with the number 40!

40 is associated with almost each new development in the history of God’s mighty acts, especially in regards to salvation.  
  • Noah’s life was transformed by 40 days of rain.
  • Moses was transformed by 40 days on Mount Sinai.
  • The spies were transformed by 40 days in the Promised Land.
  • David was transformed by Goliath’s 40-day challenge.
  • Elijah was transformed when God gave him 40 days of strength from a single meal.
  • The entire city of Nineveh was transformed when God gave the people 40 days to change.
  • Jesus was empowered by 40 days in the wilderness.
  • The disciples were transformed by 40 days with Jesus after His resurrection.

As you embark on these 40 days of fasting and focus  your entire being will be filled to overflowing with the life of God. Challenge yourself, set some spiritual goals for yourself and expect the following benefits of 40 days of Life - 40 days of fasting & focus:
  • Demonic forces will break
  • Your energy will renew
  • Bad habits will be eliminated
  • Revelation and insight will come
  • Your body will purge of toxins
  • Your blood pressure will balance out
  • Physical renewal in your arteries and sinuses
  • Mental and emotional disorders assisted
  • Your human will will be fortified
  • Sharpen your faith
See yourself in the fulfillment of this scripture:
Then Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit to Galilee, and news of Him went out through all the surrounding region.  And He taught in their synagogues, being glorified by all." | Luke 4:14-15

Prayer

As you begin your personal journey of 40 Days of Life, stop for a moment and pray:

“Lord, I surrender my life to you for the next 40 days.
I give you permission to change me and prune me as You desire.
I position myself to receive all of the benefits of seeking you.
I purposefully avoid the distractions of life for the next 40 days.
Allow Your divine transformation to happen in my life.
Let it begin, in Jesus’ Name.”

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