|| DAY 4 || Fasting and Praying for Divine Encounters with God's Word

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Evangelist T.J. Malkangy reveals the often-overlooked key to fasting and prayer: hunting for divine encounters in scripture.

This episode of the Salvation Now Podcast, hosted by Evangelist T.J. Malkangy, is part of a series on fasting and prayer titled 'When the Fire Falls.' The host begins by stating that while fasting and prayer are important, the often-neglected element is going on an explorative study of the Word of God. He emphasizes that God's Word is God's will in print and addresses common misconceptions about fasting, defining the biblical Hebrew word 'Tome' as covering the mouth, meaning no food intake. Malkangy recommends a 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. fast for practicality, especially for workers like paramedic John Stafford. He then delves into the symbolism of the Word, comparing it to honey for sweetness, milk for growth, wine for intoxication with God's passion, and fire for consumption and destruction of enemies. The host reads Proverbs 24:13-14, encouraging listeners to 'eat' the Word, not just glance at it. He discusses how revelation is packaged in mysteries, accessible only to those who are hungry and fear the Lord, referencing scriptures like Mark 4:10 and Psalm 25:12-14. Malkangy explains that darkness represents ignorance of God's Word, while light signifies understanding, and cites John 12:30-35 to illustrate this. He argues that ignorance in areas like finances or health makes one vulnerable to Satan's devices, as per 2 Corinthians 2:11. The host shares personal anecdotes, such as studying the word 'heart' in 1 Samuel, and stories of David Oyedepo's three-day fasts for prosperity and healing, which led to revelations that transformed his ministry. Malkangy concludes by urging listeners to go on hunts for scripture related to their struggles, emphasizing that fasting and prayer declutter the spirit for clearer transmission of God's Word, leading to impartation and courage in prayer, as seen in 2 Samuel 7.

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A firm, pastoral call to let fasting and prayer draw believers more deeply into Scripture for guidance and understanding.

Fasting and prayer are presented here as a determined journey into Scripture, with the teaching built around the conviction that God's Word reveals God's will.

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