Friday, January 24, 2014

Breaking the Fast.

Sunday marks the end of our 21 day fast! 

You will want to break your fast Biblically.  Break your fast with the same sincerity that you have shown during the fast. Please, don't immediately begin consuming rich foods and think that you have to make up for the time you have fasted.  Your body has gone through a cleansing process. Why not let this fast be the kick start for a new healthy eating lifestyle?

The term "breakfast" comes from the biblical phrase "breaking the fast." The term occurs in the original language of John 21:12,15. "So when they had eaten breakfast (broken the fast), Jesus said to Simon Peter" (v.15). When you break your fast, you should be in fellowship with Jesus. You fasted and sought the presence of God in your life; now exit the fast with Him.

Sunday @ TFH we will break our fast with a "holy meal." We will participate in the Lord's Supper.  The Jews understood both fasting and feasting, or celebrations. After times of repentance and humbling themselves before God, they would then celebrate His presence and promises.  The Day of Atonement, as a solemn occasion, was properly symbolized by a fast, but it was always ended by a great celebration unto the Lord.

So, do whatever it takes to be with us Sunday and let's break the fast together with a time of communion and celebration!. 

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