Day 3 of the Fast of Daniel

Blessings that are Crumbs

They returned from a glorious mission where they healed the sick, delivered the captive and used Christian authority over satan.

They were overcome by an uninhibited joy.

But the Lord immediately warned them. He said: do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rather rejoice because your names are written in heaven. Luke 10.20

It is one thing to receive blessings in every area of your life while in this world and, also, serve as the vessel of these blessings.

It is another thing to receive the blessing of blessings: the conviction, which is given by the Spirit of God, that your name is written in the Book of Life and also serve as an instrument of this glory.

Every blessing that has to do with something material is a crumb compared to the greatness of serving as the temple of the Holy Spirit.

Nothing in this world, no matter how rich, beautiful, pleasurable, etc., compares to the fullness of the Spirit of the Lord Jesus.

Therefore, nothing and nobody is able to remove the joy, peace and conviction of His presence within.
He is an endless Hidden Treasure, found by those who seek Him with all their strength, with all their understanding and with all their heart.

Of course, in His absence, any crumb, even if it’s bitter, seems as sweet as honey.

The immense joy those disciples felt had nothing to do with the joy of having an absolute conviction they were living Temples of the Holy Spirit.

This is what we see in the following testimonies…

Matheus Lucas
Good afternoon Bp. Macedo. Today, the second day of the “Fast of Daniel”, I was listening to your message on the radio. Every morning, afternoon or night (depending on what time I tune in), I get down on my knees, confess my mistakes, sins, weaknesses and poor choices. I cried a lot, and always try to seek with all my strength during the meetings. I prayed together with you, giving my life to God, our Lord. I gave 100% of my life, and the Holy Spirit came upon me during the message at noon, on 09-21-2015. Thank God, as it is written in Matthew 6.33 “But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added”. Amen and praise God!!! Have a good afternoon Bp. Macedo and everyone that is reading! God bless you!!!

Cristian
I was listening to the message at noon when you asked us to go somewhere separate to pray. I went to my room and kneeled down to pray. Then, an unexplainable peace came over me. I have been going to Church for one year, but I’ve never felt anything like this. It was an amazing experience, and all I can say is that this Fast is going to explode. I want to thank God, as well as you Bishop.

Samara Maciel
Good afternoon, I am here to share the experience I had on the second day of the Fast of Daniel. I was waiting in anticipation to listen to your message today, which was very strong.
When it was time for the prayer, I went into the bathroom and humbled myself before God. I began seeking Him, but I did not feel a great joy in my soul. However, I was happy because, while I was seeking, God reminded me of when I went into the bathroom before knowing Jesus. This bathroom was a place of weeping, a place where no one saw me, but I cried my eyes out. And now, I went into the bathroom to praise God, to speak with Him. This brought me the greatest conviction that He was with me and was taking care of me. Though I didn’t feel anything, God worked in my MIND. HE CONVINCED ME THAT I’M UNDER HIS PROTECTION. This is intelligent Faith. I could have said that God wasn’t with me, because I didn’t feel anything, but everything is by faith. God speaks in our mind, not our heart.

Mariane Braghetto
I have been coming to Church for 3 years, but I was like the valley of dry bones and I hadn’t even been covered by flesh or skin yet, but I am in the faith of the Fast of Daniel. I am willing to fight until the end, because during these 3 years, I’ve never been able to finish an entire Fast until the end.
I participated of the prayer and I’m feeling a great peace within myself, because I’m sure that God breathed the breath of life into me. It was a wonderful, unexplainable experience. And I will receive the Holy Spirit during this Fast. Thank you sooo much God for giving me this opportunity to do the Fast of Daniel.

Camila Marcondes
Hello, bishop. I was just listening to your message and during the prayer, I went to the bathroom, here at work. I got on my knees and began praying. Before the prayer, my heart was heavy, so I humbled myself at the feet of Jesus and before you even finished the prayer, I realized that feeling no longer had a grip on me. Now I’m at peace and have a great conviction that God will honor me for what I’m doing. I gave up everything to give myself 100% in this Fast, because I want my life to have a before and an after. Bishop, this conviction came along with a peace and a will to not give up, but to continue fighting. Thank you, I will remain firm until the end.

Hellen Luiza
Good afternoon, Bishop! I was an assistant 7 years ago, but fell away because I wasn’t spiritually well. Today, thanks to God, I am doing the Work of God as an evangelist, but I must confess that I’ve been feeling sad these last couple of days because of the devil’s accusations. God has forgiven me and the people involved have also forgiven me, but I wasn’t able to forgive myself. I’m living the faith of the Fast of Daniel, and right now, as I prayed along with you, God spoke clearly to me. The Holy Spirit came down and cleansed me, washed me and gave me the breath of life. I was troubled and upset, but right now, at this moment, I feel like a new person. Thank God for this privilege! And we are only on the 2nd day of the Fast. I believe that God will do great things in my life and the lives of all those who believe! Amen