This week at Calvary Chapel of the Canyons, we are doing a church-wide fast, as we do at the beginning of each year, dedicating each year and each of our lives to the Lord. We never know what's around the corner, and fasting grounds us in our mature faith in our Savior!

The combination of prayer, fasting, and giving is a Spiritual Trifecta that opens the door for great victories and rewards from the Lord. Today, we will share what the Bible teaches on this vast subject! Fasting is a spiritual weapon to fight with, it is a tool to build with. It's not for fanatics, but for those who desire to humble themselves and get closer to God. Daniel fasted as he read the book of the Prophet Jeremiah and saw the prophecies coming to pass. We, too, are seeing many signs of the times coming to pass and we want to seek the Lord about being prepared.

The Lord Jesus is indeed glorious! Because of who He is, we have answers for life, whether in disappointment, distress, discouragement or difficult decisions. As we enter Christmas week, let's consider how great He is and the fact that we have fellowship with the Mighty God, Wonderful Counselor, Prince of Peace.

The Old Testament prophecies of Christ's suffering and His eventual reign as King of kings are intermingled, not often seen of prophecies in the Old Testament. This is something that was not understood until Jesus rose again from the dead and the Holy Spirit was given to the Church to put all the pieces together.

Do you tremble at His Word? Does it move you to the core of your being? Does it alter your life when you read It? The Word of God is very powerful, and we are moved to a humble respect when we understand that all creation bows to the Lord's Word.

A day is coming when Almighty God will intervene in human history and judge a Christ-rejecting world, then create a new heaven and a new earth where righteousness, love, and peace will reign. As we look around at this world and all its terrible sin, we long for that day when God ends man’s rebellion and Jesus reigns in righteousness!