The Valley of Beracah (Blessing)

This is a Church that fasts. We live a fasting lifestyle.

2 weeks left in February to fast

There are many types of fasts

We will be practicing dry fasting

Psalm 23:1–4 ESV

1 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. 3 He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. 4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.

Psalm 23:1–4 RVR60

1 Jehová es mi pastor; nada me faltará. 2 En lugares de delicados pastos me hará descansar; Junto a aguas de reposo me pastoreará. 3 Confortará mi alma; Me guiará por sendas de justicia por amor de su nombre. 4 Aunque ande en valle de sombra de muerte, No temeré mal alguno, porque tú estarás conmigo; Tu vara y tu cayado me infundirán aliento.

2 Chronicles 20:1–3 ESV

1 After this the Moabites and Ammonites, and with them some of the Meunites, came against Jehoshaphat for battle. 2 Some men came and told Jehoshaphat, “A great multitude is coming against you from Edom, from beyond the sea; and, behold, they are in Hazazon-tamar” (that is, Engedi). 3 Then Jehoshaphat was afraid and set his face to seek the Lord, and proclaimed a fast throughout all Judah.

2 Chronicles 20:1–3 RVR60

1 Pasadas estas cosas, aconteció que los hijos de Moab y de Amón, y con ellos otros de los amonitas, vinieron contra Josafat a la guerra. 2 Y acudieron algunos y dieron aviso a Josafat, diciendo: Contra ti viene una gran multitud del otro lado del mar, y de Siria; y he aquí están en Hazezon-tamar, que es En-gadi. 3 Entonces él tuvo temor; y Josafat humilló su rostro para consultar a Jehová, e hizo pregonar ayuno a todo Judá.

The Valley is a place where most of us can identify with

We know what the valley looks like

how it feels, smells like, sounds like.

But today God wants to use your valley to give you victory!

4 Sections:

Declaration of WAR:

When the declaration of war arrives at your doorstep what is your first response

As humans and according to human psychology we have what is called the fight or flight response.

Physical indications:

Dilated pupils

Pale skin

Rapid heart beat

Trembling

The response is triggered by =both real and imaginary threats.

What is your spiritual Fight or flight doing?

1 Samuel 17:45 ESV

45 Then David said to the Philistine, “You come to me with a sword and with a spear and with a javelin, but I come to you in the name of the Lord of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied.

1 Samuel 17:45 RVR60

45 Entonces dijo David al filisteo: Tú vienes a mí con espada y lanza y jabalina; mas yo vengo a ti en el nombre de Jehová de los ejércitos, el Dios de los escuadrones de Israel, a quien tú has provocado.

John 11:40 ESV

40 Jesus said to her, “Did I not tell you that if you believed you would see the glory of God?”

John 11:40 RVR60

40 Jesús le dijo: ¿No te he dicho que si crees, verás la gloria de Dios?

2 Samuel 22:33 ESV

33 This God is my strong refuge and has made my way blameless.

2 Samuel 22:33 RVR60

33 Dios es el que me ciñe de fuerza, Y quien despeja mi camino;

But I am in the Valley....

But I am sick

But, But, But… Whatever you attach to your I AM that you Are:

Proverbs 13:2 (ESV)

2 From the fruit of his mouth a man eats what is good,

Proverbs 13:2 (RVR60)

2 Del fruto de su boca el hombre comerá el bien;

2. The assembly of Fasting (Response)

3. The Battle

4. The Aftermath (Secuelas)