awaken | day 18

 AWAKEN DAY 18


Fasting Item : Meats, sweets, & junk food

Daily Scripture Reading : 1 Samuel 21


David and his men had been on a long journey, were no doubt super hungry, and needed something fast. They were so desperate that they resorted to easting the holy bread in the temple that was for the priests. This is a great picture of God's mercy and grace because God met their need by giving them access to a special kind of bread. 

Though you may be really hungry right now like David and His men were, remember that we, too, have favor in God's eyes and Jesus has given us access to a better bread (Matt 4:4)! God's Word is like food for our souls. If you can, spend some extra time filling up in God's Word today.



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