Type of Consecration: Complete Fast Purpose of Consecration: The year 2020 will be a time when God completes some seasons of your life. The number 20 represents a period of time when waiting ends and completion is finalized. It also represents the season of redemption and restoration. In Genesis, we are reminded that Jacob worked and waited 20 years to realize the promise of his wife Rachel and other possessions he acquired before being released from his father-in-law Labon. We should also note that while Jacob was waiting on his breakthrough to materialize God caused the labor of Jacob to prosper. Regardless of the difficulties Labon presented to Jacob, God gave great favor to Jacob and he succeeded in spite of the obstacles. As we stand on the word of God, victory for our lives is always imminent!   We also know that Joseph followed a very similar path. Early in Joseph’s life, God showed him in a dream that his prosperity and his success would be enormous. Although Joseph experienced numerous seasons of setbacks in his life and each one could have resulted in his ultimate defeat, God sustained Joseph and brought the vision to fruition. God wants us to realize that every problem we face has a termination date. Consequently, every promise and every vision that God attaches to our life will come to pass. Remember, what Joseph saw in the dream is what he was destined by God to see in his future!   Application: We must FAST, PRAY, and GIVE as we walk toward fulfillment of God’s promise. We know that it is imperative that we bring our bodies into subjection through fasting. We are demonstrating our faith in God’s willingness and ability to manifest the promise in our lives through prayer. Every time the Lord’s logos (His word) becomes rhema (revelation), we must honor the Lord by demonstrating our gratitude through an offering or seed of thanksgiving. Scripture References: Genesis 30:25-43; Genesis 31:36-50; Philippians 1:3-7; Psalm 30:3-6; Galatians 6:9; Habakkuk 2:2-4 (MSG); Genesis 37:5-11, 18-24; and Genesis 41:14-16, 38-40   First Fruit Offering Scriptures: Joshua 6:18, Deuteronomy 15:19, Deuteronomy 26:2, and Nehemiah 10:37   Dates/Times: Wednesday, January 1, 2020 (beginning at 5:00 PM) (We will begin honoring this fast by only consuming one meal after 5:00 PM.) through Wednesday, January 22, 2020 (ending at 5:00 PM) Details:

• Fast – No food or drink until after 5:00 PM. You may consume one meal after 5:00 PM. After the meal, do not consume any food or drink until after 5:00 PM the next day. This process will continue through the fast ending date.

(Personal adjustments for medical reasons are strongly encouraged. Brushing your teeth with toothpaste and rinsing with Listerine twice is recommended. As needed, mints may also be used to freshen your breath throughout the day while interacting with others.)

• Pray – Prayer will be held at New Bethel on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays beginning at 6:30 PM (except on Wednesdays – prayer will begin at 7:00 PM).
• Give – At any time during the fast, give a first fruits offering of your salary. It could be one hour, one day, one week, or one month of your annual salary.

Pastor is asking that everyone give at least one day’s salary as a first fruit offering to the Lord. *Example of first fruit calculations* One hour’s first fruit – divide annual salary amount by 2,080 hours ($50,000/2,080=$24.04 offering amount) One workday’s first fruit – divide annual salary amount by 264 days ($50,000/264=$189.39 offering amount) One work week’s first fruit – divide annual salary amount by 52 weeks ($50,000/52=$961.54 offering amount) <Days included are only for days that would be worked in a 40 hour work week throughout the year.>   Important Note: As you are managing your health and hygiene during this consecration, a simple rule should always apply, “BE HONEST WITH GOD!” Any spiritual benefits derived from this consecration are only going to be realized as a result of your character and commitment.