The evil spirit that the disciples were unable to drive out.

The disciples couldn't cast out the evil spirit!

Before this, there was a time when the disciples had cast out an evil spirit and returned home joyfully.
...Why did the evil spirit leave when the disciples prayed last time? 🤔❓️
...To put it simply...The evil spirit was too powerful...the disciples couldn't cast it out. 😱
...Jesus said that "prayer and fasting" are necessary!
..."Fasting" is proof that we are also praying earnestly. 🛐
...A person will die if they stop eating. 😰
To fast for one, two, three days...while praying...means that each day...you yourself are moving towards "death."

It is truly a prayer of "life and death."
...Another thing is...it is a testament to trust in God.
...The Lord is moved by such desperate prayer and faith. ...If you feel like you're facing a formidable opponent 😈, I recommend praying while fasting 🙏.

...In the coming age...the power of the devil will become stronger.

✳️Because the end times are approaching.

...Christians who do not pray...😥
will be defeated...
Please pray especially for those who will be baptized tomorrow.

Shalom 😃

This page archives a Morning Word message shared by Pastor Peter Sunagawa on LINE. The English prose is a translation of the Japanese source message. For Scripture wording, use the BSB link above.