Ok, so I dont think that I completely understand this Nazirite thing. God calls me a Nazirite. And, He calls me to hold fast to my vows. On Father’s Day, I said that I would fast. I broke it three days into the fast. I did the same two more times.
Yesterday, I really felt the conviction of the LORD on the matter. I had asked Steve Hale, Jan Christie and Laura about breaking the fast, and they were all good with the idea.
It seems that God has a differing opinion.
I recommitted to the fast again last night. When I went to bed, I just opened my bible and landed on Ecclesiastes 5. It brought great conviction.
Ecclesiastes 5
Your Attitude Toward God
1Guard your steps as you go to the house of God and draw near to listen rather than to offer the sacrifice of fools; for they do not know they are doing evil.
2Do not be hasty in word or impulsive in thought to bring up a matter in the presence of God. For God is in heaven and you are on the earth; therefore let your words be few.
3For the dream comes through much effort and the voice of a fool through many words.
4When you make a vow to God, do not be late in paying it; for He takes no delight in fools. Pay what you vow!
5It is better that you should not vow than that you should vow and not pay.
6Do not let your speech cause you to sin and do not say in the presence of the messenger of God that it was a mistake. Why should God be angry on account of your voice and destroy the work of your hands?
7For in many dreams and in many words there is emptiness. Rather, fear God.
8If you see oppression of the poor and denial of justice and righteousness in the province, do not be shocked at the sight; for one official watches over another official, and there are higher officials over them.
9After all, a king who cultivates the field is an advantage to the land.