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Stumbling-Through-The-Fast-Book 1 Table of Contents The High Cost of an Old Wineskin- A parable about change .......... 2 Introduction - Fasting for First Timers ................................................... 8 Part 1) The Biblical Basis for Fasting ..................................................... 13 • Old Testament Fasting Scriptures ...................................................... 14 • New Testament Fasting Scriptures ..................................................... 19 • Isaiah 58 ..................................................................................................... 22 • Fasting for Renewal ................................................................................ 25 • Fasting in Secret ..................................................................................... 29 • Fasting and Faith ..................................................................................... 33 • Fasting as Spiritual Warfare ................................................................. 38 Part 2) Practical Tips on Fasting ........................................................... 44 • Health Benefits of Juice Fasting ......................................................... 45 • Health Benefits of the Daniel Fast ...................................................... 47 • The Effect of Fasting on Nutritional Discipline ............................... 48 • FAQ’s ......................................................................................................... 50 Part 3) Inspiration and Motivation for Your Fast .............................. 52 • Testimony from JK .................................................................................. 53 • Testimony from MJM ............................................................................. 54 • Various Testimonies ............................................................................... 55 Part 4) Appendices ................................................................................... 59 • Fasting Food Guide ............................................................................... 60 • Fast Option #1: Liquid/Modified Liquid Fast ................................... 64 • Fast Option #2: Diabetic Friendly Modified Liquid Fast ............... 68 • Fast Option #3: The Daniel Fast ......................................................... 70 The High Cost of an Old Wineskin Anticipation for the grape harvest in the village was at an all-time high. The vineyard keeper, Carlos, was well into his fifties and had been working the vine since he was a young boy. He could take what the environment gave him: sun, rain, and soil, mix it with just the right amount of sweat, labor, and time, then toss in some generational know-how and yield the most wonderfully sweet wine. He liked being thought of as something of a magician. No one else held the knowledge, the secrets of the family stock and trade. He made sure none of the workers saw every element of the wine making business, as this was a guarded family secret. Carlos felt both fortunate and proud to have been handed the family winemaking secrets one by one and year by year. Every aspect of wine making from the precision pruning to the careful monitoring of moisture was passed down to Carlos. His father had taught him the trade and was meticulous about the craft. Each year new wineskins were hand selected for the harvest and his father would spend significant money on the tanned goatskin hides. They were soft and supple and stretched to contain the freshly fermented wine. Carlos’ father warned him to always use fresh wineskins for each new harvest. Last year’s wineskins were never good enough for this year’s harvest. By the time his father was an old man, Carlos had been making wine for about ten years and had perfected his recipe. The vineyards were about 150 years old and the wine was second to none. Carlos was considered a master winemaker and his fame and popularity had grown. Unfortunately, not everyone appreciated his notoriety. Simeon, the owner of the largest herd of livestock, was a constant thorn in Carlos’ side. Growing up as the neighboring heirs to family fortunes, their businesses were dependent on each other, so they were not direct competitors. Carlos resented Simeon fiercely. Simeon’s land spread out all across the horizon and he held a monopoly on the one thing Carlos had to have for his winemaking: wineskins. Without Simeon’s goats, there were no wineskins to be had for miles and miles around. Simeon’s workers had perfected the development of wineskins which were necessary for Carlos’ wine. They were soft and supple and never added to the flavor of the wine itself. In fact, wine kept for just one week in Simeon’s wineskins actually mellowed and bloomed to a unique and attractive flavor. Each year, when Simeon saw Carlos’ curator coming to barter, he would send him back to his owner and require Carlos himself to come transact the 2 deal. It was this arrangement which caused Carlos to despise Simeon. Each harvest was dependent on Simeon’s wineskins to complete the process of Carlos’ winemaking, as the wineskins were only good for one year. Sure, he could use other containers for the shopkeepers and villagers, but most of his sales were to travelers and nomadic traders. It was the portability of the wine in the wineskins which had earned Carlos the title of most successful winemaker in the region. As Carlos made his way to the farm where Simeon would be sitting on the porch, he could hardly lift his eyes to see the smirk on Simeon’s weathered face. “Good day,” said Carlos. Simeon was gloating now, “Yes, it is a very good day, Mr. Winemaker!” Carlos, in an effort to cut short the pain of the process, moved quickly to business. “I will need 100 of your best skins. It has been a good year in the vineyard,” his chest beginning to swell with pride at the thought of harvest. When he saw Simeon’s smile, he realized he said too much. Simeon replied, “Well, 100 skins, it has been a good year for you.” Simeon began to adjust himself in his chair. He stroked his scraggly beard for a long minute. His eyes twinkled, “How about 40 shekels a piece.” Carlos lost his breath. This was more than a third higher in price than he was prepared to pay and almost twice as expensive as last year. Carlos was asking for 25 skins more than previously so the price was significantly more than he could pay. Carlos knew there was no bargaining to be done. Simeon’s monopoly was the nail in the coffin. It was too late in the season to travel to the next farm and the cost of the journey in man power and cash would make it a moot point, not to mention there was no guarantee the wineskins would be of the same quality. Carlos had no moves left. There would be a singular but significant payday at the end of the entire season, but Carlos had to deliver in order to receive it. “Well, Carlos, it seems my goats have eaten your tongue for breakfast.” He snickered. Carlos stumbled for words, “I ...I was not prepared for the increase in price you are placing on those skins, it is outrageous.” Simeon smiled, “The cost of feed and workers has gone up this year. Everyone else knows this. Only you, the vineyard owner, are shielded from this because your grapes only eat what is in the soil and drink the rain. Everyone else has to deal with feed costs and worker’s wages.” Carlos knew Simeon was right, but he couldn’t pay the price, nor would he admit his shortfall. This year, the grapevines were in their prime. The soil, conditions, and weather were choice and there was great anticipation for the upcoming season. Nothing could get in the way of a great harvest. The only dilemma now was the storage and transport of the wine. Carlos would have to strike a deal with this goat herder or lose everything. It seemed his family fortune and history was hanging in the balance of this one conversation with Simeon. 3 Carlos let out a heavy sigh. His pride would not let him ask for assistance from anyone and Simeon would not budge on the prices. Carlos stood abruptly, so lost in his own thoughts he almost forgot where he was. He looked at Simeon as he attempted to conceal his discomfort, “Well, Simeon, I will need to return to my vineyard and get my funds together.” Avoiding a handshake as he walked away, Carlos stepped off the porch into the yard. Simeon said, “Now Carlos, you can’t leave here without telling me some terms. Do we have a deal? You are not the only buyer of skins in the valley. I have other customers to think about.” Carlos turned, still in his own thoughts. He felt a panic beginning to boil in his belly and rise up toward his throat. “How many days do I have in order to get the skins on time?” Simeon was prepared with his answer. “I will give you 24 hours. I am working some deals on the other side of the mountain where conditions have been favorable as well. You may be the largest vineyard owner in the region, but you are not the only one.” Carlos was not aware Simeon’s business was branching out. This was a double threat. Other vineyard owners were competing for the same customers, but now they were competing for the very skins he was hoping to obtain for himself. Carlos stepped forward in a brash show of pride and stuck out his hand, “Twenty four hours and you will have a deal…” Simeon smiled and took the hand in his own. They shook hands alright, but immediately Simeon sensed Carlos’ hand withdraw without warning. Carlos wheeled on his feet and headed away without further interaction. He had to go home and think his way out of the
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