Fasting is for the common, weak, frail, ordinary individual who realises his or her lack and has a desperate need for more of God. Only weak people fast and pray; only those who recognize their need for more of God fast.
Fasting is VOLUNTARY sacrifice. It is Christianity 101.
We are spiritual barren and in great need of the in breaking of God's love and power.
Sacrificing food and pleasures unlocks our heart and mind to receive more of God Himself. we become more sensitive to God and the things of God.
We position our hearts to encounter Jesus as the Bridegroom God. Matt 9:15, we fast because we long for Jesus return, it is one way to express this longing. They would fast in mourning because of His absence and fast in longing for His return -Bridegroom fast-
We do not fast to prove anything to God or to earn His favor. We can never manipulate God. The scripture teaches us to fast, to strengthen us in our quest to be preoccupied with God and His will. regular fasting is part of normal Christian life, Matt 6:16 when you fast, not if you fast.
The Father rewards fasting (matt 6:17-18) While God does reward fasting, the rewards He gives are not earned or deserved by us because of fasting. We are weak people who can never earn God's favor or rewards, but can only receive them.
Fasting enlarges our capacity to receive truth, and accelerates the process of God's truths taking root in our own hearts.
God's requirement that we pray reflects His desire for intimate partnership and connection with us.
Prayer and fasting are spiritual weapons we use to actively resist satan.
Fasting is an invitation. God invites us to fast because He wants us to want more of Him.
It humbles us to fast. Fasting increases our receptivity to the Lord's voice and His Word.
Daniel prayed and fasted for the fulfilment of God's promises.
Daniels live was spared as a result of prayer and fasting
N.T church fasted for supernatural wisdom and direction
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