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What is Fasting? Biblical fasting is refraining from food for a SPIRITUAL PURPOSE. Fasting brings the Christian believer into a deeper, more intimate and powerful relationship with God.
Now, here are some examples of fasting victories:
During Jesus’ ministry here on earth, He devoted time teaching the His disciples the principles of the Kingdom of God. In Matthew 6, Jesus provided the pattern by which each of us is to live as a child of God by addressing three specific duties: GIVING (vs. 1-4), PRAYING (vs. 5-15), and FASTING (vs. 16-21). Jesus said, “When you give…” and “When you pray…” and “When you fast…”, making it clear that fasting, like giving and praying is a normal part of Christian life. As much attention should be given to FASTING as is given to giving and to praying.
Jesus fasted 40 days and nights, and afterward cast out evil spirits. When giving, praying and fasting are practiced together in the life of the believer, it creates a type of three-fold cord that is not easily broken (Eccles. 4:12), and NOTHING shall be impossible unto you (Matthew 17:14-21).
Daniel fasted because he was grieved and burdened with the revelation he had received for Israel. He ate no choice breads or meats and drank no wine for three weeks. He describes the angel that was sent to him, which had been DELAYED by the prince of Persia for 21 days, with the answers Daniel sought. His fast BROKE the power of the delayer and released the angels of God so that God’s purposes could be revealed and served.
Could it be that you are not experiencing the same POWER because we have failed to fast? Could it be that your answers have been delayed because of your own appetite?
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