WHAT IS FASTING?
Biblical Fasting is simply refraining from food for a spiritual purpose. It’s not just for the “super” Christian. Prayer and Fasting is a spiritual discipline that brings breakthrough and unlocks God’s power and purpose in your life. Let’s look at Isaiah 58:6 below.
“Is this not the fast that I have chosen: To LOOSE the bonds of wickedness, To UNDO the heavy burdens, To let the oppressed go FREE, And that you BREAK every yoke?” Isaiah 58:6 NKJV
WHO FASTED IN THE BIBLE?
Many people fasted in the bible, however the most prominent person who fasted was Jesus. The Bible says, Jesus fasted 40 days and that he also directed others to fast as a spiritual disciple as well.
“Jesus fasted forty days and forty nights...” Matt 4:4
“And whenever you are fasting, do not look gloomy and sour and dreary...” Matt 6:16
Why should I fast?
Do you need a Miracle? Do you need a fresh encounter with God? Do you need more of His Power? More of His Presence? More of His Provision? More Faith? More Peace? More Joy? Is there a dream inside of you that want to see come out in 2024? Then fasting is your spiritual key.
We chose 21 days as Daniel in the Bible fasted 21 days to see God bring miraculous breakthrough.
“At that time I, Daniel, mourned (fasted) for three weeks. I ate no choice food; no meat or wine touched my lips... until the three weeks were over.”
Daniel 10:1-2 NIV
how to begin?
Start with a clear goal. Be specific. Why are you fasting? Do you need direction, healing, restoration of marriage or family issues? Are you facing financial difficulties? Ask the Holy Spirit for guidance. Pray daily, read the Bible and declare God’s promises over your life.
What to Expect?
Scripture References for Fasting: Matthew 6:16-18, Matthew 9:14-15, Luke 18:9-14
Relation to Prayer and Reading of the Word: 1 Sam 1:6-8, 17-18, Daniel 9:3,20, Joel 2:12, Luke 2:37, Acts 10:30, Acts 13:2
Corporate Fasting: 1 Sam 7:5-6, Ezra 8:21-23, Neh 9:1-3, Joel 2:15-16, Jonah 3:5-10, Acts 27:33-37