Foundations of Faith // Fasting

1) Fasting Brings Clarity To Our COMMUNICATION. Matthew 6:16-18 NASB 16 “Whenever you fast, do not put on a gloomy face as the hypocrites do, for they neglect their appearance so that they will be noticed by men when they are fasting. Truly I say to you, they have their reward in full. 17 But you, when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face 18 so that your fasting will not be noticed by men, but by your Father who is in secret; and your Father who sees what is done in secret will reward you. 1) Fasting Brings Clarity To Our COMMUNICATION.. 2) Fasting Brings Clarity To Our CRAVINGS. 3) Fasting Brings Clarity To Our CAPACITY. Matthew 17:17-21 NASB 17 And Jesus answered and said, “You unbelieving and perverted generation, how long shall I be with you? How long shall I put up with you? Bring him here to Me.” 18 And Jesus rebuked him, and the demon came out of him, and the boy was cured at once. 19 Then the disciples came to Jesus privately and said, “Why could we not drive it out?” 20 And He said to them, “Because of the littleness of your faith; for truly I say to you, if you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move; and nothing will be impossible to you. 21 But this kind does not go out except by prayer and fasting.” Questions: 1. Have you ever fasted before? Why or why not? 2. What techniques do you utilize in managing your cravings? Do you have success in your methods? 3. Describe a time in your life where you needed direction or intervention from God. What did you do to hear His voice more clearly?