God Is Attracted to Weakness

Message Title: “God Is Attracted to Weakness”Speaker: Pastor Casey Kendall📅 Date: March 23, 2025📍 Location: Bridgetown Church, Glendora, CA💬 Episode Summary:In this powerful message from Isaiah 58, Pastor Casey concludes a two-part teaching series leading into a week of fasting and prayer for Bridgetown Church (March 30–April 5). This message is a deep reminder that God is attracted to our weakness, not our strength—and that true spiritual growth happens when we humbly acknowledge our need for Him.Drawing from Scripture and personal stories, Pastor Casey encourages us to pursue a biblical fast—not just abstaining from food, but feasting on God's presence, guidance, and strength. He unpacks how fasting brings strengthening, helping, and discerning benefits to the believer.From Isaiah 58 to 2 Chronicles 20 and Acts 13, we’re reminded that fasting is a posture of dependence, a declaration that we are weak, but He is strong.📝 Key Takeaways:Fasting + Prayer = Power. Fasting without prayer is just starvation. Fasting humbles the flesh, and prayer lifts the spirit.God draws near to the weak. Our vulnerability is where God’s power shines brightest.Strengthening Benefit: God will guide, satisfy, strengthen, and fill you (Isaiah 58:11).Helping Benefit: Like King Jehoshaphat in 2 Chronicles 20, when surrounded and overwhelmed, the people fasted and worshipped—and God fought the battle for them.Discerning Benefit: In Acts 13, the early church fasted and prayed before commissioning Paul and Barnabas, revealing God’s calling.Fasting is soul-fattening. As the Puritans said, fasting strengthens the soul even as we deprive the body.It's not about what you're giving up—it's about what you're making room for. Fasting is a doorway to more of God’s grace, presence, and purpose in your life.📅 Mark Your Calendar:Bridgetown Church Fast – March 30–April 5Daily Devotions & Prayer Focuses: Sign up for the newsletter at wearebridgetown.comMidweek Worship Night + Baptisms: Wednesday, April 2 at Carl & Kim’s house→ Sign up for baptism via the Events section on the website.📖 Scripture References:Isaiah 58:10–122 Corinthians 11:30; 12:9–10Romans 8:262 Chronicles 20:1–22Acts 13:1–3🎧 Quotes to Remember:“God is attracted to weakness.”“Your weakness doesn’t foil God’s plan—it frames His power.”“When you come to the end of yourself, you come to the beginning of grace.”“Fast and pray—God will do the building.”🙏 Challenge This Week:Ask the Lord what He’s calling you to fast. Choose something that requires sacrifice and positions your heart to hear Him. Let your weakness become a meeting place with God.📍 Join Us In Person:Sundays at 10:30 AMLocation & details at wearebridgetown.com📲 Stay Connected:Subscribe to the newsletter for daily devotions during the fast and updates from Bridgetown.