IMITATE the Way of Christ: Fasting

Fasting is the practice of setting aside food and other distractions for spiritual purposes.Fasting prepares us to hear God’s voice more clearly.Matthew 9:14-18We see God honor faith filled fasting and prayer for different purposes all throughout scripture.Paul and early church leaders fasted and prayed and received direction from God.Acts 13:2-3The Ninavites fasted and prayed in repentance.Jonah 3:5-10Anna worshiped, fasted, and prayed as she interceded for her people.Luke 2:36-38King Jehosaphat and the people of Judah fasted and prayed to be delivered from their enemies.2 Chronicles 20:1-42 Chronicles 20:12-17Jesus modeled fasting and prayer to put to death the flesh and live by the Spirit.Galatians 5:16-25John 14:30Throughout scripture we see God honor the all in faith of those who seek Him with all their heart.Hebrews 11:6Is God calling you to fast?