There’s a pattern and precedent in the bible for fasting, Jesus fasted, Jesus expected his disciples to fast, the Apostles fasted, and Jesus expects all of his followers to fast.
There are great benefits and rewards for fasting and prayer. 1. Fasting is a means of humbling our soul. 2. Fasting activates spiritual power. 3. Fasting stirs up spiritual hnger.4. Fasting releases God’s guidance and direction for our lives. Besides fasting foods, we might also consider fasting from other things in our life as well, that would bring us benefits in waiting on God’s touch in our life.
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