- Fasting was practiced to avert God's judgment and displeasure against His people.
- The people of God often fasted in preparation for war, with a view to seeking God's protection and blessing.
- Fasting was one way of seeking God's help for deliverance from personal troubles and oppression.
- Fasting was often an expression of sincere and heartfelt repentance from sin and humility before God.
- Fasting also signified or expressed mourning, sorrow, deep grief, and sadness.
- Ezra fasted as part of his request that God provide him with a safe journey.
- Fasting is a way of expressing one's concern for the success of God's work.
- Fasting serves to humble and rebuke us as it reveals how much of our happiness depends on the external pleasures of eating.
- Fasting teaches us self-control and self-discipline.
- Fasting is a powerful weapon in spiritual warfare.
- Fasting opens our spiritual ears to discern God's voice.
- Fasting sharpens and intensifies our intercessory prayers.
- To fast is to worship.
- Fasting can be an expression of our generosity and compassion toward those in need.
- Fasting is feasting!
The book provides much commentary, Scripture references, and explanation which is too extensive for this post.
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