There are spiritual benefits of fasting. Specifically, when we are more acutely in tune with God through fasting, God answers in compassionate and generous ways (Isaiah 58:8-14). Whether you’re fasting on behalf of someone (Jews of Persia fasting for Queen Esther) or for personal intimacy or forgiveness (King David after his fall with Bathsheba), God can move in extraordinary ways.
Fasting—like no other exercise—drives home to the pit of our stomach our total and absolute dependence on God for life itself.
If for no other reason, this should lead to heartfelt gratitude and praise to God. Basically, more of Thank You and less of Give Me. Richard Foster, in his book Celebration of Discipline, compellingly writes about fasting: “That is the only way we will be saved from loving the blessing more than the Blesser.”
Fast to get closer to God and more attuned to his will. When blessings are bestowed upon you, do not forget they come from the benevolent hand of God. Recalibrate our minds to acknowledge the Blesser, not the blessing.
Fast when we are overwhelmed and discouraged by setbacks in our personal lives. Whether it’s financial, physical, or emotional turmoil, fast to empty the desire to rely on self and tangible resources. Let’s throw ourselves before God in total dependence on and hope in him.
If I didn’t answer specific questions on the video, feel free to ask for clarification. Or better yet, if you have fasted and awesome things were revealed, share your story. Through dialog we can better understand the concept of fasting and the benefit it brings 🙂
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