Matt 9:15. . . The time will come when the bridegroom will be taken from them; then they will fast. NIV
As mentioned the other day, that fasting is innate to the christian practice, it's not for no reason though. Every fast-er knows that there are many benefits in fasting. To name some;
1. Physical benefits of fasting (with water)
a.) Its cleanses the lungs, providing a baby kind of breath to the fast-er.
b.) It dissolves body toxins- cleansing the skin, kidney and the whole body system. (specially in 3 days fast).-Resulting to a baby kind of skin.
c.) Loose of weight for the over weight and gain weight for under weight, (depending on how you break the fast).
2. Spiritual Benefit of Fasting;
a.) Spiritual conciousness on the higher level than the physical.
b.) Bring heart in a genuine repentance
c.) Becoming more sensitive to the presence of God.(can hear God more clearly)
d.) Fruit and gifts of the Spirit becomes more visible and manifesting than normal.
e.) Advancing spiritual maturity. (3 days is equivalent to 3 years advancement)
Well, other person, will say other and more results and benefits as they fast.
The things shared here are more on my personal experience and with reference to an old book titled "Fast and Accelerate". just forgot the writer.
Any way, we, fast not because of its benefits as the primary reason, we fast, because its part of the command of Jesus to be done by His followers!
So, benefits are just an added encouragement to do so!!!
God bless and enjoy your regular fast and its benefits!!!
Till next time!
Bong G
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