Isa 58:6Is not this the kind of fasting I have chosen:to loose the chains of injusticeand untie the cords of the yoke,to set the oppressed freeand break every yoke?NIV
Prayer and fasting is a normal practice of every zealous follower of God particularly those of Jesus Christ! It's part of their routine to keep their life in line with God's spirit moving and leading. We must then include this practice in our weekly if not daily schedule, so that we can always submit our will to God's will, hear His voice and follow His command. It will also give us more sensitivity to the working of the Holy Spirit and thn be used by Him to minister to others with love and power. During the early Christian era, Christian fast on Thursday to be distinct from the Jew who fast on friday in preparation for the sabbath. Today, we can fast on the best day of the week we can, but the gain of fasting is not by skipping the meal, but by what the word of God says, some of them are;
Prayer and fasting is a normal practice of every zealous follower of God particularly those of Jesus Christ! It's part of their routine to keep their life in line with God's spirit moving and leading. We must then include this practice in our weekly if not daily schedule, so that we can always submit our will to God's will, hear His voice and follow His command. It will also give us more sensitivity to the working of the Holy Spirit and thn be used by Him to minister to others with love and power. During the early Christian era, Christian fast on Thursday to be distinct from the Jew who fast on friday in preparation for the sabbath. Today, we can fast on the best day of the week we can, but the gain of fasting is not by skipping the meal, but by what the word of God says, some of them are;
1. To loose th chain-deliverance and healing
2.To hear from God-meditation
3.To ask forgiveness-repentance
There are different kind of biblical fast. I will share that tommorrow!
God bless and till next time!
Bong
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