Luke 5:35 The days will come when the bridegroom is taken away - TopicsExpress



          

Luke 5:35 The days will come when the bridegroom is taken away from them, and then they will fast in those days. (ESV) Jesus affirmed that after his death fasting would be an appropriate practice for his followers. Spiritual fasting clearly has a place, a purpose, and a unique benefit for Gods people today. Fasting requires self-control and discipline as we deny the natural desires of the flesh. It allows us to move our focus away from the physical things of this world and concentrate on God. Put differently, fasting directs our hunger toward God. It draws us close to him. Fasting also demonstrates a profound need for Gods help and guidance through complete dependence upon him. Most importantly, fasting is not a way to earn Gods favor or get him to do something for us. Rather, the purpose is to produce a transformation in us—a clearer, more focused attention and dependence upon God.Have a blessed weekend and Lets Meet tomorrow at The City of Refuge Amen
Posted on: Sat, 26 Oct 2013 12:44:34 +0000

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