THURS. 28TH AUGUST, 2014 PIWC - SUNYANI DAILY DEVOTION TOPIC: IMPORTANCE OF FASTING TEXT: Matthew 17:21 NKJV However, this kind does not go out except by prayer and fasting. EXPOSITION All praise to God for His divine selection. From today, we shall be looking at some importance or benefits of fasting. This will serve as a moltivation for you to cultivate the habit of fasting without any compulsion. 1. The Bible gives examples of Gods people occasionally combining fasting with their prayers so as to stir up their zeal and renew their dedication and commitment to Him. King David wrote that he humbled himself with fasting (Psalm 35:13 ). Fasting is a means of getting our minds back on the reality that we are not self-sufficient. Being followers of Jesus, we also follow the perfect example He set in the wilderness after His baptism. 2. Fasting helps us realize just how fragile we are and how much we depend on things beyond ourselves. The Bible records that great men of faith such as Moses, Elijah, Daniel, Paul and Jesus Himself fasted so that they might draw closer to God It is my prayer that God will draw us closer as we wait upon him. God bless you and enjoy your day. PEACE-SHALOM! FURTHER STUDY Matthew 4:1-11 CULTIVATE A FASTING ATTITUDE REMAIN RAPTURABLE
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