Not Quickly Broken: Fasting – A Key To Spiritual Quickness

NOT QUICKLY BROKEN – 3

FASTING – A KEY TO SPIRITUAL QUICKNESS

“as for us, we have all these great witnesses who encircle us like clouds. So we must let go of every wound that has pierced us and the sin we so easily fall into. Then we will be able to run life’s marathon race with passion and determination, for the path has already been marked out before us. We look away from the natural realm and we fasten our gaze onto Jesus, who birthed faith within us, and who leads us forward into faith’s perfection.”   Hebrews 12:1-2

“When you fast, do not look somber as the hypocrites do, for they disfigure their faces to show men they are fasting. I tell you the truth, they have received their reward in full.”   Matthew 6:16

“But when you fast, put oil on your head and wash your face, so that it will not be obvious to men that you are fasting, but only to your Father, who is unseen; and your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.”   Matthew 6: 17-18 

5 Benefits of Fasting

• Disruption
• Inversion
• Reception
• Discipline
• Preparation

“May the God od peace Himself sanctify you completely. May your whole spirit, soul and body be preserved blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.”   1 Thessalonians 5:23

“Is not this the kind of fasting I have chosen: to loose the chains of injustice and untie the cords of the yoke, to set the oppressed free and break every yoke?”   Isaiah 58:6

“Is it not to share your food with the hungry and to provide the poor wanderer with shelter – when you see the naked, to clothe him, and not to turn away from your own flesh and blood?”   Isaiah 58:7

“Then your light will break forth like the dawn, and your healing will quickly appear; then your righteousness will go before you, and the glory of the Lord will be your rear guard.”   Isaiah 58:8

“How can the guests of the bridegroom mourn while he is with them? The time will come when the bridegroom will be taken from them; then they will fast.”   Matthew 9:15