Maintain Good Composure During Fasting
Jesus says that when we fast, we should maintain good composure during the period (see Matt. 6:16-18) Why? Because fasting is not about showing off to people. It’s about consecrating yourself to God.
Fasting Is a Necessity for the Child of God
When Jesus was around physically, He didn’t fast like how John the Baptist. Those who followers His ministry also ate a lot. But He said that when He’s gone, they’ll fast. So today, fasting is a necessity to the child of God. Why? Because it’ll help you commune with Jesus.
Three Ways of Stirring Up God’s Favour In Your Life
As children of God, the importance of favour in our lives cannot be overemphasised. It is basically our spiritual legal tender for trade, our certificate in anything we do, our visa to anywhere on this Earth and our key to unlocking any kind of door we want in life, all for the glory of our Father. Here are three ways of stirring up God’s favour in our lives.
Shout Louder To Jesus
Have you ever extremely desired something from the Lord, which men think it’s impossible because of your infirmities? The heart’s desire is there, but people are saying “Shut up; that is impossible.” In such cases, what do you do? You’ve got to shout louder to Jesus.
Take Spiritual Retreats To Cleanse Your Hands of Filth
God dwells in unapproachable light (1 Timothy 6:16). So anytime He draws near you, darkness in your life must vanish. By saying “darkness,” I’m speaking of the wrong things in your life you keep harbouring – including the offences. Cleanse your life!
Practice Secretive Fasting
What Jesus taught us in Matthew 6 about fasting isn’t just about keeping your face clean during fasting durations. It’s about getting your reward from God for fasting. Jesus doesn’t want you to fast in vain.
Four Prerequisites To Effective Fasting For Christians
Jesus said that when the bridegroom (Himself) had been taken from them (signifying his crucifixion, resurrection and ascension to heaven), then they would fast (not “can fast”). That means that fasting is a mandatory spiritual exercise for every Christian, whether one knows it or not. You must fast. But there are prerequisites to effective fasting in Christ. And knowing them will be of great help to you spiritually.
Go The Extra Mile By Praying and Fasting
The more you pray and fast, the more you yield to the Lord. And the more you yield to the Lord, the more He, through the Holy Spirit, will use you to do great things in His kingdom.
Why You Need To Fast
Fasting is like a hunger strike for many people because the average believer hasn’t been taught in church why he needs to fast alone. Find out why you need to fast in the scriptures today, whether done alone or as a corporate brethren.
‘When’ not ‘If’ you Fast
In Matthew 6:16, Jesus started by saying “‘when’ not ‘if’ you fast…” That means, Jesus expects believers to fast. God can instruct you to fast, but He also respects your decision to fast even if you’ve not heard from Him.