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.
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.
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.
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.
