Next Saturday our church will start a 21 day period of prayer and fasting. To prepare for that, our pastor on Sunday discussed prayer and fasting. Like any good sermon, his words got me thinking. I will add a bit to what he had to say.
There are many biblical examples of prayer and fasting to prepare one to take on a task that seems impossible. The Israelites did it before battle. Jesus did it before beginning His ministry. The early church did it before sending out missionaries. Jesus told us that some demons come out only after doing it. Basically, anytime we need power beyond the natural, prayer and fasting is called for.
In the natural we operate on human power. We feed our minds with words from those around us. We draw strength and comfort from eating and drinking. When we need something extra we pray. We listen to God for instruction and encouragement. We set aside food or drink and draw our strength and comfort from Him.
Prayer and fasting isn’t a religious exercise. It’s not giving up something to get something. It’s recognizing there is more to life than the natural. It is acknowledging that He is our source and our strength. Why wouldn’t we want to do that.
Pray and fast and be blessed.
Nick
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