WOW-11 April 2024: THE FASTING THAT PLEASES GOD (CONT’D)

Senior Pastor Daniel O. C. | Apr 11, 2024

Calvary greetings to you in the blessed name of Jesus Christ our Saviour, Amen!

QUESTION ON CORPORATE FASTING

“Pastor, isn’t fasting personal, between an individual and God?”

Yes! But still, you can join in the corporate fasting of our church, your church, department, Christian fellowship, your family, Christian group, etc.

(2 Chronicles 20:1-5 / Ezra 8:21-23 / Joel 2:15 / Jonah 3:5-8 / Acts 13:1-3).

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF FASTING IN THE LIFE OF A BELIEVER?

It humbles the soul before God (Psalm 35:11-13).
It chastens and corrects the soul (Psalm 69:10).
It crucifies the appetite and denies it in order to give the entire time to prayer (2 Samuel 12:16-23 / Matthew 4:1-11).
It manifests seriousness, sincerity and thoughtfulness before God to the exclusion of anyone else (1 Corinthians 7:15).

It shows obedience and gives rest to the digestive system (Matthew 6:16-18 / 9:15 / Luke 5:33).
It demonstrates, proves, displays, shows and testifies the mastery of an individual over appetite.
It helps in resisting temptation.
It helps us attain power over demons.

It helps us to develop faith.
It destroys unbelief and helps in prayer (Matthew 14:21).
Fasting is not putting on a sorrowful countenance to attract attention.
Fasting is not disfiguring our faces to notify others of our discomfort.
Fasting is not twisting God’s hand for our selfish desires.

There are numerous blessings that come from a true fast as seen in Isaiah Chapter 58.

A true fast restores good health and heals the body, soul and spirit. Therefore, let us start fasting and stop eating for a while.

Remain blessed and rapturable,
Yours to reach this generation with the Gospel,

Dr. Daniel O. C.
Senior Pastor