Spirit-Led Fasting

Matthew 6:16-18, 4:1-11

Fasting should be led by the Holy Spirit.

Moses fasted before receiving the 10 commandments.
Exodus 34:28

Jehoshaphat called a fast when Judah was under attack.
2 Chronicles 20:2-3

Daniel fasted for guidance.
Daniel 9:3, 21-22

Nehemiah fasted before a building project.
Nehemiah 1:4

Early Christians were fasting when the Holy Spirit set Barnabas and Saul apart. Acts 13:2-3

The king of Nineveh called a saving fast in Jonah 3.

Fasting demonstrates your allegiance to God.

Fasting breaks the hold this world has on us and helps us to lay hold of heavenly things.

Jesus resisted the devil with God’s word while fasting.

The devil uses the things of this world to separate us from God.

Fasting may be from things other than food.

Does this world have a hold on you?