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“ p.s. ” Pastor points out there are some people who cannot fast and should not fast for health reasons (i,e diabetics, etc). Thank you Pastor. Sometimes sermons on fasting can make those of us who cant fast for health reasons feel burdened and guilty because we want to but can't. But perhaps there are other things people can fast from such as desserts, coffee,internet, tv, or favorite things.
Cy (9/12/2011)
from snowbelt
“ Helpful sermon ” Pastor points out that we are NOT commanded to fast but it seems to be assumed that we will. God's people (in America) today don't fast OR pray. Churches have become entertainment centers to draw a crowd instead. Another major cause is the presence of the tv set in homes. All true.
He also points out some wrong motives for fasting. The Pharisees fasted twice a week, seeking to be spiritual.
FASTING WILL *NOT* CHANGE GOD'S WILL, pastor says. But fasting will change you, as you draw near to God.
I.e. King David fasted and lay on the ground all day and night when his child from Bathsheba was sick. His fasting did not change God's will but it changed David; God had already said the child would die. David was brought into closer fellowship with God thru fasting & praying in the midst of it, and was able to continue on and even to worship God, knowing that the dead child was with the Lord.
I found this sermon VERY helpful in understanding fasting and knowing when to fast.
When to fast:
ANY TIME OF GREAT DISTRESS IS AN OCCASION FOR FASTING AND PRAYER.
A TIME OF REPENTANCE CAN BE A TIME FOR FASTING.(i.e national repentance)
A TIME OF SEEKING GOD'S WILL CAN BE A TIME TO FAST.
FOR THE PURPOSE OF DRAWING NEAR TO GOD.
You make better decisions when you are closer
