After preaching on Fasting recently, I’ve learned this about fasting:
(it comes from Matthew 6:16-18)
How not to fast:
- do not look gloomy
- do not do it to be seen by others
- do not do it looking for earthly reward (which is praise of man)
How to fast:
- anoint your head
- wash your face
- do it not to be seen by others
- do it to be seen by your Father in Heaven
- do it looking for the reward from the Father
Conclusion: we need God much much more than we need food!