5 Biblical Reasons for Fasting: Pastor Mensa Otabil Reveals

Introduction

Fasting is a spiritual discipline that has been practiced by many great men and women throughout the Bible.

Here are the five biblical reasons for fasting according to Pastor Mensa Otabil in the video “Five Biblical Reasons Why People Fast”:

Reason 1: To humble oneself before God. 

The first reason why people fast is to humble themselves before God.

When you fast, you are saying to God, ‘I am not in control, you are in control.’

Reason 2: To seek God’s guidance and direction.

The second reason why people fast is to seek God’s guidance and direction. 

When you fast, you are saying to God, ‘I need you to show me the way.’

Reason 3: To break the power of the flesh. 

The third reason why people fast is to break the power of the flesh. 

When you fast, you are saying to your flesh, ‘You don’t control me, God controls me.’

Reason 4: To seek God’s intervention in a crisis. 

The fourth reason why people fast is to seek God’s intervention in a crisis. 

When you fast, you are saying to God, ‘I need you to intervene in this situation.’

Reason 5: To prepare for a major assignment. 

The fifth reason why people fast is to prepare for a major assignment.

When you fast, you are saying to God, ‘I am ready to do what you have called me to do.’

Conclusion

Pastor Otabil concludes by emphasizing the importance of fasting as a spiritual discipline and encourages his audience to incorporate it into their lives as a way to draw closer to God and seek His guidance and direction.

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