Fasting is the voluntary setting aside of something good — most often food — for the sake of something greater. It is a bodily expression of a deeper spiritual hunger: a longing for God, for His presence, His voice and His work in our lives. Jesus made clear fasting was never to be about impressing others. It was not a …
The Biblical Practice of Fasting; It’s Purpose and Significance
Fasting is a spiritual discipline with deep roots in the Bible, representing devotion, repentance and a desire for God’s presence. While fasting involves abstaining from food, its true purpose goes beyond physical denial. It is a practice aimed at spiritual transformation, alignment with God’s will and a deeper connection to Him. This article explores the biblical basis for fasting, its …




