More of You- 7 Day Fasting Guide to Empty Ourselves and Be Filled With God's PresenceSýnishorn

DAY 5: WHO + WHY

There is a difference between learning facts about something or having ‘information’ about a topic versus seeing it lived out in a way that we can relate to and be inspired by. One of the most impactful things for our family has been seeing and studying biblical examples of fasting lived out by real people. What were they fasting for? What did they do and what were the results?

Over the next 2 days of this devo, it will be short on my end, because I want to invite you to make extra space and step into a deeper study of these incredible people.

It's important to realize many are from different backgrounds, races, circumstances and callings; yet each story models a reliance and sincerity we can learn from. So as you lean in, I truly believe that the Holy Spirit + Word of God will speak specifically to your situation in order to help you discover insight and encouragement from the ways + reasons they sought the Lord.

Part 1 : Examples of people fasting in the Bible

Daniel - After Daniel fasted + prayed, he received a prophetic vision + a dream from God. Daniel 10:3 - ”I ate no choice food; no meat or wine touched my lips; and I used no lotions at all until the three weeks were over.”

Jesus - Right after His baptism, Jesus was led to the desert to prepare for the beginning of His ministry.
In Luke 4, He fully fasted for 40 days. Even though He was physically malnourished during that time, His Spirit was full. In vs. 4, He combats the devil by quoting a Scripture that further reveals His heart about fasting. ‘Man shall not live on bread alone.’

Esther - After 3 days of fasting, God gave Esther incredible favor with the king and miraculously protected the lives of all her people.
Esther 4:15-16- “Then Esther sent this reply to Mordecai: “Go, gather together all the Jews who are in Susa, and fast for me. Do not eat or drink for three days, night or day. I and my attendants will fast as you do. When this is done, I will go to the king, even though it is against the law. And if I perish, I perish.”

Whether you’re seeking revelation from the Lord, strength to battle the enemy, or needing boldness & favor from God…start with fasting!