The Blessing of Fasting
Isaiah 58:8-9 (NIV)
Then your light will break forth like the dawn, and your healing will quickly appear; then your righteousness will go before you, and the glory of the LORD will be your rear guard. Then you will call, and the LORD will answer; you will cry for help, and he will say: Here am I.
1st Benefit of Fasting: A New Season
Isaiah 58:8-9 (NIV)
Then your light will break forth like the dawn,
2nd Benefit of Fasting: Healing
Isaiah 58:8-9 (NIV)
Then...your healing will quickly appear;
3rd Benefit of Fasting: God Comes Close to You
Isaiah 58:8-9 (NIV)
Then your righteousness will go before you, and the glory of the LORD will be your rear guard.
Isaiah 58:8-9 (NIV)
Then your righteousness (*your righteous One) will go before you, and the glory of the LORD will be your rear guard.
Psalm 34:7 (NLT)
For the angel of the LORD is a guard; he surrounds and defends all who fear him.
"fasting brings the guardian presence of the Lord"
4th Benefit of Fasting: Answered Prayer
Isaiah 58:8-9 (NIV)
Then you will call, and the LORD will answer; you will cry for help, and he will say: Here am I.
