Focusing on God and the things of God enables us to excel and move forward in our faith. However, this requires discipline, both physically and spiritually. Fasting enables us to remain focused on that which matters the most.
Since you excel in so many ways—in your faith, your gifted speakers, your knowledge, your enthusiasm, and your love from us—I want you to excel also in this gracious act of giving.
Fasting brings focus from God. (Acts 10:30, Acts 13:2-3, Judges 20:26)
Fasting brings the influence of the Spirit. (Luke 4:14)
Fasting brings answers to prayer. (Esther 4:16, Nehemiah 1:4)
Fasting brings action from God. (II Chronicles 20:20-21)
Fasting brings a spiritual breakthrough. (Matthew 17:21)
Fasting deepens
humbleness. (Ezra 8:21, I Peter 5:6)