STOPS Day 8: Stopped to Fast Scripture Passages: Matthew 9:14-17, Mark 2:18-22, Luke 5:33-39 Jesus’ ministry began with a fast. He was in the desert for forty days and forty nights fasting in preparation for His public ministry. Fasting is spiritual discipline still used by believers today. Many believers choose one thing to fast from during the season of Lent. The founder of the Methodist Movement was John Wesley. Wesley created a style of fasting that encourages the participants to pray more deeply. What is the Wesleyan fast? The Wesleyan Fast begins on Thursday evening, after dinner. It continues until mid-afternoon on Friday. During this time you do not take solid food, but instead use the time allotted for eating to focus on prayer. As a follower of Jesus, you are invited to fast from one thing during the season of Lent or participate in Wesley’s style of fasting. Musical Selection: Holy Spirit Have Your Way by Leeland
Posted on: Thu, 13 Mar 2014 14:05:00 +0000
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