A Compelling Testimony: Maintaining a Disciplined Walk, Christlike Character, and Godly Relationships as God's Servant

Ses s i on 4: Cu l t i vat i ng Our Commun i on: The I nward Di sc i p l i nes 141

disciples of the Pharisees, but yours eat and drink.” [34] And Jesus said to them, “Can you make wedding guests fast while the bridegroom is with them? [35] The days will come when the bridegroom is taken away from them, and then they will fast in those days.”

d. During periods of time when others we are acquainted with (whether friend or foe) are being afflicted, Ps. 35.13; Dan. 6.18

e. During times of private trial and difficulties, 2 Sam. 12.16

f. At times of intense personal challenge in the wake of approaching danger and/or crisis, Esther 4.16-17 – “Go, gather all the Jews to be found in Susa, and hold a fast on my behalf, and do not eat or drink for three days, night or day. I and my young women will also fast as you do. Then I will go to the king, though it is against the law, and if I perish, I perish.” [17] Mordecai then went away and did everything as Esther had ordered him.

g. At the commissioning of ministers to the service of the Lord, Acts 13.3; Acts 14.23

2. Practices which accompanied events of fasting in the Scripture

a. Consistent, fervent prayer, Ezra 8.23; Dan. 9.3

b. Worshiping the Lord, Luke 2.37; Acts 13.2