Ezra 8:21

Then I proclaimed a fast there, at the river of Ahava, that we might afflict ourselves before our God.

• Fasting
• Humility
• Dependence
• Prayer
• Obedience

Fasting is an outward sign of humility and dependence on God. Ezra called for a fast at the river of Ahava as an act of devotion and humility before God. This fast was not for personal gain but for the purpose of seeking God’s protection and blessing on their journey. It’s a recognition that apart from God, we can do nothing, and in this dependence, we acknowledge our need for His guidance and mercy. Ezra’s proclamation of a fast reflects the seriousness of the mission at hand, as well as the humility required to accomplish it. Fasting allows us to focus on God’s will and to seek His direction in every aspect of life. It becomes a declaration that we rely solely on His strength, wisdom, and grace. When we fast, we recognize our limitations and submit to God’s sovereignty, allowing Him to lead us in the right path.

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  Mark 9:29

  And he said unto them, This kind can come forth by nothing, but by prayer and fasting.

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  Matthew 6:17

  But thou, when thou fastest, anoint thine head, and wash thy face.

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  Psalm 69:10

  When I wept, and chastened my soul with fasting, that was to my reproach.

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  Daniel 9:3

  And I set my face unto the Lord God, to seek by prayer and supplications, with fasting, and sackcloth, and ashes.

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