Ezra 8:23

So we fasted and besought our God for this: and he was intreated of us.

• Fasting
• Prayer
• Humility
• Dependence
• Obedience

Ezra 8:23 recounts the story of the Israelites fasting and praying for God’s protection and guidance as they journeyed. Their fast was an expression of dependence on God, asking for His favor as they embarked on a challenging task. The fast shows their recognition that they needed divine intervention, and God responded by answering their prayers. In times of crisis, fasting and prayer are ways we humble ourselves before God, acknowledging our limitations and dependence on His provision. This verse teaches us that fasting is not only about personal growth but about seeking God’s help in times of need. It demonstrates that God listens to the prayers of those who earnestly seek Him, and He responds to their dependence on Him with grace and protection. Fasting in humility allows us to align our hearts with God’s will, trusting that He will answer our prayers according to His perfect plan.

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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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  Luke 4:1

  And Jesus being full of the Holy Ghost returned from Jordan, and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness, being forty days tempted of the devil. And in those days he did eat nothing.

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  Acts 13:2

  As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Ghost said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them.

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  Acts 10:30

  And Cornelius said, Four days ago I was fasting until this hour; and at the ninth hour I prayed in my house, and, behold, a man stood before me in bright clothing.

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