Nehemiah 1:4
Nehemiah 1:4
And it came to pass, when I heard these words, that I sat down and wept, and mourned certain days, and fasted, and prayed before the God of heaven.
- Fasting
- Prayer
- Mourning
- Devotion
- Dependence
Nehemiah 1:4 describes Nehemiah’s response upon hearing of the distress of Jerusalem. He sat down, wept, mourned, and fasted before the God of heaven. His mourning and fasting were expressions of devotion and dependence on God’s mercy. Nehemiah’s heart was broken for the people of Israel, and he sought God’s intervention through prayer and fasting. This passage teaches us that fasting can be an appropriate response to grief, sorrow, or deep concern. It is an act of humility, where we express our dependence on God’s guidance and provision in difficult situations. Nehemiah’s example shows us how fasting can deepen our connection with God, drawing us into His presence during times of mourning and uncertainty. It teaches us that fasting is not only for personal gain but also for interceding on behalf of others and seeking God’s will in times of crisis.
Psalm 69:10
When I wept, and chastened my soul with fasting, that was to my reproach.
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Isaiah 58:6
Is not this the fast that I have chosen? to loose the bands of wickedness, to undo the heavy burdens, and to let the oppressed go free, and that ye break every yoke.
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Matthew 6:16
Moreover when ye fast, be not, as the hypocrites, of a sad countenance: for they disfigure their faces, that they may appear unto men to fast. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.
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Isaiah 58:3
Wherefore have we fasted, say they, and thou seest not? wherefore have we afflicted our soul, and thou takest no knowledge? Behold, in the day of your fast ye find pleasure, and exact all your labours.
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