Fasting as a united church once a week can produce powerful biblical results, both spiritually and practically. When a church commits to fasting together, it fosters unity, sharpens spiritual discernment, and brings breakthroughs in ministry.
Here’s what the Bible reveals about the power of corporate fasting:
1. Increased Spiritual Authority & Breakthrough (Matthew 17:20-21)
“However, this kind does not go out except by prayer and fasting.” (NKJV)
• Jesus taught that fasting increases spiritual power, especially in dealing with strongholds and spiritual opposition.
• Expect greater authority in prayer, clearer direction, and breakthrough in challenging situations.
2. Divine Guidance & Supernatural Wisdom (Acts 13:2-3)
“As they ministered to the Lord and fasted, the Holy Spirit said, ‘Now separate to Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.’”
• Fasting brings clarity in decision-making.
• Expect fresh vision and divine strategy for the ministry.
3. Strengthened Unity & Corporate Anointing (Joel 2:15-16)
“Blow the trumpet in Zion, consecrate a fast, call a sacred assembly; gather the people, sanctify the congregation…”
• A united fast removes division, increases alignment, and enhances spiritual unity.
• Expect a stronger sense of teamwork, spiritual agreement, and anointing upon the church.
4. Revival & Outpouring of the Spirit (2 Chronicles 7:14)
“If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land.”
• Fasting humbles the heart and opens the door for revival.
• Expect increased hunger for God, fresh fire in preaching, and a deeper move of the Spirit.
5. Supernatural Favor & Provision (Ezra 8:21-23)
“Then I proclaimed a fast…that we might humble ourselves before our God, to seek from Him the right way for us and our little ones and all our possessions.”
• Ezra and his people fasted, and God granted them protection and provision.
• Expect financial breakthroughs, divine connections, and supernatural resources for the church.
6. Personal & Corporate Renewal (Isaiah 58:6-9)
“Is this not the fast that I have chosen: To loose the bonds of wickedness, to undo the heavy burdens, to let the oppressed go free, and that you break every yoke?”
• A God-ordained fast brings deliverance and renewal.
• Expect burdens to lift, spiritual weariness to break, and fresh passion for ministry.
Practical Implementation:
• Liquid only each Friday leading up to Easter 7am-5pm
• Meet for prayer on Tuesdays at 5pm and Sundays at 10:30am to intercede for the church, city, and vision.
• Keep a journal of answered prayers and testimonies.