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In lesson 2 of a 3 part series, we talk about The Disciples Fast. Fasting is a private vow made to God and therefore these issues must be dealt with privately.  Public anointing can go no higher than private devotion. The whole purpose of the Disciple’s Fast is to gain freedom from a besetting sin or habit that is constantly pulling you away from the purpose that God has for your life. Jesus challenged the disciples when they could not cast the devil out of an afflicted child. He instructed them that they could have accomplished this had a pattern of prayer and fasting been in their lives. The Disciples Fast is to “loose the bands of wickedness”. This fast has to do with overcoming spiritual strongholds in our lives that will release one from the bondage of sin. Fasting is crucial to overcoming the strongholds in life. Our own quest for personal holiness can be greatly assisted by the act of fasting. You are allowing the spiritual discipline to begin to work on the flesh through it’s physical appetites. The whole purpose of The Disciple’s Fast is to gain freedom from a besetting sin or habit that is constantly pulling you away from the purpose that God has for your life. [Read less]