Wow, great little book. Full of great, biblical information on fasting. Not only one aspect of fasting but multiple. Such as, the Spiritual, Mental, and Physical benefits of living a fasted life.
he author Dave Williams is an Assemblies of God Pastor at Mount Hope Church in Lansing MI. A church that has grown from 400 to 4000 and Dave attributes this growth to the church living a fasted life.
Granted as with most any book, there are things that Dave believes that I do not. That is OK, you take what you can use and discard the rest. However, as with any bible teacher, you should check it out for yourself to see if you share his theology.
“Fasting essentially does one thing: It places us in a position to receive from God.”
In the book Dave stresses something I have come to believe as I study the scripture in regard to fasting. There is no room for legalism!
Dave believes and brings to light in the scripture that there are several different types of fasts. A complete fast is no food and no water, this can only be done for a very short period of time. A complete fast with only water. A Daniel fast where a person only eats vegetables, and fruits and drinks water.
Here are a few of the benefits that Dave brings out in this book.
Deliverance from sinful or unhealthy habits
Revelations from God
Speedily answered prayers
Better health and vitality
Longer life
Elimination of food allergies
Bring the body into spiritual subjection
Break demonic oppression
I recommend the book, Again it is a quick read and packed full of great information.
Ronnie