Description
This book expounds the theme that fasting is not only necessary for a true Christian, but it also has great benefits and bountiful rewards that fliw from it. Hence the Christian faithful need to keep themselves reminded of this fact. In the book the relationship between meditation, prayer and fasting is made clear. The book also offers the reader instructions on how to best conduct a fast, then ultimately it enumerates the benefits and rewards that flow from fasting.
Though fasting is a physical act but when carried out in a religious context it is of far-reaching spiritual implications. This involves a person commiting to a period of physical deprivation, so as to be dedicated to a time of spiritual connection. Even though fasting is undertaken by Christians and non-Christians alike, this book is concerned with what is referred to as the Christian fast. The book goes to the heart of this issue to help the reader to appreciate the meaning and value of fasting.



