@@megdiesmiliey7267 አርባ ቀንና አርባ ሌሊትም ከጦመ በኋላ ተራበ። Matthew 4:3. What of Jesus why did He fast? Seeking the Holy Spirit? Yet He did it before He began His ministry? Are you greater than Him?
@megdiesmiliey72674 ай бұрын
@@panaceasolutions5031 what ministry are you starting then?...is even your fasting "Fasting"? dude you just imprison your flesh from animal's products and some of you from beverages for a specific period of time and then you'll get back to your wrong doings! you just do it for rituals nothing more... everyone including our lord fasts for some reason sometimes as repent, sometimes to start ministry and some of them seeking answers that's it. If fasting doesn't have a reply it's a ritual!
@panaceasolutions50314 ай бұрын
@@megdiesmiliey7267 Oh no, I do it to follow not to start a ministry! If He did it, then who am I to reject? Even He had declared, "For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you. Verily, verily I say unto you, the servant is not greater than his lord, neither he that is sent greater than he that sent him." In John 13:15-16. Thus it is written. Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. John 14:6. Thus, I follow "the way" in "the truth" of what is written so that I can have "the life". That's why!
@megdiesmiliey72673 ай бұрын
@@panaceasolutions5031 The verses you referenced appear disconnected and lack contextual coherence. Specifically, the passage from John 13:15-16 recounts Jesus washing the disciples’ feet-an act of humility and service. As their rabbi, Jesus exemplified selflessness, teaching them to do likewise for future generations. However, this passage does not explicitly endorse an annual ritual of fasting. Explore the concept of fasting more deeply. Fasting in biblical contexts serves distinct purposes, each tied to specific circumstances. When individuals fasted, they sought divine intervention, guidance, or transformation. Consider the following questions: Why do you fast? Is it merely a ritual, or does it have a meaningful purpose? Biblical fasting was purpose-driven, often leading to answers or breakthroughs. what about your personal Experience? Have you experienced spiritual growth, clarity, or answers during these times? Or has fasting become a routine without deeper engagement? for instance there is a season of fasting carrying the reason of prophets’ fasting in anticipation of Jesus’ coming. Did other disciples or followers continue this practice? The disciples themselves did not consistently fast in the same manner as Jesus did during His 40 days and nights in the wilderness. Whose footsteps are you truly following? Are you emulating Jesus’ example of selflessness and service, or are you adhering to external rituals without understanding their significance? You need to seek a deeper understanding of fasting-one that transcends mere tradition and aligns with the heart of spiritual seeking. The point is that our actions should reflect genuine devotion and connection with God, rather than rigid adherence to rituals.
For your claim at 3:45, እነዚህም ጌታን ሲያመልኩና ሲጦሙ መንፈስ ቅዱስ።በርናባስንና ሳውልን ለጠራኋቸው ሥራ ለዩልኝ አለ። በዚያን ጊዜም ከጦሙ ከጸለዩም እጃቸውንም ከጫኑ በኋላ አሰናበቷቸው። Acts 13:2-3. As can be seen, the Holy Spirit Himself demands that we pray and fast before receiving the gifts!