What's So Spiritual about Fasting? | Episode 89

[@DavidKBernardUPCI]

To clarify: I am not against a “Daniel fast.” As I mentioned, I believe God honors various means in which we discipline ourselves and seek him first. My point was simply that the normal fast in Scripture is from all food. The Book of Daniel gives two examples of a partial fast. In Daniel 1, Daniel and his friends partook of vegetables and water for ten days to demonstrate that they would thrive without eating the king’s food that was ceremonially unclean under Jewish law. This was the fast I referenced. In Daniel 10, Daniel set aside three weeks of mourning and prayer in which he didn’t partake of any pleasant (rich) food, meat, or wine and didn’t anoint himself (with fragrant lotions). - Dr. David K. Bernard

[@garfieldgray2900]

Grace and peace to you pastor hope your doing well i really enjoys your teachings as i am a oneness pentecostala apostolic Holyghost filled believer myself i have two questions i would like to ask just a few years i was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes even though am not claiming it so fasting for me is kinda tricky so what advice could you give me ? Some friends was recommending the Daniel fast my second question is I've heard a female evangelist saying that we should not fast unless the holy spirit bids us to what are your thoughts on that . Grace and peace to you again pastor god bless b

[@liezelsagaral4575]

Amen 🙏

[@douglasarnold5310]

How do I contact you to ask a question???

[@febby_damayo]

Sir @DavidKBernard , should a man with maintenance can take his medicine while having fasting?

[@TheColtLockwoodRealm]

I am willing to turn away everything to draw closer to Him. I don't want to be a luke warm Man of God

[@gregmoore2875]

Yes sir!!!! Great word! The Lord be glorified!!!

[@FrancesPamelaDedicatoria-Racho]

Praise the Lord pastor! Watching from the Philippines

[@leshaneedwards3848]

AMEN PASTOR BERNARD SO GLAD TO HEAR YOU EXPLAIN THAT IT WAS NOT A FAST DANIEL DID. I HAVE BEEN TELLING PEOPLE THAT. DANIEL DETERMINED IN HIS HEART NOT TO EAT THAT WHICH WENT AGAINST WHAT GOD TOLD HIS PEOPLE NOT TO EAT

[@albertaholmes]

A

[@ryapaulinemangundaya]

PRAISE THE LORD Pastor. As i was listening to this episode of your podcast, I am currently in my 2nd day of fasting. THANKS BE TO GOD that i've heard this one GODBLESS you Pastor.

[@timoconnor892]

I want personal thank you Mr Doctor David Barnard in conference we were having in Australia restoring apostolic faith on stead fast on the apostle doctrine some how got off trac thank you for making stand on the apostle doctrine

[@GunNut37086]

I'm still wet behind the ears to the idea of fasting, so please don't laugh if this is a stupid question. During a recent weeklong one-meal-per-day fast I found it difficult to focus on the goal of the fast instead of the hunger. In general, how do I teach myself to focus on Jesus instead of the act of fasting?

[@PeytonAllen1]

Speak with Him more often & read His Word

[@sandraSki619]

I love the ending of "water and breath mints" lol

[@VictoryS87]

I don't like "fasting breath" either from me or someone else xD

[@jenevahairens612]

Praise the lord pastor David

[@wevenlabesig9218]

Explicit yet profound explaination.

[@bushrasaleemvlog4558]

God bless you all family members ✝️🙏

[@doncampbell1961]

amen

[@onetwo1615]

I really enjoyed this video. It was the first one I have viewed that was light hearted and at points it was humorous. Thanks

[@JESUSisONEperson]

I drink water and coffee with a spoon of sugar. That's my 24 hrs fast. Also, trying to pray and praise every couple of hours.

[@pipers_positivity]

Could you do a video on "How To Talk, Teach & Interact With Trinitarians/People Who Believe In The Trinity" I've had so many conversations with them as a Oneness Apostolic Christian, but so many try so hard to justify their beliefs with little to no evidence. If they do use scripture or anything they try to insert the idea that the Trinity is there. How can we better approach this topic with them to help win them to truth? Thank you 😊 God bless 💙🙏❤️

[@sebastienj.c.218]

Hi, If you have some time, check another video on this channel(one of the first). It is a debate between Br. Bernard and Mister Gene Cook about the Oneness of God. Rich in verses from both sides.

[@bettychase9557]

I enjoyed this very helpful thank you so much

[@pattsonmwaala2820]

Do you have published books for sale in the subject of prayer and fasting,?

[@stephniegroenewald2594]

Hi gooday past Bernard as i was listening to your podcast iam am currently in my second week of fasting,lastweek for 3days and starting today as day 1 again gonne see if i can make it through the week...thanks for ending of the "water and breath mints" i thought i cheat God for drinking water through my fast i understand know.....thank you very much❤

[@CherryJ2911]

This is helpful! Thank you so much 😁

[@merarismagante]

Thanks so much for the information Sir. Bernard

[@romuelcabarle395]

Thank you so much for the knowledge 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@Elias_Eliyahu]

Salute, thanks you

[@tracyhunt8658]

I loved this, it was so encouraging.

[@RickSmith-tb8xr]

I am type one diabetic for 53 years and want to fast and fear going to long without food

[@jonszab431]

I recommend not watching this while eating lunch. You will feel a little bad for eating while the elder is teaching about fasting.

[@CherryJ2911]

😂😂😂❤

[@aguilarcarls]

GOD bless you, please talk about the firsts...

[@Outrjs]

Exactly, yes.

[@bushrasaleemvlog4558]

Hello sir God bless you ✝️🙏

[@shelleyrowley5940]

Thank you it was very helpful ♥️

[@LarzGustafsson]

I never do fasting myself.

[@JKTF476]

This was helpful, what would you recommend when want to get God's attention to act in personal crisis?

[@pugnaciousnoobeginnings8997]

A daily walk with Him in prayer and fasting. We know from His Word that He is aware of our situation. Matthew 10:30-31 Jesus speaking - "But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear ye not therefore..." If you have a problem that persists and you are faithfully praying and fasting, you should request prayer at church and/or go to your pastor with the problem. There are also prayer networks available that you can contact. Sorry that I can't think of their names at this time. Even so, I will pray for you that God will touch you if you are in crisis.

[@honesty2152]

Joshua 1:8 and Matthew 6:33. Right positioning with God will save and protect life.

[@douglasarnold5310]

Would love to ask him, why we do not keep any of the festivals or fast in the Bible. Didn't the apostles keep Passover???

[@revamp6612]

What scriptures are you referring to?

[@douglasarnold5310]

@@revamp6612 sorry Pentecost not passover; Acts 20:16 For Paul had determined to sail by Ephesus, because he would not spend the time in Asia: for he hasted, if it were possible for him, to be at Jerusalem the day of Pentecost. Acts 20:16

[@NikkNakk83]

I'd like to know as well.

[@joeseelynjose5683]

Praise the LORD! Rev. David Bernard…… 9:21

[@Post-Trib]

Should also fast from the material things of this world. Be ready and willing to sacrifice because the days ahead will only get worse. Persecution will be upon us soon

[@caseybaker]

what about if i Drink Coffee with sugar and no food?

[@NikkNakk83]

Just eat. Lol

[@lemueld.samudio3164]

🙏🙇‍♂️✝️🙌

[@leewhite675]

What other churches are Similar to upc churches? 250000 souls in my city?does anybody know? . Anybody

[@ladysloveforchrist]

As far as doctrine and standards, WPF and ALJC are.

[@apenisasaukuru9029]

🙏 Amen

[@melissaaton355]

Thank you.

[@awillingvessel238]

Daniel fast is a diet and not a fast.

[@jokonorcharisjames2657]

It is still a fast.

[@awillingvessel238]

@@jokonorcharisjames2657 is there a scripture for this? The Biblical way to fast is to not eat or drink, or you can not eat food and drink only water. As Bro David said God will honor those that aren't able to do that because of medical reasoning but if you are healthy and functioning you should be able to do a fast without eating anything for 24 hours (At the very least)

[@GJAkuo]

@@awillingvessel238 Yes. Daniel chapter 10: 1-3. Says he mourned, the. Did not eat, bread(wheat), flesh(meat), and wine(sugar). A whole 3 weeks he did such.

[@awillingvessel238]

@@GJAkuo Daniel Fast was not vegs and beans and such for 21 days. It was a full complete fast according to Hebrew. The Daniel fast is an American fast and not a real fast. Daniel was just making a statement and didn't eat any category of food. He was abstinence from food for 21 days!

[@IsabelL.l7050]

💯 %

[@lisam.5143]

What about being diabetic?

[@NikkNakk83]

Or anorexic?

[@lisam.5143]

Or a pine float? Water & a toothpick! Lol

[@lisam.5143]

@@NikkNakk83 God can heal that!

[@NikkNakk83]

@@lisam.5143 And he can heal diabetes. 🙌🏾

[@lisam.5143]

@@NikkNakk83 yes he can!! Amen!

[@gedionteshome5178]

You can play game. That’s is truth

[@mt9567]

Thank You!......... As I recall......... It was a few 'spiritually hungry' outcasts who decided to meet together for prayer and fasting on Azuza St that started this whole neo-Pentecostal, neo-Apostolic, neo-Holiness movement.......The results speak for themselves. Many years ago, prayer and fasting most likely helped prepare me to receive the Holy Ghost....... No doubt you're 'onto something' with this prayer/fasting stuff. Maybe even add some sincere repentance in sackcloth and ashes for some extra humility........ (instead of the vain immodest worldly business suits and clean-shaven faces the UPCI is so addicted to). The more you control your flesh........... the less your flesh controls you.

[@GJAkuo]

Dude, repentance with sackcloth and ashes was what the pharisees were doing, and what the pharisees were doing was getting attention. N Jesus said when they do that, they’ve gotten their reward already(the attention from man). Also, the UPCI doesnt wear suits when they fast. They can be in normal living clothes and still fast.

[@kyeson1360]

There is no way you think wearing literal sackcloth and ashes to church is a better idea than suits. We wear that clothing in order to be set apart from the world and give an outward display of reverence towards the sanctuary and the things of God. I believe that it would be a worse thing to show up to the house of the king wearing informal, casual attire. Our attire reflects our attitude towards the house of God and we are showing respect towards holy things in the way that we dress.

[@mt9567]

@@kyeson1360 You're absolutely right! We don't show enough reverence and respect! We must invest even MORE in our outward appearance! I DEMAND we all wear expensive custom-made tuxedos! I suggest all white, so we look super-duper extra holy! .... Oh we need white gloves too! Bare hands are immodest!.... if you disagree with me, you might be a sinful and UNholy backslider! I suggest YOU Put YOUR crack pipe down and repent! .... DO IT NOW!!! 😇

[@deandremcbride1365]

Amen