
- Early Church and Fasting Tradition:
From the 1st century onward, fasting was integral to the lives of impactful Christian leaders and theologians like A.W. Tozer, Martin Luther, and John Calvin. Their spiritual power was linked to consistent fasting and prayer. - Powerful Revivalists:
- Charles Finney: Known for fasting for days before entering towns, leading to widespread conviction and revival. His presence caused people to repent without him even speaking.
- John Wesley: Required pastors in his church to fast twice weekly, reflecting his discipline and dedication.
- Miracles Through Fasting:
- A.A. Allen: Fasted 40 days, multiple times a year. Known for miraculous healings, including curing severe illnesses and deformities instantaneously.
- Apostle Joseph Babalola: Fasted extensively, performed Moses-like miracles (e.g., commanding water from rocks), and his presence caused spiritual transformations.
- Unusual Manifestations of God’s Power:
- Katherine Kuhlman: Carried such a strong anointing that people were healed and slain in the Spirit as she entered a room.
- Billy Graham: Inspired by the disciplined prayer life of John Wesley, he fervently prayed for revival.
- Supernatural Interventions:
- Apostle Babalola transported supernaturally to preach when his car broke down.
- A.A. Allen prayed for a baby with 26 diseases, leading to complete healing, including physical restoration of deformities.
- Fasting as a Ministry Foundation:
- Sister Choi (mentor of Dr. Yonggi Cho): Fasted daily for years, prayed all night for a decade, and catalyzed the growth of a small church into over a million members.
- Boldness and Spiritual Authority:
Leaders gained extraordinary courage and authority through fasting, enabling them to confront demons, heal diseases, and spark revivals. - Revival in the Marketplace:
Testimonies of revival breaking out in schools, workplaces, and towns due to the prayers and fasting of dedicated individuals. - Challenges to Modern Christians:
Contrasting the disciplined fasting and prayer of past generals with the complacency and materialism of today’s church. Christians are urged to rekindle their hunger for God through fasting and prayer, seeking revival and supernatural breakthroughs in their personal lives and ministries.