Blessed to Enjoy Him

Summary

The sermon explores the biblical teaching on fasting as a spiritual discipline rooted in love for Christ, emphasizing that fasting is a means to deepen one's desire and affection for Him. It highlights the contrast between hypocritical fasting for show and holy fasting done in secret to please God, encouraging believers to fast with joy and preparation. The preacher underscores that fasting is not about earning righteousness but responding to the fullness of Christ already received, and that it is a powerful tool in the believer's spiritual journey, modeled by Jesus Himself. The ultimate reward of fasting is a closer, more intimate relationship with God, who sees in secret and rewards openly.