MAINTAINING THE POWER AFTER THE FAST
By Rev. Samuel Arimoro
Main Text: Luke 4:14
Supporting Texts: Matthew 17:21, Acts 1:8, Galatians 5:16, 1 Thessalonians 5:17, Ephesians 6:10–18
INTRODUCTION:
Fasting is a powerful spiritual discipline that opens the heavens and positions the believer for divine encounters and supernatural empowerment. But it is not enough to fast; what we do after the fast determines whether we sustain the power or lose it.
Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit after fasting (Luke 4:14). However, He didn’t stop there. He maintained that power by staying in constant fellowship with the Father, obeying the Word, and walking in the Spirit. Many people lose the gains of fasting because they return to spiritual complacency.
Maintaining the power after the fast requires intentionality, spiritual discipline, and a desire to keep burning for God. The post-fast season is not for relaxing, but for pressing further into God. Let us now examine how to sustain what God deposits during fasting.
1. STAY CONNECTED THROUGH PRAYER AND THE WORD
The fire kindled during fasting must be kept burning through a consistent prayer life and Bible study.
a) Daily Communion with God (1 Thessalonians 5:17)
A life of constant prayer keeps your spirit alert and nourished after a fast.
b) Feeding on the Word (Joshua 1:8)
The Word of God is fuel for spiritual strength. Meditating on it maintains your spiritual edge.
c) Worship and Fellowship (Psalm 100:4)
Staying in God’s presence through worship keeps you sensitive to the Spirit.
d) Avoiding Spiritual Laziness (Proverbs 24:30–34)
Laziness and inconsistency after a fast can drain spiritual strength.
Biblical Example: Jesus regularly withdrew to pray even after His 40-day fast (Luke 5:16), maintaining His power and anointing.
2. WALK IN OBEDIENCE AND HOLINESS
Power is preserved through purity and alignment with God’s will.
a) Obedience to God’s Voice (Deuteronomy 28:1)
God’s power remains with those who do what He says. Obedience attracts continuous grace.
b) Living a Holy Life (Hebrews 12:14)
Holiness sustains the anointing. Sin grieves the Spirit and drains spiritual fire.
c) Guarding Your Heart (Proverbs 4:23)
Protect your inner life from offence, bitterness, and sinful thoughts.
d) Fleeing Temptation (2 Timothy 2:22)
Post-fast temptations are real. You must resist compromise and stay consecrated.
Biblical Example: Joseph maintained God’s presence through purity, even in temptation (Genesis 39:7–9), and later walked in great power.
3. ENGAGE IN SPIRITUAL SERVICE AND KINGDOM ASSIGNMENTS
Power increases when we use it to serve others and advance God's kingdom.
a) Use the Power to Serve (Acts 10:38)
Jesus went about doing good after His fast. God gives power to make impact.
b) Evangelism and Soul Winning (Mark 16:15–18)
Sharing the gospel allows the Holy Spirit to work through you consistently.
c) Stir Up the Gifts (2 Timothy 1:6)
Don’t let your spiritual gifts become dormant. Keep using them to glorify God.
d) Kingdom Commitment (Matthew 6:33)
When you seek God's kingdom first, He ensures you stay empowered and equipped.
Biblical Example: The apostles continued in power because they remained active in their God-given assignments (Acts 5:12–16).
4. MAINTAIN A FASTED LIFESTYLE
Instead of occasional fasting, cultivate a lifestyle of regular fasting.
a) Regular Personal Fasts (Matthew 6:16–18)
Periodic fasting keeps your spirit in tune and maintains the spiritual atmosphere.
b) Discipline the Flesh (Galatians 5:24)
Fasting helps subdue the flesh and empowers the spirit.
c) Spiritual Sensitivity (Romans 8:5–6)
Consistent fasting helps maintain sensitivity to divine instructions.
d) Live with Eternity in View (Colossians 3:1–2)
A fasted life keeps your focus on heavenly things, not just earthly pleasures.
Biblical Example: Daniel maintained a lifestyle of regular fasting (Daniel 10:2–3) and walked in revelation and angelic encounters.
CONCLUSION:
Fasting is the beginning, not the end, of a supernatural journey. What follows your fast matters as much as the fast itself. To maintain the power received, you must remain spiritually disciplined—continuing in prayer, obedience, service, and occasional fasting. Don’t waste your spiritual momentum—preserve it through intimacy with God and Kingdom focus.
Power after the fast is sustained by a daily walk with God. You were empowered to walk in victory, do exploits, and transform your world—don’t let that fire die out.
PRAYER POINTS:
1. Lord, help me to remain connected to You daily after every fast.
2. Father, let my spiritual fire never go out.
3. Give me the grace to walk in holiness and obedience.
4. I reject every spirit of complacency after fasting.
5. Keep me spiritually alert and sensitive.
6. Let my gifts and calling remain active and effective.
7. Strengthen my prayer and Word life continually.
8. Let the power I receive from fasting produce lasting fruit.
9. I receive grace for a fasted lifestyle.
10. Lord, let me walk in daily victory and dominion.
