Securing Divine Help Through Fasting Series

SECURING DIVINE HELP THROUGH FASTING

By Rev. Samuel Arimoro

Main Text: Isaiah 58:6

Key Verse: “Is not this the fast that I have chosen? to loose the bands of wickedness, to undo the heavy burdens, and to let the oppressed go free, and that ye break every yoke?” — Isaiah 58:6 (KJV)

Supporting Texts: Matthew 17:21, Ezra 8:21-23, Joel 2:12-13, Daniel 10:2-3, Acts 13:2-3

INTRODUCTION

Fasting is one of God’s ordained spiritual disciplines for securing divine intervention in critical seasons of life. It is not a hunger strike to twist God’s arm, but a spiritual exercise that subdues the flesh and heightens spiritual sensitivity. Whenever God’s people fasted with the right motive, heaven responded with help, direction, and power.

In Scripture, fasting often preceded major breakthroughs, deliverance, and divine guidance. When human strength reached its limit, fasting created room for God to step in. It is a declaration that God alone is the source of help and that dependence on Him is total.

This message reveals that fasting is a spiritual key that unlocks divine help. When combined with prayer, repentance, and obedience, fasting dismantles barriers, attracts God’s attention, and releases supernatural intervention.

1. FASTING DEMONSTRATES TOTAL DEPENDENCE ON GOD

Fasting is a visible expression of humility and reliance on God rather than human ability.

When believers fast, they acknowledge that only God can help them.

a) Fasting humbles the soul (Psalm 35:13)

Fasting weakens pride and positions the heart for divine grace.

b) God responds to humility (James 4:10)

Those who humble themselves before God receive help and lifting.

c) Dependence attracts divine attention (2 Chronicles 7:14)

God responds when His people humble themselves and seek Him.

d) Fasting shifts trust from flesh to God (Jeremiah 17:7)

Blessings follow those who trust fully in the Lord.

Biblical Example:

Ezra proclaimed a fast at the river Ahava, and God granted them protection and safe passage (Ezra 8:21-23).

2. FASTING RELEASES SUPERNATURAL HELP IN DIFFICULT BATTLES

Some challenges require spiritual intensity beyond ordinary prayer.

Fasting empowers believers to access higher dimensions of divine help.

a) Certain battles demand fasting (Matthew 17:21)

Some spiritual strongholds only yield through prayer and fasting.

b) Fasting sharpens spiritual authority (Luke 4:1-14)

Jesus overcame temptation after fasting and emerged in power.

c) Fasting activates spiritual warfare victory (Isaiah 58:6)

God uses fasting to break yokes and release captives.

d) Divine strength replaces human weakness (Isaiah 40:31)

Waiting on the Lord renews strength.

Biblical Example:

Jesus fasted forty days and overcame Satan’s temptations, launching His ministry in power (Luke 4:1-13).

3. FASTING OPENS THE DOOR TO DIVINE DIRECTION AND GUIDANCE

Fasting clears spiritual noise and enhances sensitivity to God’s voice.

When the flesh is subdued, the spirit becomes more responsive.

a) Fasting creates spiritual clarity (Daniel 10:2-3)

Daniel fasted and received divine revelation.

b) God speaks to separated hearts (Joel 2:12)

God responds to hearts that return to Him fully.

c) Fasting aligns believers with God’s will (Romans 12:1-2)

Sacrifice leads to discernment of God’s perfect will.

d) Direction follows consecration (Psalm 25:9)

God guides the humble in judgment.

Biblical Example:

The early church fasted and received clear direction from the Holy Spirit concerning ministry assignments (Acts 13:2-3).

4. FASTING PROVOKES DIVINE INTERVENTION AND BREAKTHROUGH

Fasting accelerates answers and releases divine response.

God steps into situations where fasting is rightly observed.

a) Fasting moves heaven to act (Isaiah 58:8-9)

God promises swift response to acceptable fasting.

b) Fasting brings sudden turnaround (Esther 4:16)

God intervenes when His people fast in unity.

c) Fasting dismantles long-standing barriers (Joel 2:25-27)

God restores years lost to adversity.

d) Fasting ushers divine victory (2 Chronicles 20:3-4)

God responds when His people seek Him through fasting.

Biblical Example:

Esther called a national fast, and God turned a death sentence into deliverance for Israel (Esther 5-7).

CONCLUSION

Fasting is a powerful spiritual instrument for securing divine help. It humbles the heart, strengthens the spirit, and positions the believer for supernatural intervention. Whenever fasting is done with the right motive and accompanied by prayer, God responds with help, direction, and victory.

As you engage fasting as a lifestyle and not just an emergency tool, expect divine help to manifest more frequently in your life. What strength cannot accomplish, fasting will unlock through God’s power.

PRAYER POINTS

1. Father, give me grace to engage fasting with a sincere heart.

2. Lord, humble my flesh and strengthen my spirit.

3. Every barrier resisting divine help in my life, be broken.

4. Father, respond to my fasting with supernatural intervention.

5. Let every yoke in my life be destroyed by Your power.

6. Lord, release divine direction as I seek You.

7. Every stubborn battle confronting my destiny, end now.

8. Father, let fasting bring clarity and breakthrough to my life.

9. Holy Spirit, empower me to wait upon the Lord.

10. From today, let divine help manifest speedily in my affairs.