Sermons on Discipline (Page 4)
David would be the last for taking any credit in killing Goliath, the giant Philistine champion. But the faith and virtue he displayed on that unforgettable day teaches us that we can kill giants, too.
“Fasting can be a useful way to draw closer to God and to show God that you are serious about your prayer requests but it should be done in secret and be between you and God alone. Never undervalue a fast before the Lord because fasting can also show us our total dependence upon God…
This is a topic seldom heard in the church (that also applies to gluttony). Fasting, however, is a Biblical topic and should not be ignored, especially when a fast is approved and pleasing to God. The greater question may be, “Are we commanded to fast?”