“Whenever you fast, do not put on a gloomy face as the hypocrites do… But when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face.”
— Matthew 6:16–17 NASB1995
💡 Secret Fasting, Open Reward
Fasting is a private act of devotion, not a public badge of holiness. Jesus reminds us that the value of fasting isn’t in others noticing—it’s in drawing closer to the Father.
Kingdom fasting is cheerful, humble, and unseen. We don’t advertise our sacrifice; we hide it so God alone sees it.
🔗 Ante-Nicene Reflection
Early Christians practiced regular fasting with joy and discipline. They saw fasting not as a show but as a surrender, a way to quiet the body and tune into God’s voice.
💭 Reflect
- Do I fast with the right heart—joyfully and quietly?
- What distractions might God be calling me to lay down in fasting?
✨ Prayer
Lord, help me fast in secret for Your eyes alone. Let my hunger draw me closer to You and not to the praise of others. Amen.
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