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NASB | Matthew 15:32 ¶ And Jesus called His disciples to Him, and said, "I feel compassion for the people, because they have remained with Me now three days and have nothing to eat; and I do not want to send them away hungry, for they might faint on the way." |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 15:32 ¶ Then Jesus called His disciples to Him, and said, "I feel compassion for the crowd, because they have been with Me now three days and have nothing [left] to eat; and I do not want to send them away hungry, because they might faint [from exhaustion] on the way [home]." [Mark 8:1-21] |
Bible Question:
Someone said that it is not possible to fast while you are at work. Does anyone have any sayso on this? Is there a specific amount of time you should fast or should you fast during the times you are off work? |
Bible Answer: Hi Loyal357, Basically, fasting means "not having eaten" The above verse in the NASB uses hungry, where the KJV uses fasting. No, it is not impossible to do this at work. There are legitimate fasts however, and not so legitimate ones. If I am unable to get something to eat because I have no money, is it appropriate for me to decide to fast at that point? You could lengthen the fast by not eating before work, or even after. But I have heard there are shorter fasts, such as one meal. Or there is the 'Daniel fast' where he didn't eat food from the king. There is a reason for fasting that is only known within ourselves. That is what makes it so personal and builds our relationship with God, who knows our heart. It is ok to fast at work if your heart is in the right place, and the environment does not hinder you. Sometimes I get so busy at work that I forget to eat. That is a type of fast that I can not offer to God. But If I had a particular reason to make a request before the Lord, and wanted to skip meals and pray along with it during work, that could be considered legitimate. If I were given an hour at work to go for lunch, and I chose to replace physical nourishment with prayer in a quiet spot I would think that the Lord would honor that as me denying myself, and living in the spirit, not my flesh. There are so many aspects to fasting, and many various interpretations. Pray about this and seek the Lord. He will give you the answer that you seek Lord Bless keliy |
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