The primary purpose of fasting for the follower of Jesus is to gain more of God in your life. Why fast from food? This sermon on the spiritual discipline of fasting will answer this question and cover some of the ways that Christians have fasted. There are many benefits to fasting: it increases our sense of humility and dependence on Jesus, it allows us to give more attention and time to prayer and it helps us express earnestness and urgency in our relationship with God. Fasting can be a gift and major source of encouragement, strength and hope.