* Luis Alberto Alves
Fasting is also a serious matter for church leaders, as Joel tells us in chapter 1, verses 13/16. But this stance is only adopted by servants who worship the Lord responsibly, not wolves interested only in sheep's wool, as is the case in many denominations around the world.
In this text, Joel calls the priests to repent so that they weep loudly, spend the night in mourning, for the grain offerings and the poured offerings have been suppressed from the temple of the Lord. And all who ministered the Word were called to this fast, including the authorities and the whole population.
There are situations that the Christian needs to meet in the church and there, fasting, together with other brothers, crying out to the Lord, humbling themselves, tearing their hearts in a God-pleasing purpose, not just for personal interests. This is one of the fasts that pleases the Lord, for it is not selfish.
As the brothers realized in these texts, fasting is serious. It cannot be adopted irresponsibly. Must be in context. It is important, even at work or school, that the Christian be in communion with the Lord. You should not scowl or announce to others that you are fasting. Just say that you are in a mystery with the Lord. You will be victorious!
* Luis Alberto Alves is a pastor
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