In this passage, Moses participated in one of the most intense fasts on record. This proved to be a supernatural sustaining by the Spirit of God, because Moses fasted not only from food, but also from all liquid. Through this incredible communion with God, Moses was given a clear word from the Lord to such an extent that it established the entire law for the Hebrew nation. When was the last time you really received a clear message from the Lord? Not a simple inclination or feeling, but instead, an undeniable conviction that impressed itself so heavily upon your heart that clarity was inevitable. You don’t have to fast to receive this type of clear reception from the Lord, but many times when you do fast, God blesses the focus of your mind and spirit with clear communication. God is always talking to us, but many times, the clutter in our lives blocks our ability to understand it. Therefore, a fast can remove the clutter by clearing a pathway to your soul so that His message is clear.

• How many people in Scripture can you name who fasted? Describe how they heard from the Lord and what they did for the kingdom.