How fasting should drive me to the realization of God's holy awesomeness
by Aaron Hamel
Muslims wash before prayer (wudoo), but none of them have ever said they would die if they did not do it. Yet the God of the Bible is so awesome and holy (set apart) that even the Jewish priests of the ancient Tawrat needed a way to become holy themselves if they were to enter into God’s presence. As I thought about it more I realized that this is why I fast as well. You see, God’s standard is perfection because He is completely awesome and perfectly holy. How then can I possibly be in an obedient relationship with this holy, awesome God? Well, I need every reminder about getting to God, including fasting. God alone is so big that He is in a category by Himself: holy Awesome! Let's reflect on this...