HH, Sir Godfrey Gregg D.Div
Moses, Elijah, Ezekiel, and Daniel fasted and prayed. Jesus fasted for forty days. Paul and the early Christians fasted. The early church fasted on Wednesdays and Fridays. Martin Luther was criticized for fasting “too much.” John Calvin fasted and prayed until the more significant part of Geneva turned to God. John Knox fasted and prayed, and the wicked Queen Mary of Scotland (aka Bloody Mary) said she feared no armed force as much as she feared the prayers of John Knox.
Jonathan Edwards, God’s instrument in a revival known as the Great Awakening, fasted and prayed. He was not known to be an eloquent or powerful speaker, but God would move to save thousands when he preached. He credited this to prayer and fasting.
John Wesley, who also saw thousands respond when he preached, fasted twice a week. Charles Finney, one of the most outstanding spiritual leaders in history, was a man who fasted and prayed. Evangelist D. L. Moody was another great Christian leader who often fasted and prayed.
There are many more names to mention, like Oral Roberts, Billy Graham, and William Branham. These men moved the world through prayer and fasting and revival winning millions of souls for the Lord.
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