The disciples of John approached Jesus and said, "Why do we and the Pharisees fast much, but your disciples do not fast?" Jesus answered them, "Can the wedding guests mourn as long as the bridegroom is with them? The days will come when the bridegroom is taken away from them, and then they will fast."
Consideration: As long as our lives are moving along at a steady pace and the road is smooth, we are comfortable. We do not feel the need to call upon the Lord because we feel in control. A bit further along a powerful storm moves in where peace was just present. Immediately we call upon the name of the Lord to save us from harm. The same is true with fasting, when we are satisfied and things are well, sacrifice is rarely thought of. But when there is an event that invades our tranquil lives and we suffer, prayer and fasting become necessary. In both circumstances, the Lord is with us; and the Lord loves us.
Lord Jesus, may we always place you first in our lives and speak to you often, both in times of trial and times of tranquility. Amen.
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