Matthew 9:14 Then the disciples of John came to Jesus, inquiring, Why is it that we and the Pharisees fast often, [that is, abstain from food and drink as a religious exercise], but Your disciples do not fast? 15 And Jesus replied to them, Can the wedding guests mourn while the bridegroom is still with them? The days will come when the bridegroom is taken away from them, and then they will fast. AMPC
John's disciples questioned Jesus as to why His disciples were not fasting. Jesus being right there in the midst of them was very reason they didn't need to fast either. But, since they didn't believe Jesus was who He said He was, they continued in there religious activities.
For us Jesus confirms that fasting is wanting to be with Him, and even mourning for His presence.
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