This week we enter into the final leg of our first block of the PRACTICE series, rounding out the disciplines of abiding by beginning a discussion on fasting. This message invites us into a profound exploration of Christian fasting through the lens of Matthew 9:14-17, where Jesus responds to questions about why His disciples weren't fasting like the Pharisees and John's disciples. We discover that fasting isn't about religious obligation or earning God's favor, but rather a natural response to sacred moments in our spiritual journey. Jesus uses the beautiful imagery of a wedding celebration to explain that while He walked the earth, it was time for rejoicing, not mourning. Yet He also reveals that days would come when fasting would be appropriate again. We find ourselves living in that tension today—celebrating the presence of Christ through the Holy Spirit while also yearning for His physical return and the full manifestation of God's kingdom. This teaching challenges us to see fasting not as an outdated ritual but as a way to express our deep hunger for more of God, our dependence on Him as our true sustainer, and our longing for His kingdom to be fully realized. Most importantly, we learn that Christian fasting is always grounded in the finished work of Christ on the cross, never as a means to earn anything, but as a response to what He has already accomplished for us.