Hebrews 4:15-16

"For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet he did not sin. Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need."

Fasting often brings our weaknesses to the surface—hunger, impatience, and distraction. This passage tells us we do not have a high priest who is distant from our struggles. Jesus was tempted in every way we are, yet he did not sin. He knows what it feels like to be human, to depend fully on the Father, and to pray from a place of surrender. In fasting, we are reminded that our strength comes from Him, and in prayer, we receive mercy and grace right when we need it most.