Fasting is not about suffering, saving money, or losing weight—it's about intimacy with Jesus Christ. Drawing from Matthew 6, we see that Jesus expects fasting to be a regular practice in every believer's life, not just for the 'super spiritual.' The core question becomes: who are we seeking recognition from? If we fast to be seen by others, we've already received our reward. But when we fast in secret, our Father who sees everything rewards us fully.