Christian man who intended to fast for 40 days and 40 nights like Jesus Christ, has been reported dead on his 30th day of fasting.
According to a report on SA Latest News, a 73-year-old Christian man in Zimbabwe has died after attempting to emulate Jesus Christ by fasting for 40 days and 40 nights.
A FIRM believer in Christianity intended to fast for 40 days and 40 nights like Jesus Christ but is understood to have been reported dead on what was to be his 30th day of fasting.
Khulu Reinfirst Manyuka (73) reportedly left home on 15 June this year headed to the bush to conduct prayers, redirecting his attention to God, away from things of the earth.
Manyuka was known by his family and community at large as a very spiritual person whose faith could move mountains. His death puzzled those dearest to him. A close relative who chose to speak on condition of anonymity broke the news.
“He was a very spiritual man. It’s unfortunate he had to d!e this way,” said a close relative
Manyuka was driven to the wilderness by the urge to emulate Christ but sadly he did not equal or break Christ’s record.
Its not by works that we are saved. Jesus suffering and sacrifices are for our remission of sin not to be emulated as a record breaker!