Starve the Less to Gain the More

Starve the Less to Gain the More
Scripture Text: Galatians 5:16–25; Romans 8:13–14



I. Introduction: The Internal War of Hunger
, we are living in a generation that is "full" but still starving. We fill our schedules, our minds, and our bellies with the "lesser" things—social media, worldly validation, and carnal comforts—and then we wonder why we have no room for the "more" of God.
You cannot feast at the table of the Spirit while your hands are still full of worldly junk. If you want the "more" that God has for you—more power, more discernment, and more glory—you must first starve the appetite for "less".

II. Point 1: The Principle of the Vacancy
God is a gentleman; He will not force His presence into a space that is already occupied.
The Conflict: The flesh and the Spirit are in constant opposition (Galatians 5:17). What you feed will grow, and what you starve will die.
The Revelation: Many of us are praying for an "outpouring," but our "vessels" are already filled with the water of this world. God cannot give you more until you choose to be empty.

III. Point 2: The Discipline of "Starving" (Crucifying the Flesh)
How do we "starve" these appetites? The Bible calls it crucifixion (Galatians 5:24).
Decisive Action: Crucifixion is not a polite suggestion; it is a painful, final, and decisive break from the old nature.
Fasting as a Weapon: , fasting is not just about missing a meal; it is about training your spirit to tell your flesh "No". When you deny the physical craving, you sharpen the spiritual hearing.
Practical Steps: We must paralyze the flesh by denying its demands—whether it’s the demand for a 6-pack of beer/smoking weed/ sleeping with that man or woman/ or the demand for another hour of mindless scrolling.

IV. Point 3: The Result of the Shift
When the appetite for the "less" is finally starved, something supernatural happens to your spiritual senses.
Sharp Discernment: 2026 is a year that requires "Pure Discernment". You cannot discern the holy from the counterfeit if your spirit is malnourished.
Authority and Power: Spiritual authority is birthed in the place of submission. As you weaken the flesh's power, the strength of the Spirit begins to rise.



V. Conclusion & Call to Action
. The question isn't just "Are you saved?" but "Are you spiritually starving?". You were not redeemed to remain in bondage to your cravings.
The Commitment: Decide today what "lesser" appetite you are going to starve this week.
The Prayer: "Lord, remove the worldly cravings and trade them for heavenly ones".