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What is Daniel Fasting?Daniel 10: 2-3
In those days I, Daniel, was mourning for three
weeks. I ate no delicacies, no meat or wine entered
my mouth, nor did I anoint myself at all, for the full
three weeks.
Daniel fast is a type of fast that is done in a very
specific way, during which you avoid or decide not to
enjoy the food that you like, and choose simple foods
instead. The purpose of this fast in to NOT do what
you usually do, so that you can focus only on God and
prayer.
The Bible does not give detailed explanation about the
types of food that you cannot eat, but it is said that
Daniel avoids the foods enjoyed by the king, and eat
only vegetables and drink only water.
Purpose of 21-Day of Daniel Prayerand Fasting:
The purpose of every prayer and fasting is to growcloser and intimate with God
Every time you enter a period of prayer andfasting, you will grow stronger in your spiritual
life, and you'll dedicate your life more earnestly to
the Lord.
To obtain knowledge, understanding and wisdom,along with new dreams and visions, especially to
live the years ahead. (Daniel 1: 17)
Suggested food to be consumed in Daniel Fasting:
Seeds; Potato; Nuts; Fruits; Vegetables
Drink: mineral water (suggestion to drink water min.
8 glass/day)
What Should We Do DuringDaniel Fasting?
During a 21-day fasting and period time, let's give our
Tithe of time to God every day. Every day God gives
us 1,444 minutes, so our daily Tithe of time spent inprayer is 144 minutes (2 hours and 24 minutes).
To give this Tithe every day in prayer may sound
very difficult, or even impossible, for you. But think
about several things listed below that can help you
fulfill this Tithe of prayer time:
Pray when you are on the way to office, whenyou are cooking, shopping, etc.
Use your lunch time at office for prayer,reduce the time you spend on TV and use the
time for prayer instead.
When you are lying down and are unable tosleep, pray until you fall asleep.
Go to the church or prayer tower specificallyto pray.
Try to set aside some time for devotionalevery day, same time, same place.
If you are married, set aside some time topray with your spouse and family, if you are
married
Food to be avoided:
Meat and fish, anything that contain fats,processed food
Rice Dried fruits, snacks, and cookies (food made of
flour)
Egg Soda drinks and alcoholic drinks (coffee, tea, etc)
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Day 1
Bible Verses: Daniel 1
Daniel and his friends, Israelites from
Jerusalem were captured by the Babylonian King
Nebuchadnezzar and brought to Babylon. Resolvednot to defile themselves with the royal food, they
set themselves apart for God by eating only
vegetables and water. After ten days, Daniel and his
friends looked better and healthier than those who
ate royal food.
Because Daniel and his friends set
themselves apart for God, He honored them. To
these young men God gave knowledge and
understanding of all kinds of literature and
learningin every matter of wisdom and
understanding about which the king questioned
them, he found them ten times better than all the
magicians and enchanters in his whole kingdom
(Dan 1:17;20). This wisdom they received during
fasting was able to be used not only during the reign
of king Nebuchadnezzar, but also during the reign of
his son, king Belshazzar and eventually king Darius.
During this time of Daniel fasting, we are
setting ourselves apart for God by denying the
pleasures of the flesh. We are not only practicing
self-control, but also focusing our hearts and minds
on Gods plan for our lives this coming year. Just as
Daniel and his friends were able to successfully set
himself to God with each others support, so will we,
together in one accord, be able to set ourselves
apart with the support of each other.
Prayer Points:
- Pray for strength for the IFGF GISI members aswe start the 3-week fast today
- Pray for unity among the church members sothat we can start this day with joy without any
complain
Daily Journal:
- In what way can I set myself apart for Godtoday besides fasting?
- Plan: how can I set myself apart for God thiscoming year? Keep in mind that the revelation
received during this fasting period may beimpactful not just in my life time, but also for
my descendants.
- How can I support my brothers and sisters whoare also fasting today?
Day 2
Bible Verses: 1 Cor 1:1-30
Daniel and his friends made up their minds
not to be defiled by the royal food. They had the
same conviction regarding their religious belief; thus
it was easier for them to stand up to the Babylonian
chief official.
We need to make up our minds regarding
our religious conviction and belief in Jesus Christ.
Without it, we will easily be swayed and challenged
by those who seek our downfall. Standing as onebody of Christ will make us even stronger as we face
the pressure of the world. Had Daniel and his friends
not be in one accord, they would not be able to
stand firm when faced with the Babylonians. Yet
because of their firmness in their belief, God
honored them above all the other magicians and
enchanters in the whole kingdom.
Prayer Points:
- Pray that IFGF GISI members have strongfoundation in Jesus Christ, so that we will not be
easily influenced by other teachings
- Pray that we have strong iCare in each churchDaily Journal:
- What is my religious conviction? Do I trust Jesusfully in all things?
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- In what way does my religious conviction enable
me to be a witness for Gods Kingdom today?
Day 3
Bible Verses: Acts 1:1-11; Hebrews 10:23
After His resurrection, Jesus appeared to the
disciples as they were fellowshipping together,
within the period of 40 days. Once, they were eating
together when He gave them further instruction
regarding what their next step should be: remain in
Jerusalem and wait for the gift promised by the
Father which was the Holy Spirit. The Spirit would
enable them to be witnesses for Him throughout the
world. They were also listening to Jesus final
instruction when He ascended to heaven.
Jesus chose to give specific commands when
they were together. In their togetherness, they put
aside all differences and strive, but focus instead on
Jesus. They obeyed Jesus and continued to gather
together; as a result, they found renewed hope and
further direction regarding the future. God will give
us revelations and guidance as we seek Him
corporately. During this Daniel fasting, let us keep in
the habit of fellowshipping with believers as we seek
Gods direction for our lives in the upcoming year.
Prayer Points:
- Pray for Gods direction for our church in 2013- Pray for Gods direction in our personal lives:
our family, work, ministry
Daily Journal:
- The importance of corporate prayer for ourpersonal lives
- If we have not joined any prayer meeting, thiswill be a good time to join. The body of Christ is
able to give us confirmation regarding our
future
Day 4
Bible Verses: Acts 1:12-26; 1 Thess 1:16-8
What did the disciples and Jesus closest
friends do after they witnessed Jesus ascension toheaven? They returned to Jerusalem, went upstairs
into the room they were staying, and joined
together in prayer. The walk from Mount of Olives
to Jerusalem took them a Sabbath days walk
plenty of time for them to ponder and discuss Jesus
last words to them and what they had just
witnessed. They decided that the best thing for
them to do as they waited for the promised Holy
Spirit was to devote themselves to prayer. During
that time Peter received a revelation through the
Scripture regarding choosing someone to replace
Judas place. Two men were proposed and they
asked God to select the person.
There are two things that we can do while
waiting for Gods promise to be fulfilled; to wait
passively (not doing anything) or actively (doing
something while waiting). The latter proves to be
much more effective as we become fruitful even
during the waiting period. The disciples made full
use of their waiting period and received the
revelation through the Scripture. Keep ourselves in
constant prayer and the studying of the Word while
waiting for Gods promise to be fulfilled; it might be
then, that we receive further revelations about our
future.
Prayer Points:
- Pray for IFGF GISI congregations to have deeperhunger for the Word; that we will devote
ourselves to prayer and studying of Scripture
together.
- Pray that we will be sensitive to Gods Spirit andfor the leaders to discern which is Gods Spirit
and which is not
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Daily Journal:
- What promises of God have not been fulfilled inmy life?
- What must I do corporately with the body ofChrist as I wait for His promise to be fulfilled?
Day 5
Bible Verses: Acts 2:1-41
The significance of this day is undisputable.
After the disciples were baptized by the Holy Spirit,
they experienced such transformation and power
that was undeniable. Peter who denied Jesus before
His death became bold and proclaimed the message
of salvation where 3000 people repented; Thomas
who was full of doubts turned to be a powerful
missionary bringing to the Gospel as far as to India;
other disciples went around spreading the Gospel
fearlessly; all except Apostle John, died a martyrs
death.
What happened? The day of the Pentecost
was the day of the outpouring of power from on -
high. God could have poured out the Holy Spirit right
after His ascension; but He did not. Why? He knew
the disciples were shaken after the crucifixion; all
their beliefs and trust were put to the test once
more. Given their various backgrounds, it is not
unlikely that they regressed to their old ways of
thinking with doubts and unbelief. For them to be
molded into one accord, with one heart and mind,
they needed to spend time praying together. This
was accomplished during the many days of prayers
as they waited eagerly for the Holy Spirit.
Prayer Points:
- Pray for families, church leaders to spend timepraying together and be in unity
- Pray for those who have not received thebaptism of the Holy Spirit, and for those who
have, to be refreshed and empowered to do
Gods will
Daily Journal:
- Weve heard the expression: a family that praystogether stays together. This is true in all sense;
not just for families, but for churches and other
friendships. Something spiritual happens when
people pray together Gods Spirit works,
molds, unites, and keeps people together in one
accord.
- Take time to seek God for the baptism of theHoly Spirit. For those who have, to experience
His outpouring once more
Day 6
Bible Verses: Acts 2:42-47; Psalm 133; 1 Cor 13:1-13
The outpouring of the Holy Spirit brought a
drastic change in the community. People devoted
themselves to receive teachings from the apostles,
to join the fellowship, to breaking of bread and to
prayer. As a result, many miracles were performed
and many became believers.
When there is a unity among the believers,
favor of God is being poured out. As Psalm 133 puts
it, there is such anointing and blessings of the Lord
when believers live together in unity. It is no wonder
that the devil works hard to cause disunity among
the body of Christ. Bitterness, rage, anger, slander,
malice, unwholesome talks, gossips are some of the
things that disrupt the body of Christ. Jesus said that
the second greatest commandment is love your
neighbor as yourself (Matt 22:39 the greatest
being - loving the Lord with all our hearts (v.37)). He
added to emphasize its importance that All the Lawand the Prophets hang on these two
commandments (Matt 22:40), meaning without
love, everything else is pointless.
Prayer Points:
- Pray for IFGF GISI congregations to devoteourselves to receive teachings, to be in
fellowship (icare) and to prayer (prayer
meetings).
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- Pray for sincere hearts among believers and tolove each other, getting rid of all insecurities,
jealousy, anger, bitterness, etc.
Daily Journal:
- The greatest commandments, according to Jesusrest on the two commandments of loving Godwith all our hearts, souls and minds, as well as
loving our neighbors as ourselves. This means
that without love, everything we do is pointless.
How do I know if I have love? (Read 1 Cor.13:1-
13).
- Who are my neighbors? Who do I need to lovetoday can I love the person who annoys me
most?
Day 7
Bible Verses: Acts 3 4:21
Peter and John were doing their normal
devotion going up to the temple at the time of
prayer. Perhaps it was not the first time they saw
the crippled man sitting at the entrance of the
temple. As usual, the crippled man did what he
knew best: to beg for money. He did not expect to
receive his miracle that day.
Both Peter and John were doing their
normal schedule of prayer but they did not regard
their devotion merely as a routine. They were in
tune with the Spirit. That was why a miracle was
performed through them that normal day.
Knowing Peter as the most outspoken disciple, he
was taking the lead of talking to the man,
pronouncing the healing and helping him up to his
feet. John, however, was more than just a passive
onlooker; he was Peters partner in ministry. They
were working as partners to bring the Kingdom of
God into the crippled and hopeless mans life. As we
read in the following chapters, both worked
together in teaching the people and were both put
in jail because of their testimonies.
Prayer Points:
- Pray for believers to be bold and take everyopportunity to spread the Gospel through
actions and words. Be very careful, then, how
you live not as unwise but as wise, making the
most of every opportunity, because the days are
evil (Eph 5:15-16).
- Pray for God to give us partners who cansupport us in ministry and prayer
Daily Journal:
- Be alert everyday. God does new things daily,and if we are unprepared, we will miss many
opportunities of displaying His power to the
people.
- Be in tune with the Spirit; every word, action,step we take can change someones life forever
if we are in tune with the Spirit
Day 8
Bible Verse: Acts 4:23-31
After being warned not to preach Jesus
name, Peter and John went to the believers and
reported what the chief priests and elders had saidto them. In unity, they lifted their voice to God and
asked for boldness to preach and miraculous signs
and wonders to accompany the Word. Immediately,
the place where they were praying was shaken and
they were filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke Gods
word boldly.
Praying together corporately in unity and
one purpose moves the hand of God. When
confronted by the authority, the disciples did not
succumb to their threats. Instead they appealed to
the highest authority God Himself for wisdom and
boldness to continue carrying Jesus Great
Commission (Matt.28:19-20). God honored them.
Having the vision of God will move us in the same
direction as one body; but this vision needs to be
embraced and caught on by each body of Christ.
When each believer catches and does it, the power
of God is poured out generously.
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Prayer Points:
- Pray for IFGF GISI congregation catches thevision of God given through our Senior Pastor
regarding our role in making impact for the
world
- Pray that each congregation will be in one heartwith the leaders to fulfill Gods calling
Daily Journal:
- The disciples were in one heart to fulfill theGreat Commission. Only the Holy Spirit is able to
bring that many people to have one vision with
one heart. Do I support the vision of God
through our church wholeheartedly? If not,
what must I do to be in the same page as our
leaders?
- What will I do when confronted with situationwhere Im forced to obey earthly authority but
deny Gods command?
Day 9
Bible Verse: Acts 4:32-5:11; 2 Cor 9:6-15
The New Testament Christians lived in
community with each other. The encounter with
Jesus Christ brought total transformation in their
lives; they shared everything they had and were one
in heart and mind. There were no needy people
among them, because those who were wealthy
would sell their lands and houses and gave the
money to the apostles for them to distribute evenly.
It takes a big heart to be able to share someof our belongings with others; it takes the Holy Spirit
to enable us to share all of our belongings with
others. The NT believers went through a drastic
change in their lives they witnessed and
experienced the power of true love. Thus, they were
able to in turn love each other from the heart. This is
the example of the true body of Christ He longs for
us to be. When we are able to focus our hearts and
minds in Gods purposes for humankind, we will not
be attached to them, and instead, use them for His
glory.
Prayer Points:
- Pray for the body of Christ to undergo totaltransformation of the heart to love each other
and deeply from the heart.
- Love without action is dead; pray for eachbelievers to extend our hands to help those
around us who are in need.
Daily Journal:
- Do I have the true love of Christ in my heart? If Ithink I do, is there any action to back the claim?
- Learn to be generous to others.Day 10
Bible Verse: Acts 5:12-16
As a result of their strong unity among each
other, the Holy Spirit worked mightily through them.
Miraculous signs and wonders were performed
wherever they went - the sick and those tormented
by evil spirits were healed and set free. They
continued to meet together In Solomons Colonade
and were held in high regards by the people because
of their integrity.
Their togetherness and unity of hearts
became a channel for the Holy Spirit to work
mightily through them. So strong was their bond to
each other and so great was their impact on others
that people from the towns around Jerusalem were
also bringing their sick and those who needed
deliverance the believers enjoyed golden
moments of Gods favor and miracles. There is no
limit to what God can do through believers who are
one in mind, purpose and heart.
Prayer Points:
- Pray for unity among the leaders of IFGF GISI
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- Pray for high integrity among the body of Christas we learn to be more involved in each others
lives.
Daily Journal:
- Many times, the reason why unbelievers refuseto believe in Jesus Christ is because our actionsas believers do not reflect the integrity of Jesus
Christ. Let us reflect on ourselves and repent of
our flawed characters which often become
stumbling blocks
- We have yet to see many miraculous signs andwonders following us as we ministry. Let us
reflect on ourselves, whether we are submissive
and sincere towards the leaderships God placed
over us.
Day 11
Bible Verse: Acts 5:17-42
As the apostles and believers were led by
the Holy Spirit to spread the Gospel of truth,
oppositions arose from among the Jewish leaders
who arrested the apostles and put them in jail for
proclaiming the name of Jesus. To the Jews, this new
teaching was a threat to their core belief of Judaism
as Jesus confronted some Jewish traditions they had
been holding onto for decades. i.e. healing and
performing miracles on Sabbath day. To believe
Jesus as the Messiah completely challenged their
perception of Messiah they had expected for many
generations - Someone who definitely would not die
so mercilessly and vulnerably on the Cross.
Oppositions and threats will arise the closer
we are to God and the more active we are in
spreading the Gospel. However, nothing can stop
the move of God as He unfolds His plan for
humanity. Thus, it is important for the body of Christ
to be in the same page with the Holy Spirit, making
sure that in our caution towards any new
movement, we may not find ourselves be in
opposition to His work.
Prayer Points:
- Pray for IFGF GISI congregations to be strong inour faith and knowledge of Jesus Christ, so we
will not yield to oppositions from without
- Pray for believers to have pure and right motivesin ministry
Daily Journal:
- In our zeal for the Kingdom, let us be careful tonot be critical towards other fellowship or
churches. Often we become jealous when we
see other believers/churches seem to be more
blessed, so we start to judge them. The advice
of Gamaliel, a respected Pharisee, to let the
apostles go lest they found themselves fighting
against God (Acts 5:34-39) reminds us to be intune with the Spirit in order to not
unconsciously be part of the crowd that hinders
Gods work.
- The hand of God was upon the apostles; whenthey were jailed, He sent His angels to release
them; when flogged, they experienced
overwhelming joy. When we concern ourselves
with the things of God, God will defend us when
necessary.
Day 12
Bible Verses: Acts 6
There are prone to be disagreements when
people live together in a community. This time, the
apostles had to deal with the complaints of Grecian
Jews (Hellenists those born outside of Palestine
and spoke Greek) and the Hebraic Jews (those whospoke Hebrew and or Aramaic and preserved the
Jewish customs) regarding overlooked food
distributions to their widows. Because of this
problem, they decided to involve more people in the
leadership position to take care of the situation.
Often when faced with a situation, we are
forced to look at the best way to tackle the problem
without overlooking the main objective. The
apostles decisions created a hierarchical system
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that were used during Moses time proved to be
very effective to the present day. This delegation of
duties will allow more people to be involved in the
Kingdoms work and the community becomes
stronger.
Prayer Points:
- Pray for IFGF GISI leaders to be focused on thevision God gives, not to be side tracked by
small problems and to have the wisdom to
delegate ministries to the right people
- Pray for the congregations to not be jealous ofeach other in the ministries
Daily Journal:
- Clashes and disagreements are common amongpeople living in a community. Open
communications and understanding will help to
solve misunderstandings, especially among
people with different backgrounds
- People in leaderships are chosen and appointedafter much prayer by our Senior Pastor. Let us
have the humility to submit to them even when
our ideas are not aligned with theirs
Day 13
Bible Verse: Acts 7 8:8
Stephen, a godly man was stoned to death
because of his bold proclamation of Jesus. As a
result of his death, a persecution broke out against
the church at Jerusalem which forced many
believers to be scattered throughout Judea andSamaria. God, in His sovereignty used the
persecution as a mean to spread the Gospel to other
parts of the world. It was during this wave of
persecution that Saul had an encounter with Christ
that turned the course of his life. Why God chose
the Christians chief opponent to be His instrument
remained His sovereign mystery; yet Saul proved to
be a formidable instrument in the hand of the
mighty God.
Challenges and persecutions against our
faith will either break or make us. Being deeply
rooted in the Word, prayer and being in close
fellowship with believers will enable us to be a
strong force in the world. We need to keep in mind
that above the challenges, God remains the
Sovereign Power that governs the universe and who
is on our side when we yield our lives to Him.
Prayer Points:
- Pray for IFGF GISI leaders to be bold andcourageous during hardships; this would provide
a strong anchor for the church.
- Pray believers to be deeply rooted in the Wordso that we will not be afraid when persecutions
come our way, but instead, boldly proclaim theWord of God i.e. present day persecutions may
include mockery, intimidation, threats which
may extend to the point of physical torture or
death.
Daily Journal:
- All the believers except the apostles werescattered throughout Judea and Samaria. They
stood their grounds and did not flee from the
persecution. They needed to be the anchor for
the church in the midst of the great trials.
- On the other hand, God used the persecution tospread the Gospel to other parts of the world.
The believers were getting comfortable living
together in their communities that they
continued to remain in Jerusalem. The
persecution helped to fulfill Gods command of
the believers being His witness in Jerusalem,
and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of
the earth (Acts 1:8). God is always at work
even through negative situations, He will turn it
around for His good purpose (Rom.8:28).
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Day 14
Bible Verse: Acts 10-11:18; Eph. 2:11-16
It took a vision directly from heaven to convince
Peter to reach out to the Gentiles. It also took a
revelation from heaven for Cornelius the centurionto know that God had a special message for him.
Cornelius devotedness to God and his charity to the
poor had touched the heart of God and caused him
to be chosen by God to receive the Good News.
There was a barrier between the Jews and the
Gentiles; the Jews believed that they should not
associate themselves with the uncircumcised group.
Thus, the vision was necessary for God to get
through Peter, who in turn had to explain his action
to skeptical Jewish believers.
Often, religious and cultural beliefs that have
been handed down for generations hinder us from
going further with God. We find ourselves being
exclusive in our small groups and do not welcome
people with different background and culture. We
need to be open to the move of God, which often
times come through unpopular ways or through
unfamiliar group people.
Prayer Points:
- Pray for IFGF GISI leaders to be sensitive to themove of God which may come through unusual
means.
- Pray for believers to be willing to associateourselves with people with different background
and culture
Daily Journal:
- God could have told Cornelius directly about themystery of Jesus Christ. Yet He chose to send
Peter to be His instrument to deliver the
message. This was to teach the Jewish believers
that the Gospel of salvation was not only for
certain group of people, but for everyone who
believes.
- When was the last time we were used to blessothers, especially to those with different
background and culture as ours? Let us reflect
on how effective our walk with Christ is.
Day 15
Bible Verses: Acts 11:19-30, Psalm 119
Believers who fled the persecution
connected with Stephen travelled as far as
Phoenicia, Cyprus and Antioch, telling the message
both to the Jews and Gentiles. One of the churches
opened was in Antioch a great number of Greeks
believed in the Lord. The church in Jerusalem then,
sent Barnabas to Antioch to check this new ministry.
It was important for the HQ church to make sure
that each ministry that was birthed was in line with
the Gospel. With the help of Saul, he spent a year
with them teaching the Word to these new
churches.
The Word of God is one of the most
significant pillars of the church in addition to
worship and prayer. It is of utmost importance for
the church to be deeply grounded in the Word; that
was why Barnabas and Saul spent a year with the
new believers, laying the groundwork and removing
every false belief handed down through
generations.
Prayer Points:
- Pray for the IFGF GISI leaders to have thewisdom and sensitivity to the Holy Spirit as they
nurture new ministries that are birthed
worldwide
- Pray for new churches of IFGF GISI and believersworldwide to grow deeply in the Word.
Daily Journal:
- It is important for new ministries to be nurturedcorrectly in the Word of God so that they will
not deviate from the truth.
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- Let us devote ourselves to studying the Word sothat we may grow in the knowledge of God.
Day 16
Bible Verse: Acts 12
Once again, corporate prayer of believers
saved Peter from being put on public trial by King
Herod. In answer to their earnest prayer, an angel of
the Lord was sent to release him miraculously from
prison. This prayer moved the hand of God to
intervene and put a stop to the new wave of
persecution King Herod started with the death
James the brother of John. King Herods death
eventually was seen as divine retribution for
persecuting the church.
Peters situation was crucial; only divine
hand could spare him from death. The church
realized the direness of his situation and pleaded
earnestly with the One who was the reason he was
in prison. The power of corporate prayer of believers
was once again displayed. It was not just Peter who
experienced the miracle; the church too was greatly
encouraged at their answered prayers. Indeed, God
hears the humble cry of His people who united their
hearts in one accord.
Prayer Points:
- Pray for IFGF GISI congregations to be a prayingchurch; that we will make prayer a priority in
our lives.
- Pray for believers who are persecuted for thesake of the Gospel that they will remain strong
and not turn away from their faith.
Daily Journal:
- The church was earnestly praying for God tointervene in Peters case. Yet when He actually
answered their prayers, there was a hint of
unbelief (v.15). However, in spite of their
unbelief, God continued to perform the
necessary miracle needed since Peters mission
on earth was not done yet
- Rhoda, a servant girl who heard Peters voice atthe door was overjoyed. Her simple faith
showed at her first reaction. When she
recognized Peters voice, she was so overjoyed
she ran back without opening it and exclaimed,
Peter is at the door! (Acts 12:14). Let us learn
to have such simple faith that anticipates God to
answer our prayer any moment.
Day 17
Bible Verse: Acts 13, 1 Cor 12, 1 Tim 4:12-16
In the church of Antioch, where the discipleswere first called Christians (Acts 11:26), the gifts of
the Holy Spirit were being practiced i.e. prophecy
and teaching. When these spiritual gifts are being
practiced in the body of Christ, people are released
for ministry. Barnabas and Saul received a clear
direction about what they should do while they
were praying with the church. As a result of this
appointment, they became powerful partners
bringing the Gospel all the way to Derbe in the
region of Galatia and saw many Gentiles came to
faith.
Being in a local church is the best place to
exercise our gifts. The body of believers around us
will be able to attest to the gifts we have. It is in a
local church that we are able to grow, be disciplined
and guided in putting those gifts to their maximum
use.
Prayer Points:
- Pray for IFGF GISI leaders to be sensitive inguiding the members to excel in their gifts
- Pray for believers to know their gifts and beconfident in using those gifts for the Kingdom.
Daily Journal:
- We were born with talents and gifts. These giftswill be multiplied the more we use them. Let us
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examine ourselves whether we have put them
to their maximum use.
- Barnabas and Paul were obedient when theyrealized what they needed to do. Let us be
obedient to Gods calling and not postpone in
obeying God.
Day 18
Bible Verse: Acts 15, Romans 12:1-2
Theological and cultural issues will trigger
discussions and even arguments among the body of
Christ. Here, the some men from the circumcision
group created confusion by trying to instill Jewish
custom among the new converts in Antioch. Theytaught the new Gentile converts that they needed to
be circumcised in order to be saved. This caused
such dispute and confusion that Barnabas and Paul
were sent to Jerusalem to ask the apostles and
elders about this issue. After much discussion,
debate and consideration, it was decided that they
need not be circumcised in order to be saved.
When dispute take place in the body of
believers, it should be taken to those in higherauthority. Issues that arise should not cause division
in the body of Christ unless they challenge the
authority of the Word. Those in leadership position
should be wise in tackling the disagreements over
issues that could hinder the spiritual growth of
believers.
Prayer Points:
- Pray for IFGF GISI leaders to be wise in handlingtheological and cultural disagreements that arise
within the body of Christ
- Pray for believers to be deeply rooted in theWord and not be easily swayed by other
doctrine
Daily Journal:
- When we are faced with theological and culturalissues, it will be good for us to approach them
with humble spirits not insisting on our stand,
but be willing to give up our interpretation to
avoid division in the body as long as they do not
challenge the authority of the Word.
- Many of us who do not grow up in Christianfamily have to deal with old customs and
superstitions that were handed down through
generations. It is not easy to get rid of old
customs i.e. the belief in the Chinese zodiacs or
other superstitions. Through studying of the
Word and prayer, our minds will be transformed
and renewed to the thoughts of Jesus Christ.
Day 19
Bible Verse: Acts 16, Matt. 18:19-20
Paul and Silas were put in prison because of
the Gospel. At midnight they were praying and
singing hymns when a violent earthquake that shook
the foundation of the prison that caused their
shackles to be loosened and prison doors opened.
The jailer, who at first thought that the prisoners
had escaped, nearly committed suicide. He was
stopped by Paul. This incident brought him and his
whole family to salvation in Jesus Christ.
The power of corporate prayer and worship
is able to shake the natural realm. A Paul and a Silas
were enough to turn the whole city into confusion;
their worship and prayer were enough to shake the
whole prison. Two people were enough to do the
necessary job in the Kingdom of God.
Prayer Points:
- Pray for believers to have strong prayer andworship lives.
- Pray for those going through difficult situationsto be able to keep worshipping God.
Daily Journal:
- It does not matter the situation or thecircumstances, where two or three gather in His
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name, He is there; when He is there, miracle
takes place.
- Do not underestimate the power of worship.When things are difficult and we are not able to
pray, just worship.
Day 20
Bible Verse: Acts 18, Matt 10
Throughout Pauls missionary journeys, God
sent different people to accompany him; either
companion during the voyage or believers he met in
that particular city. In the city of Corinth, Paul met
Priscilla and Aquilla with whom he stayed and
worked with for a year and a half while teaching thepeople about Gods Word. In spite of the
oppositions and abuses he received from the Jews,
many Corinthians believed the Lord and were
baptized. Here, the Lord reassured Paul that He was
with him and that he should not fear for his life.
In our lifes journey, God will send people
along the way to support us. Different people would
be sent at different season for the specific tasks He
gives. Jethro was sent to Moses when he neededdirection in how to handle the large number of
people coming to him for advice (Ex 18); Jonathan
was sent to David to spare his life from King Saul (1
Sam.20); the widow at Zarephath was sent to feed
Elijah during the draught (1 Kings 17:7-24), etc. God
carries out His grand plans through the body of
believers, because only together with us would
they be made perfect (Heb.11:40).
Prayer Points:
- Pray for the congregation to be available toprovide support to fellow believers.
- Pray for believers to be diligent tentmakers whopreach the Gospel through action and words
wherever we are.
Daily Journal:
- God sends different people to support us indifferent ways during different situations. He
will never leave us nor forsake us; He will always
be with us through our ups and downs (Isa.43:1-
5).
- The expression: there is strength in numbersemphasizes the importance of living in
relationship with others. As Leviticus 26:8a
states: Five of you will chase a hundred, and a
hundred of you will chase ten thousand
reminds us that for us to make a difference, we
need to live in unity with each other. It was no
coincident that Paul was able to remain in
Corinth a year and a half to teach Gods Word
because God had many people in that city.
Day 21
Bible Verse: Acts 20
Pauls missionary journeys depended
strongly on the support of believers, both spiritually
and financially. He had to face many oppositions and
persecutions as he preached the Gospel. This wasexactly as the Lord said after his conversion that God
would show him how much he had to suffer for His
name (Acts 9:16). However, God did not leave him
without any support; He raised people to support his
ministry along the way: the Philippians who were
consistent in their support, the Macedonians who
gave out of their poverty (2 Cor 8:2-4), the
Corinthians (2 Cor 9:12-14) who supported him
financially, the believers in Tyre who prayed for him
(Acts 21:5), Agabus, the prophet from Judea who
prophesied to him in Caesarea about what would
happen to him in Jerusalem (Acts 21:10-11) all
these supports had given him encouragements in his
difficult moments in life.
The Great Commission is more than an
individual assignment; it is the task of the church as
a body. Some are called to be missionaries, pastors,
preachers, evangelists, teachers, etcbut all are
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called to be disciples who will lead people to Jesus
Christ. We are part of a big network of God that is
moving mightily to bring great impact for the
Kingdom. Thus, it is crucial for us to live the life of
holiness and obedience to Him as we are
ambassadors representing His Kingdom.
Prayer Points:
- Pray that IFGF GISI leaders to strengthen theirnetwork with church leaders nationally and
internationally.
- Pray for believers to understand that we are asmall part of Gods grand plan; this will drive us
to live in total obedience and submission to
Christ and the leaders He put above us.
- Let us not be weary in praying for missionariesall over the world, especially for IFGF GISI
missionaries who are sent to plant new churches
that God will give them perseverance and
boldness to proclaim the Gospel.
Daily Journal:
- Knowing that we are not alone in life willstrengthen us through our difficult times. Let us
learn to extend our hands to people around us.
It may just be the little boost they need to
continue their ministry/lives.
- In the grand scheme of God, He is movingmightily and transforming lives. By remaining in
Jesus and living in obedience, we are part of
history makers.