21 Days of Fasting and Prayer
As we enter 2025, many are eager for a new beginning. Amid the chaos, there is a longing for answers and tranquility. This serves as a powerful reminder that true peace is found in God. Let’s make 2025 a year of deepening our relationship with Him like never before. This year, as we embark on a collective fasting journey, let’s come together with others to form a community that rejuvenates our hearts and minds. We invite you to participate in this year's Fast. Together, as we seek God, we can conquer any challenge.
Today's Devotion
Power to be Witnesses for Jesus
Friday January 24, 2025
God has promised His Holy Spirit power to those willing to share the Good News with the people He’s put in their lives.
Empowered & Sent- Every nation and generation, our own families and neighbors, all need to hear the Good News of what God has done for us in Christ. That cannot happen by our human strength or methodology; only the Spirit’s ability to draw people to Jesus can soften hearts to turn from sin and receive the free gift of salvation. As believers, we have a message to proclaim and live.
God has promised His Holy Spirit power to those willing to share the Good News with the people He’s put in their lives.
Empowered & Sent- Every nation and generation, our own families and neighbors, all need to hear the Good News of what God has done for us in Christ. That cannot happen by our human strength or methodology; only the Spirit’s ability to draw people to Jesus can soften hearts to turn from sin and receive the free gift of salvation. As believers, we have a message to proclaim and live.
Today's Scripture
- Acts 1:8 (NKJV)
- “But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.”
- Revelation 22:17 (NKJV)
- “And the Spirit and the bride say, ‘Come!’ And let him who hears say, ‘Come!’ And let him who thirsts come. Whoever desires, let him take the water of life freely.”
Devotion
For many of us, the idea of sharing our faith can often make us nervous and shy. But God promises to give us supernatural power to be His witnesses, across the street and around the world. Isn’t it a relief we don’t need to rely on our own strength?
Instead, we rely on the Holy Spirit to give us the boldness we need at just the right time and in just the right context. Although we don’t know if our words will be received, being an empowered witness for Christ is not determined by our preconceived idea of a successful outcome.
We are called and promised to be empowered to share the Good News of how Jesus is moving in our lives, and how He can do the same in the lives of others. When the Holy Spirit stirs in you to share about the miraculous power of God, get ready to also be filled with supernatural boldness. It’s exciting to join in on the work the Holy Spirit is already doing!
For many of us, the idea of sharing our faith can often make us nervous and shy. But God promises to give us supernatural power to be His witnesses, across the street and around the world. Isn’t it a relief we don’t need to rely on our own strength?
Instead, we rely on the Holy Spirit to give us the boldness we need at just the right time and in just the right context. Although we don’t know if our words will be received, being an empowered witness for Christ is not determined by our preconceived idea of a successful outcome.
We are called and promised to be empowered to share the Good News of how Jesus is moving in our lives, and how He can do the same in the lives of others. When the Holy Spirit stirs in you to share about the miraculous power of God, get ready to also be filled with supernatural boldness. It’s exciting to join in on the work the Holy Spirit is already doing!
Prayer Points
- Ask God to fill you afresh with His power today, to overcome fear and embolden you to be a witness of the Good News of Jesus.
- Pray for those in your own unique world who are far from God, and ask God to give you the words to say.
- Pray for those who are called to the ends of the earth as witnesses, that God would give them opportunity, favor and safety.