Daily Bible Plan

07 October 2025

Devotion by Reverend Joseph Antwi

Theme: Kingdom of God

Fortified City Church & Love City Church, Basel

Introduction / Invitation

Greetings, Church!

Congratulations! As we enter the month of October, we give glory to God for His faithfulness. We made it! Every month is a gift of grace, and today we celebrate life, health, and the opportunity to grow in the Kingdom of God.

From the Upper Room to Every Room, we are called to be set apart. This Wednesday at Prayer Gym, we will explore a topic that Jesus Himself emphasized—the Kingdom of God. Last Wednesday, we began to understand what the Kingdom is all about. This week, we will go deeper, examining why it is important and how it works in our daily lives.

As we continue through Paul’s letters, we will learn how the Kingdom of God is lived out through humility, obedience, spiritual authority, and faithfulness.

📅 When: Wednesday

⏰ Time: 7 PM – 9 PM

📍 Location: Fortified City Church

Come ready to pray, learn, and experience God’s power as we discover more about His Kingdom and how to live under His authority.

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Scripture Reading

2 Corinthians 10:3–5 (NKJV)

“For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh.

For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds,

casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God,

bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ.”

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Expanded Reflection: The Weapons of the Kingdom

Often, believers enter battles—especially in prayer—without understanding what their true weapons are. Many try to fight in the flesh: with anger, human reasoning, or even spiritual manipulation. Paul makes it clear:

“Kingdom citizens do not fight in the flesh; we war in the Spirit, with weapons mighty in God.”

These weapons are not ordinary—they are divinely empowered instruments designed to demolish strongholds. Strongholds can be fear, doubt, pride, unhealthy habits, or any thinking that resists the truth of God. Paul emphasizes that our weapons are spiritual tools that enforce obedience and alignment with Christ.

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The Believer’s Spiritual Weapons (Scripture References)

• Helmet of Salvation — “Take the helmet of salvation” (Ephesians 6:17) protects our mind from the lies and accusations of the enemy.

• Sword of the Spirit (Word of God) — “which is the Word of God” (Ephesians 6:17) is our offensive weapon; it cuts through deception and brings truth.

• Shield of Faith — “Above all, taking the shield of faith” (Ephesians 6:16) extinguishes the fiery darts of doubt, fear, and temptation.

• Belt of Truth — “Having girded your waist with truth” (Ephesians 6:14) secures our spiritual posture in integrity.

• Breastplate of Righteousness — “Having put on the breastplate of righteousness” (Ephesians 6:14) protects our heart and spiritual life.

• Gospel of Peace (Shoes) — “And having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace” (Ephesians 6:15) positions us to walk in God’s purpose confidently.

• Prayer in the Spirit — “Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit” (Ephesians 6:18) is our lifeline and communication line with God.

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Key Truth

Kingdom citizens fight on the spiritual plane, not with human strength. That is why, in FCC and LCC, we take prayer meetings seriously—we don’t treat them casually. Every prayer, declaration, and intercession is a weapon against strongholds in people’s lives, communities, and nations.

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Takeaways

• Stop fighting in the flesh.

• Understand your spiritual weapons.

• Engage in battles through prayer, the Word, and obedience to Christ.

• Strongholds fall only under Kingdom authority, not human effort.

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Action

Now open your Bibles to 2 Corinthians 10:1–17. As you read:

• Highlight the points that speak to you.

• Reflect on how they apply to your life.

• Share your insights in videos or posts on the chat.

Afterward, spend time praying in the Spirit, applying what you have learned, and declaring God’s Kingdom over your life, family, and church.