DAY 25 – Fasting & Prayer

29. January 2026

Devotion by Reverend Joseph Antwi

Theme: Effective Evangelism and Outreach (Nations Reached)

Key Scriptures: Matthew 28:19 | Acts 1:8 | Romans 10:14–15

DEVOTIONAL REFLECTION

Praise the Lord, Church.

Gradually—step by step—we are coming to the climax of this long and historic fast. This is a fast we have not undertaken together as a nation before, going the extra mile and stretching beyond the familiar fourteen days. What a beautiful and weighty moment this is. As I mentioned earlier, this season would be one of our most impactful fasting moments, and indeed, we are seeing it unfold before our eyes.

Let us remember that we are not the first to walk this path. Our perfect model, Jesus Christ Himself, fasted forty days and forty nights—day and night without food. In Luke 4:1–14, we see not only the intensity of His fast but the fruit that followed. After Satan brought temptation, doubt, and distorted suggestions to His mind, Jesus stood firm. His spirit man was alive and strong, and He responded with the Word of God.

“It is written…” (Luke 4:4, 8, 12)

Jesus used the offensive weapon of the believer—the Word—just as Scripture teaches us in Ephesians 6:17, “the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.” Every voice of the enemy was silenced. Every lie was dismantled.

I declare that as we complete this fast, many of us will break free from voices that have spoken into our minds—voices of fear, inconsistency, compromise, and spiritual weakness. Patterns that have hindered our walk with God will lose their power. I see believers stepping into a higher dimension of obedience and holiness.

People often say it is not easy to live holy or to walk righteously. And indeed, with human strength it is impossible. But Jesus reminds us, “With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible” (Matthew 19:26). Through the Holy Spirit—through divine empowerment—righteous living becomes attainable. “All things are possible to him who believes” (Mark 9:23).

Church, let us now go straight into today’s devotion.

Last Tuesday, I had the opportunity to speak on strong and godly leadership—leadership that is holy, set apart, and accountable before God. We came to understand that authority is not given for status, but for assignment. God entrusts leadership for one central purpose: that the gospel may reach all nations.

“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations” (Matthew 28:19).

This truth became deeply personal to me through an encounter I will never forget. One day, during a youth gathering, several young people were expressing gratitude for the impact of the ministry in their lives. Later, as I reflected alone, I asked the Lord, “Father, what do You think about me? Do these words truly reflect who I am before You?”

Then one young lady made a statement that pierced my heart. She said, “Pastor, thank you for everything you’ve done for me—but I also want you to know that one day, it will not be difficult for you to give an account concerning me.”

That statement has stayed with me. It reminded me of the weight of discipleship and the responsibility of leadership. Scripture tells us, “They watch over your souls, as those who must give account” (Hebrews 13:17). My deepest desire is that when I stand before Jesus, I will do so with joy, having witnessed lives transformed by the gospel.

But Church, can we have more of these testimonies?

More people delivered from addiction.

More lives healed and restored.

More men and women transformed by the power of Christ.

Ten is not enough.

One hundred is not enough.

Two hundred is not enough.

God desires multitudes, for “He is not willing that any should perish” (2 Peter 3:9).

We watched a video on Tuesday where believers were enjoying prayer, prophetic words, healing, breakthroughs, and favor. But the Holy Spirit challenged us: What about those outside the church walls? What about our friends and families who do not yet know Christ?

We may say, “They will not listen.” But Scripture asks us plainly, “How then shall they call on Him in whom they have not believed? And how shall they believe in Him of whom they have not heard?” (Romans 10:14). And again, “How shall they hear without a preacher?” (Romans 10:14–15).

This is why evangelism is urgent. As the world drifts further from truth, we must pick up our cross and follow Jesus (Luke 9:23).

Remember Simon Peter in Luke 5:1–11. After receiving a miraculous catch of fish, he left the miracle behind to follow the Miracle Worker. Jesus said to him, “From now on you will catch men.”

Today, I pray that we will not only pursue miracles but follow the One who performs them. After this fast, may fresh zeal come upon us. Not only in organized outreaches, but in our everyday lives—on the tram, on the train, in schools, workplaces, and homes.

“You shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses” (Acts 1:8).

As Pastor John Ango once said, “The pulpit simply means pulling someone from the pit.” Your train station can be your pulpit. Your classroom can be your pulpit. Your home can be your pulpit.

May God grant us boldness, compassion, and clarity to catch many fishes for Jesus and to see nations reached through our obedience.

Prayer Points

* Ignite a deep passion and compassion for lost souls within us.

Break every form of indifference, fear, and complacency. Let our hearts reflect the heart of Christ for the multitudes.

(Matthew 9:36–38; Romans 9:1–3)

* Empower us with the Holy Spirit to be effective witnesses wherever we are.

Grant us boldness, clarity, wisdom, and love as we share the gospel—in our homes, workplaces, schools, streets, and nations.

(Acts 1:8; Ephesians 6:19–20)

* Open doors for gospel outreach locally, nationally, and globally.

Prepare hearts to receive the Word and align divine opportunities for salvation encounters.

(1 Corinthians 16:9; Colossians 4:3)

* Raise and send laborers into the harvest field.

Stir both young and old to answer the call to discipleship, missions, and soul-winning.

(Matthew 9:37–38; Isaiah 6:8)

* Let multitudes come to salvation through the witness of the Church.

Add to the Church daily those who are being saved, and establish them firmly in Christ.

(Romans 10:15; Acts 2:47)

* Unite our churches across Switzerland for effective evangelism and outreach.

Let Fortified City Church, Love City, Luzern City Fellowship, PIWC Bern, the French Assembly, ZCC , Geneva, Central and all our churches move together in one Spirit and one purpose.

(John 17:21–23; Psalm 133:1)

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Shalom

Rev Joseph Antwi

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