DAY 6 – Fasting & Prayer

10. Januar 2026

Devotion by Reverend Joseph Antwi

Theme: Raising Spirit-Filled Disciples (Generational & Multicultural Growth)

🌍 INTRODUCTION

The heart of God has always been multiplication with purpose. God is not merely interested in addition, but in fruit that remains. Fruit that multiplies across generations, cultures, and nations.

Jesus made this clear when He said:

“By this My Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit; so you will be My disciples.”

— John 15:8 (NKJV)

Discipleship is the evidence of true fruitfulness. When disciples are Spirit-filled, the gospel does not stop with one person, one church, or one generation. It spreads. It grows. It transforms societies.

This truth was strongly reinforced yesterday here at FCC , where we held a local strategic leadership meeting for 2026. For nearly three hours, leaders engaged in deep and prayerful conversations around one central burden: how to ensure that after evangelism, the people God brings to us do not merely become church attendees, but true disciples of Christ. A call on the heart of our District Pastor of ZCC , Rev Ernest Bamfo-Ernoh, the pastors and National head’s support.

During the strategic leadership meeting , We reflected on why a church must intentionally invest in discipleship systems, follow-up structures, and leadership development. Our goal is not just membership growth, but to raise people who feel belonging, who are connected, who are devoted, and who are commissioned. This burden flows directly from the mandate of Jesus Christ Himself.

Jesus never called us to chase crowds.

He commanded us to make disciples.

“Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations…”

— Matthew 28:19 (NKJV)

According to Scripture, Jesus was far more interested in forming disciples than gathering crowds. He made it clear that the secrets of the Kingdom were given to disciples, not to the crowd.

“To you it has been given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it has not been given.”

— Matthew 13:11 (NKJV)

The crowd often followed Jesus for miracles, for food, or for temporary relief. But when the teaching became demanding, many walked away.

“From that time many of His disciples went back and walked with Him no more.”

— John 6:66 (NKJV)

Yet the Spirit-filled disciples remained.

Spirit-filled disciples are different. They discern spiritually. They do not follow Christ by emotions, convenience, or excitement. They tarry during difficult seasons of the church. They remain when correction comes. They stay when obedience is required.

Jesus did not say, “Go and gather crowds.”

He said, “Make disciples.”

Discipleship requires training, teaching, submission, and spiritual formation. This is the purpose of the church: to train people to become who God has called them to be, to sharpen their gifts, and to send them out to transform their world.

When you make disciples, you gain nations.

When you chase crowds, you may not even keep a city.

There is also a difference between disciples and Spirit-filled disciples. Even among those called disciples, many were offended by Jesus’ teachings. But the Spirit-filled ones stayed because they had spiritual understanding.

“Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life.”

— John 6:68 (NKJV)

Even in the early church, when leadership was needed, the apostles did not choose just anyone.

“Seek out from among you seven men of good reputation, full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom…”

— Acts 6:3 (NKJV)

One of the greatest challenges in the modern church is not the lack of disciples, but the lack of Spirit-filled disciples. When believers are Spirit-filled, they respond by discernment, not emotions. They pick spiritual signals, not rumors. They build, not destroy.

The Church is not called to be local in influence only. We are called to be global in impact. Heaven itself is multicultural.

“After these things I looked, and behold, a great multitude which no one could number, of all nations, tribes, peoples, and tongues…”

— Revelation 7:9 (NKJV)

This is God’s vision. When Spirit-filled disciples are raised, revival becomes sustainable, leadership becomes transferable, and growth becomes supernatural.

As we pray today, we are asking God to break stagnation, enlarge our spiritual capacity, and release multiplication that will outlive us.

Ask yourself honestly:

After this season of fasting and consecration, will I be a Spirit-filled disciple?

Spirit-filled disciples transform generations, cultures, and nations.

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THE HEART OF TODAY’S DEVOTION

“By this My Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit; so you will be My disciples.”

— John 15:8 (NKJV)

God’s desire is not small fruit, temporary fruit, or seasonal fruit. His desire is much fruit and lasting fruit.

“Enlarge the place of your tent… lengthen your cords, and strengthen your stakes.”

— Isaiah 54:2–3 (NKJV)

This speaks of expansion across generations and cultures. The gospel is designed to multiply beyond borders.

“…which has come to you, as it has also in all the world, and is bringing forth fruit…”

— Colossians 1:6 (NKJV)

The evidence of true discipleship is fruit that spreads globally.

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PRAYER POINTS

Thanksgiving & Worship

Father, we thank You and worship You for Your desire to multiply fruit. Multiply Spirit-filled disciples across nations through us.

📖 John 15:8; Matthew 28:19

1. Raise Spirit-filled leaders from among us in every generation.

📖 2 Timothy 2:2; Acts 6:3–4

2. Let revival spread through cities and villages as we go.

📖 Psalm 85:6; Isaiah 61:4

3. Expand the influence of the gospel through our obedience.

📖 Colossians 1:6; Romans 1:16

4. Let lasting fruit remain in nations through us.

📖 John 15:16; Psalm 92:12–14

5. Multiply our churches with people from many nations, languages, and cultures.

📖 Revelation 7:9; Acts 2:5–11

6. Break stagnation and release supernatural growth in every district.

📖 Isaiah 54:2–3; Acts 6:7

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FINAL EXHORTATION

We are not building crowds.

We are raising Spirit-filled disciples.

Scroll down and leave a comment in the comment section. Share what God is speaking to you and how you are responding to this call.

May your life bring light to your generation.

May your obedience disciple nations.

May you walk this year not as part of the crowd, but as a Spirit-filled disciple.

Enjoy your weekend fast and remember is a half day fast but spend this time with your family! Amen 🙏🏻

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Shalom

Rev Joseph Antwi