Prayer & Fasting Devotion – DAY 12

26. May 2026

Devotion by Reverend Joseph Antwi

Theme: Reliving the Pentecost Experience

Reliving the Pentecost Experience with Activated Rest from Every Side

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Scripture Reading

1 Kings 5:4

“But now the LORD my God has given me rest on every side; there is neither adversary nor evil occurrence.”

— 1 Kings 5:4 (NKJV)

Matthew 11:28–29

“Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”

— Matthew 11:28 (NKJV)

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Introduction

Hello Church, welcome to Day 12 of our fasting and prayers. We thank God for His faithfulness and sustaining grace throughout this journey. As we continue to relive the Pentecost experience, we understand that one of the manifestations of God’s presence is not only power but also rest from every side.

When Solomon stood and testified, he did not only speak about wealth or influence; he spoke about rest.

The Bible says:

“But now the LORD my God has given me rest on every side; there is neither adversary nor evil occurrence.”

— 1 Kings 5:4 (NKJV)

Church, what a beautiful testimony. Rest is not merely sleeping or taking a break. Divine rest means living under God’s covering where battles that once fought you begin to lose their strength. It means peace in the middle of storms, stability in times of uncertainty, and victory where there were once struggles.

After the flood, Noah found rest. The Bible says:

“And the ark rested in the seventh month…”

— Genesis 8:4 (NKJV)

After many wars, David and Solomon experienced seasons of rest.

After years of wandering, Israel entered into rest.

And after the coming of Christ, we now enter into spiritual rest through Him.

Church, we are praying that God will give us and our churches rest from every side. Rest from devourers. Rest from accusers. Rest from every hindrance to growth. Rest from invisible battles and recurring struggles.

We are also believing God for supernatural love among us because the atmosphere of love creates rest and unity in the Church.

The Bible says:

“And above all things have fervent love for one another, for ‘love will cover a multitude of sins.’”

— 1 Peter 4:8 (NKJV)

Today we declare that every storm shall be calmed, every battle shall be settled, and every unrest shall bow before the authority of Christ.

Now let us go into the prayer points.

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Prayer Points with Scriptures

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1. Thanksgiving for Rest and Divine Preservation

Scriptures

“Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”

— Matthew 11:28 (NKJV)

“Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits.”

— Psalm 103:2 (NKJV)

Prayer Points

* Father, we thank You for preserving us and sustaining us.

* Thank You for every battle You have already fought for us.

* Thank You for Your peace and protection over our lives and churches.

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2. Prayer for Rest from Devourers, Accusers & Hindrances

Scriptures

“And I will rebuke the devourer for your sakes…”

— Malachi 3:11 (NKJV)

“Who shall bring a charge against God’s elect?”

— Romans 8:33 (NKJV)

Prayer Points

* Lord, give our Church rest from devourers and every force assigned against our growth.

* Silence every accuser speaking against our lives and ministry.

* Remove every hindrance blocking our spiritual and numerical growth.

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3. Supernatural Love and Unity in the Church

Scriptures

“And above all things have fervent love for one another, for ‘love will cover a multitude of sins.’”

— 1 Peter 4:8 (NKJV)

“Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!”

— Psalm 133:1 (NKJV)

Prayer Points

* Lord, release supernatural love among us.

* Remove offense, division, bitterness, and unforgiveness from the Church.

* Let unity become a testimony among us.

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4. Prayer for Rest from Battles, Floods and Repeated Warfare

Scriptures

“And the ark rested in the seventh month…”

— Genesis 8:4 (NKJV)

“The LORD will fight for you, and you shall hold your peace.”

— Exodus 14:14 (NKJV)

Prayer Points

* Lord, bring us into seasons of divine rest after seasons of battles.

* Let every repeated cycle of warfare and struggle come to an end.

* Give us peace in our homes, jobs, marriages, and ministries.

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5. Prayer for Rest and Expansion of the Church

Scriptures

“Then the churches throughout all Judea, Galilee, and Samaria had peace and were edified…”

— Acts 9:31 (NKJV)

“The LORD your God has given you rest and has given you this land.”

— Joshua 1:13 (NKJV)

Prayer Points

* Lord, let CoP Switzerland experience divine rest on every side.

* Give us rest from limitations and resistance.

* Let the Church expand spiritually, numerically, and financially.

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Final Declaration

We receive rest from every side.

We receive rest from battles and struggles.

Devourers and accusers are silenced.

Supernatural love shall fill our churches.

Every hindrance shall be removed.

The Church shall expand and flourish.

We walk in divine peace and victory.

In Jesus’ Name. Amen.

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Monthly Charge

“There remains therefore a rest for the people of God.”

— Hebrews 4:9 (NKJV)

Church, continue to remain in God’s presence. Rest is not found in circumstances; true rest is found in Christ.

Shalom

Rev. Joe