Prayer & Fasting Devotion – DAY 6

20. May 2026

Devotion by Reverend Joseph Antwi

Theme: Reliving the Pentecost Experience

The Effects of Spiritual Gifts on the Church

Scriptural Reading

Acts of the Apostles 13:1–5

“As they ministered to the Lord and fasted, the Holy Spirit said, ‘Now separate to Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.’”

— Acts 13:2 (NKJV)

1 Corinthians 12:7

“But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each one for the profit of all.”

— 1 Corinthians 12:7 (NKJV)

Ephesians 4:7–15

“But to each one of us grace was given according to the measure of Christ’s gift.”

— Ephesians 4:7 (NKJV)

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Introduction

Church, congratulations on reaching Day 6 of our fasting and prayers. We have seen the hunger, the passion, and the desire of many people pressing into God, especially as we prepare ourselves toward the middle of the year. It is so important that we seek the face of the Lord, wait upon Him, recharge our spiritual batteries, and renew our strength.

The Bible says:

“Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fall, but those who wait on the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint.”

— Isaiah 40:30–31 (NKJV)

This renewing of strength comes through the power and refreshing of the Holy Spirit.

Today, we are not asking for another Pentecost experience as though the Holy Spirit has not yet come. The Holy Spirit is already here and already lives in us. What we are asking for is the grace to live in the reality of the Pentecost experience daily.

If the Church is not functioning according to the power and operation of the Holy Spirit, then we must ask ourselves: what baptism are we truly living by? Without the gifts of the Spirit actively operating, how do we build people into maturity and into the knowledge of the grace of God?

Yesterday, we heard our Apostle boldly preach the fruit of the Spirit, but today we understand that the gifts of the Spirit must also operate in our lives. The gifts we walk in should compel us toward maturity and produce the right fruit within us.

Today, we are coming before Jesus Christ—the One who gives gifts unto men. The Bible says:

“When He ascended on high, He led captivity captive, and gave gifts to men.”

— Ephesians 4:8 (NKJV)

If you feel you have no gift, remember that a gift already lies within you. That is why Paul told Timothy to stir up the gift of God inside him. Today, we pray that every dormant gift in us shall come alive again.

Yes, there are fake prophets, fake miracles, and false ministers, but we must not become so focused on the counterfeit that we reject the original move of God. When the Church ignores the genuine workings of the Holy Spirit, the Church becomes powerless and spiritually dry.

We must hunger for the true move of the Spirit, hunger for truth, and hunger for the reality of God’s presence. Only then can we truly relive the Pentecost experience in our generation, where our churches, marriages, homes, and personal lives flourish just as they did in the early Church.

Now, let us go into the prayer points.

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Prayer Points with Scriptures

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1. Thanksgiving for the Holy Spirit & Spiritual Gifts

Scriptures

“But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each one for the profit of all.”

— 1 Corinthians 12:7 (NKJV)

“Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above…”

— James 1:17 (NKJV)

Prayer Points

• Father, we thank You for the gift of the Holy Spirit.

• Thank You for the spiritual gifts released into the Church.

• Let us steward Your gifts with humility and love.

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2. Fresh Pentecost Fire Upon the Church

Scriptures

“And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit…”

— Acts 2:4 (NKJV)

“Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit,” says the LORD of hosts.

— Zechariah 4:6 (NKJV)

Prayer Points

• Lord, revive prayer, worship, and spiritual hunger in the Church.

• Let Pentecost power become evident in our gatherings again.

• Baptize us afresh with boldness, purity, and spiritual passion.

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3. Activation of Spiritual Gifts

Scriptures

“Do not neglect the gift that is in you…”

— 1 Timothy 4:14 (NKJV)

“Stir up the gift of God which is in you…”

— 2 Timothy 1:6 (NKJV)

Prayer Points

• Stir up every dormant spiritual gift within us.

• Remove fear, comparison, and insecurity from us.

• Help us to use our gifts faithfully for kingdom advancement.

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4. Spiritual Gifts Bringing Unity & Growth to the Church

Scriptures

“Till we all come to the unity of the faith…”

— Ephesians 4:13 (NKJV)

“Let all things be done for edification.”

— 1 Corinthians 14:26 (NKJV)

Prayer Points

• Let spiritual gifts strengthen and build the Church.

• Remove division, pride, confusion, and competition among believers.

• Let the Church grow in maturity, unity, and love.

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5. Power, Healing & Deliverance Through the Holy Spirit

Scriptures

“These signs will follow those who believe…”

— Mark 16:17 (NKJV)

“The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me… to heal the brokenhearted…”

— Luke 4:18 (NKJV)

Prayer Points

• Let healing, miracles, and deliverance flow through the Church.

• Heal the brokenhearted and restore the weary.

• Let the power of the Holy Spirit transform lives and families.

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6. Power for Evangelism & Impact Upon Nations

Scriptures

“But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me…”

— Acts 1:8 (NKJV)

“For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the LORD…”

— Habakkuk 2:14 (NKJV)

Prayer Points

• Empower us to witness boldly for Christ.

• Let many souls be saved through the power of the Holy Spirit.

• May our churches become centres of revival and transformation for the nations.

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Final Declaration

We shall relive the Pentecost experience.

The Holy Spirit shall move powerfully in the Church again.

Spiritual gifts shall operate with purity and power.

The Church shall grow in unity and maturity.

Healing, deliverance, and salvation shall flow through us.

Nations shall encounter Jesus through a Spirit-filled Church.

In Jesus’ Name. Amen.

See you at prayer lunch and also tonight for a power-packed Zoom service

Shalom

Rev Joseph Antwi