Prayer & Fasting Devotion – DAY 9

23. May 2026

Devotion by Reverend Joseph Antwi

Theme: Reliving the Pentecost Experience

Reviving the Growth of CoP Switzerland Spiritually, Numerically, and Financially

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Scripture Reading

Acts of the Apostles 2:39–47

“And the Lord added to the church daily those who were being saved.”

— Acts 2:47 (NKJV)

“And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers.”

— Acts 2:42 (NKJV)

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Introduction

Hello Church,

Congratulations on reaching Day 9 of our fasting and prayers. We thank God for His sustaining grace and strength upon us throughout this journey. Every day we continue pressing into His presence, and we believe God is preparing us not only individually but also corporately as a Church.

I trust that yesterday each one of us had a truly amazing and blessed time meeting together in our various churches. We also had a wonderful time across our districts and assemblies. I believe God moved powerfully in Zurich City Church, Geneva District, Zurich Central, Basel-Bern District, and in the prayer gathering in Lausanne where God did amazing things in the heart of the city.

Church, we can only praise the Lord because indeed reliving the Pentecost experience has been reactivated among us. We are beginning to witness hunger, passion, unity, and the operation of the Holy Spirit among us.

Today we are focusing on reviving the growth of CoP Switzerland spiritually, numerically, and financially.

Well, I do not know about you, but I am believing God for a Church that expands not only spiritually, but also numerically and financially. As the Church in Acts grew spiritually, there was also numerical increase. Sometimes people say, “It is not about numbers.” While that is true in one sense, we also see clearly that when the Holy Spirit came upon the believers, their numbers increased.

The Bible says:

“And the Lord added to the church daily those who were being saved.”

— Acts 2:47 (NKJV)

We pray that in this season, the numbers in our churches will increase. Personally, in Basel, I am praying for a triple portion of the membership we currently have, in Jesus’ Name. This is not too difficult for the Holy Spirit because He owns the Church, and His desire is for people to come to salvation.

The Bible says:

“For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.”

— 1 Timothy 2:3–4 (NKJV)

We are also believing God for financial growth and empowerment. Scripture tells us:

“And you shall remember the LORD your God, for it is He who gives you power to get wealth…”

— Deuteronomy 8:18 (NKJV)

In the early Church, believers brought what they had and laid it at the apostles’ feet.

The Bible says:

“Nor was there anyone among them who lacked; for all who were possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the proceeds of the things that were sold, and laid them at the apostles’ feet; and they distributed to each as anyone had need.”

— Acts 4:34–35 (NKJV)

They were not forced; they were moved by love and generosity. Because of that, no one among them lacked anything.

Imagine a church that is financially strong. Imagine a church that can support missions, sponsor students, help families in need, assist those seeking refuge and stability, and impact society in practical ways. Imagine a church where there is no lack because God has raised faithful stewards and kingdom-minded believers.

Financial resources do not replace spirituality, but they become instruments for kingdom advancement. There are areas of society that require both spiritual influence and practical resources.

Therefore, we pray that God will raise among us kingdom financiers, faithful stewards, entrepreneurs, professionals, and people who will use their resources for the advancement of God’s work.

The Bible says:

“And God is able to make all grace abound toward you, that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may have an abundance for every good work.”

— 2 Corinthians 9:8 (NKJV)

May the Lord breathe afresh upon His Church and bring supernatural increase in every area.

Now let us go into the prayer points.

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Prayer Points with Scriptures

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1. Thanksgiving for the Growth and Preservation of the Church

Scriptures

“Oh, give thanks to the LORD, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever.”

— Psalm 107:1 (NKJV)

“And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship…”

— Acts 2:42 (NKJV)

Prayer Points

• Father, we thank You for preserving and sustaining CoP Switzerland.

• Thank You for every soul saved and every life transformed.

• Thank You for Your faithfulness over the Church and leadership.

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2. Spiritual Growth and Revival in CoP Switzerland

Scriptures

“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled.”

— Matthew 5:6 (NKJV)

“Will You not revive us again, that Your people may rejoice in You?”

— Psalm 85:6 (NKJV)

Prayer Points

• Lord, revive spiritual hunger and passion in our churches.

• Let prayer, holiness, and the Word of God increase among us.

• Raise spiritually mature believers filled with the Holy Spirit.

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3. Numerical Growth and Soul Winning

Scriptures

“And the Lord added to the church daily those who were being saved.”

— Acts 2:47 (NKJV)

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

— Matthew 28:19 (NKJV)

Prayer Points

• Lord, add souls daily to CoP Switzerland.

• Give us zeal and passion for evangelism and discipleship.

• Open doors for church planting and expansion across all cantons of Switzerland.

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4. Financial Growth and Kingdom Resources

Scriptures

“And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.”

— Philippians 4:19 (NKJV)

“And you shall remember the LORD your God, for it is He who gives you power to get wealth…”

— Deuteronomy 8:18 (NKJV)

Prayer Points

• Lord, release financial stability and kingdom resources into the Church.

• Raise kingdom financiers and faithful stewards among us.

• Bless businesses, jobs, and the works of our hands for kingdom impact.

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5. Unity, Leadership & Expansion of CoP Switzerland

Scriptures

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

— Psalm 133:1 (NKJV)

“Where there is no counsel, the people fall; but in the multitude of counselors there is safety.”

— Proverbs 11:14 (NKJV)

Prayer Points

• Strengthen our National Head, District Pastors, and all leaders with wisdom and grace.

• Let unity, love, and peace prevail in our churches.

• Expand CoP Switzerland and establish strong multicultural assemblies throughout the nation.

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Final Declaration

CoP Switzerland shall grow spiritually.

CoP Switzerland shall grow numerically.

CoP Switzerland shall grow financially.

Souls shall be saved.

Churches shall be planted.

Revival shall spread throughout Switzerland.

The Kingdom of God shall advance.

In Jesus’ Name. Amen.

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Monthly Charge

As we continue this journey of prayer and fasting, let us remain committed to prayer, evangelism, discipleship, and unity.

“I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it.”

— Matthew 16:18 (NKJV)

God is building His Church, and we are part of His divine agenda.

Shalom

Rev. Joe