Daily Bible Plan - Day 17

End of February Fasting & Prayer

Theme: Redeeming the time

25 February 2025

Focus Scripture

"Shout it aloud, do not hold back. Raise your voice like a trumpet. Declare to my people their rebellion and to the descendants of Jacob their sins." – Isaiah 58:1

The Call to True Consecration

There is a divine protocol when entering the presence of the King. Psalm 100:2 reminds us to come before God with singing and thanksgiving. Worship sets the atmosphere for divine encounters. As we seek God in fasting and prayer, we must also allow Him to examine our hearts. Isaiah 58:1-12 reveals that true fasting is not just about abstaining from food but about breaking free from sin, seeking justice, and walking in obedience.

1 Corinthians 11:1 calls us to follow the example of Christ. Our walk with God is a journey of transformation, where we strive daily to become more like Jesus. Through His grace, we can overcome sin and live lives that reflect His holiness.

Redeeming the Time

Time is one of God’s greatest gifts, and we are called to use it wisely. Ephesians 5:16 exhorts us to "make the most of every opportunity because the days are evil." Many distractions compete for our attention, but God calls us to live with intentionality—whether at home, school, work, or church. We must ask God to open our eyes and ears to the divine opportunities He brings our way.

As a church, we recognize that there have been missed opportunities to evangelize and nurture souls. Today, we repent for where we have fallen short and ask God for fresh grace, wisdom, and urgency to reach the lost in March.

Prayer Points

• Come before your Father the King of Kings with singing and thanksgiving. Psalm 100:2. Take any song of praise and thanksgiving 

• Meditate on Isaiah 58:1-12 and consecrate yourself. Allow the Holy Spirit to highlight areas in your life which are not pleasing to him and repent 

• Ask the Lord for grace to overcome sin and to become more like Jesus so that you can redeem the time allotted to you 1 Cor 11:1

• Ask the Lord to open your eyes and ears so that you will make the most of every opportunity He brings your way, whether at home, school, work, church Eph 5:16

• As a church we repent for every missed opportunity to win souls and nurture the souls that have come our way. We ask God for grace, wisdom and a sense of urgency to do better in March

• Thank God for hearing our prayers and the privilege to wait on Him Isaiah 40:31

Challenge of the Day

Are there distractions that have kept you from fully walking in God’s purpose? Identify one step you can take today to realign your focus and redeem the time for His glory.

---

Continue to read the Bible Plan

Psalms 10:1-11

Matthew 12:46-50 & 13:1-17

Genesis 34 & 35