This is the prayer outlook for this month . As a church community we are doing this together on the first Tuesday of the month. We are aware that this might not work for everyone on this day and this material has been designed for you to use at any time that is convenient for you. This information will be up throughout the month and will change at the beginning of next month for the focus for that month.
He will flatter and win over those who have violated the covenant. But the people who know their God will be strong and will resist him. Daniel 11:32
The Historical Pattern
This prophecy found its first fulfillment in the shadows of the second century BC under the Seleucid King, Antiochus IV Epiphanes. A master of manipulation, Antiochus didn’t just use a sword; he used “smooth words” and bribes to seduce Jewish leaders into abandoning their sacred covenant for a Hellenistic lifestyle.
His reign culminated in the “Abomination of Desolation”—the desecration of the Jerusalem Temple by the sacrifice of a pig to Zeus. Yet, in the face of this darkness, a remnant emerged: The Maccabees. Led by Judas Maccabee, this small, outmatched group launched a guerrilla revolt, eventually retaking and rededicating the Temple—a victory celebrated today as Hanukkah.
The Power of Yada
What separated the resistors from the cowards? It was ‘yada’—a Hebrew term for “know” that transcends head knowledge. It describes an intimate, experiential, and unshakable bond. Because the Maccabees knew God’s heart intimately, they were immune to the King’s flattery and unimpressed by his threats. Their strength was not a human effort; it was a byproduct of their proximity to the Almighty.
The Present Call
Daniel 11:32 is a “double-edged sword”—a prophecy with a historical root but an ongoing, future fruit. We live in an age where modern systems and cultural shifts frequently demand that we silence the truth and violate our consciences.
Today, this verse serves as our spiritual blueprint:
As we journey through this prayer and fasting session, we will look at the lives of those who refused the lure of conformity. We seek to move past intellectual facts and into a deep, experiential encounter with the Living God.
May you be strengthened in the inner man as you seek His face today.
Heavenly Father,
We come before You at the end of this season of seeking Your face. We thank You that You are not a distant God, but a God who can be known. We recognize that the world is full of “flattery” and “smooth words” that tempt us to compromise, but we declare today that our hearts belong to the Covenant-Keeping God.
Lord, grant us the spirit of David: That we would not be intimidated by the giants of this age. When fear whispers that we are small, remind us that Your Name is great. Let our strength be found in Your reputation, not our own.
Lord, grant us the resolve of Daniel: That we would choose the “open window” of prayer over the “den” of lions. Make us people of unshakable consistency. May our devotion be so deeply rooted that no decree of man can move us.
Lord, grant us the fire of Elijah: Consume every divided thought within us. We refuse to waver between two opinions. Let our lives be an altar where Your glory falls, proving to a watching world that You alone are God.
Lord, grant us the peace of Paul: Even when the ship breaks and the storm rages, remind us that we belong to You. Use us to bring hope and salvation to those caught in the waves around us.
We conclude this fast not just with empty stomachs, but with full hearts. We are the people who know their God. Therefore, we shall be strong, and we shall carry out great exploits for Your Kingdom.
In Jesus’ name
Amen.
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