2026 Daniel Fast - Flipbook - Page 3
Message From our Pastor
Happy New Year Shiloh! God has brought us into another year. We owe all praise and thanksgiving
unto our God. I pray in 2026 that you prosper and grow in the grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ.
Since 2024 we have explored the Book of Revelation to seek God’s perfect will. In 2026, we will
continue to explore the Book of Revelation and we move closer to the coming of Christ. We
will actively seek God by looking at this book that has helped us realign our faith. In this devotional
we will reread the entire book of Revelation. Revelation is a book of complex imagery that speaks
to the mystery of God. We ask for the guidance of the Spirit to reveal to us the things that are to
come. I invite you to consecrate yourself as we hear from Him who is the Alpha and the Omega
(Revelation 1:8).
Spiritual disciplines of our Christian faith are fruitful and useful as we seek to grow close and hear
from God. Fasting and prayer exercised with faith, persistence, and a pure heart will unleash the
power to destroy the plans of the enemy as well as increase our spiritual sensibilities to hear God
with clarity. I invite you to participate in the Daniel fast with us in January 2026.
The Daniel Fast is a dietary consumption of fruits, vegetables, and water. It was Daniel, the young
prophet in Babylon, who chose to reject the daily provisions from King Nebuchadnezzar (i.e., wine,
meat, choice foods, etc.) because doing so defiled the worship of Yahweh (Daniel 1:9-16). Daniel
willingly chose to trust God and honor God with his diet. In Daniel 10:1-4, Daniel fasted from
pleasant foods, meats, and wine for 21 days hoping to receive spiritual understanding from a vision
he received from God.
Like Daniel, we hope to sacrifice our fleshly desire for certain foods (meat, desserts, soda,
etc.) for 21 days as we seek the Lord. Join me for prayer at 6:00 am each morning beginning
Saturday, January 3rd through Friday, January 23rd. We will use this devotional guide as we seek
the power of the Holy Spirit! Our worship platforms are below:
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Livestream: www.lifestream.tv/mplayer-shiloh-baptist-church/
Facebook: Shiloh Baptist Church of Alexandria, VA
As a reminder, please consult with your physician to ensure safe participation with us in the fast.
Our intent is not to harm or cause challenges to your health. Shiloh, you are the people of God and
children of the Almighty! May peace and favor rest upon you! I pray that in 2026 you will
rediscover the voice of God in the book of Revelation.
In His Service,
Dr. Taft Quincey Heatley
Senior Pastor
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One Church Advancing the Kingdom of God
