Subject: He Has Given Us Room! A Report from Our First 2026 Intercessory Prayer Dear BCC Family, Hallelujah! A resounding praise to the Lord this morning! Eighteen prayer-filled souls gathered for our very first Intercessory Prayer of 2026. Despite the morning's weather and road challenges, nothing stopped us from stepping into God's promises for this new year. It was a powerful declaration that when we seek Him, He meets us. We began by anchoring our time on the foundational promise God gave to Isaac in Genesis 26:24: "I am the God of your father Abraham. Do not be afraid, for I am with you; I will bless you and will increase the number of your descendants for the sake of my servant Abraham." A couple of powerful truths from this verse set the triumphant tone for our session: Fear not, I will bless you, I will increase for the sake of Abraham... From this foundation, the Holy Spirit wove a rich tapestry of scripture through the believers present: From Isaiah 51 ...
Keep looking. Reference 1Kg 18 This chapter is a dynamic tapestry of action. It presents a radical confrontation between Truth and Lies, God and man, a solitary prophet against a mob of false prophets—one Godly man standing firm against the nation of Israel. Our beloved hero, Elijah, displayed a series of remarkable actions driven by a holy curiosity. He was constantly scanning the horizon, "keep looking" for God’s signals, guidance, warnings, answers, and prompts for the season. His life was defined by a persistent search for ways to partner and collaborate with the Lord. The chapter opens with Elijah ending the 3.5-year drought, but to get there, we must understand his journey. After the dramatic showdown on Mount Carmel and the slaughter of the false prophets, Jezebel threatened his life, sending him fleeing from Jezreel. But God had been guiding him all along. Earlier, during the drought, God had directed him to the Kerith Ravine, where he was miraculously sustained—you c...