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Re: Daily Fountain Devotional Guide 2019 (Anglican Communion) by iammarvellux(m): 2:22am On Mar 21, 2019 |
DAILY FOUNTAIN DEVOTIONAL GUIDE THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 2019 THEME: NOW THAT YOU HAVE BEEN REGENERATED TEXT: 1 PETER 1:13-25 13. Therefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and rest your hope fully upon the grace that is to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ; 14. as obedient children, not conforming yourselves to the former lusts, as in your ignorance; 15. but as He who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, 16. because it is written, “Be holy, for I am holy.” 17. And if you call on the Father, who without partiality judges according to each one’s work, conduct yourselves throughout the time of your stay here in fear; 18. knowing that you were not redeemed with corruptible things, like silver or gold, from your aimless conduct received by tradition from your fathers, 19. but with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot. 20. He indeed was foreordained before the foundation of the world, but was manifest in these last times for you 21. who through Him believe in God, who raised Him from the dead and gave Him glory, so that your faith and hope are in God. 22. Since you have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit in sincere love of the brethren, love one another fervently with a pure heart, 23. having been born again, not of corruptible seed but incorruptible, through the word of God which lives and abides forever, 24. because “All flesh is as grass, And all the glory of man as the flower of the grass. The grass withers, And its flower falls away, 25. But the word of the Lord endures forever.” Now this is the word which by the gospel was preached to you. I Peter 1:13-25 NKJV GUIDE TEXT How will you feel if you saw a Governor or President eating boiled corn along the street or a Professor eating mangoes in the market? Of course, that will be quite embarrassing! This is because different positions require specific behaviours from their role incumbents. Similarly, todays passage outlines biblical requirements for those who have been called unto a new life in Christ. The Bible reminds us about the nature of He who has called us (vs.15&17). He is holy and impartial in judgment. This realization should make us holy in speech and conduct (v.21). We are also to remember that we are chosen (v.24), powerfully and supernaturally redeemed (v.18) and purchased and regenerated by an ever living word of God (v.19). This means that we have a new life, free from the bondages of sin, demonic oppressions, ancestral curses, evil habits and weaknesses. We are also reminded about Gods future plan concerning the rapture (v.13). Hence, we are to continually focus our thoughts on the second coming of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. This will make us to live in obedience to the word of God and desist from the entanglements of the world. These expected behaviours should characterize our lives as we await the return of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. PRAYER: Oh Lord, help me to live out a regenerated life to those around me. Credits: Daily fountain Devotional |
Re: Daily Fountain Devotional Guide 2019 (Anglican Communion) by iammarvellux(m): 3:25am On Mar 22, 2019 |
DAILY FOUNTAIN DEVOTIONAL GUIDE OF FRIDAY, MARCH 22, 2019 THEME: PATTERNED LIKE CHRIST TEXT: EPHESIANS 5:21-23 21. submitting to one another in the fear of God. 22. Wives, submit to your own husbands, as to the Lord. 23. For the husband is head of the wife, as also Christ is head of the church; and He is the Savior of the body. Ephesians 5:21-23 NKJV GUIDE TEXT We live in a generation where the family has been threatened by divorce, wrong philosophies, separation, etc. In spite of this, the word of God is clear and unchanging about expected patterns of behaviour to achieve Christian unity in the home. These regulations are not based on circumstances, but should be adhered to out of reverence for Christ (v.21). It is out of this reverence, that husbands and wives should be subject to each other in spite of their cultures (v. 21).Wives are enjoined to submit and adapt to their husbands as the appointed head of the family, irrespective of their status, education, experience, etc. Husbands are to love their wives in two ways: as Christ loved the Church (v.25) and as their own bodies (v.28). Note that no wife is a perfect package but is given to the husband (likened to the Church and Christ) to sanctify by words and deeds to make her glorious to himself (vs.26-28) Finally, absolute unity is required (v.31) signifying detachment from every culture, family ties, peer pressure and environmental influences that negate biblical principles of relationship for marriage. It is our work as believers to return to this pattern to restore the lost glory of the family in our generation. PRAYER: Lord please help me to adhere to biblical roles stipulated for my position in the family, in Jesus name. Credits : Daily fountain Devotional |
Re: Daily Fountain Devotional Guide 2019 (Anglican Communion) by iammarvellux(m): 3:43am On Mar 23, 2019 |
DAILY FOUNTAIN DEVOTIONAL GUIDE OF SATURDAY, MARCH 23, 2019 THEME: THE BLACK BRIDE AND THE BEAUTIFUL BRIDEGROOM SONGS OF SOLOMON 1:1 -17 1. The song of songs, which is Solomon’s. 2. Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth— For your love is better than wine. 3. Because of the fragrance of your good ointments, Your name is ointment poured forth; Therefore the virgins love you. 4. Draw me away! We will run after you. The king has brought me into his chambers. We will be glad and rejoice in you. We will remember your love more than wine. Rightly do they love you. 5. I am dark, but lovely, O daughters of Jerusalem, Like the tents of Kedar, Like the curtains of Solomon. 6. Do not look upon me, because I am dark, Because the sun has tanned me. My mother’s sons were angry with me; They made me the keeper of the vineyards, But my own vineyard I have not kept. 7. Tell me, O you whom I love, Where you feed your flock, Where you make it rest at noon. For why should I be as one who veils herself By the flocks of your companions? 8. If you do not know, O fairest among women, Follow in the footsteps of the flock, And feed your little goats Beside the shepherds’ tents. 9. I have compared you, my love, To my filly among Pharaoh’s chariots. 10. Your cheeks are lovely with ornaments, Your neck with chains of gold. 11. We will make you ornaments of gold With studs of silver. 12. While the king is at his table, My spikenard sends forth its fragrance. 13. A bundle of myrrh is my beloved to me, That lies all night between my breasts. 14. My beloved is to me a cluster of henna blooms In the vineyards of En Gedi. 15. Behold, you are fair, my love! Behold, you are fair! You have dove’s eyes. 16. Behold, you are handsome, my beloved! Yes, pleasant! Also our bed is green. 17. The beams of our houses are cedar, And our rafters of fir. Song of Solomon 1:1-17 NKJV GUIDE TEXT This book is usually accepted as an allegory between Christ (the King) and his Church (the bride). Todays passage contains a beautiful illustration of Gods salvation plan and our expected response. The original colour of the bride was thwarted by her angry stepbrothers who made her to work in the sun as a keeper of vineyards (v.5). Similarly, Gods divine plan for us is to be righteous. Unfortunately through our inherited Adamic nature, the enemy made us keepers of vineyards of lies, theft, immorality, bribery, etc. This changed our heavenly colour of righteousness just as the bride became black as a result of her activities. But thank God for our King and Lord, Jesus Christ who came to draw us away from sin into His chamber of love at Calvary (v.4). He sees a beauty in us, worthy to be harnessed for His glory (v.15). Like the bride in todays passage, we are expected to respond positively by running after Him (v. 4) Have you responded to His love or are you still satisfied with being a keeper of vineyards of sin? The King still calls today. Repent and accept Him into your life. Dwell in contentment (vs.16-17) in His chamber through daily prayers, bible study, worship and commitment and it shall be well with you. PRAYERS: I am tired of being a keeper of the vineyard of unrighteousness. I repent today and ask you Lord Jesus to take over my Life as my King, Lord and Saviour. Credits : Daily fountain Devotional |
Re: Daily Fountain Devotional Guide 2019 (Anglican Communion) by iammarvellux(m): 2:03am On Mar 24, 2019 |
DAILY FOUNTAIN DEVOTIONAL GUIDE OF SUNDAY, MARCH 24, 2019 (LENT 3) THEME: WHO IS JESUS TO YOU? TEXT:LUKE 9:18-27 18. And it happened, as He was alone praying, that His disciples joined Him, and He asked them, saying, “Who do the crowds say that I am?” 19. So they answered and said, “John the Baptist, but some say Elijah; and others say that one of the old prophets has risen again.” 20. He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” Peter answered and said, “The Christ of God.” 21. And He strictly warned and commanded them to tell this to no one, 22. saying, “The Son of Man must suffer many things, and be rejected by the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and be raised the third day.” 23. Then He said to them all, “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me. 24. For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will save it. 25. For what profit is it to a man if he gains the whole world, and is himself destroyed or lost? 26. For whoever is ashamed of Me and My words, of him the Son of Man will be ashamed when He comes in His own glory, and in His Father’s, and of the holy angels. 27. But I tell you truly, there are some standing here who shall not taste death till they see the kingdom of God.” Luke 9:18-27 NKJV GUIDE TEXT A friend told me how a Muslim joined in shouting “the blood of Jesus when their car almost had an accident.” Afterwards, they asked him why he shouted the blood of Jesus and he told them that he had to call upon anything that would save him in times of danger. The blood of Jesus to him was only for deliverance from accidents. In times past, many regarded Jesus as a prophet or a resurrected John the Baptist. Only Peter, out of all the disciples, answered that He is Christ. This shows that we might be seen as disciples without knowing who Christ is. Today, some Christians regard him as a talisman and deliverer in times of accidents, childbirth, sickness, demonic attacks, threats from enemies, etc. To some others, he is a prophet to reveal their past, future and enemies around them while their lives are contrary Gods word. Those who will accept Him as Lord are instructed in verse 25 to deny themselves, follow Him and value Him above all (v.25) and boldly stand for Him (v.26). They are also to sit with Him to listen to His word or teachings (v.18). Who is Jesus to you? He came to be your Lord and Saviour. Open your heart so that the power to become His disciple will flow into your life. PRAYER: Lord Jesus, I want you to be more than a healer, deliverer and supplier to me. I accept you as my Lord and personal Saviour today. Credits ' Daily fountain Devotional 1 Like |
Re: Daily Fountain Devotional Guide 2019 (Anglican Communion) by iammarvellux(m): 3:24am On Mar 25, 2019 |
DAILY FOUNTAIN DEVOTIONAL GUIDE OF MONDAY, MARCH 25, 2019 (The Annunciation of our Lord to the Blessed Virgin Mary) THEME: THE HOLY SPIRIT WILL OVERSHADOW YOU LUKE 1:26-38 26. Now in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, 27. to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. 28. And having come in, the angel said to her, “Rejoice, highly favored one, the Lord is with you; blessed are you among women!” 29. But when she saw him, she was troubled at his saying, and considered what manner of greeting this was. 30. Then the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. 31. And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bring forth a Son, and shall call His name Jesus . 32. He will be great, and will be called the Son of the Highest; and the Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David. 33. And He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of His kingdom there will be no end.” 34. Then Mary said to the angel, “How can this be, since I do not know a man?” 35. And the angel answered and said to her, “ The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Highest will overshadow you; therefore, also, that Holy One who is to be born will be called the Son of God. 36. Now indeed, Elizabeth your relative has also conceived a son in her old age; and this is now the sixth month for her who was called barren. 37. For with God nothing will be impossible.” 38. Then Mary said, “Behold the maidservant of the Lord! Let it be to me according to your word.” And the angel departed from her. Luke 1:26-38 NKJV GUIDE TEXT Angel Gabriel told Mary that she had been chosen to become the mother of Jesus. This message contravened scientific laws guiding human conception. However, the angel assured her that a visitation of the Holy Spirit turns impossibilities to possibilities. Marys miracle was already discussed, concluded and packaged in heaven without her knowledge. Heaven visited her on an unexpected day. Note that Mary created an environment for her divine purpose to be accomplished. She was chaste, though engaged (v.7), an eroded quality today among the young and old. She was open to learn (v.34) unlike some who are content to sit in ignorance about biblical truths and doctrines. Mary believed Gods word, acted by faith and spoke positively even before seeing changes in her body (v.38). Learn from Mary. Always create a positive environment for heavenly visitation. The Holy Spirit will come and overshadow your family and challenging situations. He will change the situations which have defied human strength and knowledge. So get ready for you are packaged for a miracle. PRAYER: Father help me to always expect and create an environment for heavenly visitation. Credits : Daily fountain Devotional |
Re: Daily Fountain Devotional Guide 2019 (Anglican Communion) by iammarvellux(m): 3:44am On Mar 26, 2019 |
DAILY FOUNTAIN DEVOTIONAL GUIDE OF TUESDAY, MARCH 26, 2019 THEME: LILY AMONG THORNS SONGS OF SOLOMON 2:1-17 1. I am the rose of Sharon, And the lily of the valleys. 2. Like a lily among thorns, So is my love among the daughters. 3. Like an apple tree among the trees of the woods, So is my beloved among the sons. I sat down in his shade with great delight, And his fruit was sweet to my taste. 4. He brought me to the banqueting house, And his banner over me was love. 5. Sustain me with cakes of raisins, Refresh me with apples, For I am lovesick. 6. His left hand is under my head, And his right hand embraces me. 7. I charge you, O daughters of Jerusalem, By the gazelles or by the does of the field, Do not stir up nor awaken love Until it pleases. 8. The voice of my beloved! Behold, he comes Leaping upon the mountains, Skipping upon the hills. 9. My beloved is like a gazelle or a young stag. Behold, he stands behind our wall; He is looking through the windows, Gazing through the lattice. 10. My beloved spoke, and said to me: “Rise up, my love, my fair one, And come away. 11. For lo, the winter is past, The rain is over and gone. 12. The flowers appear on the earth; The time of singing has come, And the voice of the turtledove Is heard in our land. 13. The fig tree puts forth her green figs, And the vines with the tender grapes Give a good smell. Rise up, my love, my fair one, And come away! 14.“O my dove, in the clefts of the rock, In the secret places of the cliff, Let me see your face, Let me hear your voice; For your voice is sweet, And your face is lovely.” 15. Catch us the foxes, The little foxes that spoil the vines, For our vines have tender grapes. 16. My beloved is mine, and I am his. He feeds his flock among the lilies. 17. Until the day breaks And the shadows flee away, Turn, my beloved, And be like a gazelle Or a young stag Upon the mountains of Bether. Song of Solomon 2:1-17 NKJV GUIDE TEXT The bridegroom first of all reminds the bride that she is a lily among thorns (v.2). We need to realize that believers are like lily flowers existing in the midst of the thorns of the world. We must be careful to remain beautiful for God and not to be crushed or destroyed by the world. The bridegroom also stresses the need to sit with delight in Gods presence so that we can be sustained (vs.3&5). There is the need to drive away the little foxes of sin that spoil our Christian faith and behaviour (v.15). God, like the King in verse 9, is able to look through windows, walls and lattices of our lives and situations. We need to listen to instructions in His word for He sees and knows beyond us. The King told his bride when to rise or come away because of the change in seasons. Similarly we need to obey God when he calls us to pray, study the bible, have retreats or vigils due to changes in the seasons of life. Recognize that seasons of cold, heat, etc., exist in life. His instructions will help us to be victorious over each season and if we hold His hand, He will guide us through the rocky mountains (v.14). PRAYER: Lord please help me to be an obedient bride so that I can radiate your beauty as a flower and remain uncrushed among the thorns of this life. Credits : Daily fountain Devotional |
Re: Daily Fountain Devotional Guide 2019 (Anglican Communion) by iammarvellux(m): 2:39am On Mar 27, 2019 |
DAILY FOUNTAIN DEVOTIONAL GUIDE OF WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27, 2019 THEME: WHEN THE KING SEEMS LOST TEXT: SONGS OF SOLOMON 3:1-11 1. By night on my bed I sought the one I love; I sought him, but I did not find him. 2.“I will rise now,” I said, “And go about the city; In the streets and in the squares I will seek the one I love.” I sought him, but I did not find him. 3. The watchmen who go about the city found me; I said, “Have you seen the one I love?” 4. Scarcely had I passed by them, When I found the one I love. I held him and would not let him go, Until I had brought him to the house of my mother, And into the chamber of her who conceived me. 5. I charge you, O daughters of Jerusalem, By the gazelles or by the does of the field, Do not stir up nor awaken love Until it pleases. 6. Who is this coming out of the wilderness Like pillars of smoke, Perfumed with myrrh and frankincense, With all the merchant’s fragrant powders? 7. Behold, it is Solomon’s couch, With sixty valiant men around it, Of the valiant of Israel. 8. They all hold swords, Being expert in war. Every man has his sword on his thigh Because of fear in the night. 9. Of the wood of Lebanon Solomon the King Made himself a palanquin: 10. He made its pillars of silver, Its support of gold, Its seat of purple, Its interior paved with love By the daughters of Jerusalem. 11. Go forth, O daughters of Zion, And see King Solomon with the crown With which his mother crowned him On the day of his wedding, The day of the gladness of his heart. Song of Solomon 3:1-11 NKJV GUIDE TEXT The terrible things happening in the world today often make people to wonder whether God is still in control. Again, faithful believers often face challenges of unemployment, barrenness, sickness, poverty, bondages, business downswings, erring children, etc., making it seem as if God is lost.’ Such believers spend time with Jesus but fail to find Him like the bride in time of their need (v.1). The response of the bride in this passage is a lesson for us during such trying times. In verse two, she decided to find her king and she remained resolute even when she could not find him (v.2). She also asked about her King from watchmen who could not provide satisfactory answers. Undeterred, she continued her search till she found him in verse 4, held him and brought him into her mothers house. Do you abandon or look for God during trying periods? Do you meet the right people for godly counsel? Do you ensure that the testimony of your miracle when it happens is an avenue to touch members of your family or friends? Learn from the bride who brought the King to her mothers house. Hold on in spite of the prolonged silence of heaven till your miracle occurs. Your testimonies will transform lives in Jesus Name. PRAYER: Lord help me not to waiver in trying times but to hold on till my miracle manifests to change lives around me in Jesus Name, Amen. Credits: Daily fountain Devotional |
Re: Daily Fountain Devotional Guide 2019 (Anglican Communion) by iammarvellux(m): 3:06am On Mar 28, 2019 |
DAILY FOUNTAIN DEVOTIONAL GUIDE OF THURSDAY, MARCH 28, 2019 THEME: EXPECTATIONS FROM THE BRIDE OF CHRIST TEXT: SONG OF SOLOMON 4:1-16 1. Behold, you are fair, my love! Behold, you are fair! You have dove’s eyes behind your veil. Your hair is like a flock of goats, Going down from Mount Gilead. 2. Your teeth are like a flock of shorn sheep Which have come up from the washing, Every one of which bears twins, And none is barren among them. 3. Your lips are like a strand of scarlet, And your mouth is lovely. Your temples behind your veil Are like a piece of pomegranate. 4. Your neck is like the tower of David, Built for an armory, On which hang a thousand bucklers, All shields of mighty men. 5. Your two breasts are like two fawns, Twins of a gazelle, Which feed among the lilies. 6. Until the day breaks And the shadows flee away, I will go my way to the mountain of myrrh And to the hill of frankincense. 7. You are all fair, my love, And there is no spot in you. 8. Come with me from Lebanon, my spouse, With me from Lebanon. Look from the top of Amana, From the top of Senir and Hermon, From the lions’ dens, From the mountains of the leopards. 9. You have ravished my heart, My sister, my spouse; You have ravished my heart With one look of your eyes, With one link of your necklace. 10. How fair is your love, My sister, my spouse! How much better than wine is your love, And the scent of your perfumes Than all spices! 11. Your lips, O my spouse, Drip as the honeycomb; Honey and milk are under your tongue; And the fragrance of your garments Is like the fragrance of Lebanon. 12. A garden enclosed Is my sister, my spouse, A spring shut up, A fountain sealed. 13. Your plants are an orchard of pomegranates With pleasant fruits, Fragrant henna with spikenard, 14. Spikenard and saffron, Calamus and cinnamon, With all trees of frankincense, Myrrh and aloes, With all the chief spices— 15. A fountain of gardens, A well of living waters, And streams from Lebanon. 16. Awake, O north wind, And come, O south! Blow upon my garden, That its spices may flow out. Let my beloved come to his garden And eat its pleasant fruits. Song of Solomon 4:1-16 NKJV GUIDE TEXT Do you want to please God? The bride in todays passage pleased the king because of the qualities she exhibited. These qualities are: 1. Absence of flaw (v.7) which signifies a life of holiness unto God; 2. Separation from Lebanon, Hermon, lions and mountains of leopards, etc., (v. signifying a life, separated from pride and sin; 3. She made her king happy, giving him courage to look at her (v.9). Our lives as Gods children should make God happy and boastful about us; 4. She loves the king (v.10). Our love for God should be evident to all by the level of commitment we show in our Christian duties; 5. Her lips were likened to honey and milk (v.11) signifying lips used to glorify God and edify men; 6. Her garment was like the fragrant ointment of Lebanon, showing a physical appearance that glorifies God (v.11); 7. The bride is likened to an enclosed and barred garden (v.12); depicting a Christian life with no entrance of ungodliness and worldliness; 8. The bride lives a fruitful Christian life depicted by orchards, fruits etc. (v.13); 9. She is a garden and fountain (v.15), showing a deposit of Gods talents and gifts. Our talents and gifts should flow from our lives to others around us. PRAYER: Lord, may our lives exhibit the qualities expected from the bride of Christ. Credits : Daily fountain Devotional |
Re: Daily Fountain Devotional Guide 2019 (Anglican Communion) by iammarvellux(m): 2:15pm On Mar 29, 2019 |
DAILY FOUNTAIN DEVOTIONAL GUIDE OF FRIDAY, MARCH 29, 2019. THEME: WHEN THE KING VISITS HIS GARDEN SONGS OF SOLOMON 5: 1-16 1. I have come to my garden, my sister, my spouse; I have gathered my myrrh with my spice; I have eaten my honeycomb with my honey; I have drunk my wine with my milk. Eat, O friends! Drink, yes, drink deeply, O beloved ones! 2. I sleep, but my heart is awake; It is the voice of my beloved! He knocks, saying, “Open for me, my sister, my love, My dove, my perfect one; For my head is covered with dew, My locks with the drops of the night.” 3. I have taken off my robe; How can I put it on again? I have washed my feet; How can I defile them? 4. My beloved put his hand By the latch of the door, And my heart yearned for him. 5. I arose to open for my beloved, And my hands dripped with myrrh, My fingers with liquid myrrh, On the handles of the lock. 6. I opened for my beloved, But my beloved had turned away and was gone. My heart leaped up when he spoke. I sought him, but I could not find him; I called him, but he gave me no answer. 7. The watchmen who went about the city found me. They struck me, they wounded me; The keepers of the walls Took my veil away from me. 8. I charge you, O daughters of Jerusalem, If you find my beloved, That you tell him I am lovesick! 9. What is your beloved More than another beloved, O fairest among women? What is your beloved More than another beloved, That you so charge us? 10. My beloved is white and ruddy, Chief among ten thousand. 11. His head is like the finest gold; His locks are wavy, And black as a raven. 12. His eyes are like doves By the rivers of waters, Washed with milk, And fitly set. 13. His cheeks are like a bed of spices, Banks of scented herbs. His lips are lilies, Dripping liquid myrrh. 14. His hands are rods of gold Set with beryl. His body is carved ivory Inlaid with sapphires. 15. His legs are pillars of marble Set on bases of fine gold. His countenance is like Lebanon, Excellent as the cedars. 16. His mouth is most sweet, Yes, he is altogether lovely. This is my beloved, And this is my friend, O daughters of Jerusalem! Song of Solomon 5:1-16 NKJV GUIDE TEXT Many years ago, God woke me up around 4am and instructed me to pray. I was enjoying my sleep so I ignored the instruction. By 6.30am my father in-law was knocked down by a car as he was returning to his house after early morning prayers. He died before we could get to the hospital to see him. I cried profusely but it was too late. His death could have been averted when the King visited me and requested intercession but I was too sleepy to respond. The King in todays passage visited his bride at an unexpected period. She was tired and gave all sorts of good reasons why she should not welcome him (v.3). Unfortunately when she was ready to open the door, the King had gone. This story depicts what happens in our lives when we miss fellowships, church services and programmes, godly counsel due to beautiful excuses of business engagements, sleep, deadlines to meet, etc., while being ignorant of what heaven packaged for us in such programmes. We sometimes find God seemingly far away when we now decide to seek for Him like the bride. Note that the watchmen wounded her, took her veil and mantle in verses 6 and 7 in the process her looking for her king. These are some of the wounds we sustain (our righteousness and authority) when we turn a deaf ear when God is willing to help us. Today many are still sick, poor and in bondage because they wanted God to come when they were comfortable to receive him. Such people, like the bride, often lose great resources, righteousness, etc., when they finally decide to seek for God. May we not pay dearly to look for our king because we missed the time of our visitation! PRAYER: Father, please help me not to miss the time of my visitation. Credits : Daily fountain Devotional |
Re: Daily Fountain Devotional Guide 2019 (Anglican Communion) by iammarvellux(m): 2:19pm On Mar 29, 2019 |
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Re: Daily Fountain Devotional Guide 2019 (Anglican Communion) by iammarvellux(m): 3:10am On Mar 30, 2019 |
DAILY FOUNTAIN DEVOTIONAL GUIDE OF SATURDAY, MARCH 30, 2019 THEME: ABOVE ALL SONGS OF SOLOMON 6:1-13 1. Where has your beloved gone, O fairest among women? Where has your beloved turned aside, That we may seek him with you? 2. My beloved has gone to his garden, To the beds of spices, To feed his flock in the gardens, And to gather lilies. 3. I am my beloved’s, And my beloved is mine. He feeds his flock among the lilies. 4. O my love, you are as beautiful as Tirzah, Lovely as Jerusalem, Awesome as an army with banners! 5. Turn your eyes away from me, For they have overcome me. Your hair is like a flock of goats Going down from Gilead. 6. Your teeth are like a flock of sheep Which have come up from the washing; Every one bears twins, And none is barren among them. 7. Like a piece of pomegranate Are your temples behind your veil. 8. There are sixty queens And eighty concubines, And virgins without number. 9. My dove, my perfect one, Is the only one, The only one of her mother, The favorite of the one who bore her. The daughters saw her And called her blessed, The queens and the concubines, And they praised her. 10. Who is she who looks forth as the morning, Fair as the moon, Clear as the sun, Awesome as an army with banners? 11. I went down to the garden of nuts To see the verdure of the valley, To see whether the vine had budded And the pomegranates had bloomed. 12. Before I was even aware, My soul had made me As the chariots of my noble people. 13. Return, return, O Shulamite; Return, return, that we may look upon you! What would you see in the Shulamite— As it were, the dance of the two camps? Song of Solomon 6:1-13 NKJV GUIDE TEXT Today, the King commended his bride for excelling above all queens and virgins. She merited this commendation because she is the garden of her King (v.3). She is also undefiled and perfect (v.9). She was always talking about her king and never confessed negatively about him (vs.1-2) when the women asked her questions about the whereabouts of her beloved. She stands alone for her King and her character causes people to praise her (v.11). Every Christian is the garden of the Lord. This means that we are a deposit of His nature, power, gifts and plans. This demands fruitfulness through the sharing of the gospel with others as the bride did in verse 1 to the ladies. We are also expected to excel above others in character, to bring praises to God. We should live holy lives in this depraved generation and be ready to stand alone for our King even where sin is condoned. We are to trust God without wavering even when we face situations that make people to ask, where is our God? Hebrews chapter 11 outlines the great works of men and women who stood for their faith. God is looking for those who will stand above all for Him in this generation. Decide today to be one of them. PRAYER: Lord help me to stand and excel for you in all my endeavors in Jesus Name, Amen. Credits : Daily fountain Devotional : |
Re: Daily Fountain Devotional Guide 2019 (Anglican Communion) by iammarvellux(m): 4:41am On Mar 31, 2019 |
DAILY FOUNTAIN DEVOTIONAL GUIDE FOR MOTHERING SUNDAY, March 31, 2019 THEME: FIVE INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE NARROW GATE MATTHEW 7:1-13 1.“Judge not, that you be not judged. 2. For with what judgment you judge, you will be judged; and with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you. 3. And why do you look at the speck in your brother’s eye, but do not consider the plank in your own eye? 4. Or how can you say to your brother, ‘Let me remove the speck from your eye’; and look, a plank is in your own eye? 5. Hypocrite! First remove the plank from your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother’s eye. 6.“Do not give what is holy to the dogs; nor cast your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn and tear you in pieces. 7.“Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. 8. For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened. 9. Or what man is there among you who, if his son asks for bread, will give him a stone? 10. Or if he asks for a fish, will he give him a serpent? 11. If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give good things to those who ask Him! 12. Therefore, whatever you want men to do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets. 13.“Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and there are many who go in by it. Matthew 7:1-13 NKJV GUIDE TEXT Have you ever been to a cave? The entrance to caves is usually narrow, requiring entrants to make personal adjustments to pass through them. The tour guide usually gives instructions to enable entrants fit into the door and other parts of the cave so that they can be safe. Todays reading advises us to enter through the narrow gate if we want life (vs.13-14). Those who wish to heed to this advice are required to do the following: (1) First, conduct a personal inward search into their lives instead of criticizing others. The aim is to remove beams or impediments that will constitute an obstacle in their heavenly race. (2) Desist from giving holy things to dogs which entails playing or jesting with spiritual things, marrying non-believers, discussing spiritual matters/problems in the church with the wrong people. The result is that they will turn around and make a mockery of our faith (v.6). (3) Persevere in prayers (vs.7-. (4) Adhere to the golden rule which states that you should do what you want others to do for you (vs.12). (5) Trust absolutely on the faithfulness and love of God (vs.11). This truly requires a life of sacrifice. PRAYER: Lord help me to adhere to these instructions so that I can pass through the narrow gate of life in Jesus Name. AMEN. . *HAPPY MOTHERING SUNDAY* Credits : Daily Fountain Devotional |
Re: Daily Fountain Devotional Guide 2019 (Anglican Communion) by iammarvellux(m): 4:25am On Apr 01, 2019 |
DAILY FOUNTAIN DEVOTIONAL GUIDE OF MONDAY, APRIL 1, 2019 THEME: SEX AND MARRIAGE 1 CORINTHIANS 7:1-11 1. Now concerning the things of which you wrote to me: It is good for a man not to touch a woman. 2. Nevertheless, because of sexual immorality, let each man have his own wife, and let each woman have her own husband. 3. Let the husband render to his wife the affection due her, and likewise also the wife to her husband. 4. The wife does not have authority over her own body, but the husband does. And likewise the husband does not have authority over his own body, but the wife does. 5. Do not deprive one another except with consent for a time, that you may give yourselves to fasting and prayer; and come together again so that Satan does not tempt you because of your lack of self-control. 6. But I say this as a concession, not as a commandment. 7. For I wish that all men were even as I myself. But each one has his own gift from God, one in this manner and another in that. 8. But I say to the unmarried and to the widows: It is good for them if they remain even as I am; 9. but if they cannot exercise self-control, let them marry. For it is better to marry than to burn with passion. 10. Now to the married I command, yet not I but the Lord: A wife is not to depart from her husband. 11. But even if she does depart, let her remain unmarried or be reconciled to her husband. And a husband is not to divorce his wife. I Corinthians 7:1-11 NKJV GUIDE TEXT The Corinthians had written to Paul, asking him several questions with respect to sex and marriage (v.1). They had suggested that it is good for a man not to marry. Paul, in response said yes but advised that because of the prevalence of sexual immorality at Corinth, each man should have his own wife, and each woman should have her own husband (v.2). According to Paul, staying married or unmarried are both gifts from God. Paul was not saying here that the sole aim of marriage is to curb immorality but within a culture saturated with sexual immorality, marriage provides Gods way to satisfy these desires which are normal and natural. So for those who are gifted to marry, not marrying is exposing themselves to sexual temptation and immorality. For it is better to marry than to burn with lust. In marriage, which of course, must be monogamous as recommended by Paul in verse 2, the husband and wife have a responsibility to fulfill the sexual needs of each other. The only ground for abstinence is on the consent of both partners. The unmarried should abstain from all sexual relationships until they marry. Finally, verses 10 and 11 make it clear that divorce is not the will of God. PRAYER: Father, the author of marriage, please help me to enjoy and maximize the gift of marriage. Credits : Daily Fountain Devotional |
Re: Daily Fountain Devotional Guide 2019 (Anglican Communion) by iammarvellux(m): 1:49am On Apr 02, 2019 |
DAILY FOUNTAIN DEVOTIONAL GUIDE OF TUESDAY, APRIL 2, 2019 THEME: REPENTANCE, THE MISSING STEP OF SALVATION TEXT: MATTHEW 3:1-12 1. In those days John the Baptist came preaching in the wilderness of Judea, 2. and saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand!” 3. For this is he who was spoken of by the prophet Isaiah, saying: “The voice of one crying in the wilderness: ‘Prepare the way of the Lord ; Make His paths straight.’ ” 4. Now John himself was clothed in camel’s hair, with a leather belt around his waist; and his food was locusts and wild honey. 5. Then Jerusalem, all Judea, and all the region around the Jordan went out to him 6. and were baptized by him in the Jordan, confessing their sins. 7. But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees coming to his baptism, he said to them, “Brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come? 8. Therefore bear fruits worthy of repentance, 9. and do not think to say to yourselves, ‘We have Abraham as our father.’ For I say to you that God is able to raise up children to Abraham from these stones. 10. And even now the ax is laid to the root of the trees. Therefore every tree which does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. 11. I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance, but He who is coming after me is mightier than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. 12. His winnowing fan is in His hand, and He will thoroughly clean out His threshing floor, and gather His wheat into the barn; but He will burn up the chaff with unquenchable fire.” Matthew 3:1-12 NKJV GUIDE TEXT John the Baptist was a voice crying, repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand! He preached repentance. Jesus, in Mark 1:15 says, Repent and believe in the gospel. In Acts 2:37-38, on the day of Pentecost, Peter preached repentance saying, Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins. Paul also in Acts 20:20-21 said: testifying to Jews, and also to Greeks, repentance toward God and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ. Repentance is one of the great doctrines of the Christian faith. Repentance is the first move of any man in returning to God. Religion is not a substitute for repentance. Except you repent, you will perish (Luke 13:1-5). Repentance is decision, followed by action. It is not mere emotion. We all need to repent (Isaiah 55:6). We may not have committed immorality or stolen, but we have all turned our own way. The entire human race is guilty of iniquity (rebellion/ self-will). Unfortunately, many are confessing faith in Christ without repentance. The story of the prodigal son is one of the clearest examples of what repentance means (Luke 15:11-24). It is decision followed by action. Note that repentance is not a once-and- for-all thing; the more light comes to us from the word of God, the more we repent to align ourselves with the revealed truth. PRAYER: Father, please open my eyes to areas of my life I must repent of. Credits : Daily Fountain Devotional |
Re: Daily Fountain Devotional Guide 2019 (Anglican Communion) by iammarvellux(m): 8:13am On Apr 03, 2019 |
DAILY FOUNTAIN DEVOTIONAL GUIDE OF WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3, 2019 THEME: ARE YOUR HEAVENS CLOSED? MATTHEW 3:13-17 13. Then Jesus came from Galilee to John at the Jordan to be baptized by him. 14. And John tried to prevent Him, saying, “I need to be baptized by You, and are You coming to me?” 15. But Jesus answered and said to him, “Permit it to be so now, for thus it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness.” Then he allowed Him. 16. When He had been baptized, Jesus came up immediately from the water; and behold, the heavens were opened to Him, and He saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting upon Him. 17. And suddenly a voice came from heaven, saying, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.” Matthew 3:13-17 NKJV GUIDE TEXT Jesus came from Galilee to John at the Jordan to be baptized by him. What a distance it took Jesus to go for water baptism. John tried to prevent Him but Jesus insisted: permit it to be so now, for thus it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness.” Jesus went through the rigours of baptism to fulfill all righteousness, even though He did not need one. It will not be an assumption to say that the reason for Jesus submission to water baptism was to set us an example and to affirm this very important fundamental doctrine of the Christian faith. Christian baptism is a public confirmation of what has happened in the inside, a changed heart. Baptism is essentially a commitment. It is identification with Jesus in His death, burial and resurrection (Romans 6). It is a commitment to discipleship (Matthew 28:19-20). Notice that as soon as Jesus was baptized, the heavens were opened unto Him. Identifying with the death and resurrection of Jesus and commitment to practical discipleship, marked by a life of obedience, opens the heavens over a man. It makes a man secure the favour of God, and leads to living a life that pleases God. Are the heavens closed to you? Does it look to you that God is not well pleased with you? Check your life of obedience; insist on walking in obedience to the will of God that you know. PRAYER: Lord, help me yield to You unreservedly. Credits: Daily Fountain Devotional |
Re: Daily Fountain Devotional Guide 2019 (Anglican Communion) by iammarvellux(m): 8:38am On Apr 03, 2019 |
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Re: Daily Fountain Devotional Guide 2019 (Anglican Communion) by iammarvellux(m): 1:53am On Apr 04, 2019 |
THE DAILY FOUNTAIN DEVOTIONAL CHURCH OF NIGERIA (ANGLICAN COMMUNION) DATE: THURSDAY, APRIL 4, 2019 TOPIC: VICTORY OVER TEMPTATION READING: Matthew 4:1-11 King James Version (KJV) "1. Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil. 2 And when he had fasted forty days and forty nights, he was afterward an hungred. 3 And when the tempter came to him, he said, If thou be the Son of God, command that these stones be made bread. 4 But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God. 5 Then the devil taketh him up into the holy city, and setteth him on a pinnacle of the temple, 6 And saith unto him, If thou be the Son of God, cast thyself down: for it is written, He shall give his angels charge concerning thee: and in their hands they shall bear thee up, lest at any time thou dash thy foot against a stone. 7 Jesus said unto him, It is written again, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God. 8 Again, the devil taketh him up into an exceeding high mountain, and sheweth him all the kingdoms of the world, and the glory of them; 9 And saith unto him, All these things will I give thee, if thou wilt fall down and worship me. 10 Then saith Jesus unto him, Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve. 11 Then the devil leaveth him, and, behold, angels came and ministered unto him." MESSAGE: Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil (v.1). It would seem that to the Holy Spirit, the journey to temptation is an upward journey whereas in the mind of the devil, it is a journey downwards. God allows temptation for our promotion while Satan tempts us for our demotion. Jesus, our Master, was tempted by the devil and hence, none of His disciples is exempt from temptation. We must approach temptation as an opportunity for growth or promotion as James observed, calling it "the trial of faith." Satan tempts us most in the area of our greater hunger/desire (vs. 2-3). James affirms this truth (James 1: 13-14),1 is also important to note the nature of temptation from the passage temptation is progressive, if the devil fails at the first attempt, he tries the second and the third and when these fail, he waits for an opportune time. Hence, one does not outgrow temptation nor does one gain victory over temptation once and for all (vs. 3-10) Moreover, the temptation of Jesus reveals the three natures of Satan’s temptation of man: the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes and the pride of life. The instrument Jesus used to defeat the devil and overcome temptation is the word of God. The word of God and prayer are the two key instruments for fighting temptation (Psalm 119: 11; Matthew 6: 13). PRAYER: Father, grant me grace to be victorious over temptations. Credits : Daily Fountain Devotional |
Re: Daily Fountain Devotional Guide 2019 (Anglican Communion) by iammarvellux(m): 2:23am On Apr 05, 2019 |
THE DAILY FOUNTAIN DEVOTIONAL CHURCH OF NIGERIA (ANGLICAN COMMUNION) DATE: FRIDAY, APRIL 5, 2019 TOPIC: PREACH THE GOSPEL READING: Matthew 4.12-17 King James Version KJV "12Now when Jesus had heard that John was cast into prison, he departed into Galilee; 13 And leaving Nazareth, he came and dwelt in Capernaum, which is upon the sea coast, in the borders of Zabulon and Nephthalim: 14 That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying, 15 The land of Zabulon, and the land of Nephthalim, by the way of the sea, beyond Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles; 16 The people which sat in darkness saw great light; and to them which sat in the region and shadow of death light is sprung up. 17 From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand." MESSAGE: Following the imprisonment of John, Jesus went and lived in Capernaum. His time there was so effective that the conclusion was that those who sat in the region of darkness saw a great light. It was by his lifestyle that Jesus preached first. How did He live that people around concluded that "Light has dawned?" Are you living out the principles of God’s word in your environment? Can those around you conclude that your life is bringing the light of the word of God to them? Verse 17 tells us the beginning of our Lord’s ministry among men. He began to preach and to say, "Repent for the kingdom of heaven is at hand." It is important to note that there is no work as important to the souls of men as the preaching of the gospel! no office as honourable as that of the preacher. It is the office which the Son of God was not ashamed to take up, the office to which He appointed His twelve apostles and the work which Paul, in his old age, charged Timothy to do. It is for the conversion and edification of souls. We must keep praying for Nigeria that the preaching of the word will go unhindered. And because of the importance of preaching in the church, nothing must be placed above the preaching of the word. PRAYER: Father; please give Your church great utterance for the preaching of Your word in these last days. Credits: Daily Fountain Devotional |
Re: Daily Fountain Devotional Guide 2019 (Anglican Communion) by iammarvellux(m): 12:28am On Apr 06, 2019 |
THE DAILY FOUNTAIN DEVOTIONAL CHURCH OF NIGERIA (ANGLICAN COMMUNION) DATE: SATURDAY, APRIL 6, 2019 TOPIC: DISCIPLES AND DISCIPLE-MAKING READING: Matthew 4:18-22 King James Version (KJV) "18 And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers. 19 And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men. 20 And they straightway left their nets, and followed him. 21 And going on from thence, he saw other two brethren, James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, in a ship with Zebedee their father, mending their nets; and he called them. 22 And they immediately left the ship and their father, and followed him." MESSAGE: Jesus, from the onset of His ministry, not only began to preach (v.17) but also began to search and call men whom He trained to fish for other men. This is very instructive for us because no man is everlasting and no man can be everywhere at the same time. So, when we preach the gospel, we must also be committed to raising men that will be able to do what we are doing. The gospel spreads faster this way and it also guarantees continuity. Notice the class of men whom the Lord Jesus chose to be His disciples; it included fishermen. Anyone can become a disciple and a fisher of men; willingness to hear the voice of Jesus and follow Him is the basic requirement. Ordinary people turned into great soul winners. That is what discipleship can achieve. We must therefore not only be engaged in the preaching of the gospel but also in the making of disciples who can do what we are doing. The sons of Zebedee left their boat with their father and followed Jesus. What do you need to leave to follow? Are you dragging a -boat of self- righteousness that is not allowing you see how much you need Jesus in your life? Are you dragging a boat of self-sufficiency that is not allowing you to see your need for a discipler over your life? Check! PRAYER: Father; please make me a disciple indeed. Crefits: Daily Fountain Devotional |
Re: Daily Fountain Devotional Guide 2019 (Anglican Communion) by iammarvellux(m): 12:14am On Apr 07, 2019 |
THE DAILY FOUNTAIN DEVOTIONAL CHURCH OF NIGERIA (ANGLICAN COMMUNION) DATE: SUNDAY, APRIL 7, 2019 (Lent 5) TOPIC: THE GLORY OF THE CROSS READING: John 12:20-32 King James Version (KJV) "20 And there were certain Greeks among them that came up to worship at the feast: 21 The same came therefore to Philip, which was of Bethsaida of Galilee, and desired him, saying, Sir, we would see Jesus. 22 Philip cometh and telleth Andrew: and again Andrew and Philip tell Jesus. 23 And Jesus answered them, saying, The hour is come, that the Son of man should be glorified. 24 Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit. 25 He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal. 26 If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall also my servant be: if any man serve me, him will my Father honour. 27 Now is my soul troubled; and what shall I say? Father, save me from this hour: but for this cause came I unto this hour. 28 Father, glorify thy name. Then came there a voice from heaven, saying, I have both glorified it, and will glorify it again. 29 The people therefore, that stood by, and heard it, said that it thundered: others said, An angel spake to him. 30 Jesus answered and said, This voice came not because of me, but for your sakes. 31 Now is the judgment of this world: now shall the prince of this world be cast out. 32 And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me." MESSAGE: Some Greeks sought Jesus. Jesus had just been hailed as the coming King and Messiah by teeming thousands. "The world is gone after Him" (John 12: 19). Some Greek pilgrims who had come to attend the Passover Feast wished to see this Jesus who was being proclaimed King. What Jesus did was try to correct the misunderstood idea of the Messiah held by the world. He wanted to prepare both the Greeks and those standing around, for His death. He wanted to teach that the way to glory is not through triumph and praise, neither was it through domination and subjection but through death to self and through service to God and man. The cross is the glory of the Messiah (v.23). The cross brings forth fruit (v.24). The cross demands man’s death to self (vs.25-26). Man must lose his life to bear eternal life. The cross fulfils Jesus' cause (v.27). The cross glorifies God’s name (vs.28¬30). The cross judges the world - the prince of the world (v.31). The cross draws all men (vs.32-33). To dodge the cross is to miss the crown. The way to glory is the way of the cross. To follow Him, we must take up the cross daily. Determine to boast in nothing save the cross of Christ. PRAYER: Father; please help me to carry my cross daily; may the power of the cross and its glory be manifested in my life. Credits : Daily Fountain Devotional |
Re: Daily Fountain Devotional Guide 2019 (Anglican Communion) by iammarvellux(m): 1:32am On Apr 08, 2019 |
THE DAILY FOUNTAIN DEVOTIONAL CHURCH OF NIGERIA (ANGLICAN COMMUNION) DATE: MONDAY, APRIL 8, 2019 TOPIC: HOLISTIC PREACHING OF THE GOSPEL READING: Matthew 4:23-25 King James Version (KJV) "23 And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all manner of sickness and all manner of disease among the people. 24 And his fame went throughout all Syria: and they brought unto him all sick people that were taken with divers diseases and torments, and those which were possessed with devils, and those which were lunatick, and those that had the palsy; and he healed them. 25 And there followed him great multitudes of people from Galilee, and from Decapolis, and from Jerusalem, and from Judaea, and from beyond Jordan." MESSAGE: Jesus’ ministry drew a lot of people, not simply because He was Jesus but because His ministry was holistic. He went about Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all kinds of sicknesses and diseases among the people (vs.23). Jesus was not only interested in the prosperity of their soul and spirit but also in the prosperity of their body (health). This was the character of Jesus’ ministry. We must also seek this kind of ministry if we must be relevant in this generation. However, it is important to note the underlying motivation for Jesus’ healing of the people with diverse kinds of diseases and illnesses. He did not heal simply to show off His power but His actions were motivated by a heart of compassion and kindness towards the people. Healing power is not limited to Jesus alone; it is available to all believers as He promised in Mark 16: 15-18. Jesus brings complete salvation; believers in Him must also live and preach this full salvation. Is your preaching holistic? Are you saved? If yes, thank Him. If not pray and receive Him now. PRAYER: Father, revive your Church to the preaching of a holistic gospel that brings complete salvation. Credits : Daily Fountain Devotional |
Re: Daily Fountain Devotional Guide 2019 (Anglican Communion) by iammarvellux(m): 1:34pm On Apr 09, 2019 |
THE DAILY FOUNTAIN DEVOTIONAL CHURCH OF NIGERIA (ANGLICAN COMMUNION) DATE: TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2019 TOPIC: KINGDOM LIFESTYLE READING: Matthew 5:1-12 King James Version (KJV) "1 And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him: 2 And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying, 3 Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. 5 Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. 6 Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. 7 Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. 8 Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God. 9 Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. 10 Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11 Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. 12 Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you." MESSAGE: The verses in our text today are part of what is called the "Sermon on the Mount." It is important to note that every word of the Lord Jesus ought to be most precious to professing Christians. The "Sermon on the Mount" reveals to us the following: (i) What kind of people Christians ought to be (ii) the character Christians ought to exhibit (iii) the outward walk and inward habit of a follower of Jesus. It is wisdom to often study these teachings, ponder each sentence, and prove ourselves by it. For example, The Lord Jesus calls them blessed, who are poor in spirit (v.3). He means the humble, and the lowly-minded, the self-abased. He means those who are deeply convinced of their personal need for God. The Lord Jesus calls them blessed, who mourn (v.4). He means those who sorrow for sin, and grieve daily over their own shortcomings. The Lord Jesus calls them blessed, who are meek (v5). He means those who are of a patient and contented spirit. They are willing to put up with little honour here below. They can bear injuries without resentment. They are not ready to take offence. Blessed are such! They are never losers in the long run. Can you be called blessed? PRAYER: Lord, I commit to a growing knowledge of these principles of the life of the kingdom. Credits : Daily Fountain Devotional |
Re: Daily Fountain Devotional Guide 2019 (Anglican Communion) by iammarvellux(m): 1:48pm On Apr 09, 2019 |
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Re: Daily Fountain Devotional Guide 2019 (Anglican Communion) by iammarvellux(m): 12:11am On Apr 10, 2019 |
THE DAILY FOUNTAIN DEVOTIONAL CHURCH OF NIGERIA (ANGLICAN COMMUNION) DATE: WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10, 2019 TOPIC: SALT AND LIGHT READING: Matthew 5:13-16 King James Version (KJV) "13 Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. 14 Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. 15 Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. 16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven." MESSAGE: In these verses, the Lord Jesus deals with the character which true Christians must support and maintain in the world. True Christians are to be in the world as salt. Salt has a peculiar taste of its own, unlike anything else. When mingled with other substances, it preserves them from corruption. It imparts a portion of its taste to everything it is mixed with. It is useful so long as it maintains its savour. True Christians are to be in the world as light. It is the property of light to be distinct from darkness. The least spark in a dark room can be seen at once. Of all things created, light is one of the most useful. Without it, the world would be a gloomy blank. "Salt" and "light" evidently imply peculiarity, both of heart and life; of faith and practice. Have we grace? Then it must be seen. Have we the Spirit? Then there must be fruit. Have we any saving religion? Then there must be a difference of habits, tastes, and turn of mind, between us and those who think only of the world. It is perfectly clear that true Christianity is something more than being baptised and going to Church. We must dare to be singular and unlike the world, if we mean to be saved. PRAYER: Father, please help me to be the salt and the light of the world as You desire. Creduts: Daily Fountain Devotional |
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THE DAILY FOUNTAIN DEVOTIONAL CHURCH OF NIGERIA (ANGLICAN COMMUNION) DATE: THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 2019 TOPIC: JESUS - OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS READING: Matthew 5:17-26 King James Version (KJV) "17 Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil. 18 For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled. 19 Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall do and teach them, the same shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven. 20 For I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven. 21 Ye have heard that it was said of them of old time, Thou shalt not kill; and whosoever shall kill shall be in danger of the judgment: 22 But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council: but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire. 23 Therefore if thou bring thy gift to the altar, and there rememberest that thy brother hath ought against thee; 24 Leave there thy gift before the altar, and go thy way; first be reconciled to thy brother, and then come and offer thy gift. 25 Agree with thine adversary quickly, whiles thou art in the way with him; lest at any time the adversary deliver thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and thou be cast into prison. 26 Verily I say unto thee, Thou shalt by no means come out thence, till thou hast paid the uttermost farthing." MESSAGE: Jesus taught about the character, blessedness and influence of the citizens of heaven (vs.3-16). Here, He talks about the righteousness expected of His disciples. He begins by correcting the false impression that He came to abolish the Law and the prophets. Jesus came to fulfil the Law and to show us its meaning by His obedience which becomes our very source of salvation. He fulfils the Law in His death - in which we see the reality of the Law’s demand for holiness. He fulfils the law in us, too, by His grace and by the Work of the Holy Spirit, through which He writes again, God’s Law On our hearts. He fulfils it by living the quality of life which the Law aspired. The Law, therefore, implies far more than the Pharisees' safe interpretations. Man looks on the exterior, but God examines the heart, which is often the root of sin. Friend, no one can be righteous or be saved through the Law but only through Christ Jesus, who is our Saviour and righteousness. He has fulfilled the demands of God on our behalf by His death on the cross. When you believe Him and put your trust and hope in Him, you will find acceptance before God as there is no other way of becoming righteous apart from Christ! PRAYER: Lord Jesus, help me to daily confirm to Your image and be clothed in Your righteousness. Amen Credits : Daily Fountain Devotional |
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DAILY FOUNTAIN DEVOTIONAL GUIDE OF FRIDAY, APRIL 12, 2019 THEME: A CALL TO FAITHFULNESS MATTHEW 5:27-37 27.“You have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not commit adultery.’ 28. But I say to you that whoever looks at a woman to lust for her has already committed adultery with her in his heart. 29. If your right eye causes you to sin, pluck it out and cast it from you; for it is more profitable for you that one of your members perish, than for your whole body to be cast into hell. 30. And if your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off and cast it from you; for it is more profitable for you that one of your members perish, than for your whole body to be cast into hell. 31.“Furthermore it has been said, ‘Whoever divorces his wife, let him give her a certificate of divorce.’ 32. But I say to you that whoever divorces his wife for any reason except sexual immorality causes her to commit adultery; and whoever marries a woman who is divorced commits adultery. 33.“Again you have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not swear falsely, but shall perform your oaths to the Lord.’ 34. But I say to you, do not swear at all: neither by heaven, for it is God’s throne; 35. nor by the earth, for it is His footstool; nor by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King. 36. Nor shall you swear by your head, because you cannot make one hair white or black. 37. But let your ‘Yes’ be ‘Yes,’ and your ‘No,’ ‘No.’ For whatever is more than these is from the evil one. Matthew 5:27-37 NKJV GUIDE TEXT In todays passage, Jesus speaks of the need for faithfulness in our lives, through fulfilling our commitments. This is essential to God, who sometimes measures our love for others by checking if we have fulfilled our commitments. Jesus here talks of our commitments to marriage and to the promises made to one another. Being married to a person is not itself the commitment, but remaining sexually loyal to ones spouse in practice and even in sexual thoughts. Concerning promises, Jesus instructs that we make clear promises and keep them. We should not undermine such promises in small ways but be faithful in every way. If we are unfaithful, we become associated with Satan - the father of lies. There is no blessing for unfaithfulness, but judgment! Think about your relationship and commitment to God. Are you faithfully committed to Him? What of your commitment to your spouse, parents, children, neighbours, fellowship and the body of Christ? Do you destroy their precious peace, lives and even souls, through unfaithfulness? Can people rely on your words? When you say you will do something, is it as good as done? Where you have failed, there is hope in Jesus Christ hope of salvation, of healing and restoration! Commitment should be part of a full life, even in uncertain situations. Keep commitments, no matter how small, in the biggest way possible. PRAYER: Lord, give me grace to be faithful in my walk with You, in family life and public life Credits : Daily Fountain Devotional |
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DAILY FOUNTAIN DEVOTIONAL GUIDE OF SATURDAY, APRIL 13, 2019 THEME: FUNCTIONAL PRAYER MATTHEW 6:5-18 5.“And when you pray, you shall not be like the hypocrites. For they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the corners of the streets, that they may be seen by men. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward. 6. But you, when you pray, go into your room, and when you have shut your door, pray to your Father who is in the secret place; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly. 7. And when you pray, do not use vain repetitions as the heathen do. For they think that they will be heard for their many words. 8.“Therefore do not be like them. For your Father knows the things you have need of before you ask Him. 9. In this manner, therefore, pray: Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. 10. Your kingdom come. Your will be done On earth as it is in heaven. 11. Give us this day our daily bread. 12. And forgive us our debts, As we forgive our debtors. 13. And do not lead us into temptation, But deliver us from the evil one. For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. 14.“For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. 15. But if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses. 16.“Moreover, when you fast, do not be like the hypocrites, with a sad countenance. For they disfigure their faces that they may appear to men to be fasting. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward. 17. But you, when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face, 18. so that you do not appear to men to be fasting, but to your Father who is in the secret place; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly. Matthew 6:5-18 NKJV GUIDE TEXT One of the privileges we have as children of God is prayer. Through prayer, we receive mercy and grace to help in time of need and find peace that guards our hearts and minds. But this privilege does not mean that God must answer all prayers. In todays reading, Jesus talks about two basic kinds of prayer. The first is showmanship prayer by which the person praying draws attention to himself seeking to be known as spiritual and holy. The second is relational prayer - one that seeks time with the Father. This prayer is offered to be seen and heard of God according to a pattern (as taught by Jesus) and with a merciful heart. God answers such a prayer. Is your prayer marked by humility and pleading for mercy or do you make a show out of your prayers? Do you talk with God when you pray or you talk to yourself? Remember, God is not swayed by quantity of words, but by quality of the heart! Most important is the fact that if you do not have a private prayer life, there is no good praying publicly. If you believe that God hears prayers and rewards those who diligently seek Him, then make sure you offer the kind of prayer that God is pleased with. PRAYER: Dear Lord, help me to pray from a pure heart in accordance with Your will and in faith. Credits:: Daily Fountain Devotional |
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DAILY FOUNTAIN DEVOTIONAL GUIDE OF SUNDAY, APRIL 14, 2019 (PALM SUNDAY) THEME: HOPE IS COMING MATTHEW 21:1-13 1. Now when they drew near Jerusalem, and came to Bethphage, at the Mount of Olives, then Jesus sent two disciples, 2. saying to them, “Go into the village opposite you, and immediately you will find a donkey tied, and a colt with her. Loose them and bring them to Me. 3. And if anyone says anything to you, you shall say, ‘The Lord has need of them,’ and immediately he will send them.” 4. All this was done that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying: 5.“Tell the daughter of Zion, ‘Behold, your King is coming to you, Lowly, and sitting on a donkey, A colt, the foal of a donkey.’ ” 6. So the disciples went and did as Jesus commanded them. 7. They brought the donkey and the colt, laid their clothes on them, and set Him on them. 8. And a very great multitude spread their clothes on the road; others cut down branches from the trees and spread them on the road. 9. Then the multitudes who went before and those who followed cried out, saying: “Hosanna to the Son of David! ‘Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord !’ Hosanna in the highest!” 10. And when He had come into Jerusalem, all the city was moved, saying, “Who is this?” 11. So the multitudes said, “This is Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth of Galilee.” 12. Then Jesus went into the temple of God and drove out all those who bought and sold in the temple, and overturned the tables of the money changers and the seats of those who sold doves. 13. And He said to them, “It is written, ‘My house shall be called a house of prayer,’ but you have made it a ‘den of thieves.’ ” Matthew. 21:1-13 NKJV GUIDE TEXT When the two disciples brought the colt and the donkey, they placed their coats and garments upon the young colt to serve as a saddle for Jesus. The people were all excited, hoping that Jesus was coming to overthrow the power of Rome and liberate them. Jesus was not coming to destroy the Romans, but rather to deal with the issue of sin in our lives. His agenda is to lead us into a deeper relationship with God, so that He might change our lives, and we will receive that which is truly important in life. Depending on the hope they had, they responded to Jesus differently. One group took off their coats and clothing and laid them down the pathway as a royal carpet for the animal to walk on to honour Jesus. Another cut palm branches and laid them down as means of honouring Jesus. A third group simply stood alongside the road and cheered briefly and went back to their businesses. Today Jesus our hope for peace and eternal life is marching into hearts. The hope you have in Him will determine how much of your heart you allow Him take possession of. He desires to make every heart His home but will not force it upon you. With Jesus in your heart, you have hope! PRAYER: Lord Jesus, my hope is in You. Help me surrender wholly to You. ITS PALM SUNDAY! Credits : Daily Fountain Devotional |
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DAILY FOUNTAIN DEVOTIONAL GUIDE OF APRIL 15, 2019 (MONDAY OF HOLY WEEK) THEME: A SWORD OR A CUP? TEXT: JOHN 18:1-18 1. When Jesus had spoken these words, He went out with His disciples over the Brook Kidron, where there was a garden, which He and His disciples entered. 2. And Judas, who betrayed Him, also knew the place; for Jesus often met there with His disciples. 3. Then Judas, having received a detachment of troops, and officers from the chief priests and Pharisees, came there with lanterns, torches, and weapons. 4. Jesus therefore, knowing all things that would come upon Him, went forward and said to them, “Whom are you seeking?” 5. They answered Him, “Jesus of Nazareth.” Jesus said to them, “I am He. ” And Judas, who betrayed Him, also stood with them. 6. Now when He said to them, “I am He, ” they drew back and fell to the ground. 7. Then He asked them again, “Whom are you seeking?” And they said, “Jesus of Nazareth.” 8. Jesus answered, “I have told you that I am He. Therefore, if you seek Me, let these go their way,” 9. that the saying might be fulfilled which He spoke, “Of those whom You gave Me I have lost none.” 10. Then Simon Peter, having a sword, drew it and struck the high priest’s servant, and cut off his right ear. The servant’s name was Malchus. 11. So Jesus said to Peter, “Put your sword into the sheath. Shall I not drink the cup which My Father has given Me?” 12. Then the detachment of troops and the captain and the officers of the Jews arrested Jesus and bound Him. 13. And they led Him away to Annas first, for he was the father-in-law of Caiaphas who was high priest that year. 14. Now it was Caiaphas who advised the Jews that it was expedient that one man should die for the people. 15. And Simon Peter followed Jesus, and so did another disciple. Now that disciple was known to the high priest, and went with Jesus into the courtyard of the high priest. 16. But Peter stood at the door outside. Then the other disciple, who was known to the high priest, went out and spoke to her who kept the door, and brought Peter in. 17. Then the servant girl who kept the door said to Peter, “You are not also one of this Man’s disciples, are you?” He said, “I am not.” 18. Now the servants and officers who had made a fire of coals stood there, for it was cold, and they warmed themselves. And Peter stood with them and warmed himself. John 18:1-18 NKJV GUIDE TEXT Jesus crossed the Kidron, fully conscious that Judas would betray Him, and went to Gethsemane to surrender to the Fathers will. His disciples had affirmed their devotion to Him and Peter here, proved it by drawing his sword for a fight. Jesus said to him, "Put your sword away! Shall I not drink the cup the Father has given me?" Peter had a sword in his hand (symbolizing rebellion against the will of God) but Jesus had a cup to drink (symbolizing suffering and His submission to it). Peter was resisting Gods will and hindering the work that Jesus came to accomplish, but Jesus was submitting to it. Peter made mistakes, used the wrong approach/ weapons and accomplished the wrong result! He was sincere, but sincerely wrong, perhaps due to his prayerlessness. Remember Jesus had asked them to pray with Him but instead, they slept. What is in your hand today a sword, or a cup? You may not have a physical sword but that of intellect, wealth, wisdom, resources, power, certificates, position, strength, etc. Do you use them to oppose and struggle against the work and will of the Lord? Like Jesus, you must learn to submit to the will of God for your life, using everything you possess. The surest way of doing so is through prayers!, PRAYER: Father, help me to stop struggling against Your will but to be submissive to show forth Your glory. Credits: Daily Fountain Devotional |
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DAILY FOUNTAIN DEVOTIONAL GUIDE OF TUESDAY, APRIL 16, 2019 (TUESDAY OF HOLY WEEK) THEME: CHOOSE LIFE JOHN 18:28-40 28. Then they led Jesus from Caiaphas to the Praetorium, and it was early morning. But they themselves did not go into the Praetorium, lest they should be defiled, but that they might eat the Passover. 29. Pilate then went out to them and said, “What accusation do you bring against this Man?” 30. They answered and said to him, “If He were not an evildoer, we would not have delivered Him up to you.” 31. Then Pilate said to them, “You take Him and judge Him according to your law.” Therefore the Jews said to him, “It is not lawful for us to put anyone to death,” 32. that the saying of Jesus might be fulfilled which He spoke, signifying by what death He would die. 33. Then Pilate entered the Praetorium again, called Jesus, and said to Him, “Are You the King of the Jews?” 34. Jesus answered him, “Are you speaking for yourself about this, or did others tell you this concerning Me?” 35. Pilate answered, “Am I a Jew? Your own nation and the chief priests have delivered You to me. What have You done?” 36. Jesus answered, “My kingdom is not of this world. If My kingdom were of this world, My servants would fight, so that I should not be delivered to the Jews; but now My kingdom is not from here.” 37. Pilate therefore said to Him, “Are You a king then?” Jesus answered, “You say rightly that I am a king. For this cause I was born, and for this cause I have come into the world, that I should bear witness to the truth. Everyone who is of the truth hears My voice.” 38. Pilate said to Him, “What is truth?” And when he had said this, he went out again to the Jews, and said to them, “I find no fault in Him at all. 39.“But you have a custom that I should release someone to you at the Passover. Do you therefore want me to release to you the King of the Jews?” 40. Then they all cried again, saying, “Not this Man, but Barabbas!” Now Barabbas was a robber. John 18:28-40 NKJV GUIDE TEXT Jesus was taken from the Garden of Gethsemane to Annas and then to Caiaphas where selected members of the Sanhedrin gathered. False witnesses came forward to testify against Him. During the examination, no evidence was found against Him. But instead of dismissing Him, they proceeded to hold an illegal court where they condemned Jesus to death on the charge of blasphemy. They took Him to Pilate - the Roman governor where they changed their charge against Jesus from blasphemy to treason! Pilate examined Him and attempted to release Him because he knew that He was innocent, but the people pushed for His death. When given the opportunity to choose whom he should release to them, the Jews chose Barabbas a notorious prisoner, a robber, a rebel, a murderer! They chose to have a murderer and robber live among them than Jesus, the giver of life. Barabbas was set free but the King of glory was sentenced to die! Today, the choice before us is the choice between eternal life and eternal death. Jesus offers eternal life but the world and its pleasures offer eternal death. You have a choice today. Choose Jesus Christ and you will reign eternally with Him in heaven. This choice begins with a humble confession of your sin and invitation of Christ into your life! PRAYER: Eternal God, give me grace to choose Christ today over and above all others. Credits : Daily Fountain Devotional |
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DAILY FOUNTAIN DEVOTIONAL GUIDE OF WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17, 2019 (WEDNESDAY OF HOLY WEEK) EVERYTHING IS COMPLETE JOHN 19:12-30 12. From then on Pilate sought to release Him, but the Jews cried out, saying, “If you let this Man go, you are not Caesar’s friend. Whoever makes himself a king speaks against Caesar.” 13. When Pilate therefore heard that saying, he brought Jesus out and sat down in the judgment seat in a place that is called The Pavement, but in Hebrew, Gabbatha. 14. Now it was the Preparation Day of the Passover, and about the sixth hour. And he said to the Jews, “Behold your King!” 15. But they cried out, “Away with Him, away with Him! Crucify Him!” Pilate said to them, “Shall I crucify your King?” The chief priests answered, “We have no king but Caesar!” 16. Then he delivered Him to them to be crucified. So they took Jesus and led Him away. 17. And He, bearing His cross, went out to a place called the Place of a Skull, which is called in Hebrew, Golgotha, 18. where they crucified Him, and two others with Him, one on either side, and Jesus in the center. 19. Now Pilate wrote a title and put it on the cross. And the writing was: JESUS OF NAZARETH, THE KING OF THE JEWS. 20. Then many of the Jews read this title, for the place where Jesus was crucified was near the city; and it was written in Hebrew, Greek, and Latin. 21. Therefore the chief priests of the Jews said to Pilate, “Do not write, ‘The King of the Jews,’ but, ‘He said, “I am the King of the Jews.” ’ ” 22. Pilate answered, “What I have written, I have written.” 23. Then the soldiers, when they had crucified Jesus, took His garments and made four parts, to each soldier a part, and also the tunic. Now the tunic was without seam, woven from the top in one piece. 24. They said therefore among themselves, “Let us not tear it, but cast lots for it, whose it shall be,” that the Scripture might be fulfilled which says: “They divided My garments among them, And for My clothing they cast lots.” Therefore the soldiers did these things. 25. Now there stood by the cross of Jesus His mother, and His mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. 26. When Jesus therefore saw His mother, and the disciple whom He loved standing by, He said to His mother, “Woman, behold your son!” 27. Then He said to the disciple, “Behold your mother!” And from that hour that disciple took her to his own home. 28. After this, Jesus, knowing that all things were now accomplished, that the Scripture might be fulfilled, said, “I thirst!” 29. Now a vessel full of sour wine was sitting there; and they filled a sponge with sour wine, put it on hyssop, and put it to His mouth. 30. So when Jesus had received the sour wine, He said, “It is finished!” And bowing His head, He gave up His spirit. John 19:12-30 NKJV GUIDE TEXT Pilate was convinced of the innocence of Jesus and sought to release Him instead of yielding to the malice and envy of the people. But the Jews insisted! Pilate did not want to lose the favour of Caesar or be considered unfaithful, so he delivered Jesus into their hands. They took Jesus away and crucified Him. When He asked for water, they soaked a sponge in vinegar and gave Him. Jesus looked up to heaven and cried, It is finished. By this, Jesus is saying that His job of saving the world has been completed. His sacrifice was not only perfect but acceptable to God. Sin has a devastating effect of separating us from God. Jesus had to deal with sin and restore our relationship with God so we can have hope of heaven. He died on the cross to get rid of the power of sin. By His death, He reconciled us to God, paid the price of sin in full cancelled all debts, procured complete peace, pardon and forgiveness for us. He has finished the task and nothing else needs to be done or added to what has been done. Salvation is complete. All that is needed of you is to believe in the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved. Have you believed? If not, you can do it today. PRAYER: Lord Jesus, Your death has given me hope of life forever. Help me to believe You with all my heart. Credits : Daily Fountain Devotional |
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