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✝️📗DAILY FOUNTAIN DEVOTIONAL
Date: 2023-Apr-22

🎯TOPIC: SIN KILLS


✝️ TEXT: Judges 16: 1-31(NKJV)
16:1. Now Samson went to Gaza and saw a harlot there, and went in to her.
16:2. [When] the Gazites [were told,] "Samson has come here!" they surrounded [the place] and lay in wait for him all night at the gate of the city. They were quiet all night, saying, "In the morning, when it is daylight, we will kill him."
16:3. And Samson lay [low] till midnight; then he arose at midnight, took hold of the doors of the gate of the city and the two gateposts, pulled them up, bar and all, put [them] on his shoulders, and carried them to the top of the hill that faces Hebron.
16:4. Afterward it happened that he loved a woman in the Valley of Sorek, whose name [was] Delilah.
16:5. And the lords of the Philistines came up to her and said to her, "Entice him, and find out where his great strength [lies,] and by what [means] we may overpower him, that we may bind him to afflict him; and every one of us will give you eleven hundred [pieces] of silver."
16:6. So Delilah said to Samson, "Please tell me where your great strength [lies,] and with what you may be bound to afflict you."
16:7. And Samson said to her, "If they bind me with seven fresh bowstrings, not yet dried, then I shall become weak, and be like any [other] man."
16:8. So the lords of the Philistines brought up to her seven fresh bowstrings, not yet dried, and she bound him with them.
16:9. Now [men were] lying in wait, staying with her in the room. And she said to him, "The Philistines [are] upon you, Samson!" But he broke the bowstrings as a strand of yarn breaks when it touches fire. So the secret of his strength was not known.
16:10. Then Delilah said to Samson, "Look, you have mocked me and told me lies. Now, please tell me what you may be bound with."
16:11. So he said to her, "If they bind me securely with new ropes that have never been used, then I shall become weak, and be like any [other] man."
16:12. Therefore Delilah took new ropes and bound him with them, and said to him, "The Philistines [are] upon you, Samson!" And [men were] lying in wait, staying in the room. But he broke them off his arms like a thread.
16:13. Delilah said to Samson, "Until now you have mocked me and told me lies. Tell me what you may be bound with." And he said to her, "If you weave the seven locks of my head into the web of the loom" --
16:14. So she wove [it] tightly with the batten of the loom, and said to him, "The Philistines [are] upon you, Samson!" But he awoke from his sleep, and pulled out the batten and the web from the loom.
16:15. Then she said to him, "How can you say, 'I love you,' when your heart [is] not with me? You have mocked me these three times, and have not told me where your great strength [lies."]
16:16. And it came to pass, when she pestered him daily with her words and pressed him, [so] that his soul was vexed to death,
16:17. that he told her all his heart, and said to her, "No razor has ever come upon my head, for I [have been] a Nazirite to God from my mother's womb. If I am shaven, then my strength will leave me, and I shall become weak, and be like any [other] man."
16:18. When Delilah saw that he had told her all his heart, she sent and called for the lords of the Philistines, saying, "Come up once more, for he has told me all his heart." So the lords of the Philistines came up to her and brought the money in their hand.
16:19. Then she lulled him to sleep on her knees, and called for a man and had him shave off the seven locks of his head. Then she began to torment him, and his strength left him.
16:20. And she said, "The Philistines [are] upon you, Samson!" So he awoke from his sleep, and said, "I will go out as before, at other times, and shake myself free!" But he did not know that the LORD had departed from him.
16:21. Then the Philistines took him and put out his eyes, and brought him down to Gaza. They bound him with bronze fetters, and he became a grinder in the prison.
16:22. However, the hair of his head began to grow again after it had been shaven.
23 Now the lords of the Philistines gathered together to offer a great sacrifice to lDagon their god, and to rejoice. And they said:
“Our god has delivered into our hands
Samson our enemy!”
24 When the people saw him, they mpraised their god; for they said:
“Our god has delivered into our hands our enemy,
The destroyer of our land,
And the one who multiplied our dead.”
25 So it happened, when their hearts were nmerry, that they said, “Call for Samson, that he may perform for us.” So they called for Samson from the prison, and he performed for them. And they stationed him between the pillars. 26 Then Samson said to the lad who held him by the hand, “Let me feel the pillars which support the temple, so that I can lean on them.” 27 Now the temple was full of men and women. All the lords of the Philistines were there—about three thousand men and women on the oroof watching while Samson performed.
28 Then Samson called to the Lord, saying, “O Lord God, premember me, I pray! Strengthen me, I pray, just this once, O God, that I may with one blow take vengeance on the Philistines for my two eyes!” 29 And Samson took hold of the two middle pillars which supported the temple, and he braced himself against them, one on his right and the other on his left. 30 Then Samson said, “Let me die with the Philistines!” And he pushed with all his might, and the temple fell on the lords and all the people who were in it. So the dead that he killed at his death were more than he had killed in his life.
31 And his brothers and all his father’s household came down and took him, and brought him up and qburied him between Zorah and Eshtaol in the tomb of his father Manoah. He had judged Israel rtwenty years.

✝️🗒️STUDY: Samson’s weakness for women took him to a Philistine harlot in Gaza and a demonic Philistine woman, Delilah at Sorek. Both relationships were sinful and that with Delilah led to his downfall, loss of anointing and death. Delilah asked for the secret of his strength and Samson told her lies thrice, but when she pestered him, he told her the truth. Delilah, who claimed to love him, got his hair shaved and called in the Philistines who captured him, removed his eyes and took him to Gaza. With time, his hair grew and during a Philistine feast, Samson was brought to entertain them. Samson prayed that he would die with the Philistines and God granted gave him strength to pull down the pillars and the house collapsed and killed Samson and 3,000 Philistines.

Beware of your weaknesses so that Satan does not use them to arrange for your downfall. Samson’s weakness for women terminated his great destiny and rare anointing. What is yours? It may be women, men, money, land, alcohol, fashion, position, title, cars, properties, phones, computers, television, etc. Anything that you pursue passionately and spend undue time on is your weakness. Learn to overcome your weakness by confessing it to God; ask for forgiveness and cleansing by Jesus’ blood. Meddling with sin will gradually terminate your great destiny. Therefore, kill sin before it kills you.

✝️🙏 PRAYER: Father, help me to overcome my weakness by Jesus’ blood and live a holy life in Jesus name. Amen.

✝️📗DAILY FOUNTAIN DEVOTIONAL
Date: 2023-Apr-21

🎯TOPIC: INTERVENTIONS OF GOD


✝️ TEXT: Judges 15: 1-20(NKJV)
15:1. After a while, in the time of wheat harvest, it happened that Samson visited his wife with a young goat. And he said, "Let me go in to my wife, into [her] room." But her father would not permit him to go in.
15:2. Her father said, "I really thought that you thoroughly hated her; therefore I gave her to your companion. [Is] not her younger sister better than she? Please, take her instead."
15:3. And Samson said to them, "This time I shall be blameless regarding the Philistines if I harm them!"
15:4. Then Samson went and caught three hundred foxes; and he took torches, turned [the foxes] tail to tail, and put a torch between each pair of tails.
15:5. When he had set the torches on fire, he let [the foxes] go into the standing grain of the Philistines, and burned up both the shocks and the standing grain, as well as the vineyards [and] olive groves.
15:6. Then the Philistines said, "Who has done this?" And they answered, "Samson, the son-in-law of the Timnite, because he has taken his wife and given her to his companion." So the Philistines came up and burned her and her father with fire.
15:7. Samson said to them, "Since you would do a thing like this, I will surely take revenge on you, and after that I will cease."
15:8. So he attacked them hip and thigh with a great slaughter; then he went down and dwelt in the cleft of the rock of Etam.
15:9. Now the Philistines went up, encamped in Judah, and deployed themselves against Lehi.
15:10. And the men of Judah said, "Why have you come up against us?" So they answered, "We have come up to arrest Samson, to do to him as he has done to us."
15:11. Then three thousand men of Judah went down to the cleft of the rock of Etam, and said to Samson, "Do you not know that the Philistines rule over us? What [is] this you have done to us?" And he said to them, "As they did to me, so I have done to them."
15:12. But they said to him, "We have come down to arrest you, that we may deliver you into the hand of the Philistines." Then Samson said to them, "Swear to me that you will not kill me yourselves."
15:13. So they spoke to him, saying, "No, but we will tie you securely and deliver you into their hand; but we will surely not kill you." And they bound him with two new ropes and brought him up from the rock.
15:14. When he came to Lehi, the Philistines came shouting against him. Then the Spirit of the LORD came mightily upon him; and the ropes that [were] on his arms became like flax that is burned with fire, and his bonds broke loose from his hands.
15:15. He found a fresh jawbone of a donkey, reached out his hand and took it, and killed a thousand men with it.
15:16. Then Samson said: "With the jawbone of a donkey, Heaps upon heaps, With the jawbone of a donkey I have slain a thousand men!"
15:17. And so it was, when he had finished speaking, that he threw the jawbone from his hand, and called that place Ramath Lehi.
15:18. Then he became very thirsty; so he cried out to the LORD and said, "You have given this great deliverance by the hand of Your servant; and now shall I die of thirst and fall into the hand of the uncircumcised?"
15:19. So God split the hollow place that [is] in Lehi, and water came out, and he drank; and his spirit returned, and he revived. Therefore he called its name En Hakkore, which is in Lehi to this day.
15:20. And he judged Israel twenty years in the days of the Philistines.

✝️🗒️STUDY: Samson’s destiny was to be a deliverer to Israel. However, his wrong attitude in seeking to marry a Philistine wife brought him at loggerheads with the Philistines. His discovery that his wife was given to someone else made him destroy the Philistines crops. The Philistines burnt Samson’s wife and her father and Samson retaliated by slaughtering them and withdrawing to the rock of Etam. The Philistines deployed their men for Samson’s arrest. The men of Judah handed Samson over to them peacefully. At the battle of Lehi, the Spirit of the Lord intervened and enabled Samson to kill 1,000 Philistines. Samson became so thirsty that he was near death but God intervened on his behalf and water came out at Lehi, which he drank and became revived. Beloved, God can still split open hollow places to meet your need, like He did for Samson, if you call upon Him.

God has a plan for your life (Jer. 29:11). Discover this plan and go ahead to fulfill it. However, you need His Spirit to succeed and burn off the ropes that hinder your freedom. Be focused on your God-given destiny. Decide to live to please God and He will always intervene and give you victory over your enemies (Isa. 54: 17). May God intervene for you today and grant you success as you walk in His will.

✝️🙏 PRAYER: My faith looks up to You, my Lord. Help me fulfil my destiny in Jesus name. Amen.

✝️📗DAILY FOUNTAIN DEVOTIONAL
Date: 2023-Apr-19

🎯TOPIC: BORN TO DELIVER


✝️ TEXT: Judges 13: 1-25(NKJV)
13:1. Again the children of Israel did evil in the sight of the LORD, and the LORD delivered them into the hand of the Philistines for forty years.
13:2. Now there was a certain man from Zorah, of the family of the Danites, whose name [was] Manoah; and his wife [was] barren and had no children.
13:3. And the Angel of the LORD appeared to the woman and said to her, "Indeed now, you are barren and have borne no children, but you shall conceive and bear a son.
13:4. "Now therefore, please be careful not to drink wine or [similar] drink, and not to eat anything unclean.
13:5. "For behold, you shall conceive and bear a son. And no razor shall come upon his head, for the child shall be a Nazirite to God from the womb; and he shall begin to deliver Israel out of the hand of the Philistines."
13:6. So the woman came and told her husband, saying, "A Man of God came to me, and His countenance [was] like the countenance of the Angel of God, very awesome; but I did not ask Him where He [was] from, and He did not tell me His name.
13:7. "And He said to me, 'Behold, you shall conceive and bear a son. Now drink no wine or [similar] drink, nor eat anything unclean, for the child shall be a Nazirite to God from the womb to the day of his death.' "
13:8. Then Manoah prayed to the LORD, and said, "O my Lord, please let the Man of God whom You sent come to us again and teach us what we shall do for the child who will be born."
13:9. And God listened to the voice of Manoah, and the Angel of God came to the woman again as she was sitting in the field; but Manoah her husband [was] not with her.
13:10. Then the woman ran in haste and told her husband, and said to him, "Look, the Man who came to me the [other] day has just now appeared to me!"
13:11. So Manoah arose and followed his wife. When he came to the Man, he said to Him, "Are You the Man who spoke to this woman?" And He said, "I [am."]
13:12. Manoah said, "Now let Your words come [to pass!] What will be the boy's rule of life, and his work?"
13:13. So the Angel of the LORD said to Manoah, "Of all that I said to the woman let her be careful.
13:14. "She may not eat anything that comes from the vine, nor may she drink wine or [similar] drink, nor eat anything unclean. All that I commanded her let her observe."
13:15. Then Manoah said to the Angel of the LORD, "Please let us detain You, and we will prepare a young goat for You."
13:16. And the Angel of the LORD said to Manoah, "Though you detain Me, I will not eat your food. But if you offer a burnt offering, you must offer it to the LORD." (For Manoah did not know He [was] the Angel of the LORD.)
13:17. Then Manoah said to the Angel of the LORD, "What [is] Your name, that when Your words come [to pass] we may honor You?"
13:18. And the Angel of the LORD said to him, "Why do you ask My name, seeing it [is] wonderful?"
13:19. So Manoah took the young goat with the grain offering, and offered it upon the rock to the LORD. And He did a wondrous thing while Manoah and his wife looked on --
13:20. it happened as the flame went up toward heaven from the altar -- the Angel of the LORD ascended in the flame of the altar! When Manoah and his wife saw [this,] they fell on their faces to the ground.
13:21. When the Angel of the LORD appeared no more to Manoah and his wife, then Manoah knew that He [was] the Angel of the LORD.
13:22. And Manoah said to his wife, "We shall surely die, because we have seen God!"
13:23. But his wife said to him, "If the LORD had desired to kill us, He would not have accepted a burnt offering and a grain offering from our hands, nor would He have shown us all these [things,] nor would He have told us [such things] as these at this time."
13:24. So the woman bore a son and called his name Samson; and the child grew, and the LORD blessed him.
13:25. And the Spirit of the LORD began to move upon him at Mahaneh Dan between Zorah and Eshtaol.

✝️🗒️STUDY: Israelites sinned and God allowed them to be under Philistine captivity for forty years. God chose the family of Manoah from Dan whose wife was barren to raise a deliverer. An angel told Manoah’s wife that she would bear a son who would deliver Israel. She was warned not to drink alcoholic drinks or eat unclean food. No razor was to touch the hair of the child who would be a Nazirite (separated unto God).. Manoah prayed for a second angelic visitation, which God granted. In due season, Samson was born and the Spirit of God was with him. Our God is still in the business of terminating barreness in every area if we remain faithful. .

Note that sin leads to captivity. God allowed the Philistines to enslave His people Israel when they sinned for He is no respecter of persons. Samson as a Nazirite must have no defilement of any kind. Alcoholic drinks, was unacceptable for him or his mother. Any instrument for God needs high levels of separation and sacrificial commitment. Are you bound by a sinful behavior such as sexual immorality, drinking alcoholic drinks like palm wine, beer, gin or Schnapps? Do you smoke cigarettes or use hard drugs? As God’s temple, He calls you today to repent and stop defiling your body (1 Cor.6:18-19) so that you can be a deliverer in your generation.

✝️🙏 PRAYER: Deliver me O Lord from sinful behaviors in Jesus name. Amen.

✝️📗DAILY FOUNTAIN DEVOTIONAL
Date: 2023-Apr-16
(First Sunday after Easter)

🎯TOPIC: THE GREAT TESTIMONY


✝️TEXT: Luke 24: 1-12(NKJV)
24:1. Now on the first [day] of the week, very early in the morning, they, and certain [other women] with them, came to the tomb bringing the spices which they had prepared.
24:2. But they found the stone rolled away from the tomb.
24:3. Then they went in and did not find the body of the Lord Jesus.
24:4. And it happened, as they were greatly perplexed about this, that behold, two men stood by them in shining garments.
24:5. Then, as they were afraid and bowed [their] faces to the earth, they said to them, "Why do you seek the living among the dead?
24:6. "He is not here, but is risen! Remember how He spoke to you when He was still in Galilee,
24:7. "saying, 'The Son of Man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and the third day rise again.' "
24:8. And they remembered His words.
24:9. Then they returned from the tomb and told all these things to the eleven and to all the rest.
24:10. It was Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Mary [the mother] of James, and the other [women] with them, who told these things to the apostles.
24:11. And their words seemed to them like idle tales, and they did not believe them.
24:12. But Peter arose and ran to the tomb; and stooping down, he saw the linen cloths lying by themselves; and he departed, marveling to himself at what had happened.

✝️🗒️STUDY: Mary Magdalene and some women went early to the tomb on the first day of the week. They discovered an empty tomb without the body of Jesus. In their perplexity, two men in shining garments appeared and said, “He is not here, but is risen!” The women left and gave this great testimony to the eleven apostles who did not believe, but Peter ran to the tomb and confirmed that the testimony was true and marvelled I greatly.
Women went to serve the Lord and got a great testimony. Do not be a doubting disciple of God's word, but practice it as Peter and you will confirm that it is true. Decide today to do a special work for God, and may He surprise you with a testimony. May God send you destiny helpers who will give you the information you need to succeed as He sent angels to the women. The testimony of the women made Peter to go to the tomb. Similarly, testifying about God's dealings in your life and ministry will draw someone to Jesus. Your sex is not an excuse in serving the Lord! God works with available vessels, not men with titles who are walking in unbelief and lack of commitment. The stones and obstacles you are worried about as a hindrance will be taken care of if you move by faith. Arise and testify today.

✝️🙏 PRAYER: Father, please grant me a notable testimony today as I surrender my life to your service in Jesus name. Amen.

✝️📗DAILY FOUNTAIN DEVOTIONAL
Date: 2023-Apr-15

🎯TOPIC: FOLLOW ME


✝️TEXT: John 21:18-25(NKJV)
21:18. "Most assuredly, I say to you, when you were younger, you girded yourself and walked where you wished; but when you are old, you will stretch out your hands, and another will gird you and carry [you] where you do not wish."
21:19. This He spoke, signifying by what death he would glorify God. And when He had spoken this, He said to him, "Follow Me."
21:20. Then Peter, turning around, saw the disciple whom Jesus loved following, who also had leaned on His breast at the supper, and said, "Lord, who is the one who betrays You?"
21:21. Peter, seeing him, said to Jesus, "But Lord, what [about] this man?"
21:22. Jesus said to him, "If I will that he remain till I come, what [is that] to you? You follow Me."
21:23. Then this saying went out among the brethren that this disciple would not die. Yet Jesus did not say to him that he would not die, but, "If I will that he remain till I come, what [is that] to you?"
21:24. This is the disciple who testifies of these things, and wrote these things; and we know that his testimony is true.
21:25. And there are also many other things that Jesus did, which if they were written one by one, I suppose that even the world itself could not contain the books that would be written. Amen.

✝️🗒️STUDY:In verse 18-19, Jesus spoke prophetically that the kind of death Peter will face would glorify God. To fulfil verse 19, Peter may have“glorified God”through death by crucifixion, according to history. Instead of asking Jesus the implication of His words, Peter asked to know what would be the fate of John, the disciple “whom Jesus loved.” (vs.20). Jesus in verse 22 told Peter that his concern should not be about John. His focus should be to “Follow me.” Beloved, the life experiences and areas of calling God has prepared for us all are different in our journey to heaven. So this is a strong message to believers, to pay close attention to our personal relationship with God and how we follow in His steps (1 Pet. 2:21). Jesus also stressed the need for time consciousness for as we age, the energy may not be there to do either all we want to do or should have done for the gospel(vs.18). Verses 24-25 show that the author of the book was a firsthand witness of what he wrote. His report is a factual and reliable record of the Word becoming flesh and dwelling among us (John 1: 1;1 John 1: 1-3). The testimony in John's gospel is true, just as all Scripture is true and came from God (v.24; 2 Tim. 3: 16). Let us therefore follow Christ without wavering.

✝️🙏 PRAYER: I have decided to follow Jesus (x3), No going back, No going back.

✝️📗DAILY FOUNTAIN DEVOTIONAL
Date: 2023-Apr-14

🎯TOPIC: DO YOU LOVE ME?

✝️TEXT: John 21: 15-17(NKJV)
21:15. So when they had eaten breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, "Simon, [son] of Jonah, do you love Me more than these?" He said to Him, "Yes, Lord; You know that I love You." He said to him, "Feed My lambs."
21:16. He said to him again a second time, "Simon, [son] of Jonah, do you love Me?" He said to Him, "Yes, Lord; You know that I love You." He said to him, "Tend My sheep."
21:17. He said to him the third time, "Simon, [son] of Jonah, do you love Me?" Peter was grieved because He said to him the third time, "Do you love Me?" And he said to Him, "Lord, You know all things; You know that I love You." Jesus said to him, "Feed My sheep.

✝️🗒️STUDY:Jesus asked Simon Peter whether he loved him three times in this short passage. Peter himself was grieved when the question came the third time (v.17). His response each time was in the affirmative, “Yes Lord, you know that I love you. "One may wonder why this question was directed to Peter only, and not to the other disciples. It could be because Peter was the one who drew the other disciples away on that particular fishing exercise (v.3) In any case, Jesus redirected Peter to what should be his focus for the rest of his life, not just as a fisher of men (Matt.4:19), but also as a shepherd. Notice the phrase “Tend my sheep” or“Feed my sheep” in the three verses. Surely the proof of your love for God in not in mere words but is demonstrated in commitment towards building up weaker brethren unto maturity.
Is there any way you have abandoned your main responsibility, or lost your first love for the Lord Jesus Christ, as a Christian (Rev.2:4-5)? Have you become lukewarm in your faith or devoted your love and energies to the cares of this life to the detriment of your relationship with God (Luke 21:34)? Has your behaviour also made others who are looking up to you to derail from their calling? As Jesus restored Peter, may you take necessary steps today to receive full restoration.

✝️🙏 PRAYER: O Lord, enable me to love you with all my heart, with all my soul, with all my mind and with all my strength.

✝️📗DAILY FOUNTAIN DEVOTIONAL
Date: 2023-Apr-13

🎯TOPIC: WITH JESUS, WE CAN EXCEL


✝️TEXT: John 21: 1-14(NKJV)
21:1. After these things Jesus showed Himself again to the disciples at the Sea of Tiberias, and in this way He showed [Himself:]
21:2. Simon Peter, Thomas called the Twin, Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, the [sons] of Zebedee, and two others of His disciples were together.
21:3. Simon Peter said to them, "I am going fishing." They said to him, "We are going with you also." They went out and immediately got into the boat, and that night they caught nothing.
21:4. But when the morning had now come, Jesus stood on the shore; yet the disciples did not know that it was Jesus.
21:5. Then Jesus said to them, "Children, have you any food?" They answered Him, "No."
21:6. And He said to them, "Cast the net on the right side of the boat, and you will find [some."] So they cast, and now they were not able to draw it in because of the multitude of fish.
21:7. Therefore that disciple whom Jesus loved said to Peter, "It is the Lord!" Now when Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he put on [his] outer garment (for he had removed it), and plunged into the sea.
21:8. But the other disciples came in the little boat (for they were not far from land, but about two hundred cubits), dragging the net with fish.
21:9. Then, as soon as they had come to land, they saw a fire of coals there, and fish laid on it, and bread.
21:10. Jesus said to them, "Bring some of the fish which you have just caught."
21:11. Simon Peter went up and dragged the net to land, full of large fish, one hundred and fifty-three; and although there were so many, the net was not broken.
21:12. Jesus said to them, "Come [and] eat breakfast." Yet none of the disciples dared ask Him, "Who are You?" -- knowing that it was the Lord.
21:13. Jesus then came and took the bread and gave it to them, and likewise the fish.
21:14. This [is] now the third time Jesus showed Himself to His disciples after He was raised from the dead.

✝️🗒️STUDY:The disciples laboured all night without catching fish although they were experienced fishermen. They were from Galilee and were familiar with the fishing environment (Matt. 4: 18, 21). Why were they not successful that night? They had the boat, net, skills, were at the right time and place. Could it be that they departed from their assignment of fishing for souls? They left their nets in Matt. 4: 19-20, and were not expected to return to their trade when Jesus called them. Beloved, many may prosper in various vocations, but when we as believers labor in same outside God's will for us, we may have an experience of gaining little or nothing from our efforts like these disciples.(Eccl.2: 11).
Jesus showed the disciples where to cast their net. In any project we do, there would always be “the right side.” As we depend on God, He will show us that right side and what to do to prosper without a torn net. He will create fruitfulness from a proven unfruitful venture for His power is greater than our skills and experience. Surely, obedience to His word is the pathway to super abundant prosperity with His protection. In this way, we can excel without stressing ourselves or destroying our equipment. You are not of the world. Hold on to Jesus and His words, remain in your area of calling and you will excel.


✝️🙏 PRAYER: Help me O lord to always live and move in accordance with your will for me. Amen.

✝️📗DAILY FOUNTAIN DEVOTIONAL
Date: 2023-Apr-12

🎯TOPIC: BREAD OF LIFE


✝️TEXT: John 6: 32-40(NKJV)
6:32. Then Jesus said to them, "Most assuredly, I say to you, Moses did not give you the bread from heaven, but My Father gives you the true bread from heaven.
6:33. "For the bread of God is He who comes down from heaven and gives life to the world."
6:34. Then they said to Him, "Lord, give us this bread always."
6:35. And Jesus said to them, "I am the bread of life. He who comes to Me shall never hunger, and he who believes in Me shall never thirst.
6:36. "But I said to you that you have seen Me and yet do not believe.
6:37. "All that the Father gives Me will come to Me, and the one who comes to Me I will by no means cast out.
6:38. "For I have come down from heaven, not to do My own will, but the will of Him who sent Me.
6:39. "This is the will of the Father who sent Me, that of all He has given Me I should lose nothing, but should raise it up at the last day.
6:40. "And this is the will of Him who sent Me, that everyone who sees the Son and believes in Him may have everlasting life; and I will raise him up at the last day."

✝️🗒️STUDY:During the 40-years in the wilderness, from Egypt to the promised land, God fed the people of Israel with manna from heaven (Exo.16: 11-15, 35). The manna usually fell like dew in the mornings, and in the evenings, quail that served as meat. The manna ceased when they entered the Promised Land and ate its produce (Josh.5: 12). Unfortunately, in spite of these spectacular miracles, many of the Israelites did not exercise faith in God and so they died (Psa. 78: 22-25; Heb. 3: 19). In verses 30-31 of our passage, the Jews demanded miraculous signs from Jesus, referring to the miraculous manna in the desert. Jesus used the opportunity to teach them that He is the true Bread from heaven that gives life to the world. He reprimanded them for lack of faith in Him like their ancestors and taught that eternal life in Him was more important than miracles.
Jesus shows clearly that anyone who comes to Him will neither hunger nor thirst but will receive full rest and satisfaction (v.35). This satisfaction starts from this life and ends up in eternal life (vs.37, 40). Since we have this great opportunity of knowing Christ, let us believe and trust Him fully and we shall have abundant life (John 10: 10). Let us strive to eat the bread of life daily by studying the scriptures and our lives will be changed for good.


✝️🙏 PRAYER: Bread of heaven, feed me till I want no more...(Song by Roonie Booth)

✝️📗DAILY FOUNTAIN DEVOTIONAL
Date: 2023-Apr-11

🎯TOPIC: WHY ARE YOU TROUBLED?


✝️TEXT:Luke 24:36-49(NKJV)
24:36. Now as they said these things, Jesus Himself stood in the midst of them, and said to them, "Peace to you."
24:37. But they were terrified and frightened, and supposed they had seen a spirit.
24:38. And He said to them, "Why are you troubled? And why do doubts arise in your hearts?
24:39. "Behold My hands and My feet, that it is I Myself. Handle Me and see, for a spirit does not have flesh and bones as you see I have."
24:40. When He had said this, He showed them His hands and His feet.
24:41. But while they still did not believe for joy, and marveled, He said to them, "Have you any food here?"
24:42. So they gave Him a piece of a broiled fish and some honeycomb.
24:43. And He took [it] and ate in their presence.
24:44. Then He said to them, "These [are] the words which I spoke to you while I was still with you, that all things must be fulfilled which were written in the Law of Moses and [the] Prophets and [the] Psalms concerning Me."
24:45. And He opened their understanding, that they might comprehend the Scriptures.
24:46. Then He said to them, "Thus it is written, and thus it was necessary for the Christ to suffer and to rise from the dead the third day,
24:47. "and that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in His name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.
24:48. "And you are witnesses of these things.
24:49. "Behold, I send the Promise of My Father upon you; but tarry in the city of Jerusalem until you are endued with power from on high."

✝️🗒️STUDY:Jesus appeared physically to the troubled and doubting disciples as they listened to the story about His appearance at Emmaus (v.36). He requested them to touch Him and ate broiled fish in their presence(v.39,43) to prove that He is the risen Christ. He appeared “by many infallible proofs "over the next 40-days before His ascension (Acts l: 1-3; John 21: 1, 7 and 1 Corinthians 15: 3-.
Today we are faced by many situations that trouble us and even cast doubts on the authenticity of God's word. Jesus still appears through His word or other means, to many who are troubled, or who seek God diligently. His message during troubled times is threefold in our text which is, to be strengthened by the reality of His resurrection power. His conquest over death shows that His power is Almighty and able to handle all our troubles. Secondly He wishes to open our hearts to understand the Scripture which will stabilise us in moments of confusion.(vs.45). He also wishes us to be endowed with the power of the Holy Spirit to enable to fulfil His mission in our lives (vs.49). As He told Thomas in John 20: 29, all that is required is for us to believe, even when we have not seen Him physically. In the same way, whatever it is that troubles us, He still says to us “Peace be still"(v.36; Mark4:39).

✝️🙏 PRAYER: “Be still and know that I am God”(Psa. 46:10)

✝️📗DAILY FOUNTAIN DEVOTIONAL
Date: 2023-Apr-10

🎯TOPIC: THEIR EYES WERE OPENED


✝️TEXT:24:13. Now behold, two of them were traveling that same day to a village called Emmaus, which was seven miles from Jerusalem.
24:14. And they talked together of all these things which had happened.
24:15. So it was, while they conversed and reasoned, that Jesus Himself drew near and went with them.
24:16. But their eyes were restrained, so that they did not know Him.
24:17. And He said to them, "What kind of conversation [is] this that you have with one another as you walk and are sad?"
24:18. Then the one whose name was Cleopas answered and said to Him, "Are You the only stranger in Jerusalem, and have You not known the things which happened there in these days?"
24:19. And He said to them, "What things?" So they said to Him, "The things concerning Jesus of Nazareth, who was a Prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the people,
24:20. "and how the chief priests and our rulers delivered Him to be condemned to death, and crucified Him.
24:21. "But we were hoping that it was He who was going to redeem Israel. Indeed, besides all this, today is the third day since these things happened.
24:22. "Yes, and certain women of our company, who arrived at the tomb early, astonished us.
24:23. "When they did not find His body, they came saying that they had also seen a vision of angels who said He was alive.
24:24. "And certain of those [who were] with us went to the tomb and found [it] just as the women had said; but Him they did not see."
24:25. Then He said to them, "O foolish ones, and slow of heart to believe in all that the prophets have spoken!
24:26. "Ought not the Christ to have suffered these things and to enter into His glory?"
24:27. And beginning at Moses and all the Prophets, He expounded to them in all the Scriptures the things concerning Himself.
24:28. Then they drew near to the village where they were going, and He indicated that He would have gone farther.
24:29. But they constrained Him, saying, "Abide with us, for it is toward evening, and the day is far spent." And He went in to stay with them.
24:30. Now it came to pass, as He sat at the table with them, that He took bread, blessed and broke [it,] and gave it to them.
24:31. Then their eyes were opened and they knew Him; and He vanished from their sight.
24:32. And they said to one another, "Did not our heart burn within us while He talked with us on the road, and while He opened the Scriptures to us?"
24:33. So they rose up that very hour and returned to Jerusalem, and found the eleven and those [who were] with them gathered together,
24:34. saying, "The Lord is risen indeed, and has appeared to Simon!"
24:35. And they told about the things [that had happened] on the road, and how He was known to them in the breaking of bread.

✝️🗒️STUDY: Cleopas and another disciple were walking to Emmaus and Jesus joined them. They discussed the crucifixion and their fear that their religious and political leaders have terminated the Messianic ministry of Jesus. Surprisingly they did not recognize Jesus. He however expounded Scriptures from the Old Testament concerning the Messiah, and how the crucifixion had fulfilled biblical prophecies (v.27). Towards evening, they invited Jesus to stay with them and he obliged them. Their eyes became opened to recognize Him when He broke bread and he disappeared from their midst vs.31). They went back with joy, not minding the time, to spread the good news about the risen Lord to the eleven disciples.

Beloved, Jesus is known by revelation. You can be knowledgeable about biblical writings or be known as a disciple, without understanding the implication of His sacrifice at Calvary on your personal life. When their spiritual eyes were opened, the time of the day, their mission and sacrifice of walking eleven kilometers to Emmaus became unimportant. Their utmost concern was to spread the good news of the risen Savior. This shows that real understanding and touch from the Master changes our priorities in life, ignites our hearts, to make His gospel our utmost pursuit. Earnestly pray that your spiritual eyes be opened, your hearts ignited to understand Jesus through the Scriptures, to become a messenger of the good news.

✝️🙏 PRAYER: O Lord, open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in your law through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen (Psalm 119:18)

✝️📗DAILY FOUNTAIN DEVOTIONAL
Date: 2023-Apr-09
(Easter Sunday)

🎯TOPIC: THE RESURRECTION


✝️TEXT:John 20:1-18(NKJV)
20:1. Now on the first [day] of the week Mary Magdalene went to the tomb early, while it was still dark, and saw [that] the stone had been taken away from the tomb.
20:2. Then she ran and came to Simon Peter, and to the other disciple, whom Jesus loved, and said to them, "They have taken away the Lord out of the tomb, and we do not know where they have laid Him."
20:3. Peter therefore went out, and the other disciple, and were going to the tomb.
20:4. So they both ran together, and the other disciple outran Peter and came to the tomb first.
20:5. And he, stooping down and looking in, saw the linen cloths lying [there;] yet he did not go in.
20:6. Then Simon Peter came, following him, and went into the tomb; and he saw the linen cloths lying [there,]
20:7. and the handkerchief that had been around His head, not lying with the linen cloths, but folded together in a place by itself.
20:8. Then the other disciple, who came to the tomb first, went in also; and he saw and believed.
20:9. For as yet they did not know the Scripture, that He must rise again from the dead.
20:10. Then the disciples went away again to their own homes.
20:11. But Mary stood outside by the tomb weeping, and as she wept she stooped down [and looked] into the tomb.
20:12. And she saw two angels in white sitting, one at the head and the other at the feet, where the body of Jesus had lain.
20:13. Then they said to her, "Woman, why are you weeping?" She said to them, "Because they have taken away my Lord, and I do not know where they have laid Him."
20:14. Now when she had said this, she turned around and saw Jesus standing [there,] and did not know that it was Jesus.
20:15. Jesus said to her, "Woman, why are you weeping? Whom are you seeking?" She, supposing Him to be the gardener, said to Him, "Sir, if You have carried Him away, tell me where You have laid Him, and I will take Him away."
20:16. Jesus said to her, "Mary!" She turned and said to Him, "Rabboni!" (which is to say, Teacher).
20:17. Jesus said to her, "Do not cling to Me, for I have not yet ascended to My Father; but go to My brethren and say to them, 'I am ascending to My Father and your Father, and [to] My God and your God.' "
20:18. Mary Magdalene came and told the disciples that she had seen the Lord, and [that] He had spoken these things to her.


✝️🗒️STUDY: The resurrection reality and its centrality in the Christian faith is the basis of our yearly Easter celebration. Mary Magdalene met an empty tomb, and ran back and told Peter and John her experience (vs. 1-2). The two apostles confirmed her story at the tomb (vs.3-7). Such experiences helped to shape their faith and ministry, making Peter to declare, “We were eye witnesses of His majesty” (2 Pet. 1:16). John also declared “That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, seen with our eyes...”(1 John 1:1). Surely, the resurrection of Jesus is the assurance that our faith rests upon solid spiritual and physical foundations!
Learn from Mary's persistence. While the apostles who were close to Jesus went back to their homes, Mary stayed near the tomb. This teaches that our spiritual level with God should not be limited by negative behaviours of other Christians who might be leaders. Mary was not also satisfied with seeing angels inside the tomb, unlike some today who are satisfied with only the supernatural encounters they have with pastors and preachers. She demonstrated great love even when Jesus was 'not there to see or reward her'. Yet, Jesus saw her love and persistence. Beloved, persist in waiting in His presence every day and He will lead you into higher spiritual dimensions with messages for your generation!

✝️🙏 PRAYER: O risen Lord, may we prepare ourselves to rise with you on the resurrection day.



Happy Easter everyone

Tell your married sister that soonest, she nay just have to leave that house for the maid.


Its not a curse..

I will keep hammering it into the ears of all this latest generation indomie girls we have now, whose finger nails are always painted with different colours, who watch their mums do all the house chores without lifting a finger of assistance to help.


They are always glued to their phones, not knowing what it takes to make a proper befitting meal.

They can't even light the stove talkless of washing the plates after meal. Majority of them can't even serve their husbands meal. They will leave the man to go serve the meal by himself.

So much has gone wrong with this generation especially the girls of this days, majority I see are unthankful, no courtesy whatsoever comes from them.

I still will say our mums have gradually embrassed the fast life of our growing technology in the townships and have quick forgotten the good village family roles their parents played while they growing up in the villages.

Your sister I believe fall into this category of people I mentioned.

She should go in serious prayers, take good advuce and act towards it, retrace her steps, do the right thing and watch God fight for her.

I sense another omen here, possibly the maid might not be acting ordinary, it may be that the husband might have had his meals lased by love portion by the maid.

A lot is happening now this days, unwatchful as the wife and husband maybe, the maid may have fetishly taken over the marriage.

Watch and pray.

✝️📗DAILY FOUNTAIN DEVOTIONAL
Date: 2023-Apr-08
(Saturday of the Holy Week/Easter Eve)

🎯TOPIC: AN ENDURING MINISTRY OF LOVE


✝️TEXT: Matthew 27:57-66(NKJV)
27:57. Now when evening had come, there came a rich man from Arimathea, named Joseph, who himself had also become a disciple of Jesus.
27:58. This man went to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus. Then Pilate commanded the body to be given to him.
27:59. When Joseph had taken the body, he wrapped it in a clean linen cloth,
27:60. and laid it in his new tomb which he had hewn out of the rock; and he rolled a large stone against the door of the tomb, and departed.
27:61. And Mary Magdalene was there, and the other Mary, sitting opposite the tomb.
27:62. On the next day, which followed the Day of Preparation, the chief priests and Pharisees gathered together to Pilate,
27:63. saying, "Sir, we remember, while He was still alive, how that deceiver said, 'After three days I will rise.'
27:64. "Therefore command that the tomb be made secure until the third day, lest His disciples come by night and steal Him [away,] and say to the people, 'He has risen from the dead.' So the last deception will be worse than the first."
27:65. Pilate said to them, "You have a guard; go your way, make [it] as secure as you know how."
27:66. So they went and made the tomb secure, sealing the stone and setting the guard.

✝️🗒️STUDY: This passage contains important lessons on the enduring ministry of love of some followers of Jesus. Mary Magdalene, the other Mary, and some other women followed Jesus from Galilee, supporting His ministry from their resources (vs.61;Mark 15:40-41). Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus were leaders of their society and secret disciples of Jesus (vs.57;John 19:38-40). Joseph had opposed the decision of the Council to arrest and execute Jesus, but could not stop it (Luke 23:50-51). He boldly got permission from Pilate, took the body of Jesus and buried it in his own tomb, assisted by Nicodemus (vs.58-60; John 19:38-40).
Beloved, let your ministry of love for the Lord be evident at all times, even during periods of adversity. Joseph of Arimathea and others showed love to Jesus even when Jesus was dead and seemingly 'unable' to reward them. Hence, continually do good for the progress of God's work even when it seems as if you are not going to receive anything from God or men. Do not be like some of the Jewish leaders who continually opposed the ministry of Jesus, They sealed the tomb, posted soldiers to guard it and bribed the guards to spread a false report about the resurrection (Matt. 28:11-15). May we never place ourselves in opposition to the gospel of Christ. Show love to your Pastor and fellow brethren.

✝️🙏 PRAYER: O Lord, may I love you always and show it in all I say and do. Amen.

✝️📗DAILY FOUNTAIN DEVOTIONAL
Date: 2023-Apr-07
(Good Friday)

🎯TOPIC: IT IS FINISHED!


✝️TEXT: Luke 23:1-49(NKJV)
23:1. Then the whole multitude of them arose and led Him to Pilate.
23:2. And they began to accuse Him, saying, "We found this [fellow] perverting the nation, and forbidding to pay taxes to Caesar, saying that He Himself is Christ, a King."
23:3. Then Pilate asked Him, saying, "Are You the King of the Jews?" He answered him and said, "[It is as] you say."
23:4. So Pilate said to the chief priests and the crowd, "I find no fault in this Man."
23:5. But they were the more fierce, saying, "He stirs up the people, teaching throughout all Judea, beginning from Galilee to this place."
23:6. When Pilate heard of Galilee, he asked if the Man were a Galilean.
23:7. And as soon as he knew that He belonged to Herod's jurisdiction, he sent Him to Herod, who was also in Jerusalem at that time.
23:8. Now when Herod saw Jesus, he was exceedingly glad; for he had desired for a long [time] to see Him, because he had heard many things about Him, and he hoped to see some miracle done by Him.
23:9. Then he questioned Him with many words, but He answered him nothing.
23:10. And the chief priests and scribes stood and vehemently accused Him.
23:11. Then Herod, with his men of war, treated Him with contempt and mocked [Him,] arrayed Him in a gorgeous robe, and sent Him back to Pilate.
23:12. That very day Pilate and Herod became friends with each other, for previously they had been at enmity with each other.
23:13. Then Pilate, when he had called together the chief priests, the rulers, and the people,
23:14. said to them, "You have brought this Man to me, as one who misleads the people. And indeed, having examined [Him] in your presence, I have found no fault in this Man concerning those things of which you accuse Him;
23:15. "no, neither did Herod, for I sent you back to him; and indeed nothing deserving of death has been done by Him.
23:16. "I will therefore chastise Him and release [Him"]
23:17. (for it was necessary for him to release one to them at the feast).
23:18. And they all cried out at once, saying, "Away with this [Man,] and release to us Barabbas" --
23:19. who had been thrown into prison for a certain rebellion made in the city, and for murder.
23:20. Pilate, therefore, wishing to release Jesus, again called out to them.
23:21. But they shouted, saying, "Crucify [Him,] crucify Him!"
23:22. Then he said to them the third time, "Why, what evil has He done? I have found no reason for death in Him. I will therefore chastise Him and let [Him] go."
23:23. But they were insistent, demanding with loud voices that He be crucified. And the voices of these men and of the chief priests prevailed.
23:24. So Pilate gave sentence that it should be as they requested.
23:25. And he released to them the one they requested, who for rebellion and murder had been thrown into prison; but he delivered Jesus to their will.
23:26. Now as they led Him away, they laid hold of a certain man, Simon a Cyrenian, who was coming from the country, and on him they laid the cross that he might bear [it] after Jesus.
23:27. And a great multitude of the people followed Him, and women who also mourned and lamented Him.
23:28. But Jesus, turning to them, said, "Daughters of Jerusalem, do not weep for Me, but weep for yourselves and for your children.
23:29. "For indeed the days are coming in which they will say, 'Blessed [are] the barren, wombs that never bore, and breasts which never nursed!'
23:30. "Then they will begin 'to say to the mountains, "Fall on us!" and to the hills, "Cover us!" '
23:31. "For if they do these things in the green wood, what will be done in the dry?"
23:32. There were also two others, criminals, led with Him to be put to death.
23:33. And when they had come to the place called Calvary, there they crucified Him, and the criminals, one on the right hand and the other on the left.
23:34. Then Jesus said, "Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do." And they divided His garments and cast lots.
35 And the people stood looking on. But even the rulers with them sneered, saying, “He saved others; let Him save Himself if He is the Christ, the chosen of God.”
36 The soldiers also mocked Him, coming and offering Him sour wine,
37 and saying, “If You are the King of the Jews, save Yourself.”
38 And an inscription also was [i]written over Him in letters of Greek, Latin, and Hebrew:
39 Then one of the criminals who were hanged blasphemed Him, saying, [j]“If You are the Christ, save Yourself and us.”
40 But the other, answering, rebuked him, saying, “Do you not even fear God, seeing you are under the same condemnation?
41 And we indeed justly, for we receive the due reward of our deeds; but this Man has done nothing wrong.”
42 Then he said [k]to Jesus, “Lord, remember me when You come into Your kingdom.”
43 And Jesus said to him, “Assuredly, I say to you, today you will be with Me in Paradise.”

44 Now it [l]was about the sixth hour, and there was darkness over all the earth until the ninth hour.
45 Then the sun was [m]darkened, and the veil of the temple was torn in [n]two.
46 And when Jesus had cried out with a loud voice, He said, “Father, ‘into Your hands I commit My spirit.’ ” Having said this, He breathed His last.
47 So when the centurion saw what had happened, he glorified God, saying, “Certainly this was a righteous Man!”
48 And the whole crowd who came together to that sight, seeing what had been done, beat their breasts and returned.
49 But all His acquaintances, and the women who followed Him from Galilee, stood at a distance, watching these things.

✝️🗒️STUDY: Every Good Friday, we commemorate the sacrificial death of our Lord Jesus Christ. Pilate and Herod found Him innocent yet, He was still crucified to fulfill the Scriptures (vs.14-15; Isa.53:8-9). He was condemned and crucified with two criminals (vs.32-33; Isa.53:12b). Jesus died a slow and painful death reserved for criminals, to set us free (1 Pet.2:24). Finally Jesus said, “it is finished!” and fulfilled all requirements for our salvation (John 19:30).
Jesus was presented before governors, religious rulers, soldiers, criminals, the women and the crowd. These scoffed, abused and rejected Him except one of the thieves and the women who cried for Him. Similarly, Jesus is still presented today to all through the gospel to give men opportunity to be saved. Some still reject Him to satisfy the crowd and protect their positions like Pilate, others make jest of Him like the soldiers. Some respond like the thief who is interested only in solving his immediate physical need, others like the women, touched by His sufferings but need to cry for their salvation or the crowd who prefer murderers like Barabbas in the society. Only one of the thieves seized the golden opportunity and obtained the ticket for paradise (vs.43) What is your response today? Jesus paid the ultimate price required by God for our salvation. Please accept the sacrifice of Jesus by making Him your Lord and personal Savior. Will you?

✝️🙏 PRAYER: Thank you Lord Jesus that you paid the full price for my salvation. Come into my heart to be the Lord and savior of my soul.

✝️📗DAILY FOUNTAIN DEVOTIONAL
Date: 2023-Apr-06
(Maundy Thursday)

🎯TOPIC: WASH ONE ANOTHER'S FEET


✝️TEXT: John 13:1-15(NKJV)
13:1. Now before the feast of the Passover, when Jesus knew that His hour had come that He should depart from this world to the Father, having loved His own who were in the world, He loved them to the end.
13:2. And supper being ended, the devil having already put it into the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon's [son,] to betray Him,
13:3. Jesus, knowing that the Father had given all things into His hands, and that He had come from God and was going to God,
13:4. rose from supper and laid aside His garments, took a towel and girded Himself.
13:5. After that, He poured water into a basin and began to wash the disciples' feet, and to wipe [them] with the towel with which He was girded.
13:6. Then He came to Simon Peter. And [Peter] said to Him, "Lord, are You washing my feet?"
13:7. Jesus answered and said to him, "What I am doing you do not understand now, but you will know after this."
13:8. Peter said to Him, "You shall never wash my feet!" Jesus answered him, "If I do not wash you, you have no part with Me."
13:9. Simon Peter said to Him, "Lord, not my feet only, but also [my] hands and [my] head!"
13:10. Jesus said to him, "He who is bathed needs only to wash [his] feet, but is completely clean; and you are clean, but not all of you."
13:11. For He knew who would betray Him; therefore He said, "You are not all clean."
13:12. So when He had washed their feet, taken His garments, and sat down again, He said to them, "Do you know what I have done to you?
13:13. "You call me Teacher and Lord, and you say well, for [so] I am.
13:14. "If I then, [your] Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another's feet.
13:15. "For I have given you an example, that you should do as I have done to you.

✝️🗒️STUDY: Feet washing was a common practice in Israel in the old and new testament eras (Gen. 18:4,19:2;Luke 7:44). Thus, water was often provided near the point of entry to a public place or home (John 2:6). The actual washing was usually done by each person, or by servants (Gen. 24:32; 43:24). It was hardly done by the master or leader, hence Peter's initial objection when Jesus was to wash his feet (vs.6-. After the exercise, Jesus took time to explain his actions (vs.12-14). He was passing a strong message to all believers that we have a responsibility to wash the feet of each other.
Can you identify some practical ways of following this example of Jesus? One clear message in verses 4-5 is that of humility. Imagine if you come to a church and the ushers are Bank managers, Professors, high-ranking businesspersons and government workers etc. Their service as ushers in spite of their lofty positions will convey a silent and more powerful message on Christian humility compared to if they were chosen to preach on the same topic. No matter our positions in the church or society, let us learn to associate with others, rendering useful services unto the Lord, without expecting rewards from them. (1 Pet.5:2-4). In this way, we shall follow in His steps (1 Pet.2:21).

✝️🙏 PRAYER: Oh heavenly Father, help me daily to walk in step with the Master in Jesus name, Amen.

✝️📗DAILY FOUNTAIN DEVOTIONAL
Date: 2023-Apr-05

(Wednesday in the Holy Week)

🎯TOPIC: NEVER DENY JESUS


✝️TEXT: John 18: 1-19,37(NKJV)
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.
18:2. And Judas, who betrayed Him, also knew the place; for Jesus often met there with His disciples.
18:3. Then Judas, having received a detachment [of troops,] and officers from the chief priests and Pharisees, came there with lanterns, torches, and weapons.
18:4. Jesus therefore, knowing all things that would come upon Him, went forward and said to them, "Whom are you seeking?"
18:5. They answered Him, "Jesus of Nazareth." Jesus said to them, "I am [He."] And Judas, who betrayed Him, also stood with them.
18:6. Now when He said to them, "I am [He,"] they drew back and fell to the ground.
18:7. Then He asked them again, "Whom are you seeking?" And they said, "Jesus of Nazareth."
18:8. Jesus answered, "I have told you that I am [He.] Therefore, if you seek Me, let these go their way,"
18:9. that the saying might be fulfilled which He spoke, "Of those whom You gave Me I have lost none."
18:10. 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.
18:11. So Jesus said to Peter, "Put your sword into the sheath. Shall I not drink the cup which My Father has given Me?"
18:12. Then the detachment [of troops] and the captain and the officers of the Jews arrested Jesus and bound Him.
18:13. And they led Him away to Annas first, for he was the father-in-law of Caiaphas who was high priest that year.
18:14. Now it was Caiaphas who advised the Jews that it was expedient that one man should die for the people.
18:15. 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.
18:16. 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.
18:17. 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."
18:18. 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.
18:19. The high priest then asked Jesus about His disciples and His doctrine.



✝️🗒️STUDY: There was this sad story of a Pastor who was arrested with others by bandits. Those arrested were separated into two groups, Christians and non-Christians. The Pastor out of fear claimed not to be a Christian, and was grouped among the non-Christians. Unfortunately, the Pastor along with others who claimed to be non-Christians were whisked off for execution, while others were released. Our text today records how Peter denied Jesus three times during the trial of Jesus before the high priest (vs.17,25-27). This unbecoming behaviour contrasts his earlier confident assertion never to deny Jesus (John 13:37) We face situations in our families, workplaces, social media, culture etc when there is a demand to defend the gospel. Some prefer to keep silent so as not to seem fanatical while others out rightly deny Christ in words or actions. What would you have done if you were in Peter's position? Paul said, “I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power ofGod unto salvation for everyone who believes.”(Rom.1:16). Are you ashamed of the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ? Are there ways in which you deny Jesus in your everyday life? Make up your mind never to deny Jesus in any situation, so that He will acknowledge you before God (. Luke 12:.

✝️🙏 PRAYER: O Lord, help me never to he ashamed of the gospel of Christ.

✝️📗DAILY FOUNTAIN DEVOTIONAL
Date: 2023-Apr-04

(Tuesday in the Holy Week)

🎯TOPIC: WATCH AND PRAY


✝️TEXT: Matthew 26: 31-46(NKJV)
26:31. Then Jesus said to them, "All of you will be made to stumble because of Me this night, for it is written: 'I will strike the Shepherd, And the sheep of the flock will be scattered.'
26:32. "But after I have been raised, I will go before you to Galilee."
26:33. Peter answered and said to Him, "Even if all are made to stumble because of You, I will never be made to stumble."
26:34. Jesus said to him, "Assuredly, I say to you that this night, before the rooster crows, you will deny Me three times."
26:35. Peter said to Him, "Even if I have to die with You, I will not deny You!" And so said all the disciples.
26:36. Then Jesus came with them to a place called Gethsemane, and said to the disciples, "Sit here while I go and pray over there."
26:37. And He took with Him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and He began to be sorrowful and deeply distressed.
26:38. Then He said to them, "My soul is exceedingly sorrowful, even to death. Stay here and watch with Me."
26:39. He went a little farther and fell on His face, and prayed, saying, "O My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as You [will."]
26:40. Then He came to the disciples and found them asleep, and said to Peter, "What? Could you not watch with Me one hour?
26:41. "Watch and pray, lest you enter into temptation. The spirit indeed [is] willing, but the flesh [is] weak."
26:42. Again, a second time, He went away and prayed, saying, "O My Father, if this cup cannot pass away from Me unless I drink it, Your will be done."
26:43. And He came and found them asleep again, for their eyes were heavy.
26:44. So He left them, went away again, and prayed the third time, saying the same words.
26:45. Then He came to His disciples and said to them, "Are [you] still sleeping and resting? Behold, the hour is at hand, and the Son of Man is being betrayed into the hands of sinners.
26:46. "Rise, let us be going. See, My betrayer is at hand."



✝️🗒️STUDY: Jesus was exceedingly sorrowful at the critical moment in His earthly life and ministry(v.38). He requested some disciples to join Him to watch and pray. Unfortunately, the disciples were sleepy and could not pray even for one hour (vs.40, vs. 43). While Jesus devoted himself to prayer, the disciples were found sleeping on three consecutive occasions (vs.40, vs.43, vs.45) without knowing that the arrest of Jesus was close by. They disappointed the Master when He needed them to pray. Today Jesus still needs and calls men to pray fervently as individuals, families, groups, churches etc. Sometimes such prayers without our knowledge are to prepare for or avert impending temptations. Unfortunately, it is so difficult for some of us disciples to make such sacrifices even for one hour, yet we spend greater periods with the phone, television, friends, associates etc. Failure to pray makes us unprepared to withstand temptations (vs.41).
Jesus received angelic visitation and divine encouragement as He prayed(Luke 22: 43-44). We too can experience divine visitation in the place of prayer during trying moments. Sometimes we forget that we are flesh and blood, and boast like Peter in verse 35. Let us always remember that the arm of flesh will fail, but those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength (Isa. 40: 31). There is no substitute for prayer. So conquer your flesh today, watch and pray.

✝️🙏 PRAYER: Lord, help me to watch and pray.

✝️📗DAILY FOUNTAIN DEVOTIONAL
Date: 2023-Apr-03

(Monday in the Holy Week)

🎯TOPIC: JESUS ANOINTED IN BETHANY


✝️TEXT: Mark 14: 3-11(NKJV)
14:3. And being in Bethany at the house of Simon the leper, as He sat at the table, a woman came having an alabaster flask of very costly oil of spikenard. Then she broke the flask and poured [it] on His head.
14:4. But there were some who were indignant among themselves, and said, "Why was this fragrant oil wasted?
14:5. "For it might have been sold for more than three hundred denarii and given to the poor." And they criticized her sharply.
14:6. But Jesus said, "Let her alone. Why do you trouble her? She has done a good work for Me.
14:7. "For you have the poor with you always, and whenever you wish you may do them good; but Me you do not have always.
14:8. "She has done what she could. She has come beforehand to anoint My body for burial.
14:9. "Assuredly, I say to you, wherever this gospel is preached in the whole world, what this woman has done will also be told as a memorial to her."
14:10. Then Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve, went to the chief priests to betray Him to them.
14:11. And when they heard [it,] they were glad, and promised to give him money. So he sought how he might conveniently betray Him.


✝️🗒️STUDY: The anointing of Jesus at Bethany teaches the need for voluntary sacrificial giving as prompted by the Holy Spirit. Jesus had told his disciples that He would be betrayed, arrested, condemned and crucified during that feast of Passover and Unleavened Bread (Matt.26: 2;Mark 8: 31-33; John 10: 33-34). Jesus knew that because of the circumstances surrounding His death, the anointing by the woman in the text would serve to prepare His body for burial(v.. The 300 denari was about one year's wage, hence pouring such an expensive and fragrant oil on Jesus was considered as a waste by some of the disciples (vs.3-5). John 12: 4-6 shows that Judas Iscariot was the major critic of the woman's action, and had done so for an evil motive. But Jesus defended her prophetic and sacrificial action (vs. 6-9).
Today some people offer great sacrifices of time and resources in love and appreciation to others but do the opposite for God. How sacrificial are your gifts for God? Are your offerings and other gifts befitting for the King of Kings? Are you a disciple like Judas who is fond of criticising others who make great sacrifices for the progress of Gods work? God has blessed you with time, talents, resources etc. Can you think of a sacrificial action you could make today in love like this woman, to advance the gospel?

✝️🙏 PRAYER: O Lord, help me to be a useful instrument to advance the gospel in my time.

✝️📗DAILY FOUNTAIN DEVOTIONAL
Date: 2023-Apr-01

🎯TOPIC: RAISED IN GLORY!


✝️TEXT: 1 Corinthians 15: 35-58(NKJV)
15:35. But someone will say, "How are the dead raised up? And with what body do they come?"
15:36. Foolish one, what you sow is not made alive unless it dies.
15:37. And what you sow, you do not sow that body that shall be, but mere grain -- perhaps wheat or some other [grain.]
15:38. But God gives it a body as He pleases, and to each seed its own body.
15:39. All flesh [is] not the same flesh, but [there is] one [kind of] flesh of men, another flesh of animals, another of fish, [and] another of birds.
15:40. [There are] also celestial bodies and terrestrial bodies; but the glory of the celestial [is] one, and the [glory] of the terrestrial [is] another.
15:41. [There is] one glory of the sun, another glory of the moon, and another glory of the stars; for [one] star differs from [another] star in glory.
15:42. So also [is] the resurrection of the dead. [The body] is sown in corruption, it is raised in incorruption.
15:43. It is sown in dishonor, it is raised in glory. It is sown in weakness, it is raised in power.
15:44. It is sown a natural body, it is raised a spiritual body. There is a natural body, and there is a spiritual body.
15:45. And so it is written, "The first man Adam became a living being." The last Adam [became] a life-giving spirit.
15:46. However, the spiritual is not first, but the natural, and afterward the spiritual.
15:47. The first man [was] of the earth, [made] of dust; the second Man [is] the Lord from heaven.
15:48. As [was] the [man] of dust, so also [are] those [who are made] of dust; and as [is] the heavenly [Man,] so also [are] those [who are] heavenly.
15:49. And as we have borne the image of the [man] of dust, we shall also bear the image of the heavenly [Man.]
15:50. Now this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God; nor does corruption inherit incorruption.
15:51. Behold, I tell you a mystery: We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed --
15:52. in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, and the dead will be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed.
15:53. For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal [must] put on immortality.
15:54. So when this corruptible has put on incorruption, and this mortal has put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written: "Death is swallowed up in victory."
15:55. "O Death, where [is] your sting? O Hades, where [is] your victory?"
15:56. The sting of death [is] sin, and the strength of sin [is] the law.
15:57. But thanks [be] to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
15:58. Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.


✝️🗒️STUDY:
This passage describes the events that will occur during the rapture or first resurrection for only believers. The first question in vs.35 is on how the dead will be raised. The last trumpet shall sound, the dead in Christ shall be raised first and other believers who are alive shall be changed (v.52). A great separation will occur in a twinkling of an eye between believers and other people (Matt.24:40-41). The second resurrection unto damnation (second death) is described in John 5:29b. The second question on the characteristics of the resurrection body is handled in verses 36-50. When a seed is sown, it dies first, and a new crop grows from it. In the same way, the physical body dies and gets rotten in the earth. At the resurrection, God gives a new spiritual body that is immortal, raised in glory and power. The physical body bears the image of Adam, but the spiritual body bears the image of the risen Christ (1 John 3:2).

Beloved, are you preparing to partake in the first resurrection with a new spiritual body? Determine to live and die in Christ, being steadfast, immovable; abounding in the work of God (vs.58). Blessed is he that partakes in the first resurrection for the second death has no power over them (Rev. 20:6). Make this your utmost goal in life not to miss the rapture.

✝️🙏 PRAYER: Dear Lord, thank you for the hope of the resurrection. Help me prepare to be like Christ.

*THE DAILY FOUNTAIN DEVOTIONAL.* CHURCH OF NIGERIA
_(ANGLICAN COMMUNION)_

*DATE:* FRIDAY 31ST MARCH, 2023 *THEME:* LIVING IN HOPE FOR RESURRECTION

*TEXT:* 1 CORINTHIANS 15: 1-34

*BIBLE READING* (NKJV)

1. Moreover, brethren, I declare to you the gospel which I preached to you, which also you received and in which you stand,
2. by which also you are saved, if you hold fast that word which I preached to you -- unless you believed in vain.
3. For I delivered to you first of all that which I also received: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures,
4. and that He was buried, and that He rose again the third day according to the Scriptures,
5. and that He was seen by Cephas, then by the twelve.
6. After that He was seen by over five hundred brethren at once, of whom the greater part remain to the present, but some have fallen asleep.
7. After that He was seen by James, then by all the apostles.
8. Then last of all He was seen by me also, as by one born out of due time.
9. For I am the least of the apostles, who am not worthy to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God.
10. But by the grace of God I am what I am, and His grace toward me was not in vain; but I labored more abundantly than they all, yet not I, but the grace of God [which was] with me.
11. Therefore, whether [it was] I or they, so we preach and so you believed.
12. Now if Christ is preached that He has been raised from the dead, how do some among you say that there is no resurrection of the dead?
13. But if there is no resurrection of the dead, then Christ is not risen.
14. And if Christ is not risen, then our preaching [is] empty and your faith [is] also empty.
15. Yes, and we are found false witnesses of God, because we have testified of God that He raised up Christ, whom He did not raise up -- if in fact the dead do not rise.
16. For if [the] dead do not rise, then Christ is not risen.
17. And if Christ is not risen, your faith [is] futile; you are still in your sins!
18. Then also those who have fallen asleep in Christ have perished.
19. If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men the most pitiable.
20. But now Christ is risen from the dead, [and] has become the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep.
21. For since by man [came] death, by Man also [came] the resurrection of the dead.
22. For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ all shall be made alive.
23. But each one in his own order: Christ the firstfruits, afterward those [who are] Christ's at His coming.
24. Then [comes] the end, when He delivers the kingdom to God the Father, when He puts an end to all rule and all authority and power.
25. For He must reign till He has put all enemies under His feet.
26. The last enemy [that] will be destroyed [is] death.
27. For "He has put all things under His feet." But when He says "all things are put under [Him," it is] evident that He who put all things under Him is excepted.
28. Now when all things are made subject to Him, then the Son Himself will also be subject to Him who put all things under Him, that God may be all in all.
29. Otherwise, what will they do who are baptized for the dead, if the dead do not rise at all? Why then are they baptized for the dead?
30. And why do we stand in jeopardy every hour?
31. I affirm, by the boasting in you which I have in Christ Jesus our Lord, I die daily.
32. If, in the manner of men, I have fought with beasts at Ephesus, what advantage [is it] to me? If [the] dead do not rise, "Let us eat and drink, for tomorrow we die!"
33. Do not be deceived: "Evil company corrupts good habits."
34. Awake to righteousness, and do not sin; for some do not have the knowledge of God. I speak [this] to your shame.

*MESSAGE:*

The gospel does not end with the death of Jesus on the cross to pay the price for sin and make us God's children. It includes the resurrection, ascension, second coming of the Lord Jesus and eternity in heaven. Resurrection is a very important Christian belief. It is of two types namely resurrection unto death and to life (John 5: 29). Jesus came to save us from sin so that we can worship God in holiness and partake of the resurrection unto life (Luke 1: 74-75). If resurrection is a fallacy, then Christ is not risen; our preaching will be in vain and we would be the most miserable of all men. We would then be permitted to live anyhow for there will be no judgment after death. But this is not so! Born again Christians should live as pilgrims on earth (1 Pet. 2: 11); to show the value we attach to the resurrection.

Remember that life on earth is short compared to eternity, and is the only opportunity to prepare for life after death. Make the decision to live and if need be, suffer here on earth, faithfully running the race set before you to secure your resurrection unto life. Decide to live for Jesus and be ready to be a candidate for the first resurrection unto life when the trumpet shall sound.

*PRAYER:*
O Lord, deliver me from the fear of death, in Jesus' name. *Amen.*

*QUOTE FOR THE DAY:*
God says

_"It is precious for Me to see My faithful ones come home."_ *Psalm 116:15*

✝️📗DAILY FOUNTAIN DEVOTIONAL
Date: 2023-Mar-30

🎯TOPIC: GOD OF ORDERLINESS


✝️TEXT: 1 Corinthians 14: 21-40(NKJV)
14:21. In the law it is written: "With [men of] other tongues and other lips I will speak to this people; And yet, for all that, they will not hear Me," says the Lord.
14:22. Therefore tongues are for a sign, not to those who believe but to unbelievers; but prophesying is not for unbelievers but for those who believe.
14:23. Therefore if the whole church comes together in one place, and all speak with tongues, and there come in [those who are] uninformed or unbelievers, will they not say that you are out of your mind?
14:24. But if all prophesy, and an unbeliever or an uninformed person comes in, he is convinced by all, he is convicted by all.
14:25. And thus the secrets of his heart are revealed; and so, falling down on [his] face, he will worship God and report that God is truly among you.
14:26. How is it then, brethren? Whenever you come together, each of you has a psalm, has a teaching, has a tongue, has a revelation, has an interpretation. Let all things be done for edification.
14:27. If anyone speaks in a tongue, [let there be] two or at the most three, [each] in turn, and let one interpret.
14:28. But if there is no interpreter, let him keep silent in church, and let him speak to himself and to God.
14:29. Let two or three prophets speak, and let the others judge.
14:30. But if [anything] is revealed to another who sits by, let the first keep silent.
14:31. For you can all prophesy one by one, that all may learn and all may be encouraged.
14:32. And the spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets.
14:33. For God is not [the author] of confusion but of peace, as in all the churches of the saints.
14:34. Let your women keep silent in the churches, for they are not permitted to speak; but [they are] to be submissive, as the law also says.
14:35. And if they want to learn something, let them ask their own husbands at home; for it is shameful for women to speak in church.
14:36. Or did the word of God come [originally] from you? Or [was it] you only that it reached?
14:37. If anyone thinks himself to be a prophet or spiritual, let him acknowledge that the things which I write to you are the commandments of the Lord.
14:38. But if anyone is ignorant, let him be ignorant.
14:39. Therefore, brethren, desire earnestly to prophesy, and do not forbid to speak with tongues.
14:40. Let all things be done decently and in order.

✝️🗒️STUDY: Paul noticed immaturity in the exercise of gifts and stipulated rules for orderliness. This is because gifts are important and improper use negates their benefits. The purpose of Spiritual gifts or any other activity in Church should be for edification (vs.26). Today's passage focused on tongues and prophecy. Paul encouraged the use of prophecy but also warned that speaking in tongues should not be forbidden (vs.39)
Against this background, he emphasised the importance of prophesy for public worship since it is delivered in a language understood by all; the congregation (both believers and unbelievers) will benefit from what God is saying. However, its use should be for the purpose of edification, exhortation and comfort (1Cor. 14: 3). In an instance where many prophecies are imparted to different people, Paul suggested that at most three should share their message while others who also received prophesies should judge and discern. He also emphasised that multiple prophesies should not be going on at the same time. The first who started prophesying should stop if a second prophesy comes up. This is possible because the spirit of the prophet is under the speaker's control (vs.32) With respect to tongues, he encouraged that interpretation is important to edify all in public worship. But if there is none to interpret, it should be used privately. Beloved your spiritual gifts should be handled with maturity, for the edification of the Church.

✝️🙏 PRAYER: LORD, intensify my desire to come unto you for direction in the morning of everyday of my life, in Jesus' name. Amen.

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Zikonna:
I need serious advice. I grew up an only child, raised by a single mum. My dad abandoned us as when I was a kid and few years later he died in an accident. My mum is the most important person in my life and I love and respect her. She is also a very religious woman and raised me so.

I am settled and ready to get married and I have met the woman I am sure is the one for me. My mum has met her once and although she had her reservations she wasn't opposed to it. But yesterday while going through my fiance's whatsapp status(bacause she has her number), she came across the picture below and because of it, she is now opposed to the marriage. According to her, she can't let her only child get married to a girl that wears bum shorts in public. She says "this sort of dressing is from the devil"

I have tried to explain to her that my girl isn't like that and she only wears clothes like that once in a while. My mum is still adamant. She wants me to end our relationship and find a "responsible woman"

I am currently torn between my mum and the woman I have decided to spend the rest of my life with. I am afraid that if I disobey my mother's instructions, it would lead to serious circumstances as she is also my spiritual mother.

I do not know what to do. Look at the picture below. I really don't see anything wrong. I cropped her face to maintain anonymity.

Brother, your mum is right, she knows what is right for you. She doesn't want you to make a serious mistake. And mind you, you still have to pray seriously against the spirit of divorce and separation. Your mum experienced it, break free from it else you may see it playing out in your life after. From statistics most parents who suffer broken homes will most times find their children in the same shoes like that of their parents. Divorse It's an evil monster

*THE DAILY FOUNTAIN DEVOTIONAL.* CHURCH OF NIGERIA
_(ANGLICAN COMMUNION)_

*DATE:* MONDAY, 23RD JANUARY, 2023 *THEME:* CHANGE YOUR GARMENT
*TEXT:* GENESIS 35:1-15

*BIBLE READING* (NKJV)

1. Then God said to Jacob, "Arise, go up to Bethel and dwell there; and make an altar there to God, who appeared to you when you fled from the face of Esau your brother."
2. And Jacob said to his household and to all who [were] with him, "Put away the foreign gods that [are] among you, purify yourselves, and change your garments.
3. "Then let us arise and go up to Bethel; and I will make an altar there to God, who answered me in the day of my distress and has been with me in the way which I have gone."
4. So they gave Jacob all the foreign gods which [were] in their hands, and the earrings which [were] in their ears; and Jacob hid them under the terebinth tree which [was] by Shechem.
5. And they journeyed, and the terror of God was upon the cities that [were] all around them, and they did not pursue the sons of Jacob.
6. So Jacob came to Luz (that [is,] Bethel), which [is] in the land of Canaan, he and all the people who [were] with him.
7. And he built an altar there and called the place El Bethel, because there God appeared to him when he fled from the face of his brother.
8. Now Deborah, Rebekah's nurse, died, and she was buried below Bethel under the terebinth tree. So the name of it was called Allon Bachuth.
9. Then God appeared to Jacob again, when he came from Padan Aram, and blessed him.
10. And God said to him, "Your name [is] Jacob; your name shall not be called Jacob anymore, but Israel shall be your name." So He called his name Israel.
11. Also God said to him: "I [am] God Almighty. Be fruitful and multiply; a nation and a company of nations shall proceed from you, and kings shall come from your body.
12. "The land which I gave Abraham and Isaac I give to you; and to your descendants after you I give this land."
13. Then God went up from him in the place where He talked with him.
14. So Jacob set up a pillar in the place where He talked with him, a pillar of stone; and he poured a drink offering on it, and he poured oil on it.
15. And Jacob called the name of the place where God spoke with him, Bethel.

*MESSAGE:*

God told Jacob to return and live in Bethel. Before they left, Jacob asked his family members and all that were with him to put away the foreign gods they had with them, purify themselves and change their garments. Jacob acknowledged that God answered him when he was in trouble; he therefore intended to build an altar for Him at Bethel. On reaching Bethel God appeared to Jacob, changed his name to Israel and blessed him and his descendants.

If we must worship God, we must first put away the strange gods such as love of money, covetousness, idolatry, greed, cheating, bribery, etc. We must purify ourselves by removing lust, sexual immorality and all other defilements. We must indeed have a change of the garment of attitude to sin and live unto righteousness. Think and identify the various mercies and deliverances God showed you last year. Can you reciprocate this love this year by testifying, praising and thanking the Lord? If not for God's mercies, you may not be alive today. If you do not have any material things with which to appreciate Him, your sincere worship and appreciation of His goodness will suffice. Decide to seek God today.

*PRAYER:*
Loving Father, may You wash me in the blood of Jesus and change me. *Amen*

*QUOTE FOR THE DAY:*
God says

_"I will not let you be tested beyond what you can endure."_ *1 Corinthians 10:13*

Hmm..