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Anglican Youth Fellowship, Ogwashi Ukwu, Ikelike Quarters, Ogwashi Uku (2026)

05/10/2026

✝️🇳🇬 CHURCH OF NIGERIA
(ANGLICAN COMMUNION)

DAILY FOUNTAIN DEVOTIONAL

Date: 2026-10-05

✝️: Topic: TRANSFORMING LIFE'S LEMONS INTO GOSPEL GOLD

✝️📖.Text: Philippians 1:21-30
For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain. 22 But if I live on in the flesh, this will mean fruit from my labor; yet what I shall choose I [d]cannot tell. 23 [e]For I am hard-pressed between the two, having a desire to depart and be with Christ, which is far better. 24 Nevertheless to remain in the flesh is more needful for you. 25 And being confident of this, I know that I shall remain and continue with you all for your progress and joy of faith, 26 that your rejoicing for me may be more abundant in Jesus Christ by my coming to you again.
Striving and Suffering for Christ
27 Only let your conduct be worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of your affairs, that you stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel, 28 and not in any way terrified by your adversaries, which is to them a proof of perdition, but [f]to you of salvation, and that from God. 29 For to you it has been granted on behalf of Christ, not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for His sake, 30 having the same conflict which you saw in me and now hear is in me.

✝️📝Paul's unchanging devotion to Christ shines through in his declaration, "For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain" (Phil. 1:21). Life's purpose is unbreakably linked to serving Christ, with death promising eternal union. Torn between continuing his ministry and being with Christ, Paul recognises the value of his work among the Philippians (vv. 22-26).

In Philippians 1:27-30, he encourages the Philippians to live worthy of the gospel, standing firm in unity and faith, despite opposition. Suffering for Christ becomes a privilege, not punishment (v. 29). This passage reminds us that our lives should reflect Christ's lordship, balancing earthly responsibilities with heavenly aspirations. Faithfulness in suffering demonstrates allegiance to Christ.

Paul's words inspire us to re-evaluate priorities, embracing a life singularly focused on Christ. As we go through life's challenges, may we find joy in serving others and courage in adversity, proclaiming: "To live is Christ, and to die is gain." May our struggles be transformed into gospel gold, reflecting God's glory and radiant hope! Through Paul's example, we discover life's true purpose: Living for Christ, regardless of circumstances!

✝️Prayer: Dear Lord, help me live for you alone, and find joy in serving others and courage in life's challenges. Amen!

04/10/2026

✝️🇳🇬 CHURCH OF NIGERIA
(ANGLICAN COMMUNION)

DAILY FOUNTAIN DEVOTIONAL

Date: 2026-10-04

✝️:Topic: FROM EARTHLY TENT TO A HEAVENLY MANSION

Text: 2 Corinthians 5:1-7

For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.

2 For in this we groan, earnestly desiring to be clothed upon with our house which is from heaven:

3 If so be that being clothed we shall not be found naked.

4 For we that are in this tabernacle do groan, being burdened: not for that we would be unclothed, but clothed upon, that mortality might be swallowed up of life.

5 Now he that hath wrought us for the selfsame thing is God, who also hath given unto us the earnest of the Spirit.

6 Therefore we are always confident, knowing that, whilst we are at home in the body, we are absent from the Lord:

7 (For we walk by faith, not by sight:)

✝️📝Study

In this passage, Paul masterfully contrasts our earthly existence with our heavenly future. He describes our physical bodies as "earthy tents" (v. 1), fragile and temporary, while our heavenly dwelling is an "eternal house" (v. 1) crafted by God. Paul's longing for heaven is intense as he groans, eager to exchange his mortal body for immortality (vv. 2-4).

This desire isn't driven by disregard for life but by the promise of eternal life. Our heavenly bodies will be "clothed" with incorruption, freeing us from mortality's burdens (v. 4). The Holy Spirit serves as a "deposit" or guarantee of our heavenly inheritance (v. 5), securing our future. This assurance enables us to live by faith, not sight (v. 7).

Though our earthly tents may fail, our eternal homes await. Paul's words offer comfort amidst suffering and uncertainty. Our struggles are temporary; our glory is eternal. As believers, we're caught between two realities, the now and the not-yet. May this promise sustain us: God is building us an eternal mansion, where sorrow and pain will fade into eternal joy.

In the face of life's challenges, let us fix our gaze on the heavenly horizon, where our eternal home awaits. May the hope of heaven transform our lives, empowering us to live with purpose, perseverance, and passion!

✝️: Prayer: Dear Lord, thank you for my eternal home. Help me live by faith, longing for heaven, and clothed in your promise. Amen!

03/10/2026

✝️🇳🇬 CHURCH OF NIGERIA
(ANGLICAN COMMUNION)

DAILY FOUNTAIN DEVOTIONAL

Date: 2026-10-03

✝️:Topic: WHEN FAILURE MEETS FORGIVENESS

✝️📖:-Text: ✝️John 21:15-25

[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.”
[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.”
[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.
[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.”
[19]This He spoke, signifying by what death he would glorify God. And when He had spoken this, He said to him, “Follow Me.” The Beloved Disciple and His Book
[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]Peter, seeing him, said to Jesus, “But Lord, what about this man?”
[22]Jesus said to him, “If I will that he remain till I come, what is that to you? You follow Me.”
[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?”
[24]This is the disciple who testifies of these things, and wrote these things; and we know that his testimony is true.
[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 today's Bible passage, Jesus restores Peter to leadership after his triple denial. Their memorable conversation begins with Jesus' triple affirmation: "Do you love me?" (vv. 15-17). Peter's affirmations prompted Jesus' commission: "Feed my sheep," signifying Peter's renewed role.

Jesus foresaw Peter's future martyrdom (vv. 18-19), redeeming his past failure. The call to "Follow me" (v. 19) emphasised discipleship's essence: Surrendering plans to Jesus' will. The discussion about John's fate (vv. 20-23) highlights unique callings. Jesus' response cautions against comparing paths. John's eyewitness testimony (vv. 24-25) affirms Scripture's reliability and personal experience's significance.

Key themes emerge as follow—Redemption: Jesus forgave Peter. Humility: Peter's commission required acknowledging Jesus' sovereignty. Unique callings: Jesus highlighted distinct paths. This passage encourages believers struggling with past failures or uncertain callings. Jesus' words resonate: "Follow me." Surrendering to His will brings redemption, restored purpose, and deepened faith.

This conversation reminds us that our past does not define us; our future is shaped by Jesus' love. By following Him, we experience forgiveness, renewed purpose, and transformed lives. Jesus' restoration of Peter demonstrates His power to redeem and forgive, offering hope to all believers. His words echo through the ages: "Follow me."

✝️Prayer

Dear Jesus, restore me like Peter, forgiving our past failures. Help us follow you, feeding your sheep, and surrendering our plans to Your sovereign will. Amen!

01/10/2026

✝️🇳🇬 CHURCH OF NIGERIA
(ANGLICAN COMMUNION)

DAILY FOUNTAIN DEVOTIONAL

Date: 2026-10-01

✝️:Topic: EXPRESSING GRATITUDE IN GOSPEL PARTNERS

✝️📖:-Text: ✝️Philippians 1:1-11

[1]Paul and Timothy, bondservants of Jesus Christ, To all the saints in Christ Jesus who are in Philippi, with the bishops and deacons:
[2]Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Thankfulness and Prayer
[3]I thank my God upon every remembrance of you,
[4]always in every prayer of mine making request for you all with joy,
[5]for your fellowship in the gospel from the first day until now,
[6]being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ;
[7]just as it is right for me to think this of you all, because I have you in my heart, inasmuch as both in my chains and in the defense and confirmation of the gospel, you all are partakers with me of grace.
[8]For God is my witness, how greatly I long for you all with the affection of Jesus Christ.
[9]And this I pray, that your love may abound still more and more in knowledge and all discernment,
[10]that you may approve the things that are excellent, that you may be sincere and without offense till the day of Christ,
[11]being filled with the fruits of righteousness which are by Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God. Christ Is Preached

✝️📝Study:-

Today, we joyfully express heartfelt gratitude as Nigeria celebrates her 66th independence anniversary, honouring our nation's freedom, resilience, and remarkable journey. Paul's letter to the Philippians (1:1-11) begins with a warm greeting, showcasing his deep appreciation for the church. He sets the tone for the epistle, emphasising gratitude, grace, and gospel partnership. Paul expresses heartfelt gratitude to God for the Philippians (vv. 3-4), thanking Him for their partnership in the gospel.

This shared faith and ministry bring Paul joy, so he demonstrated genuine appreciation for their fellowship. He highlighted their role in spreading the gospel (vv. 5-7), emphasising shared responsibility and God's initiating grace. This partnership empowers believers to advance the gospel.

Paul's affection and longing for the Philippians (vv. 8-9), reflect his deep investment in their spiritual well-being. He yearns for them with Christ's compassion, demonstrating pastoral concern. His prayer (vv. 9-11) seeks spiritual growth, love, knowledge, and discernment.

Paul desired their love to overflow, enabling them to discern what is excellent and live blameless lives until Christ's return. Philippians 1:1-11 beautifully illustrates Paul's heartfelt relationship with the Philippians. This passage encourages believers to value gratitude, grace, and gospel partnership, striving for spiritual growth and discernment.

✝️Prayer: Dear Father, may my heart be filled with joy, gratitude, and a deeper commitment to advancing the gospel in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen!

Anglican Diocese of Asaba
Anglican Children Ministry - A.C.M Church of Nigeria

29/09/2026

✝️🇳🇬 CHURCH OF NIGERIA
(ANGLICAN COMMUNION)

DAILY FOUNTAIN DEVOTIONAL

Date: 2026-09-29

✝️:Topic: GUARDIAN ANGELS

✝️📖:-Text: Matthew 18:1-10
[1]At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Who, then, is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?”
[2]He called a little child to him, and placed the child among them.
[3]And he said: “Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.
[4]Therefore, whoever takes the lowly position of this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.
[5]And whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me.
[6]“If anyone causes one of these little ones—those who believe in me—to stumble, it would be better for them to have a large millstone hung around their neck and to be drowned in the depths of the sea.
[7]Woe to the world because of the things that cause people to stumble! Such things must come, but woe to the person through whom they come!
[8]If your hand or your foot causes you to stumble, cut it off and throw it away. It is better for you to enter life maimed or crippled than to have two hands or two feet and be thrown into eternal fire.
[9]And if your eye causes you to stumble, gouge it out and throw it away. It is better for you to enter life with one eye than to have two eyes and be thrown into the fire of hell.
[10]“See that you do not despise one of these little ones. For I tell you that their angels in heaven always see the face of my Father in heaven.

✝️📝Study:- .

Topic:
Text: Mat. 18:1-10

Today, September 29, is Saint Michael and all Angels Day, a day set aside to celebrate the Ministry of the Angels. On this day, we are reminded of the role of Angel Michael who is known for being in command of many angels to fight the dragon (Rev. 12:7-8; cf Dan. 10:12-13). Angels are created beings but by nature, are spirits meant to assist us. They are not to be worshipped or prayed to (Rev. 22:9; Col. 2:18).

They are ministering servants to believers (Heb. 1:14), and shall be judged by believers (1 Cor. 6:3). Angels praise the Lord and do His commands (Psa. 103:20; 148:2); rejoice in the salvation of men (Luke 15:10); and minister to the heirs of salvation (Heb. 1:14 cf 1 Kings 19:5-8; Dan. 6:22).
Verse 10 of our text today reveals that believers have guardian angels. Just as we have physical security guards who defend us against physical enemies, so too believers have heavenly security guards—angels who watch over us.

If the Lord will open our eyes to see the angels keeping guard over us, we will get to know that the angelic guards on our side are more than the evil forces in our enemy's camp (2 Kings 6:15-17). Let us take the Lord by His word that "I am with you always, even to the end of the age" (Matt. 28:20), and be assured that His guardian angels will continually attend to us to protect us from the evil one.

✝️Prayer: Father, thank you for the angels you have posted to watch over me. Amen!

28/09/2026

✝️🇳🇬 CHURCH OF NIGERIA
(ANGLICAN COMMUNION)

DAILY FOUNTAIN DEVOTIONAL

Date: 2026-09-28

✝️:Topic: FREELY YOU HAVE RECEIVED, FREELY GIVE

✝️📖:-Text: 1 Kings 7:38-47

38 Then he made ten lavers of bronze; each laver contained [k]forty baths, and each laver was four cubits. On each of the ten carts was a laver.

39 And he put five carts on the right side of the house, and five on the left side of the house. He set the Sea on the right side of the house, toward the southeast.

40 Huram[l] made the lavers and the shovels and the bowls. So Huram finished doing all the work that he was to do for King Solomon for the house of the Lord:

41 the two pillars, the two bowl-shaped capitals that were on top of the two pillars; the two networks covering the two bowl-shaped capitals which were on top of the pillars;

42 four hundred pomegranates for the two networks (two rows of pomegranates for each network, to cover the two bowl-shaped capitals that were on top of the pillars);

43 the ten carts, and ten lavers on the carts; 44 one Sea, and twelve oxen under the Sea; 45 the pots, the shovels, and the bowls.

All these articles which [m]Huram made for King Solomon for the house of the Lord were of burnished bronze.

46 In the plain of Jordan the king had them cast in clay molds, between Succoth and Zaretan.

47 And Solomon did not weigh all the articles, because there were so many; the weight of the bronze was not determined.

✝️📝Study:- We read in verse 37 that "... Solomon did not weigh all the articles, because there were so many; the weight of the bronze was not determined." Solomon did not think he should be economical or not waste the resources to furnish the house of God, hence we are told he did not bother to count the cost of the many articles and bronze used in furnishing God's temple.

Remember that Solomon had asked from God an understanding heart to judge His people, that he may discern between good and evil (1 Kings 3:9), but God gave him in addition, riches and honour (1 Kings 3:13). So, Solomon was aware that it was God who had made him wealthy, and all he spent in the service of God, he had freely received.

Beloved, what is it that you have that you have not freely received? The psalmist says, “The earth is the LORD's, and all its fullness” (Psa. 24:1). The widow gave "her whole livelihood" (Mark 12:41-44); the Macedonians gave "beyond their ability" (2 Cor. 8:3); and Jesus Christ "gave Himself a ransom for all" (1 Tim. 2:6).

Jesus Himself says, “Freely you have received, freely give" (Matt. 10:8). In Jesus, we have received a new life, a new family of believers; and a new hope. Because God has showered us with these blessings, we should generously give to God and others. Freely we have received, freely should we give.

✝️: Prayer: Father; help me to give as freely as I have received. Amen!

Anglican Diocese of Asaba
Anglican Children Ministry - A.C.M Church of Nigeria

27/09/2026

✝️🇳🇬 CHURCH OF NIGERIA
(ANGLICAN COMMUNION)

DAILY FOUNTAIN DEVOTIONAL

Date: 2026-09-27

✝️:Topic: GOD'S BLESSINGS CALL FOR A RESPONSE

✝️📖:-Text: Matthew 25:14-30

[14]“Again, it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted his wealth to them.
[15]To one he gave five bags of gold, to another two bags, and to another one bag, each according to his ability. Then he went on his journey.
[16]The man who had received five bags of gold went at once and put his money to work and gained five bags more.
[17]So also, the one with two bags of gold gained two more.
[18]But the man who had received one bag went off, dug a hole in the ground and hid his master’s money.
[19]“After a long time the master of those servants returned and settled accounts with them.
[20]The man who had received five bags of gold brought the other five. ‘Master,’ he said, ‘you entrusted me with five bags of gold. See, I have gained five more.’
[21]“His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!’
[22]“The man with two bags of gold also came. ‘Master,’ he said, ‘you entrusted me with two bags of gold; see, I have gained two more.’
[23]“His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!’
[24]“Then the man who had received one bag of gold came. ‘Master,’ he said, ‘I knew that you are a hard man, harvesting where you have not sown and gathering where you have not scattered seed.
[25]So I was afraid and went out and hid your gold in the ground. See, here is what belongs to you.’
[26]“His master replied, ‘You wicked, lazy servant! So you knew that I harvest where I have not sown and gather where I have not scattered seed?
[27]Well then, you should have put my money on deposit with the bankers, so that when I returned I would have received it back with interest.
[28]“ ‘So take the bag of gold from him and give it to the one who has ten bags.
[29]For whoever has will be given more, and they will have an abundance. Whoever does not have, even what they have will be taken from them.
[30]And throw that worthless servant outside, into the darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.’

✝️📝Study:-

The Parable of the Talents is about a master and his three servants. The master travelled abroad and gave five, two and one talent(s) respectively to his servants, to trade with. On his return, the first two servants had doubled their talents but the third servant had nothing to present to his master other than the one talent he was given, which he dug the ground and hid.

The master praised the first two (vv. 21&23), but condemned the third servant for being wicked, lazy and unprofitable (vv. 26&27). His one talent was given to the servant with the most talents. The two faithful servants received equal commendation, while the unfaithful servant was cast into outer darkness to be condemned.

God has blessed us with resources and gifts and He expects us to put them to best possible use. This enables God's work to move forward as efficiently and effectively as possible. The Lord expects His servants to be faithful to the task give to them while waiting for His return. Our right response to these blessings and gifts result in ultimate rewards as we find with the two servants who “Enter into the joy of your lord" (vv. 21&23).

Of course, the wrong response results in condemnation like we see of the servant who did not put his talent to work and ended up being "cast... into the outer darkness" (v. 30). Don't waste time to put to work God's resources in your care, and you will be blessed for it.

✝️Prayer: Father, may none of your resources you've blessed me with lie idle. Amen!

Anglican Diocese of Asaba
Anglican Children Ministry - A.C.M Church of Nigeria

26/09/2026

✝️🇳🇬 CHURCH OF NIGERIA
(ANGLICAN COMMUNION)

DAILY FOUNTAIN DEVOTIONAL

Date: 2026-09-26

✝️:Topic: LET YOUR WORK RECOMMEND YOU

✝️📖:-Text: 1 Kings 7:27-37,(NIV)]
27 He also made ten movable stands of bronze; each was four cubits long, four wide and three high.[r] 28 This is how the stands were made: They had side panels attached to uprights. 29 On the panels between the uprights were lions, bulls and cherubim—and on the uprights as well. Above and below the lions and bulls were wreaths of hammered work. 30 Each stand had four bronze wheels with bronze axles, and each had a basin resting on four supports, cast with wreaths on each side. 31 On the inside of the stand there was an opening that had a circular frame one cubit[s] deep. This opening was round, and with its basework it measured a cubit and a half.[t] Around its opening there was engraving. The panels of the stands were square, not round. 32 The four wheels were under the panels, and the axles of the wheels were attached to the stand. The diameter of each wheel was a cubit and a half. 33 The wheels were made like chariot wheels; the axles, rims, spokes and hubs were all of cast metal.

34 Each stand had four handles, one on each corner, projecting from the stand. 35 At the top of the stand there was a circular band half a cubit[u] deep. The supports and panels were attached to the top of the stand. 36 He engraved cherubim, lions and palm trees on the surfaces of the supports and on the panels, in every available space, with wreaths all around. 37 This is the way he made the ten stands. They were all cast in the same molds and were identical in size and shape.

✝️📝Study:-King of Tyre recommended Huram, a man full of wisdom and understanding, to Solomon to carry out the bronze work of the temple (vv. 13-14). He constructed ten bronze moveable water carts, each holding a basin for rinsing burnt offerings (v. 27 cf 2 Chron. 4:6). Each cart had four wheel stands with axles to make them mobile (v. 30).

The wheels are made like chariot wheels, and their axle pins, rims, spokes, and hubs, were cast in bronze (v. 33). The carts were identical in size and shape (v. 37) and were decorated with carved lions, oxen, and cherubim, together with wreath decorations above and below (vv. 28-29). Also, each of the water carts had four handles, extending out (v. 34), and the top of the carts had ring shapes (v. 35).

Dearly beloved, looking at the way the ten water carts are constructed, you will agree that it took much wisdom and understanding to produce such excellent pieces of furnishings. Huram was recommended to Solomon because he was apparently a very superior craftsman. The secret of his success story rests on the wisdom and understanding he possessed. In Christ, you and I have inexhaustible resources to draw from to excel, like Huram.

In Christ, God does "freely gives us all things” (Rom. 8:32), including wisdom to excel, if we ask (James 1:5). Ask for wisdom and understanding concerning all you do, that you may excel and so your work will recommend you.

✝️: Prayer: Father; grant me wisdom and understanding to excel in all I do!

Anglican Diocese of Asaba
Anglican Children Ministry - A.C.M Church of Nigeria

24/09/2026

✝️🇳🇬 CHURCH OF NIGERIA
(ANGLICAN COMMUNION)

DAILY FOUNTAIN DEVOTIONAL

Date: 2026-09-24

✝️:Topic: IT IS A MATTER OF PRIORITY

✝️📖:-Text: 1 Kings 7:1-12
7 But Solomon was building his own house thirteen years, and he finished all his house.

2 He built also the house of the forest of Lebanon; the length thereof was an hundred cubits, and the breadth thereof fifty cubits, and the height thereof thirty cubits, upon four rows of cedar pillars, with cedar beams upon the pillars.

3 And it was covered with cedar above upon the beams, that lay on forty five pillars, fifteen in a row.

4 And there were windows in three rows, and light was against light in three ranks.

5 And all the doors and posts were square, with the windows: and light was against light in three ranks.

6 And he made a porch of pillars; the length thereof was fifty cubits, and the breadth thereof thirty cubits: and the porch was before them: and the other pillars and the thick beam were before them.

7 Then he made a porch for the throne where he might judge, even the porch of judgment: and it was covered with cedar from one side of the floor to the other.

8 And his house where he dwelt had another court within the porch, which was of the like work. Solomon made also an house for Pharaoh's daughter, whom he had taken to wife, like unto this porch.

9 All these were of costly stones, according to the measures of hewed stones, sawed with saws, within and without, even from the foundation unto the coping, and so on the outside toward the great court.

10 And the foundation was of costly stones, even great stones, stones of ten cubits, and stones of eight cubits.

11 And above were costly stones, after the measures of hewed stones, and cedars.

12 And the great court round about was with three rows of hewed stones, and a row of cedar beams, both for the inner court of the house of the Lord, and for the porch of the house.

✝️📝Study:-King Solomon can be described as a master builder when we consider the complex nature of his palace which comprised of the House of the Forest of Lebanon (vv. 2-5), the Hall of Pillars (v. 6), the Hall of Judgement (v. 7), a lavish open court containing other buildings, and his own house (vv. 8-12).

As a master builder, Solomon had to set his priority right by ensuring that he started with the temple project which was a house built for God, before embarking on his palace complex which took him thirteen years to complete (v. 1). Solomon built for God and God had to build for Solomon, so to speak.

Solomon's desire to complete the Lord's house before building his own house is commendable.We have many desires that compete for our attention and we must remember that God's work is priority. The Scripture enjoins us to seek first God's kingdom and His righteousness, and the basic necessities of life will be ours too (Matt. 6:33).

Who knows whether Solomon would have succeeded in building his palace if he had not built God's house first. We read in Haggai 1:2ff how God rebuked His people for building their houses instead of rebuilding His temple. When we put God first, He will provide for our deepest needs (cf Matt. 6:33).

✝️: Prayer: Father, help me to give you first place in every area of my life. Amen!

23/09/2026

✝️🇳🇬 CHURCH OF NIGERIA
(ANGLICAN COMMUNION)

DAILY FOUNTAIN DEVOTIONAL

Date: 2026-09-023

✝️: Topic: GOD'S PROJECT IS NEVER ABANDONED

✝️📖Text: 1 Kings 6:29-38
29 Then he carved all the walls of the temple all around, both the inner and outer sanctuaries, with carved figures of cherubim, palm trees, and open flowers. 30 And the floor of the temple he overlaid with gold, both the inner and outer sanctuaries.
31 For the entrance of the inner sanctuary he made doors of olive wood; the lintel and doorposts were 7one-fifth of the wall. 32 The two doors were of olive wood; and he carved on them figures of cherubim, palm trees, and open flowers, and overlaid them with gold; and he spread gold on the cherubim and on the palm trees. 33 So for the door of the 8sanctuary he also made doorposts of olive wood, 9one-fourth of the wall. 34 And the two doors were of cypress wood; two panels comprised one folding door, and two panels comprised the other folding door. 35 Then he carved cherubim, palm trees, and open flowers on them, and overlaid them with gold applied evenly on the carved work.
36 And he built the sinner court with three rows of hewn stone and a row of cedar beams.
37 In the fourth year the foundation of the house of the Lord was laid, in the month of Ziv. 38 And in the eleventh year, in the month of Bul, which is the eighth month, the house was finished in all its details and according to all its plans. So he was seven years in building it.

✝️📝Verse 38 of our text notes that the period of time spent in building the temple was seven years. Solomon ensured that the project was never abandoned, the greatness of the task notwithstanding, until it was brought to completion. If we follow the story of the temple-building from its foundation to completion, we will discover that it was a vast and elegant project. Hence, Solomon had to engage a labour force numbering thousands of men (1 Kings 5:13- 18), to bring the project to completion.

Solomon's seriousness, coupled with the many hands employed to execute the project, ensured the work was completed.
We should learn to give the work of God put in our charge the seriousness it requires. We are assured that every good work God begins in us,

He will bring to completion until the day of Christ Jesus (Phil. 1:6). What is your attitude to that ongoing building project in your parish, Diocese, or National Church? Are you committing your time, energy and resources towards its completion? Again, the various groups we belong to in church, are God's work (projects) and we must give our attention to them. God's work must never be abandoned. Solomon leaves us an example to follow.

✝️Prayer: Father, help me to build my life in the faith according to your pattern!

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