The Daily Fountain Devotional of the Church Of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) 26 July 2025 — Do Not Give Up
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TOPIC: Do Not Give Up
READ: Mark 10:46-52 (NKJV)
- Now they came to Jericho. As He went out of Jericho with His disciples and a great multitude, blind Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus, sat by the road begging.
- And when he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out and say, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!”
- Then many warned him to be quiet; but he cried out all the more, “Son of David, have mercy on me!”
- So Jesus stood still and commanded him to be called. Then they called the blind man, saying to him, “Be of good cheer. Rise, He is calling you.”
- And throwing aside his garment, he rose and came to Jesus.
- So Jesus answered and said to him, “What do you want Me to do for you?” The blind man said to Him, “Rabboni, that I may receive my sight.”
- Then Jesus said to him, “Go your way; your faith has made you well.” And immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus on the road.
THE MESSAGE:
From our text today, it is clear that blind Bartimaeus had the desire to regain his sight. He was tired of living a beggarly life which had placed him at the mercies of people. Seeing would afford him the opportunity of finding something doing and consequently, living a normal life to God’s glory. However, this aspiration appeared to be a wishful thinking. No doctor could solve his problem. So he sat and begged, but kept hope alive. Now, as the Lord Jesus who knows our hearts and aspirations, passed by, Bartimaeus seized the moment and cried out for mercy. His cry for mercy exceeded those shouting him down. He would not be discouraged nor give up, until he received his sight.
Dear friend, what is that glorious ambition that you have which seems impossible because of your limitations? Just know that God’s mercy can lift you above them all. God lifts the poor out of the dunghill and makes him sit among princes. He is able to enlarge the coast of an individual condemned to a life of poverty. All you need to do is to approach the throne of grace to obtain mercy. Be persistent and wait on the Lord in the pursuit of your goals. Do not give up. Just as Bartimaeus received his sight, you will see the goodness of God in the land of the living.
PRAYER: O Lord, in Your mercy, help me fulfill my dreams, in Jesus’ Name, Amen!
PRAYER POINTS ON TODAY’S DAILY FOUNTAIN DEVOTIONAL
DATE: SATURDAY, JULY 26, 2025
TOPIC: DO NOT GIVE UP
- Father in the name of Jesus, thank You for the grace to see this new day, the two hundred and seventh days in the year 2025 in good health, sound mind and in joy.
- Father, thank You for the special gift of life, many wished to see this new month,but they couldn’t.
- Thank You Jesus for being there for us, Your children.
- Thank You Lord for Your plans for me this year. They are plans of good, not of evil, to give me a good and successful end.
- Father, please forgive me all my known and unknown sins, and let no sin reign over my life this year, in Jesus’ name.
- Holy Spirit, create in me the desire for a change of status, in Jesus’ name.
- I receive grace to keep hope alive. I refuse to be discouraged or give up, until I receive my desired miracles, in Jesus’ name.
- LORD, by Your mercy, please lift me above all limitations, in Jesus’ name.
- Father Lord, enlarge my coast, in Jesus’ name.
- Holy Spirit, help me to have a deep, flourishing and an unbroken relationship with God, in Jesus’ name
- LORD, help me to get my life right this year, and let Your perfect will be enforced on me, in Jesus’ name
- LORD, help us to get it right in Nigeria, and let Your perfect will be enforced on us in Jesus’ name.
- Heavenly Father, let Your peace continue to reign in every part of this country,
- Whether the devil likes it or not, I will make heaven and receive my eternal rewards in Jesus’ Name.
- This is the day the Lord hath made, let us rejoice and be glad in it.
- Personal and family prayer requests.
- Confession: God bless the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), God bless the Universal Church, and God bless our country, Nigeria – 1 Chronicles 17:27.
- Thank You, Lord, for answered prayers, in Jesus’ Mighty Name we pray. Amen.
