The Daily Fountain Devotional of the Church Of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) 11 May 2026 – Giving God Our Best, With Faith
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TOPIC: Giving God Our Best, With Faith
READ: Genesis 4:1-5
1 Now Adam knew Eve his wife, and she conceived and bore [a]Cain, and said, “I have acquired a man from the Lord.”
2 Then she bore again, this time his brother [b]Abel. Now Abel was a keeper of sheep, but Cain was a tiller of the ground.
3 And [c]in the process of time it came to pass that Cain brought an offering of the fruit of the ground to the Lord.
4 Abel also brought of the firstborn of his flock and of their fat. And the Lord respected Abel and his offering,
5 but He did not respect Cain and his offering. And Cain was very angry, and his countenance fell.
THE MESSAGE:
Rogation Monday, like Rogation Sunday, is a time of seeking God’s blessing on our land, work, and communities. It reminds us that all we have comes from God, and we must honour Him with our best. Genesis 4:1-5 tells the story of Cain and Abel, two brothers who brought offerings to God. Abel offered the best of his flock, while Cain brought a lesser sacrifice. God accepted Abel’s offering but rejected Cain’s because it was not given in faith and sincerity. This passage teaches us that God desires not just our work, but our wholehearted devotion.
Are you offering your best to God knowing fully it comes from God? Do you give to God in all sincerity of mind or out of obligation? As we pray for God’s provision today, let us also reflect on the quality of our offerings, whether in our labour, worship, or service. Are we giving God our best, or merely what is convenient? True blessings come when we honour God with faith, gratitude, and excellence in all we do. Remember, God does not just bless the work of our hands but the heart behind it.
PRAYER: Lord, help me to honour You with my work and worship, and may my offerings be pleasing in Your sight in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
