The Daily Fountain Devotional of the Church Of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) 10 May 2026 – Confidence In Christ’s Overcoming Power
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TOPIC: Confidence In Christ’s Overcoming Power
READ: John 16:23-33
23 And in that day ye shall ask me nothing. Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name, he will give it you.
24 Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name: ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full.
25 These things have I spoken unto you in proverbs: but the time cometh, when I shall no more speak unto you in proverbs, but I shall shew you plainly of the Father.
26 At that day ye shall ask in my name: and I say not unto you, that I will pray the Father for you:
27 For the Father himself loveth you, because ye have loved me, and have believed that I came out from God.
28 I came forth from the Father, and am come into the world: again, I leave the world, and go to the Father.
29 His disciples said unto him, Lo, now speakest thou plainly, and speakest no proverb.
30 Now are we sure that thou knowest all things, and needest not that any man should ask thee: by this we believe that thou camest forth from God.
31 Jesus answered them, Do ye now believe?
32 Behold, the hour cometh, yea, is now come, that ye shall be scattered, every man to his own, and shall leave me alone: and yet I am not alone, because the Father is with me.
33 These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.
THE MESSAGE:
Rogation Sunday is a time when the Church prays for God’s blessing on the land, crops, and labour. It is a reminder of our dependence on God for provision and protection and is observed before Ascension Day. In John 16:23-33, Jesus reassures His disciples of their direct access to the Father in prayer. He encourages them to ask in His name, promising that God would answer (vv. 23-24). As we reflect on Rogation Sunday, we are reminded that God cares for our daily needs and invites us to trust Him with our concerns, whether spiritual or material. Jesus also speaks of the coming trials and challenges His followers would face.
Yet, He gives them a message of hope: “In the world, you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world” (v. 33).
Life’s challenges are inevitable, but victory in Jesus Christ is guaranteed. Though our faith may waiver like that of Jesus’ disciples, there is a powerful assurance that no matter what difficulties we face, whether in farming, labour, or life in general, Christ’s victory is our confidence. No matter the challenges in our careers, marriage, ministry, finances, health, etc. We must know that Christ guarantees us victory.
PRAYER:
Lord, strengthen my faith and help me trust in your unfailing care in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
