The Daily Fountain Devotional of the Church Of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) 11 June 2025 — Worthy Bearer Of The Gospel
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TOPIC: Worthy Bearer Of The Gospel
READ: Acts 11:19-30 (NKJV)
- Now those who were scattered after the persecution that arose over Stephen traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch, preaching the word to no one but the Jews only.
- But some of them were men from Cyprus and Cyrene, who, when they had come to Antioch, spoke to the Hellenists, preaching the Lord Jesus.
- And the hand of the Lord was with them, and a great number believed and turned to the Lord.
- Then news of these things came to the ears of the church in Jerusalem, and they sent out Barnabas to go as far as Antioch.
- When he came and had seen the grace of God, he was glad, and encouraged them all that with purpose of heart they should continue with the Lord.
- For he was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and of faith. And a great many people were added to the Lord.
- Then Barnabas departed for Tarsus to seek Saul.
- And when he had found him, he brought him to Antioch. So it was that for a whole year they assembled with the church and taught a great many people. And the disciples were first called Christians in Antioch.
- And in these days prophets came from Jerusalem to Antioch.
- Then one of them, named Agabus, stood up and showed by the Spirit that there was going to be a great famine throughout all the world, which also happened in the days of Claudius Caesar.
- Then the disciples, each according to his ability, determined to send relief to the brethren dwelling in Judea.
- This they also did, and sent it to the elders by the hands of Barnabas and Saul.
THE MESSAGE:
As a result of persecution of the Apostles which resulted in the killing of Stephen, the disciples were scattered abroad and some of them travelled as far as Phenice, Cyprus and Antioch preaching the Gospel to the Jews. The hand of the Lord was upon the Apostles and a great number among the Jews believed and turned unto the Lord. Hence, the elders of the Church, when they heard the good news, commissioned Barnabas to go to Antioch to further strengthen the faith of the believers (Acts 11:22-23).
Barnabas was trustworthy, good, righteous and a man filled with the Holy Spirit. He was able to preach and encourage the brethren in Antioch and many were added to the Church (Acts 11:24-25). A believer in Christ who is righteous, faithful, filled with the Holy Spirit as bearer of the Gospel in the face of all circumstances. Rise today and preach to someone!
PRAYER: Lord, in Your mercy, fill me with courage and the Holy Spirit to preach the Gospel, Amen!
PRAYER POINTS ON TODAY’S DAILY FOUNTAIN DEVOTIONAL
DATE: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11, 2025
TOPIC: WORTHY BEARER OF THE GOSPEL
- Father in the name of Jesus, thank You for the grace to see this new day, the one hundred and sixty-second day 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 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.
- I receive grace to preach the Gospel of Christ in season and out of season, in Jesus’ name
- Father Lord, let Your mighty hand be upon me as I spread the Gospel of Christ abroad, in Jesus’ name.
- The Gospel of Christ I preach will win and add souls to the kingdom of God, in Jesus’ name.
- Holy Spirit, help me to remain faithful and righteous as I serve as a worthy bearer of the Gospel in all circumstances, in Jesus’ ne.
- 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 bless our country Nigeria -1 Chronicles 17:27.
- Thank You Lord for answered prayers, in Jesus’ Mighty Name we pray. Amen.
