The Daily Fountain Devotional of the Church Of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) 22 July 2025 — Waiting Upon The Lord
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TOPIC: Waiting Upon The Lord
READ: John 20:11-18 (NKJV)
- But Mary stood outside by the tomb weeping, and as she wept she stooped down [and looked] into the tomb.
- And she saw two angels in white sitting, one at the head and the other at the feet, where the body of Jesus had lain.
- Then they said to her, “Woman, why are you weeping?” She said to them, “Because they have taken away my Lord, and I do not know where they have laid Him.”
- Now when she had said this, she turned around and saw Jesus standing [there,] and did not know that it was Jesus.
- Jesus said to her, “Woman, why are you weeping? Whom are you seeking?” She, supposing Him to be the gardener, said to Him, “Sir, if You have carried Him away, tell me where You have laid Him, and I will take Him away.”
- Jesus said to her, “Mary!” She turned and said to Him, “Rabboni!” (which is to say, Teacher).
- Jesus said to her, “Do not cling to Me, for I have not yet ascended to My Father; but go to My brethren and say to them, ‘I am ascending to My Father and your Father, and [to] My God and your God.’ “
- Mary Magdalene came and told the disciples that she had seen the Lord, and [that] He had spoken these things to her.
THE MESSAGE:
Today we commemorate Mary Magdalene, a woman of great faith. Mary Magdalene’s name is mentioned in the Gospel more than most of the Apostles and other women that were associated with Jesus’ ministry. There were other Marys, the name given to the Mary in our text implies that she was Mary from Magdala. She was among the faithful women who followed Jesus in His earthly ministry. She also witnessed both the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ. She was the one from whom Jesus cast out seven demons (Mark 6:19). On the first day of the week after the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, Mary went with Peter and John to the tomb of Jesus. Peter and John went back because Jesus was not found in the tomb, but Mary waited until she saw and heard the risen Lord Jesus Christ, the Saviour.
As Christ’s follower, you must learn from and emulate the dedicated and fruitful life of Mary Like Mary, you should also prove the sincerity of your love and devotion to Christ by your perseverance and endurance. God has many things to say to you regarding your troubles. Don’t be intimidated or confused by the happenings around you but learn to patiently wait upon Him until you hear Him and receive directives from Him. Your perseverance in trying times shows your true love for Christ. Don’t leave the place of prayer and meditation, no matter the challenges you face. You cannot claim to love God when you are selective in obeying His words. Learn to follow Jesus in both bad and good times. Wait patiently upon the Lord, He will surely show forth and respond to your situation and challenges.
PRAYER: Father, please uphold and strengthen me to wait on You in Jesus’ Name, Amen!
