The Daily Fountain Devotional of the Church Of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) 24 September 2025 – Broken Vows
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TOPIC – Broken Vows
Read: Malachi 2:10-17 (NKJV)
10 Have we not all one father? hath not one God created us? why do we deal treacherously every man against his brother, by profaning the covenant of our fathers?
11 Judah hath dealt treacherously, and an abomination is committed in Israel and in Jerusalem; for Judah hath profaned the holiness of the Lord which he loved, and hath married the daughter of a strange god.
12 The Lord will cut off the man that doeth this, the master and the scholar, out of the tabernacles of Jacob, and him that offereth an offering unto the Lord of hosts.
13 And this have ye done again, covering the altar of the Lord with tears, with weeping, and with crying out, insomuch that he regardeth not the offering any more, or receiveth it with good will at your hand.
14 Yet ye say, Wherefore? Because the Lord hath been witness between thee and the wife of thy youth, against whom thou hast dealt treacherously: yet is she thy companion, and the wife of thy covenant.
15 And did not he make one? Yet had he the residue of the spirit. And wherefore one? That he might seek a godly seed. Therefore take heed to your spirit, and let none deal treacherously against the wife of his youth.
16 For the Lord, the God of Israel, saith that he hateth putting away: for one covereth violence with his garment, saith the Lord of hosts: therefore take heed to your spirit, that ye deal not treacherously.
17 Ye have wearied the Lord with your words. Yet ye say, Wherein have we wearied him? When ye say, Every one that doeth evil is good in the sight of the Lord, and he delighteth in them; or, Where is the God of judgment?
THE MESSAGE:
The passage opens by reminding the Israelites of their shared origin and covenant with God. Despite this shared history and commitment, the people had been “betraying one another” and exhibiting disloyalty, both to their fellow humans and to God Himself. God described divorce as something He “hates.” This statement speaks to the broader importance of honoring commitments and maintaining the sanctity of relationships. Whether it applies to marriage, friendships, or our covenant with God, breaking faith has significant consequences.
The passage urges individuals to “guard yourselves in your spirits” and to avoid “breaking faith.” This requires vigilance and self-awareness. We must be mindful of the promises we make and the impact our actions have on others. In what ways do you ensure you are living up to your commitments, both to others and to God? Have there been times when you have broken faith with someone? How can you work towards healing those relationships? How can you cultivate a more positive and trusting relationship with God, even when faced with challenges or doubts?
PRAYER: Almighty God, forgive me for my broken promises and unfaithfulness. Help me to strengthen the relationships in my lives and cultivate a spirit of integrity.
