The Daily Fountain Devotional of the Church Of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) 4 December 2024 — Exalting God Through Faith
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TOPIC: Exalting God Through Faith
READ: Daniel 6:25-28 (NKJV)
- Then King Darius wrote: To all peoples, nations, and languages that dwell in all the earth: Peace be multiplied to you.
- I make a decree that in every dominion of my kingdom [men must] tremble and fear before the God of Daniel. For He [is] the living God, And steadfast forever; His kingdom [is the one] which shall not be destroyed, And His dominion [shall endure] to the end.
- He delivers and rescues, And He works signs and wonders In heaven and on earth, Who has delivered Daniel from the power of the lions.
- So this Daniel prospered in the reign of Darius and in the reign of Cyrus the Persian.
THE MESSAGE:
In today’s passage, we see King Darius issue a decree that people from all nations and languages should serve the God of Daniel. Darius gave a public testimony to the power and glory of the true and living God. Daniel who had been thrown into the lion’s den for choosing to please God rather than an earthly king (Acts 4: 19), was rewarded for his faithfulness and consistency. God prospered him during the reign of Darius and Cyrus.
Daniel epitomised the call Jesus would later give to believers to be the salt and light of the world (Matthew 5: 13-16). Even Daniel’s enemies had to admit, “We shall not find any ground for complaint against this Daniel unless we find it in connection with the law of his God’ (Daniel 6: 5). It is commendable when people possess impeccable character that cannot be accused of doing wrong except in matters relating to their faith. Our God lives, reigns and rescues. Whether we face the fiery furnace or the roaring lion, we are in the Lord’s care and He will work out His divine purpose for His glory.
PRAYER: O Lord, deliver me from the hands of the wicked and show Yourself strong in my life through the might of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
RAYER POINTS ON TODAY’S DAILY FOUNTAIN DEVOTIONAL
DATE: WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 04, 2024
TOPIC: EXALTING GOD THROUGH FAITH
- Father in the name of Jesus, thank You for the grace to see this new month in good health and sound mind.
- 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 month and this year. They are plans of good, not of evil, to give me a successful and good end.
- Father, please forgive me all my known and unknown sins, and give me power to overcome sin and its lustful desires, in Jesus’ name
- Father Lord, let people come to the saving grace of Christ through me, in Jesus’ name.
- Father Lord, let people serve You through me, in Jesus’ name
- Father, please, use me to cause a great change in my community such that people will give glory to You as a true and living God, in Jesus’ name.
- LORD, reward my faithfulness and consistency like You did for Daniel, in Jesus’ name.
- Holy Spirit, help me to possess impeccable character that cannot be accused of doing wrong except in matters relating to my faith, 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 reign in 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.
