The Daily Fountain Devotional of the Church Of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) 8 September 2025: God’s Plan And You
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TOPIC: God’s Plan And You
Read: Luke 1:39-55 (KJV)
39 And Mary arose in those days, and went into the hill country with haste, into a city of Juda;
40 And entered into the house of Zacharias, and saluted Elisabeth.
41 And it came to pass, that, when Elisabeth heard the salutation of Mary, the babe leaped in her womb; and Elisabeth was filled with the Holy Ghost:
42 And she spake out with a loud voice, and said, Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb.
43 And whence is this to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?
44 For, lo, as soon as the voice of thy salutation sounded in mine ears, the babe leaped in my womb for joy.
45 And blessed is she that believed: for there shall be a performance of those things which were told her from the Lord.
46 And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord,
47 And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour.
48 For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed.
49 For he that is mighty hath done to me great things; and holy is his name.
50 And his mercy is on them that fear him from generation to generation.
51 He hath shewed strength with his arm; he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts.
52 He hath put down the mighty from their seats, and exalted them of low degree.
53 He hath filled the hungry with good things; and the rich he hath sent empty away.
54 He hath helped his servant Israel, in remembrance of his mercy;
55 As he spake to our fathers, to Abraham, and to his seed for ever.
THE MESSAGE:
Today is a special day – ‘the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary.’ Mary took a very significant and memorable part in the fulfilment of God’s plan for the universe and humanity. Through her, the work of human salvation was achieved through the anointed Son of the Most High God, Jesus Christ. She conceived and gave birth to the eternal King whose kingdom will have no end. So, Mary indeed is a significant figure in the Christian faith, but she is however not to be idolized or viewed as an object of worship.
But why was Mary so favored and chosen among several other virgins of her time? Well, only God will know why. However, we can suggest the following reasons:
- Being a virgin, she had the testimony of being morally chaste. Sound morality is a testimony to a good Christian life.
- She is reputed to be very humble and simple-hearted (Luke 1:28).
- She had the Lord God of Israel, as her Saviour (verse 47).
Today, God still has a plan for the world around us, but to fulfill that plan, He looks for men and women who are prepared and morally-sound, humble and dedicated to service. Will you be willing and ready to take part in God’s plans for this end of times? If yes, do well to follow the example of Mary’s life of humility, holiness and followership of God.
PRAYER: Lord, here I am: Take me, break me, remold me and use me-Amen.
PRAYER POINTS ON TODAY’S DAILY FOUNTAIN DEVOTIONAL
DATE: MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 08, 2025
TOPIC: GOD’S PLAN AND YOU
- Father in the name of Jesus, thank You for the grace to see this new day, the two hundred and fifty-first 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 new 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. 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.
- LORD, use me for the fulfilment of Your plan for the universe and humanity, in Jesus’ name.
- Through me, Oh Lord, let many sinners be brought to the saving grace of Jesus Christ, in Jesus’ name.
- Holy Spirit, help me to be morally-sound, humble and dedicated to the service of God, in Jesus’ name.
- Lord, make me Your favourite and chose me among several others for Your purpose, in Jesus’ name.
- 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 God bless our country Nigeria -1 Chronicles 17:27.
- Thank You Lord for answered prayers, in Jesus’ Mighty Name we pray. Amen.
