Daily Fountain 2017 - Quadruple Blessings

Tuesday October 3

(Bishop Samuel Ajayi Crowther's Day)

Bible Reading: 1 Pet 5: 1 - 13

Topic: Quadruple Blessings

Peter has addressed several issues in today's reading which concern both the old and the young.

Our generation wants to serve God without suffering, but Peter has made it clear that Christians should endure suffering.

Serving God should be from a sincere and a willing heart and not for any selfish reason.

Peter also emphasized on humility. Humility and fear of God take care of all human aspirations including wealth, honour and life (Prov. 22: 4)

Paul encourages us to have this attitude in us which was also in Christ Jesus (Phil. 2: 5). The truth is that he is not a lion, we have the Lion of Judah in our midst. Moreover the enemy is not devouring anyone he sees, but seeks to devour those that do not know God or who know God but are careless and not watchful enough.

If we remain faithful despite our sufferings, then the quadrupled blesings shall become ours. He will restore, make us strong, firm and steadfast

Prayer

Father Lord, give me the grace to remain faithful in all circumstances of life, Amen.

Memory Verse 1 Pet. 5: 8

"Be sober, be vigilant because your adversary, the devil as a roaring lion walketh about seeking whom he may devour."

Source: The Daily Fountain 2017

(The Daily Devotional Guide of the Church of Nigeria Anglican Communion)

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