The Daily Fountain Devotional of the Church Of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) 22 February 2025 — Born For A Reason
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TOPIC: Born For A Reason
READ: John 18:28-40 (NKJV)
- Then they led Jesus from Caiaphas to the Praetorium, and it was early morning. But they themselves did not go into the Praetorium, lest they should be defiled, but that they might eat the Passover.
- Pilate then went out to them and said, “What accusation do you bring against this Man?”
- They answered and said to him, “If He were not an evildoer, we would not have delivered Him up to you.”
- Then Pilate said to them, “You take Him and judge Him according to your law.” Therefore the Jews said to him, “It is not lawful for us to put anyone to death,”
- that the saying of Jesus might be fulfilled which He spoke, signifying by what death He would die.
- Then Pilate entered the Praetorium again, called Jesus, and said to Him, “Are You the King of the Jews?”
- Jesus answered him, “Are you speaking for yourself about this, or did others tell you this concerning Me?”
- Pilate answered, “Am I a Jew? Your own nation and the chief priests have delivered You to me. What have You done?”
- Jesus answered, “My kingdom is not of this world. If My kingdom were of this world, My servants would fight, so that I should not be delivered to the Jews; but now My kingdom is not from here.”
- Pilate therefore said to Him, “Are You a king then?” Jesus answered, “You say [rightly] that I am a king. For this cause I was born, and for this cause I have come into the world, that I should bear witness to the truth. Everyone who is of the truth hears My voice.”
- Pilate said to Him, “What is truth?” And when he had said this, he went out again to the Jews, and said to them, “I find no fault in Him at all.
- ” But you have a custom that I should release someone to you at the Passover. Do you therefore want me to release to you the King of the Jews?”
- Then they all cried again, saying, “Not this Man, but Barabbas!” Now Barabbas was a robber.
THE MESSAGE:
From the High Priest, Caiaphas, the next place Jesus was taken was Pilate’s Court. Pilate was the Roman Governor who had the right to proclaim a sentence of death on Jesus. The Jews being under Roman rule, could not sentence Jesus to death. Pilate had to examine and interrogate Jesus to know if He was guilty as accused. It was during Christ’s trial, in verse 37, when Pilate asked Jesus if He was a king that Jesus answered that it was for such purpose, reason or cause that He came into the world. Jesus made it clear to Pilate that His kingdom was not of this world. Despite the status of the persons Jesus was dragged to and the false intimidations, Jesus never lost focus of who He is and the purpose of His coming to the world. He had a clear understanding of purpose and destiny.
The question then is: For what purpose were you born? Myles Munroe said that when the purpose of a thing is not known, abuse becomes inevitable. Until we are able to provide a clear answer to the question of purpose, our lives will not be impactful or meaningful. For us to face the challenges life comes with and live a fulfilled life, the issue of purpose must be understood and cleared, knowing our assignment in life is key to living a victorious Christian life.
PRAYER: Father grant me revelation and understanding of the reason for my living. Amen!
PRAYER POINTS ON TODAY’S DAILY FOUNTAIN DEVOTIONAL
DATE: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2025
TOPIC: BORN FOR A REASON
- Father in the name of Jesus, thank You for the grace to see this day, the fifty-third day in year 2025 in good health, sound mind and in joy
- 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 year. 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.
- Holy Ghost fire, scatter and consume every evil court set-up for my sake, in Jesus’ name
- I receive a clear understanding of God’s purpose for my life and destiny, in Jesus’ name.
- Holy Spirit, help me to live a life that is impactful and meaningful, in Jesus’ name.
- Father, grant me revelation and understanding of the reason for my living, in Jesus’ name.
- I receive the key to live a victorious Christian life, 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 bless our country Nigeria -1 Chronicles 17:27.
- Thank You Lord for answered prayers, in Jesus’ Mighty Name we pray. Amen.
