The Daily Fountain Devotional of the Church Of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) 30 June 2026 – The Remnant Of Israel
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TOPIC: The Remnant Of Israel
READ: Zephaniah 3:12-20
12 I will also leave in the midst of thee an afflicted and poor people, and they shall trust in the name of the Lord.
13 The remnant of Israel shall not do iniquity, nor speak lies; neither shall a deceitful tongue be found in their mouth: for they shall feed and lie down, and none shall make them afraid.
14 Sing, O daughter of Zion; shout, O Israel; be glad and rejoice with all the heart, O daughter of Jerusalem.
15 The Lord hath taken away thy judgments, he hath cast out thine enemy: the king of Israel, even the Lord, is in the midst of thee: thou shalt not see evil any more.
16 In that day it shall be said to Jerusalem, Fear thou not: and to Zion, Let not thine hands be slack.
17 The Lord thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing.
18 I will gather them that are sorrowful for the solemn assembly, who are of thee, to whom the reproach of it was a burden.
19 Behold, at that time I will undo all that afflict thee: and I will save her that halteth, and gather her that was driven out; and I will get them praise and fame in every land where they have been put to shame.
20 At that time will I bring you again, even in the time that I gather you: for I will make you a name and a praise among all people of the earth, when I turn back your captivity before your eyes, saith the Lord.
THE MESSAGE:
Today, the Church celebrates Saint Peter. By the revelation from God. Peter proclaimed Jesus as the Messiah, the Son of the living God. Jesus Christ noted that this confession of Peter was the foundation on which the Church would be built. Although the name ‘Peter’ means ‘Rock’, the Church was to stand on Jesus as the sure foundation, as He is equally the Builder of His Church (verse 18). The keys of the kingdom of heaven have been handed over to the Church by the Lord Jesus Christ such that her voice is honoured on earth and in heaven (verse 19). There is no confusion – Jesus Christ is the Owner of His Church, and no human contention can change this eternal truth.
Beloved in Christ, Jesus Christ is the Messiah (The Anointed One). In spite of many popular confusions and diverse opinions about Christ, especially in our present day, He remains the Lord and Saviour of the world. This is the faith of the Church of God. Whatever has to do with faith comes from revelation, not a product of flesh and blood. Christians must live in the reality of this faith without shaking. The faith of the Church is built on nothing less than Jesus’ blood and righteousness. This is the faith that can stand the test of time. There is no controversy, Jesus Christ is the Lord.
PRAYER: Heavenly Father, grant me the grace to embrace the true faith in Jesus Christ.
