The Daily Fountain Devotional of the Church Of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) 9 October 2026 – The All-Sufficiency Of Christ
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TOPIC – The All-Sufficiency Of Christ
READ: Philippians 3:1-11
1 Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you, to me indeed is not grievous, but for you it is safe.
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2 Beware of dogs, beware of evil workers, beware of the concision.
3 For we are the circumcision, which worship God in the spirit, and rejoice in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh.
4 Though I might also have confidence in the flesh. If any other man thinketh that he hath whereof he might trust in the flesh, I more:
5 Circumcised the eighth day, of the stock of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, an Hebrew of the Hebrews; as touching the law, a Pharisee;
6 Concerning zeal, persecuting the church; touching the righteousness which is in the law, blameless.
7 But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ.
8 Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ,
9 And be found in him, not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith:
10 That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death;
11 If by any means I might attain unto the resurrection of the dead.
THE MESSAGE:
In today’s passage, Paul emphasises the all-sufficiency of Christ, declaring that Jesus alone is enough for salvation, righteousness, and spiritual growth. Paul warns against false teachers who promote the idea that human efforts such as following religious laws and traditions, are necessary for salvation. He emphasises that salvation comes through faith in Christ alone, not through reliance on human achievements or rituals (vv. 2-3). According to Paul, true believers are those who worship God in the Spirit, rejoice in Christ Jesus, and place no confidence in human achievements (v. 3). Paul shares his personal journey of rejecting reliance on his achievements and traditions, counting them as “rubbish” compared to the supreme value of knowing Christ (vv. 7-8).
His ultimate desire is to know Christ fully, experiencing the power of His resurrection, sharing in His sufferings, and conforming to His death (vv. 10-11). This passage reveals that Christ is our all-sufficient Saviour, providing righteousness and salvation. He is also the foundation for spiritual growth. By placing trust in Him alone, believers are freed from reliance on human efforts and can embrace the fullness of life found in Christ. Paul’s testimony encourages us to value our relationship with Jesus above all else, resting in His finished work for our salvation and living in the transformative power of His resurrection.
PRAYER: Dear Lord, help me to trust fully in Christ, and not rely on human efforts. Amen.
