The Daily Fountain Devotional of the Church Of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) 5 April 2026
Daily Fountain Devotional 5 April 2026 TOPIC: He Is Risen
SCRIPTURE READING: John 20:1-18
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1 Now the first day of the week Mary Magdalene went to the tomb early, while it was still dark, and saw that the stone had been taken away from the tomb. 2 Then she ran and came to Simon Peter, and to the other disciple, whom Jesus loved, and said to them, “They have taken away the Lord out of the tomb, and we do not know where they have laid Him.”
3 Peter therefore went out, and the other disciple, and were going to the tomb. 4 So they both ran together, and the other disciple outran Peter and came to the tomb first. 5 And he, stooping down and looking in, saw the linen cloths lying there; yet he did not go in. 6 Then Simon Peter came, following him, and went into the tomb; and he saw the linen cloths lying there, 7 and the [a]handkerchief that had been around His head, not lying with the linen cloths, but folded together in a place by itself. 8 Then the other disciple, who came to the tomb first, went in also; and he saw and believed. 9 For as yet they did not [b]know the Scripture, that He must rise again from the dead. 10 Then the disciples went away again to their own homes.
11 But Mary stood outside by the tomb weeping, and as she wept she stooped down and looked into the tomb. 12 And she saw two angels in white sitting, one at the head and the other at the feet, where the body of Jesus had lain. 13 Then they said to her, “Woman, why are you weeping?”
She said to them, “Because they have taken away my Lord, and I do not know where they have laid Him.”
14 Now when she had said this, she turned around and saw Jesus standing there, and did not know that it was Jesus. 15 Jesus said to her, “Woman, why are you weeping? Whom are you seeking?”
She, supposing Him to be the gardener, said to Him, “Sir, if You have carried Him away, tell me where You have laid Him, and I will take Him away.”
16 Jesus said to her, “Mary!”
She turned and said to [c]Him, “Rabboni!” (which is to say, Teacher).
17 Jesus said to her, “Do not cling to Me, for I have not yet ascended to My Father; but go to My brethren and say to them, ‘I am ascending to My Father and your Father, and to My God and your God.’ ”
18 Mary Magdalene came and told the [d]disciples that she had seen the Lord, and that He had spoken these things to her.
TODAY’S MESSAGE
On this Easter morning, we gather to celebrate the most pivotal event in human history-the resurrection of Jesus Christ! The Christian faith is unique because our Lord and Saviour rose from the dead unlike other religious leaders. The Gospel of John tells us that on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene came to the tomb early in the morning and found the stone rolled away and the tomb empty, prompting her to run and tell the disciples that Jesus’ body was missing (John 20:1-2). The two disciples rushed to the tomb, found the linen wrappings but no Body (John 20:6-7). This discovery led to a profound realisation: Jesus’ body was not missing -He had risen from the dead!
As we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus, we are reminded that this event is not just a historical fact, but a present reality that transforms our lives. Jesus’ resurrection demonstrates His power over sin and death, offering us forgiveness, new life, and eternal hope. As we worship on this Easter morning, may we, like Mary Magdalene, encounter the risen Jesus, be transformed by His presence and be compelled to share the good news with others.
PRAYER FOR TODAY: Lord. Jesus, we rejoice with all the saints this Easter morning. May we continually walk in the power of your resurrection and share the good news with others. Amen.
