The Daily Fountain Devotional of the Church Of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) 14 May 2026
Daily Fountain Devotional 14 May 2026 TOPIC: Holy Spirit: Our Indispensable Companion
SCRIPTURE READING: Luke 24:49-53
49 And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high.
50 And he led them out as far as to Bethany, and he lifted up his hands, and blessed them.
51 And it came to pass, while he blessed them, he was parted from them, and carried up into heaven.
52 And they worshipped him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy:
53 And were continually in the temple, praising and blessing God. Amen.
TODAY’S MESSAGE
All believers are called to preach the gospel. The command and mandate are for all genuine Christians. Preaching is done, not only in the church, neither is it limited to revival or crusade grounds. It is a task to be carried out wherever and whenever there is opportunity to do so. However, preaching is dangerous and usually ineffective without the power of God which can only be received by being baptised and indwelled by the Holy Spirit. Therefore, Jesus in verse 49 of today’s reading warned His disciples never to venture into the business of going about to preach without the power. The Holy Spirit fills believers with power and courage to preach (Acts 2:14). He inspires their messages and convinces people of their sin, leading to faith and submission to Christ. The Holy Spirit is the force behind miracles, healing and deliverance.
The presence of the Holy Spirit in a believer’s life can manifest through spiritual gifts such as speaking in tongues and prophecy. However, caution must be taken not to be caught in the deception of counterfeited tongues and false prophecies. The greatest sign and manifestation of the Holy Spirit in a believer’s life is bearing the fruits of the Spirit (Gal. 5:22).
PRAYER: Lord Jesus, I humbly ask that you fill me anew with the Holy Spirit and power. Amen