The Daily Fountain Devotional of the Church Of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) 23 July 2026
Daily Fountain Devotional 23 July 2026 TOPIC: Do Not Ignore God’s Redemptive Plan
SCRIPTURE READING: Micah 6:1-5
1 Hear now what the Lord says:
“Arise, plead your case before the mountains,
And let the hills hear your voice.
2 Hear, O you mountains, the Lord’s complaint,
And you strong foundations of the earth;
For the Lord has a complaint against His people,
And He will [a]contend with Israel.
3 “O My people, what have I done to you?
And how have I wearied you?
Testify against Me.
4 For I brought you up from the land of Egypt,
I redeemed you from the house of bondage;
And I sent before you Moses, Aaron, and Miriam.
5 O My people, remember now
What Balak king of Moab counseled,
And what Balaam the son of Beor answered him,
From [b]Acacia Grove to Gilgal,
That you may know the righteousness of the Lord.”
TODAY’S DEVOTIONAL MESSAGE
Micah’s prophecies focused on judgement and condemnation of sin, call for repentance and hope for restoration and redemption. In today’s text, we can see God asking His people, Israel, a couple of deep and conscience-pricking questions (v. 3). He went further to call their minds to history and all the efforts He made in rescuing them from slavery in Egypt, fighting their various battles all through their journey to the Promised Land, feeding them in the wilderness, and even going all out for them (to the extent of punishing and dislodging other sinful nations for their sakes); as well as in demonstration of His mercies; and patiently searching for them while they kept deviating to disobedience, idolatry and injustice (vv. 4-5). He never gave up on them!
Beloved, we are being asked such deep questions today. Can you recollect the efforts God has made in your life? Can you recollect how He rescued you from that accident, blackmail, conspiracy and all manner of dangerous situations, just so that you can truly realise His love for you, serve Him and not perish in your iniquity? It is never His intention that anyone should perish, but that all will come to repentance and live eternal life (2 Pet. 3:9).
Today, God is yet extending that grace of second chance and long rope of patience so that all (including you) can turn from evil. Don’t ignore any further, this Divine passionate appeal to you for salvation and redemption of your soul. God has kept you alive again today, giving you another chance. Perhaps it may be your last day on earth. Please embrace Him right away!
PRAYER: Lord Jesus, I yield to your call and knock at the door of my heart this day. Please show me mercy, save me and give me grace to live for you henceforth. Amen!