The Daily Fountain Devotional of the Church Of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) 12 April 2026
Daily Fountain Devotional 12 April 2026 TOPIC: The Tomb Is Empty
SCRIPTURE READING: Luke 24:1-12
TODAY’S MESSAGE
On the first day of the week, a group of women, including Mary Magdalene, Joanna, and Mary the mother of James, visited Jesus’ tomb to anoint His body with spices, out of their deep affection and devotion to Him. However, when they arrived, they found the stone rolled away and the tomb empty. Just as the women were wondering what had happened to the body of Jesus, two angels appeared, dressed in shining garments, andannounced that Jesus had risen from the dead (Luke 24.4-7).
The angels asked why they were looking for the living among the dead. They reminded the women how Jesus had told them that He would be crucified, and buried, but rise on the third day. The women then went and narrated their findings to the disciples, but they did not believe them. However, Peter ran to the tomb and saw things for himself and marvelled about what had happened.
Today, we celebrae the risen Lord Jesus Christ. His resurrection crowns all his efforts for man’s redemption and gave Christianity a strong root above other religions of the world today. Jesus’ death and resurrection confirms that death has been defeated. Beloved in Christ, Jesus has conquered the power of sin and death, so you no longer need to live in fear and doubt. This same power has been made available to you if only you believe in Him today.
PRAYER: LordJesus, I believe in you and in the power of your resurrection. Help me to never live in doubt ofyour power: Amen.