The Daily Fountain Devotional of the Church Of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) 12 January 2026
Daily Fountain Devotional 12 January 2026 MONDAY TOPIC: Overcoming Temptations
SCRIPTURE READING: Matthew 4:1-11
In the first temptation of Jesus, the devil asked Him to turn stones into bread if He was the Son of God. Jesus refused. After taking Jesus to a high point of the temple, the devil requested Him to throw Himself down if He was the Son of God because angels would come to His rescue.
Jesus used the Scripture that forbids any man to tempt God. Thereafter, the devil took Jesus to a very high mountain and showed Him all the kingdoms of the world. He promised to give them to Christ if He would bow down and worship him. Jesus responded that the Scripture says to worship and serve the Lord only.
Temptation comes to everybody. Whereas the first Adam failed, the last Adam, Christ, overcame. This victory over temptation is for all believers. As we boldly approach the throne of grace, we will find help whenever we are faced with temptation (Heb. 4:14-16). The lust of the flesh, lust of the eyes and the pride of life are of the world (1 John 2:16). The Lord Jesus was tempted but did not sin. This is because He delighted in the word of God. Reading, studying, meditating, memorising as well as obedience to God’s word, are the daily habits of faithful Christians. How do you cope with temptations?
PRAYER: Father; help me to study the Word and use it to overcome temptations.