The Daily Fountain Devotional of the Church Of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) 13 August 2026
Daily Fountain Devotional 13 August 2026 TOPIC: Godly Instructions
SCRIPTURE READING: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28
12 And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you;
13 And to esteem them very highly in love for their work’s sake. And be at peace among yourselves.
14 Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men.
15 See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men.
16 Rejoice evermore.
17 Pray without ceasing.
18 In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
19 Quench not the Spirit.
20 Despise not prophesyings.
21 Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.
22 Abstain from all appearance of evil.
23 And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
24 Faithful is he that calleth you, who also will do it.
25 Brethren, pray for us.
26 Greet all the brethren with an holy kiss.
27 I charge you by the Lord that this epistle be read unto all the holy brethren.
28 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen.
TODAY’S DAILY DEVOTIONAL MESSAGE
In our text today, Paul gives his readers several instructions. In verses 12-13, he emphasises the need for us to regard highly in love, those who care and labour for us in the spirit, even as we also pray for them (v. 25). He also urges us to be at peace with everyone, comfort the faint-hearted, uphold the weak, be patient with all, not to render evil for evil, rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in everything, test all things and hold fast what is good. These are wonderful instructions from a leader to the led. Paul expects his readers to obey these instructions.
As modern leaders, we should use Paul’s words to instruct and guide those we lead, even as we also serve as perfect examples to them. Among other things, challenging situations should not overwhelm our gratitude to God. We also need to give the Spirit the freedom to move among us as He wishes. True prophecies should not be treated with contempt. We must spread this word around. As our spiritual leaders instruct us daily from the Scriptures, we must be very diligent to carry them out.
PRAYER: Help me dear Lord, to follow to the letter; instructions from your Word. Amen.