The Daily Fountain Devotional of the Church Of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) 15 May 2026
Daily Fountain Devotional 15 May 2026 TOPIC: The Legacy of Faith
SCRIPTURE READING: Genesis 5:1-17
1 This is the book of the generations of Adam. In the day that God created man, in the likeness of God made he him;
2 Male and female created he them; and blessed them, and called their name Adam, in the day when they were created.
3 And Adam lived an hundred and thirty years, and begat a son in his own likeness, and after his image; and called his name Seth:
4 And the days of Adam after he had begotten Seth were eight hundred years: and he begat sons and daughters:
5 And all the days that Adam lived were nine hundred and thirty years: and he died.
6 And Seth lived an hundred and five years, and begat Enos:
7 And Seth lived after he begat Enos eight hundred and seven years, and begat sons and daughters:
8 And all the days of Seth were nine hundred and twelve years: and he died.
9 And Enos lived ninety years, and begat Cainan:
10 And Enos lived after he begat Cainan eight hundred and fifteen years, and begat sons and daughters:
11 And all the days of Enos were nine hundred and five years: and he died.
12 And Cainan lived seventy years and begat Mahalaleel:
13 And Cainan lived after he begat Mahalaleel eight hundred and forty years, and begat sons and daughters:
14 And all the days of Cainan were nine hundred and ten years: and he died.
15 And Mahalaleel lived sixty and five years, and begat Jared:
16 And Mahalaleel lived after he begat Jared eight hundred and thirty years, and begat sons and daughters:
17 And all the days of Mahalaleel were eight hundred ninety and five years: and he died.
TODAY’S DEVOTIONAL MESSAGE
In Genesis 5:1-17, we read about the genealogy from Adam to Mahalalel. The passage details the lifespans of Adam and his descendants. While these figures may seem extraordinary, today, we perceive them as a simple list of names and ages. However, they serve as a reminder of God’s original design for humanity. Every name in the list indicates a connection in the chain of faith, a legacy passed down through generations. In these verses, we observe that the original intention of God for humanity is to have abundant life. The long lifespans point to a time when humanity was closer to God and experienced less physical degeneration.
The gradual decrease in lifespans after Adam’s fall highlights the impact of sin on our physical well-being. Moreover, a look at these verses shows that each person lived, had children, and then passed away. This cycle reminds us of the shortness of life and the importance of the legacy we leave behind. Adam, created in the image of God, passed on this divine image to his descendants. This lineage is a testament to God’s faithfulness and the enduring nature of His promises. It is unfortunate today that the quality of Christianity is decreasing with generations.
Old time faith is not being passed down. We also see the quality of life also decreasing. Consider your own life and the legacy you are building. Are you living in a way that reflects God’s image and passes on faith to the next generation? Take time today to reflect on how you can strengthen your walk with God and influence those around you positively.
PRAYER: Thank you, Father, for the legacy of faith that has been passed down through generations. Help me to live in a way that honours you and reflects your love for others. Amen.