The Daily Fountain Devotional of the Church Of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) 25 April 2026
Daily Fountain Devotional 26 April 2026 TOPIC: The Resurrection And Life
SCRIPTURE READING: John 11:17-27
17 Then when Jesus came, he found that he had lain in the grave four days already.
18 Now Bethany was nigh unto Jerusalem, about fifteen furlongs off:
19 And many of the Jews came to Martha and Mary, to comfort them concerning their brother.
20 Then Martha, as soon as she heard that Jesus was coming, went and met him: but Mary sat still in the house.
21 Then said Martha unto Jesus, Lord, if thou hadst been here, my brother had not died.
22 But I know, that even now, whatsoever thou wilt ask of God, God will give it thee.
23 Jesus saith unto her, Thy brother shall rise again.
24 Martha saith unto him, I know that he shall rise again in the resurrection at the last day.
25 Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:
26 And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Believest thou this?
27 She saith unto him, Yea, Lord: I believe that thou art the Christ, the Son of God, which should come into the world.
TODAY’S DEVOTIONAL MESSAGE
Jesus had earlier received a message that Lazarus, His beloved friend, was sick. By the time He arrived, Lazarus had been in the tomb for four days. To Martha, any hope of resurrection would be deferred to the resurrection on the last day.
Jesus Christ however said to her,”I am the Resurrection and the Life.”He asked Martha if she believed Him and she affirmed her belief because according to her, He was the Christ, the Son of God. To believe means to trust God without doubt; knowing that nothing is impossible for Him to do. Belief in Christ is a prerequisite for receiving miracles (v.40).
PRAYER: LordJesus, I believe you are the resurrection and the life, visit me todayin Jesus’Name, Amen.