The Daily Fountain Devotional of the Church Of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) 31 May 2026
Daily Fountain Devotional 31 May 2026 TOPIC: Knowing And Experiencing God
SCRIPTURE READING: John 14:8-17
8 Philip saith unto him, Lord, show us the Father, and it sufficeth us.
9 Jesus saith unto him, Have I been so long time with you, and yet hast thou not known me, Philip? he that hath seen me hath seen the Father; and how sayest thou then, Show us the Father?
10 Believest thou not that I am in the Father, and the Father in me? the words that I speak unto you I speak not of myself: but the Father that dwelleth in me, he doeth the works.
11 Believe me that I am in the Father, and the Father in me: or else believe me for the very works’ sake.
12 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father.
13 And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.
14 If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do it.
15 If ye love me, keep my commandments.
16 And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever;
17 Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you.
TODAY’S DEVOTIONAL MESSAGE
Philip asks Jesus to show them the Father, and Jesus responds by explaining that anyone who has seen Him has seen the Father. Jesus addresses Philip’s desire to “see the Father,” by offering deep insights into the nature of knowing and experiencing God. He reveals how the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, interconnect in the Trinity, and how we can know and experience God. Jesus reveals that He is the embodiment of the Father, stating, “Whoever has seen me has seen the Father.” This emphasises that true knowledge of God is found in encountering Jesus Christ. Jesus further emphasises His unity with the Father and promises that those who believe in Him will do even greater works.
Furthermore, Jesus promises the gift of the Holy Spirit, who would indwell believers and guide them into all truth. The Holy Spirit is a constant companion, enabling us to experience God’s presence in our lives. Our text today invites us to deepen our understanding of the Trinity and to cultivate a personal relationship with God through Jesus, to study His life and teachings, and to allow the Holy Spirit to guide us into a more intimate understanding of God’s love and grace. As we cultivate a closer relationship with Christ, we will increasingly come to know the Father and experience His love and presence in our lives.
PRAYER FOR TODAY: Heavenly Father, help me to know you more deeply and to experience your presence in my life, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.