The Daily Fountain Devotional of the Church Of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) 8 September 2025
Daily Fountain Devotional 8 September 2025 TOPIC: God’s Plan And You
SCRIPTURE: Luke 1:39-55(NKJV)
1:39. Now Mary arose in those days and went into the hill country with haste, to a city of Judah,
1:40. and entered the house of Zacharias and greeted Elizabeth.
1:41. And it happened, when Elizabeth heard the greeting of Mary, that the babe leaped in her womb; and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit.
1:42. Then she spoke out with a loud voice and said, “Blessed [are] you among women, and blessed [is] the fruit of your womb!
1:43. “But why [is] this [granted] to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?
1:44. “For indeed, as soon as the voice of your greeting sounded in my ears, the babe leaped in my womb for joy.
1:45. “Blessed [is] she who believed, for there will be a fulfillment of those things which were told her from the Lord.”
1:46. And Mary said: “My soul magnifies the Lord,
1:47. And my spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior.
1:48. For He has regarded the lowly state of His maidservant; For behold, henceforth all generations will call me blessed.
1:49. For He who is mighty has done great things for me, And holy [is] His name.
1:50. And His mercy [is] on those who fear Him From generation to generation.
1:51. He has shown strength with His arm; He has scattered [the] proud in the imagination of their hearts.
1:52. He has put down the mighty from [their] thrones, And exalted [the] lowly.
1:53. He has filled [the] hungry with good things, And [the] rich He has sent away empty.
1:54. He has helped His servant Israel, In remembrance of [His] mercy,
1:55. As He spoke to our fathers, To Abraham and to his seed forever.”
Anglican Daily Fountain Devotional 8 September 2025 – MESSAGE
Today is a special day-‘the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary.’ Mary took a very significant and memorable part in the fulfillment of God’s plan for the universe and humanity. Through her, the work of human salvation was achieved through the anointed Son of the Most High God, Jesus Christ. She conceived and gave birth to the eternal king whose kingdom will have no end.
So, Mary indeed is a significant figure in the Christian faith, but she is however not to be idolized or viewed as an object of worship. But why was Mary so favored and chosen among several other virgins of her time? Well, only God will know why. However, we can suggest the following reasons:
1. Being a virgin, she had the testimony of being morally chaste. Sound morality is a testimony to a good Christian life.
2. She is reputed to be very humble and simple-hearted (Luke 1:28).
3. She had the Lord God of Israel, as her Savior (v.47).
Today, God still has a plan for the world around us, but to fulfill that plan, He looks for men and women who are prepared and morally-sound, humble and dedicated to service. Will you be willing and ready to take part in God’s plans for this end of times? If yes, do well to follow the example of Mary’s life of humility, holiness and followership of God.
PRAYER: Lord, here I am: Take me, break me, remold me and use me-Amen.
MEDITATION: God says “All the days of your life are written in My special book. Psalm 139:16”