The Daily Fountain Devotional of the Church Of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) 9 May 2026
Daily Fountain Devotional 9 May 2026 TOPIC: Trusting God In Times of Need
SCRIPTURE READING: Exodus 17:1-7
1 And all the congregation of the children of Israel journeyed from the wilderness of Sin, after their journeys, according to the commandment of the Lord, and pitched in Rephidim: and there was no water for the people to drink.
2 Wherefore the people did chide with Moses, and said, Give us water that we may drink. And Moses said unto them, Why chide ye with me? wherefore do ye tempt the Lord?
3Â And the people thirsted there for water; and the people murmured against Moses, and said, Wherefore is this that thou hast brought us up out of Egypt, to kill us and our children and our cattle with thirst?
4 And Moses cried unto the Lord, saying, What shall I do unto this people? they be almost ready to stone me.
5 And the Lord said unto Moses, Go on before the people, and take with thee of the elders of Israel; and thy rod, wherewith thou smotest the river, take in thine hand, and go.
6Â Behold, I will stand before thee there upon the rock in Horeb; and thou shalt smite the rock, and there shall come water out of it, that the people may drink. And Moses did so in the sight of the elders of Israel.
7 And he called the name of the place Massah, and Meribah, because of the chiding of the children of Israel, and because they tempted the Lord, saying, Is the Lord among us, or not?
TODAY’S DEVOTIONAL MESSAGE:
Exodus 17:1-7 recounts a significant moment for the Israelites during their journey through the wilderness. Faced with the threat of dying from lack of drinking water, they turned to Moses, expressed their anger and questioned God’s presence. This passage offers valuable lessons about trust, obedience, and the provision of God.
The Israelites, despite experiencing God’s miraculous deliverance from Egypt, quickly succumbed to fear and doubt. Their complaints, though understandable, reveal a lack of trust in God’s provision. This highlights the human tendency to focus on immediate needs and lose sight of God’s faithfulness.
However, despite their grumbling, God provided. He instructed Moses to strike a rock, and miraculously, water flowed forth, and quenched the thirst of the people. This act serves as a powerful reminder of God’s provision and His unwavering commitment to His people.
How often do we, like the Israelites, allow fear and doubt to cloud our faith? Do we fully trust in God’s provision, even when faced with challenging circumstances? This passage challenges us to cultivate a deeper trust in God, to remember His past faithfulness, and to confidently rely on His provision for our present and future needs.
Are there areas where you struggle to trust God’s provision and care? This passage encourages us to turn to God in prayer, trusting that He will provide for our needs. Just as God provided water from the rock, He can bring solutions and blessings in ways we might not expect.
PRAYER: Lord, help me to trust in your provision, even when I face uncertainty and fear. Amen.