17th October 2025

The Open Fountain

In that day a fountain shall be opened for the house of

David and for the inhabitants of Jerusalem,

for sin and for uncleanness.

 Zechariah 13:1

Today's Bible Reading: Zechariah 13:1-6.

Zechariah paints a prophetic picture of a day when cleansing and forgiveness would flow freely—like a fountain opened wide. This fountain is not literal water, but symbolic of the purifying work of Christ, whose blood cleanses from all sin (1 John 1:7). This is the gospel in the Old Testament: God, in His mercy, providing a continual source of grace for a defiled people.

The beauty of this “open fountain” lies in its accessibility. It’s not hidden, not closed, and not for the elite—it’s open for all who would come. Whether our stains are deep with guilt, shame, or rebellion, this fountain is sufficient. It not only washes away sin but breaks the hold of idolatry and falsehood (v 2–3), reshaping hearts and speech to honour God.

Verses 4–6 reflect a people so transformed that even false prophets will be ashamed of their former ways. That’s the power of grace—it doesn’t just cover sin, it changes lives.

Today, this fountain still flows. We don’t have to hide our sin or attempt to cleanse ourselves. We simply come.

Prayer: Lord God, thank You for the open fountain of grace through the Lord Jesus. Wash me clean today. Shape my heart and words to reflect Your truth. For Christ's sake. Amen.