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*RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONAL*

*WEDNESDAY 7TH OCTOBER 2026.*

*PASTOR CHRIS OYAKHILOME DSC, DSC, DD.*

*THINK BEYOND THIS WORLD*

*_While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal (2 Corinthians 4:18)._*

One of the most important lessons in the Christian life is learning to see beyond the present world and its temporary concerns. Many of the decisions people make are based entirely on what benefits them now, what feels convenient today, or what appears advantageous in the moment. But God's perspective is different. He evaluates everything in the light of eternity.

This is one reason God's instructions often seem unusual to the natural mind. He sees what lies beyond the present. He knows the eternal significance of our choices and understands the glory that awaits those who walk in His will. While human reasoning is often preoccupied with immediate outcomes, God's wisdom is focused on realities that endure forever.

His Kingdom that we’re a part of, is a spiritual and everlasting Kingdom. He’s given us an inheritance that is incorruptible, undefiled, and unfading. This means your life is connected to something far greater than the fleeting systems, structures and pursuits of this world. You're called to live and see from an eternal perspective.

When you understand this, your priorities become clearer. You recognise the value of serving the Lord, advancing the Gospel, and investing your time, resources, and energies in things that produce eternal fruits. You realise that the greatest opportunities in life are not necessarily those that bring the most immediate rewards but those that align with God's purpose and contribute to His eternal plan.

Refuse to evaluate your life merely by earthly gains, temporary comforts, or momentary advantages. The world and its systems will pass away, but God's Kingdom is forever. Therefore, think beyond this world. Remember, the Lord is coming soon. So, let eternity shape your priorities, your decisions and your pursuits. When you do, you'll live with purpose and the confidence that your labour in the Lord is never in vain.

*PRAYER*

*Righteous Father, I thank you for giving me an eternal inheritance in Christ and teaching me to see life from your divine perspective. I walk in wisdom and make decisions that align with your purpose and your eternal Kingdom. My heart is set on you to fulfil your divine purpose and establish your righteousness in the earth, in Jesus' Name. Amen.*

*FURTHER STUDY:*

*Colossians 3:1-2*
If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.

*1 John 2:17*
And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.

*2 Corinthians 4:17-18*
For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory; While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal.

*1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:*
Colossians 1:1-23 & Isaiah 44-45

*2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:*
Hebrews 2:1-9 & Lamentations 3

*RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONAL*

*📜KEEP LOOKING AT HIM*

*Thursday, September 24th*
*Pastor Chris*

_*📖But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image...(2 Corinthians 3:18).*_

Growth in Christ is relational. The more you know Him, the more you’re like Him, and the more His character, wisdom, glory and nature are expressed through your life. That’s true Christianity; it’s the unveiling of Christ in you. This is why your walk with Christ must remain personal and intimate.

The transformation God desires in your life comes through continual fellowship, beholding Him, as the Bible says: _*“But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord”*_ (2 Corinthians 3:18). Notice the progression: as you look, you’re changed.

The word translated “changed” comes from the Greek “metamorphoō,” from which we derive the word “metamorphosis”; a complete transformation from one state into another. Thus, the more you behold Christ through the Word, the more you become like Him. This is why you must never take your eyes away from the Lord.

The Bible says in Hebrews 12:2, _*“Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith….”*_ It brings to mind Peter’s experience when the Lord Jesus asked him to walk up to Him on water. Peter walked on water as long as his focus remained on the Master. But the moment Peter looked away and became conscious of the wind and waves, he began to sink (Matthew 14:29-30).

That’s a lesson for every Christian. As long as you’re focused on the Lord, you’ll walk above the circumstances of life. You’ll walk above fear, sin, limitation, failure and the corrupting influences of this world. Hallelujah! Christianity is a call to walk on water, a call to look away from the natural elements, circumstances, pressures and challenges of this world, unto Christ!

*🙏PRAYER*

*Dear Father, thank you for calling me into fellowship with you and transforming me by your Spirit. As I continually behold your glory through the Word, I’m metamorphosed into the same image, manifesting your excellence, beauty, wisdom and glory. I walk above the circumstances of life and glorify you continually, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.*

*FURTHER STUDY📖=>* *||* *‭‭2 Corinthians 3:18 NIV And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.* *||*

*||* *‭‭Hebrews 12:2 TPT We look away from the natural realm and we focus our attention and expectation onto Jesus who birthed faith within us and who leads us forward into faith’s perfection. His example is this: Because his heart was focused on the joy of knowing that you would be his, he endured the agony of the cross and conquered its humiliation, and now sits exalted at the right hand of the throne of God!* *||*

*||* *‭‭James 1:23-25 KJV For if any be a hearer of the word, and not a doer, he is like unto a man beholding his natural face in a glass: [24] For he beholdeth himself, and goeth his way, and straightway forgetteth what manner of man he was. [25] But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed.* *||*



*📖DAILY SCRIPTURE READING📖*

*1-Year Bible Reading Plan📖=>* Ephesians 1:15-2:1-10 & Isaiah 13-14

*2-Year Bible Reading Plan📖=>* 1 Timothy 6:17-21 & Jeremiah 42

*EXCERPT FROM=>* Rhapsody Of Realities Daily Devotional

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RHAPSODY OF REALITIES, TUESDAY 22ND SEPTEMBER 2026. PASTOR CHRIS

*TOPIC: THERE’S A PURPOSE FOR YOUR LIFE*

For David, after he had served his own generation by the will of God, fell on sleep… (Acts 13:36).

In the Kingdom of God, everything rides on purpose. God works on purpose. Nothing about your life is accidental or meaningless. You weren’t born merely because your father and mother came together and decided to have children. There’s a divine purpose for your life. There’s a reason God brought you into this world at such a time as this.

The most important thing in life is to discover your purpose and fulfil it. A whole lot of people go through life without ever finding out why they were born. They drift through life, distracted by endless pursuits, troubled by many things, frustrated by circumstances, unfulfilled and dissatisfied.

But when you know your purpose, your life changes; you become focused. Your decisions become clearer. Your priorities align with God’s direction for your life. You’re no longer tossed about by distractions because your heart is set on fulfilling the purpose for which God raised you.

The Lord Jesus lived this way. He knew exactly why He came. He said, “I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day…” (John 9:4). He stayed on course. He wasn’t distracted by opposition, applause, or human expectations. And at the end, He could boldly declare, “...It is finished...” (John 19:30). He had accomplished the purpose for which the Father sent Him.

The Apostle Paul had the same consciousness. Towards the end of his earthly ministry, he said, _*“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith”*_ (2 Timothy 4:7). What a testimony! He knew when he was done because he had lived with purpose and stayed faithful to the divine assignment God gave him. You must live with that same consciousness. Stay on course until you fulfil your divine assignment.

PRAYER
Dear Father, I rejoice at your purpose and calling upon my life. I walk in wisdom and spiritual understanding, fulfilling the destiny you’ve ordained for me. I refuse distractions and remain focused on accomplishing your will with excellence, courage and faithfulness, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY
Ephesians 3:1 KJV
For this cause I Paul, the prisoner of Jesus Christ for you Gentiles,

2 Timothy 4:7-8 KJV
I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: [8] Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.

Philippians 3:13-14 KJV
Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, [14] I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.

DAILY SCRIPTURE READING
1-Year Bible Reading Plan: Galatians 6:1-18 & Isaiah 9-10

2-Year Bible Reading Plan: 1 Timothy 5:19-25 & Jeremiah 40

*RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONAL*

*📜THE SPIRIT HAS BEEN POURED OUT*

*Wednesday, September 9th*
*Pastor Chris*

_*📖And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh…(Joel 2:28).*_

What a remarkable declaration from God through the prophet Joel! He said, “I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh.” This was God unveiling His eternal plan for humanity, a time when His Spirit would no longer be only on a select few, but would be made available to all humanity.

And blessed be God, that prophecy has been fulfilled. On the day of Pentecost, the Bible says, _*“...there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind… And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost…”*_ (Acts 2:2-4). This changed everything. The Spirit has been poured out. And today, the Gospel can be preached in every nation and to every person with the assurance that men and women can receive and believe the truth.

No one can truly know or believe in Jesus Christ without the ministry of the Holy Spirit. It’s the Holy Spirit who brings conviction and unveils the righteousness and reality of Christ to the human heart (John 16:7-. Remember, when the Lord Jesus asked His disciples, _*“...Whom say ye that I am?”*_ (Matthew 16:15), Peter answered, _*“...Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God”*_ (Matthew 16:16).

Then, the Master immediately responded, _*“...flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven”*_ (Matthew 16:17). Furthermore, in John 6:44, the Lord said, _*“No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me draw him….”*_ How does the Father draw men today?

It’s through the ministry of the Holy Spirit. He’s the One at work in the hearts of men everywhere, making them receptive to the Gospel and granting them the ability to believe. This is why you must never be discouraged when preaching the Gospel.

The Holy Spirit has already been poured out upon all flesh. He’s working in the hearts of men in every city, in every nation, and in every culture. Your responsibility is to proclaim the truth boldly and faithfully, knowing that the Spirit of God is convicting, convincing, drawing, and transforming lives through the message. Glory to God!

*🙏PRAYER*

*Dear Father, thank you for the outpouring of your Spirit upon all humanity. Thank you for the privilege of being a minister of the Gospel and a partaker of the ministry of the Spirit. As I proclaim the Gospel, hearts are opened, lives are transformed, and many are brought into the knowledge of Christ, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.*

*FURTHER STUDY📖=>* *||* *‭‭Acts 2:16-18 KJV But this is that which was spoken by the prophet Joel; [17] And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams: [18] And on my servants and on my handmaidens I will pour out in those days of my Spirit; and they shall prophesy:* *||*

*||* *‭‭John 16:7-8 KJV Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you. [8] And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment:* *||*

*||* *‭‭1 Corinthians 12:3 KJV Wherefore I give you to understand, that no man speaking by the Spirit of God calleth Jesus accursed: and that no man can say that Jesus is the Lord, but by the Holy Ghost.* *||*


*📖DAILY SCRIPTURE READING📖*

*1-Year Bible Reading Plan📖=>* 2 Corinthians 8-9 & Proverbs 24-26

*2-Year Bible Reading Plan📖=>* 2 Thessalonians 2:11-17 & Jeremiah 27

*EXCERPT FROM=>* Rhapsody Of Realities Daily Devotional

*🤳SHARE WITH YOUR WORLD!🌍*

*RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONAL*

*📜YOU’RE NOT SUBJECT TO YOUR THOUGHTS*

*Monday, August 31st*
*Pastor Chris*

_*📖Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God (Philippians 4:6).*_

In the Christian life, you must learn to manage your thoughts. You must know what to do with the thoughts that come to your mind every day. Your victory or defeat often begins with the thoughts you choose to dwell on. That’s why the Spirit gives this instruction: “be careful for nothing.”

The word “careful” is translated from the Greek "merimnaō", which means to take thought. It’s the same word the Lord Jesus used in Matthew 6:25 when He said, _*“…Take no thought for your life….”*_ It tells you something very important—you don’t have to accept every thought that comes to you.

Thoughts come constantly. Even now, your mind is active. There’s a barrage of thoughts coming from different directions. It could be about your work, your family, something you heard, something you saw, etc. But you don’t have to “take” them. The moment you “take” a thought, you centre your mind on it. You begin to dwell on it, and as you do, it starts shaping your emotions and influencing your actions.

The wrong thoughts are distractions. They’re designed to pull your attention away, to create concern, anxiety, or unrest. That’s why the Word shows you the kind of thoughts to accept: _*“Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things”*_ (Philippians 4:.

Don’t entertain troubling thoughts. Don’t ruminate on them or convert them into prayer points. Remember, you’re not subject to your thoughts; you’re the one who decides what thoughts to allow. It’s the reason for the renewing of the mind: _*“And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God”*_ (Romans 12:2).

When your mind is stayed on, and renewed by the Word, it becomes sanctified to decipher and dwell only on the right thoughts. And when your thoughts are right, your words will be right, your life will be right, excellent and full of glory.

*🙏PRAYER*

*Dear Father, I thank you for the discipline of the Spirit that works in me. I refuse to entertain wrong thoughts but rather align my mind with your Word. I respond to every situation with prayer, supplication, and thanksgiving, and I walk in peace and victory always, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.*

*FURTHER STUDY📖=>* *||* *‭‭Matthew 6:25-26 KJV Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment? [26] Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they?* *||*

*||* *‭‭Isaiah 26:3 KJV Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.* *||*

*||* *‭‭Philippians 4:8 AMPC For the rest, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is worthy of reverence and is honorable and seemly, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely and lovable, whatever is kind and winsome and gracious, if there is any virtue and excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think on and weigh and take account of these things [fix your minds on them].* *||*


*📖DAILY SCRIPTURE READING📖*

*1-Year Bible Reading Plan📖=>* 1 Corinthians 15:1-34 & Proverbs 5-7

*2-Year Bible Reading Plan📖=>* 1 Thessalonians 2:1-9 & Jeremiah 17

*EXCERPT FROM=>* Rhapsody Of Realities Daily Devotional

*🤳SHARE WITH YOUR WORLD!🌍*

Rhapsody Of Realities Daily Devotional

Pastor Chris Oyakhilome DSc DSc DD

Sunday, August 30th 2026

CHEER UP—VICTORY IS CERTAIN

📖Who against hope believed in hope, that he might become the father of many nations, according to that which was spoken, So shall thy seed be (Romans 4:18).

There are times when you’ve done everything you know to do and the situation still seems unchanged. You’ve prayed, stood on the Word and applied the counsel given, yet nothing appears different. That’s the moment many are tempted to yield to discouragement. But that should never be your response; faith never gives up.
The Bible tells us that Abraham, against hope, believed in hope. When there was no natural reason to expect a change, he held on to what God had said. That’s the life of faith. You don’t allow circumstances to sway you or cause you to vacillate; you anchor your confidence in the Word.

Never stagger at the Word of God through unbelief just because the change you seek didn’t seem to happen overnight. Rather, be strong in faith giving glory to God, knowing His Word never fails. Stand your ground and win.The Bible says we’re not of them that draw back; we believe till the end: “Now the just shall live by faith: but if any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him. But we are not of them who draw back unto perdition; but of them that believe to the saving of the soul” (Hebrews 10:38-39).

We don’t give up, and we don’t give in. You may find yourself in circumstances that seem resistant or appear unyielding or pressures that suggest you’re at a disadvantage; don’t cower. Hold your ground with the Word. You’re not at the mercy of the conditions or elements of this world; you’re a victor in Christ Jesus. He already said “…in all these things we are more than conquerors…” (Romans 8:37). That’s His Word, and His Word is dependable. It works. But it requires your steadfastness. So lift your head and square your shoulders; refuse to give in to despair. Cheer up; victory is certain: “...In the Messiah, in Christ, God leads us from place to place in one perpetual victory parade…” (2 Corinthians 2:14 MSG).

PRAYER
Dear Father, I thank you for the power and immutability of your Word in my life. I stand firm in faith, unshaken by circumstances, holding fast to your Word, knowing that I’m always in victory. Your Word prevails in and through me today, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

📚FURTHER STUDY:
Hebrews 10:23; James 1:12; Romans 4:18-22

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
1 Corinthians 14 & Proverbs 3-4

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 & Jeremiah 16

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONAL

📜THE UNVEILING OF TRUTH

Wednesday, August 19th
Pastor Chris

📖But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty… not handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man’s conscience in the sight of God (2 Corinthians 4:2).

Our opening scripture talks about the manifestation of “the truth.” But what is truth? We find the answer in the words of the Lord Jesus in John 17:17, “…thy word is truth.” God’s Word is truth. However, not everything quoted from the Bible is the Word in truth. For it to be the Word of God, it must be consistent with the doctrine of Jesus Christ and the provisions of the Gospel. The Gospel of Jesus Christ is the unfolding of divine truth.

Outside the Gospel, truth remains veiled, but in the Gospel, truth is revealed, opened, and made clear. Truth was unknown until the Lord Jesus was manifested. He’s the unveiling of God’s plan, purpose, will, ideas and opinions. That’s why Paul uses the word “manifestation” (Greek: Phanerosis). It’s the same word used in 1 Corinthians 12:7: “But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal.”

The manifestation of the Spirit is the outward expression of the Spirit in His varied dimensions. In the same way, the manifestation of the truth is the outward expression of the truth—God’s Word in and through us today. For you to truly live for Jesus Christ, you need to know His Word because you can’t manifest what you don’t know.

You have to first know the truth to walk in the truth, and as 3 John 1:4 says, “I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.” When you have imbibed the truth of God, it controls your mentality. It becomes your way of thinking and shapes your viewpoints, opinions and ideas. God's Word has taken a hold of your personality, and it’s being manifested through you.

So, God’s desire isn’t only for you to talk the truth but to live the truth, in reality. This is why you must not live your life on the basis of assumptions. Study the Word to know, for the Bible says, “Then shall we know, if we follow on to know the LORD…” (Hosea 6:3). This is your calling: to know and manifest the truth in clarity, with conviction and with power. Glory to God!

🙏PRAYER

Holy Father, I thank you for the Gospel of Jesus Christ, which is the unfolding of truth. My understanding is enlightened by your Spirit, and I walk in the light of your Word. I manifest the truth and express your righteousness and glory today, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY📖=> || ‭‭John 1:17 KJV For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ. ||

|| ‭‭Colossians 1:26-27 KJV Even the mystery which hath been hid from ages and from generations, but now is made manifest to his saints: [27] To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory: ||

|| ‭‭3 John 1:3-4 KJV For I rejoiced greatly, when the brethren came and testified of the truth that is in thee, even as thou walkest in the truth. [4] I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth. ||


📖DAILY SCRIPTURE READING📖

1-Year Bible Reading Plan📖=> 1 Corinthians 4 & Psalms 113-116

2-Year Bible Reading Plan📖=> Philippians 4:14-23 & Jeremiah 4

*RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONAL*

*📜THE RIGHTEOUSNESS OF GOD BY FAITH*

*Tuesday, August 18th*
*Pastor Chris*

_*📖For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to everyone that believeth (Romans 10:4).*_

There’s an important truth you need to understand about righteousness: it’s by faith, not by works. The Scripture makes this contrast clear in Romans 9:30-32. The Gentiles obtained righteousness because they received it by faith. But Israel, who pursued it through the Law, didn’t attain it because they sought it by works.

The Bible states clearly that by the works of the Law shall no man be made righteous: _*“Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ…for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified”*_ (Galatians 2:16). Also, Romans 3:21-22 says, _*“But now the righteousness of God without the law is manifested…Even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe….”*_

Israel went about to establish their own righteousness through the Law, and it failed: _*“For they being ignorant of God’s righteousness, and going about to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted themselves unto the righteousness of God”*_ (Romans 10:3).

The Scripture says they had a zeal for God but not according to knowledge. That’s still the situation today. Many are zealous, passionate and sincere in their pursuit of righteousness. They’re striving for what has already been given freely. But the key is yielding to or embracing the righteousness of God which is by the faith of Jesus Christ.

The righteousness of God is a gift you receive, not something you work for: _*“…they which receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness shall reign in life by one, Jesus Christ”*_ (Romans 5:17). 2 Corinthians 5:21 says, _*“For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.”*_

Don’t try to establish your own righteousness through works. Accept what God has given you in Christ. In Philippians 3:9, Paul, by the Spirit, made this remarkable statement: _*“And be found in him, not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith.”*_ Hallelujah!

*🗣️CONFESSION*

*I’m the righteousness of God in Christ Jesus and I walk in the consciousness of my right standing with God, bold, confident, and victorious. I reign in life through Jesus Christ, manifesting His wisdom, glory and truth. Amen.*

*FURTHER STUDY📖=>* *||* *‭‭Galatians 2:16 NIV know that a person is not justified by the works of the law, but by faith in Jesus Christ. So we, too, have put our faith in Christ Jesus that we may be justified by faith in Christ and not by the works of the law, because by the works of the law no one will be justified.* *||*

*||* *‭‭Ephesians 2:8-9 KJV For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: [9] Not of works, lest any man should boast.* *||*

*||* *‭‭Romans 3:20-22 KJV Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the law is the knowledge of sin. [21] But now the righteousness of God without the law is manifested, being witnessed by the law and the prophets; [22] Even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe: for there is no difference:* *||*


*📖DAILY SCRIPTURE READING📖*

*1-Year Bible Reading Plan📖=>* 1 Corinthians 3 & Psalms 109-112

*2-Year Bible Reading Plan📖=>* Philippians 4:8-13 & Jeremiah 3

*EXCERPT FROM=>* Rhapsody Of Realities Daily Devotional

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RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONAL

YOU’RE A SPIRIT BEING

Friday, August 14th
Pastor Chris

📖And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ (1 Thessalonians 5:23).

To live effectively as a Christian, you must understand your true nature and identity. If you define yourself merely by what you see in the mirror or what you feel in your body, you’ll be limited to the natural realm. But the Word reveals something deeper: you’re a spirit being, created in the image of God, living in a body, and expressing yourself through a soul.

This is foundational to understanding your life in Christ. The Bible says, “…the body without the spirit is dead…” (James 2:26). The real you is the spirit. The body is the house where the spirit lives. When the spirit departs, the body ceases to function. It may still be complete in form, but it’s lifeless, because the real person, the spirit, is gone.

This is why you’re not to relate to life through your senses; live from inside out. Don’t try to reach God externally; relate to Him from your spirit; you’re alive to Him from your spirit. Jesus said, “...that which is born of the Spirit is spirit” (John 3:6). When you were born again, your spirit was recreated. You didn’t become a spirit; you were always a spirit. But now, you’re a God-born spirit, alive with eternal life.

The Apostle Paul also affirms, “For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace” (Romans 8:6). Your life is designed to be lived from the spirit, not from the senses. Many struggle because they’re more conscious of their body than their spirit; no! Live from your spirit. Speak from your spirit.

Your spirit knows God; that’s where the light of God is, that’s where the Holy Spirit lives. You’re one spirit with the Lord. The Bible says, “But he that is joined unto the Lord is one spirit” (1 Corinthians 6:17). Live with this consciousness that you’re a spirit being, alive with the life of God. Therefore, today, express His nature and the fullness of His life in you.

PRAYER

Dear Father, you are great and greatly to be praised; thank you for the life of Christ in me. I’m alive unto you and unto the realities of the Kingdom. I live from my spirit, expressing your life and nature; therefore, I walk in victory, dominion and excellence in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY📖=> || ‭‭Hebrews 12:9 KJV Furthermore we have had fathers of our flesh which corrected us, and we gave them reverence: shall we not much rather be in subjection unto the Father of spirits, and live? ||

|| ‭‭1 Peter 3:4 KJV But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price. ||

|| ‭‭John 3:6 KJV That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. ||


📖DAILY SCRIPTURE READING📖

1-Year Bible Reading Plan📖=> Romans 15:14-33 & Psalms 99-101

2-Year Bible Reading Plan📖=> Philippians 2:19-30 & Isaiah 65

EXCERPT FROM=> Rhapsody Of Realities Daily Devotional

charleschosen:
So surprised, @sirJohn was actually saying the truth which i didn't doubted him, but many CE members and those who loved video shows than realities all came out to attacked despite the obvious fact and examples outlined by the poster. @truthone19 also came up which concur the message of sirjohn. Thank God for those who take heeds to the truth spoken by this people.
Today being 2026 after getting close to two decades, another big blow that truly confirmed 101% of @sirjohn experiences of 2008 are all glaring on the Internet. I had heard different sources from sirjohn sharing their experiences over the years but the story of this lady on YouTube who happens to be a committed member of CE is miind blowing. I came across the video on profexx channel which made me goes calm for a while without commenting yet on the channel is so huge to blow aside like the usual attitudes of false anointed. Please @sirjohn God bless you 🙌 and I can’t thank you less. But we need you back on Nairaland land for the truth has vindicated you from the mouth of the gainsayers.

Rhapsody Of Realities Daily Devotional

Monday, 10 August 2026

Theme: Express Your Faith


For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation (Romans 10:10).

Faith isn’t passive; it’s something you practice. If you don’t act your faith, it will not work. Faith is more than “believing,” so don’t stop at believing. The Word shows that believing is from the heart, but its expression must be deliberate: with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.

There’ll be no salvation until you vocalise your faith. And salvation is much more than salvation from sin. It includes all the blessings that the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ consummated for us. So, when you receive truth from God’s Word, don’t wait for circumstances to align before acting on it. Respond immediately.

Express your faith by aligning your thoughts, your words, and your actions with what God has said. God’s Word tells you who you are, what you have, and your ability in Christ Jesus; act accordingly and don’t wait for sensory confirmation. The Bible says, For we walk by faith, not by sight (2 Corinthians 5:7).

This means your life isn’t governed by what you see, feel, or experience in the natural; it’s governed by what you believe, and believing must be practised. If the Word says you have eternal life, then you live like one who has eternal life. If it says you’ve overcome the world, then you function from that position of victory.

The Word says you’re the righteousness of God in Christ Jesus; make that your constant confession. Faith is expressed in words and action. Don’t negotiate with feelings or circumstances; establish the Word. Affirm your faith. Some people acknowledge the Word but don’t. practise it. But faith works through expression.

James 1:22 makes it clear, But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only…. Doing the Word is practising your believing, expressing your faith. It brings the reality of the Word into manifestation in your life. It strengthens your faith to produce greater results. This doesn’t mean you’re trying to make God’s Word true; it’s already true. You’re simply aligning yourself with it and allowing its power to be manifested in your life.

Prayer

Dear Father, I thank you for your Word, which builds my faith and directs my life. I express my faith today by aligning my thoughts, words and actions with your Word. I walk by faith and not by sight, and I see your Word produce results in my life continually, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Further Study

|| James 1:22 - 25
But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. For if any be a hearer of the word, and not a doer, he is like unto a man beholding his natural face in a glass: For he beholdeth himself, and goeth his way, and straightway forgetteth what manner of man he was. But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed. ||

|| Hebrews 11:1
Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. ||

|| Mark 11:23
For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith. ||

Daily Bible Reading

1-Year Bible Reading Plan
Romans 12:1 - 16
Psalm 85 - 88

2-Year Bible Reading Plan
Philipians 1:15 - 22
Isaiah 61:1 - 11

adibo:
Hello all, I will be buying my first car by December. I am considering the Toyota camry 2011 XLE or the 2012-2014 camry. My budget is about 10m - 11m.

First question is, are the benefits of the 2012 - 2014 camry over the 2011 model worth hustling for more money to add or I can go for the 2011 model and be rest assured that I am settled for the next 3 - 5 years as regards car?

Second question. I was talking to my neighbour who has a Toyota corolla and he said he faces challenges with pot holes because of how low his car is. Does the Toyota camry 2011 or 2012 - 2014 model also face challenge with ground clearance and potholes? Will it be more advisable to go for a Venza because of the better ground clearance?

I am not considering the Lexus Rx because I want a car that has good fuel economy

You already know the answers to these questions...do as your mind feels ok with. Fuel economy is something you should calm down about too. If you're getting Toks, pray you get a nice one. You can get toks with bad fuel economy too (Bad catalyst or cracked one). Get a very good technician (esp electrician) to vet the car toks or not.

For your first-time car....try buy a smaller one to start with, maybe a 2010 Matrix or so. Camry 2012-2014 is a nice car, but the car no like management. Thank you

Rhapsody Of Realities Daily Devotional

Thursday, 30 July 2026

Theme: *The Reality Of His Benevolence*


*The Lord is good to all: and his tender mercies are over all his works* (Psalm 145:9).

Did you know that God is more willing to do you good than you could ever be willing to receive it? He’s more ready to help you in any situation, more eager to supply whatever you need in abundance. And beyond your needs, He delights to give you what you want.

Some people say, “God gives you what you need but not what you want.” That’s not true. The problem is that many don’t know how to ask, and then they don’t know how to receive. But the Bible teaches us both - how to ask and how to receive. The Lord Jesus said in John 16:24, *… ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full.*

Practice this and you’ll live in superabundance; an overflow. It’s been my experience in life: I receive whatever I want so much so that my challenge is not to desire anything too much, because if I want something, I get it. And you can be sure it won’t come in trickles but in abundance. Sometimes when things come to me like that, I say, “Lord, this is too much. I didn’t mean it like that!” But that’s the reality of His benevolence.

What’s benevolence? It’s God’s benefaction. It’s His disposition to be good to you, always willing to bless you, always willing to grant the desires of your heart. It’s His constant readiness to do you good, to help you, to lift you. You never have to qualify for it. This is one of the blessings of the Holy Spirit in your life. He does it because He loves you in Christ Jesus.

What I’m sharing with you isn’t only scriptural; it’s practical. Put it to work. Walk in the consciousness of God’s benevolence towards you. You’ll discover that you never have to struggle for anything. Things will start happening suddenly for you. The angels will be responding to your desires faster than the speed of thought. That’s how generous God is. He’s gracious, loving and kind. His goodness toward you is unfailing.

Prayer

*Dear Father, I thank you for your goodness and benevolence towards me. I walk in the consciousness of your blessings, provisions, increase and superabundance. My life is a testimony of your kindness and generosity, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.*

Further Study

|| Psalm 23:6
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever. ||

|| Luke 12:32
Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom. ||

|| James 1:17
Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning. ||

|| Psalm 68:17
The chariots of God are twenty thousand, even thousands of angels: the Lord is among them, as in Sinai, in the holy place. ||

Daily Bible Reading

1-Year Bible Reading Plan
Romans 5:1 - 11
Psaln 49 - 51

2-Year Bible Reading Plan
Ephesians 4:17 - 24
Isaiah 50:1 - 11

*RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONAL*

*📜DIVINE DESTINY*

*Thursday, July 23rd*
*Pastor Chris*

_*📖For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end (Jeremiah 29:11).*_

Did you know God never created anything without a purpose? For every human being, there’s an earthly destiny and a divine destiny. An earthly destiny is just what it is—earthly. It’s influenced by such factors as who your parents are, where you were born and raised, your friends, relatives, and everywhere you invest time. All these would have an impact on you.

The books you read, the films you watch, and all the information you digest, they shape your natural destiny. But there’s another destiny, the divine destiny, and it supersedes any earthly destiny. With that divine destiny, it doesn’t matter what these other factors are, they’ll not determine what you become. They lose their power to define you. God introduces a higher life that overrides background, limitations, and human circumstances.

For this divine destiny to become your real life experience, God tells you what to do. He gives you instructions and guidance so that the earthly destiny will not rule your life or determine the circumstances of your existence. The Word of God is the instrument by which you’re aligned with that higher purpose.

The Bible reveals that God’s plan is always good and for your good. His plan for you is great. He is great Himself, and He can only raise great men and women. That’s the way it works with Him. He cannot reproduce a failure. He can only reproduce a success. He can only reproduce royalty. So, when you follow His Word and walk in His guidance, the divine destiny becomes your reality, and the earthly influences lose their hold.

*🙏PRAYER*

*Dear Father, I thank you for your divine purpose for my life which is higher than every earthly influence. I walk in the light of your Word, guided by your Spirit, fulfilling the destiny you ordained for me. I refuse to be limited by earthly background or circumstances, for I am the product of your greatness and the expression of your will, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.*

*FURTHER STUDY📖=>* *||* *‭‭Jeremiah 1:5 KJV Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations.* *||*

*||* *‭‭Ephesians 2:10 KJV For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.* *||*

*||* *‭‭Romans 8:29 KJV For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren.* *||*


*📖DAILY SCRIPTURE READING📖*

*1-Year Bible Reading Plan📖=>* Acts 28:1-16 & Psalm 26-29

*2-Year Bible Reading Plan📖=>* Ephesians 1:15-23 & Isaiah 43

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*RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONAL*

*MONDAY 20TH JULY 2026.*

*PASTOR CHRIS OYAKHILOME D.Sc, D.Sc, DD.*

*WHAT THE GOSPEL TRULY IS*

*_For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth… (Romans 1:16)._*

It’s possible for someone to believe in Jesus and yet not truly understand what the Gospel is. This is why the Apostle Paul, writing to Christians in Rome, said, “I am ready to preach the gospel to you that are at Rome also.” These were Christians, yet he still needed to preach the Gospel to them.

That tells you something profound: the Gospel is more than the mere announcement of Jesus Christ; it’s a revelation that must be understood. Many say they’re preaching the Gospel, but not everything said in the name of Christ is the Gospel. The Gospel has a definite content, a definite power, and a definite purpose.

Paul defines it clearly: “it is the power of God unto salvation.” That means the Gospel isn’t just a message; it is God’s power in operation—His dynamic ability to save, transform, deliver, and establish in righteousness everyone who believes. If you want to experience God’s power, you must understand the Gospel because that’s where His power is revealed.

Then comes the deeper truth: *_“For therein is the righteousness of God revealed…”_* (Romans 1:17). The righteousness of God is unveiled in the Gospel. Until a man understands the Gospel, he cannot truly know God's righteousness. Many desire to be right with God but they don’t understand the Gospel that reveals it.

That’s where we come in. As we preach and teach the Gospel, the righteousness that is of God, one that comes from Him, not from man, is unveiled. This righteousness makes you right with God, gives you boldness in His presence, and establishes you in dominion.

Furthermore, the Bible says this righteousness is revealed *_“…from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith”_* (Romans 1:17). This means it’s a progressive unveiling. The more you walk in faith, the more this righteousness becomes evident in your life. This is the life of the one who has received this righteousness—a life governed by faith, sustained by faith, and expressed through faith.

So, what is the Gospel? It’s not merely the story of Jesus. It’s not just the announcement of His death, burial, and resurrection. The Gospel is the unveiling of what His death, burial, and resurrection accomplished. It’s the revelation of God’s righteousness: how a man is made right with God, not by works, but by faith. We’ll learn more in our next study.

*PRAYER*

*Dear Father, I thank you for the Gospel of Christ, which is your power unto salvation. My understanding is enlightened to know the righteousness revealed in the Gospel. I walk in the consciousness of this righteousness and live by faith, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.*

*FURTHER STUDY:*

*Romans 1:16-17 KJV*
For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. [17] For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith.

*Romans 3:21-22 KJV*
But now the righteousness of God without the law is manifested, being witnessed by the law and the prophets; [22] Even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe: for there is no difference:

*1 Corinthians 1:17-18 KJV*
For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect. [18] For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God.

*DAILY SCRIPTURE READING*

*1-Year Bible Reading Plan:* Acts 26:19-32 & Psalm 19-20

*2-Year Bible Reading Plan:* Galatians 6:1-9 & Isaiah 40

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES, DAILY DEVOTIONAL, MONDAY 13TH JULY 2026. PASTOR CHRIS

TOPIC ✨ THE CHURCH IS MORE THAN A BUILDING ✨

Greet Priscilla and Aquila my helpers in Christ Jesus: Who have for my life laid down their own necks: unto whom not only I give thanks, but also all the churches of the Gentiles. Likewise greet the church that is in their house... (Romans 16:3-5).

When you study the Book of Romans carefully, especially the sixteenth chapter, you’d notice something striking about the early Church. It wasn’t one central congregation; there were several fellowships, different groups of God’s people meeting in different places, yet all part of the same Church.

This becomes even clearer when you read the opening of Paul’s epistle to the Romans: “To all that be in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints…” (Romans 1:7).

The Churches were spread across many locations with household fellowships and groups of Christians meeting in different homes. That’s why in Romans 16:3-5, he said greet Priscilla and Aquila and the church that is in their house.

Also, in the 10th verse, he said, “…salute them which are of Aristobulus’ household,” and continued in the 11th verse to say, “…Greet them that be of the household of Narcissus, which are in the Lord.” These were not merely families; these were churches, living expressions and extensions of Paul’s ministry. It reveals something profound: the Church is not a building; it’s the people of God.

The early Church was organised as many churches, yet one body. It might have been several gatherings, but each was alive, active, and connected. The Bible says, “And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house…” (Acts 2:46). There was a larger gathering, but there were also smaller fellowships where they shared the Word, prayed together, and grew together.

This kind of structure made the Church strong and indestructible. Even in times of persecution, it continued to thrive. You may destroy a building, but you cannot destroy the Church. As long as the people are there, the Church is there. This is why fellowship is so important.

Wherever Christians gather in the Name of the Lord, He’s present, and that’s the Church. The Lord Jesus emphasised the power of the smallest assembly when He said, “For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them” (Matthew 18:20).

So, don’t reduce the Church to a location or a structure. Understand its true nature: it’s the living Body of Christ, expressed through His people, in fellowship, in unity, and in purpose. Be part of that expression. Strengthen it. Build it. That’s how the Church grows, and the Kingdom advances from glory to glory. Hallelujah!

PRAYER

Dear Father, I thank you for making me a part of the Church, the living Body of Christ. I function actively in fellowship, contributing to the growth and strengthening of others. Through me, your life is expressed, and your Kingdom is advanced today, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY

Acts 2:46 NIV

Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts,

1 Corinthians 16:19 KJV

The churches of Asia salute you. Aquila and Priscilla salute you much in the Lord, with the church that is in their house.

Matthew 16:18 KJV

And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.

DAILY SCRIPTURE READING

1-Year Bible Reading Plan: Acts 21:37-22:1-21 & Job 32-35

2-Year Bible Reading Plan: Galatians 3:23-29 & Isaiah 33

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES, THURSDAY 9TH JULY 2026. PASTOR CHRIS

TOPIC *A NEW CLASS OF MEN WITH A DISTINCT LIFE*

And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son (1 John 5:11).

2 Corinthians 5:17 says, “Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.” You’re a new man in Christ, with the resurrection life: “Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life” (Romans 6:4).

We’re a new class of men, a new species. This is what you must understand about our life in Christ. The life we have is from God and not from man. The Apostle John was deliberate with his language. He didn’t say, “Life is in His Son”; rather, he said, “This life is in his Son.” He’s talking about a specific life, the very life of God.

In 1 John 1:2, he calls it “…that eternal life, which was with the Father, and was manifested unto us.” This life is different from all others. It’s what makes us divine. It’s what makes us gods: “I have said, Ye are gods; and all of you are children of the most High” (Psalm 82:6). The Bible says as He is, so are we in this world (1 John 4:17).

Even the angel in the Book of Acts understood the peculiarity and taxonomic difference of our life in Christ when he said to the apostles in Acts 5:20, “Go, stand and speak in the temple to the people all the words of this life.” This life is distinct, divine and superior. That’s what you received when you were born again.

Being born again is not about joining a church; it’s about receiving eternal life—the life and nature of God. It means God is your Father. It means you’ve been brought into a new order of existence. Paul captures it this way: “I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me…” (Galatians 2:20). The concluding portion says, “…the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God….” This is the distinct, divine life of the new man in Christ.

PRAYER
Dear Father, I thank you for your divine life in me. I’m conscious that I’m a new kind of man, born of your Spirit and filled with your glory. I walk in righteousness and live by your Spirit; I express your divine nature, revealing Christ to my world, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY
1 John 1:1-2 KJV
That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled, of the Word of life; [2] (For the life was manifested, and we have seen it, and bear witness, and shew unto you that eternal life, which was with the Father, and was manifested unto us

1 John 5:11-13 KJV
And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. [12] He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life. [13] These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God.

1 Peter 2:9 AMPC
But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a dedicated nation, [God's] own purchased, special people, that you may set forth the wonderful deeds and display the virtues and perfections of Him Who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.

DAILY SCRIPTURE READING
1-Year Bible Reading Plan: Acts 20:1-16 & Job 19-21

2-Year Bible Reading Plan:! Galatians 2:3-12 & Isaiah 29

*RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONAL*

*📜BUILD YOURSELF IN CHRIST*

*Friday, July 3rd*
*Pastor Chris*

_*📖And now, brethren, I commend you to God, and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up, and to give you an inheritance among all them which are sanctified (Acts 20:32).*_

In our last study, we touched on something very important: You’ve received Christ, yes; but you must continue in Him and be built up in Him. He said in John 8:31, _*“…If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed.”*_ Spiritual growth is intentional. It doesn’t happen by chance; the responsibility is yours to allow the Word of God to dwell in you richly (Colossians 3:16).

No one can grow for you. No one can build your spirit for you. Your progress in Christ is directly tied to your personal commitment to the Word. You may say, “I’ve read through the entire Bible from Genesis to Revelation”; but reading isn’t enough. Remember the words of the Lord Jesus for us to search the Scriptures; Paul said to study. There’s a difference. Reading informs you, but searching unveils truth, and studying establishes it within you.

Until you move beyond casual reading, you won’t walk in the depth, authority and power of the Word. There’s more in God, so much more. As you give yourself to study, meditation, and the ministry of the Spirit, deeper revelations are unveiled to you. Your convictions become firm, your discernment refined, and your walk with God steady, consistent, and built on truth.

Remember, we win by His Word. You’re sustained by the Word of His grace, which is able to build you up and unveil your inheritance to you. That Word must dwell richly in you, shaping your thoughts, your responses, and your direction. So, don’t be passive about your spiritual growth. 1 Peter 2:2 says, _*“As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby.”*_

The strength and stability of your Christian life are determined by the depth of the Word in your spirit. You’ve received Christ, that’s powerful; now build yourself in Him. Grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Be established in truth.

*🙏PRAYER*

*Dear Father, I thank you for the Word of your grace that builds me up and establishes me in Christ. I’m strengthened, rooted and grounded in the truth of your Word. My life is structured by your Word, and I walk in ever-increasing grace and glory as the revelation of your Word floods my spirit and strengthens my faith, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.*

*FURTHER STUDY📖=>* *||* *‭‭2 Timothy 2:15 KJV Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.* *||*

*||* *‭‭Colossians 2:6-7 NIV So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, [7] rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.* *||*

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*📖DAILY SCRIPTURE READING📖*

*1-Year Bible Reading Plan📖=>* Acts 16:16-40 & Job 1-2

*2-Year Bible Reading Plan📖=>* 2 Corinthians 12:11-21 & Isaiah 22

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RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONAL

📜YOUR SPIRIT HAS PERFECT RECALL

Sunday, June 28th
Pastor Chris

📖But there is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding (Job 32:.

Have you ever heard some people say, “When I was much younger, my memory was perfect; I could remember anything. But now I’m sixty, and I don’t remember as much as I used to”? Never talk like that if you’re a Christian, because you don’t remember with your brain. You’ve got to understand this: your memory is not in your brain; it’s in your spirit.

Your spirit has perfect recall; it can recollect anything. The story the Lord Jesus told about Lazarus and a certain rich man in Luke 16:19-31 proves it. The Bible says that when Lazarus died, the angels carried him to Abraham’s bosom. They didn’t carry his body; it was his spirit.

Then the Bible says the rich man also died, was buried, and opened his eyes in hell. His body was in the earth but his spirit was conscious in hell. While in hell, the rich man could see, he could think, and he could recognize Lazarus. He even spoke and made requests. He asked Abraham to send Lazarus to bring him water (Luke 16:24).

That tells you something: his brain had been buried, but he still had his full memory, his full awareness. His spirit remembered. Then Abraham said something remarkable. He said, “…Son, REMEMBER that thou in thy lifetime receivedst thy good things, and likewise Lazarus evil things: but now he is comforted, and thou art tormented” (Luke 16:25). Think about that. He had been dead, buried and gone to hell; his brain was no more, but he was told to "remember."

That means memory is beyond the brain. It is of the spirit. That’s why you must never say, “I forgot”; get that language out of your communication. The spirit never forgets, and you’re a spirit being. So never say, “I’m quite forgetful these days,” or “My memory is failing.” No. It doesn’t matter how old you are; your spirit doesn’t grow old. It doesn’t deteriorate, and it doesn’t lose capacity. Your spirit is alive, alert and full of divine ability. Live from your spirit and enjoy its perfect recall.

🙏PRAYER

Dear Father, thank you for opening my understanding to the realities and abilities of my spirit. I function from my spirit, and my memory is sound, sharp and effective. I have a sound memory because my spirit is alive, alert and has perfect recall, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY📖=> || ‭‭Luke 16:19-25 KJV There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day: [20] And there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, which was laid at his gate, full of sores, [21] And desiring to be fed with the crumbs which fell from the rich man's table: moreover the dogs came and licked his sores. [22] And it came to pass, that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels into Abraham's bosom: the rich man also died, and was buried; [23] And in hell he lift up his eyes, being in torments, and seeth Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom. [24] And he cried and said, Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue; for I am tormented in this flame. [25] But Abraham said, Son, remember that thou in thy lifetime receivedst thy good things, and likewise Lazarus evil things: but now he is comforted, and thou art tormented. ||

|| ‭‭1 Corinthians 2:9-11 KJV But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him. [10] But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God. [11] For what man knoweth the things of a man, save the spirit of man which is in him? even so the things of God knoweth no man, but the Spirit of God. ||

|| ‭‭1 John 2:20 KJV But ye have an unction from the Holy One, and ye know all things. ||


📖DAILY SCRIPTURE READING📖

1-Year Bible Reading Plan📖=> Acts 13:13-52 & Nehemiah 9-10

2-Year Bible Reading Plan📖=> 2 Corinthians 10:1-7 & Isaiah 17

EXCERPT FROM=> Rhapsody Of Realities Daily Devotional

Rhapsody Of Realities Daily Devotional

Friday, 26 June 2026

Pastor Chris Oyakhilome

Theme: *Spiritual Weapons For Spiritual Warfare*


*For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds; casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God…* (2 Corinthians 10:4 - 5).

The Bible makes it clear that as Christians, we’re engaged in a spiritual warfare. This warfare isn’t against flesh and blood or humans but against principalities, powers, and rulers of the darkness of this world (Ephesians 6:12). These are spiritual personalities, and therefore the warfare is spiritual.

Now, because the conflict is spiritual, the weapons we employ can’t be man-made or natural. The Scriptures declare that they’re mighty through God, to the pulling down of strong holds. Our victory against the adversary isn’t determined by physical strength, human strategies, or intellectual reasoning but by the spiritual weapons God has made available to us.

In our opening scripture, the Spirit, through the Apostle Paul, highlights a specific dimension of this warfare. He shows that certain spiritual weapons are designed to deal with strongholds in the mental realm. These strongholds include imaginations, arguments, prejudices, and reasonings that exalt themselves against the knowledge of God. These are entrenched patterns of thinking that contradict God’s truth.

But with the Word of God, through the power of the Holy Spirit, we dismantle such strongholds or mental fortresses and bring them into alignment with Christ. This is a particular category of spiritual warfare, specifically the kind that deals with the mental realm. Not all spiritual warfare is limited to this dimension.

The Scriptures reveal that spiritual engagement can involve broader operations against demonic structures and influences. Therefore, you must approach spiritual warfare with the right understanding. Where it concerns mental strongholds, apply God’s Word, and every reasoning, imagination and resistance to God’s truth will be dismantled.

Prayer

*Dear Father, thank you for the spiritual weapons you’ve given me for victory in life. By your Word and the power of the Spirit, I pull down strongholds, cast down imaginations, and bring every thought into obedience of Christ. My mind is governed by your truth, and I walk continually in dominion and victory, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.*

Further Study

|| ‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭Ephesians 6:12 AMPC
For we are not wrestling with flesh and blood [contending only with physical opponents], but against the despotisms, against the powers, against [the master spirits who are] the world rulers of this present darkness, against the spirit forces of wickedness in the heavenly (supernatural) sphere. ||

|| Hebrews 4:12
For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. ||

|| 2 Corinthians 10:4 - 5 AMPC
For the weapons of our warfare are not physical [weapons of flesh and blood], but they are mighty before God for the overthrow and destruction of strongholds, [Inasmuch as we] refute arguments and theories and reasonings and every proud and lofty thing that sets itself up against the [true] knowledge of God; and we lead every thought and purpose away captive into the obedience of Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed One), ||

Daily Bible Reading

1-Year Bible Reading Plan
Acts 12:1 - 25
Nehemiah 4 - 6

2-Year Bible Reading Plan
2 Corinthians 9:1 - 10
Isaiah 14:1 - 32

*RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONAL*

*📜REFUSE TO BE LIMITED BY THE FLESH*

*Thursday, June 25th*
*Pastor Chris*

_*📖For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit (Romans 8:5).*_

As a Christian, you’re not to live by the dictates of the flesh. You’re not called to respond to life on the basis of what you feel, see, or experience physically; you’re called to live from your spirit. The flesh will always try to impose limitations of age, weakness, ill health, and lack, but you’re of the Spirit and not of the flesh.

Recall the words of the Lord Jesus in John 3:6, _*“That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.”*_ You’re born of the Spirit; you’re not defined by your body, and you’re not limited by physical conditions; you’re enabled by the life of God in you.

Some judge their lives by the feelings in their bodies; they say, “I feel weak,” “I feel tired,” “I can’t do this.” But that’s living from the flesh. You don’t live by how you feel; you live by who you are. You don’t respond to the emotions or sensations of the flesh; you respond to the Word.

The Bible says, _*“For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day”*_ (2 Corinthians 4:16). Your outward man may be weakening, but your inward man, the real you, is renewed daily. Your spirit is constantly rejuvenated, full of strength and divine vitality.

No wonder Paul, by the Spirit, tells us in Romans 8:11 that if the same Spirit that raised Jesus from the dead lives in you, that same Spirit shall vitalize your mortal body. And thanks be unto God, He lives in you; therefore, your body is quickened, energized, and made alive by His Spirit that dwells in you. Blessed be God!

Refuse to accept limitations. Refuse to speak weakness. Refuse to align yourself with the senses. You have a life that’s beyond this world; therefore, live from within, from your spirit, and you’ll walk in strength and victory because your life is governed by the Spirit of God who lives in you.

*🗣️CONFESSION*

*Dear Father, thank you for teaching me to live from my spirit. I refuse to be limited by the flesh or by natural conditions. I walk in the consciousness of who I am in Christ; I live above this world and its disabling influences. I walk in the dominion of the Spirit, manifesting the Christ-life in me, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.*

*FURTHER STUDY📖=>* *||* *‭‭Romans 8:5-6 KJV For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit. [6] For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.* *||*

*||* *‭‭2 Corinthians 4:16-18 KJV For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day. [17] For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory; [18] While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal.* *||*

*||* *‭‭Romans 8:10-11 KJV And if Christ be in you, the body is dead because of sin; but the Spirit is life because of righteousness. [11] But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth in you.* *||*

*📖DAILY SCRIPTURE READING📖*

*1-Year Bible Reading Plan📖=>* Acts 11:19-30 & Nehemiah 1-3

*2-Year Bible Reading Plan📖=>* 2 Corinthians 8:18-24 & Isaiah 13

*EXCERPT FROM=>* Rhapsody Of Realities Daily Devotional

*🤳SHARE WITH YOUR WORLD!🌍*

*RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONAL*

*MONDAY 22ND JUNE 2026.*

*PASTOR CHRIS OYAKHILOME D.Sc, D.Sc, DD.*

*TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR BODY*

*_...Know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost...and ye are not your own? (1 Corinthians 6:19)._*

Did you know that your body isn’t yours? It belongs to Jesus Christ; you were bought with a price. The Bible says, *_“...therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's”_* (1 Corinthians 6:20). Even though your body belongs to God, He has entrusted it to you. You’re the custodian of your body; you’re responsible for it.

Many haven’t understood this. They think God is responsible for their body and whatever happens in it. They assume that if they serve God well enough, He’ll automatically take care of their health. But that’s not how it works. You’re responsible for keeping your body in health.

Faithfulness isn’t the same as faith. You can be faithful in serving God and still allow sickness in your body because you haven’t taken your place of dominion. You’re a partaker of the divine nature; you’re not ordinary. You have authority over Satan, sickness, disease, infirmity, and death.

So, refuse to allow sickness or disease gain entrance into your body. Don’t permit it. If you notice symptoms, don’t panic, don’t cry, and don’t accept them. More importantly, don’t beg God to take them away. You’ve been given authority. Exercise it. He said in Matthew 10:8, *_“Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils….”_* Notice that He told you to do it.

Don’t beg God to take sickness away from you; rather, destroy it with your faith-filled words. Put your hand on your body and say, “In the Name of Jesus Christ, I command this sickness to get out of my body. This body belongs to the Lord Jesus Christ, and I refuse to allow any sickness in it.”

When you speak like that in the Name of Jesus, that condition has no choice but to go. God is pleased with your faith. The Bible says, *_“But without faith it is impossible to please him…”_* (Hebrews 11:6). You don’t cry over sickness; you exercise authority over it. Use the Word to keep your body in health; this is God’s will for you: *_“Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth”_* (3 John 1:2).

*CONFESSION*

*I have the life of God in me, and it fully inundates my body. Sickness, disease and infirmity have no place in me because my body is the temple of the Holy Spirit. I walk in health, strength and perfection. Hallelujah!*


*FURTHER STUDY:*

*Proverbs 4:20-22 KJV*
My son, attend to my words; incline thine ear unto my sayings. [21] Let them not depart from thine eyes; keep them in the midst of thine heart. [22] For they are life unto those that find them, and health to all their flesh.

*Romans 8:10-11 KJV* And if Christ be in you, the body is dead because of sin; but the Spirit is life because of righteousness. [11] But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth in you.

*1 Peter 2:24 NIV*
“He himself bore our sins” in his body on the cross, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; “by his wounds you have been healed.”

*DAILY SCRIPTURE READING*

*1-Year Bible Reading Plan:* Acts 10:1-23 & Ezra 4-6

*2-Year Bible Reading Plan:* 2 Corinthians 7:9-16 & Isaiah 9

Rhapsody Of Realities Daily Devotional

Pastor Chris Oyakhilome DSc DSc DD

Wednesday, June 17th 2026

THE REAL SOURCE OF TEMPTATION

But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed (James 1:14).

The Word of God reveals something profound about temptation and how it comes. Temptation doesn’t begin outside; it begins from within. We just read it: “… every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust....” It didn’t say by someone else’s actions or external pressure; it says you’re tempted when you’re lured by your own lust.

That means the source is internal. Only what your heart already craves can tempt you. So, when people fall into temptation, it’s not the environment that caused it but the inclination of their heart. It’s not what they were exposed to but what they were already attracted to.

The Bible gives us the progression: “Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death” (James 1:15). First, there’s attraction, then contemplation, followed by conception, and finally, manifestation. It doesn’t start with the act; it begins with what was allowed from within.

That’s why the focus should always be on your heart. The Bible says to guard your heart with all diligence, for out of it are the issues of life (Proverbs 4:23). It’s about what you permit to take root within you. Many try to avoid temptation by avoiding situations; while that may be helpful, the real issue is the condition of the heart.

A man is not tempted simply because something exists; he is tempted because something in him responds. This is why blaming others for your slips, errors, or temptations is disingenuous. The Scripture is clear: you’re tempted when you’re drawn away by what already has a hold on your heart.

That means the responsibility is personal. And this isn’t to bring condemnation but understanding, because once the source is understood, the solution becomes clear. You don’t deal with temptation through fear; you overcome it with the light of God’s Word and by walking in the Spirit. When you walk in the Spirit, you will not fulfil the desires of the flesh: “This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh” (Galatians 5:16).


PRAYER / CONFESSION

Dear Father, thank you for the light of your Word that gives me understanding. I’m not led by wrong desires; I walk in the Spirit and manifest the nature of righteousness. I live above every influence of the flesh, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY

James 1:13-15 NIV; Galatians 5:16-21 NIV; Matthew 5:27-28

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

Acts 7:1-53; 2 Chronicles 29-30

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

2 Corinthians 5:1-10; Isaiah 3

Rhapsody Of Realities Daily Devotional

Sunday, 14 June 2026

Pastor Chris Oyakhilome

Theme: *You've Overcome The World*


*For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith* (1 John 5:4).

Our opening scripture presents a truth that should fundamentally change your perspective concerning the world and its influences: you’ve already overcome the world. This is not a promise but a declaration of present truth. You’ve overcome the world and its crippling and corrupting influences. You’ve overcome the world’s system, its economy, economics, and politics.

This is why it’s important as a Christian that you know who you are. Always be mindful of your identity; you’re born of God; and for that reason, the Scripture says you’ve overcome the world! It doesn’t say strive to overcome the world; neither does it suggest a progressive attainment of victory.

This has nothing to do with your effort but the result of what Christ has already done. He said in John 16:33, *...be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.* He didn’t do it for Himself; He did it for you. Your victory is a present reality rooted in your oneness and identity with Christ and your faith in His finished works.

The world operates through sensory perception and natural reasoning. But as Christians, we live by faith: *…as it is written, the just shall live by faith* (Romans 1:17). The life in Christ is governed by faith. To walk by faith is to live above the world’s system, to live in transcendence over it.

We’re not called to fight the world, the flesh or the devil. We’ve overcome the world. We’ve crucified the flesh. We’re superior to the devil. What we’re called to do with the world is to tame it and not to love it: *Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world…* (1 John 2:15). The absence of affection neutralises influence.

This was what Paul meant when He said by the Spirit in Galatians 6:14, *…the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world.* You’re dead to the world. The systems of this world have no claim, no hold, and no defining power over your life because though you’re in the world, you’re not of this world (John 15:19). Blessed be God!

Prayer

*Dear Father, thank you for the victory I have in Christ. I walk by faith and not by sight, living above the systems and influences of this world. I’m not subject to the world; I’ve overcome it, and I live in that consciousness today, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.*

Further Study

|| ‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭1 John 5:4 - 5 AMPC
For whatever is born of God is victorious over the world; and this is the victory that conquers the world, even our faith. Who is it that is victorious over [that conquers] the world but he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God [who adheres to, trusts in, and relies on that fact]? ||

|| Galatians 6:14
But God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world. ||

|| 1 John 2:15 NIV
Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, love for the Father is not in them. ||

Daily Bible Reading

1-Year Bible Reading Plan
Acts 4:32 - 5:11
2 Chronicles 20 - 22

2-Year Bible Reading Plan
2 Corinthians 3:11 - 18
Songs of Solomon 7 - 8

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONAL

📜HE MADE US GREAT AND MADE US KINGS

Monday, May 25th
Pastor Chris

📖And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing (Genesis 12:2).

Some people struggle with the idea of greatness. They resist it because it sounds excessive or inappropriate. So they say, “Don’t talk about me being great; that’s too much.” But God made us great because we’re the seed of Abraham. Our greatness was His idea; we didn’t ask for it.

It wasn’t Abraham who said, “...O, God, make me great.” It was God who said to Abraham, “...I will bless thee, and make thy name great...” (Genesis 12:2). So, as a Christian, when you shrink back from greatness, it’s incongruous with your identity and with God’s plan for your life. Ponder the fact that God reiterated with unmistakable clarity in Genesis 17:6 what He had said in Genesis 12:2, “And I will make thee exceeding fruitful, and I will make nations of thee, and kings shall come out of thee” (Genesis 17:6).

Observe that it says, “Kings shall come out of thee.” This is consistent with what the Scripture reveals about us in Christ: “…much more they which receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness shall reign in life by one, Jesus Christ” (Romans 5:17). The literal sense of the word “reign” in the verse above is to “king.” It’s the verb of kingship.

Therefore, you could say, “They which receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness shall king in life by Jesus Christ.” And it gets even stronger. The Bible says He has “…made us kings and priests unto God and his Father...” (Revelation 1:6). Our title as kings isn’t futuristic but a present-moment reality. He has made us kings.

What do kings do? They rule and reign. They exercise authority and dominion in their realm. This is why you must never talk like a victim, act helpless, or see yourself as ordinary. You’re great, and you’re a king. The Bible says, “Where the word of a king is, there is power…” (Ecclesiastes 8:4). Kings don’t beg or grovel; they speak with authority. They comport themselves with dignity. Kings manifest royalty.

Every so often, say, “I know who I am; I’m great, and I’m a king. I reign and rule in life.” You’re not trying to hype yourself when you say this but merely affirming what God has done, who He’s made you. It’s your identity; He made you great and made you a king.

🙏PRAYER

Dear Father, I thank you for your blessing and greatness at work in my life. I walk in the consciousness of who I am in Christ, reigning in life by your gift of grace and righteousness. My words carry power, my life reflects dominion, and I manifest your glory everywhere, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY📖=> || ‭‭Romans 5:17 AMPC For if because of one man's trespass (lapse, offense) death reigned through that one, much more surely will those who receive [God's] overflowing grace (unmerited favor) and the free gift of righteousness [putting them into right standing with Himself] reign as kings in life through the one Man Jesus Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed One). ||

|| ‭‭Revelation 5:10 KJV And hast made us unto our God kings and priests: and we shall reign on the earth. ||

|| ‭‭Genesis 12:1-3 KJV Now the LORD had said unto Abram, Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father's house, unto a land that I will shew thee: [2] And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing: [3] And I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curseth thee: and in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed.

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: "SPIRITUAL DISCERNMENT IN LEADERSHIP"

Monday, May 18th

Pastor Chris

📖And the counsel of Ahithophel, which he counselled in those days, was as if a man had enquired at the oracle of God: so was all the counsel of Ahithophel both with David and with Absalom (2 Samuel 16:23).

Scripture repeatedly warns us about the danger of bad counsel. The Bible reveals this in the story of Ahithophel, a man whose counsel carried such weight that it was regarded as though one had inquired at the oracle of God (2 Samuel 16:23).

He was esteemed, trusted and relied upon, not only by David but later also by Absalom. Yet, despite his reputation, he became a part of an evil conspiracy. When Absalom rebelled against his father, David, the conspiracy gained strength, and the people increased continually with Absalom (2 Samuel 15:12). In the midst of that uprising, Ahithophel joined himself to Absalom.

Then the report reached David: “...Ahithophel is among the conspirators with Absalom...” (2 Samuel 15:31). The presence of Ahithophel in Absalom’s camp meant strategic advantage, because his counsel was powerful, persuasive and influential. But David didn’t panic or try to outmanoeuvre Ahithophel by human strategy. He simply prayed, “...O LORD, I pray thee, turn the counsel of Ahithophel into foolishness” (2 Samuel 15:31).

That prayer reveals a vital truth: no matter how intelligent a counsel appears, if it’s aligned against God’s purpose, it can be defeated. This is why discernment is essential for leaders. Not every voice around leaders is sent to help. Some counsellors present themselves as wise, but their intent is to mislead, divide and destroy.

They push out the good, speak against the righteous, and attempt to plant ideas that weaken what God is building. But they’re not beyond the reach of divine judgment. The Lord can expose them, silence them and turn their wisdom into foolishness.

As Christians, we must understand and take advantage of our authority in Christ to affect nations and their leaders, families and destinies. Therefore, always pray with understanding, that those in authority may be guided by truth, surrounded by righteous counsel, and strengthened to fulfil God’s purpose. Pray that the Spirit of God will continually grant them discernment to identify and prevail over deceptive agendas, and walk in the wisdom of God. Praise God

PRAYER

Dear Father, thank you for the wisdom of your Spirit at work in me and in your Church. I pray for leaders in nations and institutions, that they be surrounded with righteous counsel and guided by truth. Every deceptive influence is exposed, and every counsel that opposes your purpose is turned into foolishness. Your wisdom prevails, and your will is established in the earth, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY📖=>

|| ‭‭Psalm 33:10-11 KJV The LORD bringeth the counsel of the heathen to nought: he maketh the devices of the people of none effect. [11] The counsel of the LORD standeth for ever, the thoughts of his heart to all generations. ||

|| ‭‭Proverbs 21:30 KJV There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD. ||

|| ‭‭2 Samuel 17:23 KJV And when Ahithophel saw that his counsel was not followed, he saddled his ass, and arose, and gat him home to his house, to his city, and put his household in order, and hanged himself, and died, and was buried in the sepulchre of his father. ||

📖DAILY SCRIPTURE READING📖

1-Year Bible Reading Plan📖=> John 8:31-47 & 1 Kings 22

2-Year Bible Reading Plan📖=> 1 Corinthians 10:14-21 & Proverbs 14

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONAL

SUNDAY 17TH MAY 2026.

PASTOR CHRIS OYAKHILOME D.Sc, D.Sc, DD.

GUARD AGAINST DECEPTION

But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtilty, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ (2 Corinthians 11:3).

Genesis chapter 3 exposes a recurring and dangerous pattern of deception that has persisted throughout history. It begins with Eve faithfully recounting to Satan what God had said about the tree of knowledge of good and evil that was in the garden of Eden: “...We may eat of the fruit of the trees of the garden: But of the fruit of the tree which is in the midst of the garden, God hath said, Ye shall not eat of it, neither shall ye touch it, lest ye die.” (Genesis 3:2-3).

Then Satan responded, “...Ye shall not surely die” (Genesis 3:4). He contradicted God directly. But it didn’t end there. The next verse reveals something deeper as Satan continues, “For God doth know that in the day ye eat thereof, then your eyes shall be opened, and ye shall be as gods, knowing good and evil” (Genesis 3:5).

With that statement, Satan moved from contradicting God to accusing Him of deception. It’s the same thing today; those who are masters of deception accuse others of misinformation. Satan accused God of misinformation. His suggestion was that God knew the “real truth” but withheld it from Adam and Eve. This is the master of deception pretending to tell the truth.

This pattern of satanic manipulation of truth through subtlety echoes in other biblical narratives. For example, in 2 Samuel 13, we see a similar deception at play. The story began with Amnon, the son of King David who developed a lustful obsession for his sister Tamar.

The Septuagint clarified that this was a lust-driven love, not genuine affection. His obsession intensified, and he became sick with longing. The danger emerged when Amnon's friend Jonadab, described as “a very subtle man,” intervened. Jonadab was a cunning advisor who manipulated Amnon into destructive actions that ultimately led to tragedy and death.

You must guard your heart against deception by staying with what God has said in His Word. Refuse Satan’s contradictions and perverted truths. Reject every voice that questions the veracity of God’s Word. When your heart is established in God’s truths, you become unmovable, discerning and protected. You recognise deception for what it is and you remain grounded in the integrity of God’s Word.

PRAYER

Dear Father, thank you for your Word that keeps me established in truth. My heart is guarded by your wisdom, and I walk in discernment by the Holy Spirit, who secures my path in your light, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:

2 Corinthians 2:11 ASV
that no advantage may be gained over us by Satan: for we are not ignorant of his devices.

Genesis 3:1-5 NKJV
Now the serpent was more cunning than any beast of the field which the LORD God had made. And he said to the woman, "Has God indeed said, 'You shall not eat of every tree of the garden'?" [2] And the woman said to the serpent, "We may eat the fruit of the trees of the garden; [3] but of the fruit of the tree which is in the midst of the garden, God has said, 'You shall not eat it, nor shall you touch it, lest you die.'" [4] Then the serpent said to the woman, "You will not surely die. [5] For God knows that in the day you eat of it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil."

Proverbs 4:20-22 KJV
My son, attend to my words; incline thine ear unto my sayings. [21] Let them not depart from thine eyes; keep them in the midst of thine heart. [22] For they are life unto those that find them, and health to all their flesh.

DAILY SCRIPTURE READING

1-Year Bible Reading Plan: John 8:12-30 & 1 Kings 20-21

2-Year Bible Reading Plan: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 & Proverbs 13

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES Saturday, May 16th,
Pastor Chris

LITTLE CHILDREN, YOUNG MEN AND FATHERS

I write unto you, little children, because your sins are forgiven you for his name's sake. I write unto you, fathers, because ye have known him that is from the beginning. I write unto you, young men, because ye have overcome the wicked one... (1 John 2:12-13).

Notice that in the scripture we just read, the Apostle John only associated sin with “little children,” spiritual toddlers. Yet, many speak as though sin is inevitable for everyone, saying, “Everybody sins”; no! The Bible says, “Whosoever is born of God doth not commit sin…” (1 John 3:9).

Moreover, the Bible describes sin and defines sin from God’s perspective, not man’s perspective. If you look at sin through the eyes of men, you’ll never rise to your best potential in Christ. The earth around us is thick with sin and condemnation. Man became a sinner in nature after his actions of treasonable disobedience.

Romans 5:12 says, “Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned.” It’s the reason the Lord Jesus came and solved the sin-problem once and for all through His vicarious sacrifice in our behalf. As the second Adam, He became sin for us, not a sinner, and therefore paid the full penalty for sin, ridding us of its effects.

Today, being born again, sin has no dominion over you (Romans 6:14). 2 Corinthians 5:21 says, “For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.” So, when the Bible says, “Whoever has been born of God does not sin...” (1 John 3:9 NKJV), it’s because being born of Him, you have His life and nature that doesn’t sin. That’s the life of the new creation in Christ!

What if you sin? While that shows you’re still a child, he already said to the children, “Your sins are forgiven for His Name sake.” But better than that, He also made provision for your automatic cleansing: “But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanses us from all sin” (1 John 1:7 NKJV).

Knowing and walking in the light of God’s Word is the key. It shows you’ve matured spiritually. That’s the life of the fathers: walking in the light of your righteousness—in the light of who you are in Christ—above sin, Satan and the elements of this world. Praise God!

               CONFESSION

I have the life and nature of God in me; I live the higher life in Christ. I walk in strength, victory and righteousness. I walk in the light of my identity and heritage in Christ, above sin, Satan and the elements of this world. Glory to God!

FURTHER STUDY=> 1 John 3:9 AMPC No one born (begotten) of God [deliberately, knowingly, and habitually] practices sin, for God's nature abides in him [His principle of life, the divine sperm, remains permanently within him]; and he cannot practice sinning because he is born (begotten) of God.

1 John 2:1-2 KJV My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous: [2] And he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world.

1 John 2:12-14 NKJV I write to you, little children, Because your sins are forgiven you for His name's sake. [13] I write to you, fathers, Because you have known Him who is from the beginning. I write to you, young men, Because you have overcome the wicked one. I write to you, little children, Because you have known the Father. [14] I have written to you, fathers, Because you have known Him who is from the beginning. I have written to you, young men, Because you are strong, and the word of God abides in you, And you have overcome the wicked one.