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*Rhapsody Of Realities Daily Devotional*

_Sunday, February 23rd, 2025._

_Pastor Chris Oyakhilome DSc DSc DD_

*STAY IN THE WORD*

_*📖Then came the word of the LORD unto Samuel, saying, It repenteth me that I have set up Saul to be king: for he is turned back from following me, and hath not performed my commandments...
(1 Samuel 15:10-11).*_

Anyone can be suddenly transformed by the Spirit of God, and we’ve seen this happen many times, even in Bible days. But you have to stay rooted in the Word, established and founded in faith, as that’s the only way to sustain such transformation.

In 1 Samuel 10, for example, we read the account of Saul, the son of Kish, who was gloriously transformed by the Spirit of God and began to prophesy. The Bible says Saul was turned into another man. Read the words of the Prophet Samuel to him in 1 Samuel 10:6, _*"And the Spirit of the LORD will come upon thee, and thou shalt prophesy with them, and shalt be turned into another man."*_

When Saul turned to leave Samuel, God gave him another heart, and he began to prophesy among the prophets. This marked the beginning of Saul's reign as king of Israel. Can you imagine a man receiving another heart instantly by the power of the Holy Spirit? However, in 1 Samuel 15, just five chapters later, God spoke to Samuel and said, _*“It repenteth me that I have set up Saul to be king: for he is turned back from following me, and hath not performed my commandments. And it grieved Samuel; and he cried unto the LORD all night"*_
(1 Samuel 15:11).

In 1 Chronicles 10:13-14, we learn that Saul died for his transgressions, particularly for not keeping the word of the Lord and for consulting a familiar spirit instead of seeking God. Even though Saul had such a great, miraculous transformation in his life, he didn’t sustain it because he didn’t keep the Word of the Lord.

So, be wise; sustain the work, the transformations that the Holy Spirit brings to your life, by staying focused on the Word. Be a doer of the Word. James 1:22 says, _*“But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.”*_ Whatever God does in your life is meant to stay and grow into greater glories, but that will only happen if you stay in the Word of God.

*PRAYER*
Dear Father, I thank you for the transformative power of your Word and the Spirit in my life. I commit to following you in, through, and by the Word. I stay rooted in your Word, established and founded in faith, steadfast, resolute, unshakeable, and unmoveable, 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. 23 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. *||*

*||* *Colossians 3:16* Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. *||*

*||* *Psalm 119:11* Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee. *||*


*📖DAILY SCRIPTURE READING📖*

*1-Year Bible Reading Plan📖=>* Mark 6:1-29 & Leviticus 24


*2-Year Bible Reading Plan📖=>* Matthew 17:1-13 & Exodus 4

*RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONAL*

*WE RELATE TO GOD FROM OUR SPIRITS*

Thursday, February 20th .
Pastor Chris

_*📖There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus (Galatians 3:28).*_

There’s a misconception that some people have about how men and women connect with God in worship. They assume that men tend to focus on songs about power, while women, being more passionate, prefer singing love songs to the Lord. But such thinking is carnal and misses the deeper spiritual truth. When it comes to our relationship with God, we relate to Him from our spirits, not on the basis of physical gender.

Paul made this clear when he said, _*“For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of his Son...”*_ (Romans 1:9). We are spirit beings, created in the image of God, and when we serve God, we do so from our spirits. In Christ, our identity transcends gender. Our true identity is in our spirits, and in that realm, there is no distinction. Therefore, in worship, your connection with God is about your spirit reaching out to His Spirit in fellowship. The Lord Jesus said, _*“But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him. God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth”*_
(John 4:23-24).

The outward gender is part of the earthly body, but we’re new creations, living and serving God from our spirits, where gender distinctions have no place: Galatians 3:26-28, _*“For ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus. For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ. There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.”*_ Also, the Bible says that _*"...the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed"*_ (1 Corinthians 15:52). At the resurrection, we will be transformed and no longer be bound by physical distinctions like gender. Hallelujah!

*PRAYER*

*Dear Father, thank you for the revelation of who I am in Christ. I know that in my spirit, I’m a new creation, made in your image. I serve you with all my heart, with passion, power and love, knowing that my worship transcends the physical. Thank you for making me inextricably one with you, in Jesus' Name. Amen.*

*FURTHER STUDY📖=>* *||* *John 4:23-24 NIV* Yet a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in the Spirit and in truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks. 24 God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in the Spirit and in truth." *||*

*||* *Romans 1:9* For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of his Son, that without ceasing I make mention of you always in my prayers; *||*

*||* *Galatians 3:26-28 AMPC* For in Christ Jesus you are all sons of God through faith. 27 For as many [of you] as were baptized into Christ [into a spiritual union and communion with Christ, the Anointed One, the Messiah] have put on (clothed yourselves with) Christ. 28 There is [now no distinction] neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is not male and female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus. *||*

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*📖DAILY SCRIPTURE READING📖*

*1-Year Bible Reading Plan📖=>* Mark 4:21-41 & Leviticus 16-18


*2-Year Bible Reading Plan📖=>* Matthew 16:1-12 & Exodus 1

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*THE LIVING AND ACTIVE WORD*

Tuesday, February 18th .
Pastor Chris

_*📖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 (Hebrews 4:12).*_

I love the James Moffatt’s rendering of the verse above. It says, _*“For the Logos of God is a living thing, active and more cutting than any sword with double edge, penetrating to the very division of soul and spirit, joints and marrow — scrutinizing the very thoughts and conceptions of the heart.”*_ That’s the Word; it’s a living thing.

The Amplified version says, “It’s living and active”: _*“For the word of God is living and active and full of power [making it operative, energizing, and effective]. It is sharper than any two-edged sword, penetrating as far as the division of the soul and spirit [the completeness of a person], and of both joints and marrow [the deepest parts of our nature], exposing and judging the very thoughts and intentions of the heart.”*_

Imagine inundating your spirit with the Word; it’ll have a great impact on your soul and body! When the pressures of life come, when you’re squeezed by life’s challenges, it’s the Word that’ll come forth. And God’s Word is God’s creative material; it’ll produce what it talks about.

1 Timothy 4:15 says, _*“Meditate upon these things; give thyself wholly to them; that thy profiting may appear to all.”*_ Also, Joshua 1:8 says, _*“This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.”*_

Instead of worrying about your health and trying to figure out every little sensation in your body; meditate on
the Word. The Word will keep you in health and safety. When you face difficulties, respond with the Word. God’s
Word holds the power to change circumstances and bring life to every situation.

*PRAYER*

*Dear Father, thank you for the power of your living Word that abides in me. Your Word is full of power, energizing and effective, and I declare that it produces results in my life. I refuse to fear or be anxious about anything. Instead, I release your Word over every situation and circumstance, knowing it will accomplish what it talks about and bring glory to your Name. Amen.*

*FURTHER STUDY📖=>* *||* *Isaiah 55:11* So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper [in the thing] whereto I sent it. *||*

*||* *1 Peter 1:23* Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever. *||*

*||* *Proverbs 4:20-22* 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. *||*

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*📖DAILY SCRIPTURE READING📖*

*1-Year Bible Reading Plan📖=>* Mark 3:13-35 & Leviticus 13-14


*2-Year Bible Reading Plan📖=>* Matthew 15:21-28 & Genesis 49

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RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONAL

YOUR OFFERING MAKES A DIFFERENCE

Sunday, February 2nd .
Pastor Chris

📖And the king went to Gibeon to sacrifice there; for that was the great high place: a thousand burnt offerings did Solomon offer upon that altar (1 Kings 3:4).

In 1 Kings 3, when Solomon became king of Israel, he was deeply troubled. He knew he was not the firstborn son, and his mother, Bathsheba, was not the
first wife of his father, David. Solomon understood that
his position as king would bring challenges because he had older brothers who despised both him and his mother.

For example, when you study the accounts in 1 Kings 2, Solomon's older brother Adonijah attempted to usurp the throne, and Solomon later ordered the execution of Adonijah, Joab, and Shimei to secure his reign. These show the violent and unstable environment in which Solomon ascended the throne. So, despite being king, he faced several threats to his life and position. He knew he had to do something beyond the ordinary to secure his reign and separate himself from the danger around him.

What did Solomon do? He offered an extraordinary sacrifice to God. 1 Kings 3:4 says, "And the king went to Gibeon to sacrifice there; for that was the great high place: a thousand burnt offerings did Solomon offer upon that altar." Solomon was determined to put everything on the line in his worship to God. Today, we can learn from what Solomon did. It’s one of the ways to move forward and establish yourself where God has placed you.

PRAYER

Dear Father, thank you for the opportunity to give into your Kingdom. I refuse to be subject to the limitations of this world, for Christ is my riddance as well as my advantage. I align myself with your divine principles, ensuring progress and prosperity in every area of my life. Thank you for separating me from the forces of poverty and wickedness, in Jesus' Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY📖=> || 2 Corinthians 9:6-10 But this [I say], He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully. 7 Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, [so let him give]; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver. 8 And God [is] able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all [things], may abound to every good work: 9 (As it is written, He hath dispersed abroad; he hath given to the poor: his righteousness remaineth for ever. 10 Now he that ministereth seed to the sower both minister bread for [your] food, and multiply your seed sown, and increase the fruits of your righteousness ||

|| Luke 6:38 Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again. ||

|| 1 Kings 3:5-13 In Gibeon the LORD appeared to Solomon in a dream by night: and God said, Ask what I shall give thee. 6 And Solomon said, Thou hast shewed unto thy servant David my father great mercy, according as he walked before thee in truth, and in righteousness, and in uprightness of heart with thee; and thou hast kept for him this great kindness, that thou hast given him a son to sit on his throne, as [it is] this day. 7 And now, O LORD my God, thou hast made thy servant king instead of David my father: and I [am but] a little child: I know not [how] to go out or come in. 8 And thy servant [is] in the midst of thy people which thou hast chosen, a great people, that cannot be numbered nor counted for multitude. 9 Give therefore thy servant an understanding heart to judge thy people, that I may discern between good and bad: for who is able to judge this thy so great a people? 10 And the speech pleased the Lord, that Solomon had asked this thing. 11 And God said unto him, Because thou hast asked this thing, and hast not asked for thyself long life; neither hast asked riches for thyself, nor hast asked the life of thine enemies; but hast asked for thyself understanding to discern judgment; 12 Behold, I have done according to thy words: lo, I have given thee a wise and an understanding heart; so that there was none like thee before thee, neither after thee shall any arise like unto thee. 13 And I have also given thee that which thou hast not asked, both riches, and honour: so that there shall not be any among the kings like unto thee all thy days. ||

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📖DAILY SCRIPTURE READING📖

1-Year Bible Reading Plan📖=> Matthew 23 & Exodus 24-25

2-Year Bible Reading Plan📖=> Matthew 12:1-9 & Genesis 33

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*A CALL TO ACT YOUR FAITH*

Wednesday, January 29th .
Pastor Chris

_*📖Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen (Hebrews 11:1).*_

In Luke 8:22-25, the Lord Jesus and His disciples set sail across the lake when a violent storm arose, causing the boat to be filled with water. The disciples, filled with fear, woke Jesus, saying, "Master, Master, we perish!" Jesus then arose, rebuked the wind and the raging waters, and the storm immediately ceased, resulting in a great calm. It was a marvellous display of divine authority.

Then the Bible says, _*"...And they being afraid wondered, saying one to another, What manner of man is this! for he commandeth even the winds and water, and they obey him"*_ (Luke 8:25). Now, here's what's important: after rebuking the wind and the waves, Jesus turned to His disciples and asked, "Where is your faith?" That statement speaks volumes. He's saying, "You could have done it yourselves."

By asking, "Where is your faith?" the Lord Jesus revealed that what they needed all along was their faith. He demonstrated that with faith, even the forces of nature are subject to us. He expected His disciples to know that their faith could have handled the situation.

Hebrews 11:33-34 tells us what our forebears did through faith. They subdued kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions, quenched the violence of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, out of weakness were made strong, waxed valiant in fight, turned to flight the armies of the aliens.

We can do the same and even more in our day because we have the same spirit of faith (2 Corinthians 4:13). Our faith is real, it is substance, it has power, and the beautiful thing is that every Christian has faith. We all have the same measure of faith (Romans 12:3), and with your faith, you can do anything. You can change anything. The forces of nature, hell and of this world are subject to you.

Activate your faith even now and speak to the storm, and there'll be a great calm. Speak to your body, your blood, your bones, your heart and kidneys. Speak to your job, your finances, and your business. Speak and declare perfection in your health, your home and family.

*PRAYER*

*Dear Father, my faith is anchored on your Word, and it produces tremendous results even now. I walk in health, strength, prosperity and unending victory, in Jesus' Name. Amen.*

*FURTHER STUDY📖=>* *||* *Mark 11:22-24* And Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in God. 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. 24 Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive [them], and ye shall have [them]. *||*

*||* *2 Corinthians 4:13* We having the same spirit of faith, according as it is written, I believed, and therefore have I spoken; we also believe, and therefore speak; *||*

*||* *Hebrews 11:33-34* Who through faith subdued kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions, 34 Quenched the violence of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, out of weakness were made strong, waxed valiant in fight, turned to flight the armies of the aliens. *||*

*||* *James 2:17* Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone. *||*

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*📖DAILY SCRIPTURE READING📖*

*1-Year Bible Reading Plan📖=>* Matthew 20:17-34 & Exodus 16-17

*2-Year Bible Reading Plan📖=>* Matthew 10:34-42 & Genesis 29

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*WE EFFECT CHANGES WHEN WE PRAY*

Sunday, January 26th .
Pastor Chris

_*📖...The earnest (heartfelt, continued) prayer of a righteous man makes tremendous power available [dynamic in its working] (James 5:16 AMPC).*_

Some people see prayer as the recourse of the weak-minded or of those who are helpless and hopeless. But that's an outright misconception. When you understand prayer and the reason we pray, you'd realize that we never pray from a position of weakness or disadvantage; we don't merely pray in hope. We pray to effect changes.

Prayer in the Kingdom of God goes far beyond hope, even though hope is a great virtue. In fact, the very act of prayer arises from hope. But when you begin to pray, you're no longer simply demonstrating hope—you're now effecting changes. God never wants us to be in a hopeless situation where we feel hamstrung and hedged in. We can do anything and change anything in His Name in the place of prayer.

When you study the Scriptures, you'd discover that each time God's people prayed, miracles were wrought, adversities were turned into testimonies. It's the same in our day; our prayers are effective. So, it makes no difference what the case is; pray! The Bible says the effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much; it makes tremendous power available, dynamic in its working.

Pray according to the Word of God and exercise your authority and dominion in Christ. Use the Name of Jesus and change that seemingly hopeless situation. Whether you're praying for yourself, a loved one, your nation, the salvation of souls, or the furtherance of the Gospel; pray with confidence, knowing that you have a right to be heard by God. He told us to pray because He planned to answer. Hallelujah!

Never see prayer as a last resort or something we do because we're out of wits or options; no! When we pray, we're taking action. It's our means of influencing situations and releasing the power of God to effect changes and establish God's will in the earth. Hallelujah!

*PRAYER*

*Dear Father, I thank you for the privilege and power of prayer. My prayers are effectual, bringing about changes in my life and the lives of others as I exercise my spiritual authority over every situation and effect the will of the Father in my life, that of my loved ones, and in the nations of the world, in Jesus' Name. Amen.*

*FURTHER STUDY📖=>* *||* *1 John 5:14-15* And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us: 15 And if we know that he hear us, whatsoever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we desired of him. *||*

*||* *Mark 11:24* Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive [them], and ye shall have [them]. *||*

*||* *Philippians 4:6-7* Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. 7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. *||*

*||* *John 16:23* And in that day ye shall ask me nothing. Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name, he will give [it] you. *||*

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*📖DAILY SCRIPTURE READING📖*

*1-Year Bible Reading Plan📖=>* Matthew 18:15-35 & Exodus 10-12

*2-Year Bible Reading Plan📖=>* Matthew 10:1-11 & Genesis 26

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RHAPSODY OF REALITIES
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22ND 2025

HIS FAIRNESS AND IMPARTIALITY

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 (2 Corinthians 5:21).

What we just read is so huge; it’s one of the unexplored tablelands in the Christian experience. I would to God every Christian understood what it means for us to be called the righteousness of God in Christ Jesus. It's different from us being made righteous; the Greek word there is “Dikaiosune” and it means equity, the quality of fairness or impartiality.

What this means is that we’re God’s proof of His fairness and impartiality. We’re the manifestation of His equity. This is so wonderful! Recall what the Bible says in Ephesians 3:10, “To the intent that now unto the principalities and powers in heavenly places might be known by the church the manifold wisdom of God.” It means that God points to us as evidence to all principalities and powers to judge that He is fair; He shows off with us as trophies of His goodness. Hallelujah!

Romans 3:26 says, “…To declare, I say, at this time his righteousness: that he might be just, and the justifier of him which believeth in Jesus.” What this means is that through the redemption that’s in Christ Jesus, God has proven Himself just, in justifying the sinner. Jesus Christ was delivered to death for our offenses, and raised back to life for our justification.

When you study Romans 3:21-26, you’d understand this better. That portion says, “But now the righteousness of God without the law is manifested, being witnessed by the law and the prophets; 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: For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus. Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God; to declare, I say, at this time his righteousness: that he might be just, and the justifier of him which believeth in Jesus.”

Think about that! God proves Himself to be just, while He justifies the sinner. How can He justify the sinner? Why are we His righteousness? Why are we His proof of His equity? We’ll learn more in our next study.


CONFESSION
I’m the righteousness of God in Christ Jesus, a living proof of God’s fairness, justice and goodness. Thank you Father, for making me the expression of your wisdom to the glory of your Name; I walk in this understanding, showing forth your righteousness and manifesting your equity to the world, in Jesus' Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY
Romans 3:21-26 NIV; 2 Corinthians 5:21 AMPC; Romans 4:24-25

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Matthew 15:1-28; Exodus 1-2

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Matthew 8:23-34; Genesis 22

*RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONAL*

*BE FAITHFUL WITH HIS INVESTMENT*

Tuesday, January 14th .
Pastor Chris

_*📖Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain... (John 15:16).*_

When God gives you an opportunity of service of any kind and at whatever capacity, it's essential that you recognize and use it. God is not a wasteful investor. He doesn't invest in a place or person that yields no results. Think about it; if you were an investor, would you continue pouring resources into a project that shows no progress? Of course not!

Now, if man, in his limited human wisdom, would be cautious with his investments, how much more would God? Each one of us is an investment of God. He expects us to bear fruits with the resources, gifts, talents, blessings and opportunities He's entrusted to us. I love the way Paul puts it in 1 Corinthians 4:1; he calls us stewards, and in verse 2 he says, _*"Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful."*_ So, are you a faithful steward of God's investment?

In John 15:2, the Lord Jesus said, _*"Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away: and every branch that beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit."*_ He cuts off the supply to the unfruitful branch; no more testimonies because the supply isn't there anymore. God won't waste His investment. So, let Him trust you.

He said in the 16th verse, _*"...I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain..."*_ (John 15:16). What a privilege; what a blessing! The Lord Jesus Himself has chosen and ordained us to be fruitful. He ordained you to bring forth lasting fruits. Hallelujah! This is your mission. You're a missionary to your world, chosen by God for this purpose.

As long as you remain faithful, God will continue to invest in you and trust you with more. Paul said, _*"And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who hath enabled me, for that he counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry"*_ (1 Timothy 1:12). The Lord will enable you, promote you, and continue to pour His resources into your life as you bear fruits for His Kingdom.

*PRAYER*

*Dear Father, I thank you for choosing and ordaining me to bear fruit for your Kingdom. I acknowledge the great investment you have made in my life. By your Spirit, I remain connected to the vine, producing results in every area of my life. I am forever fruitful, productive, profitable and committed to using every opportunity for your glory, winning souls and sponsoring the Gospel, in Jesus mighty Name. Amen.*

*FURTHER STUDY📖=>* *||* *Matthew 25:14-21* For [the kingdom of heaven is] as a man travelling into a far country, [who] called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods. 15 And unto one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one; to every man according to his several ability; and straightway took his journey. 16 Then he that had received the five talents went and traded with the same, and made [them] other five talents. 17 And likewise he that [had received] two, he also gained other two. 18 But he that had received one went and digged in the earth, and hid his lord's money. 19 After a long time the lord of those servants cometh, and reckoneth with them. 20 And so he that had received five talents came and brought other five talents, saying, Lord, thou deliveredst unto me five talents: behold, I have gained beside them five talents more. 21 His lord said unto him, Well done, [thou] good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord. *||*

*||* *Colossians 1:9-10* For this cause we also, since the day we heard [it], do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding; 10 That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God; *||*

*||* *1 Corinthians 4:1-2* Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God. 2 Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful. *||*

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*1-Year Bible Reading Plan📖=>* Matthew 10:24-42 & Genesis 34-35

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RHAPSODY OF REALITIES, DAILY DEVOTIONAL

SATURDAY 11TH JANUARY 2025

THE DAYS OF THE GREATER GLORY
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..Behold, the husbandman waiteth for the precious fruit of the earth, and hath long patience for it, until he receive the early and latter rain (James 5:7).

Pastor Chris Says
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The Lord Jesus referred to the Father as the husbandman, and we, the body of Christ, are the precious fruit of the earth that He waits for. The apostle James, in the theme verse, also tells us that the husbandman patiently waits until He receives the early and latter rain (James 5:7).

We understand that concerning lsrael, the latter rain began on the Day of Pentecost. Peter confirmed this when he said, _.it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh._ (Acts 2:17). This was the beginning of the outpouring that had been prophesied to take place in the last days.

Hosea 6:3 gives us further insight into this promise: "Then shall we know, if we follow on to know the LORD: his going forth is prepared as the morning; and he shall come unto us as the rain, as the latter and former rain unto the earth." This rain, spoken of in Hosea, pertains to both Israel and the Church. For Israel, the latter rain came at Pentecost, marking the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on the early Church.

However, within the Church, that outpouring on the Day of Pentecost was not the latter rain but the early rain. The early rain is the seed-time rain, the rain that comes after the Word of God has been sown, causing it to sprout and grow. Acts 2 marked the start of the Church with the descent of the Holy Spirit, the beginning of a new era for the Church.

The prophet Haggai also spoke of a greater glory to come: "The glory of this latter house shall be greater than of the former.. (Haggai 2:9). This means that even though the early rain was glorious, the latter rain, which we are now experiencing, will far exceed what we saw at the beginning. We are living in the days of that greater glory, where the Church will manifest even more of God's grace and power.

Peter, James and John lived in the last days concerning Israel, but we live in the last days concerning the Church. The latter rain for lsrael is the early rain for the Church, and we're living in the time of the fullness of that latter rain. Hallelujah!

🙏 P R A Y E R
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Dear Father, I rejoice in the knowledge that I'm a part of your precious fruit, nurtured by the early and latter rain. Thank you for the greater glory that is now manifest in the Church in these end times. I walk in the power and fullness of your Spirit today, impacting my world with the fruits and works of righteousness, in Jesus' Name. Amen.

📖 FURTHER STUDY:
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Acts 2:16-17; 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:

Joel 2:23; Be glad then, ye children of Zion, and rejoice in the LORD your God: for he hath given you the former rain moderately, and he will cause to come down for you the rain, the former rain, and the latter rain in the first [month].

Zechariah 10:1; Ask ye of the LORD rain in the time of the latter rain; [so] the LORD shall make bright clouds, and give them showers of rain, to every one grass in the field.

DAILY SCRIPTURE READING

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Matthew 8:28-9:1-17 & Genesis 27-28

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Matthew 5:21-30 & Genesis 11

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES, DAILY DEVOTIONAL

WEDNESDAY 8TH JANUARY 2025.

PRAYER IN THE NIGHT WATCHES
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Arise, cry out in the night: in the beginning of the watches pour out thine heart like water before the face of the Lord: lift up thy hands toward him for the life of thy young children... (Lamentations 2:19).

Pastor Chris
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Another mystery revealed to us in the Word is a secret about prayer that God's people need to understand. In Lamentations 2:19, we see a situation where the people needed deliverance for their children. Observe that the prophet didn't just say "Cry out; rather, he said, "Arise, cry out in the night...." There was a specificity; it had to be at night.

There's something about praying in the night. Even though He didn't say you should pray every night, there're specific times when the Holy Spirit will lead you to pray in the night; that's why walking with the Spirit is so important. Night here isn't just 9pm or 10 pm; it's the wee hours of the morning, at the beginning of the watches, that's after 12 midnight.

Notice what He tells you to do at that time of the night: "...pour out thine heart like water before the face of the Lord..." (Lamentations 2:19). This is no casual prayer; you pour out your heart before God. Then, what else? "Lift up thy hands toward Him for the life of thy young children." Some parents have faced situations where a child had become wayward or errant, delinquent and unruly, ensnared by the devil. Don't stand by helplessly, as if you can't bring about a change in that child's life; deal strongly in prayer and deliver your son or daughter.

Get up at midnight and pray! Use this secret of prayer that I'm sharing with you now. Lift up your hands and pray that child back into the will of God. Declare that he or she is turned away from the world's influences, drawn to the Word, and inspired by the things of the Kingdom. Declare that Satan has nothing in your child and that henceforth, the visions of the Spirit will be kindled in the heart of that child, imbuing him or her with the boldness and courage to fulfil divine purpose with joy.

Perhaps it's sickness or disease that has taken hold of that child; you must deliver that child in prayer. Pray this way and the Lord will intervene in the situation and restore the child to perfection. The instruction is for you to pour out your heart and lift up your hands toward God at night. This is how you take charge and bring deliverance to your children. Hallelujah!

🙏 P R A Y E R
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Dear Father, I pray against every influence of darkness that seeks to capture the hearts of children and young people, including peer pressure, negative media and worldly ideologies. I declare that they're walking in the light and rejecting every unfruitful work of evil as they walk in righteousness and fulfil their purpose in Christ, in Jesus' Name. Amen.

📖 FURTHER STUDY:
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Psalm 63:6; When I remember thee upon my bed, [and] meditate on thee in the [night] watches.

Psalm 119:62; At midnight I will rise to give thanks unto thee because of thy righteous judgments.

Luke 6:12: And it came to pass in those days, that he went out into a mountain to pray, and continued all night in prayer to God.

DAILY SCRIPTURE READING
1-Year Bible Reading Plan: Matthew 6:19-7:1-6 & Genesis 20-22

2-Year Bible Reading Plan: Matthew 4:12-25 & Genesis 8

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES, DAILY DEVOTIONAL

MONDAY 6TH JANUARY 2025.

WE'RE HEAVENLY BEINGS
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The first man is of the earth, earthy: the second man is the Lord from heaven (1 Corinthians 15:47).

Pastor Chris Says
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Part of what we observed from our previous study is that if you have Christ, you have eternal life, and if you don't have Christ, you don't have eternal life. It's as simple as that. Without Him, you're still living in the state of the first Adam, 100% human, earthly, and of this world. The Bible paints a clear picture of this reality in 1 Corinthians 15:47: "The first man is of the earth, earthy: the second man is the Lord from heaven."

The first Adam represents humanity's earthly nature, the fallen state that began with him. This nature is limited, bound by the world, and destined for destruction. That's a painful truth to acknowledge, but it's what the Bible says. Those who aren't born again are doomed to judgement and destruction. They may be your family members, friends, or leaders in society, but without Christ, they are earthy, and reserved for judgement; hence we must preach the Gospel to them as the only means of salvation.

Read 1 Corinthians 15:48 (AMPC) and see the powerful contrast between the earthy and the heavenly: "Now those who are made of the dust are like him who was first made of the dust (earthly-minded); and as is [the Man] from heaven, so also [are those] who are of heaven (heavenly-minded)." Those who are not born again (the earthy) are earthly-minded, but those who are born again in Christ are heavenly-minded. This doesn't mean we are simply thinking about going to heaven; it means that we operate with the mindset and principles of heaven here on earth.

Heavenly-mindedness means living and thinking in alignment with how things are done in heaven, following God's will, operating by His principles and thinking His thoughts. That's the transformation that takes place when you're born again. Verse 49 (AMPC) continues: "And just as we have borne the image [of the man] of dust, so shall we and so let us also bear the image [of the Man] of heaven." We once bore the image of the man of dust, earthly, fallen and bound to the limitations of this world. But now, as new creations, we bear the image of the Man from heaven: Jesus Christ!

We are no longer earthy but heavenly. We live in this world, but we are not of this world (John 17:16). You're a heavenly man or woman, a heavenly being, living by the thoughts, principles and ways of God's Kingdom. Hallelujah!

🙏 P R A Y E R
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Dear Father, I refuse to be limited by the earthly system, for I bear the image of Christ, the Man from heaven, and I'm aligned with your will and your ways as it is in the Word. Thank you for my life in Christ. I walk in victory, being heavenly-minded and empowered by your Spirit, in Jesus' Name. Amen.

📖 FURTHER STUDY:
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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.
2 Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.

1 Corinthians 15:47-49 AMPC; The first man [was] from out of earth, made of dust (earthly-minded); the second Man [is] the Lord from out of heaven.
48 Now those who are made of the dust are like him who was first made of the dust (earthly-minded); and as is [the Man] from heaven, so also [are those] who are of heaven (heavenly-minded).
49. And just as we have borne the image [of the man] of dust, so shall we and so let us also bear the image [of the Man] of heaven.

Romans 12:2; 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.

1-Year Bible Reading Plan: Matthew 5:21-48 & Genesis 15-17

2-Year Bible Reading Plan: Matthew 3:10-17 & Genesis 6

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES, DAILY DEVOTIONAL

SATURDAY 4TH JANUARY 2025

HIS SACRIFICIAL LOVE
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Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends (John 15:13).

Pastor Chris Says
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Our opening scripture brings to mind the words of the Spirit through the apostle Paul in Romans 5:8: _"But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us."Think about such sacrificial love. He was condemned in our place. No wonder the Bible says, _There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus..." (Romans 8:1).

The word translated "condemnation" also means "judgment"; Jesus Christ was judged for us. 2 Corinthians 5:19 (NIV) says, ...God was reconciling the world to himself in Christ, not counting men's sins against them..._ Did you notice that? God isn't counting men's sins against them because He laid their sins on Jesus. Jesus became the sin-bearer.

1 Peter 2:24 further makes it clearer; it says, _"Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness.... It's the reason when we pray for sinners, we pray that they'll come to terms with the revelation that God has given: Christ bore their sins and they don't need to live in sin anymore. Hallelujah!

2 Corinthians 5:14 says, "For the love of Christ constraineth us; because we thus judge, that if one died for all, then were all dead." This is absolutely legal and logical: He died for everybody; therefore, everybody died. Verse 15 says, _And that he died for all, that they which live should not henceforth live unto themselves, but unto him which died for them, and rose again." Don't live unto yourself but unto Him. This is the right response to His sacrificial love. Hallelujah!

🙏 P R A Y E R
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Dear Father, I thank you for the priceless sacrifice of Jesus Christ who bore our sins and took our judgment upon Himself. Thank you for reconciling the world to yourself, and now we have the ministry of reconciliation, to share this glorious truth with others, in Jesus' Name. Amen.

📖 FURTHER STUDY:
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1 John 4:9-10; In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that God sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through him.
10 Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son [to be] the propitiation for our sins.

2 Corinthians 5:21; 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.

Galatians 2:20; I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.

DAILY SCRIPTURE READING

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Matthew 4 & Genesis 9-11

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Matthew 2:13-23 & Genesis 4

*RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONAL*

*THE WORD IN FLESH*

Monday, December 16th .
Pastor Chris

_*And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth (John 1:14).*_

In one of our previous studies, I explained to you that Jesus is the Son of God—God in human flesh! The Bible shows us something more about who He is in John 1:1. It says, _*"In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God."*_ The 14th verse says, _*"...the Word was made flesh and dwelt among us...."*_ But a more accurate rendering is "the Word became flesh"; Jesus Christ is the Word of God become flesh.

It's easy to accept that Jesus is the living Word, the Word become flesh, but do you know that the same is true about you? The Bible says: _*"Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth forever"*_ (1 Peter 1:23). You were born again by the Word of God, which lives and abides forever.

Think about it: Jesus Christ is the Logos of God, the Word of God, become flesh. Now, that same Word that became flesh gave birth to you. That makes you God's Word in flesh. Paul understood this and called us the epistles of Christ—the words of Christ: _*"Forasmuch as ye are manifestly declared to be the epistle of Christ ministered by us, written not with ink, but with the Spirit of the living God; not in tables of stone, but in fleshy tables of the heart"*_ (2 Corinthians 3:3).

Then he points out something extraordinary in the 18th verse: _*"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). He says as you reflect on God's Word, as you ponder and meditate on it, you see yourself—as the reflection of God's glory, for you're the offspring of the Word. Hallelujah!

*PRAYER*

*Dear Father, I thank you for your Word that has given birth to me; now I have and live the life of the Word. I'm influenced and transformed by your Word to live the glory-life. I walk in the consciousness of this truth as I manifest your righteousness, wisdom, grace and truth in my daily life. Thank you for this divine life that I have in Christ Jesus. Amen.*

*FURTHER STUDY:* *||* *2 Corinthians 3:2-3* Ye are our epistle written in our hearts, known and read of all men: 3 [Forasmuch as ye are] manifestly declared to be the epistle of Christ ministered by us, written not with ink, but with the Spirit of the living God; not in tables of stone, but in fleshy tables of the heart. *||*

*||* *James 1:18* Of his own will begat he us with the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures. *||*

*||* *1 Peter 1:23-25* Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever. 24 For all flesh [is] as grass, and all the glory of man as the flower of grass. The grass withereth, and the flower thereof falleth away: 25 But the word of the Lord endureth for ever. And this is the word which by the gospel is preached unto you. *||*

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*DAILY SCRIPTURE READING*

*1-Year Bible Reading Plan=>* Revelation 8 & Obadiah

*2-Year Bible Reading Plan=>* Revelation 14:1-10 & Nahum 1-3

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*WE LIVE TO PRAISE*

Sunday, December 15th .
Pastor Chris

_*Rejoice in the LORD, O ye righteous: for praise is comely for the upright (Psalm 33:1).*_

The Bible says, "Praise is comely for the upright." This is wonderful. It means that praise is consistent with, or befitting to, the custom of our Kingdom. We live to praise. No wonder the Bible says, _*"In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you"*_ (1 Thessalonians 5:18).

Now, "Praise is comely" also means that praise is beautiful. The New King James Version says, _*"Rejoice in the Lord, O you righteous! For praise from the upright is beautiful."*_ In fact, The Passion Translation says, _*"...Praise him with all you have, for praise looks lovely on the lips of God's lovers."*_

This means that God loves to receive our praise. When we praise Him, we actually position ourselves where we ought to be as a people of praise: _*"But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light"*_ (1 Peter 2:9). We're called to show forth His praise.

The meaning of praise according to the Scriptures is the offering of thanks through our lips: _*"By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name"*_ (Hebrews 13:15). That means we see His goodness in the things that happen in and around us, and in our world, and for that we praise Him lavishly.

God intended that our whole life would be full of praise. You were created for His praise. When we express our praise to Him, sometimes it's with deep emotions, and at other times it's with an effulgence of joy that others may not see. But God sees it all; we do these in the light of the Spirit and in the place of His holiness. In such an atmosphere of praise, you're conscious of His love because in His presence is fullness of joy, and at His right hand are pleasures evermore (Psalm 16:11). Hallelujah!

*PRAYER*

*Heavenly Father, I worship and adore you for your great love, your faithfulness, kindness and tender mercies. How gracious you are, for you've filled the earth with your goodness; you've blessed the nations and their peoples, causing your grace for salvation to appear unto all. Unto you be honour and everlasting power and dominion, forever, in Jesus' Name. Amen.*

*FURTHER STUDY:* *||* *Hebrews 13:15* By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of [our] lips giving thanks to his name. *||*

*||* *Psalm 33:1-4 TPT* It’s time to sing and shout for joy! Go ahead, all you redeemed ones, do it! Praise him with all you have, for praise looks lovely on the lips of God’s devoted lovers. [2] Play the guitar as you lift your praises loaded with thanksgiving. Sing and make joyous music with all you’ve got inside. [3] Compose new melodies that release new praises to the Lord. Play his praises on instruments with the anointing and skill he gives you. Sing and shout with passion; make a spectacular sound of joy— [4] For God’s Word is something to sing about! He is true to his promises, his word can be trusted, and everything he does is reliable and right. *||*

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*DAILY SCRIPTURE READING*

*1-Year Bible Reading Plan=>* Revelation 7 & Amos 5-9

*2-Year Bible Reading Plan=>* Revelation 13:11-18 & Micah 7

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*Rhapsody Of Realities Daily Devotional*

_Pastor Chris Oyakhilome_

_Thursday, December 12th 2024_

*LIFE AND IMMORTALITY UNVEILED*

_But is now made manifest by the appearing of our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath abolished death, and hath brought life and immortality to light through the gospel_ *(2 Timothy 1:10)*

What we just read in our opening scripture is extraordinary. There's no better way to explain it than how it’s already stated. The message is very clear: Christ has abolished death and has brought life and immortality to light through the Gospel. The Church has to come to the knowledge and profundity of this truth.

Now that you’re born again, you’ve passed from death to life; you’re in the place of immortality—deathlessness: *“Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life”* (John 5:24). You have the transcendent life—the overcoming life that makes you superior to Satan, darkness, disease, sickness, failure, defeat, and death.

Now, if this is true, and thank God it is, why are there still so many in the Church today struggling with their health and being buffeted by the elements of this world?The reason is their lack of understanding, consciousness and knowledge of this truth. God said in Hosea 4:6, *“My people are destroyed for their lack of knowledge.”*

It brings to mind the lamentation of the psalmist, Asaph in Psalm 82:5-7, *“They know not, neither will they understand; they walk on in darkness: all the foundations of the earth are out of course. I have said, Ye are gods; and all of you are children of the most High. But ye shall die like men, and fall like one of the princes.”* How sad! Being born again, you’re a god because you’re born of God; therefore, you have the God-life! That life isn’t subject to sickness; it’s death-proof and disease-proof! This is the truth, and unless you accept this reality, you’ll never live it.

This is what Jesus came to accomplish for us, and He fulfilled it. He *“finished”* the work. On the Cross, before He died, He said, *“It is finished”;* in other words, mission accomplished; death is abolished; life and immortality are now unveiled! The Bible says, *“But this man, after he had offered one sacrifice for sins forever, sat down on the right hand of God”* (Hebrews 10:12). Glory to God!

He made life and immortality available through the Gospel and sat down at the right hand of God. Now the Bibles says whosoever believes in Him has everlasting life (John 3:16). Having believed, you have life and immortality. Blessed be God!

*CONFESSION*

_I was born into the realm of life and immortality; I have passed from death to life. I have the transcendent life—the overcoming life—that makes me superior to Satan, darkness, disease, sickness, failure, defeat and death: a life that’s beyond this world! I reign gloriously over circumstances and live triumphantly every day, in Jesus’ Name. Amen._

*FURTHER STUDY:*

*John 11:25-26* Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: *26* And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Believest thou this?

*Romans 8:10-11* 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 Corinthians 15:53-57* For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality. *54* So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory. *55* O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory? *56* The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law. *57* But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.

*1 Year Bible Reading Plan :* Revelation 4 & Hosea 11-14

*2 Year Bible Reading Plan :* Revelation 12:1-10 & Micah 1-2

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*Rhapsody Of Realities Daily Devotional*

*YOUR PRESENT AND PERMANENT PLACE OF DOMICILE*

_Thursday, December 5th 2024._

_Pastor Chris Oyakhilome DSc DSc DD_

_*Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son (Colossians 1:13).*_

Our opening scripture says God has transferred us from the domain of darkness into the Kingdom of His Love-Son. That's where you are now. The transfer wasn't a process; it's not something that happens from time to time; it's already been effectuated, and it was a permanent transfer. Your present and permanent place of domicile is the Kingdom of God's Love-Son.

The question is: do you realize you're in His Kingdom? It's important to know this because it means you're not under the dominion of Satan. You're seated together with Christ, _*"Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come"*_ (Ephesians 1:21).

Recall what the Bible says about our Lord Jesus Christ in 1 Timothy 6:15-16: He's the _*"...blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords; Who only hath immortality, dwelling in the light which no man can approach unto...."*_ In other words, He only has immortality (life, "deathlessness" and dwells in unapproachable light. He is light, and in Him is no darkness at all (1 John 1:5), and you're in Him.

That means in you, there's no darkness, no sickness, disease or infirmity, nothing of Satan because you were born into God's Kingdom of light—His marvellous light: _*"But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light"*_ (1 Peter 2:9).

If this is true, and thank God it is, how can you have cancer? Where will diabetes, hypertension, heart condition, migraine headache, etc., come from since you presently and permanently dwell in the Kingdom of God's Love-Son where there's no darkness but light; where life and immortality reign? How can the devil oppress you when you're not under his jurisdiction?

In Luke 10:19, the Lord said, _*"Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you."*_ It's the reason you can say, "In the Name of Jesus, I refuse to accommodate Satan and anything from him; I belong in the Kingdom of God's Love-Son, Jesus Christ, with dominion over Satan, sickness, disease, death and the demons of darkness." Hallelujah!

*CONFESSION*

*I'm in the Kingdom of God's Love-Son, where there's no darkness, disease, failure or death. I'm seated with Christ, far above all principality, power, might, dominion and everything that's named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come. Amen.*

*FURTHER STUDY:* *||* *Ephesians 2:4-6* But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, 5 Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved 6 And hath raised [us] up together, and made [us] sit together in heavenly [places] in Christ Jesus: *||*

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

*||* *Colossians 1:12-13* Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light: 13 Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated [us] into the kingdom of his dear Son: *||*
*DAILY SCRIPTURE READING*

*1-Year Bible Reading Plan=>* 2 John & Daniel 5-6

*2-Year Bible Reading Plan=>* Revelation 7:11-17 & Amos 3-4

*Rhapsody Of Realities Daily Devotional*

_Pastor Chris Oyakhilome DSc DSc DD_

*HE DRAWS THEM IN THROUGH HIS MESSAGE*

_Wednesday, December 4th 2024_

_*No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me draw him... (John 6:44).*_

The Lord Jesus explained that God draws individuals through His Word and His message: *“It is written in the prophets, And they shall be all taught of God. Every man therefore that hath heard, and hath learned of the Father, cometh unto me”* (John 6:45). When people hear the message and respond in faith, they’re drawn to Jesus because *“…faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God”* (Romans 10:17).

This means for someone to come to Christ, they first need to hear the message of the Gospel (Romans 10:14). This underscores the importance of our individual responsibility in preaching and sharing the Gospel because it is through this proclamation that God draws people to Himself. So, more than ever before, preach the Gospel with conviction.

In Romans 1:16-17, Paul's conviction is palpable as he asserts that the Gospel is the definitive power of God for salvation. No wonder he preached it boldly, covering whole regions and territories with the Gospel, even at the peril of his life. He said in Romans 15:19, *“…from Jerusalem, and round about unto Illyricum, I have fully preached the gospel of Christ.”*

His valedictory remarks to the Christians at Ephesus, just before he rounded off his ministry, will provoke your faith for the Gospel and literally make you weep in intercession for souls. Read the entire portion in Acts 20:18-27. Paul knew that there are no alternatives; the Gospel is the singular pathway to salvation for all who believe.

Therefore, like Paul, be resolute and absolute in your commitment to proclaiming the Gospel. Refuse to stay silent in your workplace, in the marketplace, and in your community. Consider the divine connections and opportunities God orchestrates in your life—the people you meet, the places you go—they’re not just for your personal gain but opportunities to share the message of salvation. Proclaim Christ to everyone you meet, recognizing that God networks us primarily to fulfil His eternal purpose of drawing people to Himself through us. Hallelujah!

*PRAYER / CONFESSION*

Dear Father, I recognize that it is through the proclamation of your Word that you draw people unto yourself. I walk in boldness and clarity as I share the message of salvation with those in my sphere. I see every encounter as an opportunity orchestrated by you to bring others into the Kingdom. By your Spirit, I’m empowered to be an effective witness of your grace and love to a hurting world, in Jesus' Name. Amen.

*FURTHER STUDY:*
Mark 16:15-16; Acts 1:8; Matthew 28:19-20; Romans 1:16

*1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:*
1 John 5; Daniel 3-4

*2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:*
Revelation 7:1-10; Amos 1-2

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i've cehcked..still

thebigkendo:
Converted?

Really dunno!


It came from Germany

*Rhapsody Of Realities Daily Devotional*

_Pastor Chris Oyakhilome_

_Tuesday, December 3rd 2024_

*DECLARE WHAT YOU WANT IN HIS NAME*

_And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues_ *(Mark 16:17)*

There’s a difference between calling on the Name of Jesus and making a demand in His Name. It’s crucial to understand this distinction. Consider Romans 10:13; it says, *"For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved."* Sinners can call upon His Name for salvation, but as Christians, we use His Name; we exercise dominion in His Name.

Using His Name isn’t about calling out to Him as if you’re still a sinner seeking salvation. Now that you’re born again, you belong to the household of God. The Name of Jesus is now named upon you and given to you to live by. You don’t need to call upon Him anymore for anything; rather, you use His Name with authority to create anything or effect the changes you desire.

Notice in our opening verse that He didn’t say, *“Call upon my name and I’ll cast the devils out and heal the sick”;* no! Rather, you’re to use His Name to cast out devils, heal the sick, cleanse lepers, and raise the dead. His Name is an instrument; use it! In John 14:13-14 He said, *"And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do...If ye shall ask anything in my name, I will do it."*

What a bold statement! That means you can demand anything in His Name and it’ll happen. For example, if you were in a distressing situation, instead of calling *"Jesus! Jesus! Jesus!"* out of desperation or panic, declare what you want in His Name. Speak with the authority He’s given you. You say, *"In the Name of Jesus, I demand healing,"* or *"In the Name of Jesus, you devil of darkness, I command you to lose your grip and get out!"*

Always remember that you’re in charge and in control because you function in the Name of Jesus. Everything in life, physical and spiritual, including governments, thrones, the galaxies, principalities and powers, are all subject to the Name of Jesus. Declare what you want in His Name with confidence, and you’ll have a testimony. Glory be to God!

*PRAYER*

_Dear Father, thank you for the power and authority you've granted us to use the Name of Jesus. I walk in this authority and exercise dominion over circumstances and situations. I speak healing, peace and prosperity in His Name, and I thank you for the confidence and assurance that come with using the Name of Jesus to effect a change and bring your will to pass. Amen._

*FURTHER STUDY:*

*Philippians 2:9-11* Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: *10* That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; *11* And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

*Acts 3:16* And his name through faith in his name hath made this man strong, whom ye see and know: yea, the faith which is by him hath given him this perfect soundness in the presence of you all.

*John 16:23* And in that day ye shall ask me nothing. Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name, he will give it you.

*1 Year Bible Reading Plan :* 1 John 4 & Daniel 1-2

*2 Year Bible Reading Plan :* Revelation 6:11-17 & Joel 3

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*Rhapsody Of Realities Daily Devotional*

_Pastor Chris Oyakhilome DSc. DSc. DD._

_Sunday, December 1st 2024_

*YOU’RE HIS WITNESS TO YOUR GENERATION*

_*O Timothy, keep that which is committed to thy trust, avoiding profane and vain babblings, and oppositions of science falsely so called (1 Timothy 6:20).*_

Do you realize you're a witness to your generation? The Lord Jesus said in Acts 1:8, *“But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.”* You’re His witness to all those who are connected to you: your co-workers, family members, and those in your neighbourhood or estate where you live. The Gospel has been committed to you for their salvation.

The Bible says in 1 Timothy 1:11, *“According to the glorious gospel of the blessed God, which was committed to my trust.”* Paul said the Gospel was committed to his trust. It’s the same with you. You’ve been entrusted with the Gospel. The same message that saved your life has been committed to your trust. Now, you ought to use that same Gospel to bring salvation to others. That’s what success is. You become a fruit-producing branch. Jesus said, *“I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing”* (John 15:5).

Paul said to Timothy, *“…keep that which is committed to thy trust…”* (1 Timothy 6:20). That term committed is from an interesting Greek word, *"parakatathéké"* which means *“a deposit.”* This means a deposit has been made; something has been given to your trust. Now you’re going to use that investment of your personality.

You’re like a bag of seeds; the deposits in you are seeds of the Kingdom that you plant in other people. That’s your number one job. If you give utmost attention to it, everything else will fall into place. Remember the words of Jesus: *“But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you”* (Matthew 6:33).

The things that the Gentiles seek after will be added to you if you seek the expansion of God’s Kingdom first. Remember, you’re representing the Kingdom, and now, the Kingdom is working in your behalf. Be sure to witness to someone about Jesus Christ. We're having ReachOut World Day tomorrow; give at least one person in your sphere of contact a copy of Rhapsody of Realities, and see the Kingdom of God expand through you.

*PRAYER*

Dear Father, I thank you for entrusting me with the precious Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. I recognize the responsibility and honour it is to be a witness to my generation. My life is a testament to your love and grace, producing lasting fruit for your Kingdom. Thank you for the privilege to serve and represent this glorious Kingdom, in Jesus' Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY
Mark 16:15; Acts 26:14-18

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
1 John 2:15-29; 1 John 3:1-10; Ezekiel 45-46

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Revelation 5:1-14; Joel 1

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*RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONAL*

*TRANSCENDENTLY BLESSED*

Wednesday, November 27th .
Pastor Chris

_*Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ (Ephesians 1:3).*_

As a Christian, there's no blessing from God that's not already in you and actively at work in your life. You've been blessed with ALL spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ Jesus. Just imagine any blessing you want; it's already yours because you're in Christ; the blessings are in Christ. 2 Corinthians 1:20 tells us that all the blessings of God in Christ are yes and amen to the glory of God. Hallelujah!

It explains why Peter declares in 1 Peter 3:9, _*"Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing."*_ In Christ Jesus, we're supremely and graciously blessed; no curse can work against you. You're seated together with Christ in heavenly places (Ephesians 2:6), far above all principality and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named not only in this world, but also in that which is to come (Ephesians 1:21).

Therefore, from where and from whom would the curse come? Remember the story of Balaam, a prophet hired by Balak to curse Israel. He realized that no curse or enchantment could prevail against God's chosen people. God had blessed them, and no external power could undo that blessing. Numbers 23:23 says, _*"Surely there is no enchantment against Jacob, neither is there any divination against Israel...."*_

If the Old Testament Israel couldn't be cursed, how much more the Church of Christ, also called the Israel of God? Hallelujah! No evil machinations, enchantments or witchcraft can work against you. The demons recognize who you are; there's a mark on you; you're branded by God and they know it! They know you're blessed and superior to them. You're in Christ, and Christ is in you.

Someone may try to take your position at work; you don't need to get worked up or start praying against them. You're already victorious. That's what the Bible says, _*"Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us"*_ (Romans 8:37). You're always in victory (1 Corinthians 15:57). Glory to God!

*PRAYER*

*Dear Father, I thank you for making me a partaker of your divine nature and for blessing me with your abundant grace. I walk in divine favour, because I'm supremely blessed. My life is full of glory and excellence. I'm a living testimony of your manifold wisdom. Thank you for the victory I have in Christ now and always, in Jesus' Name. Amen.*

*FURTHER STUDY:* *||* *Galatians 3:13-14* Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed [is] every one that hangeth on a tree: 14 That the blessing of Abraham might come on the Gentiles through Jesus Christ; that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith. *||*

*||* *Numbers 23:23 AMPC* Surely there is no enchantment with or against Jacob, neither is there any divination with or against Israel. [In due season and even] now it shall be said of Jacob and of Israel, What has God wrought! *||*

*||* *1 Peter 3:9 NIV* Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult. On the contrary, repay evil with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing. *||*

*||* *Galatians 3:9* So then they which be of faith are blessed with faithful Abraham. *||*

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*Rhapsody Of Realities Daily Devotional*

_Pastor Chris Oyakhilome_

_Tuesday, November 26th 2024_

*REVELATION: THE TRUE PATH TO KNOWING HIM*

_But when it pleased God, who separated me from my mother's womb, and called me by his grace, To reveal his Son in me..._ *(Galatians 1:15-16)*

There're those who attempt to understand God through their intellect as though God could be studied in a laboratory. However, knowing God is not something that can be achieved through mental effort or intellectual exercise. Even Paul the apostle, a highly educated man, realized that his learning was insufficient when it came to knowing Jesus Christ. He needed revelation.

You can only know God by the revelation of the Spirit. There's a level of humility required to reach that point. You must come to the realization that no amount of intellectual prowess could help you here; you need God's revelation. And when you humble yourself, God will reveal Himself to you as He did with Paul.

Paul was an erudite scholar; read Philippians 3 where he declared his resume and made some very thought-provoking statements. He said, *"Concerning the righteousness which is in the law, I was blameless";* he knew it all (Philippians 3:6). Then he says in verses 8-10, *"Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: ...that I may win Christ, and be found in him...That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection..."* (Philippians 3:8-10).

Then in Galatians 1:15-16, he said, *"But when it pleased God...to reveal his Son in me."* It was by revelation that Paul eventually came to know Jesus Christ. No wonder he prayed a beautiful prayer of the Spirit for the Christians in Ephesus that God would grant them the Spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him (Ephesians 1:17-18).

He understood that you couldn't *"experiment"* or hypothesize to know God or discover Him through history alone. Without revelation, no one could truly know God, and that's why we pray for those who don't know Him, that their eyes be opened to the truth of the Gospel and that the veil of darkness in their hearts be removed by the Spirit to receive divine revelation and experience the fullness of God's love and salvation. Amen.

*PRAYER*

_Dear Father, I pray for those yet to know you that you will reveal yourself to them by your Spirit, removing every veil of darkness and barrier of ignorance and pride from their hearts. I pray that their minds be enlightened to know and experience the fullness of your love and salvation, and comprehend the truth of the Gospel. By your grace, many will come to the full knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ today, in Jesus' Name. Amen._

*FURTHER STUDY:*

*1 Corinthians 2:9-12* 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. *12* Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God.

*Ephesians 1:15-18* Wherefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus, and love unto all the saints, 16 Cease not to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers; *17* That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him: *18* The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints,

*Matthew 16:13-17* When Jesus came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I the Son of man am? *14* And they said, Some [say that thou art] John the Baptist: some, Elias; and others, Jeremias, or one of the prophets. *15* He saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am? *16* And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God. *17* And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed [it] unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven.

*1 Year Bible Reading Plan :* 1 Peter 5 & Ezekiel 35-36

*2 Year Bible Reading Plan :* Revelation 2:1-12 & Hosea 5-6

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*THE REAL MEDICINE*

Monday, November 25th .
Pastor Chris

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

Notice what we just read; first, it says _*"...attend to my words; incline thine ear unto my sayings. Let them not depart from thine eyes; keep them in the midst of thine heart...."*_ How can you attend to God's words if you don't know them? That's why it's important to study, meditate, and act on the Word continually by the Spirit.

Secondly, it says, _*"For they are life unto those that find them, and health to all their flesh."*_ God's Word has the power to heal and deliver. His words are life and health to all your flesh. The Hebrew word for health here is "marpe," and it means cure or medicine; the Word has curative powers. That's why the King James Version uses the word 'health'; God's Word is medicine for your body.

If you have a problem with your body, like a health condition, and you meditate on God's Word, you'll be cured. God's Word is the real medicine—the universal, infallible panacea for any issue regarding your health. Through meditation, the real medicine enters your heart, your veins, your arteries, your muscles, your bones, effecting a cure, mending and perfecting all things.

This is the reason someone who's been diagnosed with cancer can get cured by meditating on the Word. The Word is a healer and a cleanser (John 15:3); it'll cleanse your blood; it'll purify and cleanse it of any kind of sickness, disease or infirmity. Psalm 107:20 says, _*"He sent his word, and healed them, and delivered them from their destructions."*_

It brings to mind Job 33:19-22 where the Bible describes the sufferings of a man in pain and weakness and how his suffering became so severe; his body had deteriorated and was at the precipice of death. But verse 23 in the Amplified Classic Translation revealed his hope; it says, _*"[God's voice may be heard] if there is for the hearer a messenger or an angel, an interpreter, one among a thousand, to show to man what is right for him [how to be upright and in right standing with God]."*_ God's voice—His Word—can be heard; when you hear it, it imparts faith to you; it brings you healing and makes you whole.

*PRAYER*

*Thank you Father for your Word that brings healing and deliverance. Your Word is medicine to my body; my entire being—my organs, bones, veins, arteries, blood—are inundated by the Word. I walk in divine health and victory, because your Word is my life, in Jesus' Name. Amen.*

*FURTHER STUDY:* *||* *Psalm 107:20* He sent his word, and healed them, and delivered [them] from their destructions. *||*

*||* *Proverbs 4:20-22 NIV* My son, pay attention to what I say; turn your ear to my words. 21 Do not let them out of your sight, keep them within your heart; 22 for they are life to those who find them and health to one's whole body. *||*

*||* *Matthew 8:16* When the even was come, they brought unto him many that were possessed with devils: and he cast out the spirits with [his] word, and healed all that were sick: *||*

*DAILY SCRIPTURE READING*

*1-Year Bible Reading Plan=>* 1 Peter 4 & Ezekiel 33-34

*2-Year Bible Reading Plan=>* Revelation 1:1-20 & Hosea 3-4