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I John 2:19
King James Bible
They went out from us, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would no doubt have continued with us: but they went out, that they might be made manifest that they were not all of us.

I have tried to understand what was behind the mind of John when he wrote the above words, and not until recently, I understood. I have read to a bearable extent the tales by Hardmirror, and I could relate with them for they are nothing but the attack of the devil. The devil never really changed his tactics, he' s been in the business of questioning all God has said or done for us. He questioned Jesus after God told all creation to listen to Him, He questioned God's instruction to Adam via Eve, even when Jesus healed Lazarus the bible told us the devil through some folks sought to re-kill lazarus, just to deny the fact that a miracle happened to the glory of God.

When we became Christians we became a target constantly bombard by the devil, and the intensity grows as you walk in the Spirit doing the supernatural. It's recorded in the bible where miracles were wrought and some folks as today wanted to deny the miracle...It's been a hard trick of the devil even in today's church. Let me give another example of such, aside that of Lazarus.

Peter and John just finished doing some miracles, and them religious/sceptic folks of the day (same as today's) didn't like it at all, infact they had to summon them. The man healed was not a child, bible said so, and these rulers really wanting to deny this miracle, but the healed man was standing right before them, so in verse 16 and 17, they said something remarkably amazing in Acts 4

“What are we going to do with these men?” they asked. “Everyone living in Jerusalem knows they have performed a notable sign, [size=18pt]and we cannot deny it. [/size] 17 But to stop this thing from spreading any further among the people, we must warn them to speak no longer to anyone in this name.”

from he above, we see the devil hasn't stopped the same old trick of questioning miracles (he does it through his kids mostly), But why would they want to deny the miracle? Why did they want to stop the gospel from spreading further, seeing it just healed someone? From the above, I found out that this gospel has been severally tried to be wiped out by several rulers, kingdoms, empires etc...but they all came and passed away, but this gospel remained. I used to think God kept folks in different generation to preserve the gospel, they even called King James the defender of the Faith, but i found out GOD NEVER NEEDED ANYONE TO DEFEND THE GOSPEL. The gospel has its own life...it will and cannot be stopped.

What made me not bother trying to reach further to Hardmirror was what the bible told me, after his brouhaha. He scoffed at the word of truth he claimed to have handled; in fact, he just fulfilled scriptures.

Jude 1: 18-19
New Living Translation
They told you that in the last times there would be scoffers whose purpose in life is to satisfy their ungodly desires.
These people are the ones who are creating divisions among you. They follow their natural instincts because they do not have God's Spirit in them.


Whae Hardmorror went through or experienced is not alien to other christians. I have had down times I questioned what i believed in. There were times I wanted to throw in the towel... But when i think of the word of truth I've handled, when i see the lives of those who this message has changed, when i get text messages of those who kept thanking me for leading them to Christ, when i think of the fellowship with he Spirit, and answered prayers... When I think of those who look up to me for inspiration in the faith (I teach foundation school, and all my student don't turn out ordinary, except they chose so)... I take solace by the Spirit in one of my favorite scripture

1 Corinthians 15:58 New International Version (NIV)

58 Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, [size=14pt]stand firm[/size]. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves [size=15pt]fully[/size] to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.


Paul wrote, we are pressed on both sides, but never crushed, perplexed but never in despair, persecuted but not abandoned, stuck down but not destroyed. Dear Hardmirror, if you created those thread truly after saying you did all those for God, then i could only say may it not totally be true. I just hope there's still hope for you... Your ranting here does not stop God from being Great, neither does your denial of His existence prove His inexistence...but i tell most guys who do not want to be accountable and responsible for the morality, who suddenly claim they are atheists, and throw everything down to disprove God's existence is... "Every knee will bow and every tongue willl confess that Jesus is Lord". It's just a matter of time.

*drops mic

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Saturday, May 28th
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome
GIVE LAVISHLY
(Rule The World By Your Giving)
TO THE BIBLE; 2 Corinthians 9:7 AMP
"Let each one [give] as he has made up his own mind and purposed in his heart, not reluctantly or sorrowfully or under compulsion, for God loves (He takes pleasure in, prizes above other things, and is unwilling to abandon or to do without) a cheerful (joyous, "prompt to do it" giver [whose heart is in his giving]."
LET'S TALK
This scripture above is a spiritual principle that is guaranteed to always produce results: "Let each one [give] as he has made up his own mind and purposed in his heart, not reluctantly or sorrowfully or under compulsion, for God loves (He takes pleasure in, prizes above other things, and is unwilling to abandon or to do without) a cheerful (joyous, "prompt to do it" giver [whose heart is in his giving]" (2 Corinthians 9:7 AMP)
Take the experience of Solomon for an example. The Bible records in 1 Kings 3:4 that he offered a thousand burnt offerings to God, and this moved the Lord to visit him the same night: "...the Lord appeared to Solomon in a dream by night. And God said, Ask what I shall give you" (1 Kings 3:5 AMP). He got a blank cheque from the Lord for his big giving. This clearly shows that no matter how big we give, we can never out-give God. Make up your mind this year to give bigger than you've ever done.
Your giving begins with giving to God that which belongs to Him. That means your firstfruit offerings and tithes. When you do this, He'll surely multiply your seeds down and increase your capacity to give, and you'll have more and more.
GO DEEPER
|| Proverbs 3:9-10 Honor the LORD with your possessions, And with the firstfruits of all your increase; So your barns will be filled with plenty, And your vats will overflow with new wine.
PRAY
Dear Father, I thank you for showing me the way to financial abundance. I declare that I'm blessed in my giving as I receive a multiplied harvest of every seed sown, and increase in the fruits of my righteousness, in Jesus' Name. Amen.
DAILY BIBLE READING
ONE YEAR
John 13:31-14:1-14, 2 Kings 23-25
TWO YEAR
Mark 13:24-37, Numbers 31
ACT
Plan your giving to the Lord for this Sunday's church service.

He's Given Us Everything - Saturday, May 28

Pastor Chris

According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue (2 Peter 1:3).

The truth in our opening verse is also paralleled in 1 Corinthians 3:21; it says, "Therefore let no man glory in men. For all things are yours." Did you notice it doesn't say "some things," or "only the things you pray about are yours?" Rather, it says all things are yours! This is the reality. Affirm it. Believe the Word and act accordingly.

The Word of God is very clear about this. This isn't something to argue with, doubt or negotiate. Everything you require: the money, facilities, ideas, vision, human, and material resources, etc., have all been granted you in Christ Jesus. You have everything that's required for an extraordinary life of righteousness and glory in the earth; everything that's necessary for you to live and excel in the God-life. This means you can live for God; you can be effective in doing things for Him, ministering to Him, and living triumphantly every day!

Knowing this, therefore, how could you be in lack? David said, "The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want" (Psalm 23:1). How could you live the down life? Refuse to see the problems and lapses in this world. Live the higher life. You're Abraham's seed. Live above this world's systems. It doesn't matter the circumstances in the earth realm; you're not of the earth. Do what the Word says, and walk your way upwards from glory to glory.

Confession...
I've been blessed and fortified in Christ Jesus with everything I need for life, and godliness; therefore, I live triumphantly today and always! I'm walking in the glory of God, pleasing Him in all things, and fruitful in every good work. He's made my life pleasant; I'm a delightsome land, a tree of righteousness, producing fruits of righteousness. Blessed be the Lord!

Further Study:
Ephesians 1:3
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ:

1 Corinthians 3:21-23
Therefore let no man glory in men. For all things are yours; 22 Whether Paul, or Apollos, or Cephas, or the world, or life, or death, or things present, or things to come; all are yours; 23 And ye are Christ’s; and Christ is God’s.

Daily Scripture Reading
1-Year Bible Reading Plan: John 13:31-14:1-14, 2 Kings 23-25

2-Year Bible Reading Plan: 1 Corinthians 14:1-9, Proverbs 24

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Pastor Chris Oyakhilome PhD.

Friday, May 27th 2016.

EVERYTHING IS COOL.

(A Rock-Solid Warm Fellowship With The Lord)

TO THE BIBLE 1 John 1:3.

“That which we have seen and heard we declare to you, that you also may have fellowship with us; and truly our fellowship is with the Father and with His Son Jesus Christ.”

LET’S TALK.

Have you ever heard someone say that when you do something wrong, you “break fellowship” with God? Such people claim that though your relationship to Him isn’t affected, until you’ve “settled the score” with God, you’re not in fellowship with Him. People who believe this have this idea because of their own human experiences with their parents, family members, friends etc. They imagine God as one who gives them the “silent treatment,” when there’s an “issue.” They feel their fellowship with Him is broken until the matter is settled. But that’s not true!

You never achieved fellowship with God because of your righteousness; it came because He gave you His righteousness. How then could your righteousness sustain it? The truth is, your fellowship with God isn’t and can never be affected by anything that you do or don’t do. He already knew that you couldn’t make it on your own, which is the reason He also made allowance for your errors by making it possible for you to receive forgiveness (1 John 1:9).

Never think of God as a Father who holds on to issues with any of His kids; His love is higher and deeper than that. Like Paul, come to the point where you’re persuaded that “...neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor any other created thing, will be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord” (Romans 8:38-39).

Go Deeper

1 John 1:7, 1 John 2:1-2

Pray

Dear Precious Father, thank you for your unfailingly love towards me. I’m fully persuaded that nothing can separate me from it, for I belong to you forever in Jesus’ Name. Amen!

Daily Bible Reading

ONE YEAR

John 13:1-30, 2 Kings 20-22

TWO YEAR

Mark 13:12-23, Numbers 30

Act

If your friend upsets you, rather than give the silent treatment, talk it over with that person. Forgive him or her as well.

My Notes
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Let Him Lead You - Friday, May 27

Pastor Chris

If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit (Galatians 5:25).

Walking in the Spirit is walking in the light of God's Word. When you walk in the Spirit, no matter what your senses tell you, you'll be able to discern which direction God wants you to go. Many people live in uncertainty. But as a child of God, the Spirit of God is in your life to lead and guide you. He guides you in the perfect will of God, away from defeat, failure, and anything that hurts.

Learn to live according to the Spirit. John said we should walk in the light as He is in the light (1 John 1:7). And Jesus said, "...I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life" (John 8:12). To follow Jesus is to walk in accordance with the Word; it's to walk in the direction of God's Spirit for your life. Let Him guide you. In your job, He can tell you what to do; same as with your family, health, finances, and other areas of your life. All you need is to yield to Him.

He's your protection. He's your shield. He's your courage and your strength. He's your ability. Christians whose lives are full of struggles have one major problem: they're yet to allow the Holy Spirit fully take over their lives. You were brought into an extraordinary life of rest, glory, endless possibilities and victories when you were born again, and the One to lead and guide you in the path God ordained for you to walk, is the Holy Spirit!

When He's charge of your life, circumstances and situations will always work in your favour. He'll bring perfection to your life. He'll cause you to grow from strength to strength, from grace to grace, from faith to faith, and from one level of greatness to another. Trust Him with your life. Commit your pursuits in life to Him, and He'll lead you through victoriously. It's His joy for you to be a success and live triumphantly every day.

Prayer...
Dear Lord, thank you for showing me the path of life, wherein I have glory, abundance, health, peace, and fulfilment. I walk in the light, for your Word is a lamp to guide me, and a light for my path! I'm yielded to the guidance and rulership of your Spirit always, in Jesus' Name. Amen.

Further Study:
Galatians 5:16
This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh.

Isaiah 58:11
And the Lord shall guide thee continually, and satisfy thy soul in drought, and make fat thy bones: and thou shalt be like a watered garden, and like a spring of water, whose waters fail not.

Romans 8:14
For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.

Daily Scripture Reading

1-Year Bible Reading Plan: John 13:1-30,
2 Kings 20-22

2-Year Bible Reading Plan: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, Proverbs 23

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Pastor Chris Oyakhilome PhD.

Thursday, May 26th 2016.

GUIDANCE FROM WITHIN.

(You’ll Hear Him Clearly From Your Spirit)

TO THE  BIBLE  Genesis 28:16-17

“When Jacob awoke from his sleep, he thought, “Surely the Lord is in this place, and I was not aware of it. He was afraid and said, “How awesome is this place! This is none other than the house of God; this is the gate of heaven.””

LET’S TALK.

Jacob only realised he’d been in God’s presence after he had a dream in which he saw the angels of God ascending and descending heaven on a ladder. Then he said, “…Surely the Lord is in this place, and I did not know it” (Genesis 28:16 NASB). This still happens today: The Lord can be in a place without those there knowing it. When we say, “The Lord is in this place,” in our meetings, some people who don’t know what we’re talking about start looking around for some smoke, fire or other “spectacular” sign of His presence. No, He doesn’t always announce Himself that way!

Once, Elijah needed to hear from God, and the Bible says, “…behold…a great and strong wind rent the mountains, and brake in pieces the rocks before the Lord; but the Lord was not in the wind: and after the wind an earthquake; but the Lord was not in the earthquake: And after the earthquake a fire; but the Lord was not in the fire: and after the fire a still small voice. And it was so, when Elijah heard it, that he wrapped his face in his mantle…” (1 Kings 19:11-13 KJV).

Elijah apparently expected God to manifest Himself in the wind, earthquake, and fire, but He didn’t; instead, He showed up in a still small voice. That’s typical of how the Lord leads us today through His Word and the Holy Spirit; He guides us from within, in our spirits. Your spirit bears witness with the Word as He counsels and instructs you from within. Proverbs 20:27 says, “The spirit of man is the lamp of the Lord, searching all the innermost parts of his being” ; that’s where the light of God is; that’s where He guides you from—not through the senses.

Go Deeper

Isaiah 30:21; Psalm 16:7

Speak

I’m sensitive to the leading and guidance of the Spirit always, because I’m yielded to the Word. I bless the Lord, for His wisdom and counsel in my spirit, and His light with which I live! Glory to His Name forever!

Daily Bible  Reading

ONE YEAR

John 12:20-50, 2 Kings 18-19

TWO YEAR

Mark 13:1-11, Numbers 29

Act

Listen for His voice in your day-to-day activities, from your spirit today.

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Value Spiritual Things - Thursday, May 26.

Pastor Chris

And Esau said, Behold, I am at the point to die: and what profit shall this birthright do to me? (Genesis 25:32).

Obadiah 1:21 tells us something striking; it says,
“And saviours shall come up on mount Zion to judge the mount of Esau….” Esau represents the godless, the profane or body-ruled; those who don’t have value for spiritual things. Such people, the Bible says, are in the flesh and therefore can’t please God (Romans 8:8 ).

Esau was the older brother of Jacob, and because of his profanity, he sold his birthright to Jacob for a bowl of food. The spiritual implication of his action didn’t quite dawn on him at the time. It wasn’t about the food he ate; it was about his disdain for spiritual things. The birthright was spiritual. It had a special blessing, yet Esau forfeited it to his younger brother, because of food. What he wanted was for physical gratification: what he could touch, taste, or feel at that moment. And he got it. He made a carnal choice over that which was spiritual.

Jacob, on the other hand, was smart. He wanted the blessing, and he got it. The blessing is an unseen elixir. The senses can’t perceive the blessing. What you can see about the blessing are the results of the blessing. It’s like the anointing of God’s Spirit; you can’t see or touch the anointing, but it’s real, and it’s supernatural.

There’re some today who have no value for spiritual things; they’re like Esau. They’ll rather sit at home to watch a sports event at the time they ought to be in church. They’d rather accommodate social engagements when they ought to be praying. These are carnal Christians. What life are you living? What are the things that are important to you? What do you set your affections on? Does the blood of Jesus that was shed for you on the cross mean something to you? Do you meditate often on His vicarious sacrifice on your behalf? Have you sat down to contemplate and comprehend the love of God demonstrated towards you? Does He have the rulership in your life every day?

Let Christ, and the reign of His glorious Kingdom be all that truly matters to you. Let your passion for spiritual things, and love for the Master, be evident in all you do.

Prayer...
Gracious and loving Father, thank you for your love for me, and your glory that’s evident in my life. Thank you for your Lordship and leadership over my life, and for your wisdom that guides me always in your perfect will. My life is for your glory, now and always, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Further Study:
Hebrews 12:15-17, Matthew 6:33, and Colossians 3:2

1 Year Bible Reading Plan: John 12:20-502 Kings 18-19

2 Year Bible Reading Plan:
1 Corinthians 12:22-31, Proverbs 22

Born To Reign - Wednesday, May 25

Pastor Chris

...Jesus answered, Thou sayest that I am a king. To this end was I born, and for this cause came I into the world... (John 18:37).

The Bible tells us how God appeared to Abraham when he was ninety years old, and blessed him. He said to him, "And I will make thee exceeding fruitful, and I will make nations of thee, and kings shall come out of thee" (Genesis 17:6). Some Bible translations say, "...some kings will come out of thee," but that's wrong. God wasn't thinking about the kings of Israel and Judah that would reign over His people; He was talking about a generation that'd be born as kings.

In the following verse, the Lord said, "And I will establish my covenant between me and thee and thy seed after thee in their generations for an everlasting covenant, to be a God unto thee, and to thy seed after thee." His everlasting covenant wasn't with Abraham's physical, earthly seeds like Isaac, Jacob etc., who only received the blessing in part.

Galatians 3:16 says, "Now to Abraham and his seed were the promises made. He saith not, And to seeds, as of many; but as of one, And to thy seed, which is Christ." The seed He was talking about is Christ, and we're heirs of the promises that were made to Abraham because we're in Christ: "And if ye be Christ’s, then are ye Abraham’s seed, and heirs according to the promise" (Galatians 3:29).

So, when God said to Abraham "...kings shall come out of thee...," He was actually talking of us, the new creation. Romans 5:17 says, "For if by one man’s offence death reigned by one; much more they which receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness shall reign in life by one, Jesus Christ." The Greek rendering of the word, "reign" accurately means "to king." Thus, the actual Greek construction should be, "...they which receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness shall king in life, by one, Jesus Christ."

You were born to reign (to king) in life over demons, sickness and disease, poverty, failure, circumstances and death, because you're Abraham's seed, and a joint heir with Christ. Therefore, have the mentality of absolute success and dominion. Christ reigns on earth today through you.

Confession...
I know who I am! I'm Abraham's seed and I reign and rule in this life. I walk in the consciousness of abundance and dominion because I'm a joint-heir with Christ; therefore, all things are mine!

Further Study:

Galatians 3:7-9
Know ye therefore that they which are of faith, the same are the children of Abraham. 8 And the scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the heathen through faith, preached before the gospel unto Abraham, saying, In thee shall all nations be blessed. 9 So then they which be of faith are blessed with faithful Abraham.

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

Daily Scripture Reading
1-Year Bible Reading Plan:John 12:1-19, 2 Kings 16-17
2-Year Bible Reading Plan:1 Corinthians 12:12-21, Proverbs 21

Don't Delay - Tuesday, May 24

Pastor Chris

I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work (John 9:4).

Avoid procrastination. Don't delay in the things you should do. Act at the right time; act while you can, because the opportunity may not always be there. What's that vision the Lord laid in your heart at the beginning of the year? How far have you fulfilled it? It could be about your evangelical work as a Christian or a minister of the Gospel. It could be about your job or family or even your health. Don't delay. Be about what He asked you to do, and refuse to be distracted.

Oftentimes, when you don't do what you should do at the right time, your inaction could prevent you from getting to the next level of your life. So, do the right things at the right time. It's one of the benefits of yielding yourself to the Holy Spirit, and the Word of God; His wisdom propels you to do the right thing at the right time, the right way, for the right purpose.

Sometimes, the consequences of delay could take several years to correct; so, take action now. Don't delay in doing the Lord's bidding. Once you take the step and put the required effort into that which He has inspired you to do, His miracle-power comes upon your efforts, and His glory is revealed in what you do. So, don't delay to act on His Word. Don't delay to act on His instructions and the inspirations that come to you.

Some people get the prompting of the Spirit to do something, but they ignore that prompting, because they want to pursue some other things first. Sadly, they often never get a second chance. It pays to know the voice of the Lord and respond promptly when He speaks. It pays to know the voice of the Lord and respond promptly when He speaks. It pays to do what He wants you to do when He wants it done.

Prayer...
Dear Father, I thank you for your wisdom, glory, grace, power, and the divine enablement you've imparted to my spirit so as to live the victorious Christian life, every day. By your Spirit, I'm divinely positioned to fulfil my destiny in Christ, fruitful in the ministry of reconciliation, to the glory of your Name, in Jesus' Name. Amen.

Further Study:

Proverbs 22:29
Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men.

Proverbs 28:19 GNB
A hard-working farmer has plenty to eat. People who waste time will always be poor.

Psalm 90:12
So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.

Daily Scripture Reading

1-Year Bible Reading Plan: John 11:17-57, 2 Kings 13-15

2-Year Bible Reading Plan: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11,Proverbs 20

You Must Keep Bearing Fruits - Monday, May 23

Pastor Chris

He spake also this parable; A certain man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard; and he came and sought fruit thereon, and found none. Then said he unto the dresser of his vineyard, Behold, these three years I come seeking fruit on this fig tree, and find none: cut it down; why cumbereth it the ground? And he answering said unto him, Lord, let it alone this year also, till I shall dig about it, and dung it: And if it bear fruit, well: and if not, then after that thou shalt cut it down (Luke 13:6-9).

The scripture above is a parable told by the Lord Jesus Christ with which He emphasized the importance of fruitfulness in God's Kingdom. The owner of the vineyard had come seeking fruit from a particular fig tree, but there was none. Then he said to the vinedresser, "Cut it down." The vinedresser, however, pleaded for more time to cultivate the tree some more, perhaps eventually it'd produce fruits. Otherwise, it could be cut down.

The tree was of no value in the vineyard if it wouldn't produce any fruits. In the same way, the Christian is a tree of righteousness in the Lord's vineyard and is expected to be productive (Isaiah 61:3). A Christian that's not producing fruits of righteousness is like the fig tree which the owner of the vineyard said should be cut down, and to which he said, "...why cumbereth it the ground?"
(Luke 13:7). In other words, why waste good ground for an unproductive tree?

Some Christians have been born again for a very long time, yet they've never led a soul to Christ; they've never brought someone else to church. That's like the unproductive fig tree. If perhaps, you've been that way, you must make a change today! First, ask the Lord to forgive you. Then, ask the Holy Spirit to lead and guide you to witness to someone today about Jesus Christ. Start from today to tell others about Jesus, who He is to you, and His saving grace.

Paul said, "For the love of Christ constraineth us; because we thus judge, that if one died for all, then were all dead" (2 Corinthians 5:14). Be passionate about bearing fruits for the Lord, because He desires that of you.

Prayer...
Dear Father, I thank you for the opportunity to be inspired and instructed by your Word. I'm like a well-watered garden, fruitful at all times. I'm the fruit-bearing part of God's vine and I'm producing durable fruits; fruits of righteousness, because I'm a tree of righteousness, in Jesus' Name. Amen.

Further Study:

John 15:1-2
I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman. 2 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.

John 15:16
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: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you.

2 Corinthians 5:14-15
For the love of Christ constraineth us; because we thus judge, that if one died for all, then were all dead: 15 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.

Daily Scripture Reading

1-Year Bible Reading Plan: John 11:1-16,
2 Kings 10-12

2-Year Bible Reading Plan: 1 Corinthians 11:30-34, Proverbs 19

I would like to take time to review the above subject, and though it will take a period of time to finish up, a start isn't out of place. For the benefit of those who may find this topic strange, I'd take time to define some of the terms above. Note however, that my definition and opinion are from the standpoint of the word.

According to wikipedia, Christian apologetics is a field of Christian theology that presents reasoned bases for Christianity, defending Christianity against objections.

I'd however take the definition of a well learned man I know.

Apologetics refers to a systematic argumentative discourse in defence of the gospel or doctrine.

The results of apologetics are clear for us to see, and it has no doubt failed over the years. Wikipedia and some other folks referred to Paul as an apologetic, this I will treat later on in this discourse. However, it is worthy to note that the days of Christian Apologetics is over, and it is amazing that all theological schools have courses for Christian Apologetics, but NONE offer Christian Activism, because few know that Jesus, Paul, the apostles and all the Prophets were Activists, while the others are in the dark of what Apologetics and Activism is. Christians are activists by nature, message and calling, we were never 'designed' to be silent.

Activism on the other hand is a doctrine that emphasises direct vigorous actions or confrontation. This has nothing to do with violence.

Christians MUST understand that the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ is NOT an opinion, it is a command, and we've got to let the world know. Why must Christian be whipped around first before they stand up and speak? Why are we apologetic about the gospel?

Christian Activism is the purest form of what we could term Islamic fanaticism. Any Christian who refused to protest in the face of injustice is stupid! Jesus was an activist, and there are instances dotted all over the bible. Firstly, let's look at Matthew 21:10-16 and Mark 11:15-16. For sake of long post, I would not quote them, but they were instances where Jesus was protesting, demanding and advocating. Another example is in Mark 3:1-7. He didn't do these to drag position, He simply showed the people He wasn't a push over, and what was right to do was supposed to be done rightly. He showed how transformation can occur!

It was clear Jesus wasn't the quiet type (I am not saying he was loquacious)
-he debated Jewish rabbis.
-he fed the hungry and poor.
-he stopped the stoning of a woman.
-he expressed compassion towards others, and encouraged his followers to treat others with compassion.
-he showed his distaste for the money changers and lenders, by upturning their tables in the temple (a single man, He wasn't with an army, his disciples didn't help Him..you should imagine the fury and dominance, for the bible says HE did not let any man take a vessel through the temple).

Wasn't Jesus showing others that participating actively to bring about a better world is necessary?

Time will fail me to write about Paul! But, there are certain important things necessary for one to be a Christian Activist.

1. CONVICTION: You must be resolved, resolute and firm about your stance on the Gospel of Jesus. This of course makes the devil mark you as a target. The muslim radicals are ready to blow themselves up for what they believe in, even as wrong as it is, but it is an inspiring example of firm resolve for what you believe in ( I am in no way saying Christians should embrace violence as a means of change, I'm saying speaking up in a direct, confrontational and vigorous action.

a little example, Fuel price was shot up, and no explanation to Nigerians how much was the said subsidy and why was it said that no subsidy existed during the 2012 protest. I'm not for or against the increase, buy Why must the citizens of Nigeria be made to suffer the mismanagement of the economy? The fact that some are ok with the price and play coy, what about those who can't? This is where Christian leadership fail me in Nigeria.

No single protest, and if it is done, it is a press conference in an apologetic manner! The Church leadership in Nigeria has being mute over sensitive issues, leaving Christianity looking like a team of sorry people. The recent Kaduna brouhaha was not addressed as it should in a firm, direct and confrontational manner... but take in contrast when we tried to speak up against Child- Bride, see how the Muslim folks went about it, and the said Senator had the nerves to say his religion is superior to the constitution of a secular nation as Nigeria, yet the Nigerian Church leadership was mute.

these need to change, and fast! The church has to rise up, knowing they are the ground and pillar of truth...the light of the world.

...to be continued

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Pastor Chris Oyakhilome PhD.

Sunday, May 22nd, 2016.

DON’T BE QUICK-TEMPERED. 

(Always Be Slow To Anger)

TO THE  BIBLE  Proverbs 14:17 CEV

“Fools have quick tempers, and no one likes you if you can’t be trusted.”

LET’S TALK.

Numbers chapter twelve gives God’s testimony of Moses as being the meekest man that lived on the face of the earth (Numbers 12:3). He couldn’t hurt a fly, so to speak. However, the one time he got angry, it cost him a whole lot, including his ministry. God had told him to speak to the rock to bring out water for the children of Israel (Number 20:, but in his anger at the stubbornness of the Israelites, “…Moses lifted his hand and struck the rock twice with his rod; and water came out abundantly…” (Numbers 20:11). The Lord’s response to Moses’ quick-tempered behaviour was that he wouldn’t lead the Israelites into the land promised them (Numbers 20:12). He got a “red card” for losing his temper.

One of the things the Lord seeks to accomplish in your life is to have His love fully expressed through you, such that you’re patient, meek, kind, and not easily provoked to anger. He knows that, as you go about your daily routine, interacting with family, friends, neighbours , colleagues, etc., situations may arise that could get you really upset. The Scriptures say, “People with a hot temper do foolish things; wiser people remain calm” (Proverbs 14:17 GNB).

Being hotheaded could cause you to do silly things or make remarks that you’d regret later on. Instead of responding in anger, do what the Bible says: “…Be quick to listen and slow to speak or to get angry” (James 1:19 CEV).
God wants you to be slow to anger, because no one with a bad temper ever succeeds permanently in life. So, take charge of your emotions, and let God’s love fill your heart and be fully expressed through you.

Go Deeper

Ecclesiastes 7:9, 1 Corinthians 13:5, Ephesians 4:26

Speak

I’m patient, kind, full of mercy, and not easily provoked to anger. God’s love is manifested in me today in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Daily Bible  Reading

ONE YEAR

John 10:22-42, 2 Kings 8-9

TWO YEAR

Mark 12:13-17, Numbers 25

Act

Do a study on 1 Corinthians 13, and the next time something or someone upsets you, take a deep breath and respond in love instead.

My Notes
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Alive By The Spirit - Sunday, May 22nd

Pastor Chris

*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 (Romans 8:11).*

1 Peter 1:23 says, *"Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever."* God gave birth to us by the Word, through the Spirit. You're not an ordinary person. The human life you received from your parents has been replaced, supplanted, by the divine life of Christ.

Often, I tell people that Christianity is more than a legal document; it's a vital experience; there's a true life from Christ beating in your heart. The natural man (the person who's not born again) lives by blood, but a Christian lives by the Spirit. No wonder Jesus, referring to the new creation, said, *"...if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them...."* (Mark 16:18).

The blood that's flowing through your veins isn't what's keeping you alive. "What then is the importance of the blood?" you may ask. Well, the blood testifies of your humanity. Leviticus 17:11 says, *"For the life of the flesh is in the blood...."* Hence, the redemption of man was by the shedding of blood.

However, in the New Testament, the life of your flesh is no longer your blood but the Spirit (read our opening verse again). There's no sickness or disease strong enough to ravage your body. Sickness and disease attack the blood, and destroy the body.

But your life isn't dependent on blood: *"But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name: WHICH WERE BORN, NOT OF BLOOD, NOR OF THE WILL OF THE FLESH, NOR OF THE WILL OF MAN, BUT OF GOD"* (John 1:12-13).

Have this consciousness. It doesn't matter the symptoms that may try to fasten themselves on your body, you're alive and healthy by the Holy Spirit.

Confession...
I'm a new creation in Christ, with the life and nature of God at work in my spirit! My entire being is inundated by the divine life that flows in every fibre of my being, every cell of my blood, and every bone of my body. I live over and above sickness, the devil, and the rudiments of this world, in Jesus' Name. Amen.

Further Study:

John 1:13
Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.

2 Corinthians 5:17
Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.

1 Corinthians 15:22
For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive.

Daily Scripture Reading

1-Year Bible Reading Plan: John 10:22-42, 2 Kings 8-9

2-Year Bible Reading Plan: 1 Corinthians 11:20-29, Proverbs 18

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Pastor Chris Oyakhilome PhD.

Saturday, May 21st 2016.

PRECIOUS IN GOD’S SIGHT!

(You’re A Priceless Gem And Delightful Treasure!)

TO THE  BIBLE  Luke 15:7

“I say to you that likewise there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine just persons who need no repentance.”

LET’S TALK.

As the scripture above reveals, all of heaven rejoices over a single soul that receives salvation. This shows you know how important every human person on the face of the earth is to the Lord. John 3:16 says, “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.” He loved the world of humans, and that includes you. Now, you need to know this: you’re important to God, precious, and treasured. He loves you as an individual; He knows you by name and knows where you live.

He paid the heftiest of prices—the blood of His Son Jesus Christ—for your salvation: “For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your forefathers, but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect” (1 Peter 1:18-19 NIV). This means you’re worth the precious blood of Jesus Christ and His most priceless gem.

When you walk every day with the consciousness that you’re important to God, it will inspire boldness and confidence in your spirit. You’ll think like a victor, walk with your head high and dominate your world as a king. You’ll know that nothing is impossible to you, because you’re a joint-heir with Christ. See yourself in this light; think, talk, and act as one who’s important to God, indispensable, valuable, and precious in God’s sight because you sure are!

Go Deeper

Romans 8:31-32, Ephesians 2:10 AMP

Pray

Heavenly Father, I thank you for making me your most valuable treasure. I walk in the consciousness of this truth knowing that nothing is impossible to me, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Daily Bible  Reading

ONE YEAR

John 10:1-21, 2 Kings 6-7

TWO YEAR

Mark 12:1-12, Numbers 24

Act

Say this to yourself today: “I’m important, precious, and special to God!”

My Notes
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God's Word—The Seed Of Divine Life - Saturday, May 21

Pastor Chris

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

The Bible declares that Jesus Christ was born of a virgin. That's significant because the life of a human being comes from the man, and not from the woman. Howbeit, the body of a human being comes from the woman. It's therefore something extraordinary for Jesus to be born of a virgin. Where did His life come from? It came from the Word.

The angel brought words from God to the Virgin Mary (Luke 1:35). Mary believed and received the Word (the see of God), and the Holy Spirit came upon her to conceive the child without the agency of the seed of man. The Word of God is the seed of God (Luke 8:11); that's the seed of divine life, just as the life of an orange tree is in that little orange seed.

When you receive God's Word, you receive the life of whatever it talks about; whatever you're hearing from God is the seed to produce in you, or for you, what it talks about. For example, when we preach and teach divine healing, the hearer receives the seed of healing and it produces healing and health. Likewise, when we teach God's Word on the subject of finances, it produces seed of financial blessings and miracles. That's the power of God's Word!

Christianity is no religion. Jesus Christ was the Word of God made flesh (John 1:14). We also were born again by the same seed (Word). That's what we read in our opening verse. You have the same life as God Himself, because you're born of the Word—God's indestructible seed (1 Peter 1:23).

You're not born of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God (John 1:13). This is what makes your origin divine. 1 John 4:4 says, "Ye are of God, little children...," meaning that you hail from God; you're a partaker of the divine nature (2 Peter 1:4). Glory to God!

Confession...
I'm born of the Word and Spirit of the Lord, therefore, I'm impregnable to anything that hurts or binds, because I hail from God! I've overcome the devil and his cohorts of darkness, for the greater One dwells in me! I have the nature of God; I'm more than a conqueror; I'm an associate of the God-kind, and I'm living triumphantly every day, through Christ Jesus.

Further Study:

Luke 1:35
And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God.

John 1:14
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.

Daily Scripture Reading

1-Year Bible Reading Plan: John 10:1-21, 2 Kings 6-7

2-Year Bible Reading Plan: 1 Corinthians 11:12-19, Proverbs 17

EASY AND SIMPLE.

(Don’t Complicate Your Life).

Pastor Chris Oyakhilome PhD.

Friday, May 20th 2016.

TO THE  BIBLE  Matthew 11:28-30 CEV

“If you are tired from carrying heavy burdens, come to me and I will give you rest. Take the yoke I give you. Put it on your shoulders and learn from me. I am gentle and humble, and you will find rest. This yoke is easy to bear, and this burden is light.”

LET’S TALK.

T he Lord Jesus came to give you rest from your burdens and make your life easy and simple. He came to give you a life of peace, prosperity, and sweet serenity in the midst of a harsh and troubled world. He came to show you how to win each and every day.

In John 16:33, He said, “These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.” He overcame the world, not just for Himself, but for you also. He did it and gave you the victory. He also gave you the authority in His Name, so you’ll be able to keep satan under your feet.

Don’t complicate your life by struggling and trying to make things work by your human efforts. Settle instead in the Word and rest in the Father’s love. Rely on the Holy Spirit to help you in your journey of success, for He is your ever-present Helper. You need not run frantically to people for help; there’s no point staying up late at night worrying about your challenges. Understand that God cares about you.

Remember, He told you to cast your cares upon Him, because He affectionately cares for you (1 Peter 5:7 AMP). As long as you hold on to the cares of this life, it would be difficult for you to enjoy God’s rest and live a fulfilled life. Therefore, choose today to enjoy the easy life in Christ, for that’s the life Jesus brought.

Go Deeper

Philippians 4:6-7, 1 Peter 5:7, 1 John 5:4-5

Pray

Dear Lord Jesus, thank you for overcoming the world for me and bringing me into the life of rest, where I neither struggle nor fret. I’ve cast all my cares upon you; I’m riding on with you on the path of victory and success, above every complication and limitation in this world. Amen.

Daily Bible  Reading

ONE YEAR

John 9, 2 Kings 4-5

TWO YEAR

Mark 11:27-33, Numbers 23

Act

Say this: “I’ve overcome the world. I’m more than a conqueror. Greater is He that is in me than he that is in the world.”

The Divine Order - Friday, May 20

Pastor Chris

For because ye did it not at the first, the LORD our God made a breach upon us, for that we sought him not after the due order (1 Chronicles 15:13).

There's such a thing as divine order. Order here, is a prescribed form of religious service or rite. Through the scriptures, we see that the Lord established definite orders and patterns for different services of spiritual importance. Even the ministries and offices of the prophets, priests, and kings had divine orders guiding their actions and in relation to one another.

In 1 Corinthians 14:40, the Spirit said through the Apostle Paul, "Let all things be done decently and in order." When Moses was about to make the tabernacle, God admonished him to make everything according to the prescribed order: "...Moses was admonished of God when he was about to make the tabernacle: for, See, saith he, that thou make all things according to the pattern shewed to thee in the mount" (Hebrews 8:5).

There's a pattern; there's a way; there's a prescribed order in doing the things of God; follow it and you'll experience His grace and blessings in your life and in your service to Him. To do otherwise is to walk against His perfect will, like what happened to David and the children of Israel when they didn't follow the prescribed order in moving the ark of God into the city of David. The repercussion was grievous (Read 2 Samuel 6:1-10).

Follow God's Word. Carry out His instructions according to the prescribed order. Don't break ranks. Don't have your own way. When instructions are given to you in the house of God, not only are you required to act on them swiftly, let it also be according to the divine order.

Prayer...
Dear Father, I thank you for the ability of your Word in my spirit. I'm a doer of the Word, not just a hearer. The results of living in, and by the Word are evidently manifested in every area of my life today, in Jesus' Name. Amen.

Further Study:

Proverbs 19:20
Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.

James 1:22
But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.

1 Samuel 15:22
And Samuel said, Hath the Lord as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the Lord? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of rams.

Daily Scripture Reading

1-Year Bible Reading Plan: John 9:1-41, 2 Kings 4-5

2-Year Bible Reading Plan: 1 Corinthians 11:1-11, Proverbs 16

The Word Brings You Visions - Thursday, May 19

Pastor Chris

And he brought him forth abroad, and said, Look now toward heaven, and tell the stars, if thou be able to number them: and he said unto him, So shall thy seed be (Genesis15:5).

The Word of God brings visions to your spirit. It’s one of the important benefits and impactful ministries of the Word of God in our lives. When you hear God’s Word, watch out for the visions that it brings to you, the spiritual visions, and revelations that it conveys; accept them, and they’ll profit you. Spiritual visions from God come to your spirit when you hear or study the Word. It’s the reason a man can see himself healed, once the Word of God for healing comes to his spirit. And when he acts, on the basis of that vision produced in his spirit by the Word, he’ll jump out of the wheel chair, or stretcher, as the case may be, and start doing the things he couldn’t do prior to hearing the Word. We see such all the time in our meetings.

Many who were carried into the auditorium, sick, and unable to walk, suddenly start running and jumping. Many of them, in their testimony say, “I just saw myself walking and running, as I listened to the Word, so I acted accordingly.” When the Word brings visions to you, hold the picture and act accordingly. It’s one of the reasons you must soak yourself in the Word. Give yourself completely to the Word of God.

Revelations, manifestations of the gifts of the Spirit, and several other blessings are activated in your life, when you listen and pay attention to the Word.

Prayer...
Dear Father,I thank you for the vision of the Spirit that comes to me through your Word .Thank you for the manifestation of the gifts and blessings of the Spirit that are activated in me even now,through the ministry and power of your Word in my heart, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Further Study: Acts 2:17; Acts 14:9-10;

1-Year Bible Reading Plan:John 8:48-59, 2Kings1-3

2 Year Bible Reading Plan:
1 Corinthians 10:22-33, Proverbs 15

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Pastor Chris Oyakhilome PhD.

Wednesday, May 18th 2016.

NO MORE LIMITS!  

(The Holy Spirit Is Your Limit-Breaker!)

TO THE  BIBLE  Philippians 4:13 CEV

“Christ gives me the strength to face anything.”

LET’S TALK.

People often allow themselves to be held back by things they consider limitations in their lives. It reminds me of the story of Moses. Right after the Lord told him to go to Egypt and deliver the children of Israel, he said, “O my Lord, I am not eloquent, neither before nor since You have spoken to Your servant; but I am slow of speech and slow of tongue” (Exodus 4:10). In other words, Moses said to God, “I’m handicapped when it comes to speaking. Please send someone else!”

The Lord had to remind Moses that He made the talking tongue (Exodus 4:11). Nonetheless, He recommended Aaron to be Moses’ spokesman. In the process of time, Moses became not only a great leader, but a great teacher too, speaking for and by himself. He got rid of his limitations!

Understand that as a Christian, the Limit-breaker, who is the Holy Spirit, dwells in you! He’s taken every limitation off your life! You can be as great, successful, prosperous and victorious as you choose to be! Perhaps you’ve always dreamed of be com in g an engineer or a doctor, but your grades haven’t been up to par, and now you’re thinking you’ll never achieve that dream. It’s time to let go of that thought! Tell yourself, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me! I’ll be the best of me in the Name of Jesus!” Keep speaking God’s Word of victory, and soon enough, you’ll see its manifestation in your life.

Go Deeper

Exodus 4:10-17; 2 Corinthians 3:5; 2 Corinthians 4:7,18

Speak

Nothing stops me from achieving my goals and dreams because every limitation has been taken away in Christ. I’m successful and victorious in the Name of Jesus!

Daily Bible  Reading

ONE YEAR

John 8:31-47, 1 Kings 22

TWO YEAR

Mark 11:1-11, Numbers 21

Act

Take some time to speak in other tongues today, before taking definite steps towards the actualisation of that dream of success in your heart.

My Notes
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Express The Love Of Christ - Wednesday, May 18

Pastor Chris

We know that we have passed from death unto life, because we love the brethren. He that loveth not his brother abideth in death. Whosoever hateth his brother is a murderer: and ye know that no murderer hath eternal life abiding in him. Hereby perceive we the love of God, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren (1 John 3:14-16).

It's our calling to influence our world with the grace and beauty of Christ. You're to manifest His glory everywhere, and express His love to your world. God is love (1 John 4:8 & 16), and expressing His love is one of the ministries of a Christian; it sets you apart as a true disciple of Jesus Christ: "By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another" (John 13:35).

The love of Jesus that you lavishly manifest should be the first thing that people notice about you. It should be the greatest attraction about your life. Love builds, lifts, and promotes. Let your love for those for whom Christ died be intense, and let it motivate you to intercede in prayer, and minister the Gospel to them. Let those you encounter be inspired, lifted, and challenged by your words and deeds of love.

The Bible says the one who doesn't love, doesn't know God; he abides in death; spiritual death: "...He that loveth not his brother abideth in death" (1 John 3:14). You're no longer dominated by spiritual death or the power of darkness, because you love the brethren. It's natural for you to express love, and see the beauty in others and appreciate who they are. Love much. Love always. It's your calling in Christ. Hallelujah.

Prayer...
Dear Father, thank you for your Word that's at work an prevails in me mightily, producing in me a harvest of what it says. I'm committed more than ever, to walk in love, and express your goodness and righteousness everywhere. I influence those I meet today with your love that's in my heart and I make a difference in my world today, to your praise and glory, in Jesus' Name. Amen.

Further Study:

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

2 John 1:6
And this is love, that we walk after his commandments. This is the commandment, That, as ye have heard from the beginning, ye should walk in it.

Jude 1:21
Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life.

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

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Tuesday, May 17th 2016
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome

“IT IS WELL!”
(Your Life Responses Are Important)

TO THE BIBLE;
2 Kings 4:26
“Please run now to meet her, and say to her, ‘Is it well with you? Is it well with your husband? Is it well with the child?’ ” And she answered, “It is well.”

LET’S TALK

When you read the scripture above in context, you’ll see that the Shunammite woman was rushing to go see the Prophet Elisha, because her son had just died.
On sighting her from a distance, Elisha asked his servant to go and enquire from her if all was well. When the prophet’s servant asked her, “Is it well with you, with your husband, and with your child?” she replied, “It is well.” At no time did she change her positive confession, and because of her persistence, she got her boy back to life. That’s faith!

What would your response be if the college you applied to sent you a rejection letter? Would you say, “Nothing ever seems to go right for me” or “It’s all working out for my good”? If your grades weren’t up to par as you wanted, would you say, “I’m just a flop” or “Success is my birthright”? If you received sad news from home, would you declare God’s peace over your home or break down in tears?

You must realise that it’s not just what happens in your life that’s important, but what you do about it. When the storms of life rage, you must learn to respond in faith and not according to your senses. Responding in faith will cause a change in the situation, while following your senses will cause you to be overcome.

To respond in faith, you need to fill your heart with God’s Word, because faith comes by hearing the Word. Besides, your response would always be based on what is in your heart. So, the next time you feel the squeeze of life, don’t cry, run away, or wallow in self-pity. Focus on the Word, and declare what it says about your situation.

GO DEEPER
Romans 8:37
Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.

SPEAK
I’m more than a conqueror in this life. No matter what comes against me, I’ll always hold on to my confession of God’s Word concerning the situation, and come out victorious.

DAILY BIBLE READING

ONE YEAR
John 8:12-30, 1 Kings 20-21

TWO YEAR
Mark 10:46-52, Numbers 20

ACT
Study the story of the Shunammite woman (2 Kings 4), and write down the lesson(s) you learn from it.

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Our Oneness With Him - Tuesday, May 17

Pastor Chris

But he that is joined unto the Lord is one spirit (1 Corinthians 6:17).

In Christianity, what God has done is to make us one with Him. It's the biggest thing about our salvation in Christ Jesus—our oneness with the Lord. We're not mere followers or disciples of Jesus Christ, we're in fellowship with Him; it's a vital union.

When you were born again, not only was your spirit recreated, you were also immersed into Christ; you're literally joined together with Him in an inseparable union. We're members of His body, of His flesh, and of His bones (Ephesians 5:30). We're associates of the God-kind; partakers personality are revealed to our spirits. Therefore, we can know Him, and relate to Him with and from our spirits.

God may be a mystery to the spiritually unlearned, but not to you. His ways are now your ways, and His thoughts have become your thoughts. Through His Word, and the guidance of the Holy Spirit, His will is unveiled to your spirit. Some people are never sure of God's will; they imagine Him as a complex, distant, mysterious being; therefore, they're unable to walk with Him.

God's purpose is what He already accomplished in Christ: He brought you into oneness with Himself, so you can be synchronized with Him in thoughts and actions; so He can live out His perfect will and purposes in and through you. That's what living by the fullness of His wisdom (Greek: Phronesis) is about. Always, you do what you ought to do, say what you ought to say, at the right time, in the right way, in the right place, for the right purpose. Hallelujah!

Prayer...
Dear Father, my joy knows no bounds, to know that I've been brought into an inseparable union with you, to enjoy the bliss of rich and intimate fellowship with the Spirit! My life is the expression of your perfect will, as you manifest yourself to and through me today, in Jesus' Name. Amen.

Further Study:
Ephesians 5:30
For we are members of his body, of his flesh, and of his bones.

John 17:21
That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me.

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

You Have A Sound Mind - Monday, May 16

Pastor Chris

For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind (2 Timothy 1:7).

As Christians, we have the mind of Christ, a sound mind; that means an excellent mind. It makes no difference how many people don't think you're sound, God says you are, therefore, see yourself in the same light, and talk accordingly.

A sound or excellent mind is one that's fixed on the Word; one that's controlled and influenced by the Word, and doesn't vacillate. It's a renewed mind that stays the course, and keeps doing the right things, regardless of changing circumstances. A sound mind thinks and produces excellence only; it doesn't allow mediocrity and imperfection.

God demands perfection. He said, "Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect" (Matthew 5:48). That's why He gave you a sound mind, an anointed mind, so you'll be very excellent at what you do in a way that stands you out all the time. Affirm always that you're sound. Continually say to yourself, "I have an excellent spirit, and I do excellent things, because the Holy Spirit, the Spirit of excellence, lives in me. He has anointed my mind to produce excellence." Have this consciousness every day.

The Scriptures testify that you have a sound mind, so, don't wait for anybody to say it about you. God said it, so you may boldly affirm the same thing: "...for he hath said...So that we may boldly say..." (Hebrews 13:5-6). So, even now, declare, "I have a sound mind. I do excellent things. I'm set apart for excellence!" Say this to yourself several times today.

Confession...
The Holy Spirit has made me super-intelligent; He has anointed my mind, therefore, I have an extraordinary amplitude of comprehension. I have quickness of understanding, and the wisdom of God is at work in me to produce excellent results to the glory of God.

Further Study:

1 Corinthians 2:16
For who hath known the mind of the Lord, that he may instruct him? but we have the mind of Christ.

Psalm 119:99
I have more understanding than all my teachers: for thy testimonies are my meditation.

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.

Daily Scripture Reading

1-Year Bible Reading Plan: John 7:25-8:1-11, 1 Kings 18-19

2-Year Bible Reading Plan: 1 Corinthians 9:20-27, Proverbs 12

NOT OF THIS WORLD (You Belong In God’s Spiritual Kingdom)

Pastor Chris Oyakhilome PhD.

Sunday, May 15th 2016

TO THE  BIBLE  Colossians 3:2-4

“Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth. For you died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. When Christ who is our life appears, then you also will appear with Him in glory.”

LET’S TALK.

“I’m not of this world; I’m from above!” Tyler declared boldly and loudly while praying. Marty, his kid brother, overheard him and later asked, “Hey, Tyler, you said you’re not of this world; does that mean you’re an alien?” “No Marty, I’m not an alien, but you see, when you’re born again, you become a citizen of God’s heavenly kingdom. That’s why I said I’m not of this world, but from above, just like Jesus.”

The Lord Jesus Himself said, “…My kingdom is not of this world…” (John 18:36), which means He actually does have a Kingdom. By virtue of the new birth, you’ve become a citizen of that spiritual kingdom of God, and this is where God expects you to function from.

This world isn’t your permanent home; you’re here only temporarily. According to the Bible, we’re only going to be in this world for a while, because the whole earth will be replaced with another one soon (Revelation 21:1).

Therefore, you must set your focus on those things that truly matter, and not on the fleeting pleasures of this present world (Colossians 3:2-4).

Until, and unless you come to that level in your life where Christ is your focus, you’ll be living an empty life. Let nothing compete with your love for the Lord. Get to that point where your love for Jesus and the expansion of His kingdom are all that matter to you.

Go Deeper

Galatians 2:20; Philippians 3:20 GNB

Pray

Precious Father, I thank you for the privilege and honour of being a vital member of your spiritual Kingdom. Loving and living for you is all that matters to me; and I’m committed to expanding your Kingdom with the Gospel, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Daily Bible  Reading

ONE YEAR

John 7:1-24, 1 Kings 15-17

TWO YEAR

Mark 10:23-31, Numbers 18

Act

Share the Gospel of Jesus Christ with those in your neighbourhood today.

Saved For A Reason - Sunday, May 15

Pastor Chris

...but according to his own purpose...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 1:9-10).

The real message of Christianity isn't about a saviour. Of course, Jesus Christ is the Saviour of the world, but He didn't just come to save us. If that were all He came to do, it wouldn't have been adequate for righteousness. In Christianity, there's much more than being saved.

Deuteronomy 6:23 gives us the key to God's purpose: "And he brought us out from thence, that he might bring us in, to give us the land which he sware unto our fathers." Notice the verse doesn't say, "He brought us out and brought us in." He brought us out (saved us) for a reason: "that He might bring us in." This expression is about one word: Purpose. But that's not all. He "brought us in" to give us the land of our inheritance and make us great, as He said to Abraham.

God had said to Abraham, "I will make you great and I will make your seed after you great." But his descendants became slaves in Egypt, and that wasn't greatness. When it was time for His purpose for their lives to be realized, so that they'd become the great ones that He wanted them to be, He set them free, brought them into a place of liberty, and gave them the land.

When Jesus came, He brought us out of sin that we might inherit His righteousness. He brought us out of pain and penury that we might have life in abundance, a life of prosperity and abundant wealth. He didn't just come to save us; He came to give us "the land," that we might live in prosperity, health and soundness every day in this earth, and live to the praise of His glory. That way, we can help others learn about Him, so they can have a great life too.

Prayer...
Dear Father, I thank you for my inheritance in Christ. I'm a joint-heir with Christ; therefore, I know no lack. I'm abundantly supplied because I'm the seed of Abraham. I'm an able representative of our heavenly kingdom here on earth, and I'm winning others to the Lord in Jesus' Name. Amen.

Further Study:

Ephesians 1:11
In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will:

Romans 8:16-17
The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God: 17 And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together.

John 10:10
The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.

Daily Scripture Reading
1-Year Bible Reading Plan: John 7:1-24, 1 Kings 15-17

2-Year Bible Reading Plan: 1 Corinthians 9:11-19, Proverbs 11

WHAT ARE YOU THINKING?
(Your Thoughts Shape Your Life)

Saturday, May 14th
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome

TO THE BIBLE;
Proverbs 4:23 GNB
“Be careful how you think; your life is shaped by your thoughts.”

LET’S TALK

Stephanie never quite recognised the power of her thoughts; she would usually allow her mind and thoughts run wild in the negative direction. As a result, she constantly went from one negative experience to another. One day, at church, the Pastor taught on Philippians 4:8 and she suddenly realised what her negative thinking had been doing to her! She learnt how to guard her heart from the wrong thoughts, and sure enough, her life turned around for the better.

You might be wondering, “Is it true that my thoughts control my life?” Emphatically yes! Your thoughts actually determine the quality of your life, because you are a reflection of your thoughts. Proverbs 23:7 says “For as he thinks in his heart, so is he....” It matters a great deal the thoughts that go through your mind, because your life can’t be different from the character of your thoughts.

Your mind is the doorway to your spirit. If it isn’t filled with the right kind of information, you won’t be able to receive guidance from the Holy Spirit as you should. So you’ve got to consciously decide to think the right thoughts. Make up your mind that you’ll think only on God’s Word. Don’t think like the world does; use God’s Word to change your thought-life, and as you meditate on the Word, it’ll change you. It’ll make you think, talk, and act right, and cause you to walk in continuous success and victory.

GO DEEPER

Joshua 1:8-9
This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success. Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”

Romans 12:2
And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.

Philippians 4:8-9
Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things. The things which you learned and received and heard and saw in me, these do, and the God of peace will be with you.

PRAY
Dear Father, your Word is in my heart and in my mouth; I meditate upon it day and night and thereby make my way prosperous. Your Word saturates my entire mind, spirit and body, leaving no room for negative thoughts to steal in. Thank you for the precious gift of your Word, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

DAILY BIBLE READING

ONE YEAR
John 6:60-71, 1 Kings 12-14

TWO YEAR
Mark 10:13-22, Numbers 17

ACT
Pick a verse of scripture, and meditate on it today.

He Proved The Father's Love - Saturday, May 14

Pastor Chris

But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us (Romans 5:.
The Lord Jesus came to show us what God is like. He revealed Himself to us to let us know how much God loves us, and how that He's more willing and concerned for our success than we could ever be. He desires our good more than we could ever want. The human mind, however, can't figure this out. "How could God love me?" one may ask, but Jesus proved that He does.

Jesus was different from all the patriarchs and the prophets; He was different from Abraham, Jacob, Isaac, Moses, Joshua, etc. The prophets preached and prophesied judgments: "...If you sin, be sure your sins shall find you out" (Numbers 32:23). Ezekiel prophesied, "...The soul that sinneth shall die" (Ezekiel 18:4). Moses commanded the children of Israel, according to the Law, to stone people to death who had committed certain sins.

But when Jesus came, He brought grace and truth: "For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ" (John 1:17). The Bible says by Him, all who believe are justified from all things, from which they couldn't be justified by the law of Moses (Acts 13:39). It's a new day! Glory to God! Jesus proved the Father's love.

The Father has always loved us. Jeremiah 31:3 says, "The Lord hath appeared of old unto me, saying, Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love...." To prove His great love for us, He sent Jesus: "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life" (John 3:16). The Father couldn't do any more than He did when He sent His Son, Jesus Christ.

That's all He needed to do to demonstrate His love for us, and He did it.
Enjoy the love of God today, knowing that He did the utmost that could have ever been done to prove His love for you. You're, indeed, valuable to Him.

Prayer...
Lord Jesus, thank you for paying the price that I could never have paid, in demonstration of the Father's unconditional love, mercy, and overwhelming kindness towards me. Now I live joyfully in righteousness, free to serve you without guilt, inferiority or condemnation. I walk in this consciousness. Hallelujah!

Further Study:

Ephesians 3:17-19
That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love, 18 May be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height; 19 And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God.

1 John 4:8-10
He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love. 9 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.

Daily Scripture Reading

1-Year Bible Reading Plan: John 6:60-71, 1 Kings 12-14

2-Year Bible Reading Plan: 1 Corinthians 9:1-10, Proverbs 10

Seize The Moment: Preach The Gospel Now - Friday, May 13

Pastor Chris

Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all long suffering and doctrine (2 Timothy 4:2).

Our opening verse was Apostle Paul's charge to Timothy. He said, "Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season...." This is God's charge to you today; preach the Word, in season and out of season.

There're nations today where you can't preach the Gospel openly, but some years ago, they were open. Preach the Word now before the doors of some nations are closed; some cities will be closed very soon, and you won't be able to preach the Gospel there, like you can now.

There're many ways that a nation or city gets closed. For instance, when in a country, there're cities and states where you can't organize open-air gospel meetings because of prohibitions, it means that city or nation is closed. Even when you attempt to organise such meetings, the security agencies will tell you, "We can't accept or allow you to do it."

Another example is when some nations enact laws against conversion, so that it becomes difficult for a Christian to lead someone else to Christ. Some even prohibit personal conversion; meaning, no one is allowed to convert himself from the state religion to Christianity.

Jesus said, "I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work" (John 9:4). The time to preach the Gospel is now! If the Spirit of God is leading you and giving you a vision to organize soul-winning outreaches, do it quickly. Seize the moment! If you wait, it might be too late. Be relentless in your evangelical work.

Don't take it for granted if you're still able to distribute Rhapsody of Realities in your city or country; do it more now, while you can. Pray for the nations of the world, and move quickly. Treasure the freedom and opportunities you have now to preach the Gospel.

Prayer...
Dear Father, I thank you for the opportunities I have to preach the Word to those around me. I move with the speed and urgency of the Spirit, guided by your wisdom in leading many to righteousness. I receive increased grace and ability to fulfil the ministry of reconciliation to those in my world, and in the regions beyond, in Jesus' Name. Amen.

Further Study:

Mark 16:15
And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.

John 9:4
I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work.

2 Corinthians 5:18
And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation;

Daily Scripture Reading

1-Year Bible Reading Plan: John 6:25-59, 1 Kings 10-11

2-Year Bible Reading Plan: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13, Proverbs 9

Friday, May 13th, 2016.

YOU’RE EXCEPTIONAL!
(Stand Out And Set the Pace)

Pastor Chris Oyakhilome

TO THE BIBLE
1 Peter 2:9 AMP.
“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.”

LET’S TALK.

There’re people who think there’s nothing special or unique about them as Christians. They believe they’re ordinary and are comfortable to be referred to as such. You’ll hear them say things like, “Let’s not act like we’re so special”; and they dislike it and get upset when you talk about your uniqueness. Let’s look at Abraham, “the father of faith,” for a moment. He was from a large family with many relatives, yet God spoke to him alone, and told him, “Leave your country, your family, and your father’s home for a land that I will show you” (Genesis 12:1 MSG).

I can imagine the people back then must have thought he was out of his mind, wondering, “How can he claim that God asked him to leave his father’s land and embark on a journey without a known destination?” But Abraham set out by faith in God’s Word, as outrageous as that may have seemed, and history shows us he was right.

Abraham was exceptional, and that should tell you something about your exceptionalism as well, because you’re the seed of Abraham. Being exceptional means that you’re uniquely different in some way, and you know it. You recognise that your beliefs and ideas are important and superior, and that inspires you to leadership.

Understand that, as a Christian, you’re extra special; you belong to the greatest family—the family of God—and to a special lineage of grace. This truth about who you are should inspire you to show God’s love everywhere you go. Tell others about Him, so they too can join our glorious family and become citizens of our great spiritual nation. You’re exceptional, so think and live accordingly.

GO DEEPER

Psalms 139:14
I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.

Galatians 3:7
Know ye therefore that they which are of faith, the same are the children of Abraham.

James 2:23
And the scripture was fulfilled which saith, Abraham believed God, and it was imputed unto him for righteousness: and he was called the Friend of God.

PRAY
Thank you Lord for calling and choosing me to bless my world with your Word. I’m conscious of my uniqueness because of your glorious presence in my life. Therefore, I light up my world, as I reign in life continually, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

DAILY BIBLE READING

ONE YEAR
John 1:19-51, 2 Samuel 18-19

TWO YEAR
Mark 7:24-37, Numbers 7

ACT
Memorise and meditate on 1 Peter 2:9, till it changes the way you think about yourself.
My Notes

Being A True Minister Of The Gospel - Thursday, May 12th .

Pastor Chris

Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you (Matthew 5:11-12).

When, as a Christian you're effective in soul-winning, ministering faith, hope and love to others, you become an easy target for persecution. Not everyone will accept you. Nevertheless, remember, not everyone accept Christ either. That's why He said in Matthew 10:24-25, "The disciple is not above his master, nor the servant above his lord. It is enough for the disciple that he be as his master, and the servant as his lord. If they have called the master of the house Beelzebub, how much more shall they call them of his household?"

You shouldn't be surprised when, after you've acted in love and shown kindness to some people, they turn against you and do terrible things to hurt you. It's not right to get angry and say in regret: "After all I've done for them?" Remember that you did what you did in the Name of the Lord. If you did it in His Name, why do you care?

You might even think God would punish the other fellow for saying nasty things about you, but He won't; He actually doesn't want to punish him. The Bible says, "...it is not the will of your Father which is in heaven, that one of these little ones should perish" (Matthew 18:14). Rather, He's looking for someone that'll intercede for him. Instead of thinking God will punish those who are unkind to you, pray for them; that's being a true minister of the Gospel.

Understand that the more committed you are to the things of God, the more His glory will be revealed in your life, and the more some people will hate and persecute you for it. When that happens, don't respond angrily; rather, respond in love. 2 Timothy 3:12 says, "Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution."

When you're persecuted, always remember that you were sent, not in your own name, but in the Name of Jesus. Therefore, the Lord Himself shall be your defence, and reward.

Prayer...
Dear Father, I thank you for the comfort of the Scriptures. The Holy Spirit strengthens me with might in my inner man, to be effective in the ministry of the Gospel of Christ, irrespective of the tests, trials, and persecutions that I may face. The love of Christ compels and controls my actions, in Jesus' Name. Amen.

Further Study:

John 15:19
If ye were of the world, the world would love his own: but because ye are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, therefore the world hateth you.

Matthew 10:22
And ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake: but he that endureth to the end shall be saved.

John 16:33
These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

Daily Scripture Reading

1-Year Bible Reading Plan: John 6:1-24, 1 Kings 9:1-28

2-Year Bible Reading Plan: 1 Corinthians 7:25-40, Proverbs 8