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RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONAL

WEDNESDAY, 28TH MAY 2025

THEME: PERFECT AND FULL-GROWN

THEME SCRIPTURE: Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ, saluteth you, always labouring fervently for you in prayers, that ye may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God (Colossians 4:12).

The Apostle Paul, in the verse above, highlights God's desire for us to grow into spiritual maturity. Epaphras, a servant of Christ, prayed fervently for the Christians in Colossae, asking the Lord to keep them perfect and complete in all the will of God. This prayer reflects God’s vision for His children; He wants us to be fully mature, complete, and fully established in His will.

The words "perfect," Greek (teleios) and "complete," Greek (ple‌roo‌) in this context are synonymous and often used interchangeably in the Scriptures to specifically refer to being full-grown or mature. They denote a state of spiritual maturity where one becomes a full-grown Christian.

Just as earthly parents raise their children with the hope that they grow up to become responsible adults, capable of making a difference in society, God also desires His children to grow spiritually. He doesn't want us to remain as spiritual infants, reliant on others for everything. Instead, He nurtures us through His Word, trains us, and raises us to become mature Christians who can influence and help others.

2 Timothy 3:17 says, “That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.” Maturity in Christ means reaching a level where you are grounded in the Word, able to discern God’s will, and fully equipped to carry out His purposes. James 1:4 says, “But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.” This is God’s will and desire for His children. Ephesians 4:13 (AMPC) says, "...until we all attain oneness in the faith and in the comprehension of the [full and accurate] knowledge of the Son of God, that [we might arrive] at really mature manhood (the completeness of personality which is nothing less than the standard height of Christ's own perfection)...." Blessed be God!

PRAYER
Dear Father, thank you for your Word that guides and nurtures me to grow spiritually. I yield to your Spirit and embrace your training, knowing it’s your will for me to be perfect and filled with the exact knowledge of your will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding. I fulfil your purpose for my life without reproach, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:
2 Timothy 3:16-17 AMPC Every Scripture is God-breathed (given by His inspiration) and profitable for instruction, for reproof and conviction of sin, for correction of error and discipline in obedience, [and] for training in righteousness (in holy living, in conformity to God’s will in thought, purpose, and action), 17 So that the man of God may be complete and proficient, well fitted and thoroughly equipped for every good work.

James 1:4 NIV Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.

Ephesians 4:11-13 NKJV And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, 12 for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the [a]edifying of the body of Christ, 13 till we all come to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a perfect man, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ;

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
John 13:31-14:1-14 & 2 Kings 23-25

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Mark 13:24-37 & Numbers 31

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONAL

TUESDAY, MAY 27TH 2025

THEME: WORDS AND ACTION

THEME SCRIPTURE: For our gospel came not unto you in word only, but also in power and in the Holy Ghost… (1 Thessalonians 1:5).

We teach about the importance and the power of words, but did you know that words and actions go together? For example, words alone are not enough for us to express the full measure of our devotion, especially in our praise and worship of God.

In many contexts in Scriptures, we see how God gave us the precedence of words and actions going together. For example, Genesis 2:7 tells us, “And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul.” He didn’t use words only in creating man.

Also, in his admonition about walking in love, the Apostle John emphasizes the importance of demonstrating love through actions rather than merely through words: "My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth" (1 John 3:18). The Bible underscores the necessity of action to complement words. Even in expressing our thanksgiving to the Lord, we voice our appreciation and adoration of Him, but we’re also required to bring an offering to Him as a demonstration of our worship and gratitude.

Thus, it’s a common thread throughout Scripture: our deeds must accompany our words to make our worship and faith complete. In 1 Thessalonians 1:5, as read in the theme verse, we see that the Gospel didn’t come to the Christians in Thessalonica in word only, but in power and in the Holy Ghost. Our preaching must be accompanied by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Similarly, in James 1:22-25, we are enlightened that it's the doer of the Word that is blessed, not the mere hearer. In Matthew 15:8-9, the Lord speaks against those whose worship consists of mere words, showing that such worship lacks the sincerity that should accompany true praise. Words alone, without corresponding action, are insufficient in expressing our devotion to the Lord. It also reminds of what the Bible says about faith without works or corresponding action—it’s dead: “For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also” (James 2:26).

PRAYER
Dear Father, I live in alignment with your Word as I express my love, gratitude and worship through my words and actions, through my offerings and different oblations. I honour you fully, empowered by the Holy Spirit to worship you in spirit and in truth, in Jesus' Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY
1 Thessalonians 1:5 NIV because our gospel came to you not simply with words but also with power, with the Holy Spirit and deep conviction. You know how we lived among you for your sake.

James 1:21-25 Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with meekness the engrafted word, which is able to save your souls. 22 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.

1 John 3:18 AMPC Little children, let us not love [merely] in theory or in speech but in deed and in truth (in practice and in sincerity).

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
John 13:1-30; 2 Kings 20-22

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Mark 13:12-23; Numbers 30

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONAL

MONDAY, MAY 26TH 2025

THEME: CHANGE LEVELS

THEME SCRIPTURE: 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)

Have you ever come to a point where you knew you had to change levels? You looked at your life and said, "I’ve been at this stage for too long; it’s time to move up!" This is important because you should always desire growth and advancement! Our life in Christ is upward and forward; it’s from faith to faith, grace to grace, and from glory to glory.

At every stage, I always set clear targets for my life. I determine what I would achieve at different times, and the remarkable thing is, I always hit my targets ahead of schedule. This taught me an important lesson: setting goals works. But beyond setting goals, taking action is what brings results.

Some people wait, hoping that God will step in and change their situation without them doing anything. But that’s not how it works. There’re things God does, and there’re things you must do. Think about a farmer; he cultivates his land, plants seeds, and waters them, but he doesn’t make them grow. He understands that if he follows this process, the soil will cause the seed to germinate and produce a harvest.

Where is God in all these? He’s the One who gives life to the seed. The soil itself carries a divine mystery; when a seed is planted, it dies first, and then God’s power causes it to spring back to life. Now, imagine a farmer who never plants anything. Harvest time will still come, but while others are reaping, he will have nothing, because he didn’t plant anything.

It’s the same with life—if you don’t plant seeds, you won’t see a harvest. I discovered that planting seeds into my mind and heart produces results. Even greater is the discovery that I can plant seeds into the realm of the spirit and reap a supernatural harvest!

So, do something to change your current state and estate. Many people haven’t changed levels in five years.Their lives have remained the same, except that things have become harder because the world has moved forward while they remained stagnant. When you don’t upgrade your life and mindset, you won’t be able to accommodate the changes in the world around you. Decide to change levels. Take the necessary actions today that’ll create the future you desire.

PRAYER
Dear Father, I refuse to remain at the same level. I take action, planting the right seeds into my heart, my mind, and the realm of the spirit. By the power of your Word and the guidance of the Holy Spirit, I move forward and upward, changing levels and fulfilling my destiny. Thank you for your divine power at work in me, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:
Philippians 3:12-14 Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus. 13 Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, 14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.

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.

Proverbs 4:18 But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day.

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
John 12:20-50 & 2 Kings 18-19

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Mark 13:1-11 & Numbers 29

This is wrong...DSS supposed to be neutral

Just now now 5 years don pass?

Just now now 5 years don pass?

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONAL

SUNDAY, MAY 25TH 2025

THEME: THE UNIQUENESS OF THE PASTORAL OFFICE

THEME SCRIPTURE: And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ (Ephesians 4:11-12).

Our opening scripture lists for us the fivefold ministry gifts or offices in the body of Christ: apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers. Through these ministry gifts and offices, the Lord builds up His Church, ensuring that every member is equipped for the work of the ministry.

However, among all the ministry offices, it’s the pastoral ministry that God specifically holds responsible for the congregation. While there are others who may function as pastors for a period of time by God’s commission, they may not necessarily be called to the pastoral office. Some assume that being a minister of God means one must pastor a church, but this is not so. Pastoring a church is a unique calling, and stepping into it without being specifically called by God could lead to regrettable extremities.

The pastor's office has a special calling and ability to deal with the problems of people on a regular basis. When those who aren’t called to be pastors take on that role, the burdens and challenges of the people can weigh heavily on them. Some of the issues shared by congregants can rub off on them, causing them to experience similar difficulties. It takes that divine power to deal with such situations.

This is why some ministers, after counselling others, find themselves becoming victims of the very situations they tried to help resolve. It’s because the counselling wasn't done with a pastoral calling or pastoral ability. So, it pays to be in your calling. It’s important to teach God’s children as many are unaware of the distinctions between the different offices and how they operate in God’s plan. And thanks be unto God! The Lord is building His Church, training and preparing His labourers for the task at hand.

PRAYER
Dear Father, thank you for setting ministers in the body of Christ according to your divine wisdom. I walk in the fullness of my calling, functioning in the grace and ability you have given me. I declare that the right labourers are being equipped and positioned for the work of the ministry, bringing in a great harvest and building the Church to the glory of God. Your work prospers and expands in righteousness, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY
Jeremiah 3:15 And I will give you pastors according to mine heart, which shall feed you with knowledge and understanding.

Acts 20:28 Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood.

Hebrews 5:4 And no man taketh this honour unto himself, but he that is called of God, as was Aaron.

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
John 12:1-19; 2 Kings 16-17

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Mark 12:35-44; Numbers 28

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONAL

SATURDAY 24TH MAY 2025. Pastor Chris

THEME: THE HOLY SPIRIT—OUR SURE-GUIDE

THEME SCRIPTURE: Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come (John 16:13).

The ministry of the Holy Spirit is so vital for every Christian; He’s our teacher and our guide, and when you rely on Him, He’ll teach you everything you need to know about life and guide you on how to live triumphantly every day, fulfilling your God-given purpose. If you’re a Pastor, for example, you need His guidance at all times.

Pastors deal with many people, each with different challenges and questions. Often, people come to church with burdens, seeking answers, and a pastor cannot simply pick a subject at random. That’s why it’s important to pray and expect guidance from the Holy Spirit.

A pastor or a leader, for instance, may already be dealing with a particular subject in church, but every service is unique. Therefore, each service must be approached with the understanding that the Lord has something definite for everyone. But how can this be achieved? How can the Word be ministered in such a way that it meets each one at their respective points of need?

It’s only through the Holy Spirit. The Lord Jesus said, "He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water" (John 7:38). That living water—the Word of God—pours forth through you by the Holy Spirit. If you give Him attention, His Word will flow from you like water poured on a thirsty soul, bringing answers to questions, solutions to problems, healing to the afflicted, restoration to the broken-hearted, sight to the blind, and courage to the disheartened.

This principle is not just for pastors—it applies to every Christian. The Holy Spirit lives in you and desires to guide you daily in all things. Recognize His presence in you and encourage His ministry in your life. He’ll teach you, lead you, and cause His Word to flow through you to impact others. Hallelujah!

PRAYER
Dear Father, thank you for the amazing person of the Holy Spirit, my Teacher and Guide. I yield myself completely to Him, allowing His wisdom, knowledge and power to flow through me, bringing solutions, healing and direction to many. Your Word dwells richly in me, and through the ministry of the Spirit, I am a blessing to my world. Thank you for making me a dispenser of your grace and power, in Jesus' Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY
Isaiah 30:21
And thine ears shall hear a word behind thee, saying, This [is] the way, walk ye in it, when ye turn to the right hand, and when ye turn to the left.

John 16:13 AMPC
But when He, the Spirit of Truth (the Truth-giving Spirit) comes, He will guide you into all the Truth (the whole, full Truth). For He will not speak His own message [on His own authority]; but He will tell whatever He hears [from the Father; He will give the message that has been given to Him], and He will announce and declare to you the things that are to come [that will happen in the future].

John 7:38-39
He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water. 39 (But this spake he of the Spirit, which they that believe on him should receive: for the Holy Ghost was not yet [given]; because that Jesus was not yet glorified.)

DAILY SCRIPTURE READING
1-Year Bible Reading Plan: John 11:17-57 & 2 Kings 13-15

2-Year Bible Reading Plan: Mark 12:28-34 & Numbers 27

One of the best and meek presidents Nigeria ever had...

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONAL

FRIDAY, MAY 23TH 2025

THEME: PRAY FOR LEADERS AT EVERY LEVEL

THEME SCRIPTURE: I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty (1 Timothy 2:1-2).

Many desire a quiet and peaceable life; yet, they neglect the action the Lord says would cause it to happen. The Word of God is clear on what we must do to make our nations the haven of peace and prosperity that God ordained them to be: we are to pray for all men, including leaders at every level or position of authority.

Therefore, make it a culture, every day, to pray for your president and all those who work with him; pray for the governors. In your state, city, or community, pray for the leaders at every level and for those who work with them. Pray for the community heads, the judges, the leaders of the police and the armed forces, the heads of the different institutions and parastatals in your nation.

When you pray for them like this, the prosperity in your nation will blossom and the people will profit from the good that’s in the land. The Bible tells us in Isaiah 1:19, "If ye be willing and obedient, ye shall eat the good of the land." There’s more wealth in your nation than you can imagine, but the onus is on God’s people to do the needful; act on the Word. Pray for your nation and its leaders as God has instructed.

The solution is not in protesting or bringing down the government. Even if you removed a leader and replaced him or her with another, it wouldn’t change the root issue. The real solution is in prayer—praying according to this pattern, which Paul outlined by the Spirit: supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks for all men, and for all in authority or positions of leadership.

Even now, take the next few minutes to pray for those in authority in the nation where you live, work, or do business. Create the conditions for a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty in your nation through your heartfelt prayers as directed by the Spirit.

PRAYER
Dear Father, thank you for the privilege and responsibility of prayer. I pray for all the categories of leaders in my nation and around the world, that their hearts are mantled by your wisdom and influenced by your righteousness. Those that work with them, including the systems and structures they put in place, all align with your perfect will for the Gospel to prevail in every nation, in Jesus' Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY
1 Timothy 2:1-4 NIV I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people— 2 for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. 3 This is good, and pleases God our Savior, 4 who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth.

Jeremiah 29:7 And seek the peace of the city whither I have caused you to be carried away captives, and pray unto the LORD for it: for in the peace thereof shall ye have peace.

Proverbs 11:11 MSG When right-living people bless the city, it flourishes; evil talk turns it into a ghost town in no time.

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
John 11:1-16; 2 Kings 10-12

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Mark 12:18-27; Numbers 26

Nothing will happen to them...God will protect them

SeleniumTeck:
Is your battery brand Star Plus or Super Speed?

Superspeed

McLizbae:
Sell the tubular batteries and get sealed lead-acid batteries. A good one will give you at least 4-5 years. No emissions too.

Thank you sir...I will work on that.

deathtoLeo1:
save up and get lifepo4 battery and discard those lead acids with less efficiency

Thank you, I will work on that

They should auction the houses for Nigerians to buy.

lemoma:
Lithium is maintenance free, great DoD, longer lifespan unlike tubular

Yea! I just read it online now... information is power. Wish I knew earlier...thanks

DIVINEEVIDENCE:
Produce your own distilled water.
There are videos on YouTube.

Thanks, I will check them out. Though someone advised me to use AC water, but when I googled it, I saw some negative reviews about using AC water in your tubular batteries.

Hybrid600:
When you switch to lithium batteries which is maintenance free, then you'll save on costs.

Oh really!? What is the difference between Tubular and lithium batteries??

You are right, but remember maintenance, though it's still cheaper.

I fill my inverter batteries with inverter(Distilled) water every month and it cost me N5000 to N10,000 monthly.

I don't know if there's anything I can do to reduce such.

Any advice from the professionals here will help. Thanks

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONAL

THURSDAY, 22ND MAY 2025

THEME: LIVE ABOVE HUMAN LIMITATIONS AND MIND-SETS

THEME SCRIPTURE: Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect (Matthew 5:48).

In Christ Jesus, we’ve been called to a life of perfection, victory and glory. Yet, there’re those who knowingly or unknowingly resist this truth by holding on to human limitations. They often say, “We are all human,” or “Nobody is perfect.” They use these statements to justify living below the divine life we’ve been called to in Christ.

When people say “We’re all humans,” they forget the transformation that took place when we were born again. The Bible declares, “Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new” (2 Corinthians 5:17). As new creatures in Christ, we’re not merely human—we’re born of God, partakers of the divine nature (2 Peter 1:4).

The other common phrase “Nobody is perfect” also contradicts the Scriptures. The Lord Jesus unequivocally stated in our opening verse, “Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.” Perfection means to be full-grown in maturity, blameless, unspotted, wanting nothing; a completeness.

Then you have another common generalization which is “We all make mistakes,” as though living beyond mistakes is inevitable. But the Word of God teaches us differently. The Bible says, “Whosoever is born of God doth not commit sin; for his seed remaineth in him: and he cannot sin, because he is born of God” (1 John 3:9).

The seed of God—the life and nature of God—is in you, empowering you to live above error and walk in righteousness. It’s about your knowledge and understanding of Christ and His Gospel. It’ll put you above every limitation to live the glorious life He has given you. Many are hindered by negative beliefs and traditions handed down by those who don’t know the truth. But you must look to the Word and refuse to live by these limiting mind-sets.

The life in Christ is one of excellence, righteousness, victory, and dominion over sin, Satan and circumstances. The life of Christ in you is a perfect life, and it’s your responsibility to walk in its reality. Refuse to accept mediocrity or failure. Look to the Word, believe it, and live by it. Hallelujah!

CONFESSION
I am not a mere human; I am born of God, a partaker of His divine nature, incorruptible and impregnable. I live the life of righteousness, perfection and glory in Christ. I refuse to accept human limitations, for I am empowered by the Spirit to live the victorious life. Hallelujah!

FURTHER STUDY
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.

Hebrews 10:14 For by one offering he hath perfected for ever them that are sanctified.

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

1 John 3:2 Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is.

DAILY SCRIPTURE READING
1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
John 10:22-42 & 2 Kings 8-9

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Mark 12:13-17 & Numbers 25

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONAL

WEDNESDAY, 21ST MAY 2025

THEME: UNDERSTANDING IMMORTALITY

THEME SCRIPTURE: Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed (1 Corinthians 15:51).

Many misinterpret Hebrews 9:27, which says, “And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment.” They conclude from this verse that every person must die once. But the actual rendering is that because it was appointed for men to die once, Christ died once for all humanity.

His death was the fulfilment of that appointment, not a statement that every individual is doomed to die physically. The Gospel of Jesus Christ abolishes mortality. 2 Timothy 1:10 says, Christ Jesus abolished death and brought life and immortality to light through the Gospel. This is a present reality for those in Christ. You’ve been brought into immortality deathlessness. Immortality means you don’t die.

Some argue that men like Enoch and Elijah who were taken by God without dying must return to earth to experience physical death. This is also absurd, as it undermines the essence of the Gospel and the victory of Christ over death. The Lord Jesus declared, “...I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die...” (John 11:25-26).

The revelation of eternal life is vital. John wrote, “These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life...” (1 John 5:13). Eternal life is the nature of God imparted to the human spirit at the New Birth, and you must live daily with the consciousness that you have passed from death to life. Life works in you now that you’re born again.

This knowledge and revelation is necessary for you to walk in the fullness of God’s plan for your life. Mortality has been defeated, and you’ve been called to walk in the realms and reality of immortality. The generation of the Church that hears and acts on this message is the generation of the Rapture, and we’re that generation.

PRAYER
Dear Father, I thank you for the gift of eternal life, which I possess in Christ Jesus. I declare that death has no dominion over me, for I walk in the reality of immortality, as unveiled in the Gospel. I live in the consciousness of this life, upward and forward only, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:
1 John 5:11-12 And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. [12] He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life.

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.

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-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
John 10:1-21 & 2 Kings 6-7

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Mark 12:1-12 & Numbers 24

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONAL

TUESDAY, 20TH MAY 2025

THEME: TALK AND CREATE SOUND CODES

THEME SCRIPTURE: In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God (John 1:1).

Speech creates sound waves, and the original source material for creation is sound. This is because sound is the energy produced by words. When God spoke, creation came into being. His words possessed the energy that formed and caused everything He said to materialize.

Why did He have to speak? Why didn’t He simply make everything without speaking? He was giving us a precedent and, more importantly, showing us the importance of sound coding. Sound coding is the assignment of meaning, interpretation, and communication of sound or the cognitive process for the creation of sound.

For example, if I say "Haha" and tell you it means "stop," only you, who received that instruction, will understand what “Haha” means. Others who don’t know the code will not comprehend its meaning. Sound coding, therefore, is the process of embedding instructions, meaning and information into sound waves. When you’re teaching a child a language, for example, you’re encoding sound into that child by talking to the child; you’re transmitting something into that child’s memory.

If you were talking Spanish to that child, the child would end up speaking Spanish because you’ve given that child the sound codes for the Spanish language. Therefore, there’s memory; the child captures the message. Now, here’s what God did: He spoke creation into being. When He said “Let there be light,” light became; He spoke to the darkness and light came out of the darkness.

In that entire account of creation in Genesis 1, we find God talking. Even when He made man in His image, He still talked to the man. Why did God have to talk? Because by talking, you create a sound code. This sound code carries the instruction, meaning, and purpose embedded in your words.

We talked about the energy of words earlier; all of creation responds to the sound code of your words. Your words carry a creative force. Every word you speak is a wave that carries meaning, purpose, and potential for creating, instructing, and communicating.

PRAYER
Dear Father, thank you for the creative power of words. Through your Word, all things were made, and by speaking in faith, I align with your divine principles. I use my words wisely to encode life, meaning and purpose in everything I say. Thank you for teaching me these profound truths and for making me a creator through the power of my words, in Jesus' Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:
Genesis 1:3 And God said, Let there be light: and there was light.

Hebrews 11:3 Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear.

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

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
John 9:1-41 & 2 Kings 4-5

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Mark 11:27-33 & Numbers 23

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONAL

MONDAY, MAY 19TH 2025

THEME: THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN FAITH AND HOPE

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

Faith is the essence, the title deed of things hoped for. Hope is usually in the future; it is something you look forward to, something you desire that’s not yet realized. It's a picture of the future or an image of a desired outcome, accomplishment, possession, or fulfilment. So, hope is important as it precedes faith.

Faith, on the other hand, is the essence of hope. Hope is foundational for faith to operate. Without hope, faith has no substance, no life. The Bible tells us that these three abide: faith, hope, and love (1 Corinthians 13:13). While it emphasizes that love is the greatest, it also shows the indispensable nature of all three. These elements—faith, hope, and love—are unique to us as part of our God-given nature.

Hope is critical because it sustains us, keeping us connected to the future. It is the picture, the image that faith gives substance to. When you can see it in hope, faith makes it real. The relationship between faith and hope is beautifully illustrated through the concept of wave-particle duality in quantum physics. Experiments in quantum mechanics reveal that subatomic particles, when unobserved, exist as waves. However, when observed, the wave collapses into a particle, forming matter.

This phenomenon parallels the operation of faith and hope. Hope is the potential energy—the wave, the possibility. When you focus on it, when you observe it through faith, it collapses into matter. It becomes real. The Bible already explained this reality. It shows us that hope must precede faith.

Hope provides the picture, and faith transforms that potential into a tangible reality. Without hope, faith has nothing to act upon. When you have hope, you possess the possibility of what can be realized and faith activates it, turning that which was hitherto intangible into substance.

PRAYER
Dear Father, thank you for the three creative elements: faith, hope, and love. I set my heart on the vision of your Word, stirring hope in my heart for a greater and brighter future; my faith is alive and active; it brings every possibility to reality. My faith is active, producing results and materializing every promise in my life, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY
Romans 8:24-25 For we are saved by hope: but hope that is seen is not hope: for what a man seeth, why doth he yet hope for? 25 But if we hope for that we see not, then do we with patience wait for it.

Mark 9:23 Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth.

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

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
John 8:48-59; 2 Kings 1-3

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Mark 11:12-26; Numbers 22

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONAL

SUNDAY, MAY 18TH 2025

THEME: THE UNDENIABLE IMPACT OF WORDS

THEME SCRIPTURE: Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof (Proverbs 18:21).

The power of words is undeniable, as revealed by a ground-breaking experiment conducted by a renowned scientist many years ago. He demonstrated the profound effects of words on water. This scientist placed water in different jars and spoke distinct words to each jar.

To some, he spoke kind and loving words like, "You're wonderful; you're beautiful." These jars produced beautiful and harmonious crystal formations. To others, he spoke harsh and negative words like, "You're ugly, terrible, and good-for-nothing." Those ones formed disfigured and unattractive crystals.

This experiment reveals a significant lesson. Recall that the human body is over seventy per cent water, which accounts for more than two-thirds of its composition. Therefore, the words you speak to yourself and your body have a tangible effect. When you repeatedly use negative words, you deform the water crystals within you. Over time, this deformation can manifest as physical ailments. This is why you must be mindful of your speech, as the words you choose can either bring life or destruction to your own body.

Don’t make terrible comments like, "This job is killing me"; you might think it’s harmless, but such expressions wreak havoc on the water crystals in your body. After years of speaking such negative words, you may find yourself suffering from inexplicable health conditions.

Remember, death and life are in the power of the tongue (Proverbs 18:21). Your words hold creative power. Speak words of life, health and strength to yourself. The crystals in your body respond to words, and your speech has the potential to heal, transform and invigorate your physical being. Take this seriously.

CONFESSION
My speech aligns with God’s Word, bringing life, health, and peace to my body and mind. I speak words of faith, love and hope, and my body responds to these words, functioning perfectly to the glory of God, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

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

Matthew 12:37 For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned.

James 3:8-11 But the tongue can no man tame; it is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison. 9 Therewith bless we God, even the Father; and therewith curse we men, which are made after the similitude of God. 10 Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be. 11 Doth a fountain send forth at the same place sweet water and bitter?

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
John 8:31-47; 1 Kings 22

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Mark 11:1-11; Numbers 21

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONAL

SATURDAY, 17TH MAY 2025

THEME: THE GLORY IS YOURS TO WALK IN

THEME SCRIPTURE: And the glory which thou gavest me I have given them; that they may be one, even as we are one (John 17:22).

John 17 recounts the beautiful prayer of the Lord Jesus, a profound and intimate moment that marked the culmination of His farewell discourse to His disciples, just before His arrest and crucifixion. In those precious words, the Lord Jesus spoke to the Father with deep love for His disciples, desiring their protection, unity, and sanctification.

Part of His endearing and amazing words is what we read in our opening scripture. He said, "And the glory which thou gavest me I have given them....” How extraordinary this is! He gave us His glory. Blessed be God! Many Christians pray, "Oh God, we will not take your glory." Though this sounds religious, it’s unnecessary and incongruous with His truth.

The glory that Jesus received from the Father, He has given to us. Jesus Himself said it, and this glory is ours to walk in. Think about what this glory represents. In the Old Testament, the garment of the priest symbolized glory and righteousness. It was known as the robe of righteousness, and Jesus has clothed us with that very glory. Hallelujah!

Part of walking in God’s glory is walking in His divine provisions. To live in lack, sickness, poverty, or sin is not glorious. You’re called to walk in victory, in abundance, and in divine health. You’re called to reign in life. Walk in this consciousness every day, and you’ll see the manifestation of His power and abundance in your life.

Refuse to settle for less than what God has already provided for you. You’re a prince of power with God; called, sanctified, justified, and glorified. Therefore, manifest His glory everywhere: “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).

PRAYER
Righteous Father, thank you for the glory you’ve given me in Jesus Christ. I’m endued with this glory, and I live above lack, sickness, and fear. I walk boldly in your glory, confident that all my needs have been entered into your supply system, in Jesus' Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:
Isaiah 60:1-2 Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the LORD is risen upon thee. 2 For, behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the people: but the LORD shall arise upon thee, and his glory shall be seen upon thee.

2 Corinthians 3:18 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.

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

Romans 8:30 Moreover whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified.

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
John 8:12-30 & 1 Kings 20-21

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Mark 10:46-52 & Numbers 20

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONAL

FRIDAY, 16TH MAY 2025

THEME: BE BOLD BUT HUMBLE

THEME SCRIPTURE: Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world (1 John 4:4).

Your personal knowledge of who you are in Christ will most certainly inspire confidence and boldness in your spirit. Everywhere you go, you carry yourself with assurance and dignity. Even in the face of challenges, you’re bold; never intimidated. Consider the Lord Jesus; when He stood before Pontius Pilate, He wasn’t intimidated, but gave a good and bold testimony.

The Lord Jesus was always in dominion. He was the embodiment of humility, yet He was never intimidated by anything or anyone. Likewise, don’t let fear or timidity hold you back. Be respectful and humble, but never intimidated. Speak out when you need to, and let your voice be heard.

When I was in school as a little boy, I was a bright student, but I didn’t manifest so much boldness. Even when I knew the answers to the questions the teachers asked in class, I hesitated to raise my hand. Others who were bolder, even if they were wrong, gained the teacher’s attention, commendation or correction. But it all changed when I received the Holy Spirit; I became audacious and fearless.

Being courageous and audacious is very important in life. Recall the admonition God gave to Joshua when Joshua launched out in ministry: “Only be thou strong and very courageous…” (Joshua 1:7). Many have the knowledge and ability to contribute meaningfully in their environments but are often not courageous enough to take a stand. Those who speak up right or wrong—are the ones who get noticed, respected, and corrected if necessary.

Even when you greet people, let your voice be clear and confident. Don’t mumble or shrink back in uncertainty. Speak boldly, greet boldly, and live boldly. God has given you the spirit of power, not of fear. Step out in that power and make your voice heard. But balance this with humility. Boldness is not arrogance. True boldness is rooted in confidence, coupled with a teachable spirit.

PRAYER
Dear Father, I walk with the assurance of who I am in Christ, speaking up and making my voice count for your kingdom and for your glory in these last days. I remain humble as I boldly declare your truth, knowing that you are with me always, in Jesus' Name. Amen.

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

Proverbs 28:1 The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.

Ephesians 3:12 In whom we have boldness and access with confidence by the faith of him.

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
John 7:25-8:1-11 & 1 Kings 18-19

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Mark 10:32-45 & Numbers 19

Omoawoke:
You know nothing about how the corporate image works…
You should be scared of the fact that you might never be in a position of leadership

I have led teams, projects, both in Nigeria, across sub Sarah africa and the US… even though I’m barely clocking 30… I have managed teams with people old enough to be my uncles and aunties. I am speaking with experience and not just emotional sentiments.
Information management to the public is a very important skill leaders should have. Not everything is public apologies. That public apology may cost you more harm than good… there are times you use public apologies but use it wisely…
The damage already done, the way they handled it made it worse
I even read the apology… saying shitts like Man proposes God Disposes only shows how lame, dull, and incompetent they are

Worst of all, listing some certain states knowing how volatile the Nigerian system is and how people are quick to politicize and tribalize every little thing.
If you think my comment is off, I won’t blame you… not every brain is equal, you are obviously someone with limited experience and exposure

I just pray you experience destiny-thréatening wrong accusations or probably encounter chéating with something that has to do with your destiny and future, and at the end, the person that chéated you will not own up.

Omoawoke:
Whoever advises jamb to make a public apology is the most idiotic person in the world of corporate image..

First you make a mistake, second you made a stupid judgement to come online and make an apology..

People don’t understand human psychology and public perception.. the public isn’t that bright.

Chai!!!

In critical decision making, picking between two tough decisions…. you think it thoroughly and look at the long term effect of your decisions… make an apology now and lose an entire public trust over the years and future??

There are better ways to have gone about this… you could have called for a second jamb for everyone in later part of the year…. Something like second chance maybe in July to write jamb due to mass failure… The pubic will praise you for your goodness, and you internally deal with the situation and punish who needs to be punished… win win situation..

Now you tarnish your image, public trust!!! Worst of all bringing opportunities for people to start a tribal argument over nonsense

And the crazy thing is glitch or no glitch… many kids will still fail… now they all have the perfect excuses

You are a terríble person with this type of mentality. I'm already scàred of you.

Similar thing happened to me about 5 years ago..I hired a young man who claimed his Dad is a pastor, the next day, the young man stóle my office phone and N17,500 cash.

Since then I dey fear people with innocent face

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONAL

THURSDAY, 15TH MAY 2025

THEME: SPEAK BOLDLY OF YOUR ONENESS WITH HIM

THEME SCRIPTURE: I and my Father are one (John 10:30).

In John 10:32-38 we read about the Lord Jesus and the scepticism of the Jewish leaders as they accused Him of blasphemy, seeking an opportunity to arrest Him. Verse 39 says, “Therefore they sought again to take him: but he escaped out of their hand” (John 10:39).

Now, notice the latter portion that says “he escaped out of their hand.” Some have said He escaped out of fear; that’s not true, because He didn’t have it in Him to fear. Remember, He faced death and refused to avoid it even when He had the chance. He escaped on this occasion because it wasn’t the appointed time for His sacrifice.

If He had allowed them to harm Him, the Father would have intervened, and they would have been destroyed. Jesus knew this. He said in Matthew 26:53, "Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?" This was the Son of God, fully aware of His authority and the power of angels at His command.

Consider Elisha and his servant when they were surrounded by an army. The servant was afraid, but Elisha told him, "...Fear not: for they that be with us are more than they that be with them." And Elisha prayed, and said, LORD, I pray thee, open his eyes, that he may see. And the LORD opened the eyes of the young man; and he saw: and, behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire round about Elisha" (2 Kings 6:16-17).

If that happened with Elisha, then think about the Lord Jesus. He knew He had myriads of angels with Him. His actions were purposeful, demonstrating that He was always in control. Even under pressure, He maintained His focus on fulfilling the will of the Father, showing us the perfect example of courage and confidence in God’s plan.

This same Jesus lives in us today by His Spirit, and His boldness is ours. Like Him, you must trust the Father completely, walking in the assurance of His love, power, and perfect purpose for your life. Psalm 118:6 says, "The LORD is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me?" Furthermore, the Apostle Paul in 2 Timothy 1:7 reinforces this truth: "For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind." Hallelujah! So be bold in affirming who you are in Christ and your oneness with Him. That was what got the Jews mad; their religious minds couldn’t accept or relate with the audacity and conviction with which Jesus spoke of His oneness with the Father. And we’re just like Him.

CONFESSION
I walk in the boldness and courage of Christ; fear has no place in me. I’m bold, courageous, daring and audacious in affirming my oneness with the Lord. I live boldly in Him, full of faith and confidence in His divine protection, guidance and plan for my life. And I thank the Lord for the victory I have in Christ Jesus. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:
John 10:32-39 Jesus answered them, Many good works have I shewed you from my Father; for which of those works do ye stone me? 33 The Jews answered him, saying, For a good work we stone thee not; but for blasphemy; and because that thou, being a man, makest thyself God. 34 Jesus answered them, Is it not written in your law, I said, Ye are gods? 35 If he called them gods, unto whom the word of God came, and the scripture cannot be broken; 36 Say ye of him, whom the Father hath sanctified, and sent into the world, Thou blasphemest; because I said, I am the Son of God? 37 If I do not the works of my Father, believe me not. 38 But if I do, though ye believe not me, believe the works: that ye may know, and believe, that the Father is in me, and I in him. 39 Therefore they sought again to take him: but he escaped out of their hand,

1 John 4:4 Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.

1 John 4:17 Herein is our love made perfect, that we may have boldness in the day of judgment: because as he is, so are we in this world.

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
John 7:1-24 & 1 Kings 15-17

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Mark 10:23-31 & Numbers 18

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONAL

WEDNESDAY, MAY 14TH 2025

THEME: INSTRUMENTS OF RIGHTEOUSNESS

THEME SCRIPTURE:...but yield yourselves unto God, as those that are alive from the dead, and your members as instruments of righteousness unto God (Romans 6:13).

Romans 6:10-11 is the reality of your life in Christ. You’re dead to sin and alive unto God. You’re not under the dominion of sin or death. The old nature that was a slave to sin is dead—crucified with Christ—and now you live in the newness of life. You’re alive to righteousness, glory, and the Lordship of Jesus.

It helps us understand what the Bible says in Romans 6:12, “Let not sin therefore reign in your mortal body, that ye should obey it in the lusts thereof.” This means you have authority over your body, over your thoughts, over everything that pertains to you. You’re no longer subject to failure, decay, or destruction.

You’ve come out of spiritual death into the realm of life— God’s life. When you touch things, they don’t deteriorate; they improve. Why? Because the righteousness of God fixes things; it carries life, success and glory; and you’re the righteousness of God in Christ Jesus.

Think about it: the whole creation is in bondage because of corruption. Everything in the world has been subjected to decay and destruction: “For we know that he whole creation groaneth and travaileth in pain together until now” (Romans 8:22). But what is the creation waiting for? The preceding verse 19 tells us; it says, “For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the sons of God.”

You’re the one to set creation free from the bondage of corruption. Everything connected to you—Your clothes, your cars, your home—is meant to reflect and be impacted by the life of God, because as read in our theme scripture, you’re an instrument of righteousness. This means wherever you go, things get better. Whoever encounters you is improved, because the righteousness of God functions through you.

You’re a carrier of life, restoration, and glory. You don’t just exist; you reign, you fix and renew things. Let this be your consciousness: you’re the manifestation of Christ’s righteousness. You function in His divine order and His divine power, bringing His glory everywhere.

CONFESSION
I’m an instrument of righteousness; I carry the life of God. His glory and wisdom are expressed in and through me. Everything associated with me reflects the righteousness of God. I bring deliverance, restoration, and life to creation. I reign in life as a mature son of God, manifesting His glory always, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY
Romans 8:19-21 For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the sons of God. 20 For the creature was made subject to vanity, not willingly, but by reason of him who hath subjected the same in hope, 21 Because the creature itself also shall be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the children of God.

2 Corinthians 5:17-21 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. 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; 19 To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation. 20 Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ's stead, be ye reconciled to God. 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.

Colossians 3:9-10 Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds; 10 And have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him:

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
John 6:60-71; 1 Kings 12-14

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Mark 10:13-22; Numbers 17

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONAL

TUESDAY, 13TH MAY 2025

THEME: HE DIED TO GIVE US A NEW LIFE

THEME SCRIPTURE: Knowing this, that our old man is crucified with him, that the body of sin might be destroyed, that henceforth we should not serve sin (Romans 6:6).

The Lord Jesus didn’t come to give us a religion; He came to give us life the God-life! He gave up everything, even His own life, to make us sons of God. When you truly understand the magnitude of His sacrifice, it’ll transform your outlook on life. You’d live victoriously every day, knowing that His death, burial and resurrection brought us life everlasting—free from sin, sickness, poverty and death.

The vicarious sacrifice of Jesus Christ wasn’t symbolic; it was a reality, and so is the freedom it brought to us. His resurrection secured our victory over death and every form of oppression. The Bible says, “Knowing that Christ being raised from the dead dieth no more; death hath no more dominion over him” (Romans 6:9). And guess what? Death has no dominion over you either because you’re in Him.

Through His death, burial, and resurrection, Jesus gave you His very nature. You’re now alive unto God! You’re not just forgiven; you’re recreated, made the righteousness of God in Christ. This is why you can boldly declare, “I’ll never be sick in my life! I’ll never be broke in my life!” These aren’t empty confessions; they’re realities of the life we’ve received in Christ.

So, reign in life through Christ as the Bible 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” (Romans 5:17). Stop “trying” to make it; you’ve already made it in Christ! The old nature is dead, and the new you is alive with the life of God.

The Apostle Paul tells us, “Likewise reckon ye also yourselves to be dead indeed unto sin, but alive unto God through Jesus Christ our Lord” (Romans 6:11). Live with this consciousness. You’re not a sinner; you’re the righteousness of God in Christ. You’re not the defeated trying to get victory; you’re the victor, reigning in life through Christ Jesus. Hallelujah!

PRAYER
Dear Father, thank you for the finished work of Christ, which has made me righteous, victorious, and alive unto you, free from sin, sickness, poverty and every oppression of the enemy. I live in the fullness of the life of Christ, manifesting your glory everywhere, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:
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.

Colossians 3:3-4 For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God. 4 When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory.

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-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
John 6:25-59 & 1 Kings 10-11

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Mark 10:1-12 & Numbers 16