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TravelRe: What Have You Gained Since You Joined Nairaland? Appreciation Time by Skyfornia(m): 6:52am On Jun 30, 2022
Got a job from here.. met some wonderful people too. Above all, the information and education I get from here are beyond what I learnt from my years in schools.
TravelRe: Update Pictures Of My ROADSIDE Trip From California to Las Vegas by Skyfornia(m): 6:46am On Jun 30, 2022
I like to see more of African countries.. especially the rural and native part. We are tired of seeing oyibo land. Stop hyping or promoting them.
Christianity EtcRe: Rhapsody Of Realities Daily Devotional 2022 by Skyfornia(op): 6:27am On Jun 30, 2022
RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONAL

PASTOR CHRIS

THURSDAY 30TH JUNE

THEME: THE CHOSEN RACE

THEME SCRIPTURE: Give none offence, neither to the Jews, nor to the Gentiles, nor to the church of God(1 Corinthians 10:32).

Before Jesus came, God recognized only two races in the world—the Jewish race and Gentile race. A Jewish race was the result of God’s choice and promise to Abraham and his seed. Every other person that wasn’t a Jew was a Gentile, no matter where they came from. When Jesus Christ came, He said in Matthew 16:18, “…I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.”

In Ephesians 1:22-23, He told us what that Church is: “And hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church, Which is his body, the fulness of him that filleth all in all.” The Church is His Body. Ephesians 5:30 tells us what the Body comprises: “For we are members of his body, of his flesh, and of his bones.” So, Jesus said He’d build His Church—His Body—and we’re the members of that Body. Hallelujah! 1 Corinthians 12:27 says, “Now ye are the body of Christ, and members in particular.”

The Church race is made up of those who are born again from among the Jews and the Gentiles. “For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition between us” (Ephesians 2:14). In Christ Jesus, there’s neither Jew nor Gentile: “For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ. There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus” (Galatians 3:27-28).

You lost your identity as a Gentile when you were born again, the same way Paul lost his identity as a Jew when he was born again. 2 Corinthians 5:17 says, “Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.” You’re now a part of the Church race, and that, to God, is the chosen race: “But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light” (1 Peter 2:9 ESV).

CONFESSION
I carry myself with dignity, knowing my great value and worth in Christ Jesus. I’m chosen, royal and peculiar! I’m seated with Christ, far above all principalities, powers, might, dominions, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come! Blessed be God!

FURTHER STUDY:
Galatians 6:15 (KJV)
15 For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision, but a new creature.

1 Peter 2:9 (AMPC)
9 But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a dedicated nation, [God’s] own [a]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.

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Acts 15:1-21 & Esther 1-4

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
2 Corinthians 11:1-9 & Isaiah 19
CrimeRe: 60-Year-Old Man Dies As Friend Steals ATM Card, Withdraws ₦700,000 by Skyfornia(m): 1:31pm On Jun 29, 2022
Hydroxide:
Wetin concern Yahoo boys for this post now? Was Ola who stole the ATM card a yahoo boy? Instead to channel your energy into your politicians fraudsters, na Yahoo boys you strong reach. Busy body!
wilroy:
Oloshi uno dey read ?
Always jumping into conclusions eyin werey
I included yahoo boys cause they are the real fraudsters. If you are one, stop it.. but if you don't, I promise you you will meet your Waterloo soon and it's going to be devastating. It's not a curse but karma.
InvestmentBroker Needed In Lagos by Skyfornia(op): 9:14am On Jun 29, 2022
Kindly contact me via in-mail if you are a broker or if you know any trusted broker in Lagos who deals on car comprehensive insurance. Thanks
Car TalkAny Broker In The House? by Skyfornia(op): 9:05am On Jun 29, 2022
Kindly contact via in-mail if you are a broker or if you know any trusted broker in Lagos who deals on car comprehensive insurance. Thanks
EducationRe: The Speech That Made Peter Obi Popular In The U.S by Skyfornia(m):
I watched till the end... This man is an alien. Nigeria needs Peter Obi
CrimeRe: 60-Year-Old Man Dies As Friend Steals ATM Card, Withdraws ₦700,000 by Skyfornia(m): 6:48am On Jun 29, 2022
Wicked world.. there should be a strong campaign tagged "End Fraud" in Nigeria. We need to wake up and teach these yahoo boys/fraudsters some lessons.
Christianity EtcRe: Rhapsody Of Realities Daily Devotional 2022 by Skyfornia(op): 6:02am On Jun 29, 2022
RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONAL

PASTOR CHRIS

WEDNESDAY 29TH JUNE

THEME: FOUR NAMES OF JESUS

THEME SCRIPTURE: …and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace (Isaiah 9:6-7).

Our opening text was a major revelation from God to the Prophet Isaiah. He told him about a child that would be born and listed certain names by which He would be called. The first is “Wonderful Counselor.” In the original Hebrew text, the name, “Wonderful Counsellor” means “Extraordinary Strategist,” and this immediately reveals to us the ministry of the Holy Spirit: “And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Comforter (Counselor, Helper, Intercessor, Advocate, Strengthener, and Standby), that He may remain with you forever” (John 14:16 AMPC).

In God’s prophetic plan, the child is born, grows up as a son, and dies. After His death, burial and resurrection, He comes to minister to us throughout the Church Age through the Holy Spirit, the extraordinary counselor, who is a strategic guide that helps us win in life.

At the end of the Church Age, the Lord Jesus comes to deliver Israel as the mighty God: “…the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ” (Titus 2:13). During the Armageddon, Israel is the battlefront. The Jews go through Great Tribulation, and many of them would flee from the Antichrist in terror. Jesus, however, comes out of heaven with a great army of saints and delivers Israel. He takes actions against the Antichrist and all the enemies of God.

The next thing Israel experiences is the Everlasting Father. Though they’ve rejected Him for 2,000 years and haven’t believed in Him, they suddenly realize He’s the One who delivered them from the Antichrist, and they come to Him crying, “He hath not dealt with us after our sins; nor rewarded us according to our iniquities…Like as a father pitieth his children, so the Lord pitieth them that fear him” (Psalm 103:10-13).

Finally, He’s called the Prince of Peace. After delivering Israel and opening His arms to receive them, He establishes His Kingdom for 1,000 years. This will be 1,000 years of peace, and we’ll reign with Him over the nations of the earth (Revelation 20:4-6).

These days that I tell you about are not so far away. The first one, where Christ is manifested to the Church through the Holy Spirit, has been going on for nearly 2,000 years now and is coming to its climax. The Rapture isn’t so far away. So, live your life in preparation for the Master’s soon return.

CONFESSION
One generation shall praise your works to another, and they shall declare your mighty acts, O great God! You work out all your plans in conformity with the purpose of your will. How great is your wisdom! Hallelujah!

FURTHER STUDY:
Isaiah 9:6-7 (AMPC)
6 For to us a Child is born, to us a Son is given; and the government shall be upon His shoulder, and His name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father [of Eternity], Prince of Peace. 7 Of the increase of His government and of peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish it and to uphold it with justice and with righteousness from the [latter] time forth, even forevermore. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform this.

Hebrews 9:28 (KJV)
So Christ was once offered to bear the sins of many; and unto them that look for him shall he appear the second time without sin unto salvation.

Revelation 20:4-6 (KJV)
4 And I saw thrones, and they sat upon them, and judgment was given unto them: and I saw the souls of them that were beheaded for the witness of Jesus, and for the word of God, and which had not worshipped the beast, neither his image, neither had received his mark upon their foreheads, or in their hands; and they lived and reigned with Christ a thousand years. 5 But the rest of the dead lived not again until the thousand years were finished. This is the first resurrection. 6 Blessed and holy is he that hath part in the first resurrection: on such the second death hath no power, but they shall be priests of God and of Christ, and shall reign with him a thousand years.

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Acts 14 & Nehemiah 11-13

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
2 Corinthians 10:8-18 & Isaiah 18
PropertiesRe: EFCC To Jail Landlords Housing Yahoo Boys For 15 Years by Skyfornia(m): 2:40pm On Jun 28, 2022
This will be one of the best things if truly enacted. Landlord should endeavour to find out the occupation of their tenants before giving out apartment to them.
Christianity EtcRe: Rhapsody Of Realities Daily Devotional 2022 by Skyfornia(op): 6:01am On Jun 28, 2022
RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONAL

PASTOR CHRIS

TUESDAY 28TH JUNE

THEME: IT’S ALL ABOUT THE MASTER

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

When you study a story in Matthew 17:24- 27, you’ll discover that when some Jewish officials came to harass Peter about taxes, they didn’t ask him about his own taxes. Rather, they said, “… Doth not your master pay tribute?” (Matthew 17:24). In other words, “Doesn’t your Master pay taxes?” They overlooked Peter and focused instead on the Master.

It’s always been that way: it’s all about our Master. The world hates us, not because of who we are, but because of who we represent—Jesus Christ. They’ll hate you for your faith in Him. No matter how good you are, how helpful you are, how kind you are, how successful you are; it won’t make any difference to them because you’re associated with Jesus Christ.

The hatred of Satan for Jesus is called the spirit of the world. The world hates Jesus. Many individuals who don’t even know Jesus enough still hate Him, and you wonder why. How can they hate someone they don’t even know? It’s because of the spirit of the world. It has captured a lot of people in the world, and it moves them in a way that makes them think about the Master with hatred.

They want religion, they want to pray, they want to believe in something, but when you tell them about Jesus, they reject Him vehemently. A man named Simeon said that this Jesus is “set for a sign that shall be spoken against” (Luke 2:34).

There’re people now who claim that when we say Jesus is the only way, it’s “hate speech.” They’re construing many of the things we say as hate speech, thereby laying the foundation for a massive persecution of Christians in the last days.

Jesus said in Matthew 10:25, “…If they have called the master of the house Beelzebub, how much more shall they call them of his household?” 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 defense, and reward.

PRAYER:
I’m Christ’s ambassador, the bearer of the news of His saving power. I’m steadfast, undaunted, always abounding in the work of the Lord, irrespective of the distress or persecution in this world. I triumph gloriously in Him always, boldly proclaiming the righteousness and blessedness of Christ and His saving power to the ends of the earth. Amen!

FURTHER STUDY:
John 15:18-21 18
“If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first. 19 If you belonged to the world, it would love you as its own. As it is, you do not belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. That is why the world hates you. 20 Remember what I told you: ‘A servant is not greater than his master.’ If they persecuted me, they will persecute you also. If they obeyed my teaching, they will obey yours also. 21 They will treat you this way because of my name, for they do not know the one who sent me.

Luke 2:34 34
Then Simeon blessed them and said to Mary, his mother: “This child is destined to cause the falling and rising of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be spoken against,

Matthew 10:24-25 NIV 24
“The student is not above the teacher, nor a servant above his master. 25 It is enough for students to be like their teachers, and servants like their masters. If the head of the house has been called Beelzebul, how much more the members of his household!

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Acts 13:13-52 & Nehemiah 9-10

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
2 Corinthians 10:1-7 & Isaiah 17
CelebritiesRe: Pretty Mike Storms FunnyBone's Wedding With Ladies In Jesus Crucifixion Scene by Skyfornia(m): 8:12pm On Jun 27, 2022
Rachel98:
he's an illiterate
Mike Adenuga, Dangote, Alakija, Femi Otedola are richer than him, but will you see any of them do this?

That tells you the kind of mentality he has
Nah.. wrong. He is not an illiterate but the ladies that allowed themselves to be used like slaves are the illiterates. If I have such sister I will disown her
Christianity EtcRe: Rhapsody Of Realities Daily Devotional 2022 by Skyfornia(op): 6:09am On Jun 27, 2022
RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONAL

PASTOR CHRIS

MONDAY 27TH JUNE

THEME: WE’RE MORE THAN HUMANS

THEME SCRIPTURE: When the crowd saw what Paul had done, they shouted in the Lycaonian language, ‘The gods have come down to us in human form’. (Act 14:11NIV)

The Bible tells us how in Lystra Paul healed a man that was lame from birth. When the crowd saw it, they went wild and called him and Barnabas gods. They were about to worship them when Paul and Barnabas rushed to stop them, saying, “Friends, why are you doing this? We too are only human, like you. We are bringing you good news, telling you to turn from these worthless things to the living God, who made the heavens and the earth and the sea and everything in them” (Acts 14:15 NIV). At this point in their lives, the apostles thought they were mere humans; they said so and thought so. They said, “Look, we’re humans like you.” Their humility was right, but their answer was wrong. They were supposed to say to the people, “Don’t worship us.

This is the message we’ve brought to you: that you also have the potential to become gods if you believe in Jesus.” The people found out what these men really were. They discovered they weren’t humans; they were gods in the form of men, and they were right. The Bible says, “I have said, Ye are gods; and all of you are children of the most High” (Psalm 82:6). Yet, you hear some Christians say, “We’re just ordinary people.” They think talking that way makes them humble. No! It just shows how ignorant they are. We were ordinary until we were born again.

Now that we’re born again, we’ve become the house of God. Each one of us is the dwelling place of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit, the creator of the entire universe, lives in you! Your body is His living tabernacle. This is a reality and it has to come into your consciousness. You have to think this way. Until you become conscious of it, the power therein won’t work for you. Never again say, “I’m just an ordinary human being.” When you believed in Jesus Christ, you became a God-man, an associate of the God-kind. You were literally born of God. You’re actually a supernatural being. God made you exactly like Himself, “…as he is, so are we in this world” (1 John 4:17). You have the life and nature of God now. Hallelujah!

PRAYER
Dear Father, thank you for helping me discover who I really am and the priceless treasure you’ve deposited in my spirit through the knowledge of the glorious Gospel of Jesus Christ. I acknowledge and walk in the light of my divine heritage, origin and glory in Christ, in Jesus’ Name. Amen

FURTHER STUDY
John 10:34-36 NIV; Acts 28:3-6; Psalm 82:6

1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Acts 13:1-12 & Nehemiah 7-8

2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
2 Corinthians 9:11-15 & Isaiah 15-16
Christianity EtcRe: Body Exposing Dress A Lady Wore To Church That Got People Talking -see Photos by Skyfornia(m): 9:52am On Jun 26, 2022
How can someone dressed like this and minister in a church? I don't believe it.. probably a Photoshop.
PoliticsRe: See What Northern Elders Forum Spokesman, Baba Ahmed Said About Peter Obi(photo by Skyfornia(m): 6:55am On Jun 26, 2022
Any Nigerian not supporting Peter Obi truly is biased and doesn't want this country to be better.
PoliticsRe: Taraba Youths Creating Awareness Campaign For Peter Obi by Skyfornia(m): 6:53am On Jun 26, 2022
Obidient people.. everywhere you go!
RomanceRe: Happy Birthday To Me... by Skyfornia(m): 6:50am On Jun 26, 2022
You no get proper picture? Happy Birthday to you.. where the party at?

Christianity EtcRe: Rhapsody Of Realities Daily Devotional 2022 by Skyfornia(op): 6:30am On Jun 26, 2022
RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONAL

SUNDAY 26TH JUNE 2022.

Pastor Chris

THEME: THE WORD IN YOU

THEME SCRIPTURE:…the words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life (John 6:63).

Did you ever hear the expression, “You’re what you eat”? It’s true, because what you eat gets into your body. Anything that gets into your body and doesn’t become one with it passes out as waste. Only that which becomes one with your body remains in your body.

When you receive and digest the Word, it gets into your spirit. Through meditation, you cause it to go from your spirit through your mind. From your mind, it filters into your body and starts working in it. It becomes one with your flesh, and you become one inseparable entity. This is important because the Word of God is where the life of God is.

Remember the parable of the sower who went forth to sow his seed. Jesus said, _*“...The seed is the Word of God”*_ (Luke 8:11). What’s a seed? A seed is the life-giving principle of anything. This means the Word of God is the life-carrying principle of God; the Word is the seed of God. When the angel spoke to Mary and she believed, she received the Word from the angel, and that Word became Jesus.

When you receive the Word into you, it produces in you what it talks about. What does that mean? Remember, the Bible says, “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God”_ (John 1:1). The Word became flesh and dwelt among us. Jesus Christ was the living Word, the Word in flesh. Now, we have the written Word. When you meditate on the written Word, it gets into you as the Word, and lives in you as God. Hallelujah! This is why we’re indestructible. We live and abide forever, because the Word in you, lives and abides forever (1 Peter 1:23).

PRAYER
Dear Father, thank you for your Word that’s at home in me. Your Word produces in me what it talks about; therefore, I live a life of victory, success, prosperity and divine health always. Your Word is faithful and true, and I’ve given myself wholly to it, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

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

John 15:7
If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you.

Joshua 1:8
This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.

DAILY SCRIPTURE READING
1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Acts 12 & Nehemiah 4-6

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
2 Corinthians 9:1-10 & Isaiah 14
CrimeRe: Family Suspects Foul Play As Akwa Ibom Man Dies After Meal With Lover by Skyfornia(m): 12:05pm On Jun 25, 2022
This country, the way they put allegations on innocent people without proper investigation is scary.. there is danger in this country I swear! You can be walking on the road and someone will shout ole ole.. before you say I no follow you don collect. Even our police worse.. no training at all, judging every case with assumptions. May God help us in this country.

The young girl might be innocent.
PoliticsRe: SE Traitors In APC, PDP Will Retire From Politics Prematurely - Igbo Elders by Skyfornia(m): 9:19am On Jun 25, 2022
Majority of Igbo leaders including Ohaneze are traitors
HealthRe: Sebastine Oiwoh: Bleaching Creams Can Cause Cancer, Kidney Disease, Cataracts by Skyfornia(m): 6:16am On Jun 25, 2022
Adults will always do what they like to the detriment of their health.. most time it's a waste of time educating them. Do you know the number of people that still smoke even when WHO warned that smokers are liable to die young? Or you want to talk about unprotected sex?? That one na own goal.. people indulge in it daily with reckless abandon even with all the messages that HIV is real.

I do not advise an adult unless you come to me seeking for an advice.
Christianity EtcRe: Rhapsody Of Realities Daily Devotional 2022 by Skyfornia(op): 6:07am On Jun 25, 2022
RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONAL

PASTOR CHRIS

SATURDAY 25TH JUNE

THEME: BE IN THE CENTRE OF GOD’S WILL

THEME SCRIPTURE: For we are God’s [own] handiwork (His workmanship), recreated in Christ Jesus, [born anew] that we may do those good works which God predestined (planned beforehand) for us [taking paths which He prepared ahead of time], that we should walk in them [living the good life which He prearranged and made ready for us to live] (Ephesians 2:10 AMPC).

Something I always wanted with God was to be in the centre of His will for my life. I didn’t want anything to push me out of it. I knew that being in the centre of His will is the perfect place of safety; nowhere else would satisfy. When I found out that He already had my life all planned out, I chose to run with that plan and no longer have to make my own plan.

We aren’t some form of afterthought in God’s plan; no, our lives were carefully orchestrated. The works God commanded us to do were planned beforehand. The question isn’t whether the plan has been made; the question is whether you’ll agree in your life to live according to His plan. Our theme verse says we’re to take “…paths which He prepared ahead of time], that we should walk in them [living the good life which He prearranged and made ready for us to live].”

Your path of life was prepared ahead of time. He planned for you, not just to live, but to live the good life! If you aren’t living a good life, it means you aren’t on the path that God prearranged for you; and I’m using the Word of God to correct you, even now.

In 2 Timothy 1:9, the Bible says God “…hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began.” Purpose and grace were given us in Christ Jesus before the world began. The plan was already there, and now, it’s made manifest (2 Timothy 1:10). Would you embrace it?

This is your time for a realignment. He wants you to have a full, deep and clear knowledge of His will, His purpose for your life, and fulfil it. Nothing could be more important.

CONFESSION
By the Spirit, and through the Word, I know and walk in God’s perfect will at all times. The Father’s heart, thoughts, plans, will, purposes, and the mysteries of the Kingdom are unveiled to my spirit continually. There’s an unveiling of His deep truths to my spirit. Praise God!

FURTHER STUDY:
Colossians 1:9;
9 For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding;

2 Timothy 1:8-10;
8 Be not thou therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner: but be thou partaker of the afflictions of the gospel according to the power of God; 9 Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began, 10 But is now made manifest by the appearing of our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath abolished death, and hath brought life and immortality to light through the gospel:

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Acts 11:19-30 & Nehemiah 1-3

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Luke 4:1-13 & Deuteronomy 23
CelebritiesRe: Chidi Mokeme's Sister And Cousin Are Dead (Photos) by Skyfornia(m): 10:58am On Jun 24, 2022
Losing a family member or a loved one is one hell of a traumatic experience, talk more of two. May God give him and his entirely household the fortitude to bear the loss. Rest in peace to them!
PoliticsRe: Buhari To Borris Johnson: Kanu Felt Very Safe Condemning Nigeria From Britain by Skyfornia(m): 6:33am On Jun 24, 2022
Buhari biggest achievement is arresting Nnamdi Kanu.. he will always boast about it. Even if he failed in other areas, e no concern him.
Christianity EtcRe: Rhapsody Of Realities Daily Devotional 2022 by Skyfornia(op): 6:13am On Jun 24, 2022
RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONAL

PASTOR CHRIS

FRIDAY 24TH JUNE

THEME: WALK IN THE SPIRIT

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

Our normal life in Christianity is walking in the spirit. To walk in the spirit is to walk by faith (2 Corinthians 5:7). That means our eyes are always on what the Word says, not on circumstances or feelings; not what the senses tell us.

When man committed high treason in the Garden of Eden, his spirit became subject to his senses: in other words, his spirit fell. Hitherto, his knowledge was spiritual, but when he fell through his disobedience to God, he became subject to his senses and this was what God warned him about: “But of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, thou shalt not eat of it: for in the day that thou eatest thereof thou shalt surely die” (Genesis 2:17). This was spiritual death!

Man ate of the tree, and he died. He was separated from God instantly. Prior to that time, Adam loved to be in the presence of God, but after his disobedience, he hid himself from that same presence (Genesis 3:9-11). God is life; and once a man is separated from Him, he can’t see the things that God sees anymore; he can’t see the glory of God. No wonder Adam saw himself naked afterwards.

When you’re walking in the spirit, you see the glory of God, His light, His beauty; you see the things that God sees; you see from His perspective. But when your spirit isn’t walking in the light of God, you’ll see what darkness shows you; you’ll see what the senses see. That’s what happened to Adam in the garden.

Romans 9:8 says, “…They which are the children of the flesh, these are not the children of God….” The children of the flesh are those who are ruled by their senses. But thanks be unto God! Your ties with the first Adam have been severed completely and forever. You’re born after the Lord from heaven, and should walk accordingly—in and by the Spirit.

If you walk in the spirit, you’ll see that you’ve been put over the elements, failures, frustrations, darkness, and corruption in this physical world. You’ll see that you live in, and are from, another realm, a heavenly realm that’s greater than this world. Hallelujah!

PRAYER
Dear Father, I thank you for my faith is the victory that overcomes this world. I don’t judge situations or circumstances from the natural standpoint or from my five senses, but I see them from the perspective of your Word. I’m not a victim in this world, but a victor in Christ. Hallelujah!

FURTHER STUDY:
Romans 8:3-8 (KJV)
3 For what the law could not do, in that it was weak through the flesh, God sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, and for sin, condemned sin in the flesh: 4 That the righteousness of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. 5 For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit. 6 For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. 7 Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be. 8 So then they that are in the flesh cannot please God.

2 Corinthians 5:7 (KJV)
7 (For we walk by faith, not by sightsmiley

Galatians 5:16-18 (KJV)
16 This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. 17 For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would. 18 But if ye be led of the Spirit, ye are not under the law.

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Acts 11:1-18 & Ezra 9-10

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
2 Corinthians 8:9-17 & Isaiah 11-12
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RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONAL

PASTOR CHRIS

THURSDAY 23TH JUNE

THEME: HE DOESN’T ALWAYS GO FOR THE MOST QUALIFIED

THEME SCRIPTURE: But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty (1 Corinthians 1:27).

Many years ago, the Lord spoke to me as a young teenager. This was my very first time of hearing personally from God. He said to me, “I want you to take my people into their inheritance.” At that stage of my life, I knew nothing about any inheritance; I was just a beginner! No one had taught me that we had any inheritance in Christ.

In children’s church, we learnt about serving God with reverence and love, and many beautiful Bible stories, but no one ever mentioned an inheritance in Christ. However, when God said to me, “I want you to take my people into their inheritance,” I just accepted. I simply believed Him without understanding what the instruction was about. I knew He would have to show me what it was, and He did; and I’ve been about it ever since.

My experience with the Lord very much mirrors what Paul the Apostle said in Ephesians 3:8: “To me, though I am the very least of all the saints (God’s consecrated people), this grace (favor, privilege) was granted and graciously entrusted: to proclaim to the Gentiles the unending (boundless, fathomless, incalculable, and exhaustless) riches of Christ [wealth which no human being could have searched out” (AMPC).

Think about it: If He was looking for the most qualified people, Jesus should have been born of Caesar and brought up in a palace, but He wasn’t. The Bible says, “For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called” (1 Corinthians 1:26).

2 Corinthians 3:5 says, “Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think any thing as of ourselves; but our sufficiency is of God.” The word “sufficiency” can also be translated as competence or ability. He’s the One who has called you and endued you with supernatural ability to carry out His work. Never look down on yourself or think there’s nothing special about you. He’s made you competent; so, look beyond your physical ability. Always remember that you’re special to Him, and He’s divinely enabled you to fulfil His calling on your life.

PRAYER
Dear Father, thank you for loving me and planning my life for your glory. You set me apart for your special work and committed the glorious Gospel to my trust. Through me, many will come to the knowledge of Christ and into their inheritance in Him, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:
Ephesians 3:8 (KJV)
Unto me, who am less than the least of all saints, is this grace given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ;

John 15:16 (KJV)
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.

Galatians 1:15-16 (KJV)
15 But when it pleased God, who separated me from my mother’s womb, and called me by his grace, 16 To reveal his Son in me, that I might preach him among the heathen; immediately I conferred not with flesh and blood:

2 Corinthians 3:5 (AMPC)
Not that we are fit (qualified and sufficient in ability) of ourselves to form personal judgments or to claim or count anything as coming from us, but our power and ability and sufficiency are from God.

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Acts 10:24-48 & Ezra 7-8

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
2 Corinthians 8:1-8 & Isaiah 10
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The root cause of Biafra agitation is bad governance.. so if they see a light or pathway that could lead to good governance, it is ideal they embrace it.

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