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RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONAL

PASTOR CHRIS

FRIDAY 20TH MAY

THEME: WE LIVE IN HIS PRESENCE

THEME SCRIPTURE: Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you (John 14:17).

In Christianity, we don’t go in and out of God’s presence. His presence is our home; we were born therein. When you study Psalm 87:4, you’d observe the prophetic reference: “I will make mention of Rahab and Babylon to them that know me: behold Philistia, and Tyre, with Ethiopia; this man was born there.” “This man” refers to the new creation. “There” refers to our place in Christ—our place in God’s presence.

This is the reason it’s an absurdity when a Christian says, “Father, I come to you today”; or “Let’s get into the presence of God through worship.” I often wonder: if they’re about to get into the presence of God, where then have they been? God’s children must understand that we live in His presence.

There’s no such thing in the New Testament as us “getting into” the presence of God. In Him we live and move and have our being. His presence is in us and with us. When you come into a place, you come with His presence. If you’re born again, nobody can take you into the presence of God, because you were born right into His presence, and you live in His presence, both legally and vitally. Hallelujah!

CONFESSION
I’m the temple of the living God; He dwells in me by the Holy Spirit. Christ has taken up His abode in me and I’m forever in Him. I live in His presence and I carry that divine presence everywhere to impact my world, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:
Acts 17:28 (KJV)
For in him we live, and move, and have our being; as certain also of your own poets have said, For we are also his offspring.

1 Corinthians 3:16 (KJV)
Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you?

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

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

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
1 Corinthians 11:1-11 & Proverbs 16

Waste of time, energy and resources. Stop praying for Nigeria, rather pray for yourself for your hustle to pay, so you can live in abundance in the midst of inflation. If possible, leave this country. Your politicians will never allow your prayer of a better Nigeria to work.

LordVoldermort:
Igbos and hausas are clashing in Abuja, in Sokoto Christians and Muslims are having crisis, Bomblasts in Sabon gari in Kano

This is the tip of the iceberg more killing are loading, Igbos are now endangered species, IPOB have been praying day by day for war, everyone who wanted peace and sanity was a Sabo, Efulefu, DSS, Herdsmen...


Well congrats you have succeeded, the war is here, I just hope you guys have a plan and an actual army this time to protect your people.

What are you saying? Do you support Hausa/Fulani behaviour of violence and killings of christians? How would you react if your family member is killed by these lunatics?

Nigeria Police...agberos in uniform

Most people won't accept responsibility for their failed relationship..I'm here to read lies

Nice one from him..they should respect his personal opinion and not impose it.

Don't know why the west are forcing this down our throats.

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONAL

PASTOR CHRIS

THURSDAY 19TH MAY

THEME: PROTECT YOUR HEART WITH GOD’S TRUTH

THEME SCRIPTURE: My child, listen and be wise. Keep your heart on the right course.(Proverbs 23:19NLT)

There’re things that some people do that invite demons into their lives without them knowing. They yield themselves to the influence of demons through certain kinds of music, dance, among several other things. For example, Christians who visit pornographic websites open themselves to demons. In the Old Testament, God forbade His children from looking at the unclothedness of others (Read Leviticus 18). Such things aren’t acceptable to God. They’re not consistent with the life of righteousness. Think about it: How does Christ come into the heart of a man? When you believe in Jesus Christ and confess His lordship, He comes into your heart in an instant.

That’s the same way a man can open his heart to demons when he exposes himself to things that are inspired by demons. Protect and keep yourself from all unrighteousness. The Bible says, “For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness” (Romans 1:18). Refuse to harbour unclean thoughts. Use the Word to purify your heart of anger, bitterness and malice.

The Word of God is a cleanser. As you meditate on the Word, you’re cleansed from ALL unrighteousness: “Now ye are clean through the word which I have spoken unto you” (John 15:3). Live as a Christian. Our theme verse says to keep your heart on the right course, on God’s truth. Protect your mind and spirit with the Word. In Proverbs 23:26 (NIV), God says, “My son, give me your heart and let your eyes delight in my ways.” Let your heart delight in His Word, in His righteousness, and live a life worthy of Him—pleasing Him in every way. Hallelujah!

CONFESSION
Satan, the god of this world, has nothing in me! The Lord has given me dominion over the flesh, to guard my heart and mind with all diligence. No unwholesome thought can take root in my heart. My spirit, my mind and my body are yielded to the Word and purified by the Word every day, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY
1 John 2:16; Psalm 119:11; Proverbs 4:23

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

2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
1 Corinthians 10:22-33 & Proverbs 15

I wish the real people behind all these atrocities are caught and dealt with...but I hardly trust Nigerian security anytime they kill someone and tag the person criminal. If you have experienced false allegations from police...you will understand what I'm saying.

Having said that, Let there be peace in Igboland. Enough of the killings and destructions

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONAL

PASTOR CHRIS

WEDNESDAY 18TH MAY

THEME: LET’S GIVE HIM WHAT HE WANTS

THEME SCRIPTURE: Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.( Romans 12:2)

Right from the very beginning of my Christian walk, I always wanted to know what God wanted, what’s on His mind. I wanted to know His perfect will about everything, so I could serve Him rightly. I didn’t want to ever find myself in a certain direction, or doing something, only to discover that it wasn’t what God wanted. So, oftentimes, He directed me to the Scriptures. But He did something even more: He opened my understanding in an extraordinary way, because He saw my heart.

It’s one of the ways I get to know His heart about anything, about what He wants. Therefore, in serving God, it’s about Him, what He wants and how He wants it. It’s not about our feelings, impulses or sense knowledge. For example, in praising and worshipping Him, we shouldn’t find ourselves doing it in a way that He isn’t pleased with. Praise and worship in the Church is so important to God; it’s something we must do according to the prescribed order—according to His Word. Some believe clapping is a way to praise and worship God, but it isn’t. Clapping is applause; you don’t applaud God. These are some of the things we’ve done in the past that God wants us to correct. He is perfecting His Church for His return.

We don’t clap for God. You may say, “But Psalm 47:1 says, ‘O clap your hands, all ye people; shout unto God with the voice of triumph.”’ That was written for those in the Old Testament and it wasn’t for us to copy because those in the Old Testament mostly walked in the flesh. If you want to know how you’re supposed to serve God, how you’re to praise and worship Him as a new creation, study the New Testament, the epistles. There, we’re told “For we are the circumcision, who worship God in the Spirit, rejoice in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh” (Philippians 3:3 NKJV). The Lord is perfecting His Church with His truth. So, we’ve got to put things in their proper places so we’ll get the right results. Let’s give Him what He wants, which is true spiritual worship through the Holy Spirit

CONFESSION
Dear Father, thank you for the ministry of your Spirit through which you’re perfecting the Church and helping us to place a premium on living by your Word, rendering to you worship in spirit and in truth. Your Word is gaining the pre-eminence, with true worship taking centre stage among your congregations as your glory fills our hearts, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY
Matthew 15:8-9 NIV; Acts 17:30; John 4:23

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

2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
1 Corinthians 10:14-21 & Proverbs 14

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONAL

PASTOR CHRIS

TUESDAY 17TH MAY

THEME: TRANSFORMATION BY THE WORD

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)

As you study the Word of God, you see a glorious you, because the Word mirrors you. The picture of you that you see in the Word is always one of glory. You’ll see that divinity is at work in you; you’ll see the power of an endless life. The more you see it, the more you’re transformed into the same image that you see in the Word. It’s an amazing spiritual principle. That’s the reality of how the Word of God works. That’s why James admonishes us to keep looking into the Word of God, which he calls the perfect law of liberty (James 1:25). Keep looking at the scriptures that talk about your righteousness, your oneness with the Lord, your triumphant life in Christ Jesus. Jesus said in John 15:16, “…I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain….” This means He’s given you a life of endless prosperity; your success shouldn’t be short-lived. Contemplate this every day. As you behold such words, the reality of what they say becomes your vital experience.

Through the Word, you’re established in righteousness and flourish like the palm tree, with great grace and glory! Maybe it’s your health; Isaiah 33:24 says “they that dwell in Zion shall not say, ‘I am sick.’” Meditate on it consciously. As you do, you’d come to the realization that the reason you don’t say, “I’m sick” is that you don’t get sick. You’re an associate of the God-kind; you have the indestructible life of God in you. The same goes for your safety and protection. The Word says in Psalm 23:4, “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.” That means no matter what happens, your safety is guaranteed in Christ. Christ is the environment in which you dwell; therefore, you’re forever in safety. Take this seriously. Outline areas where you want changes; search out the relevant scriptures and meditate on them consciously. Praise God!

PRAYER
Dear Father, thank you for your glory in my life. As I constantly behold the glory in your Word for my health, finances, family and safety, I’m transformed into the same image that I see, from glory to glory, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY
Acts 20:32; Romans 12:2

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

2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
1 Corinthians 10:1-13 & Proverbs 13

What a loss! May his soul rest in peace

TransZite:
2012 Toyota corolla for sale.clean first body.2 months used.engine,gear OK....3.6m

No contact?

Mimiwems2:
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*Location:- Ilupeju*

*Price:- 4.3m*

No phone number?

I'm all for disintegration...this union won't work.

WhatUneverKnew:
I've had this bump on my hands for years now
It ocurred when i hit my hand on the gate
Normally it doesn't hurt but for a week now its gotten a lot bigger but also hurts
I need a solution to cure it
I've tried applying balm to it ...it doesn't work
Please i need solutions

You should visit any orthopedic hospital or doctor

jokerr:
according to the owner the ac needs gas

So he can't fill the gas by himself before selling? How much to fill gas?? He is not telling the truth

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONAL

PASTOR CHRIS

MONDAY 16TH MAY

THEME: MANDATE TO SHINE

THEME SCRIPTURE: Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.(Matthew 5:14,16)

It’s estimated that there’re almost 9 billion people in the world today. Despite the statistics, it’s interesting to know that no other human was exactly like you in the past, none is like you now, and none will ever be like you. God made it so! Your uniqueness is such that can’t be obscured. It’s the reason you must live your best, be your best, and put your best into serving the Lord, Jesus Christ.

In our theme scripture, Jesus said, “You’re the light of the world, a city on a hill that can’t be hidden.” But He didn’t stop there; He added, “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.” This is significant; it lets you know you have a divine mandate to shine before all men–anywhere and everywhere. This means you can always win and make progress, no matter the circumstances of your life. Joseph, the son of Jacob, is a notable example in this regard. He was sold into slavery by his brothers and later put in prison after being wrongly accused.

Yet, he shone so brightly in the midst of all those difficult times and eventually went on to become the prime minister in a foreign country, according to God’s plan and purpose. As you heed the Master’s instruction to shine, setting forth His wonderful deeds and displaying His virtues and perfections, the Scripture says men would glorify your Father in heaven. I encourage you to put your focus and best energies on what God has called you to do, no matter where you are in life. It won’t be long before you’re catapulted to a higher dimension of success, with your life continually bringing Him glory and honour.

CONFESSION
I’m a partaker of the inheritance of the saints in the kingdom of light. Darkness has no place in me, because I’m native-born to the light and I live continually in the light of God’s Word. I manifest this light to my world ever so brightly today, as I give expression to the life of Christ and His nature of righteousness in me, functioning with excellence, precision and wisdom in all I do. Glory to God!

FURTHER STUDY
1 Peter 2:9 AMPC; Isaiah 60:1-3

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

2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
1 Corinthians 9:20-27 & Proverbs 12

jokerr:
2012
Ac needs gas
Engine and gear superb
Owner is selling cuz he got another car
Location: ajah
Price :1.3m
Call or Whatsapp: 08126786853

Why do people sell faulty car with boldness? If the AC needs gas,why not fill the gas your self before selling and add the money to the selling price? I don't understand

Buhari will be like a saint compared to either Tinubu or Atiku... especially Atiku. My journey to leave Nigeria will commence if any of these two clinched the highest leadership of this country.

Werey...my take is that the man is playing with his life. The wife will poison him or kill him in his sleep..it's better to separate with the woman than torment her with such punishment

Perhaps she rented it...not sure all these celebrities pay completely for there clothes.. something they will wear once and might not wear it again to any public function...

If they actually pay full for them then it's a waste of money and the most silly thing to do

Nnamdi is a handsome man...radiating even in prison. See as prison be like 4 star hotel...

Ohamadike! Gallant freedom fighter!! Unbreakable!!! You are doing well...

This picture could make his followers mellow down...he looks well kept.

I still don't understand why the hausas/fulanis are causing problems after killing a Christian..these guys truly think they own this country. I blame those clamouring for one Nigeria

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONAL

PASTOR CHRIS

SUNDAY 15TH MAY

THEME: THE SUPPLY ZONE

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

Blessed be God! The Word of God is so enthralling, edifying and fulfilling! Think about what we just read in our theme verse: we’ve been given everything we require for an excellent life of glory, dominion, righteousness and superabundance. It reminds of what the Spirit says through Paul in Ephesians 1:3: “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ.” As a Christian, you’re in the supply zone; you dwell in surplus.

David said, “He maketh me to lie down in green pastures…” (Psalm 23:2); that’s your abode—the place of never-ending, superabundant wealth, where you have no consciousness of want or need.

You need to know who you are as a child of God: you’re the seed of Abraham. You’re an heir of God and a joint heir with Christ. That means you own this world. Everything the Father owns belongs to you, because you’re His heir. How then could you be broke? Think about the monarchs of this world; their children are born into wealth. Do you think it’s any different with our God? He’s the Monarch of the universe.

No wonder the Spirit prayed through the Apostle Paul in Ephesians 1:18 that the eyes of your understanding would be enlightened to know the hope of His calling, and the unfathomable riches of the glory of His inheritance bequeathed to His saints. You were born into an incorruptible, inexhaustible inheritance. Become conscious of this every day and it’ll change your life completely.

Christianity is a life you practise. As long as you remain in that babyhood stage of always needing and expecting some kind of financial miracles, you’ve not yet understood Christianity and your inheritance in Christ. What you need is a “mental crossover” into the zone of continual abundant supply.

Study 2 Corinthians 9:8 AMPC; it says, “And God is able to make all grace (every favor and earthly blessing) come to you in abundance, so that you may always and under all circumstances and whatever the need be self-sufficient [possessing enough to require no aid or support and furnished in abundance for every good work and charitable donation].” This is where God wants you to function; it’s the life Christ has given us!

CONFESSION
God has made all grace, every favour and earthly blessing come to me in abundance; therefore, I’m self-sufficient. I was born into an incorruptible, inexhaustible inheritance. Christ is in me, and He’s my all! With Him, I have all things. Blessed be God!

FURTHER STUDY:
Philippians 4:19 (KJV)
But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

Psalm 23:1-2 (KJV)
1 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.

Psalm 68:19 (KJV)
Blessed be the Lord, who daily loadeth us with benefits, even the God of our salvation. Selah.

1 Corinthians 3:21 (KJV)
Therefore let no man glory in men. For all things are your’s;

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

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
1 Corinthians 9:11-19 & Proverbs 11

definitelyME:
He will soon fall back to square one....let him not be thinking that he has made it in life. Useless guy. I so much hate this guy!!

Stop it! Why use such word on a fellow human being? Did he kill, steal or Indulged in any abominable act to deserve your vituperation? Na wa for una o

Wonders shall never end! You got pregnancy without any back up plan?? You solely dependent on a guy...you are wicked! In fact you want to ruin the young guy's life. Look at you saying he will pay you for damages... I'm sure it's your involvement in his life that brought about his current broke situation.

As for the guy, I think he just realized what he has gotten him self into.

Tubaba is too humble and gentle to become a politician.. especially a nigeria type of politician. Also he is not a good orator..he usually find it hard to express himself.

Plus he is neither a Christian nor Muslim as he always claim...na only him know his type of religion. So na wetin he wan take swear oath of office??

He is a good man with good conscience but I doubt if he can make a good leader.

I don't have any single sympathy for any of our politicians...they are all the same. Evil and wicked set of humans...selfish!

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONAL

PASTOR CHRIS

SATURDAY 14TH MAY

THEME: TO KNOW HIM IS TO LOVE HIM

THEME SCRIPTURE: That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death.(Philippians 3:10)

Notice what the Apostle Paul said in the opening verse: “That I may know him….” This was his dream, because to know Him (Jesus) is to love Him. Anyone who doesn’t love Jesus doesn’t know Him. If they ever get to know who He is, they’ll most certainly fall in love with Him. The more you know Jesus, the more you love Him. Hallelujah. It brings to mind the story of Paul before his conversion. He was a Pharisee and a member of the critic—religious sect that spearheaded the persecution of Christians in the early Church. Authorized by the government of the day, the Bible says, “…he made havock of the church, entering into every house, and haling men and women committed them to prison” (Acts 8:3).

He didn’t stop at that. Luke tells us how he continued to issue violent threats of murder against the followers of the Lord (Acts 9:1). But something happened that changed his life forever. He had a destiny-shaping encounter with the Lord on the road to Damascus. The Bible says, “And as he journeyed, he came near Damascus: and suddenly there shined round about him a light from heaven: And he fell to the earth, and heard a voice saying unto him, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me? And he said, Who art thou, Lord? And the Lord said, I am Jesus whom thou persecutest: it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks. And he trembling and astonished said, Lord, what wilt thou have me to do…” (Acts 9:3-6).

Hallelujah! Paul, as a result of this new knowledge of the Lord, couldn’t keep back anymore; everywhere he went, he testified that Jesus is alive and that He’s real! Paul’s love for Jesus was unquenchable because he now knew the Lord. No wonder he said in Ephesians 3:19, “And to know the love of Christ…that ye might be filled with all the fullness of God.” This is God’s will for you: that you’d have a revelation of Christ beyond human understanding and be filled with His fullness, overflowing in His love, manifesting His life, nature, character and power. Hallelujah!

PRAYER
Dear Father, thank you for the revelation of your unfathomable, unconditional, pure and eternal love in my spirit. I’m rooted and grounded in your love, and I manifest and radiate your love to my world today, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY
Ephesians 3:17-19; Philippians 3:7-10

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

2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
1 Corinthians 9:1-10 & Proverbs 10

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