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SATURDAY, 24TH SEPTEMBER.

PASTOR CHRIS OYAKHILOME PHD

SUPERNATURAL AND "UNINFECTABLE"

And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover (Mark 16:17-18).

The above scripture is extraordinary; it reveals something striking about the believing ones: they’re supernatural beings. As a believer, there’s something about you; you’re not ordinary, because you have the divine life. It’s the reason you can’t be poisoned or destroyed; the life of God in your spirit has supplanted the human life! You’re now a partaker of the divine nature; an associate of the God-kind.

It doesn’t matter what the enemy concocts against you; it makes no difference how the poison gets into your system; it shall have no power over you. In Luke 10:19, Jesus said, “Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you.” How much better can it get? This is either true or false, but it’s true. Therefore, live with the consciousness that you’re supernatural and “uninfectable”; refuse to think otherwise.

Maybe you ate or drank something that’s causing you pain and discomfort; well, it was because you didn’t know the truth. Now that you know, declare the Word until the divine life in you gains the ascendancy.

The problem of many is that they really don’t believe. When Jesus used, “they” in our opening scripture, He was letting the disciples know what kind of people would come from the resurrection. Christians aren’t people who believe in Jesus and are trying to get saved. Christians are people who have come from death. They’re a different breed. That’s why the Bible says, “But ye are a chosen generation...” (1 Peter 2:9). The word “generation” is the same word for “breed.” You’re a special breed, superior to the devil, sickness,
infirmities and anything that’s of the devil.

What you need is to upgrade your life; upgrade your thinking, and see with the eyes of the Spirit. You’re not of this world; you’ve been severed, separated from the death, decay, and corrupting influences in the world. Take charge from the realms of the spirit and subdue your world and your environment. Live victoriously every day through the Word, and by the Spirit.

PRAYER

Blessed Father, you gave me the authority to cast out devils, speak in tongues, and walk in victory and dominion over Satan, the world, and its systems. Thank you for your divine life in me, and the power of your Word and the Holy Spirit in me today, and always, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Further Study:

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

Romans 8:11
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
Ephesians 1:15-2:1-10, Isaiah 13-14

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
1 Timothy 6:17-21, Jeremiah 42

Good morning.
God's word is all that we need for a life of divine health and victory all the way.
God bless you.

Do you have a strong Desire?

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A Strong Desire For The Word

Friday, September 23rd

Pastor Chris


But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever Amen (2 Peter 3:18).


As a child of God, you must relish the Word of God; you must enjoy the Word. Your most exciting times should be when you’re in fellowship with the Word. God’s Word is everything; it’s what you need to be all that God has destined you to be in life. Having come to Christ, you must have a strong desire to grow in your spirit.

Just like a new-born baby is fed with natural food to enhance its growth and wellbeing, so also does God expect the one who’s born again to feed, and keep feeding, on the Word. We’re born of the Word: “Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth forever” (1 Peter 1:23). And then 1 Peter 2:2 says, “As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby.” Nothing else will make you grow spiritually, except the Word. God’s Word will build you up to be spiritually, mentally, and emotionally sound and balanced.

Your approach to the Word should be like the Psalmist’s who said, “I rejoice at thy word, as one that findeth great spoil” (Psalm 119:162). Cherish God’s Word. Know the Word for yourself. You may stand on someone else’s faith for a while; you may even stand on your Pastor’s faith for a while, but it may not continue after some time. It’s the reason some people wonder why the prayers of others for them don’t seem to work like it used to. It’s because God never intended for your life to be sustained by the faith of another; you’ve got to stand on the Word for yourself.

You have to grow in grace and in the knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ—for yourself. Study and learn more about Him, and watch your life become a full expression of the Word. Meditate on the Scriptures until you’re programmed to only think God’s thoughts, and influenced only by His character, ideas, and opinions.


Confession

Dear Lord, you’re my God!Early will I seek you; my soul thirsts for you; my spirit longs for your Word as the deer pants for the water brooks. I delight in your Word and yield to it for exhortation, doctrine, and counsel; in it I’ve found life, peace, righteousness, and everlasting joy. Blessed be God!


Further Study

John 17:3
3 And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent.

Proverbs 8:10-17
10 Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold.
11 For wisdom [is] better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it.
12 I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inventions.
13 The fear of the LORD [is] to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate.
14 Counsel [is] mine, and sound wisdom: I [am] understanding; I have strength.
15 By me kings reign, and princes decree justice.
16 By me princes rule, and nobles, [even] all the judges of the earth.
17 I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me.

Job 23:12
12 Neither have I gone back from the commandment of his lips; I have esteemed the words of his mouth more than my necessary [food].


Daily Scripture Reading

1 Year Bible Reading Plan:
Ephesians 1:1-14
Isaiah 11-12

2 Year Bible Reading Plan:
1 Timothy 6:1-16
Jeremiah 41

Good morning to you child of consolation.
Do have a blissful weekend in Jesus Name Amen.

Hold it Very Tight

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Hold Fast Till He Comes…

Thursday, September 22nd ...

Pastor Chris

But that which ye have already hold fast till I come (Revelation 2:25).

The Lord won’t ask you to hold fast to that which you’ve received if there wasn’t the possibility of losing it. For instance, people lose their healing; they receive healing from God and after sometime, maybe due to carelessness or not walking in the Word, they lose the healing. So, as a Christian, it’s important you stay in the Word. The Word of God is your life, and every day presents opportunities for you to live-out the Word; to keep the faith and maintain your confession of who Jesus is and all He means to you.

Nothing should ever make you take your gaze and focus off the Master; He’s all that truly matters. Protect your love for Him, and your passion for the Gospel. Love the Lord selflessly, with an undying passion. Refuse to allow anger or bitterness douse your zeal, fervency, and effectiveness in ministering to others. Hebrews 12:15 says, “Looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and thereby many be defiled.”

Imagine a Christian who was fervently involved in soul-winning, and suddenly stopped winning souls; became cold about the things of God, because someone offended him. All the while he was winning souls and establishing the kingdom of heaven everywhere, there was a crown of righteousness awaiting him; but because he stopped, he’ll lose it; someone else is going to get it.

Don’t let anything quench your love and passion for the Lord. To see someone else doing what the Lord had told you to do which you didn’t do, is one of the deepest pains in life. When God called Saul to be king of Israel, He promised him an eternal dynasty, but he lost it, and David got it. Don’t take the privilege of your service to God for granted. In Luke 19:40 (MSG), He said, “...If they kept quiet, the stones would do it for them, shouting praise.”

Whatever He’s deposited in you, whatever responsibility He’s given you, hold fast to it, for the end of all things is near. The Word of His grace and His salvation has been communicated to you. You’ve been endowed with the ability and grace to lead people to Christ, unveiling to them the mysteries of the Kingdom; keep at it; there’s a crown of glory waiting for you at the end.

                CONFESSION

I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God, in Christ Jesus, has called me. The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him, and I’m helped and energised. He has begun a good work in me, and I’m yielded to Him to perfect His work in, and through me now and forever, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Further Study: || Romans 12:11-12 Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord; 12 Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer; ||

|| 1 Corinthians 16:13 Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong. ||

|| 2 Chronicles 15:7 Be ye strong therefore, and let not your hands be weak: for your work shall be rewarded. ||

Daily Scripture Reading

1-Year Bible Reading Plan: Galatians 6:1-18,
Isaiah 9-10

2-Year Bible Reading Plan: 1 Timothy 5:19-25,
Jeremiah 40

Good morning beloved. Do have a graced day.

YOU ARE NOT CONDEMNED

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No Condemnation No Death..

Wednesday, September 21st .

Pastor Chris..

There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit (Romans 8:1).

Nobody will go to hell today or be condemned because of sin, for Jesus was already condemned for our sins; He paid the full penalty for sin. Therefore, the primary reason people will go to hell is unbelief; it’s for not believing and accepting God’s testimony of His Son. It’s for rejecting God’s love which He demonstrated in the sacrifice of His Son, for the propitiation of our sins.

The Bible says, “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life” (John 3:16). To reject His love is to embrace eternal condemnation. When you love the Lord with all your heart, you’re free from any form of condemnation. And that love has been shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost (Romans 5:5), such that not only are we able to love the Lord, we also walk in, and manifest His love to others.

Furthermore, the one who walks in love has passed from death unto life: “We know that we have passed from death unto life, because we love the brethren. He that loveth not his brother abideth in death” (1 John 3:14). Romans 8:2 says, “For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death.” Eternal life was activated in your spirit when you were born again. Death isn’t at work in you; life is, because you’re a child of God.

The law of the Spirit of life has made you free from the law of sin and death. So, you’re death-free! When God says He’s made you death-free, it means you’re off death’s limits! Whatever kind of death it may be, whether death in business, finances, health, etc.; you’re off their limits, because life is at work in you. Blessed be God!

               CONFESSION

I’m crucified with Christ; nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave Himself for me! Christ is my life, and I dwell in Him in the realm of His divine love. Therefore, I’m free from sin, death, and the Law! I’m a partaker of His divine nature!

Further Study: || Romans 6:8-11 Now if we be dead with Christ, we believe that we shall also live with him: 9 Knowing that Christ being raised from the dead dieth no more; death hath no more dominion over him. 10 For in that he died, he died unto sin once: but in that he liveth, he liveth unto God. 11 Likewise reckon ye also yourselves to be dead indeed unto sin, but alive unto God through Jesus Christ our Lord. ||

|| 1 Corinthians 15:55-57 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. ||

Daily Scripture Reading

1-Year Bible Reading Plan: Galatians 5:16-26,
Isaiah 6-8

2-Year Bible Reading Plan: 1 Timothy 5:11-18,
Jeremiah 39

A sweet good morning to you.
Do enjoy your blessed wednesday. God bless you richly

WHEN MONEY TAKES OVER

*Rhapsody Of Realities*
_Maintain A Good Conscience_

Sunday, September 18th .
Pastor Chris

```For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows (1 Timothy 6:10).```

Anyone who can do anything, not minding whether it’s right or wrong to get money, exhibits the love of money that the Lord warns against. From day to day, people struggle and get involved in excessive activities in a bid to make more money. This shouldn’t be the case with you. Never find yourself doing things that aren’t consistent with your nature in Christ, just because you want to get more money.

The Bible says, “But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness” (1 Timothy 6:11). He wants you to live a godly life; He wants you to focus on the expression and demonstration of His righteousness. He wants you to be forthright in all your dealings.

As you serve the Lord, be motivated by your love for Him, and your passion for the expansion of His Kingdom. Refuse to be distracted by the cares of this life. Jesus said, “But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you” (Matthew 6:33). When you burn with passion for the Lord, for the establishment of His Kingdom in the earth and in the hearts of men, all the beautiful things of life that men seek after, shall be yours; you wouldn’t need to seek after them.

So, don’t be unjust because of money. Maintain a good conscience: “Holding faith, and a good conscience; which some having put away concerning faith have made shipwreck” (1 Timothy 1:19). As the seed of Abraham, the world is yours. There may be many in the world today who, against good conscience, will do anything for money; but you’re different. You play by a different set of rules. You don’t have any reason to fret or be perturbed about anything, because all things are yours (1 Corinthians 3:21).

               
*CONFESSION*
_My conscience is purified, because I have the mind of Christ. I walk in the path of righteousness for His Name’s sake, living in all good conscience void of offence toward God, and toward man, to the glory and praise of God. Amen._

*Further Study:*

*|| Matthew 16:26 For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul? ||*

*|| Ecclesiastes 5:10 He that loveth silver shall not be satisfied with silver; nor he that loveth abundance with increase: this [is] also vanity. ||*

*|| 2 Peter 2:15 (GNB) They have left the straight path and have lost their way; they have followed the path taken by Balaam son of Beor, who loved the money he would get for doing wrong. ||*

Daily Scripture Reading

1-Year Bible Reading Plan: Galatians 3:15-25,
Songs of Solomon 6-8

2-Year Bible Reading Plan: 1 Timothy 4:1-8,
Jeremiah 36

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How You can Chart It

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Chart Your Course Aright . .

Saturday, September 17th .

Pastor Chris

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 (Mark 11:23).

Every time you speak, you shape your life and future; you chart your course in life.

You’re today the result of your mouth-work. Proverbs 18:21 says, “Death and life are in the power of the tongue...,” which means with your mouth, you can choose which would be your lot—death or life. So, you can see that you’re responsible for your life, because what you say is what you get.

The Lord Jesus said, “For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned” (Matthew 12:37). Notice that He didn’t say, “By the words of your parents, friends, or teachers in school, thou shall be justified or condemned,” no; it’s going to be by the words that come out of your own mouth. So, it’s up to you to chart your course towards a greater and brighter future with your mouth. Don’t talk about the problems and difficulties that may be around you; declare your victories.

The Bible says, “Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?...Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us” (Romans 8:35-37). You can never be disadvantaged. God already ordained your triumphant and victorious life; therefore, you must speak accordingly. The Bible says He has said, so that we might boldly affirm the same things (Hebrews 13:6).

2 Peter 1:3 says, “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:” This should form the basis for your faith-filled confessions. Affirm that you have a great life. Acknowledge and declare that you’re excellent and full of glory, living the life of power, dominion, and righteousness. Keep speaking the right words and your life will blossom from glory to glory. Hallelujah!

                 CONFESSION

I’m excellent and full of glory; my path is as the shining light that shines brighter and brighter unto the perfect day! I’m living the life of dominion, power, and righteousness. I’m making progress with giant strides, by the power of the Spirit, and through the Word. I’m walking in increased grace, wisdom, and divine provisions, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Further Study: || Hebrews 13:5-6 [Let your] conversation [be] without covetousness; [and be] content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee. 6 So that we may boldly say, The Lord [is] my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me. ||

|| Mark 11:22-23 And Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in God. 23 For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith. ||

Daily Scripture Reading

1-Year Bible Reading Plan: Galatians 3:1-14,
Songs of Solomon 3-5

2-Year Bible Reading Plan: 1 Timothy 3:8-16,
Jeremiah 35

A lovely good morning to you beloved.
Do have a beautiful weekend ahead.
God bless you richly.

HE COUNTS ON YOU

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He’s Counting On You

Friday, September 16

Pastor Chris Oyakhilome

For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek (Romans 1:16).

As Christians, we’ve received the mandate to take the Gospel to the ends of the earth; it’s a most sublime and high calling. It’s something you’re to do with all boldness, faith, courage, and conviction. You must never be ashamed or apologetic about Christ and the message of the Gospel. Don’t be ashamed of who you are in Him, and don’t let others make you ashamed of what you believe. Paul said, “…I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to everyone that believeth…” (Romans 1:16).

It’s only the Gospel that can catapult the sinner to salvation and righteousness. It’s only through the preaching of the Gospel that the righteousness of God can be unveiled and embraced. So, there’re no options to the Gospel. Its power and efficacy are incontrovertible; it’s the only message that, when received, makes sinners sons of God, in a moment of time.

In 2 Timothy 1:13, Paul said to Timothy, “Hold fast the form of sound words, which thou hast heard of me, in faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.” That means the words of the Gospel are potent, filled with inspiration, power and divine energy. No sinner should be around you over a period without being transformed and impacted by the power of the Gospel that you bear. Be determined about that. Be so fired up with the Gospel that its impact in men’s lives, and spread around the world is all that matters to you.

The Bible says those that turn many to righteousness shall shine as stars forever (Daniel 12:3); shine for the Master by making an impact with the Gospel. Go the extra mile. Like Jesus, let your meat (what matters the most to you) be to do the will of the Father, and finish His work (John 4:34). Let it be what you live for. He’s counting on you for the salvation of many in your world, and in the regions beyond. Therefore, be faithful in your responsibility as a soul winner.

                   PRAYER

Dear Father, I thank you for entrusting me with the divine responsibility of reaching those in my world and in distant lands with the message of eternal life. The light of your glorious Gospel that I bear dispels the darkness in the hearts of the unconverted, destroying the bonds of religion and establishing them in your righteousness, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Further Study: || Matthew 28:19-20 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: 20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, [even] unto the end of the world. Amen. ||

|| 2 Corinthians 3:6 Who also hath made us able ministers of the new testament; not of the letter, but of the spirit: for the letter killeth, but the spirit giveth life. ||

|| 1 Corinthians 9:16 For though I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of: for necessity is laid upon me; yea, woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel! ||

Daily Scripture Reading

1-Year Bible Reading Plan: Galatians 2:1-21,
Songs of Solomon 1-2

2-Year Bible Reading Plan: 1 Timothy 3:1-7,
Jeremiah 34

Good morning. You are triumphant always, living in, and manifesting the glory of God. God bless you

DISCOVER IT

Rhapsody of Realities

DISCOVER HIS PLAN FOR YOU.

Thursday, September 15, 2016

Pastor Chris Oyakhilome

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end (Jeremiah 29:11).

God has a plan for your life; a destiny that He created you to fulfil. Some people aren’t aware of this and as a result, they live empty lives. Some others don’t believe that God could have a plan for them; but why wouldn’t He? He created you! Discover His plan for you and walk in the light of it.

God’s Spirit is in you, to build, strengthen, and guide you in the path of your divine destiny. Yield yourself to Him and let Him carry out His ministry in your life. You can’t do it on your own; you need Him to help you. Jesus said in John 16:13, “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.”

The Holy Spirit knows your future and everything about your life, and it’s His delight to help you discover your purpose in God, so you can fulfil your destiny in Him. He created you to bring Him glory. Therefore, live for Him. Study the Word and always fellowship with the Holy Spirit in prayer. Be effective in the local church, and as you do these things, you’ll discover your specific purpose in Him, and how to live and enjoy the good life He’s pre-arranged for you.

The Bible says, “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 AMP).

CONFESSION
I know God’s thoughts for me; they’re thoughts of peace and not of evil, to bring me a glorious end-result. I walk in the path, which He prepared for me before the foundations of the world, living the good life, which He prearranged and made ready for me!I’m triumphant always, living in, and manifesting the glory of God. Hallelujah!

FURTHER STUDY:
Matthew 6:25-26
25. Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment?
26. Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they?

Proverbs 3:5-6
5. Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
6. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.

1 Corinthians 2:9-10
9. But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.
10. But God hath revealed [them] unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God.

DAILY SCRIPTURE READING:
1-Year Bible Reading Plan: Galatians 1:1-24, Ecclesiastes 9-12

2-Year Bible Reading Plan: 1 Timothy 2:1-15, Jeremiah 33

Good morning. You are reigning in life through Jesus Christ, making progress and moving forward. God bless you.

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SEE GOOD ONLY

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SEE THE GOOD ONLY.

Wednesday, September 14, 2016

Pastor Chris Oyakhilome

He loveth righteousness and judgment: the earth is full of the goodness of the LORD (Psalm 33:5).

Some people are always fishing for the wrong things; they never see good in anything or anywhere. They know all the bad things happening around, and are prompt to spread gossip, falsehood and negative information. Such people end up twisted in life, because they never see or celebrate the good in anything.

Whereas, there’re those who always think and care about the good; they see good in everything. No matter what it is, they only look out for, and celebrate the good. They’re forever “good-conscious”; not because they’re naïve, but because of the excellence of their personality. That’s how God expects you to live. The Bible says the earth is full of the goodness of the Lord; that’s all you should see—only good things.

People who peddle rumours and bad news, and only see the negative side of everything can’t make much progress in life. Their values keep depreciating, and everyone who wants to make progress avoids them. Successful people don’t want to keep the company of people who are negatively programmed; they avoid them. The Bible says, “Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend” (Proverbs 27:17).

Read the latter part of our opening verse again; it says, “…the earth is full of the goodness of the LORD” (Psalm 33:5). Choose to see the glory and goodness of God in your world. Yes, the Bible says the dark places of the earth are filled with the habitations of cruelty, but it doesn’t change the fact that the earth is full of the goodness of God. Don’t be concerned about the evil reports so much so that they produce the negative response from you; be excited about the goodness of God. The truth is, if all you see and seek is the goodness of the Lord, that’s surely what you’ll experience.

PRAYER
The earth is full of the goodness of the Lord; thus, I see and experience good things only. My life is a daily manifestation of the glory and beauty of God as I think about His goodness, accept, and celebrate His excellence that I see around me, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:
Job 22:29
When [men] are cast down, then thou shalt say, [There is] lifting up; and he shall save the humble person.

Isaiah 1:19 TLB
If you will only let me help you, if you will only obey, then I will make you rich! ||

2 Chronicles 6:41
Now therefore arise, O LORD God, into thy resting place, thou, and the ark of thy strength: let thy priests, O LORD God, be clothed with salvation, and let thy saints rejoice in goodness.

DAILY SCRIPTURE READING:
1-Year Bible Reading Plan: 2 Corinthians 13:1-14, Ecclesiastes 6-8

2-Year Bible Reading Plan: 1 Timothy 1:15-20, Jeremiah 32

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CAN GLORY BE EXCELLENT?

Rhapsody of Realities Daily Devotional.

Tuesday,  September 13

Pastor Chris Oyakhilome PhD.

The Excellent Glory.

All have sinned, and come short of the glory of God (Romans 3:23)

Before Christ came, all men were under the curse of sin, and were therefore subject to condemnation, Satan, sickness, disease, poverty and depravity. This was the consequence of man's fall in the Garden of Eden. Adam, before the fall, lived in the presence of God. God's presence was his light; he walked in the presence of God. That connection or relationship was the glory.

However, he was cut off from that glory when he listened to Satan and sinned against God. He died spiritually. Spiritual death is separation from God. Thus, through Adam's transgression, all men died and became separated from the presence, the glory of God. Now, in Christ, the one who's born again is made alive and awakened to the fatherhood of God. Romans 5:19 lets us know that because all men were made sinners by Adam's disobedience, likewise, by the obedience of Christ, we've been made righteous.

We're no longer separated from the life of God. By virtue of the new birth, Christ has taken up His abode in the quarters of our hearts. Christ isn't around you, neither is He merely with you; He's in you: ...Christ in you, the hope of glory? (Colossians 1:27). The glory that was lost in Adam has been restored in Christ. We've been glorified in Christ. Hallelujah! This glory is even greater than what Adam had in the Garden of Eden. It's greater than the glory of the Old Testament. Our glory in Christ Jesus is ...the glory that excelleth (2 Corinthians 3:10); the excellent glory (2 Peter 1:17).

In the Garden, Adam and Eve heard the voice of the Lord, walking. But with us, the presence of God isn't just a voice walking around us; that voice is in you. You house the glory of God. He lives in you, in every fibre of your being, in every cell of your blood, and in every bone of your body. It's the excellent glory. Hallelujah!

CONFESSION_

My life is a manifestation of the beauty, radiance and excellence of God, because Christ is in me. Therefore, sickness, disease and infirmities have no place in my body. I'm the carrier, as well as the effulgence of the excellent glory of God, and I continually display the virtues, splendour and perfections of our glorious Kingdom, in Jesus' Name. Amen_

Further Study:

2 Corinthians 6:16
And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in [them]; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people.

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.

2 Peter 1:3
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:

Daily Scripture Reading
1-Year Bible Reading Plan:
2 Corinthians 12:1-21,
Ecclesiastes 3-5

2-Year Bible Reading Plan:
1 Timothy 1:8-14,
Jeremiah 31.

Good morning.
Trust in the Lord and keep enjoying the beauty of his glory.
God bless you.

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CHOOSE TO FINISH IN JOY

Rhapsody of Realities Daily Devotional.

Monday, September 12.

Pastor Chris Oyakhilome PhD.

FINISH YOUR COURSE WITH JOY.

But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God (Acts 20:24).

The Apostle Paul took personal responsibility for the Gospel. The Gospel, to him, was a sacred trust. He affirmed this when he said, “According to the glorious gospel of the blessed God, which was committed to my trust” (1 Timothy 1:11). In 1 Corinthians 9:16, he affirmed, “For though I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of: for necessity is laid upon me; yea, woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel!”

Again, in 1 Timothy 1:12, he declared, “…I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who hath enabled me, for that he counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry.” Paul’s conviction about the Gospel was absolute. He knew that the Gospel was the power of God for the salvation of all men, and he preached it with fervency. Nothing, and no one, could keep him quiet. He encountered so much opposition in the course of preaching the Gospel, but he remained undeterred.

Even when the Holy Spirit expressly testified that he’d suffer severe afflictions and be imprisoned if he went to Jerusalem to preach (Acts 20:23), Paul remained resolute and focused. His response was: “…none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God” (Acts 20:24).

Paul was an activist for the Gospel; he’d preach it even if it cost him his life. He was determined to finish his course with joy. This should be your attitude. Never be moved by the problems and the difficulties that you might face in preaching the Gospel. God already knew you’d face those challenges; therefore, not one of such adversities can defeat you if you stand your ground and refuse to quit.

Always remember that God counted you faithful and committed the Gospel to your trust. He believes in you. So, like the Apostle Paul, let nothing stop you. Be determined to finish your course with joy.

PRAYER

Dear Father, I thank you for energizing me for the work of the Kingdom. I remain undaunted, unmovable, and always joyful for the work ahead. I take advantage of the Word and the blessings of the Spirit, through which I’m trained, strengthened and instructed for a continuous life of victory, success, promotion and greatness, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:

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

Joshua 23:6
Be ye therefore very courageous to keep and to do all that is written in the book of the law of Moses, that ye turn not aside therefrom [to] the right hand or [to] the left;

Acts 18:9-11
9. Then spake the Lord to Paul in the night by a vision, Be not afraid, but speak, and hold not thy peace:
10. For I am with thee, and no man shall set on thee to hurt thee: for I have much people in this city.
11. And he continued [there] a year and six months, teaching the word of God among them.

DAILY SCRIPTURE READING:
1-Year Bible Reading Plan:
2 Corinthians 11:16-33, Ecclesiastes 1-2

2-Year Bible Reading Plan:
1 Timothy 1:1-7, Jeremiah 30

Good morning.
The gospel is our life and we must preach it no matter the situation.

Have a prosperous week.
God bless you.

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ALLOW HIS MANIFESTATION

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES  ✨LET CHRIST BE MANIFESTED IN YOU✨  Sunday 11th September . Pastor Chris

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 (Colossians 1:27).

The greatest thing that could ever happen to you isn’t only to have and know Jesus Christ, but to also have Him manifested in your life. If you’re sick in your body today, what you need is the manifestation of Christ in that part of your body. The Bible says, “... For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil” (1 John 3:8). When He’s manifested in your life, everything that’s not of God will give way.

When Christ is manifested in the life of a sinner, the power of sin is broken, and righteousness takes effect. When He’s manifested in the life of one that’s bound, the chains are broken, and deliverance takes place. Christ is the answer. Christ is all you need. Christ is everything. Christ in you is the hope of glory. Let Him be manifested in you—spirit, soul, and body. Subject your will and emotions to Him, to His Word, and you’ll think the thoughts of God, have the emotions of God, and do the will of God.

Then, you can have Him manifested in your physical body. You know, someone can be born again and be blind, lame, sick and afflicted in the body. But if you let Christ manifest Himself in your body, not only will healing result, He’ll vitalize your body and keep it immune to sickness, disease and infirmities. He’ll keep you in divine health.

In John 14:21, the Lord Jesus said, “He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself to him.” That’s what you need; let Him manifest Himself to you. You don’t need the healing; no, you need the one who heals; the healer Himself.

So, give Him your whole spirit, soul and body and your whole life will be full of glory. Hallelujah!

Confession
Christ is alive in me; His divine life is manifested in my spirit, soul and body and in every fibre of my being. He’s made me a champion and a victor forever! He is my life; in Him I live and move and have my being! He’s made me a wonder. Glory to God!

Further Study: 1 John 1:1-2; John 14:23; Romans 8:10

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
: 2 Corinthians 11:1-15, Proverbs 29-31


2-YEAR BIBLE READING
PLAN:
2 thessalonians 3:11-18, Jeremiah 29.

Good morning beloved.
Its another time to fellowship with brethren.
Be in church and on time.
God bless you richly in Jesus Name Amen.

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Move from Believing

Rhapsody of Realities Daily Devotional

Saturday, September 10.

Pastor Chris Oyakhilome PhD

Move From Believing To Faith .

Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed (1 Peter 2:24).

Some Christians find themselves having a conflict between what the Word says and their actual experience. For example, they’ve read and believed our opening verse, yet they’ve battled one ailment after the other and now they’re asking, “What am I supposed to do that I’m not doing?”

A dear lady asked me a similar question, drawing attention to 2 Corinthians 8:9 that says Jesus was made poor that we might be made rich. Then she asked, “If this is true, how come so many Christians are still poor?” She wanted to know what could be done to make that scripture real in their lives.

Here’s what you need to know: When you were born again, you were brought into a life of absolute prosperity, absolute health, strength and victory; it’s been done already. Whether or not you’re enjoying it is your responsibility. The Bible says, “…work out your own salvation…” (Philippians 2:12); meaning that you must live the Word of salvation. Act according to the Word. In Christianity, we do the Word; we’re Word practitioners. You must personalise the Word for yourself and act accordingly.

You’re the one to make the Word real in your life. You’re the one to subdue the circumstances around you. You’re the one to subdue the forces that come against you and the symptoms that try to attack you. You’re the one to use the Word to effect changes.

Things won’t change by themselves; they won’t change because you believe. Believing isn’t enough; to effect the change you need in any area of your life, you must go from believing to faith! You must fight the good fight of faith. The fight of faith is when you consciously live according to the Word of God, irrespective of the circumstances around you and what your senses tell you. It’s when you insist on the Word and hold on to it as the only reality.

                 CONFESSION

I experience the reality of the Word of God as I meditate on, and live in, the Word! I’m making progress, and circumstances are subdued to conform to the reality of God’s Word for my good. The Word of God has the pre-eminence in my life, and it continually produces in me what it talks about, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Further Study:

Hebrews 10:23
Let us hold fast the profession of [our] faith without wavering; (for he [is] faithful that promised;)

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

Romans 4:19-20
And being not weak in faith, he considered not his own body now dead, when he was about an hundred years old, neither yet the deadness of Sarah's womb:
20 He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God;

Daily Scripture Reading

1-Year Bible Reading Plan:
2 Corinthians 10:1-18,
Proverbs 27-28

2-Year Bible Reading Plan:
2 Thessalonians 3:1-10,
Jeremiah 28

Good morning.
Have a pleasant weekend.
God bless you.

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The Act of Waging War

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES

FRIDAY, 9TH SEPTEMBER.

BE ON THE OFFENSIVE AGAINST SATAN.

PASTOR CHRIS OYAKHILOME

Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil (Ephesians 6:11).

You don’t need to pray, “Oh Lord, make me strong; help me to overcome temptations; help me to stand against the devil.” Such a prayer is unnecessary, because He already told you what to do to stand: “Put on the whole armour of God....” With your armour on, you’ll be able to stand your ground and resist every onslaught from the enemy; you’ll not succumb to fear, irrespective of what happens around you.

However, if you don’t put on the armour, it doesn’t matter how intensely you pray; it’ll not work. The instruction is to put on “the whole armour of God,” not some of it. And notice also that it doesn’t say, “So that you may be able to stand against the power of the devil”; that’s because the devil isn’t a factor; he has no power. The new creation is superior to him. The reason you’re to put on the armour of God is for you to be able to stand against “the WILES of the devil,” not his power.

The underlined word is “methodeia” in Greek, from where the English got the word, “method.” It refers to the travesties, stratagems, schemes, and manipulations of the devil. When you’re kitted with the whole armour of God, you’ll have the ability to frustrate and nullify these stratagems and deceptive mechanisms of Satan.

There’re people who aren’t able to stand when troubles come; life becomes miserable for them. Don’t be that way. The Bible says having done all to stand, stand therefore (Ephesians 6:13-14); in other words, endure to the end. Don’t give in; don’t give up. Wear the devil out. He doesn’t have what it takes to withstand you; resist him and he’ll flee from you. How do you resist him? It’s with the spoken Word; that’s part of your armour; it’s called the sword of the Spirit (Ephesians 6:17). Use it and the rest of the armour to keep Satan where he belongs—under your feet!

Prayer
Dear Father, thank you for the instructions in your Word; they’re life to me. I’m fully kitted with the whole armour of God, steadfast, unwavering, firmly rooted, grounded, and unmovable in the face of staggering opposition or contrary circumstances. I render futile the wiles, tactics, manipulations, and strategies of the devil, with my shield of faith, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Further Study:
Psalm 37:39;
2 Corinthians 4:16-18

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
2 Corinthians 8-9, Proverbs 24-26
2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
2 thessalonians 2:11-17, Jeremiah 27

Good morning. The Word of God is prevailing and producing great result in your life today and always.  God bless you

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YOU HAVE BEEN ACCEPTED

Rhapsody of Realities

ACCEPTED IN THE BELOVED.

Thursday, September 8, 2016

Pastor Chris Oyakhilome

According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love: Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will, To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved (Ephesians 1:4-6).

God chose us before the foundation of the world to be holy and without blame before Him in love, and predestined us to be accepted in His presence. It’s part of what His righteousness in our spirits has produced for us; we can boldly stand in the presence of God without guilt, inferiority or condemnation.

No matter where you’ve been, what you’ve done, how deep in the thraldom or valley of sin you’ve been, you’re accepted in Christ Jesus. You don’t have to run from God, because of your sins. Imagine His gracious invitation in Isaiah 1:18; He said, “Come now, and let us reason together, saith the Lord: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.” He’s not mad at you. Submit to His righteousness. Embrace His love. Trust Him with your life, and He’ll make your life glorious.

Now that you’re born again, you’re in Christ; He’s already accepted you; you’re in Him. You dwell in His presence. In His presence, you’re at liberty; you don’t have to be afraid; you’re free to express yourself and be yourself. You’re at liberty to function for Him and live for Him.

Some people are still living their lives in hope that God will accept them based on their good works. But that’s not going to work! The Bible says, “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast” (Ephesians 2:8-9). Furthermore, Galatians 2:16 says, “...by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified”; that means accepted and declared righteous before God!

You don’t have to feel insecure or uncertain about your standing with God. Be bold, confident, assured and glad that you belong to Him; that He brought you into oneness with Himself. Hallelujah!

PRAYER
Dear Father, I thank you for choosing me before the foundation of the world that I should be holy, blameless and accepted in your presence, according to the good pleasure of your will. I function in the consciousness and boldness that I’m justified and have peace with you, enjoying an indissoluble oneness with you, to the praise and glory of your grace, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

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

Psalm 4:3-5
3. But know that the LORD hath set apart him that is godly for himself: the LORD will hear when I call unto him.
4. Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah.
5. Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the LORD.

Colossians 4:2
Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving;

DAILY SCRIPTURE READING:
1-Year Bible Reading Plan: 2 Corinthians 7:2-16, Proverbs 22-23

2-Year Bible Reading Plan: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-10, Jeremiah 26

Good morning. All your needs are supplied according to God’s riches in glory by Christ Jesus. God bless you.

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YOU MUST BELONG

Rhapsody of Realities

YOU MUST BELONG IN A LOCAL CHURCH.

Wednesday, September 7, 2016

Pastor Chris Oyakhilome

Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils (1 Timothy 4:1).

Sometimes, you ask some Christians which church they attend and they say, “I don’t belong to any church. I fellowship wherever I want to; wherever the Spirit leads me.” That’s sad. It’s a show of spiritual immaturity and instability to have such a mind-set. Any Christian who says he or she doesn’t believe in being a member of a local church, is in error, and under the spell of Satan.

We’re clearly admonished in the Scriptures not to forsake the gathering of the saints; our church meetings: “Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching” (Hebrews 10:25). These are the last days, and our opening verse says men shall give heed to “seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils.”

Some people think “seducing spirits” are spirits that seduce men and women in lustful desire, but “seducing spirits,” according to the Scriptures, are spirits that try to lure people out of the Gospel; they lure people away from the truth of the Word. These spirits are working in many people today who go about deceiving others, telling them they don’t have to be members of a local church to serve God. Some have even written books inspired by Satan to convince Christians not to belong in any church, or to lure them from the church into another gospel.

Therefore, beware of them; be wise. Even in regions where there’s hostility against the message of the Gospel, Christians still find time and opportunity to meet. The Church is the ground and pillar of truth; it’s the place where you’re taught the truth—God’s Word that puts you over in life.

Personal Bible study and prayer are very healthy and must be embraced by all Christians, but it must not take the place of corporate worship—the assembly of ourselves together. You have to be in the house of God so you can hear the Word, grow spiritually, and participate effectively in the work and ministry of the Church.

PRAYER
Dear Father, I thank you for the opportunity to fellowship with you and with other believers, and the grace to be vitally involved and committed in spiritual activities organized in the local assembly. I’m blessed to partake of that corporate unction that transforms my life, and makes me more effective in the work of the Kingdom, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:
Acts 9:31
Then had the churches rest throughout all Judaea and Galilee and Samaria, and were edified; and walking in the fear of the Lord, and in the comfort of the Holy Ghost, were multiplied.

Acts 2:41-47
41. Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added [unto them] about three thousand souls.
42. And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.
43. And fear came upon every soul: and many wonders and signs were done by the apostles.
44. And all that believed were together, and had all things common;
45. And sold their possessions and goods, and parted them to all [men], as every man had need.
46. And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart,
47. Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.

Hebrews 10:25
Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some [is]; but exhorting [one another]: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.

DAILY SCRIPTURE READING:
1-Year Bible Reading Plan: 2 Corinthians 6:3-7:1, Proverbs 20-21

2-Year Bible Reading Plan: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12, Jeremiah 25

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