💎✨RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONAL SUNDAY, 23RD NOVEMBER. PASTOR CHRIS.💎✨TOPIC :✨FORGIVENESS AND HEALING✨

💎✨RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONAL SUNDAY, 23RD NOVEMBER. PASTOR CHRIS.💎✨

TOPIC :✨FORGIVENESS AND HEALING✨

SCRIPTURE 📖:Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much (James 5:16).

There’s a divine principle revealed in the verse above that many often overlook, and it’s the fact that healing can result, not only from prayer, but also from the rightness of our hearts, our humility and love toward one another in the body of Christ. For example, when you offend your fellow brother or sister in Christ, you should be quick to say, “I’m sorry; it was wrong of me to have spoken to you the way I did; I misjudged you. Forgive me.”

That’s what it means to confess your faults one to another. It means being humble enough to admit when you've spoken harshly, misjudged someone, or held on to an offense in your heart. Also, rather than condemn or criticize others, you pray for them. The Bible says that when you do this, it leads to healing. Read the opening scripture again.

It brings to mind a remarkable testimony told many years ago by R.W. Shambach about two women in a church he pastored. One had a goitre that wouldn’t heal despite countless prayers. The other couldn’t receive the Holy Spirit, no matter who laid hands on her. Unknown to many, the two women held a long grudge against each other.

 

One day, during a church service, the pastor observed their behaviour and was prompted to intervene. He boldly confronted them and urged them to reconcile. As they tearfully forgave each other and embraced, a miracle happened instantly: the goitre vanished, and the other lady began speaking in tongues. No additional prayer was necessary. What a lesson this is!

Sometimes, what might be hindering some people’s miracle isn’t the lack of prayer but their attitude. Perhaps they’re harbouring resentment, bitterness, or they’re refusing to walk in love. God pays attention to how you treat your brothers and sisters in Christ. Be warm and loving to everyone. There should never be any person that you don’t like.

Some people greet and relate with everyone else joyfully, but when it comes to a certain individual, their demeanour changes. That’s not the way of Christ. He calls us to love one another, forgive freely, and live peaceably with all men. Refuse to harbour grudges. As the Bible says, be quick to forgive, and quicker to pray for those who hate you, persecute, or spitefully use you (Matthew 5:44). It’s the way to a life of health, wholeness and unending blessings. Hallelujah!

PRAYER

Dear Father, I thank you for the humility and love that your Word and the Holy Spirit have produced in me. I walk in love toward all, quick to forgive and ready to intercede for others. I’m a channel of healing, restoration and peace, and my heart is full of your grace, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:

Colossians 3:12-13 Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering; 13 Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.

Matthew 5:23-24 Therefore if thou bring thy gift to the altar, and there rememberest that thy brother hath ought against thee; 24 Leave there thy gift before the altar, and go thy way; first be reconciled to thy brother, and then come and offer thy gift.

Ephesians 4:32 And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

1 Peter 1:22-2:1-25 & Ezekiel 29-30

 

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

John 14:1-9 & 1 Chronicles 23

*STUDY YOUR RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONAL*═══════════════TOPIC :🌏💦DON’T LOSE YOUR FIRE - PASTOR CHRIS OYAKHILOME💦🌏*═══════════════SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22ND 2025

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TOPIC :🌏💦DON’T LOSE YOUR FIRE - PASTOR CHRIS OYAKHILOME💦🌏*

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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22ND 2025

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SCRIPTURE :📖_Never lag in zeal and in earnest endeavor; be aglow and burning with the Spirit, serving the Lord (Romans 12:11 AMPC)._*

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The tendency of fire is to burn out. So, for fire to be sustained, it must be fuelled. The same is true of your zeal and passion for the Lord and spiritual things. Read our opening scripture again; it says, *_“Never lag in zeal and in earnest endeavor; be aglow and burning with the Spirit, serving the Lord.”_*

 

In other words, be consistently ablaze for the Lord. It’s your responsibility. Be a burning and a shining light. Some may criticize you for it; they may call you a “fanatic” or an extremist. Others may outrightly ridicule you and persecute you for your spirituality, but that doesn’t matter. What matters is that you’re doing the right thing, fulfilling your purpose in Christ.

 

It’s the will of God for you to live in a continual state of spiritual incandescence, always radiating His presence. He wants you burning with the Spirit and manifesting His life and power every day and in every place. The secret is staying filled with the Spirit: *_“And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit; Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord; Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ; Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God”_* (Ephesians 5:18-21).

 

Constantly fellowship with the Holy Spirit and meditate on the Word. Pray often, especially for those in your world; your cell members, your leaders, your church family, your friends and loved ones, and those with whom you work or do business. Write their names down and continue to prevail in intercession for them.

 

There’s something about prevailing prayer; it’s one of the ways to sustain your holy glow, the fire of the Spiri that keeps you fervent and passionate about the things of God. It doesn’t matter how much you’ve studied or how much you know. It doesn’t matter what the Lord has told you; you must stay in fellowship with Him through prayer; otherwise, you could lose the spiritual fervour that should accompany your knowledge.

 

There’s a passion, a divine glow that comes from consistent, earnest prayer, and without it, your spiritual energy could wane. So spend time in heartfelt intercession, and you’ll always be lambent in the spirit.

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*PRAYER🗣*

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*_Dear Father, I thank you for igniting my heart with passion and zeal for the things of the Spirit. I remain steadfast and burning with the Holy Ghost, serving you with joy and power. I’m ever aglow, fervent in spirit, giving myself continually to prayer and to the ministry of the Word, in Jesus’ Name. Amen._*

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*FURTHER STUDY📖:*

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*Romans 12:11 TPT* Be enthusiastic to serve the Lord, keeping your passion toward him boiling hot! Radiate with the glow of the Holy Spirit and let him fill you with excitement as you serve him. 

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*1 Thessalonians 5:17* Pray without ceasing.

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

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*Luke 9:29* And as he prayed, the fashion of his countenance was altered, and his raiment was white and glistering. 

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DAILY SCRIPTURE READING📖

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1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN : 1 Peter 1:1-21 & Ezekiel 27-28

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN : John 13:31-38 & 1 Chronicles 22

💎✨RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONALSUNDAY NOVEMBER 16TH 2025. PASTOR CHRIS.💎✨TOPIC :✨THE KINGDOM, THE FIELD, AND THE SEED✨

💎✨RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONAL

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 16TH 2025. PASTOR CHRIS.💎✨

TOPIC :✨THE KINGDOM, THE FIELD, AND THE SEED✨

SCRIPTURE 📖:Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a man which sowed good seed in his field (Matthew 13:24).

The Lord Jesus, in His remarkable teachings about the Kingdom, used parables to unveil profound truths. One of such examples is the parable of the wheat and tares in Matthew 13. He said, "...the kingdom of heaven is likened unto a man which sowed good seed in his field" (Matthew 13:24). That "man" is the Lord Himself, while the "good seed" represents the children of the Kingdom. The "field," as He later explained, is the world.

This is extraordinary. The Lord sowed good seed, not in someone else's field, but in His own field. That tells you the world is His field and part of His Kingdom. It belongs to Him. No matter what we see in the world today, no matter how polluted it appears, the field still belongs to Jesus.

The Bible says while men slept, the enemy came and sowed tares in the field. Tares are the children of the wicked one. The Lord Jesus explained clearly that the enemy who sowed these tares is the devil. So we understand why both good and evil are seen operating side-by-side in the world and even in places associated with God's work.

In verse 30, while still explaining the same parable, the Master said, “Let both grow together until the harvest: and in the time of harvest I will say to the reapers, Gather ye together first the tares, and bind them in bundles to burn them: but gather the wheat into my barn.” That harvest is the end of the world, and the reapers are the angels. At the appointed time, the tares will be gathered and burned, but the wheat, the righteous, will be gathered into His barn. Glory to God! This is so comforting.

We're the good seed, the children of the Kingdom, planted in the field of the world for a purpose. That's why we can stand boldly anywhere and declare, "We own the world,” because it belongs to our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, and we’re His heirs. We’re in charge and in control; we're here to shine and bear fruits of righteousness. No matter what opposition or darkness there is, remember this: the field is His and He planted you in it. So, shine as a light, reign as a king, and bring in the harvest. Hallelujah!

PRAYER / CONFESSION

I shine as a light and bear fruits of righteousness. I dominate and prevail over the works of darkness because I’m the seed of Christ. Thank you, Lord, for making me a vessel of glory and impact in this generation, winning souls and bringing many into the Kingdom. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY

Matthew 13:24-30; Matthew 13: 38-40; 1 Corinthians 10:26

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

Hebrews 12:14-29; Ezekiel 13-15

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

John 12:20-29; 1 Chronicles 16

💎✨RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONALWEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 12TH 2025.💎✨ PASTOR CHRIS.TOPIC :✨THE POWER OF "EPIGNOSIS"✨

💎✨RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONAL

WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 12TH 2025.💎✨ PASTOR CHRIS.

TOPIC :✨THE POWER OF "EPIGNOSIS"✨

SCRIPTURE📖 :Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord (2 Peter 1:2).

The Apostle Peter addresses those who have obtained like precious faith through the righteousness of God and our Saviour Jesus Christ. Then he declares, "Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord" (2 Peter 1:2).

But he's not referring to just any kind of knowledge. The Greek word used for knowledge here is “Epignosis,” a specialized knowledge. It refers to the knowledge that comes through relationship and experience. It's knowledge that relates with that object of knowledge or that which is known. You may know something intellectually, but that doesn't mean you relate with it.

“Epignosis” is full, deep, exact knowledge. Think of it like footballers: some of them can control the ball with astonishing mastery. It's as though they've become one with the ball. They've made friends with it. To them, it's no longer just a piece of leather but something that has gained a personality to them.

Contrast that with someone who has general knowledge about the round leather ball. He or she might know the material, size, or structure of the ball. He may even be able to tell you the science behind its design, but he can't control it. He has no mastery of the ball.

Mastery comes by relationship, and “Epignosis” is the knowledge that makes us masters. It unites the knower with that which is known. It comes through meditation on the Word—when the Word becomes personal to you and moves from theory to relationship. This establishes you and causes grace and peace to be multiplied in your life. So, cultivate that relationship with the Word. Let it become more than information. Let it become a living reality; your life will blossom, and you’ll be a wonder to your world.

PRAYER / CONFESSION

Dear Father, thank you for bringing me into a deeper and more intimate knowledge of you through your Word. I walk in multiplied grace and peace today, functioning with the precise and full knowledge of your Word. My spirit is established, strengthened and aligned with your perfect will for my life, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY

Joshua 1:8 AMPC; Colossians 1:9-10; 2 Peter 3:18

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

Hebrews 10:19-39; Ezekiel 3-4

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

John 11:35-46; 1 Chronicles 12

💎✨RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONALTUESDAY NOVEMBER 11TH 2025. PASTOR CHRIS.💎✨TOPIC :✨MINISTERING BY THE SPIRIT✨

💎✨RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONAL

TUESDAY NOVEMBER 11TH 2025. PASTOR CHRIS.💎✨

TOPIC :✨MINISTERING BY THE SPIRIT✨

SCRIPTURE 📖:And he took him aside from the multitude, and put his fingers into his ears, and he spit, and touched his tongue; And looking up to heaven, he sighed, and saith unto him, Ephphatha, that is, Be opened (Mark 7:33-34).

Consider how the Lord ministered healing to the deaf-mute in our opening scripture. When you study the Gospels, you’ll notice that He ministered to people in different ways. In Matthew 12:13, when He healed a man with a withered hand, He said to him, “... Stretch forth your hand...” and when the man obeyed, his withered hand was restored. The Master didn’t need to physically touch the man; He only spoke to him.

In some other instances, He used more personal and physical methods to bring healing to people. For example, in Luke 18:42, He told a blind man, “Receive your sight,” and his sight was restored. Similarly, in John 9:6-7, the Lord spat on the ground, made clay with the spittle, anointed a man’s eyes with it and instructed him to go wash in the Pool of Siloam. Consequently, his sight was restored.

Even though the Lord didn’t always minister in the same way to everyone, one thing was constant: He ministered to them by and through the Spirit, despite their unique conditions or cases. It’s the same today. He sent us to heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, cast out devils and raise the dead, and we do these by the Spirit. 

We know by the Spirit when all we’re to do is merely speak words, lay hands, or do something unique or specific as prompted by the same Spirit. In the Healing School, for example, that’s what happens. When I step up to minister to someone, oftentimes, I see by the Spirit, a quick vision of what I’m to do, either before I approach the person or right when I’m standing before him or her. This is through the gifts of the Spirit.

It’s different from ministering solely through faith. In that case, you may have to preach a message and act your faith together with the individual, and that’d produce healing through your mutual faith. But the key is being in the Spirit; being full of the Spirit: “And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit” (Ephesians 5:18).

PRAYER / CONFESSION

Thank you, Father, for the ministry of the Holy Spirit in my life; I function by the Spirit. I walk in His visions, promptings and blessings. My spirit is sensitive, and my faith is active. I minister in your Name with boldness and divine direction, bringing healing to the sick and blessings to my world, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY

Zechariah 4:6; 1 Corinthians 12:7-11; Romans 8:14; John 6:63

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

Hebrews 10:1-18; Ezekiel 1-2

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

John 11:24-34; 1 Chronicles 11

💎✨RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONALMONDAY NOVEMBER 10TH 2025. PASTOR CHRIS.💎✨TOPIC :✨STRENGTHENED AND ESTABLISHED✨

💎✨RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONAL

MONDAY NOVEMBER 10TH 2025. PASTOR CHRIS.💎✨

TOPIC :✨STRENGTHENED AND ESTABLISHED✨

SCRIPTURE📖 :For I long to see you, that I may impart unto you some spiritual gift, to the end ye may be established (Romans 1:11).

The word "established" in the scripture above is translated from the Greek "sterizo," which means to be made strong or strengthened again. Paul longed to see the Christians in Rome so he could minister to them to be strengthened, spiritually fortified, and grounded.

This same word appears in Acts 15:41, where it says, "And he went through Syria and Cilicia, confirming the churches." Here, it’s translated as “confirming,” but it’s the same Greek word, “sterizo.” You’d also find it in Acts 16:5 translated as “established”: "And so were the churches established in the faith, and increased in number daily." 

When the churches were strengthened, they grew. Establishment in the Word and in the Spirit results in spiritual maturity and church growth. This spiritual strengthening isn't just about an increase in the number of people in the church; it's about the spiritual depth and stability of the members. Paul's impartation was to make them strong, to give them a spiritual advantage.

That's the real “confirmation”; it’s not achieved through religious rituals or recitations, but by the power of the Holy Spirit, through the Word and oftentimes, the laying on of hands. Sometimes, for you to operate at a new and higher level of ministry requires more grace, this kind of strengthening; and you must be positioned to receive it.

James 4:6 says, "But he giveth more grace…." When there's a new challenge, a new assignment, or an expanded vision, what you need is more grace. So, receive it even now, and function at a new and higher level; established, strong and courageous for the work of the Kingdom. Amen.

PRAYER / CONFESSION

Dear Father, thank you for the impartation of spiritual gifts and the abundance of grace at work in my life. My spirit is strengthened and established by your Word. I receive more grace for every new level, new responsibility, and greater vision. I walk in the fullness of your divine enablement and fulfil my calling gloriously, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY

2 Timothy 1:6; Acts 14:21-23; James 4:6; Ephesians 3:14-16

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

Hebrews 9:11-28; Lamentations 3-5

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

John 11:14-23; 1 Chronicles 10

💎✨RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONALFRIDAY NOVEMBER 7TH 2025. PASTOR CHRIS.💎✨TOPIC :✨TAKE ADVANTAGE OF SOUL-WINNING OPPORTUNITIES✨

💎✨RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONAL

FRIDAY NOVEMBER 7TH 2025. PASTOR CHRIS.💎✨

TOPIC :✨TAKE ADVANTAGE OF SOUL-WINNING OPPORTUNITIES✨

SCRIPTURE 📖:Then the Spirit said unto Philip, Go near, and join thyself to this chariot (Acts 8:29).

Always, the Holy Spirit, who is the Master Strategist, guides us in our soul-winning efforts. He leads you from within and makes your witnessing effective, guiding you on the right words to say and actions to take. He opens the door and expects you to recognise and seize the moment.

Consider, for example, how He guided Philip in Acts 8 to minister to the Ethiopian eunuch. Philip had already received direction from an angel to go to a certain location, but when he arrived there, the Holy Spirit spoke to him and gave him clear instructions on what to do: "Then the Spirit said unto Philip, Go near, and join thyself to this chariot" (Acts 8:29).

Notice how precise the Spirit’s instruction was: “Go near, and join thyself to this chariot.” With that, Philip understood what was required because he was evangelism-conscious. He didn’t ask, “What next?” or hesitate; rather, upon getting to the chariot, he immediately began expounding the Scriptures to the Ethiopian Eunuch (Read Acts 8:30-39). That’s how soul winners operate.

When you're attuned to the Spirit, He doesn’t have to give you a full script. You recognise the moment, and you know what to say. The Holy Spirit simply opens the door and you walk in, equipped and ready. That’s how Philip led the Ethiopian eunuch to Christ. You must be that kind of Christian: one who takes full advantage of soul-winning opportunities.

Many times, I’ve had such moments. Even before the conversation begins, I’m already speaking in tongues under my breath, preparing “the soil.” I don’t waste time. I go straight to the point: “Have you received the Holy Spirit?” or “Are you born again?”

I don’t want to leave the conversation without talking about Jesus. What if that’s the only chance I’ll ever get? What if it’s their only opportunity to hear the Gospel? So, when the Holy Spirit nudges you, seize the moment. Speak boldly. Recognise the open door and walk through it.

PRAYER / CONFESSION

Dear Father, thank you for the Holy Spirit who lives in me and guides me in all things. I’m sensitive to His leading and alert to the opportunities He presents. I walk through every open door with boldness and wisdom, fulfilling your call to win souls, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY

Acts 8:29-35; John 4:4-14; 2 Timothy 4:2

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

Hebrews 7; Jeremiah 50-51

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

John 10:22-32; 1 Chronicles 7