💎✨RHAPSODY OF REALITIES SEPTEMBER TUESDAY 10TH 2024. pastor Chris.💎✨ TOPIC :✨DON’T SEEK TO PLEASE GODLESS MEN✨

💎✨RHAPSODY OF REALITIES SEPTEMBER TUESDAY 10TH 2024. pastor Chris.💎✨ TOPIC :✨DON’T SEEK TO PLEASE GODLESS MEN✨

SCRIPTURE📖 :Be not envious of evil men, nor desire to be with them (Proverbs 24:1 RSV).

Sometimes, you find Christians who envy godless individuals and wish to be in their company. Some get really excited to identify with some “big names.” If, for some reason, they get invited to be in the company of certain well-known people, they consider it a big deal. But that’s not how God sees it. He doesn’t want you to envy Godless men and women.

Remember what He said in Psalm 1:1, “Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful.” You’re blessed for not hanging out with the wicked who despise the way of the Lord and the life of the Kingdom. Don't envy or seek to please them. Even if they’re rich and influential, don’t be enticed by their wealth. 

I came across our opening verse when I was still very young and it gave me good instruction about human relationships: what's good for me and what's not good for me. So, right from a very young age, I’ve never been inspired by people who weren’t living for Christ, irrespective of who they were or what they had.

The next verse to our opening scripture shows why you shouldn’t envy them or enjoy being in their company: “For they spend their days plotting violence and cheating” (Proverbs 24:2 TLB). They have a nature of darkness, but you are a child of light; in fact, you’re light (Ephesians 5:8). Do you see why you should never seek to please them?

The only person you should want to please is the Lord Jesus. That’s important because those who truly love Jesus Christ will be pleased with the things you do. But if those who don’t love Jesus are pleased with the things you do, then there’s a problem and you should be concerned. In Galatians 1:10 CEV, Paul said, “I am not trying to please people. I want to please God. Do you think I am trying to please people? If I were doing that, I would not be a servant of Christ.”

                          CONFESSION

 I don’t envy Godless men or desire to be in their company. I walk as a child of light, for I am light in the Lord. My delight is in pleasing the Lord Jesus, and I seek to honour Him always. I’m guided by the Spirit of God who lives in me and guides me in the path of righteousness, to produce fruits and works of righteousness, in Jesus’Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY: Proverbs 24:1; Ephesians 5:8; Galatians 1:10

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 2

💎✨RHAPSODY OF REALITIES MONDAY 9TH SEPTEMBER 2024. Pastor Chris.💎✨TOPIC :✨THE COUNSELLOR IN YOU✨

💎✨RHAPSODY OF REALITIES MONDAY 9TH SEPTEMBER 2024. Pastor Chris.💎✨

TOPIC :✨THE COUNSELLOR IN YOU✨

SCRIPTURE📖 : Proverbs 11:14

Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety

The term “multitude of counsellors” is an interesting one that’s misunderstood by many to mean a multiplicity of counsellors. Even some Bible versions translate it this way. The NIV version, for instance, says, “For lack of guidance a nation falls, but victory is won through many advisers.” It’s actually not about a multiplicity of counsellors; the Hebrew word translated “multitude” also means “greatness”, while the word translated counsellors is translated ‘counsel’ many more times in the ‘Authorized version.’

Counsellors provide information. A “multitude of counsellors” therefore means that you’re getting sufficient or accurate information to help you decide an appropriate course of action.

Back in those days when this verse was written, they didn’t have access to as much information as we have today. They had what they called the “king’s advisors.” He depended on them for wise counsel. They were the “wise” men: the king’s counsellors, such as Ahitophel in the days of king David; his counsel was said to be as though one had heard from God (2 Samuel 16:23).

But today, we have lots of materials that we can study to get sufficient information on a subject that can help us make an informed decision. So, it’s about quality of information, not about the number of people you’re calling to counsel you.

However, you have the most dependable Counsellor who can give you the most accurate information you require, and that’s the Holy Spirit. The Psalmist said, “I will bless the LORD, who hath given me counsel: my reins also instruct me in the night seasons” (Psalm 16:7). The Holy Spirit is the one who instructs you in your inward man. He gives you instructions by which He guides your life. Some of these may not even be expressly dealt with in the Scriptures.

For example, you could require information concerning travelling or making some purchases. The Counsellor in you—the Holy Spirit—can provide you with necessary information to enable you make the right decisions.

                           PRAYER

Dear Father, I thank you for the Holy Spirit, my divine Counsellor, who lives in me, granting me insight into mysteries and secrets, and sufficient information to make wise and informed decisions and choices. I’m triumphant always and in every place because I’m guided and instructed by the Spirit in all my affairs, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY

John 14:26; John 16:13; John 14:16 AMPC

1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:

2 Corinthians 8-9 & Proverbs 24-26

2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:

2 Thessalonians 2:11-17 & Jeremiah 27

💎✨RHAPSODY OF REALITIES SUNDAY 8TH SEPTEMBER 2024. Pastor Chris.💎✨TOPIC :✨HE KNOWS THE TRUTH ABOUT EVERYTHING✨

💎✨RHAPSODY OF REALITIES SUNDAY 8TH SEPTEMBER 2024. Pastor Chris.💎✨

TOPIC :✨HE KNOWS THE TRUTH ABOUT EVERYTHING✨

SCRIPTURE📖 : 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

Oftentimes, when people get sick, many aren’t aware of the reason for their trouble. They try all kinds of drugs, some of which even cause more problems than they realize. When nothing changes, they begin to wonder, “Why am I going through these difficulties? Why am I feeling so sick? Why is this happening to me?”

Well, the Holy Spirit was sent to guide you into all truth, including the truth about your health. He can help you know the problem and also the solution. Did you know the Holy Spirit is a healer? Yes, He is. The Bible says, “if He lives in you, He will vitalize your physical body.” It doesn’t matter that you’ve been diagnosed with some disease; now that He lives in you, there’s the guarantee for a change. Glory to God!

Maybe you’re a student or you’re carrying out research for a project; the Holy Spirit is the Teacher inside you. You need to listen to Him because He knows everything.

He’s the Spirit of wisdom, knowledge and understanding. He can fill you with the knowledge of God’s will, with all wisdom and spiritual understanding concerning anything. Just ask Him.

The Holy Spirit has come to help you in all aspects of life, whether in business, in family, or in your finances. He’s come to help you gain the mastery, to make you a wonder. Your greatest asset while you’re here in this world is the Holy Spirit. He’ll teach you the Word of God and remind you of things you’ve learned.

The Holy Spirit guides you in prayer and shows you the future. So, with Him, you can never lose or fail. Encourage His work and ministry in your life by acknowledging that He’s in you and with you always. You can speak with Him more than you do anyone else. Thank Him for being your ever-present teacher, helper and guide.

                                 PRAYER

Dear Father, thank you for the ministry of the Holy Spirit in my life. I’m always attentive to His guidance, as He leads me in victory in every aspect of my life: in my finances, health, job, family, relationships, and ministry. I walk in wisdom and discernment, always knowing the steps to take as I fulfill my destiny in Christ, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY

John 16:13 AMPC; John 14:26; Romans 8:26-27 AMPC

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

💎✨RHAPSODY OF REALITIES SATURDAY 7TH SEPTEMBER 2024. Pastor Chris.💎✨ TOPIC :✨THE HOLY SPIRIT CONVICTS THE WORLD✨

💎✨RHAPSODY OF REALITIES SATURDAY 7TH SEPTEMBER 2024. Pastor Chris.💎✨

 TOPIC :✨THE HOLY SPIRIT CONVICTS THE WORLD✨

SCRIPTURE 📖: John 16:8

And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment

The Lord Jesus made the statement above in one of the last meetings He had with His disciples

before He was crucified. During the long teaching, which started in the 13th chapter, He told them He was going away and the disciples were puzzled. Then, He said, “And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever; Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive…” (John 14:16-17).

In subsequent verses, He told them who the Comforter is: “But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost…” (John 14:26). This was the same person He was referring to in chapter 16 when He said, “And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment” (John 16:8). What did He mean by this statement?

The word “reprove” is translated from the Greek word “elegcho”, which means “to convict” or “to convince.” This is the work of the Holy Spirit. When Jesus preached, many didn’t believe. Even though certain individuals believed and received miracles, the people generally didn’t believe.

The Bible says, “But though he had done so many miracles before them, yet they believed not on him” (John 12:37). They weren’t convicted. Why? Because the Holy Spirit hadn’t been poured out on the people. But Jesus said when the Holy Spirit comes, He will convict the world of sin, of righteousness, and of judgment.

Today, men can be convicted in their hearts— convinced—when they hear the Word of God because the Holy Spirit has been poured out. The reason you’re convinced that Jesus is the Son of God even though you haven’t seen Him is because the Holy Spirit brought that revelation to your Spirit. It wasn’t a man that convinced you; the Holy Spirit did that in your heart. You believe because He helped you to believe.

That’s why when you go out to win souls, it’s important to do so by the power of the Holy Spirit. He’s the one who convicts the people; He convinces those listening to you and makes them believe. Glory to God!

                          PRAYER

Dear Father, thank you for the ministry of the Holy Spirit around the world today as your children proclaim the Gospel everywhere; our listeners are convinced and converted. There’s a great harvest of souls into the Kingdom today, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY

John 14:16-17; John 14:26; John 16:8 AMPC

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

💎✨RHAPSODY OF REALITIES FRIDAY 6TH SEPTEMBER 2024. Pastor Chris.💎✨TOPIC :✨THE GLORY IN SUBMISSION✨

💎✨RHAPSODY OF REALITIES  FRIDAY 6TH SEPTEMBER 2024. Pastor Chris.💎✨

TOPIC :✨THE GLORY IN SUBMISSION✨

SCRIPTURE 📖: John 12:23

And Jesus answered them, saying, The hour is come, that the Son of man should be glorified

Sometimes, when we tell people the Lord has glorified them, they expect to see something outwardly, like a ray of light glowing from their skin. But that’s not what the Bible teaches. The glory of God isn’t necessarily felt or perceived by the senses. It’s something you recognize with your spirit.

Look at Jesus. The Bible tells us in John 12 of some Greeks who sought an audience with Him. When He was told that they had come to see Him, He knew this was a sign: It was time for the salvation of the Gentiles. This also signified that He was about to die. Jesus responded by saying, “…The hour is come, that the Son of man should be glorified. Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit” (John 12:23-24).

When Jesus said, “The hour is come, that the Son of man should be glorified,” the Bible didn’t record that any spectacular event transpired. The heavens didn’t open up, and there was no earthquake. In the next chapter, while Jesus was sitting with His disciples at passover, Judas got up after supper and went away hurriedly. Jesus then said, “…Now is the Son of man glorified, and God is glorified in him” (John 13:31).

The Bible didn’t say lights started beaming everywhere because He was glorified. No. The glory was in His submission. Here’s what the Master did: He submitted Himself totally to the will of the Father and declared, “Now is the Son of man glorified.” The submission of one’s life to the Spirit is where the glory is.

The more yielded you are to Him, the more your glory increases. The less yielded you are, the less of God’s glory is manifested in your life. So, what would you rather do? Be yielded to Him! Do the Word, walking in the Spirit, and you’ll experience greater manifestations of His glory in your life. Hallelujah!

                        PRAYER

Dear Father, I thank you for your glory in my life. Thank you for the privilege and blessing to experience ever- increasing glory as I do your Word and carry out every instruction of the Spirit that I receive, in Jesus’ Name. Amen

FURTHER STUDY

John 12:23-24 NIV; John 13:31; John 17:22;

Philippians 2:8-9

1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:

2 Corinthians 5:1-6:1-2 & Proverbs 18-19

2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:

1 Thessalonians 5:12-28 & Jeremiah 24

✨RHAPSODY OF REALITIES THURSDAY 5TH SEPTEMBER 2024. Pastor Chris.💎✨TOPIC :✨YOU GIVE LIGHT TO THE WORLD✨

💎✨RHAPSODY OF REALITIES THURSDAY 5TH SEPTEMBER 2024. Pastor Chris.💎✨

TOPIC :✨YOU GIVE LIGHT TO THE WORLD✨

SCRIPTURE📖: John 9:5

As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world

On a certain day as Jesus passed by, he saw a man who was blind from birth. His disciples, who

were with Him, asked if the man’s blindness was a result of his sin or his parents’ sins. But Jesus replied that it had nothing to do with either the man’s or his parent’s sin (John 9:3). But then He made a remarkable statement in the fifth verse: “As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world.”

After saying this, Jesus did something mind-blowing: He spat on the ground, made clay with the spittle, and rubbed it into the man’s eyes. Historians tell us the man wasn’t just blind; he had no eyeballs but empty sockets. Jesus performed a miracle by turning clay into eyes, having said, “As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world.” Do you know what this means?

Every time Jesus used that expression, “I AM”, He was reiterating what God said to Moses when he asked, “What is your name?” and God said, “I AM.” God was saying to Moses, “I am whatever you need me to be. If you need deliverance, I am your deliverance. If you need salvation, I am your salvation. If you need healing, I am your healing. What is it you need? I AM.”

So, when Jesus said, “I AM…,” He was saying the same thing God said: “I am what you need.” He saw a man who didn’t have eyes and said, “I am the light of the world.” Remember what the Bible says, “The light of the body is the eye…” (Matthew 6:22, Luke 11:34). So, Jesus was saying, “I am the eyes of the world. Without me, the world can’t see.” Right away, He proved it and gave the man eyes.

Now, here’s the most intriguing part: the same Jesus said, “Ye are the light of the world…” (Matthew 5:14). That means, just like Him, you give “eyes”—sight—to the world! Without you, the world can’t see. You give direction, clarity, and vision to the world. Even now, boldly declare, “I am the light of the world!” It means that when you go out and meet someone who is down, you can lift such a person up. Someone can have his eyes restored just because you showed up; someone who was sick can get healed. Hallelujah!

                           PRAYER

Dear Father, you’ve made me a light in this world; equipped and empowered to bring hope, healing, and deliverance to those around me. Your light in me dispels darkness. Thank you for making me an oasis of love and a haven of peace, joy, hope and faith in a troubled world; what a privilege! Thank you Father, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY

Matthew 5:14-16; Ephesians 5:8; Philippians 2:15

1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:

2 Corinthians 3:7-4:1-18 & Proverbs 16-17

2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:

1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 & Jeremiah 23

💎✨RHAPSODY OF REALITIES SEPTEMBER WEDNESDAY 4TH 2024. pastor Chris💎✨TOPIC :✨IT’S A GOOD FIGHT✨

💎✨RHAPSODY OF REALITIES SEPTEMBER WEDNESDAY 4TH 2024. pastor Chris💎✨

TOPIC :✨IT’S A GOOD FIGHT✨

SCRIPTURE📖 :Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses (1 Timothy 6:12).

Whether you know it or not, as a Christian, you’re in a fight. Some people don’t like to hear this because they’re just not willing to fight. Instead, they hope that things will somehow just fall into place. No! You’ve got to fight. Why? Because there’s an adversary working to ensure that things don’t fall into place for you.

Understand that the world is hostile to your faith; it’s hostile to the Kingdom of God. Jesus, however, said, “Cheer up; I have overcome the world” (John 16:33). So, we’re not trying to overcome the world; we already did in Christ Jesus and keep it in that position with our faith. The Bible says our faith is the victory that triumphs over the world: “For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith” (1 John 5:4).

Now you can understand why He tells us to fight the good fight of faith. Faith is the victory, so always see with the eyes of faith. See the end from the beginning and stay focused on the Word, knowing that no matter what happens, your victory is guaranteed. It’s called the good f ight of faith because you always win.

Here are three important things to note as you fight the good fight of faith: refuse to consider sensory perceptions and focus on the Word. Secondly, keep renewing your mind with the Word, and let it be your motivation (Romans 12:2; James 1:25). Then, meditate on the Word to deepen its impact in your life (Joshua 1:8). Hallelujah!

                                     PRAYER

Dear Father, I thank you for the victory you’ve given me in Jesus Christ. I stand firm in the authority you've given me, knowing that no weapon formed against me shall prosper. Thank you for the divine life in me, working in every fibre of my being. I'm victorious in every situation, in Jesus' Name. Amen.

 FURTHER STUDY: 1 John 4:4; 2 Corinthians 10:3-4; Ephesians 6:10-11

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:

 2 Corinthians 2:5-3:1-6 & Proverbs 14-15

 2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: 1 Thessalonians 4:9-18 & Jeremiah 22