💎✨RHAPSODY OF REALITIES SUNDAY APRIL 6TH2025. PASTOR CHRIS.💎✨TOPIC :✨AN UNCONDITIONAL INSTRUCTION✨

💎✨RHAPSODY OF REALITIES SUNDAY APRIL 6TH2025. PASTOR CHRIS.💎✨

TOPIC :✨AN UNCONDITIONAL INSTRUCTION✨

SCRIPTURE 📖:Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee (Exodus 20:12).

The Word of God provides clear instructions about the relationship between children and their parents. The apostle Paul in Ephesians 6:1-3 (AMPC) highlights the importance of children obeying and honouring their parents: “CHILDREN, OBEY your parents in the Lord [as His representatives], for this is just and right. Honour (esteem and value as precious) your father and your mother--this is the first commandment with a promise-- That all may be well with you and that you may live long on the earth.” 

When you dishonour your parents, it affects your life negatively. Success may come, but it can be fleeting, with cycles of ups and downs, losses, and instability. It’s one of the reasons some people experience unexplainable instability, setbacks, and even premature death.

So, do what the Word says; honour your parents or those who may be standing in that role over you. When you do, the result is clear: “It shall be well with you in life.” Honouring your parents isn’t just about your actions, but also about your attitude. The way you speak to them matters. You must treat them with utmost regard and respect. 

Furthermore, observe that God didn’t add any condition to you honouring your parents. He didn’t say, “Honour your father and mother if they treat you well”; no! Their status as your parents is enough qualification for them to be honoured. It makes no difference what issues or challenges they may have; they’re your parents, and you’re obligated to honour them. 

If your mother or father is unwell or living in poor conditions, do something about it; show care. Others may disregard them, but they’re your parents, not theirs. You might say, “My parents were very mean to me and didn’t give me the right love and care as a child; therefore, I don’t feel I should honour them.” Well, they’re still your parents, and you have a duty to respect and honour them regardless. You have to do what the Word says.

No matter how much you speak in tongues or demonstrate spiritual fervour, it can’t replace this biblical principle. God’s Word is consistent, and honouring your parents is a divine instruction that brings blessings and ensures your journey in life is pleasant—upward and forward. Hallelujah!

PRAYER / CONFESSION

Dear Father, thank you for teaching me the importance of honouring my parents and those you’ve placed to watch over me in the Lord. I show them the respect and regard they deserve; thus, my path in life is one of success and victory, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY

Exodus 20:12 AMPC; Proverbs 1:8-9; Colossians 3:20

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

Luke 11:1-13; Judges 1-2

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

Matthew 27:45-54; Leviticus 6

💎✨RHAPSODY OF REALITIES SATURDAY APRIL 5TH 2025. PASTOR CHRIS.💎✨TOPIC :✨THE INFLUENCE OF GODLY HERITAGE✨

💎✨RHAPSODY OF REALITIES SATURDAY APRIL 5TH 2025. PASTOR CHRIS.💎✨

TOPIC :✨THE INFLUENCE OF GODLY HERITAGE✨

SCRIPTURE📖 :And all thy children shall be taught of the LORD; and great shall be the peace of thy children_ *(Isaiah 54:13)*

There’s a huge difference between those who honour the Lord and those who don’t, and this difference extends to their children. Let’s examine this from the Scriptures. Isaiah 49:25 says, *“But thus saith the LORD, Even the captives of the mighty shall be taken away, and the prey of the terrible shall be delivered: for I will contend with him that contendeth with thee, and I will save thy children.”*

What a commitment from God! He promises to fight for those who honour Him, contending with those who trouble them and saving their children. This promise is reinforced in Isaiah 54:13. It says, *“And all thy children shall be taught of the LORD; and great shall be the peace of thy children.”* This is God’s assurance: children of those who honour Him are taught by the Lord, and they experience great peace.

What about those who don’t know God? Psalm 58:3 reveals their plight: *“The wicked are estranged from the womb: they go astray as soon as they be born, speaking lies.”* The wicked are separated from God even before birth. From the womb, their lives are misdirected, growing up in deceit because they lack the truth of God’s Word.

If you’re reading this and you’re not born again, more so if you’re an offspring of unsaved parents, the Bible explains why your life might seem directionless, and spiritual things appear incomprehensible to you. You were estranged from God from birth, programmed to follow a path away from Him.

This isn’t something you can change by your efforts alone. You need the mercy and grace of God. Ask the Lord to come into your heart and give you a new life. You can do this right now by turning to the *“Prayer Of Salvation”* page; say that prayer, and mean the words from your heart, and you’d receive the life and nature of God.

For parents who are already in Christ, their children are spiritually impacted even from the womb. A child conceived by Spirit-filled parents carries the blessing of God’s Spirit before birth. This is the stark difference between those born to parents in Christ and those who aren’t.

                         *PRAYER*

_Dear heavenly Father, I pray for those who are yet to know you, or are estranged from you, that they receive your mercy and grace and come into the light of your glorious salvation, and walk in the truth. Thank you for the blessing of your Spirit, and the new life you give to all who call upon you for salvation, in Jesus’ Name. Amen._

*FURTHER STUDY:*

*Proverbs 22:6* Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. 

*Acts 2:39* For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, [even] as many as the Lord our God shall call. 

*2 Timothy 3:15* And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. 

*1 Year Bible Reading Plan :* Luke 10:25-42 & Joshua 23-24

*2 Year Bible Reading Plan :* Matthew 27:38-44 & Leviticus 5

💎✨RHAPSODY OF REALITIES FRIDAY APRIL 4TH. PASTOR CHRIS.💎✨TOPIC :✨THERE’S PROFIT IN ALL LABOUR✨

💎✨RHAPSODY OF REALITIES FRIDAY APRIL 4TH. PASTOR CHRIS.💎✨

TOPIC :✨THERE’S PROFIT IN ALL LABOUR✨

📖SCRIPTURE :In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury (Proverbs 14:23).

The opening verse draws a stark contrast between working hard, being diligent, and idle talk or laziness. The “idle talker”or lazy person tends to poverty. The term penury is synonymous with poverty, lack, want, or being broke. Proverbs 14:23 (CEV) says, *_“Hard work is worthwhile, but empty talk will make you poor.”_*

People who work hard receive something for their efforts; their labour produces results. But there are those who engage in endless chatter; they criticize everything. They know what the government, the governor, the mayor, and even the president ought to be doing. They have opinions on every subject, but do nothing themselves.

The Bible is clear about such individuals: their mere talk, without the right actions, will lead to lack and poverty. Idle talkers may sound knowledgeable and convincing, but their words have no value. No wonder the Word emphasizes the importance of diligence and warns against idleness. Proverbs 10:4-5 says, *_“He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich. He that gathereth in summer is a wise son: but he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame.”_*

Proverbs 12:24 further contradistinguishes between the diligent and the sluggard; it says, *_“The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.”_*

God's plan for you, however, is far beyond simply working hard to avoid poverty; rather, it is for you to prosper in every area of your life. He expresses this clearly in 3 John 1:2. It says, *_“Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.”_*

This is God’s desire for you —to experience true prosperity in every dimension of your life: spiritually, materially, and physically. Therefore, choose to be productive. Engage diligently in your work or business and in what God has called you to do. Align yourself with God’s vision of prosperity, applying wisdom and diligence in your pursuits. And because God delights in your prosperity, He’ll bless your work and cause you to walk in abundance and unending supply. Praise God!

                               *PRAYER*

*_Dear Father, thank you for the wisdom of your Word that guides me in the path of productivity and prosperity. As a diligent and productive steward, my works are blessed and I’m prospering in every area of my life, even as my soul prospers. I enjoy unending prosperity and abundance, in Jesus’ Name. Amen._*

                   *FURTHER STUDY:*

*Proverbs 10:4-5* He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: But the hand of the diligent maketh rich. *5* He that gathereth in summer is a wise son: But he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame.

*1 Corinthians 15:58* Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.

*Psalm 1:1-3* 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. *2* But his delight is in the law of the LORD; And in his law doth he meditate day and night. *3* And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, That bringeth forth his fruit in his season; His leaf also shall not wither; And whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN : Luke 10:1-24 & Joshua 20-22

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN : Matthew 27:26-37 & Leviticus 4

If you are not yet born again, we invite you to make Jesus Christ the LORD of your life by praying thus:

*_“O Lord God, I believe with all my heart in Jesus Christ, Son of the living God. I believe He died for me and God raised Him from the dead. I believe He’s alive today. I confess with my mouth that Jesus Christ is the Lord of my life from this day. Through Him and in His Name, I have eternal life; I’m born again. Thank you Lord for saving my soul! I’m now a child of God. Hallelujah!”_*

💎✨RHAPSODY OF REALITIES THURSDAY APRIL 3RD 2025. PASTOR CHRIS.💎✨TOPIC :✨HIS ULTIMATE PURPOSE✨

💎✨RHAPSODY OF REALITIES THURSDAY APRIL 3RD 2025. PASTOR CHRIS.💎✨

TOPIC :✨HIS ULTIMATE PURPOSE✨

SCRIPTURE 📖:And the glory which thou gavest me I have given them; that they may be one, even as we are one_ *(John 17:22)*

When God made man, He wasn’t satisfied with man just looking like Him or functioning like Him. That was only the beginning. His ultimate goal was oneness with man. He created us to live in us and be inseparably one with us. The Lord Jesus said, *“I am in the Father, and the Father is in me”* (John 14:11). God has done the same with us and for us. This was His dream from the beginning.

Colossians 1:26-27 says, *“Even the mystery which hath been hid from ages and from generations, but now is made manifest to his saints: To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.”* 1 Corinthians 6:17 says, *“But he that is joined unto the Lord is one spirit.”* This is more than a mere resemblance with the Lord. It’s like When Jesus said, *“...he that hath seen me hath seen the Father...”* (John 14:9), it was much more than just resemblance or functionality; it was a revelation of oneness. 

God wasn’t just seeking a house to dwell in; His ultimate purpose is to reveal His glory through you to the nations. When the Bible speaks of nations, it doesn’t only refer to countries; rather, it signifies people who are connected by shared interests or characteristics. The Greek word is *“ethnos”*—a group of people with common interests or ideologies.

Recognize yourself as inseparably one with God, sent by Him to reveal His glory to your world. Wherever you are right now, reveal His glory in that place. This is your calling. You’re a God-carrier, the effulgence of His glory.And because His glory is in you, you can manifest it and impact your world with it. Hallelujah!

                            *PRAYER*

_Dear Father, I thank you for making me a carrier of your glory to the nations. I function in my calling with wisdom, excellence and grace, influencing and transforming my world for your glory, in Jesus’ Name. Amen._

*FURTHER STUDY:*

*Isaiah 60:1-3* Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the Lord is risen upon thee. *2* For, behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the people: but the Lord shall arise upon thee, and his glory shall be seen upon thee. *3* And the Gentiles shall come to thy light, and kings to the brightness of thy rising.

*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.

*1 Peter 2:9 AMPC* But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a dedicated nation, [God’s] own [a]purchased, special people, that you may set forth the wonderful deeds and display the virtues and perfections of Him Who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.

*1 Year Bible Reading Plan : Luke 9:37-62 & Joshua 16-19

*2 Year Bible Reading Plan :Matthew 27:11-25 & Leviticus 3

💎✨RHAPSODY OF REALITIES WEDNESDAY APRIL 2ND 2025. PASTOR CHRIS.💎✨TOPIC : ✨GET A HOLD OF THE WORD✨

💎✨RHAPSODY OF REALITIES WEDNESDAY APRIL 2ND 2025. PASTOR CHRIS.💎✨

TOPIC : ✨GET A HOLD OF THE WORD✨

SCRIPTURE 📖:In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The same was in the beginning with God. All things were made by him; and without him was not anything made that was made (John 1:1-3).

Everything that God does is through the agency of His Word. This is a very fundamental and essential truth to always be conscious of. God’s Word is His creative material. From Genesis 1, we learn that God created everything through His Word. The Bible says, “In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth” (Genesis 1:1). Then, verse 3 says, “And God said, Let there be light: and there was light.” 

His Word brought order and life to what was a chaotic mass. Then, in John 1:1-3, the Bible declares, “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The same was in the beginning with God. All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made.” 

Everything was made by the Word, and without the Word, nothing exists. This understanding reveals the limitless power of God’s Word. When you get a hold of the Word, you can do anything. Someone might ask, “If this is true, why are there so many in the world who are suffering? Why are so many in pain?”

God’s response to the suffering and pain in the world is Jesus; and who is Jesus? He is the Word. We read that earlier in John 1:1-3. Psalm 107:20 says, “He sent his word, and healed them, and delivered them from their destructions.” The Word heals, saves, and delivers. It brings hope, healing, restoration and answers to life’s toughest questions. 

If you’ve been sick and given up on by the doctors to die, what you need is to get a hold of the Word in your spirit. In Christ, you have an incorruptible, indestructible, imperishable life that destroys sickness, disease and infirmities. Get a hold of this reality and create your victory. Everything you need is in the Word of God. Therefore, keep affirming the Word.

PRAYER / CONFESSION

Dear Father, I thank you for the power of your Word, which is creative and transformative. As I meditate on, and declare your Word, I create a life of victory, health, and success. Your Word is at work in me, producing results that glorify you, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY

Hebrews 4:12; Genesis 1:1-3; Isaiah 55:10-11

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

Luke 9:18-36; Joshua 13-15

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

Matthew 27:1-10; Leviticus 2

💎✨RHAPSODY OF REALITIES TUESDAY, APRIL 1ST 2025. PASTOR CHRIS.💎✨TOPIC :✨ DIVINE LANGUAGE WITH HOLY GHOST ACCENT✨

💎✨HAPPY MONTH OF APRIL... JOY UNSPEAKABLE AND FULL OF GLORY FOR YOU IN THIS NEW MONTH 💎✨

💎✨RHAPSODY OF REALITIES TUESDAY, APRIL 1ST 2025. PASTOR CHRIS.💎✨

TOPIC :✨ DIVINE LANGUAGE WITH HOLY GHOST ACCENT✨

SCRIPTURE📖 :I thank my God, I speak with tongues more than ye all (1 Corinthians 14:18).

When we speak in tongues, we speak a unique and divine language that transcends nationalities, ethnicities and regional accents. You most likely can’t determine someone's land of nativity, country or cultural background by hearing them pray in tongues. Whether an individual is Indian, American, British, Chinese, or Nigerian, their prayers sound unified and distinct because when we speak in tongues, it’s a divine language with Holy Ghost accent.

I once conducted a study on individuals praying in tongues from different parts of the world, and the results were phenomenal. I had participants record their prayers without any visual context—no pictures, no videos. As I listened to the audio recordings, I noticed something remarkable: it was impossible to determine where each individual was from or to identify their specific accent or nationalities. This is because praying in tongues is a spiritual language not tied to earthly regions or dialects; it’s heavenly.

Furthermore, I considered groups from various locations, separated by vast distances, all praying in tongues. Despite their geographic separation, they all sounded as though they originated from the same place. And indeed, they truly are from the same spiritual place— Christ. Think about people in distant locations, speaking the same spiritual language. 

It helps to understand what the Bible says, “For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit” (1 Corinthians 12:13). How could we all have this spiritual language, except for the fact that it's by the same Holy Spirit? This is undeniable spiritual evidence of the reality and power of His ministry in and through us. Hallelujah!

So, speak in tongues more than ever before, and you’ll see your life move from one level of glory to another. Speak in tongues every day and everywhere. Take this seriously like the apostle Paul who said, “I thank my God, I speak with tongues more than ye all” (1 Corinthians 14:18). He spoke in tongues more than all of them in the entire church in Corinth combined. This shows how integral speaking in tongues was to his life and ministry. Paul understood that it was a divine language unique only to us.

PRAYER 

Dear Father, thank you for the gift of the Spirit and the blessing of speaking in tongues. I am edified, energized, strengthened and aligned with your perfect will for my life, and I’m led in the path of unending victory and success as I speak in tongues, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY

Jude 1:20; Acts 2:2-4; 1 Corinthians 14:2

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

Luke 9:1-17; Joshua 10-12

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

Matthew 26:69-75; Leviticus 1

💎✨RHAPSODY OF REALITIES MONDAY MARCH 31ST. PASTOR CHRIS.💎✨TOPIC :✨YOUR WORDS CARRY LIFE✨

💎✨RHAPSODY OF REALITIES MONDAY MARCH 31ST. PASTOR CHRIS.💎✨

TOPIC :✨YOUR WORDS CARRY LIFE✨

SCRIPTURE 📖:And God said, Let there be light: and there was light (Genesis 1:3)._*

Every time you speak, life emits from your words. Your words carry life. It’s the reason you must never talk to promote the problems and difficulties you’re facing; declare your victories. Have the right words in your mouth. Don’t speak on the basis of your situation; rather, speak in agreement with God (Hebrews 13:5-6).

Jesus said in Mark 11:23 that you shall have what you say. It was God Himself who gave us that precedence; He spoke creation into being in Genesis chapter 1. It reveals that not only do words contain energy, they carry life. Now you can understand what Jesus said in John 6:63, *_“...the words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life.”_* Remember that as He is, so are we in this world (1 John 4:17); so like Him, the words that you speak, they are spirit and they are life. Hallelujah!

Everything in life has been programmed by God to respond to words, for they were all created by words. In Numbers 20:8, for example, God instructed Moses to speak to the rock: *_“...speak ye unto the rock before their eyes; and it shall give forth his water, and thou shalt bring forth to them water out of the rock: so thou shalt give the congregation and their beasts drink.”_*

God told Moses to talk to the rock because the rock had life, with intelligence and memory. If creation came about by reason of words spoken by God, it means that there are sound codes embedded in every particle, matter or object; therefore, they can all respond to the sound codes we release through our words. So use the right sound codes —the right words— to create the life that you desire. Transform your life from glory to glory with words. Hallelujah!

*CONFESSION*

*_My life is for the glory of God. Divine wisdom is heard in my words and seen in my actions. The Word of God prevails in my life and catapults me to greater levels of success, victory and prosperity. I walk in divine health and dwell continually in peace and safety, in Jesus’ Name. Amen._*

*FURTHER STUDY:*

*Hebrews 4:12* For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.

*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 11:23* 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.

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN : Luke 8:40-56 & Joshua 7-9

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN : Matthew 26:57-68 & Exodus 40

If you are not yet born again, we invite you to make Jesus Christ the LORD of your life by praying thus:

*_“O Lord God, I believe with all my heart in Jesus Christ, Son of the living God. I believe He died for me and God raised Him from the dead. I believe He’s alive today. I confess with my mouth that Jesus Christ is the Lord of my life from this day. Through Him and in His Name, I have eternal life; I’m born again. Thank you Lord for saving my soul! I’m now a child of God. Hallelujah!”_*