RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONAL IN UNION WITH THE FATHER - SUNDAY, 1ST MAY 2016. PASTOR CHRIS OYAKHILOME PHD

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONAL IN UNION WITH THE FATHER - SUNDAY, 1ST MAY 2016. PASTOR CHRIS OYAKHILOME PHD

But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him (John 4:23).
To worship God in spirit and in truth means to worship Him from your spirit, and in accordance with His Word. However, before anyone can worship or serve God with his spirit, that spirit must be in union with the Father. Jesus said, “ ...the Father seeketh such to worship him.” Why does the Father seek such?
The reason is that real worship is a communion with the Father. It’s beyond the singing or the words offered in prayer; it’s about the fellowship that takes place in the realm of the spirit as your spirit communes with Him. This is why, sometimes in worship, you experience such glorious transportation of the Spirit; a blissful experience beyond words.
God expects you to live, and serve Him, from your spirit. You can’t serve God with your brain or ideas. You can’t serve Him with your senses. In Romans 1:9, Paul declared, “For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of his Son....” You serve God with your spirit. Your spirit is where God lives; His light is in your spirit. So, serve Him with your spirit by living in and through the Word.
PRAYER
Dear Father, I take advantage of your presence in my life and the inextricable oneness with your Spirit, and as such, I enjoy and experience a glorious fellowship and transformation from glory to glory. I’m full of strength, courage, and divine vitality, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
FURTHER STUDY:
1 Corinthians 6:17
Philippians 3:3
1 Corinthians 12:13
1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Luke 24:13-35, 2 Samuel 9-11
2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
1 Corinthians 2:1-11, Psalm 143-144
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RHAPSODY OF REALITIES SATURDAY, 30TH APRIL. SERVE HIM WITH YOUR LIFE - PASTOR CHRIS OYAKHILOME PHD

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES SATURDAY, 30TH APRIL.
SERVE HIM WITH YOUR LIFE - PASTOR CHRIS OYAKHILOME PHD
SATURDAY, 30TH APRIL 2016
But the end and culmination of all things has now come near; keep sound minded and self-restrained and alert therefore for [the practice of] prayer (1 Peter 4:7 AMP).
Many people live as though this world is all there is. Life on earth is short. Whether you’re a politician, an entrepreneur, civil servant, whoever you are, and whatever activities you’re involved in, the end of all things is at hand. Therefore, live purposefully; serve God with your life. Live for His glory. Refuse to allow anything take your attention away from Him.
There’s so much wickedness and lawlessness, a superfluity of waywardness, in today’s world. As a result, the love of many has gone cold. Many aren’t as passionate and fervent for the Lord as they should: “And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold” (Matthew 24:12). Don’t let that happen to you. Remain excited about Jesus. Be excited about the Holy Spirit, about the Word of God, and about going to Church. Be excited to praise Him, irrespective of the challenges you might be facing, and the difficulties in today’s world. Be fervent in soul winning.
The Bible says he that endures to the end, the same shall be saved (Read Matthew 10:22). To “endure” means to go through certain difficulties and yet not give up. No wonder Paul said, “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). He’s saying, “Come what may, I’m going to keep serving the Lord, fulfilling His ministry and calling for my life!”
Live for the Lord. The Bible says “And that he died for all, that they which live should not henceforth live unto themselves, but unto him which died for them, and rose again” (2 Corinthians 5:15). Let your love and commitment to Him be revealed in the way you talk, the things you do, and in your character. Love Him with all your heart, and express it lavishly by doing His Word.
CONFESSION
Precious Jesus, you’re the Lord of my life, and I live for your glory. You’ve made me a light to my world; therefore, I shine ever so brightly, leading others to righteousness. You’re my life and my joy; in you I live, and move, and have my being. You’re the glory of my life, and I love you with all my heart!
FURTHER STUDY:
Deuteronomy 10:12 And now, Israel, what doth the LORD thy God require of thee, but to fear the LORD thy God, to walk in all his ways, and to love him, and to serve the LORD thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul,
John 9:4 I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work.
2 Timothy 3:1-5 This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. 2 For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, 3 Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good, 4 Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God; 5 Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away.
1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Luke 23:50-24:1-12, 2 Samuel 7-8
2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
1 Corinthians 1:22-31, Psalm 141-142
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RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONAL LEARN TO WAIT - FRIDAY, 29TH APRIL. 2016. PASTOR CHRIS OYAKHILOME PHD

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONAL
LEARN TO WAIT - PASTOR CHRIS OYAKHILOME PHD
FRIDAY, 29TH APRIL. 2016.
Cast not away therefore your confidence, which hath great recompense of reward. For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise (Hebrews 10:35-36).
The Bible is replete with accounts of men and women who achieved so much by adding patience to their faith; as did Abraham, Sarah, Joseph and Moses. This virtue is further developed through tribulations. “And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience” (Romans 5:3).
Many are impatient because they really don’t trust God, so they try to “help” Him bring His Word to pass quickly. Some have erred terribly in this regard, for example, King Saul; he was to wait for Samuel to come offer the sacrifice, in preparation for the war against the Philistines. Offering that sacrifice was exclusively the responsibility of Samuel the prophet; but when Samuel delayed, Saul couldn’t wait. He went ahead and offered the sacrifice.
Interestingly, he was still at it, when Samuel walked in, Samuel then said to him, “Thou hast done foolishly: thou hast not kept the commandment of the LORD thy God, which he commanded thee: for now would the LORD have established thy kingdom upon Israel forever. But now thy kingdom shall not continue…“
(1 Samuel 13:13-14).
God had made a promise to Saul that his dynasty would be forever, but Saul lost it. His demonstration of impatience cost him and his lineage the kingship.
Many still make similar mistakes today. Some people want to make major decisions, and instead of them to stay on the Word, which is divine counsel, direction, or guidance, they go ahead and do what’s on their minds, saying they prayed about it.
In your walk with the Lord, trust Him, and be patient. If you’re looking to Him for a miracle, trust Him, knowing that He never fails, and His timing is always perfect. James 1:4 says, “But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.” You need patience for a balanced, successful and stable Christian life.
PRAYER
Dear Father, my faith in your Word is unshakable, and my trust in you is absolute! I’m not moved by circumstances, because I know that come what may, I’ll forever be victorious. Your Word is my guiding light, causing me to make right, and wise decisions, and live right, for your glory, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
FURTHER STUDY:
||Colossians 3:12 Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering; ||
||James 1:2 My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; 3 knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. 4 But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.||
|| Isaiah 28:16 LORD, in trouble have they visited thee, they poured out a prayer when thy chastening was upon them. ||
1 YEAR BIBLE
READING PLAN: Luke 23:26-49, 2 Samuel 4-6
2 YEAR BIBLE
READING PLAN: 1 Corinthians 1:10-21, Psalm 139-140

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES **Your Soul Belongs To God!** Thursday, April 28th . Pastor Chris

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES **Your Soul Belongs To God!** Thursday, April 28th . Pastor Chris

Behold, all souls are mine; as the soul of the father, so also the soul of the son is mine... (Ezekiel 18:4).

There’re those who ask if it’s possible for people to sell their souls to the devil. No one can sell his or her soul to the devil; the reason being that all souls belong to God. How can Satan possibly pay for the soul of any human being and with what “currency” exactly? God paid for the soul of every man, woman, boy, and girl, with the precious blood of Jesus Christ (1 Peter 1:18-19).
Satan lies to a whole lot of Christians, deceiving them to think he’s in charge of their lives somehow, whereas he doesn’t have such rights. Jesus bought the whole field and paid for everyman. So, you can’t sell your soul to the devil. Even if you stood in front of the devil and said to him, “I sell my soul to you.” He couldn’t buy it. Your soul neither belongs to you nor Satan; it belongs to God.

Even when you give your heart to Jesus, you’re not “selling” your heart to Him either. The terminology of “giving your heart to Jesus” doesn’t really apply in the way we think a lot of times, as to “bundling” yourself up and giving yourself to Him. To give Him your heart is to give Him your attention. He said, “My son, give me thine heart, and let thine eyes observe my ways” (Proverbs 23:26). So, when we say, “Give your heart to the Lord”, we’re saying, “Turn over to Him; yield yourself to do His will.”

The reason you can do that is because He gave you the right; He took the right off Satan, gave it to you, and said, “Give me your heart and follow me!” He told the Israelites, “I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life...” (Deuteronomy 30:19). He told them to choose life! Serve God truly, with your life. Love Him with all your heart, for your soul belongs to Him.

It’s important to understand, nonetheless, that there’s such a term as ‘selling oneself to do evil.’ This means willingly yielding oneself to do evil or wickedness. In this way, one could be said to have ‘sold himself’ to the devil or evil. “And Ahab said to Elijah, Hast thou found me, O mine enemy? And he answered, I have found thee: because thou hast sold thyself to work evil in the sight of the LORD...But there was none like unto Ahab, which did sell himself to work wickedness in the sight of the LORD, whom Jezebel his wife stirred up” (1 Kings 21:20, 25).

CONFESSION
My life belongs to Jesus Christ. I’ve been crucified with Christ, nevertheless, I live, yet not I, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the flesh, I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me! God’s purpose is fulfilled in me, and I walk in His perfect will today and always! Hallelujah.

FURTHER STUDY:
1 Corinthians 3:23
And ye are Christ's; and Christ is God's.

Isaiah 43:1
But now thus saith the Lord that created thee, O Jacob,and he that formed thee, O Israel,
Fear not: for I have redeemed thee,
I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine.

Romans 14:7-9
For none of us liveth to himself, and no man dieth to himself. For whether we live, we live unto the Lord; and whether we die, we die unto the Lord: whether we live therefore, or die, we are the Lord's. For to this end Christ both died, and rose, and revived, that he might be Lord both of the dead and living.

1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Luke 22:66-23:1-25
2 Samuel 1-3
2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
1 Corinthians 1:1-9
Psalm 137-138
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RHAPSODY OF REALITIES **You’re A Deliverer** Wednesday, April 27th . Pastor Chris

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES **You’re A Deliverer** Wednesday, April 27th . Pastor Chris
 
And saviours shall come up on mount Zion to judge the mount of Esau; and the kingdom shall be the Lord’s (Obadiah 1:21).

As Christians, we don’t need deliverance from the devil, for we’ve already been delivered: “Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light: Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son” (Colossians 1:12-13). You might then wonder why Jesus taught the disciples to pray, “And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil...” (Matthew 6:13).
Jesus gave His disciples and those in the Old
Testament this model of prayer because, at the time, the evil one—Satan—still had power over them and God was their succour. So, they had to pray to Him to deliver them from the evil one. But in the New Testament, after the resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ, there’s no place in the Bible that suggests that we should pray about the devil, or ask God’s help against him. Satan and all his demons are under your feet; keep them there.

The most beautiful part isn’t that you’ve been delivered, but that you’ve been made a deliverer. Every Christian is a deliverer. We’re not the ones needing deliverance. We’re the ones giving deliverance. Our opening verse in the New International Version says, “Deliverers will go up on Mount Zion to govern the mountains of Esau. And the kingdom will be the LORD’s.”

We’re champions from Zion, anointed with the Holy Ghost and power to heal, bless, deliver and transform lives.
We’re the hope of the world! You’re in the earth as an answer to the cry of many, to bring them out of darkness, into the glorious liberty of the sons of God. Hallelujah!

PRAYER
Dear Father, I thank you for making me the hope and light of the world, to bring deliverance and righteousness to many! I honour you for the awesome privilege to be a blessing to my world, as I impact many with the Gospel of Jesus Christ! Your grace is superabundant upon me today, to be fruitful, productive, and effective in the ministry of reconciliation, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:
Luke 4:18
The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised,
2 Corinthians 5:18-19
And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation; To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation.

Romans 8:19
For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the sons of God.

1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Luke 22:39-65 1 Samuel 29-31
2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Romans 16:12-27
Psalm 135-136
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RHAPSODY OF REALITIES **Walking In His Perfect Will** Tuesday, April 26th . Pastor Chris

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES **Walking In His Perfect Will** Tuesday, April 26th . Pastor Chris

...that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God (Romans 12:2).

There’s the good will, the acceptable will, and the perfect will of God. Always, what the Lord desires is for us to walk in His perfect will. The perfect will is God’s design for you. That’s God’s definite will for your life.
A clear evidence of spiritual maturity is the ability to discern and walk in God’s perfect will for your life. And this isn’t something that’s difficult; God’s Word expresses His perfect thoughts and opinions, so you can trust the Word. Psalm 119:105 describes the Word as a lamp unto your feet, and a light unto your path. The Word gives you direction and guidance. So, you need to know God’s Word to understand and walk in His perfect will for you.
Praying fervently and consistently in tongues is equally very important in recognizing and walking in God’s perfect will. Praying in tongues, amongst its other benefits, conditions your spirit to be attuned and sensitive to the Holy Spirit, making it easier for you to receive direction and guidance in your spirit.

There’re people who are into certain jobs and businesses because it’s good, yet that’s not God’s perfect will for them. When you function in His good or acceptable will, you may or may not fulfil your destiny; you may or may not achieve God’s purpose for your life. Living in the perfect will of God is living in God’s best, because you’re in His exact plans and purpose for you at a particular time.

In your life, before you take any major steps or decisions, be sure to find out God’s perfect will by spending time in fellowship with the Holy Spirit, and meditation on the Word. Don’t settle for the good or acceptable will; walk in His perfect will. It’s the safest place to be.

PRAYER
I delight in you, O Lord! You make my paths straight and plain. Your Word is within my heart, and I walk circumspectly, in your perfect will at every stage of my life, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:
Hebrews 10:7
Then said I, Lo, I come (in the volume of the book it is written of me,) to do thy will, O God.
1 John 2:17
And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.

Colossians 1:9-10
For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding; That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God;

1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Luke 22:1-38 1 Samuel 26-28
2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Romans 16:1-11 Psalm 133-134
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RHAPSODY OF REALITIES **Take The Step Of Faith** Monday, April 25th . Pastor Chris

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES **Take The Step Of Faith** Monday, April 25th . Pastor Chris

But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him (Hebrews 11:6).

Every child of God has faith. The Bible says God has given to every man the measure of faith (Romans 12:3). However, a lot of time, some aren’t bold to act their faith. For example, during a Church meeting, there could be someone who has a word of prophecy, but instead of going ahead to proclaim it, he’s nervous and unable to summon enough boldness to do so.
The person could be thinking, “I’ve never prophesied before; how can I just stand up in this crowd and start prophesying?” With such thoughts going through his mind, his faith dissipates, and the opportunity passes by, without him fulfilling God’s plan for the hour. Whereas, the one who’s filled with the Spirit doesn’t even wait to get the full message before he stands up to give the Word. Once he hears a sentence from the Spirit, he steps out in faith to give it. And as he begins, the Spirit leads him on and on until he gives the full message.

To walk in the Spirit is to walk by faith; and faith is active, not passive. It’s the response of the human spirit to the Word of God. So, always be bold to act your faith. When God’s Word comes to you, act on it. Take a step of faith. Imagine what the Lord said to Abraham, “...Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father’s house, unto a land that I will shew thee” (Genesis 12:1). The Bible tells us that Abraham, without knowing where he was going, obeyed. He took a step of faith.
Noah did the same thing; he took a step of faith on the basis of the words He received from God: “By faith Noah, being warned of God of things not seen as yet, moved with fear, prepared an ark to the saving of his house...” (Hebrews 11:7). Take a step of faith today, by boldly acting on the Word.

CONFESSION
I’m bold and very courageous! I take giant strides today on the basis of the Word! By my faith in the Word, I see the invisible and do the impossible, for the Word in me is a propelling force! I’m triumphant in my going out and in my coming in, by the ability of God’s Spirit at work in me! Hallelujah!

FURTHER STUDY:
Hebrews 11:6-13
But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. By faith Noah, being warned of God of things not seen as yet, moved with fear, prepared an ark to the saving of his house; by the which he condemned the world, and became heir of the righteousness which is by faith. By faith Abraham, when he was called to go out into a place which he should after receive for an inheritance, obeyed; and he went out, not knowing whither he went. By faith he sojourned in the land of promise, as in a strange country, dwelling in tabernacles with Isaac and Jacob, the heirs with him of the same promise: For he looked for a city which hath foundations, whose builder and maker is God. Through faith also Sara herself received strength to conceive seed, and was delivered of a child when she was past age, because she judged him faithful who had promised. Therefore sprang there even of one, and him as good as dead, so many as the stars of the sky in multitude, and as the sand which is by the sea shore innumerable. These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off, and were persuaded of them, and embraced them, and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth

Acts 4:13
Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marvelled; and they took knowledge of them, that they had been with Jesus.

1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Luke 21:5-38 1 Samuel 23-25
2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Romans 15:20-33
Psalm 131-132
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RHAPSODY OF REALITIES **No Failure Or Defeat** Saturday, April 23rd . Pastor Chris

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES **No Failure Or Defeat** Saturday, April 23rd . Pastor Chris

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

The life that we’ve been called to live in Christ is the transcendent life. It’s far removed from failure and defeat, because we’re associates of the God-kind. We’re joint heirs with Christ. Why then should any Christian suffer defeat and pain, when he’s a joint-heir with Christ?God had a plan, to make you one with Christ.

That plan has already materialised. 1 Corinthians 6:17 says, “But he that is joined unto the Lord is one spirit.” Now that you’re born again, you’re one with the Lord. You’ve come into union with Christ. You’re not one who’s struggling to attain God’s level; you’re already one with Him.

Therefore, sickness, disease and infirmity shouldn’t have a place in your body. Failure of any kind isn’t, and shouldn’t be, a part of your life. Satan isn’t a factor either, because you’re seated with Christ in heavenly places, far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that’s named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come. You’re superior to Satan and his cohorts.

Moreover, Ephesians 1:3 says, “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ.” You might say, “But He only blessed us with all spiritual blessings”; no, understand that the spiritual controls the physical. The lesser is included in the greater. So, if you’re blessed with all spiritual blessings, then you have automatically been blessed with all physical blessings. This means that there’s nothing you don’t have.

No wonder Paul said, “...all things are yours” (1 Corinthians 3:21). Everything you require for the life of absolute success, victory, dominion, glory and righteousness has already been granted you in Christ. That’s what we read in our opening verse. So, as a Christian, poverty is unnecessary, because you’re the seed of Abraham. The reason many suffer is their lack of knowledge: “My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge...” (Hosea 4:6).

Get to know who you are. You were called to a life of glory and excellence, not failure and defeat. Live every day with this consciousness.

CONFESSION
I’ve obtained an inheritance, which is imperishable and undefiled! I’ve been blessed with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ. I’m a success forever. The world is mine! My life is the testimony, and revelation of God’s grace, wisdom, perfection, and righteousness. Blessed be God!

FURTHER STUDY:
Romans 8:16-17
The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God: And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together.

3 John 1:2
Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.

Psalms 115:15-16
Ye are blessed of the Lord
which made heaven and earth.
The heaven, even the heavens, are the Lord's:
but the earth hath he given to the children of men.
1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Luke 20:1-19 1 Samuel 18-19
2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Romans 15:1-9 Psalm 127-128
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RHAPSODY OF REALITIES **The Answer Is In You** Friday, April 22nd . Pastor Chris

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES **The Answer Is In You** Friday, April 22nd . Pastor Chris

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).

As a Christian, there’s no challenge or problem strong enough to destroy you, because the greater One lives in you. You’re more than a conqueror. Before you were born, God already knew every problem you’d ever face, and made you a victor. The reason God allows problems or challenges come to you is that He already put the solution inside you. Problems gravitate towards their solution. So, when you face challenges, don’t cower or fret; rather, rejoice, for it’s your opportunity to manifest the glory of God.
1 Corinthians 10:13 says, “...but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able....” God doesn’t mind that you’re facing a challenge in your life, because He knows that by acting on the Word, you can change the situation and turn it into a testimony that’ll glorify His Name.
It doesn’t matter what you may be going through, just know that you have the answer in you. That’s why He says, “...count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations” (James 1:2).
Romans 8:28 says, “All things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to His purpose.” God has prepared a glorious life for you; a life of advantage, victory, dominion and joy; He didn’t prepare your life for defeat or failure! You’re His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for glory and excellence. Live the good life that He prearranged for you.

PRAYER
Dear Lord, I’m grateful that you made me a peculiar treasure unto you, and called me to a life of glory, excellence, and dominion. Thank you for setting me on the path of life: the path of righteousness and of glory, in Christ Jesus! I walk in divine wisdom, today and always, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:
Colossians 3:15-16
And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.

1 John 4:4
Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.

Romans 8:35-38
Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? As it is written, For thy sake we are killed all the day long; we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter. Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us. For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come,

1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Luke 19:28-48 1 Samuel 16-17
2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Romans 14:12-23
Psalm 125-126

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RHAPSODY OF REALITIES **Earnestly Intercede For Your Country** Wednesday, April 20th . Pastor Chris

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES **Earnestly Intercede For Your Country** Wednesday, April 20th . Pastor Chris

I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.... (1 Timothy 2:1-4).

Our theme scripture is the Spirit’s admonition through Paul to the Church on the importance of earnest intercession for all men, our countries of domicile, and the leaders therein. The result of such is an overwhelming experience of God’s blessings of peace and prosperity. Isaiah 1:19 says, “If ye be willing and obedient, ye shall eat the good of the land.” This is part of what you do in obedience—praying, contending for the hearts of men in your country, and around the world, that His righteousness will be established, and all forms of evil, turmoil, wickedness, and terror, be thwarted.
Today, the security and economic situations of the world are of great concern. But the Church holds the solution. The Church is the only restraining power against evil in the earth today (2 Thessalonians 2:7). Some Christians don’t pray for their country; instead they complain. Don’t be that way! If you don’t pray for your country, how would you enjoy the good of the land? Meanwhile, in every nation, the Bible shows that there’s a lot of good in the land. Psalm 33:5 says, “... the earth is full of the goodness of the LORD.”

Rise to the challenge and take up the responsibility of prayer. Pray earnestly and fervidly for the nations and leaders of the countries where you live or work, and then the rest of
the world. Declare that God’s righteousness prevails, and His glory rests on, and influences, men’s hearts as God’s people boldly proclaim the Gospel. Pray also for ministers, that they be granted more grace to preach the Gospel with boldness and power, that many more souls may be added to the Lord all around the world.
Until the rapture takes place, we, as God’s people, hold the true reins of power in the nations, and have the authority to direct their course through prayer.
PRAYER
Dear heavenly Father, I pray that your peace, progress and prosperity will reign in the nations of the world, and that you’ll grant the ministers of the Gospel the courage to preach and minister your Word boldly. I pray that the power and influence of their message will kindle your love in the hearts of men. Thank you for the tremendous and glorious transformation of many lives through the Gospel, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

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

Luke 18:1
And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint;

Jeremiah 29:7
And seek the peace of the city whither I have caused you to be carried away captives, and pray unto the Lord for it: for in the peace thereof shall ye have peace.

1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Luke 18:15-43 1 Samuel 11-13
2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Romans 13:1-14 Psalm 120-122
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RHAPSODY OF REALITIES **Don’t Assume You Know** Tuesday, April 19th . Pastor Chris

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES **Don’t Assume You Know** Tuesday, April 19th . Pastor Chris

Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth (2 Timothy 2:15).

As you grow in Christ, one important decision you must make is to continually increase your knowledge of the Word. Be passionate to know the Lord more through careful and diligent study of the Scriptures. Give more attention to the Word of God; digest it into your spirit; meditate on it. Never assume that you already know enough of the Word.
There’re people who just believe they’ve known the Word enough; they’ve become so “familiar” with the Word, and think they know everything in the Scriptures. Such people only realize the paucity of the Word in their spirit in the hour of crisis; that’s when they find themselves acting in fear and anxiety. That’s proof that the Word was really not inside them. Colossians 3:16 says, “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly...,” not scarcely.

Abide in knowledge. The more you study the Word, the more you discover who Christ is, His character and nature, and also, the more you discover who you are in Him. And as you study, He manifests Himself to you in increasing glory. Our opening verse says, “Study to shew thyself approved unto God....” In other words, study to be successful; study to be updated, and increase your knowledge.

The Bible says through knowledge shall the just be delivered (not only out of trouble), but into their inheritance (Proverbs 11:9). Christ has brought us freedom from defeat and freedom from sin; He’s given us the ability to decide the kind of life we want to live. He’s brought us liberty; He said, “And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free” (John 8:32).

When you get to know the Word of God, you become free in the area of the truth that you know. So, continually fuel your appetite for the Word of God. Meditate on the Scriptures day and night, and you’ll be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, fruitful, productive, and prospering exceedingly in all that you do.

PRAYER
Dear Father, I thank you for giving me your Word, a material to build my life with, and usher myself into higher levels of glory, promotions, victories and success. As I meditate on the Word, your wisdom exudes from me, and your grace causes me to be fruitful and productive in all things, and function excellently, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:
2 Timothy 3:14-15
But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them; 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.

Proverbs 1:5
A wise man will hear, and will increase learning;
and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:

Hosea 6:3
Then shall we know, if we follow on to know the Lord:his going forth is prepared as the morning;
and he shall come unto us as the rain,
as the latter and former rain unto the earth.

1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Luke 17:20-18:1-14
1 Samuel 8-10
2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Romans 12:9-21
Psalm 119:161-176
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RHAPSODY OF REALITIES **The Word Gives You Stability** Monday, April 18th . Pastor Chris

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES **The Word Gives You Stability** Monday, April 18th . Pastor Chris

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 (1 Corinthians 15:58).

Too many people are tossed back and forth in life; they're as unstable as water. That's not God's desire for you. He wants you steadfast, stable, consistent, always abounding in the work of the Lord. He wants you firm and stable in your faith. And the Word of God is what brings that balance and stability into your life.
To become a stable person, you have to become stable in the Word. Some people are easily moved and dissuaded from the faith by what they see and hear; they run their lives on the basis of their emotions and experiences. Every little thing shakes their faith. Never find yourself in that class.

Believe with all your heart that the Scriptures will give you light, and direction, and that it holds the solution to every problem. Therefore, irrespective of the troubles, adversities and challenges, remain steadfast. Be unshakable. Trust the Word. Put your faith in it; believe it; be firm with the message of the Gospel. Become so inundated with the Word until the Word alone is all you think, talk and live out.

Serving Christ isn't in vain. God isn't unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love (Hebrews 6:10). The Bible says, "Be ye also patient; STABLISH your hearts: for the coming of the Lord draweth nigh" (James 5:8). This is one of the reasons we minister and bring the Word to you every day. It's so that your faith can increase, and be established upon the truth, until you become perfect, unshaken, and complete, such that no matter what happens, you're courageous, vibrant and fervent for the Lord.

PRAYER
Dear Father, your Word gives me strength and ministers courage to my spirit. I'm steadfast, vibrant and fervent in spirit, today and always, irrespective of the tests, trials, and persecutions that may come my way! My faith is strong and active, and prevails over circumstances, in Jesus' Name. Amen.

Further Study: || 2 Timothy 3:16-17 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: 17 That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works. ||
|| Isaiah 33:6 And wisdom and knowledge shall be the stability of thy times, and strength of salvation: the fear of the Lord is his treasure. ||
|| Luke 6:47-49 Whosoever cometh to me, and heareth my sayings, and doeth them, I will shew you to whom he is like: 48 He is like a man which built an house, and digged deep, and laid the foundation on a rock: and when the flood arose, the stream beat vehemently upon that house, and could not shake it: for it was founded upon a rock. 49 But he that heareth, and doeth not, is like a man that without a foundation built an house upon the earth; against which the stream did beat vehemently, and immediately it fell; and the ruin of that house was great. ||

Daily Scripture Reading1-Year Bible Reading Plan: Luke 17:1-19,
1 Samuel 3-7
2-Year Bible Reading Plan: Romans 12:1-8, Psalm 119:145-160
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RHAPSODY OF REALITIES **Give Him Your Attention** Saturday 16th April: Pastor Chris

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES **Give Him Your Attention** Saturday 16th April: Pastor Chris

Listen to what I am saying; pay attention to what I am telling you (Isaiah 28:23 GNB).

Some people don’t pay attention to the different activities of the Spirit that happen during the service when they’re in Church. They get carried away such that even though the presence and power of God could be so strong in that environment, their lives are not improved, because they’re distracted.
Your undivided attention is so vital each time you’re in the presence of the Lord in the Church, and even during your personal devotions. God always has something special for you, a word for you that’ll increase your glory, but you’ve got to pay the right currency—your attention. When you give Him your attention, you get everything He has for you.

God’s Word is God’s answer, and with your attention, you allow its free entrance into your spirit, until it changes your frame of mind, your way of thinking, and influences your words and delivers your inheritance to you. So, in praying to, and worshipping the Lord, always let it be from your spirit, with focus and attention. That way, the Spirit will minister to you, even as you minister to Him.

Give the Lord your attention; give Him your heart; give Him your mind. Let Him minister to you, and through you. Hebrews 10:22 says, “Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith....” This doesn’t mean to “come close” to God, because you’re already in Him, and He in you. Rather, it refers to turning your attention to Him, making Him your focus. It’s a terminology that refers to a
consciousness of your spirit, because we can’t draw any nearer to Him than we already did; we’re one with Him.

Howbeit, our hearts can be far away. That’s why the Bible says, “draw near with a true heart.” So, every opportunity you have to fellowship with the Lord, give Him your full attention, and open your heart to receive all He has for you.

PRAYER
Blessed Lord, I thank you for the blessing of serving you, and worshipping you from my spirit. You’re all that thrills my soul; you’re more than life to me! I love you, precious Holy Spirit, and my whole heart is focused on you even now, to receive your glorious touch, and be transformed in your presence, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:
Matthew 15:7-9
Ye hypocrites, well did Esaias prophesy of you, saying, This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoureth me with their lips; but their heart is far from me. But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.

Proverbs 23:26
My son, give me thine heart, and let thine eyes observe my ways.

Proverbs 4:20
My son, attend to my words;incline thine ear unto my sayings.

1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Luke 15:11-32 Ruth 1-4
2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Romans 11:13-24
Psalm 119:105-128
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RHAPSODY OF REALITIES **He Came To Do Much More** Friday 15th April: Pastor Chris

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES **He Came To Do Much More** Friday 15th April: Pastor Chris
 
In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will (Ephesians 1:11).

There’s a way some people think about Jesus and the Gospel that’s inconsistent with the real purpose for which Jesus came into this world. For some, He came to save us from sin. But that’s not the reason He came. Yes, He saved us from sin, but He came for much more than that.
To some others, all they know is that He came to “deliver” us from Satan and the forces of darkness. Again, that’s not the reason He came. How could He have come, lived and died, just to save us from sin and the devil? He came to do much more. Yes, He saved us from sin. Yes, He delivered us from the devil, and the wickedness that’s in the world, but all that were a means to an end. The Bible says, “And He brought us out from there, that He might bring us in to give us the land which He swore to give our fathers” (Deuteronomy 6:23 AMP).
In the foregoing scripture, there’re three important points to note. First, is that “He brought us out”; second, is the reason He brought us out—it’s so that He might “bring us in.” The third is the ultimate purpose, which is “to give us the land.” The whole idea wasn’t about bringing us out. He saved us, not so we could flee from the devil, but for a purpose—to bring us into something—our place in Christ; our inheritance in Him.

In Acts 26:18, Paul the Apostle narrated how the Lord Jesus sent him to the Gentiles, “To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power
of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance....” When you come to Christ, you not only receive remission or the removal of sin, you receive an inheritance: “In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will” (Ephesians 1:11).

No Christian ought to be broke or poor. The Bible says we’re joint-heirs with Christ (Romans 8:17). A Christian may call himself poor, and may go without, but that doesn’t make him poor; he’s only ignorant of what belongs to him. God’s plan is to make you and Christ one; that’s His purpose, and He’s already done it.

CONFESSION
Jesus came that I might have life, and have it to the full. Now, I’m a partaker of the God-life! Blessed be God! My life is the expression and demonstration of God’s glory and righteousness, the testimony of His grace and love, and the revelation of His perfection. Hallelujah!

FURTHER STUDY:
Ephesians 1:3-11
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ: 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. In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace; Wherein he hath abounded toward us in all wisdom and prudence; Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself: That in the dispensation of the fulness of times he might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth; even in him: In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will:

2 Peter 2:2-4
And many shall follow their pernicious ways; by reason of whom the way of truth shall be evil spoken of. And through covetousness shall they with feigned words make merchandise of you: whose judgment now of a long time lingereth not, and their damnation slumbereth not.For if God spared not the angels that sinned, but cast them down to hell, and delivered them into chains of darkness, to be reserved unto judgment;

1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Luke 14:25-15:1-10
Judges 19-21
2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Romans 11:1-12
Psalm 119:81-104
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RHAPSODY OF REALITIES **Be Definite About The Truth** Thursday 14th April: Pastor Chris

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES **Be Definite About The Truth** Thursday 14th April: Pastor Chris

It seemed good to me also, having had perfect understanding of all things from the very first, to write unto thee in order, most excellent Theophilus, That thou mightest know the certainty of those things, wherein thou hast been instructed (Luke 1:3-4).

The things we believe in Christianity aren’t assumptions; they’re clear-cut, absolute truths. And the more we study the Scriptures, the more definite we are about the certainty of those things. The Bible says, “Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth” (2 Timothy 2:15).
God’s Word is truth, the only truth. There’re no other truths outside the Bible. God gave us the Scriptures to study as our foundation and truth to believe and live by. Therefore, the Word is all we should accept, and most surely believe. Luke 1:1 says, “Forasmuch as many have taken in hand to set forth in order a declaration of those things which are most surely believed among us .”

You won’t be able to live the Christian life to the fullest until you’re thoroughly convinced that there’re no alternatives to God’s Word. You must be decisively convinced that the Word is true, irrespective of how you feel or the circumstances around you. This is important, because you can’t make any meaningful impact with the Gospel, until you’re definite about what you believe.

The Apostles didn’t give room in the early church for people to be tossed here and there; they wanted everyone to
be certain, to be clear, about the truth, to believe completely, and be passionate about the Gospel. Don’t have questions in your mind against the truth; don’t waver because of trials and persecutions.
Whenever you study the Word, or hear the Word preached and taught, open your heart to receive it. Let it get a hold of your spirit, and be steadfast and unmovable, fruitful and productive in every good work. Hallelujah!

PRAYER
Dear Father, your Word is my life, and the foundation of my success, joy, prosperity, and victories. I stand fast in the faith, knowing the certainty of those things wherein I’ve been instructed. I accept, and live by your Word, and as a result, your glory is manifested in all that I do! Thank you for strengthening my faith in the Gospel, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:
Colossians 1:23
If ye continue in the faith grounded and settled, and be not moved away from the hope of the gospel, which ye have heard, and which was preached to every creature which is under heaven; whereof I Paul am made a minister;
John 17:17
Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth.

John 8:32
And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.

1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Luke 14:1-24 Judges 17-18
2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Romans 10:11-21
Psalm 119:65-80
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RHAPSODY OF REALITIES **Be Honourable** Wednesday 13th April: Pastor Chris

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES **Be Honourable** Wednesday 13th April: Pastor Chris

The wicked borroweth, and payeth not again: but the righteous sheweth mercy, and giveth (Psalm 37:21).

Someone once asked, “Does God bless borrowed money, including borrowed money given to Him as offerings and seed?”There’s nothing wrong if you borrow money, but make sure you pay back; otherwise, God doesn’t like it. The Bible says, “The wicked borroweth and payeth not again.” God describes the one who doesn’t pay his or her debt as wicked. God wants you to serve Him with wholehearted devotion, and willingness of mind, but at the same time, with honesty. Your integrity should be impeccable.

There’re people who don’t have credibility, and don’t care about their integrity. When they owe, they refuse to pay, and start praying for debt cancellation. Others deliberately stay away or hide from their creditors. This is wrong; it’s the way of the wicked. The word “wicked” in our opening verse describes one whose ways are perverse; someone who isn’t walking in the light of God; and that shouldn’t be you. If you owe any debt, don’t let it linger; pay promptly.

Most people who don’t pay back when they borrow, lack integrity, and as a result, they delay their own blessing. If you’re an employer, don’t owe your employees their salaries. When people work for you, don’t delay their payments. We’ve been called to live a higher life. We’re the light of the world. Let the character of Christ be expressed through you always, and in all things.

PRAYER
Dear Father, I rejoice greatly, because I know that you care for me, and all of my needs have been entered into your supply system. I don’t lack any good thing, and I owe no one, for I’m
abundantly supplied; I’m  prosperous and in all circumstances, self-sufficient, requiring no aid or support. Thank you Father, for all things are mine, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:
Proverbs 20:7
The just man walketh in his integrity:
his children are blessed after him.

Romans 13:7-8
Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour.
Owe no man any thing, but to love one another: for he that loveth another hath fulfilled the law.

Psalms 11:3
If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do?

1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Luke 13:22-35 Judges 14-16
2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Romans 10:1-10
Psalm 119:41-64

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RHAPSODY OF REALITIES **Establish His Word In Your Life** Tuesday 12th April: Pastor Chris

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES **Establish His Word In Your Life** Tuesday 12th April: Pastor Chris

In the first year of his reign I Daniel understood by books the number of the years, whereof the word of the LORD came to Jeremiah the prophet, that he would accomplish seventy years in the desolations of Jerusalem. And I set my face unto the Lord God, to seek by prayer and supplications, with fasting, and sackcloth, and ashes (Daniel 9:2-3).

In the scripture above, Daniel was praying about the deliverance of Israel. He had read in the book of Jeremiah that their deliverance would come after seventy years in exile, and as he studied, he realized that that time had come. Even though it was time for the children of Israel to be free from their many years of captivity, Daniel knew he still had to pray.
As Daniel prayed, God sent Angel Michael to bring down Persia. Persia had to fall before the children of Israel could be free from captivity. Daniel didn’t take chances; he said, “I set my face unto the Lord God, to seek by prayer and supplications, with fasting, and sackcloth, and ashes” (Daniel 9:3).

He could have said, “Since God said His children would be free after seventy years of captivity, I don’t need to bother; I’ll wait on Him to do as He had said.” No; Daniel was smarter than that! He didn’t only pray to God, he included fasting as well. He was determined to see to it that the prophetic utterance of God came to pass. How inspiring!

This should let you know that just because God says something will happen in your life doesn’t mean it’ll happen, if you don’t do something about it. You have to establish His Word in your life; you have to act on His Word. What prophecies or words of the Spirit have you received concerning your health, business, academics, finances, family, job, or future? Don’t just sit idly by and say, “If God says it’ll happen, it’ll happen.” It doesn’t work that way. You have a role to play in bringing to fruition His Word concerning you.

Psalm 119:89 tells us that God’s Word is forever settled in heaven; however, it’s your responsibility to settle or establish the Word in your own life by acting on it, doing what it says. Act on the knowledge of God’s Word that has come to you, and your faith will prevail.

PRAYER
Dear Father, I thank you for the wisdom to act on your Word always, and follow the guidance and promptings of the Spirit! Through your Word, I have increased wisdom, and spiritual understanding, knowing and walking in your perfect will at all times. I live a prosperous, healthy, and vibrant life in Christ, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:
Acts 20:32
And now, brethren, I commend you to God, and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up, and to give you an inheritance among all them which are sanctified.

Matthew 11:12
And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force.

Obadiah 1:17
But upon mount Zion shall be deliverance, and there shall be holiness;and the house of Jacob shall possess their possessions.

1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Luke 13:1-21 Judges 12-13
2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Romans 9:26-33 Psalm 119:1-40
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RHAPSODY OF REALITIES **Keep Making Progress** Monday 11th April: Pastor Chris

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES **Keep Making Progress** Monday 11th April: Pastor Chris

The wind bloweth where it listeth, and thou hearest the sound thereof, but canst not tell whence it cometh, and whither it goeth: so is every one that is born of the Spirit (John 3:8).

When you’re born again, you’re a mystery to the world, because you’re born of the Spirit. The Natural man can’t understand you. By the Spirit, David said, “I am as a wonder unto many...” (Psalm 71:7). That’s what God has made everyone that’s born of the Spirit. However, some Christians don’t know this; so, they live ordinary lives. You’re not ordinary; you’re not of this world. You belong in, and function from, a different realm: the realm of the Spirit.
The Lord Jesus, in our opening text said, “The wind bloweth where it listeth, and thou hearest the sound thereof, but canst not tell whence it cometh, and whither it goeth: so is every one that is born of the Spirit.” In other words, those who are born again live by the Spirit. And the Spirit, like the wind, is always moving. Jesus didn’t tell us that the Spirit is like air; He said it’s like the wind. Wind is moving air. So the Spirit, like the wind, can’t be conditioned in one place. Wind is air in motion.
In the same vein, when you’re born again, born of the Spirit, you’re a spirit in motion. Hallelujah! There’re people who have been in one spot for a long time; they’ve not made any progress in life; everything seems stagnant. That’s not for the one who’s born again and filled with the Holy Spirit; he’s always in motion: upward and forward; no stagnation. That’s my life. I’m always moving, always making progress.

That should be your experience. Never allow stagnation in any area of your life. When someone asks, “How are you doing?” you ought to say, “I’m excellent and full of glory; I’m making progress with giant strides!” Glory to God!

CONFESSION
I’m growing stronger by the day, like a cedar in Lebanon, and flourishing like the palm tree! I move in the Spirit, and of my increase, progress, and prosperity, there shall be no end! I live the transcendent life of endless possibilities and victories unlimited! Glory to God!

FURTHER STUDY:
Genesis 26:13-14
And the man waxed great, and went forward, and grew until he became very great: For he had possession of flocks, and possession of herds, and great store of servants: and the Philistines envied him.

Proverbs 4:18
But the path of the just is as the shining light,
that shineth more and more unto the perfect day.
2 Corinthians 3:18
But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord.

1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Luke 12:49-59 Judges 10-11
2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Romans 9:14-25 Psalm 118
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RHAPSODY OF REALITIES **WALK IN THE LIGHT OF HIS RIGHTEOUSNESS** Sunday 10th April: Pastor Chris

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES **WALK IN THE LIGHT OF HIS RIGHTEOUSNESS** Sunday 10th April: Pastor Chris

To declare, I say, at this time his righteousness: that he might be just, and the justifier of him which believeth in Jesus (Romans 3:26).
Jesus Christ has become your righteousness. That’s why in Christianity, we don’t walk in our righteousness; rather, we declare and boldly affirm that He’s become our righteousness. We stand in the presence of God with the righteousness of Jesus Christ; and we walk in the light of that righteousness.

It’s like hiding in His glory or being covered in His glory; you’re not seen. It’s His light that’s seen; it’s His glory that’s seen. It’s His power that’s made manifest, as you walk in His righteousness. His own righteousness is what’s demonstrated in your life. That’s Christianity. It’s a walk in His righteousness.

2 Corinthians 5:21 tells us, “For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.” Now, you’ve become a demonstrator of His righteousness, because He manifests His righteousness through you! He’s the righteousness of the one who believes in Jesus.

It’s part of what we affirm when we take the Holy Communion. He said in 1 Corinthians 11:26, “For as often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, ye do shew the Lord’s death till he come.” His death, burial, and resurrection resulted in our justification. He took our place of sin, and gave us His righteousness. This is an amazing reality!

PRAYERDear Father, I’m forever grateful for the blood of Jesus which was shed for me; his vicarious death reconciled me to you. His blood gave me life, and by His resurrection I stand justified before you forever! I thank you for my divine life of unending victories, excellence, and dominion, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:Matthew 26:26-28 And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed it, and brake it, and gave it to the disciples, and said, Take, eat; this is my body. 27 And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, Drink ye all of it; 28 For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins.

1 Corinthians 1:30 But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption:

Philippians 3:8-9 Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ, 9 And be found in him, not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith:

1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: Luke 12:22-48, Judges 92 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: Romans 9:1-13, Psalm 116-117

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES **Practise The Word** Saturday 9th April: Pastor Chris

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES **Practise The Word** Saturday 9th April: Pastor Chris

For if ye love them which love you, what reward have ye? do not even the publicans the same? And if ye salute your brethren only, what do ye more than others? do not even the publicans so? Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect (Matthew 5:46-48).

The Word of God will only profit you when you live it, when you consciously practise or do what it says. For example, our opening scripture is something you should practise. Live in that scripture and let it be your daily walk. A learner can make mistakes. So in practising the Word, you may miss it, but don’t give up and say, “Well, I tried.” Keep at it, and you’ll surely get better.
The latter part of our opening verse says, “Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect” (Matthew 5:48). As you keep at it, you’d discover that you’re making lesser mistakes, until you can confidently say, “I have the mind of Christ.” As a Christian, practising the Word is how you can enjoy its full benefits in your life, because the power of God is in His Word (Romans 1:16). If you want to see more of the power of God in your life, you must keep acting on the Word. For example, the Word says, “Be anxious for nothing...” (Philippians 4:6 NKJV); practise it. Refuse to worry or fret about what you’ll eat or wear, where to stay, etc.; rather, by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.

We’ve been called to live the Word of God. Jesus Christ is the Living Word, and the Bible says we’re as He is. Paul said, “Ye are our epistles...” (2 Corinthians 3:2). That means we’re the expression of the Word. 1 Peter 1:23 says, “Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth forever.” Since you’re born of the Word, you must live by the Word that made you, because every living thing must remain connected to its source. So, stay connected and live the Word in your daily walk.

PRAYER
Dear heavenly Father, I thank you for the revelation of your Word to my spirit. I’m connected to the Word; therefore I’m blossoming and flourishing by the Word, producing durable results to the glory of your Name. I think the right thoughts, and my life is the daily expression and manifestation of your Word, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:
1 Corinthians 3:1-3
And I, brethren, could not speak unto you as unto spiritual, but as unto carnal, even as unto babes in Christ. I have fed you with milk, and not with meat: for hitherto ye were not able to bear it, neither yet now are ye able. For ye are yet carnal: for whereas there is among you envying, and strife, and divisions, are ye not carnal, and walk as men?

John 15:4-5
Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me. I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing.

Colossians 3:6
For which things' sake the wrath of God cometh on the children of disobedience:

1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Luke 12:1-21 Judges 7-8
2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Romans 8:29-39 Psalm 114-115
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RHAPSODY OF REALITIES **He’s Our Mercy Seat** Friday 8th April: Pastor Chris

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES **He’s Our Mercy Seat** Friday 8th April: Pastor Chris

Being justified (declared righteous) freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus: Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God (Romans 3:24-25).

Due to Adam’s transgression, man was separated from God. Romans 3:23 says, “For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God.” Sadly, many have only stayed on the negative part of this scripture, without taking a step further. The twenty-fourth and twenty-fifth verses have so much faith-building thoughts. Yes, all men sinned in Adam, and fell short of the glory of God, but the problem was fixed in, and by, Jesus Christ.
We’ve been justified, declared righteous freely, by the grace of God through the redemption that’s in Christ Jesus. In our opening scripture, the Greek word translated “propitiation” is “hilaste?rion,” and it means the place of mercy, or “Mercy Seat.” In the Old Testament, the Mercy Seat was the covering of the ark of God. God met there with the priests, and His presence was on the Mercy Seat. It was the place where the blood of sacrifice was sprinkled in the presence of God; a place for atonement of sins (Leviticus 16:15-16).

In the New Testament, God presented Christ as a propitiation or “Mercy Seat.” 1 John 4:10 says, “Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins.” Jesus Christ is the covering of the ark; He is God’s place of mercy for us. So, just as the Mercy Seat was the place for atonement of sins in the Old Testament, today, the Lord Jesus Himself is the propitiation and atonement for the sins of the world.

God, in His righteousness, in His equity, has completely removed our sins as though they never existed; He did this in Christ Jesus! This is available to every man in Christ Jesus; Christ is your Mercy Seat. We’re no longer short of His glory, because He (Christ Jesus) was wounded for our transgressions; the predicament was fixed in Jesus. He made it possible, by His death, burial and glorious resurrection for us to have eternal life, and live righteously unto God. Blessed be His Name forever!

PRAYER
Dear Father, I thank you for lavishly pouring out your love on me, demonstrating that I’m worth the life of your Son, Jesus. His blood was shed on the cross for the remission of sins, and now, I walk in your righteousness. I’m compelled by love to turn others from sin unto righteousness, and from the power of Satan unto God, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:
1 John 4:8-10
He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love. In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that God sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through him. Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins.

Hebrews 4:14-16
Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession. For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.

1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Luke 11:37-54 Judges 5-6
2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Romans 8:20-28 Psalm 112-113

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RHAPSODY OF REALITIES **Acknowledge The Good In You** Thursday 7th April: Pastor Chris

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES **Acknowledge The Good In You** Thursday 7th April: Pastor Chris

That the communication of thy faith may become effectual by the acknowledging of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus (Philemon 1:6).

Your faith will be ineffective when you don’t know who you are, what you have, and your abilities in Christ. It’s so important to recognize and acknowledge your God-given potentials and blessings in Christ Jesus. The Bible says in 2 Corinthians 4:7, “But we have this treasure in earthen vessels....” In your spirit, there’re treasures and virtues; there’re good things in you. Everything about you is perfect and excellent! You have an exceptional quality of spirit; an excellent spirit.
Ephesians 2:10 says, “For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.” Look at 2 Corinthians 5:17-18. It says “...if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. And all things are of God....” Now, all the good things in you are placed there by God; an example is righteousness. Have you acknowledged His righteousness in you? 2 Corinthians 5:21 tells us, “For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.”

One reason some are experiencing things that aren’t of God in their personal lives is that they haven’t acknowledged the good things that are in them in Christ Jesus. Don’t accept what the world says about you. Only acknowledge what God has made you, given to you, and said about you in His Word. Acknowledge who you are in Him.

We can direct our faith towards whatever situation we’re confronted with for it to produce results. However, this happens through your recognition, and proclamation, of your heritage, origin, and abilities in Christ Jesus.

PRAYER
Dear Father, I thank you for helping me through the knowledge of the glorious Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ, to discover the priceless treasure you’ve deposited in my spirit. I acknowledge and walk in the light of my heritage, origin, and glory in Christ, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:
Psalms 82:6-7
I have said, Ye are gods; and all of you are children of the most High.But ye shall die like men, and fall like one of the princes.

Colossians 1:12-13
Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light: Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son:

Psalms 139:14
I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works;
and that my soul knoweth right well.

1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Luke 11:14-36 Judges 3-4
2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Romans 8:12-19 Psalm 110-111

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RHAPSODY OF REALITIES **Words From The Father** Wednesday 6th April: Pastor Chris

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES **Words From The Father** Wednesday 6th April: Pastor Chris

It is the spirit that quickeneth; the flesh profiteth nothing: the words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life (John 6:63).

The Lord Jesus was a master of words; He had, and spoke, wisdom all the time. He was wisdom personified. He knew exactly the right words to say in every situation, to everyone, and concerning everything. His words were filled with inspiration, healing, comfort, hope, love, and power. He had words for everything.
Imagine what transpired in Luke 7:11-17. He was on a journey to the city of Nain, and as He arrived at the gate of the City, He saw a funeral procession of a young man, who happened to be the only son of a widow. Moved with compassion, He touched the casket and said, “...Young man, I say unto thee, Arise. And he that was dead sat up, and began to speak. And he delivered him to his mother” (Luke 7:13-15). He raised the dead body of that young man back to life with words!

Once, His disciples were startled amidst a raging tempest. Terrified, they cried out to Him, “...Master, carest thou not that we perish?” (Mark 4:38). What He did was remarkable: “...he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm” (Mark 4:39). It made no difference how turbulent or tempestuous the weather was, Jesus hushed it with words—the same way He healed and restored sight to blind eyes, hearing to deaf ears, and vitality to maimed limbs.

However, He reveals to us an important truth: the words He spoke came from the Father. He said in John 12:50, “...whatsoever I speak therefore, even as the Father said unto  me, so I speak.” It’s the same with us today. The Father has given us words to speak; we don’t, and shouldn’t, speak our own words, or words that we learnt from our neighbours or environment! We learn words from the Word of God; we get our spiritual vocabulary from the Word of God. That’s why you have to keep studying the Scriptures (2 Timothy 2:15).

The result is that you’ll think and talk like Jesus, and have His kind of extraordinary results! You’ll become a master of words, speaking wisdom all the time.

CONFESSION
My words are spirit, and life, infused with power and divine energy to prevail over circumstances. The words of Christ dwell in me richly, in all wisdom; therefore, my words are filled with inspiration, healing, comfort, hope, love, and power, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:
Colossians 3:16
Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.

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 11:1-13 Judges 1-2
2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Romans 8:1-11 Psalm 109

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RHAPSODY OF REALITIES **The Victory Shout** Tuesday 5th April: Pastor Chris

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES **The Victory Shout** Tuesday 5th April: Pastor Chris

Listen to the glad shouts of victory in the tents of God’s people: The LORD’s mighty power has done it! (Psalm 118:15 GNB).

Chapter six of the Book of Joshua tells us how the walls of Jericho fell down flat for the children of Israel to go in and take over the city. They didn’t need cranes or heavy duty equipment to crumble the walls; they did it with a shout! Read the inspiring account in Joshua 6:2-5; they had wanted to go into Jericho, but the wall prevented them, for they were too high and too thick. However, God gave them an instruction. He didn’t instruct them to pray, or beg. All He asked them to do was to march round the wall without saying anything, and then give a shout at the appointed time. What
followed was breathtaking: the walls fell down, flat.
There’s something about our shout in the Holy Ghost; it’s not ordinary. When people haven’t received the Holy Spirit, that’s when things like this mystify them. If you go to a Church where they never shout, something is surely missing: it’s the power of the Holy Ghost, because once the Holy Ghost gets anywhere, the shout of a king is there; He announces His presence.
Recall what happened on the day of Pentecost: the day the Holy Spirit began His dispensation with the Church. The Bible says, “And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting” (Acts 2:2). Notice the description: the sound was as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting. The Holy Spirit announced His presence with a loud sound! Were they quiet afterwards? No! Acts 2:4 says, “And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost,
and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.”

When the Holy Ghost comes into your life, irrespective of how quietly you were born, it makes no difference; you can’t be quiet anymore. I don’t mean to say you become loquacious; I’m talking about the power of the Spirit stirred in you to shout and affirm the Word with boldness. It’s not a shout of pandemonium, or fright, but the shout of a king; the victory shout!

PRAYER
Dear Father, thanks be unto you, for always leading me in triumph in Christ, and manifesting through me the sweet aroma of your knowledge in every place. Christ lives in me, and He’s my all. Thank you for making me a testimony of your abundant grace, and unending love, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:
Psalm 20:5 GNB
“Then we will shout for joy over your victory and celebrate your triumph by praising our God. May the Lord answer all your requests.”

2 Chronicles 20:21-22
And when he had consulted with the people, he appointed singers unto the Lord, and that should praise the beauty of holiness, as they went out before the army, and to say, Praise the Lord; for his mercy endureth for ever.
And when they began to sing and to praise, the Lord set ambushments against the children of Ammon, Moab, and mount Seir, which were come against Judah; and they were smitten.
1 Corinthians 15:57
But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.

1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Luke 10:25-42 Joshua 23-24
2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Romans 7:12-25 Psalm 108

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APRIL COMMUNION SERVICE WITH PASTOR CHRIS – MONTH OF LIFTING**

APRIL COMMUNION SERVICE WITH PASTOR CHRIS – MONTH OF LIFTING**

It is not true that sin does not take men to hell. Sin does. The Bible teaches that Jesus came to die for sinners. If sin does not take men to sin, Jesus wouldn't have come.
We don't pray to have more power. Power comes from Holy Spirit. So a prayerless Christian is not a powerless Christian. He is a Christian who is not using His power rightly. The Holy Spirit admonishes us to pray. So not to pray will be disobedience.
- Fasting helps you to maintain spiritual focus. Fasting doesn't just means staying away from food. It means staying away from food and other things that takes your focus away from God.
- Fasting also helps you maintain your sensitivity.
- Fasting is an exercise for the Spiritual man.
- Fasting is part of obedience to the Holy Spirit.
When do we fast?
- The church or a group in the church can decide a date and time to fast. As such times, you should be part of it.
- The Holy Spirit at times ministers to you to fast.
- The third is by choice. Maybe because of what you have to deal with that requires your attention. You may fast at such times.
To be lukewarm is to be cold and non active. Your participation in the things of God is what makes you active in the house of God. To be lukewarm means to be disobedience to the vision of God. A Christian who remains lukewarm to the end will go to hell. It's there in the Scriptures.
Revelation 3:14-21KJV
14 And unto the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write; These things saith the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of God;
15 I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot.
16 So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth.
17 Because thou sayest, I am rich, and increased with goods, and have need of nothing; and knowest not that thou art wretched, and miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked:
18 I counsel thee to buy of me gold tried in the fire, that thou mayest be rich; and white raiment, that thou mayest be clothed, and that the shame of thy nakedness do not appear; and anoint thine eyes with eyesalve, that thou mayest see.
19 As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent.
20 Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.
21 To him that overcometh will I grant to sit with me in my throne, even as I also overcame, and am set down with my Father in his throne.
22 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.
The lukewarm Christian is the unprofitable Servant. Let's see his end in Matthew 25 : 29-30 KJV
29 For unto every one that hath shall be given, and he shall have abundance: but from him that hath not shall be taken away even that which he hath.
30 And cast ye the unprofitable servant into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
Did you see that? So repent if you have been lukewarm and be vitally involved is the house.
To stop thinking about death you need to replace your thoughts from the thoughts of death to that of God. You can also get the book "The Power of the Mind." It will help you greatly.
THE WORD FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL.
This month is a beautiful month. Maybe I should read you some scripture so you can understand what this month is.
Isaiah 58:13-14KJV
13 If thou turn away thy foot from the sabbath, from doing thy pleasure on my holy day; and call the sabbath a delight, the holy of the Lord, honourable; and shalt honour him, not doing thine own ways, nor finding thine own pleasure, nor speaking thine own words:
14 Then shalt thou delight thyself in the Lord; and I will cause thee to ride upon the high places of the earth, and feed thee with the heritage of Jacob thy father: for the mouth of the Lord hath spoken it.
God is about to do something wonderful in your life.
Job 22:29KJV
29 When men are cast down, then thou shalt say, There is lifting up; and he shall save the humble person.
Did you hear that? When men are cast down, didn't join them saying that everywhere is hard and things are difficult. No! Don't talk like that. You say, in my life, there is lifting up. Lifting up means to raise to a higher position. To elevate. To revoke.
The month of April is the Month of LIFTING. This month you are going to experience that. It could be a weight being lifted from you. God is going to do it. You are being lifted this month, by the power of the Holy Ghost. If there is anything that has been weighing you doing, I command a lifting for you. Refuse to fear. No matter what the threat is like, say " I am lifted." It is not by power of might. It's by the Spirit said the Lord. Don't look at the challenges. Stop seeing yourself defeated. Maybe you even made a mistake that brought you here and you are regretting it. Hear what the Lord is saying. He is saying "I have taken responsibility for your sins and your omissions." There is lifting for you this month. Worship Him now. Give Him praise. His is more than able. Go ahead and pray.
Philemon 4.