RHAPSODY OF REALITIES, Wednesday, March 1st , Pastor Chris Topic: ✨A NEW LIFE.✨

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES,  Wednesday, March 1st , Pastor Chris 
Topic: ✨A NEW LIFE.✨

But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light (1 Peter 2:9).

A literal interpretation of our opening verse would mean that the new creation is one who was called out of darkness into God’s marvellous light, meaning he had a past of darkness. This, however, isn’t true, because the new creation never existed before, and therefore couldn’t have a past. He has a new life.

The idea of the new creation having a past is mostly common amongst believers who merely see the Christian as “a sinner saved by grace”; one who was once under the power of Satan, but now free to serve God. However, as you grow in the knowledge of the Word of God, you’ll discover that being born again, you’re not one who was taken from the hands of Satan and delivered into the hands of God; you’re actually a new creation. You’re not the man that was in darkness; that man actually died with Christ. You were born into His marvellous light.

Acts 13:33 tells us something beautiful; it reads, “God hath fulfilled the same unto us their children, in that he hath raised up Jesus again; as it is also written in the second psalm, Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee.” God didn’t say, “Thou art my Son, this day have I raised thee back to life” no; rather, He said, “This day, I have given birth to you (begotten thee).” When Jesus died, He died in the spirit; that’s why He’s called the first begotten from the dead (Revelation 1:5), not the first to be raised from the dead. When He was raised from the dead, He was raised a new creation.

2 Corinthians 5:17 says, “…if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature...” You’re a new species—recreated in Christ Jesus and brought into a newness of life: “Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life” (Romans 6:4).

CONFESSION
My life is one of glory and excellence, because I’m a new creation in Christ Jesus! I walk in the glory and light of God, having been born into a newness of life. I live in the immeasurable and unlimited grace and mercies of God. Hallelujah!

Further Study: 1 John 5:11-12 And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. 12 He that hath the Son hath life; [and] he that hath not the Son of God hath not life.

Colossians 3:9-10 Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds; 10 And have put on the new [man], which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him:

1-Year Bible Reading Plan:
Mark 9:1-32, Numbers 6-8
2-Year Bible Reading Plan:
Matthew 19:1-12, Exodus 10

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES, Tuesday, February 28th Pastor Chris Topic: ✨*LIGHT IN A DARK WORLD.*✨

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES,  Tuesday, February  28th  Pastor Chris 
Topic: ✨*LIGHT IN A DARK WORLD.*✨

Do all things without murmurings and disputings: That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world (Philippians 2:14-15).

You’re the light of the world; you’re a city set on a hill (Matthew 5:14); meaning that you’re the solution to the darkness in the world. The Bible says, “For, behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the people...” (Isaiah 60:2). The gross darkness in the world is a sign that it’s your time to arise, shine and light up your world. Romans 8:19 says, “For the earnest expectation of the creation waiteth for the manifestation of the sons of God.” The world is waiting for you to manifest the glory of God, to free it from the decay and corrupting influences of Satan.

Psalm 74:20 says the dark places of the earth are filled with the habitations of cruelty. That’s talking about spiritual darkness and wickedness that’s prevalent in today’s world. But when you show up, the darkness and cruelty are dispelled. When you come into the world of the unsaved, bearing the light of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, salvation comes to them.

Your light gives meaning, direction and beauty to your world. You’re the light in a dark world. Jesus said, “...As my Father hath sent me, even so send I you” (John 20:21). He came to give our lives a meaning and then sent us as lights to bring glory, excellence and meaning to the lives of those around us.

This is your ministry. This is your life. 1 Peter 2:9 AMP declares, “But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a dedicated nation, [God’s] own 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 marvellous light.”

PRAYER
Dear Father, I fulfil my calling, ministry and responsibility as the light of the world by expressing your righteousness, and impacting my world with the Gospel of your grace. I give meaning, direction, beauty, glory, and excellence to the lives of men in my world, turning them from the power of Satan unto you, and from darkness into light, 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.

Matthew 5:14-16 Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. 15 Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. 16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Mark 8:27-38 Numbers 5
2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Matthew 18: 21-35 Exodus 9

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES, Monday, February 27th Pastor Chris Topic: ✨*He’s The Son Of God Indeed*✨

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES,  Monday, February  27th  Pastor Chris 
Topic: ✨*He’s The Son Of God Indeed*✨

_*…he that hath seen me hath seen the Father; and how sayest thou then, Shew us the Father? (John 14:8-9).*_

There’re still many who don’t know who Jesus really is; to them, He’s a great religious leader. But Jesus isn’t a mere religious leader or reformist; He’s Himself God. You have to study the Word of God to discover this. In John 5:39, He said, ‘search the Scriptures, for they testify of me.’ The Scriptures testify of Jesus as Deity; He’s co-equal with God. John 1:1 says, _*“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.”*_ This is talking about Jesus; He’s the living and incarnate Word.

A certain preacher told the story of a professor who came to his church on a Sunday morning. After the sermon, the professor came to greet him, and he asked the professor, “I hope you enjoyed the service?” The professor replied, “Yes I did, but I don’t really believe the things you preached.” Surprised, the preacher asked, “Which amongst the things I said was difficult for you to accept?” “Well, about everything,” replied the professor.

Then the preacher said to him, “Go and study the Bible for yourself; after you’ve read through, come back and let’s discuss.” The man took the Bible home and spent several weeks reading the Scriptures. After reading from Genesis to Revelation, he made an appointment to see the Pastor again. When they met this time, before the Pastor could say anything, the professor submitted: “Pastor, Jesus Christ is God!”

The Professor continued, “You told me to study the Bible for myself, and I‘ve done that. I studied from Genesis to Revelation; my finding is what I’m giving you: Jesus Christ is God.” He found out the truth. Glory to God! Jesus said, _*“I and my Father are one”*_ (John 10:30). In our opening verse, He said, “If you have seen me, you have seen the Father.” He’s one with the Father; that’s the meaning of “Son of God.”

Son of God doesn’t just mean somebody born of God; it means one with His nature. You’ve got to come to that point in your life where you recognise that Jesus is Himself God. The Bible declares that the fullness of the Godhead dwells in Him bodily; (Colossians 1:19, 2:9) He’s the complete embodiment of Deity. Hallelujah!

                    *PRAYER*

*Dear Lord Jesus, I worship and extol your majesty, for you’re the great King; the Monarch of the universe; the mighty God. I adore you for who you are; the sum total of the divine perfection, powers, and attributes dwell in you permanently. I’m forever grateful to be born with your nature, and life in my spirit; I worship you for this awesome privilege. Hallelujah!*

*Further Study:* *||* *John 1:1-5* In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 The same was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made. 4 In him was life; and the life was the light of men. 5 And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not. *||*

*||* *Matthew 16:15-17* He saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am? 16 And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God. 17 And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed [it] unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven. *||*

*||* *John 20:27-29* Then saith he to Thomas, Reach hither thy finger, and behold my hands; and reach hither thy hand, and thrust [it] into my side: and be not faithless, but believing. 28 And Thomas answered and said unto him, My Lord and my God. 29 Jesus saith unto him, Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: blessed [are] they that have not seen, and [yet] have believed. *||*

*Daily Scripture Reading*

*1-Year Bible Reading Plan:* Mark 8:14-26,
Numbers 3-4

*2-Year Bible Reading Plan:* Matthew 18:12-20,
Exodus 8

*EXTRACT FROM: Rhapsody of Realities Daily Devotional*

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES, Sunday, February 26th Pastor Chris Topic: ✨TRIUMPHANT ALL THE WAY✨

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES,  Sunday, February  26th  Pastor Chris 
Topic: ✨TRIUMPHANT ALL THE WAY✨

Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place (2 Corinthians 2:14).

1John 4:4 says, “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.” Then Paul, by the Spirit, in a most poetic and inspiring manner submitted in Romans 8:35-37, “Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?....Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.”

With this understanding, when you face tests, trials, and persecutions, when the fierce storms and pressures of life billow against you, refuse to be moved, because you’re more than a conqueror. Your testimony is assured, because you’re a victor in Christ Jesus. Nothing can overwhelm you, because the greater One lives in you and He causes you to triumph always, and in every place.

It doesn’t matter how much news of doom and gloom is propagated through the media; don’t panic! The hardship, harsh economic conditions, wickedness, and terror in the world are not set against you, because you’re not of this world. You belong to Christ. Christ is your country. And in Christ, you’re triumphant all the way! Nothing can hinder or limit your victory, progress, and success.

Read our opening verse again, this time, from the Message translation: “And I got it, thank God! In the Messiah, in Christ, God leads us from place to place in one perpetual victory parade.” This is your life in Christ! Your victory, promotion, and prosperity in the midst of recession, inflation, and economic hardship is unstoppable. Blessed be God!

CONFESSION
I’m full of the might and ability of the Spirit, who leads me in a perpetual victory parade. I’m like a tree planted by the waters, that spreads out her roots by the river. I don’t know when heat comes. I’m prosperous and triumphant always in Christ Jesus! Hallelujah!

FURTHER STUDY:
1 John 5:4-5 For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith. 5 Who is he that overcometh the world, but he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God?

2 Corinthians 2:14 (AMP) But thanks be to God, who always leads us in triumph in Christ, and through us spreads and makes evident everywhere the sweet fragrance of the knowledge of Him.

1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Mark 7:24-8:1-13 Numbers 1-2
2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Matthew 18:1-11 Exodus 7

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES, Saturday, February 25th Pastor Chris Topic: ✨Faith—The Effect Of Righteousness✨

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES,  Saturday, February  25th  Pastor Chris 
Topic: ✨Faith—The Effect Of Righteousness✨

_*…and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever. (Isaiah 32:17).*_

Our opening verse reminds of the true definition of faith in Hebrews 11:1 which says, _*“Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.”*_ Faith is the quiet, confident assurance of what we hope for and the reality of things yet unseen.

That’s the reason Jesus said, _*“…If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you”*_ (Matthew 17:20).

The effect of righteousness is faith; mountain-moving faith; with which you affirm that all things are possible unto you, living without fears, worries, conflicts, and agitations. Isaiah 54:14 says, _*“In righteousness shalt thou be established: thou shalt be far from oppression; FOR THOU SHALT NOT FEAR: AND FROM TERROR; FOR IT SHALL NOT COME NEAR THEE.”*_ When you’re established by God in righteousness, you become unshakeable and immovable (1 Corinthians 15:58).

In the underlined portion of the verse above, the word “for” means because or whenever. In other words, you shall be far from oppression because you shall not fear. Why will you not fear? Because the effect of righteousness has produced quietness, assurance, and confidence in you forever; it has secured you in Christ. You’re no longer in the arena of those who’re oppressed by circumstances, situations of life, demon spirits, etc.; you’re not under the oppression of the enemy. Rather, you’re in charge and in control. To walk in the consciousness of God’s righteousness is to walk in glory, dominion, and the strength of God. Hallelujah!

                    *PRAYER*

*Dear Father, I thank you for the effect of righteousness in my spirit. I’m established in righteousness, therefore, I’m far from oppression and from terror. Nothing is impossible to me, for I walk in the might, dominion and liberty of the Spirit, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.*

*Further Study:* *||* *Hebrews 11:1 (AMP)* NOW FAITH is the assurance (the confirmation, the title deed) of the things [we] hope for, being the proof of things [we] do not see and the conviction of their reality [faith perceiving as real fact what is not revealed to the senses]. *||*

*||* *2 Corinthians 3:5* Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think any thing as of ourselves; but our sufficiency [is] of God; *||*

*||* *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. *||*

*Daily Scripture Reading*

*1-Year Bible Reading Plan:* Mark 7:1-23,
Leviticus 26-27

*2-Year Bible Reading Plan:* Matthew 17:22-27,
Exodus 6

*EXTRACT FROM: Rhapsody of Realities Daily Devotional*

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES, Friday, February 24th Pastor Chris Topic: ✨RIGHTEOUSNESS AND PEACE✨

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES,  Friday, February  24th  Pastor Chris 
Topic: ✨RIGHTEOUSNESS AND PEACE✨

And the work of righteousness shall be peace… (Isaiah 32:17).

In the days of Moses, truth and judgment came together; and if truth bore testimony against you, you were judged on the spot. But it’s not so with the Gospel. The Bible says, “Mercy and truth are met together; righteousness and peace have kissed each other. Truth shall spring out of the earth; and righteousness shall look down from heaven” (Psalms 85:10-11). In the Gospel, mercy and truth have met together; righteousness and peace have kissed each other.

Romans 5:1 says, “Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.” The Greek word from where “justified” is translated is “Dikaioo” and it means to be acquitted and declared righteous. Which means since we’re justified, acquitted, declared righteous and have right standing with God by faith, we have peace with Him through our Lord Jesus Christ. In other words, there’s no enmity between you and God; the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ has set you at one with God. That’s what the word “peace” or its Greek equivalent “eirene,” mean. It’s “to be set at one again,” to be brought into harmony, concord, safety, felicity, and security with God. There’s no need for you to be afraid that one day, God will recall all your wrongs and punish you as a result. No. You’ve come home to Him; you’re now at rest in Him through Christ Jesus. He made it possible; it’s the work or result of His righteousness that you’ve received: “And the work of righteousness shall be peace…” (Isaiah 32:17).

Being born again, you’re now one with the Lord; He’s brought you to Himself: “Righteousness and peace have kissed each other.” There’s a oneness now. Glory to God!

PRAYER
Dear Father, I thank you for the oneness I have with you! Being justified by faith; acquitted and declared righteous, I have peace with you; your righteousness has produced peace in me, and for me in your presence; peace with prosperity! I revel in the divine harmony, bliss and joy that you’ve brought me into. Thank you for this awesome privilege, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Further Study:
Psalm 85:11-13 Truth shall spring out of the earth; and righteousness shall look down from heaven. 12 Yea, the LORD shall give [that which is] good; and our land shall yield her increase. 13 Righteousness shall go before him; and shall set [us] in the way of his steps.

John 14:27 Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

1-Year Bible Reading Plan:
Mark 6:30-56, Leviticus 25
2-Year Bible Reading Plan:
Matthew 17:14-21, Exodus 5

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES, Thursday, February 23rd Pastor Chris Topic: ✨AN EXTRAORDINARY AUTHORITY.✨

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES,  Thursday, February  23rd  Pastor Chris 
Topic: ✨AN EXTRAORDINARY AUTHORITY.✨

For if by one man’s offence death reigned by one; much more they which receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness shall reign in life by one, Jesus Christ.) (Romans 5:17).

The literal translation of the word “reign” in the verse above is taken from the root word “Basileuo” (Greek), and it means to “king” or “be king.” It’s the verb of kingship. So, you could actually say, “They which receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness shall ‘king’ or ‘be kings’ in life.” They’re going to carry out the functions of a king; they’ll reign and rule in life. That means you have an extraordinary authority.

What you have to do is to learn about the authority you have. What’s the implication and extent of this extraordinary authority? What does this give you? It bestows on you the gift of righteousness; righteousness makes us masters. The Bible says the law came by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ (John 1:17). He came with grace, and brought us righteousness as a gift. So, when you hear the Gospel and believe in Jesus Christ, you become the recipient and expression of His righteousness.

Jesus came to reveal and demonstrate the righteousness of the Father. Now, He gives you that same nature, ability, and authority to carry on His ministry, to reveal and demonstrate His righteousness. He gave you the authority to do it. You have the ability to unveil the will, purpose and character of your heavenly Father. What a life!

No wonder He said in John 20:23, “Whose soever sins ye remit, they are remitted unto them; and whose soever sins ye retain, they are retained.” He’s made you the dispenser of His goodness: His mercy, grace, love, and righteousness. Remember, you’re an associate of the God-kind, in partnership with Him, therefore, it’s perfectly legal for the Lord Jesus to give you the authority (the same authority that He had) to dispense good things. You’re the expression of His glory, splendour, and divinity. Hallelujah!

PRAYER
Dear Father, I thank you for the extraordinary authority vested in me, to rule and reign as a king in life. I’m a dispenser of your goodness; I manifest your glory, splendour and wisdom; your righteousness is expressed through me today, and always in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:
1 John 4:17 Herein is our love made perfect, that we may have boldness in the day of judgment: because as he is, so are we in this world.

John 20:21-23 Then said Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you: as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you. 22 And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost: 23 Whose soever sins ye remit, they are remitted unto them; and whose soever sins ye retain, they are retained.

1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Mark 6:1-29 Leviticus 24
2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Matthew 17:1-13 Exodus 4

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES, Tuesday, February 21st Pastor Chris Topic: ✨LIVE HAPPY AND JOYFUL EVERY DAY✨

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES,  Tuesday, February  21st  Pastor Chris 
Topic: ✨LIVE HAPPY AND JOYFUL EVERY DAY✨

Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory (1 Peter 1:8).

You’re to live happy every day, and your happiness and joy should be independent of circumstances. Nothing, and no one, was created to make you happy; you’re responsible for your joy and happiness. Never find yourself looking gloomy, and confused. Never carry on through the day with a disconsolate and restless attitude. Confusion and depression are the handiworks of the devil. Never allow them in your life. Instead, always allow the joy of the Lord well up in your heart. Be full of joy always!

In John 15:11, Jesus said, “These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full.” His desire is for you to be full of joy twenty-four hours a day, irrespective of the circumstances you face. He doesn’t want you worried over anything. Some people love to worry. They think being worried is a sign of being responsible. They’re worried about the children’s school fees, worried about their job, worried about the state of their health, worried about their spouses, and worried about so many things. That’s not the life of a Christian.

The Christian has been brought into a life of rest, full of joy and glory. Philippians 4:4 says, “Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say, Rejoice.” Even when you’re faced with challenges, you’re supposed to rejoice! He didn’t say you should rejoice only when everything is all right; no. He said, “Rejoice in the Lord always.” If you couldn’t rejoice always, God wouldn’t tell you to do so. It’s natural to feel downcast when things don’t seem to be all right; but it’s the wisdom of God to rejoice even in the midst of troubles.

Don’t let anything weigh you down. Do what the Word says: Cast all your cares upon the Lord, because He cares for you (1 Peter 5:7). Whether the trouble is in your finances, health, family, academics, whatever it is, cast it on Him, and rejoice. Then, declare like David, “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want” (Psalm 23:1). In the face of challenges or unpleasant situations, instead of wondering what to do and what the problem is, laugh! Laugh and laugh! Rejoice in the Holy Ghost, knowing that the joy of the lord is your strength. Hallelujah!

CONFESSION
The peace of God which surpasses all understanding keeps my heart and mind, in Christ Jesus. Good things are coming to me today from everywhere! I refuse to worry about anything, for the Lord has made all things mine! His joy is expressed lavishly through me today in every place. Glory to God!

FURTHER STUDY:
Romans 14:17 For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.

1 John 1:4 And these things write we unto you, that your joy may be full.

James 1:2 My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;

1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Mark 5:1-20 Leviticus 19-21
2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Matthew 16:13-20 Exodus 2

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES, Monday, February 20th Pastor Chris Topic: ✨STAND FOR HIM.✨

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES,  Monday, February  20th  Pastor Chris 
Topic: ✨STAND FOR HIM.✨

Whether any do enquire of Titus, he is my partner and fellow helper concerning you: or our brethren be enquired of, they are the messengers of the churches, and the glory of Christ (2 Corinthians 8:23).

When God puts you in a particular place of work or business, His interest isn’t about your office, because that doesn’t count in His Kingdom. What matters isn’t whether you’re the Managing Director or Chief Executive Officer; it’s not about your rank or designation. What matters to God is how effective you are in using your office to promote His righteousness. He wants your passion for the Gospel, for which He sent His Son to die.

Everywhere you are, you ought to be busy for the Lord. If you stand for Him, He’ll stand for you. The Apostle Paul, in our opening verse, was commending the commitment of Titus and others who were with him on his missionary journeys. Paul was proud of their commitment to the Gospel. He said, “…they are the messengers of the churches, and the glory of Christ.” What a testimony! They were the apostles of the churches, sent on missionary activities.

It makes no difference where you are, and what you do; see yourself as a sent one; a minister of the Gospel. Stand for the Lord. Preach the Gospel. Minister the Word to those in your world. The Bible says He’s made us “...able ministers of the new testament; not of the letter, but of the spirit: for the letter killeth, but the spirit giveth life” (2 Corinthians 3:6). You’re an oracle of God! You’re His mouth-piece. Speak for Him! Do His work.

Arise, and shine for the Lord! Do big things for Him. Be bold. Be daring. Nothing should be terrifying or intimidating enough to keep you quiet. Preach the Gospel as though you’re the only one the Lord is relying on to do it. Be an activist for Jesus Christ, bearing His message of faith, hope, and love. Fuel your passion for the Gospel and keep preaching it with all fervour, for the end is near.

PRAYER
Lord, your Word is eternal; it stands firm in the heavens. Your faithfulness continues through all generations, desiring men and women around the world to come to the knowledge of the truth. I stand firm in the faith, unashamed and undeterred to preach the Gospel and spread your righteousness around the world, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

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

Matthew 10:32-33 Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven. 33 But whosoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven.

2 Corinthians 4:8-9 [We are] troubled on every side, yet not distressed; [we are] perplexed, but not in despair; 9 Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed;

1-Year Bible Reading Plan:
Mark 4:21-41, Leviticus 16-18
2-Year Bible Reading Plan:
Matthew 16:1-12, Exodus 1

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES, Sunday, February 19th Pastor Chris Topic: ✨STRENGTHEN YOUR FAITH WITH THE WORD ✨

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES,  Sunday, February  19th  Pastor Chris 
Topic: ✨STRENGTHEN YOUR FAITH WITH THE WORD ✨

But woe unto them that are with child, and to them that give suck, in those days! for there shall be great distress in the land, and wrath upon this people (Luke 21:23).

The Word of God is truth, irrespective of what your experiences might be. The Word never fails. There’re people who say they pray, but never receive answers. Some others lament that they gave so much to God, but never received much in return. There’re also those who say, “I’ve been speaking the Word concerning my healing for such a long time, yet I’m sick.” Now, if any of these applies to you, then here’s something you should know: Your experience should never affect your confidence in the Word.

As you grow in the knowledge of the Word, and keep the Word in your mouth, no circumstance can successfully stand against you. Just because it’s been several days and there’s still no change as you expect, doesn’t mean it’s failing. The Word never fails.

You must understand that Christian growth and maturity are progressive. Acting your faith to get results isn’t something you become perfect in at once; it gets better and easier as you keep at it. The reason for this has to do with your limited knowledge at the time, meaning, you don’t know enough or there’s too much you don’t know on the subject you’re dealing with. What you’re supposed to do is to keep going for the Word, and keep exercising your faith. Keep strengthening your faith with the Word.

For instance, at a certain time in your life, you might have tried to use your faith to get a certain amount of money, but it didn’t quite work. Don’t be discouraged; grow your faith to the level where it can produce that amount when you want it! If it took you six months the first time, tell yourself, “Next time, I’ll get it in one month, or even less.” Then, begin to study and meditate on the Word with your new goal in focus.

That’s how you train yourself in the faith-life. Never give up on the Word. Stand your ground, and be confident in its ability to prevail over circumstances and put you over all the time.

CONFESSION
I stand strong in faith, unshakeable and unmovable, because Christ is the solid rock on which I stand. My faith is hinged on God’s infallible Word, and I live a life of victory, excellence, dominion, and power. I reign, and excel every day, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Further Study:
1 Timothy 4:8 For bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come.

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.

Hebrews 11:6 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.

1-Year Bible Reading Plan:
Mark 4:1-20, Leviticus 15
2-Year Bible Reading Plan:
Matthew 15:29-39, Genesis.

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES, Saturday, February 18th Pastor Chris Topic: ✨LET CHRIST STAND UP IN YOU ✨

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES, Saturday, February 18th Pastor Chris
Topic: ✨LET CHRIST STAND UP IN YOU ✨

To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory (Colossians 1:27).

The real essence of Christianity is Christ in you, manifesting and expressing Himself in, and through, you. The Christian is one who expresses, exudes, and demonstrates the life, nature, character, and righteousness of Christ. Thus, in appraising your spiritual growth, one of the things you check is how much your life depicts the righteousness or character of Christ.

For example, in times of provocations, when you’re offended, who stands up in you? You ought to let Christ stand up in you. Remember, as a new creation in Christ, you don’t have two natures; you have only one: the Christ-nature. Your recreated human spirit is made in the image and likeness of Christ. Therefore, in all that you do, and at all times, refuse to yield to the flesh; rather, respond from your Christ-nature, with the fruit of the recreated spirit.

When you talk, let Christ be heard. Let His love emit and effuse from your words and actions. Let His wisdom and righteousness overwhelm the hearts of your hearers as you speak only gracious and lifting words; let Him talk through you. Let Him see through your eyes. Let Him work with your hands.

Violent people allow the beast to take over their lives. Never let the devil show up in you. Be like Jesus who said, “...for the prince of this world cometh, and hath nothing in me” (John 14:30). Remember: Satan has nothing in you; but Christ in you, the hope of glory.

PRAYER
Dear Lord, thank you for blessing me and filling me with your love, righteousness, and indeed, with Yourself. I’m gentle, patient, peaceful, loving, and kind. Your wisdom, grace, and glory are seen and heard in me. I express your beauty and love always. Christ is in me, and as He is, so am I in this world, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Further Study:
Proverbs 25:28 GNB If you cannot control your anger, you are as helpless as a city without walls, open to attack.
Galatians 3:27 For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ.
Ephesians 4:22-24 That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts; 23 And be renewed in the spirit of your mind; 24 And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness.

1-Year Bible Reading Plan:
Mark 3:13-35, Leviticus 13-14
2-Year Bible Reading Plan:
Matthew 15:21-28, Genesis 49

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES, Friday, February 17th Pastor Chris Topic: ✨A Different Mind-set.. ✨

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES,  Friday, February  17th  Pastor Chris 
Topic: ✨A Different Mind-set.. ✨

But my servant Caleb, because he had another spirit with him, and hath followed me fully, him will I bring into the land whereinto he went; and his seed shall possess it (Numbers 14:24).
   
When God wanted to train and raise the children of Israel after bringing them out of Egypt, He used Moses. Why? The answer is simple: He needed somebody with a different mentality from what the children of Israel had. The children of Israel had the slave mentality, but Moses was different. He had been a prince in Pharaoh’s palace. You couldn’t take that away from him. Even though he had become a shepherd in the desert, he was a prince inside him; his mind-set was that of a prince.

When he saw the strange sight of a bush burning, and yet the thicket wasn’t consumed, he didn’t run away terrified. Instead, he said, I will now turn aside, and see this great sight, why the bush is not burnt (Exodus 3:3). He was fearless. Two other Bible characters after Moses, with a similar mind-set are Joshua and Caleb. They had the mentality of champions; they thought as victors. Read again the Spirit’s commendation of Caleb in our opening verse.

When they were sent to go spy out the land God had promised the children of Israel, they didn’t deny that there were giants in the land. Howbeit, they saw the giants as “bread.” Their mentality was different. Whereas the other ten spies gave a faithless response when asked to describe the land, Joshua’s and Caleb’s response was from a standpoint of faith, inspired by a mind-set of victory. This is what the Word of God does in your life; it gives you a different mind-set; the mentality of victory and excellence.

The Word of God causes you to think and act right, because it’s the wisdom of God; it’s a force that propels you to do the will of God. The Word of God produces in you the wisdom (Greek: “Phronesis”) of the righteous (Luke 1:17). Some Christians, even though they’ve been made righteous, aren’t functioning with the wisdom of the righteous. They have a “carry-over” from the world. And that’s been their bane.

Don’t think sickness; don’t think poverty; renew your mind with the Word, and keep declaring what God says about you, irrespective of circumstances. That’s the wisdom of the righteous!

  
PRAYER

Dear Father, your Word causes me to think, talk, and act right. Your Word enriches me with the right mental attitude to situations and interpretations of those situations. I have the mind-set of the righteous; therefore, I display excellence, and triumph always in all things, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Further Study:

Romans 12:2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what [is] that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

Daniel 6:3Then this Daniel was preferred above the presidents and princes, because an excellent spirit [was] in him; and the king thought to set him over the whole realm.

Daily Scripture Reading

1-Year Bible Reading Plan:Mark 2:23-3:1-12,
Leviticus 11-12

2-Year Bible Reading Plan:Matthew 15:10-20,
Genesis 48

EXTRACT FROM: Rhapsody of Realities
Daily Devotional.

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES, Thursday, February 16th Pastor Chris Topic: ✨*Going To Church: How Important Is It To You?* ✨

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES,  Thursday, February  16th  Pastor Chris 
Topic: ✨*Going To Church: How Important Is It To You?* ✨

_*And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works: Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching (Hebrews 10:24-25).*_

Some Christians think they should only go to church when it’s convenient. They believe God is everywhere, so you don’t necessarily have to go to church to serve or worship Him. It’s not right. Our opening scripture expresses the importance of going to church. It chides those who don’t and admonishes us not to be like them.

There should be a compulsion in your heart to be in church when you should. Cultivate that personal discipline. God says it’s important so it must be to you too. In the Old Testament, He said to the children of Israel, _*“Thrice in the year shall all your men children appear before the Lord GOD, the God of Israel. For I will cast out the nations before thee, and enlarge thy borders: neither shall any man desire thy land, when thou shalt go up to appear before the LORD thy God thrice in the year”*_ (Exodus 34:23-24).

Notice what He told them; He promised them those lands, through their fathers: Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. But the lands were occupied by enemy nations who were naturally stronger than Israel. However, God was going to cast out the nations from before them, give them their possessions, enlarge their borders and protect them. The blessing of verse twenty-four was fully dependent on their obedience in verse twenty-three; their being in the designated place of worship when they should. It’s all about priorities.

This year, as you make it a priority to be present in your church, fellowship and cell-group meetings, God’s mighty hand of protection will rest upon all that you do! His Word that’ll come to you will lift you, and keep you perpetually above every evil, destruction, hardship and terror. You’ll ride upon the high places of the earth, walking in abundance, and in the wisdom of the Spirit. Hallelujah!  

                    *PRAYER*

*Dear heavenly Father, I thank you for the opportunity to be instructed by your Word. Not only do I provoke those in my world to good works, I do not forsake the assembling of the church; the blessings of fellowship with you and with fellow believers is seen and manifested in my life, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.*

*Further Study:* *||* *Psalm 133:1-3* Behold, how good and how pleasant [it is] for brethren to dwell together in unity! 2 [It is] like the precious ointment upon the head, that ran down upon the beard, [even] Aaron's beard: that went down to the skirts of his garments; 3 As the dew of Hermon, [and as the dew] that descended upon the mountains of Zion: for there the LORD commanded the blessing, [even] life for evermore. *||*

*||* *Psalm 122:1* I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the LORD. *||*

*Daily Scripture Reading*

*1-Year Bible Reading Plan:* Mark 2:1-22,
Leviticus 9-10

*2-Year Bible Reading Plan:* Matthew 14:34-15:1-9,
Genesis 47

*EXTRACT FROM: Rhapsody of Realities Daily Devotional*

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES, Wednesday, February 15th Pastor Chris Topic: ✨*Nurture Your Spirit With The Word* ✨

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES,  Wednesday, February  15th  Pastor Chris 
Topic: ✨*Nurture Your Spirit With The Word* ✨

_*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. All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works (2 Timothy 3:15-17).*_

Every Christian needs to learn and understand the Word of God; without studying the Word, you’ll never know it. 1 Peter 2:2 says, _*“As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby.”*_ You have to hear the Word; you have to be taught, and then search the Scriptures for yourself.

There’re people who know so much about everything else, but know nothing about the Word of God; and that’s terrible. The most important thing about you is your spirit; that’s the real you. When everything in this world is over, your spirit will live on, which means your spirit is eternal. It’s therefore important that the spirit is trained and nurtured by the Word. Your spirit was recreated by the Word, and can only be sustained by the Word.

The human spirit must be educated to know and relate with spiritual verities. It’s one of the reasons the teaching of the Word of God in the Church is so important; it’s for the development of your spirit. If you follow the teaching of the Word of God, and also have times of personal meditation, your mind will surely be enlightened, your spirit will be lifted, and you’ll be strengthened in the things of God. More so, it’ll make your spirit an accurate guide, because he’s able to receive light from God; ideas and thoughts that’ll make you creative and excellent in all you do.

Understand that the highest potential of the human nature isn’t in the mind but in the spirit. So, keep educating your spirit with the Word. Discipline yourself to have, and follow, a very healthy and robust Word-study programme, with definite times of meditation.

                    *PRAYER*

*Dear Father, thank you for the opportunity and joy of being inspired, taught, educated, trained, and nurtured in and by the Word. I’m built up, strengthened, and energised by your Word today, as always, for the ever-winning, victorious, and triumphant life, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.*

*Further Study:* *||* *Romans 12:2* And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what [is] that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. *||*

*||* *1 Timothy 4:15* Meditate upon these things; give thyself wholly to them; that thy profiting may appear to all. *||*

*||* *Joshua 1:8* This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success. *||*

*Daily Scripture Reading*

*1-Year Bible Reading Plan:* Mark 1:21-45,
Leviticus 8

*2-Year Bible Reading Plan:* Matthew 14:22-33,
Genesis 46

*EXTRACT FROM: Rhapsody of Realities Daily Devotional*

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES, Tuesday, February 14th Pastor Chris Topic: ✨*Set Things In Order* ✨

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES,  Tuesday, February  14th  Pastor Chris 
Topic: ✨*Set Things In Order* ✨

_*To Titus, mine own son after the common faith: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ our Saviour. For this cause left I thee in Crete, that thou shouldest set in order the things that are wanting, and ordain elders in every city, as I had appointed thee (Titus 1:4-5).*_
   
In our opening scripture, the Apostle Paul, writing to Titus instructed him to set things in order, in Crete. God is a God of order, and when you look through the Scriptures, you’d discover how important order is to the Lord; He doesn’t tolerate disorder. There’s abundance of information given to us in the Bible, on God’s response to disorder.

If as a Christian, you wish to see the grace of God produce results for you, then order must be a vital factor in your life. There has to be order in your heart. Firstly, bring order into your life as an individual; order in the things you do. Sometimes, we tell people, “Put God first in your endeavours,” and some don’t understand what that means. Putting God first means putting His Word first; what does God think? What does He want? You put Him first; that’s order.

Also, giving priority to prayer and study of the Word of God in your life, is order. There’re many people who have expectations for a new year when it begins. As it is now, the year is still young, and many are excited about the year, and we all should be. But, if at the end of the year, you’re going to have testimonies, and experience the blessings of the Spirit as He has said, you’ve got to put things in order.

Your giving to the Lord is important. Your financial partnership in the Gospel is very vital; what place is that going to take in your life this year? What about church meetings? Can you bring that into order? Set things in order in your life, and you’d be setting yourself up for the manifestation of God’s grace in a tremendous way. Glory to God!

                    *PRAYER*

*Dear Father, I thank you for the enlightenment and inspiration from your Word to me today. Your grace is working in me mightily, producing great success and victory in my life, because there’s order in my heart! The Lord has set me on course to do all things right, decently, and in order. I exude the excellence of the Spirit in everything, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.*

*Further Study:* *||* *1 Corinthians 11:34* And if any man hunger, let him eat at home; that ye come not together unto condemnation. And the rest will I set in order when I come. *||*

*||* *1 Corinthians 14:40* Let all things be done decently and in order. *||*

*Daily Scripture Reading*

*1-Year Bible Reading Plan:* Mark 1:1-20,
Leviticus 6-7

*2-Year Bible Reading Plan:* Matthew 14:11-21,
Genesis 45

*EXTRACT FROM: Rhapsody of Realities Daily Devotional*

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES, Monday, February 13th Pastor Chris Topic: ✨*Measuring Your Progress*✨

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES,  Monday, February  13th  Pastor Chris 
Topic: ✨*Measuring Your Progress*✨

_*But you, beloved, build yourselves up [founded] on your most holy faith [make progress, rise like an edifice higher and higher], praying in the Holy Spirit (Jude 1:20 AMP).*_
   
Progress means advancement; moving forward. Progress must be measurable, otherwise, it’s not progress. You must have goals; if you don’t have definite goals, you may not be able to really measure your progress.

In making progress there’re certain things you must consider. First, locate your present position in that area of your life in which you desire to make progress. Is it in your health, finances, job, business, or your family? Whatever it is, locate your present position. Secondly, envision what the next level will be for you.

Thirdly, determine what you must do to get to your next level. That means your input in terms of effort, time, and resources. Resources could refer to money, materials, information, etc. Fourthly and finally, take action; do what you need to do to get you the results you want. Otherwise, your visions, goals and aspirations will fail and come to nothing.

I’m sure you already have clear-cut goals for the year; stay focused on your goals. Every now and then, pray in the Holy Ghost about your goals; this is so important, because it’ll guarantee your progress in achieving them. Our opening verse says, _*“But you, beloved, build yourselves up [founded] on your most holy faith [make progress, rise like an edifice higher and higher], praying in the Holy Spirit.”*_

This year, you’re going to make progress, and move forward in your life like never before, irrespective of what’s been happening with you or around you. It’s your time and season of advancement. And it’s my prayer that the Spirit of God will inspire and guide you to take the necessary actions that’ll cause you to have evident and unprecedented growth, increase, and prosperity in 2017, and beyond, in Jesus’ Name.

                    *CONFESSION*

*My life is like a well-watered garden. I’m fruitful and productive; making progress in every area of my life. I’m complete in Christ, and every facet of my life is perfected for excellence. The Spirit guides and inspires me to take actions that’ll guarantee evident, and unstoppable progress, increase and blessings for me, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.*

*Further Study:* *||* *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 Timothy 4:15* Meditate upon these things; give thyself wholly to them; that thy profiting may appear to all. *||*

*Daily Scripture Reading*

*1-Year Bible Reading Plan:* Matthew 28,
Leviticus 4-5

*2-Year Bible Reading Plan:* Matthew 14:1-10,
Genesis 44

*EXTRACT FROM: Rhapsody of Realities Daily Devotional*

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES, Sunday, February 12th Pastor Chris Topic: ✨*Believe In What He’s Done For You* ✨

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES,  Sunday, February  12th  Pastor Chris 
Topic: ✨*Believe In What He’s Done For You* ✨

_*For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that ye through his poverty might be rich (2 Corinthians 8:9).*_
   
This verse of scripture is quite instructive; it says although Jesus was rich, He made Himself poor, so that you, through His poverty might be made rich. Someone may say, “Oh yes! He became poor for us spiritually”; no. Paul wasn’t talking about spiritual riches and spiritual poverty, because Jesus never became any less the Son of God in His physical body than He was in the bosom of the Father. When you study the entire chapter in context, you’d understand that He was talking about financial and material prosperity.

For our sake, He laid down His reputation, His riches, His wealth; He laid down everything and identified Himself with us, and took our place. He became us. Everything He did was for your sake. He wasn’t poor, but He became poor for your sake. In the same way, you weren’t rich, but now through Him, you’ve been made rich, just as in Him you’ve been made righteous. Until you understand this revelation, you’ll never enter into your wealthy place in God.

Your trust shouldn’t be in the government, the society or in the job that you do. Your trust shouldn’t be in any banking reform. Your trust has to be in the Word; in whom and what Christ has made you. He’s fulfilled His part. He said, _*“...Lo, I come (in the volume of the book it is written of me,) to do thy will, O God”*_ (Hebrews 10:7). He already became poor so that you, through His poverty, might become rich. Now, you’re to step into what He’s done for you and made you. Believe in what He’s done for you, and take advantage of it.

                    *PRAYER*

*Dear Father, I’m forever grateful for my glorious inheritance in Christ! As an heir of prosperity, I live to bless others and lift them out of the thraldom of lack through the power of your Spirit that’s at work in me. I walk in super-abundance, and experience undeniable success in all that I do, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.*

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

*||* *Deuteronomy 8:18* But thou shalt remember the LORD thy God: for [it is] he that giveth thee power to get wealth, that he may establish his covenant which he sware unto thy fathers, as [it is] this day. *||*

*||* *Isaiah 48:17* Thus saith the LORD, thy Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel; I [am] the LORD thy God which teacheth thee to profit, which leadeth thee by the way [that] thou shouldest go. *||*

*Daily Scripture Reading*

*1-Year Bible Reading Plan:* Matthew 27:45-66,
Leviticus 1-3

*2-Year Bible Reading Plan:* Matthew 13:53-58,
Genesis 43

*EXTRACT FROM: Rhapsody of Realities Daily Devotional*

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RHAPSODY OF REALITIES, Saturday, February 11th Pastor Chris Topic: ✨THE HELPER IS IN YOU✨

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES,  Saturday, February  11th  Pastor Chris 
Topic: ✨THE HELPER IS IN YOU✨

And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Helper (Comforter, Advocate, Intercessor—Counselor, Strengthener, Standby), to be with you forever—(John 14:16 AMP).

As a child of God, it’s important to know that no one, but the Holy Spirit, can and will lead you into your destiny of greatness. Of course, the Lord can use people to bless you; but don’t make the mistake of thinking such people can only be found in the “palaces” or high places of life.

Think about it: Where was Joseph when he met the man that introduced him to Pharaoh, and ultimately, his destiny in Egypt? He was in prison! The reason God sent him to the prison was because the man who was to introduce him to Pharaoh would be coming there too. His life was programmed to go that way. In the same way, God has programmed your life. Your life has been predetermined and prearranged by God. Yours is to follow the guidance and leading of the Holy Spirit.

Wherever God has placed you, there’s greatness there for you. Don’t look in the wrong places for help. In Psalm 121:1-2, David said, “I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the LORD, which made heaven and earth.” David knew his help wasn’t from man. He looked to heaven. But you know what? Today, our help isn’t from above, because the Helper now lives in us! He’s the Holy Spirit. He left heaven and came to the earth, to be in us.

Jesus was the Helper when He walked the earth, but prior to His ascension, He said, “And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Helper.” Your Helper—the Holy Spirit—is in you now. So, don’t look to the hills for help; don’t look to heaven for help, for the Helper already came from heaven, to live in you. As you maintain a rich fellowship with the Holy Spirit, He’ll guide your steps, and help you fulfil your destiny in Christ.

PRAYER
Dear Holy Spirit, I’m constantly mindful of your indwelling and abiding presence which has made me a victor and a master over circumstances. Fears, worries, darkness, confusion and uncertainty have no place in me. I take advantage of your presence, and bask in the glory and transformation that it brings, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Further Study:
Corinthians 3:16 Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and [that] the Spirit of God dwelleth in you?

John 14:16-17 And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever; 17 [Even] the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you.

1-Year Bible Reading Plan:
Matthew 27:27-44, Exodus 40
2-Year Bible Reading Plan:
Matthew 13:44-52, Genesis 42

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RHAPSODY OF REALITIES, Friday, February 10th Pastor Chris Topic: ✨*Reward For Your Work*✨

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES,  Friday, February  10th  Pastor Chris 
Topic: ✨*Reward For Your Work*✨

_*For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister (Hebrews 6:10).*_

Everything you do or sacrifice for the sake of the Gospel isn’t only recorded (Malachi 3:16), the Lord also rewards you for it. So, you can imagine my joy decades ago, when the Lord showed me our theme verse. I had been told I was wasting my time; I had been told I was being foolish for preaching the Gospel and holding crusades in remote villages. I wondered if God really cared about what I was doing, but then I saw this verse and wept for joy. I praised, screamed, worshipped and made a jig for joy.

There’re times you’re about the Lord’s work and there seem to be persecutions from all angles. And then it’s as though you’re wasting your time, and wasting your life; at such times, always remember that God isn’t unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love. He’ll reward you for all that you do, and have done, in the propagation of the Gospel. He knows and will reward you for all your prayers for souls to be saved, your financial contributions to the spread of the Gospel, your personal evangelical efforts to win souls to Christ, and all your sacrifices.

What sacrifices have you made for Christ and the Gospel? It could be your time, money, family, friends and relationships you gave up, whatever it is, God hasn’t forgotten. Your blessing isn’t deferred until you get to heaven. It begins here on earth: _*“…Verily I say unto you, There is no man that hath left house, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my sake, and the gospel’s, But he shall receive an hundredfold now in this time, houses, and brethren, and sisters, and mothers, and children, and lands, with persecutions; and in the world to come eternal life…”*_ (Mark 10:29-31).

Your reward isn’t far ahead; it’s closer than you think; be confidently assured that He’ll reward you in due time. Whatever you’re doing for the Lord, keep at it. You’re never a fool for your devotion to Christ. Others may call you so, but not God. So, keep riding on with the Lord, spreading His glory in your world, and in the regions beyond.

                    *PRAYER*

*I thank you blessed Lord, for the privilege and opportunity to participate in the propagation of the Gospel. I’m even more overjoyed knowing that all my services and sacrifices, in and for the Kingdom, are not in vain! I fan aflame my commitment, passion, devotion, contributions, and efforts, towards the expansion of your Kingdom, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.*

*Further Study:* *||* *Revelation 22:12* And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward [is] with me, to give every man according as his work shall be. *||*

*||* *Colossians 3:23-24* And whatsoever ye do, do [it] heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; 24 Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ. *||*

*Daily Scripture Reading*

*1-Year Bible Reading Plan:* Matthew 27:1-26,
Exodus 38-39

*2-Year Bible Reading Plan:* Matthew 13:34-43,
Genesis 41

*EXTRACT FROM: Rhapsody of Realities Daily Devotional*

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VIP + TABLE: stage (3)

All of them are made of Blocks of 7 cells e g; 
                       
    ⬜⬜⬜⬜
         ◻◻          
            ◻    
U earn 1890€ which is N1,040,000.000 current exchange rate
  & u are place on d 2nd table as 6 of ur downlines join u by earning 1890€  ⤵
     ⬜⬜⬜⬜
          ◻◻        
             ◻ 
U earn again 1890€

&
place on d 3rd Table
When u earn this 1, d company add *700€* making it 2800€
NOTE: wit d *700€* dat d company adds, ur 700€ has been returned 2u, which is why we say dat it's *ZERO-RISK*

     ⬜⬜⬜⬜
          ◻◻ 
             ◻ 
Then you add VIP acct
when u earn from 1 you're place on the other so on & on, making millions from each table u break out from 
BONUSES FROM THE TABLES:

You're place on d main able with 720€ & when u cross d 3 Tables of d MAINTABLE, you earn *7000€* which is *(N3,654,000 million Naira)*

*VIP Table:*
You enter VIP table with 2,800€
breaking VIP table & gives u 4.6M
& when u cross d 3 table of VIP
u earn *28,000€* which is.                *(14,616,000 Million Naira)*

*VIP+ Table:*
u enter wit 9,850€
&
when u cross d *3 Tables* you earn *98,000€*
which is *(51,156,000 MillionNaira)*

The bonuses comes in 3 installments eg;

Main Table you & 6 under u.
You earn this = 1890€ (N1,040,000.00 ) ×3
Plus ur start up capital of 700€ they give it back 2 you making it 7000€ = which is (#3,654,000)
      
Remember all Structures are thesame, u & 6 under u like this:
                 
                  
           

From Main Table,
VIP Table & VIP Plus Table.

The seven spaces board has four spaces in 1st row,
2 spaces in 2nd row
&
1 space in last row.
The last 2 rows are always occupied with people, so only 4 on d 1st row will b filled on each board

So when d 4 spaces are filled,
the board breaks into 2.
The person on d last row earns & moves 2d next stage,
the 2 in d middle row, now moves 2d last row, 1 each on d 2 new boards & d 4 also splits into 2 each
on d 2 boards,
creating 4spaces each 4d 2 new boards.

So by d time u are on d bottom space, & d 4 spaces fill up, u earn

For d prelim u earn €800,
€720 will be used to introduce u 2d main board.

When u join 2d point wia, u are @d bottom row & d
7 spaces are complete 4u to earn
& its called a cycle
U will cycle 3 times from d main Table & u will earn *€1890 per cycle.*

After d last cycle on d main board, u also get back ur €700.
Remember d €20 is admin charge

Part of ur earnings will also be used to place u on d VIP preliminary board ,
then 3 cycle on VIP board
&
another 3cycle on d VIP plus board

The VIP plus board does not have a preliminary board
After d cycles on a VIP board u earn a total of €28,000

for demonstration. Above is the 7cell board. Four spaces in row 1, two in row 2 and 1 in row 3.

As shown above, row 2&3 always occupied. So the people already occupying the board needs to refer 4 people to fill the first row.

For demo let the people fill level 1 be a,b,c,d. When d comes in and the spaces filled.Walter is said to cycle, earn n moves to the next board..if its a preliminary board he earns €800 n moves to the main board, €720 will be deducted from his earnings to place him/her onto the main board.

The board then splits into 2 where peter and hank move to level 3 on each of the 2 new boards and a,b will be in level 2 on the board with peter, then c,d will also be in level 2 on the board with hank. Creating four new spaces on each of the two new boards.

When a,b gets their 2 each level 1 on Peter's board is again filled so peter cycles out too. Same happens on the other board. So u earn when u are on level 3 n level 1 completes. That's why they said if u are peter n hank, get your 2 each to complete the board so Walter cycles Peter n hank move to level 3. Then your 2 also get their 2 so u cycle ,earn n move to the next stagePls for all the new babies

TO START.

You invest 220€ =which is (N139k to 140-141k) COUPON

You are place in *a 7-celled table of order* called d

PRELIMINARY TABLE;

You introduced ur 2 *(either @d time u come in*
OR
*just ensure u do b4 u are abt to EARN. Ur team/group should also help bcuz it's a Team Work)*
&
encourage ur 2 to gets their 2-2.

A structure like this;
                  
                  
            

Then u earn 800€ = which is(417,600k)

Then d company remove 720€ to put u on d MAIN TABLE 
Note this; Actually ur main business start frm MAIN TABLE; with 720€. from d 800€ u make from PRELIMINARY TABLE ;
preliminary table is 2 enable u make money needed 4d main table, bcuz u can also start d bizness straight on d MAINTABLE, if u have d required 720€

so assume
MAIN TABLE: as stage (1)

VIP TABLE :as stage (2)

VIP + TABLE: stage (3)

All of them are made of Blocks of 7 cells e g; 
                       
    ⬜⬜⬜⬜
         ◻◻          
            ◻    
U earn 1890€ which is N1,040,000.000 current exchange rate
  & u are place on d 2nd table as 6 of ur downlines join u by earning 1890€  ⤵
     ⬜⬜⬜⬜
          ◻◻        
             ◻ 
U earn again 1890€

&
place on d 3rd Table
When u earn this 1, d company add *700€* making it 2800€
NOTE: wit d *700€* dat d company adds, ur 700€ has been returned 2u, which is why we say dat it's *ZERO-RISK*

     ⬜⬜⬜⬜
          ◻◻ 
             ◻ 
Then you add VIP acct
when u earn from 1 you're place on the other so on & on, making millions from each table u break out from 
BONUSES FROM THE TABLES:

You're place on d main able with 720€ & when u cross d 3 Tables of d MAINTABLE, you earn *7000€* which is *(N3,654,000 million Naira)*

*VIP Table:*
You enter VIP table with 2,800€
breaking VIP table & gives u 4.6M
& when u cross d 3 table of VIP
u earn *28,000€* which is.                *(14,616,000 Million Naira)*

*VIP+ Table:*
u enter wit 9,850€
&
when u cross d *3 Tables* you earn *98,000€*
which is *(51,156,000 MillionNaira)*

The bonuses comes in 3 installments eg;

Main Table you & 6 under u.
You earn this = 1890€ (N1,040,000.00 ) ×3
Plus ur start up capital of 700€ they give it back 2 you making it 7000€ = which is (#3,654,000)
      
Remember all Structures are thesame, u & 6 under u like this:
                 
                  
           

From Main Table,
VIP Table & VIP Plus Table.

The seven spaces board has four spaces in 1st row,
2 spaces in 2nd row
&
1 space in last row.
The last 2 rows are always occupied with people, so only 4 on d 1st row will b filled on each board

So when d 4 spaces are filled,
the board breaks into 2.
The person on d last row earns & moves 2d next stage,
the 2 in d middle row, now moves 2d last row, 1 each on d 2 new boards & d 4 also splits into 2 each
on d 2 boards,
creating 4spaces each 4d 2 new boards.

So by d time u are on d bottom space, & d 4 spaces fill up, u earn

For d prelim u earn €800,
€720 will be used to introduce u 2d main board.

When u join 2d point wia, u are @d bottom row & d
7 spaces are complete 4u to earn
& its called a cycle
U will cycle 3 times from d main Table & u will earn *€1890 per cycle.*

After d last cycle on d main board, u also get back ur €700.
Remember d €20 is admin charge

Part of ur earnings will also be used to place u on d VIP preliminary board ,
then 3 cycle on VIP board
&
another 3cycle on d VIP plus board

The VIP plus board does not have a preliminary board
After d cycles on a VIP board u earn a total of €28,000

for demonstration. Above is the 7cell board. Four spaces in row 1, two in row 2 and 1 in row 3.

As shown above, row 2&3 always occupied. So the people already occupying the board needs to refer 4 people to fill the first row.

For demo let the people fill level 1 be a,b,c,d. When d comes in and the spaces filled.Walter is said to cycle, earn n moves to the next board..if its a preliminary board he earns €800 n moves to the main board, €720 will be deducted from his earnings to place him/her onto the main board.

The board then splits into 2 where peter and hank move to level 3 on each of the 2 new boards and a,b will be in level 2 on the board with peter, then c,d will also be in level 2 on the board with hank. Creating four new spaces on each of the two new boards.

When a,b gets their 2 each level 1 on Peter's board is again filled so peter cycles out too. Same happens on the other board. So u earn when u are on level 3 n level 1 completes. That's why they said if u are peter n hank, get your 2 each to complete the board so Walter cycles Peter n hank move to level 3. Then your 2 also get their 2 so u cycle ,earn n move to the next stagePls for all the new babies

TO START.

You invest 220€ =which is (N139k to 140-141k) COUPON

You are place in *a 7-celled table of order* called d

PRELIMINARY TABLE;

You introduced ur 2 *(either @d time u come in*
OR
*just ensure u do b4 u are abt to EARN. Ur team/group should also help bcuz it's a Team Work)*
&
encourage ur 2 to gets their 2-2.

A structure like this;
                  
                  
            

Then u earn 800€ = which is(417,600k)

Then d company remove 720€ to put u on d MAIN TABLE 
Note this; Actually ur main business start frm MAIN TABLE; with 720€. from d 800€ u make from PRELIMINARY TABLE ;
preliminary table is 2 enable u make money needed 4d main table, bcuz u can also start d bizness straight on d MAINTABLE, if u have d required 720€

so assume
MAIN TABLE: as stage (1)

VIP TABLE :as stage (2)

VIP + TABLE: stage (3)

All of them are made of Blocks of 7 cells e g; 
                       
    ⬜⬜⬜⬜
         ◻◻          
            ◻    
U earn 1890€ which is N1,040,000.000 current exchange rate
  & u are place on d 2nd table as 6 of ur downlines join u by earning 1890€  ⤵
     ⬜⬜⬜⬜
          ◻◻        
             ◻ 
U earn again 1890€

&
place on d 3rd Table
When u earn this 1, d company add *700€* making it 2800€
NOTE: wit d *700€* dat d company adds, ur 700€ has been returned 2u, which is why we say dat it's *ZERO-RISK*

     ⬜⬜⬜⬜
          ◻◻ 
             ◻ 
Then you add VIP acct
when u earn from 1 you're place on the other so on & on, making millions from each table u break out from 
BONUSES FROM THE TABLES:

You're place on d main able with 720€ & when u cross d 3 Tables of d MAINTABLE, you earn *7000€* which is *(N3,654,000 million Naira)*

*VIP Table:*
You enter VIP table with 2,800€
breaking VIP table & gives u 4.6M
& when u cross d 3 table of VIP
u earn *28,000€* which is.                *(14,616,000 Million Naira)*

*VIP+ Table:*
u enter wit 9,850€
&
when u cross d *3 Tables* you earn *98,000€*
which is *(51,156,000 MillionNaira)*

The bonuses comes in 3 installments eg;

Main Table you & 6 under u.
You earn this = 1890€ (N1,040,000.00 ) ×3
Plus ur start up capital of 700€ they give it back 2 you making it 7000€ = which is (#3,654,000)
      
Remember all Structures are thesame, u & 6 under u like this:
                 
                  
           

From Main Table,
VIP Table & VIP Plus Table.

The seven spaces board has four spaces in 1st row,
2 spaces in 2nd row
&
1 space in last row.
The last 2 rows are always occupied with people, so only 4 on d 1st row will b filled on each board

So when d 4 spaces are filled,
the board breaks into 2.
The person on d last row earns & moves 2d next stage,
the 2 in d middle row, now moves 2d last row, 1 each on d 2 new boards & d 4 also splits into 2 each
on d 2 boards,
creating 4spaces each 4d 2 new boards.

So by d time u are on d bottom space, & d 4 spaces fill up, u earn

For d prelim u earn €800,
€720 will be used to introduce u 2d main board.

When u join 2d point wia, u are @d bottom row & d
7 spaces are complete 4u to earn
& its called a cycle
U will cycle 3 times from d main Table & u will earn *€1890 per cycle.*

After d last cycle on d main board, u also get back ur €700.
Remember d €20 is admin charge

Part of ur earnings will also be used to place u on d VIP preliminary board ,
then 3 cycle on VIP board
&
another 3cycle on d VIP plus board

The VIP plus board does not have a preliminary board
After d cycles on a VIP board u earn a total of €28,000

for demonstration. Above is the 7cell board. Four spaces in row 1, two in row 2 and 1 in row 3.

As shown above, row 2&3 always occupied. So the people already occupying the board needs to refer 4 people to fill the first row.

For demo let the people fill level 1 be a,b,c,d. When d comes in and the spaces filled.Walter is said to cycle, earn n moves to the next board..if its a preliminary board he earns €800 n moves to the main board, €720 will be deducted from his earnings to place him/her onto the main board.

The board then splits into 2 where peter and hank move to level 3 on each of the 2 new boards and a,b will be in level 2 on the board with peter, then c,d will also be in level 2 on the board with hank. Creating four new spaces on each of the two new boards.

When a,b gets their 2 each level 1 on Peter's board is again filled so peter cycles out too. Same happens on the other board. So u earn when u are on level 3 n level 1 completes. That's why they said if u are peter n hank, get your 2 each to complete the board so Walter cycles Peter n hank move to level 3. Then your 2 also get their 2 so u cycle ,earn n move to the next stagePls for all the new babies

TO START.

You invest 220€ =which is (N139k to 140-141k) COUPON

You are place in *a 7-celled table of order* called d

PRELIMINARY TABLE;

You introduced ur 2 *(either @d time u come in*
OR
*just ensure u do b4 u are abt to EARN. Ur team/group should also help bcuz it's a Team Work)*
&
encourage ur 2 to gets their 2-2.

A structure like this;
                  
                  
            

Then u earn 800€ = which is(417,600k)

Then d company remove 720€ to put u on d MAIN TABLE 
Note this; Actually ur main business start frm MAIN TABLE; with 720€. from d 800€ u make from PRELIMINARY TABLE ;
preliminary table is 2 enable u make money needed 4d main table, bcuz u can also start d bizness straight on d MAINTABLE, if u have d required 720€

so assume
MAIN TABLE: as stage (1)

VIP TABLE :as stage (2)

VIP + TABLE: stage (3)

All of them are made of Blocks of 7 cells e g; 
                       
    ⬜⬜⬜⬜
         ◻◻          
            ◻    
U earn 1890€ which is N1,040,000.000 current exchange rate
  & u are place on d 2nd table as 6 of ur downlines join u by earning 1890€  ⤵
     ⬜⬜⬜⬜
          ◻◻        
             ◻ 
U earn again 1890€

&
place on d 3rd Table
When u earn this 1, d company add *700€* making it 2800€
NOTE: wit d *700€* dat d company adds, ur 700€ has been returned 2u, which is why we say dat it's *ZERO-RISK*

     ⬜⬜⬜⬜
          ◻◻ 
             ◻ 
Then you add VIP acct
when u earn from 1 you're place on the other so on & on, making millions from each table u break out from 
BONUSES FROM THE TABLES:

You're place on d main able with 720€ & when u cross d 3 Tables of d MAINTABLE, you earn *7000€* which is *(N3,654,000 million Naira)*

*VIP Table:*
You enter VIP table with 2,800€
breaking VIP table & gives u 4.6M
& when u cross d 3 table of VIP
u earn *28,000€* which is.                *(14,616,000 Million Naira)*

*VIP+ Table:*
u enter wit 9,850€
&
when u cross d *3 Tables* you earn *98,000€*
which is *(51,156,000 MillionNaira)*

The bonuses comes in 3 installments eg;

Main Table you & 6 under u.
You earn this = 1890€ (N1,040,000.00 ) ×3
Plus ur start up capital of 700€ they give it back 2 you making it 7000€ = which is (#3,654,000)
      
Remember all Structures are thesame, u & 6 under u like this:
                 
                  
           

From Main Table,
VIP Table & VIP Plus Table.

The seven spaces board has four spaces in 1st row,
2 spaces in 2nd row
&
1 space in last row.
The last 2 rows are always occupied with people, so only 4 on d 1st row will b filled on each board

So when d 4 spaces are filled,
the board breaks into 2.
The person on d last row earns & moves 2d next stage,
the 2 in d middle row, now moves 2d last row, 1 each on d 2 new boards & d 4 also splits into 2 each
on d 2 boards,
creating 4spaces each 4d 2 new boards.

So by d time u are on d bottom space, & d 4 spaces fill up, u earn

For d prelim u earn €800,
€720 will be used to introduce u 2d main board.

When u join 2d point wia, u are @d bottom row & d
7 spaces are complete 4u to earn
& its called a cycle
U will cycle 3 times from d main Table & u will earn *€1890 per cycle.*

After d last cycle on d main board, u also get back ur €700.
Remember d €20 is admin charge

Part of ur earnings will also be used to place u on d VIP preliminary board ,
then 3 cycle on VIP board
&
another 3cycle on d VIP plus board

The VIP plus board does not have a preliminary board
After d cycles on a VIP board u earn a total of €28,000

for demonstration. Above is the 7cell board. Four spaces in row 1, two in row 2 and 1 in row 3.

As shown above, row 2&3 always occupied. So the people already occupying the board needs to refer 4 people to fill the first row.

For demo let the people fill level 1 be a,b,c,d. When d comes in and the spaces filled.Walter is said to cycle, earn n moves to the next board..if its a preliminary board he earns €800 n moves to the main board, €720 will be deducted from his earnings to place him/her onto the main board.

The board then splits into 2 where peter and hank move to level 3 on each of the 2 new boards and a,b will be in level 2 on the board with peter, then c,d will also be in level 2 on the board with hank. Creating four new spaces on each of the two new boards.

When a,b gets their 2 each level 1 on Peter's board is again filled so peter cycles out too. Same happens on the other board. So u earn when u are on level 3 n level 1 completes. That's why they said if u are peter n hank, get you
r 2 each to complete the board so Walter cycles Peter n hank move to level 3. Then your 2 also get their 2 so u cycle ,earn n move to the next stage.
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Swissgolden works for me...it can for you dear!!

The Testimony of Lady in Swissgolden here in Nigeria....trust me it worth your time and money

A true leader is not by how many followers you have, it's mainly about your impact in your followers life's.

Amaka Biz Lady is a *Barrister at Law*, Joined Swissgolden in September 2015.

A wife and mother with kids all below 6 years and a 7 months old baby.

She is a *Level 7 leader* in Swissgolden.

Currently have *34,000* people in her structure, *155 leaders* and still counting.

Her earnings between January and 5th February, 2017 is approximately *N13million*

She is passionate about SG and devotes quality time  encouraging people.

Her major tool for recruiting new clients is Facebook and she makes use of her whatsapp group to keep encouraging prospects and partners.

The above achievement is just within a year and some months.

_*POINTS TO NOTE*_

*Her profession was not an excuse for not joining swissgolden.*

*Having a family with little kids and been pregnant at a point was not an excuse*

*She makes use of her public profile to market swissgolden.*

*Devotes quality time to training people via whatsapp and other channels*

All the above points can be achieved by determination and focus.

*So what's your excuse*
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RHAPSODY OF REALITIES, Thursday, February 9th Pastor Chris Topic: ✨*Square Up To Challenges* ✨

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES,  Thursday, February  9th  Pastor Chris 
Topic: ✨*Square Up To Challenges* ✨

_*My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations (James 1:2).*_
   
There’re some Christians who, even though they’ve been born again for a long time, still love to be “babied.” When facing challenges, rather than squaring up to those challenges by putting their faith to work, they go seeking prayers and encouragement. They like to hear such words as, “Don’t worry; God is going to turn your worst into your best, and make a way where there seems to be no way.” But that’s not good enough.

Don’t stay at the level where you’re always being pulled up; always looking for someone to encourage you, hoping that everything would work out for your good. Square up to the problem! The Bible says, _*“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”*_ (1 John 4:4). Romans 8:35-37 declares, _*“Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?...Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.”*_

You’re more than a conqueror; you’re a victor in Christ Jesus; no circumstance or situation can overwhelm you, because you’re born to win, reign and rule over circumstances. It’s your heritage in Christ Jesus. So, stop asking God to make the challenges go away; He’s not going to make them go away, because they’re for your promotion. That’s why He says, “Count it all joy when you go through diverse tests.”

You’re in God’s army; you can’t afford to be a sissy. Face challenges and win. He knows you’ll come out unscathed. He already declared, _*“When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee”*_ (Isaiah 43:2).

Don’t pray to God to protect you from the devil; you’re superior to the devil. The devil and all his demons are under your feet. So, square up; win, reign, and rule your world every day with the Word.

                    *PRAYER*

*Dear Father, I count it all joy when tests and challenges come my way. I remain joyful irrespective of contrary situations and circumstances, for I’m assured that the story has already been told, the end determined, and my testimony of victory assured in the Word. Thank you, Lord, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.*

*Further Study:* *||* *Hebrews 5:12-14* For when for the time ye ought to be teachers, ye have need that one teach you again which [be] the first principles of the oracles of God; and are become such as have need of milk, and not of strong meat. 13 For every one that useth milk [is] unskilful in the word of righteousness: for he is a babe. 14 But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, [even] those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil. *||*

*||* *Philippians 4:13* I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. *||*

*||* *2 Corinthians 4:17-18* For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding [and] eternal weight of glory; 18 While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen [are] temporal; but the things which are not seen [are] eternal. *||*

*Daily Scripture Reading*

*1-Year Bible Reading Plan:* Matthew 26:57-75,
Exodus 36-37

*2-Year Bible Reading Plan:* Matthew 13:24-33,
Genesis 40

*EXTRACT FROM: Rhapsody of Realities Daily Devotional*