RHAPSODY OF REALITIES TUESDAY 1ST AUGUST 2023 . pastor Chris.TOPIC :✨LUMINOSITY BY THE WORD✨

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RHAPSODY OF REALITIES TUESDAY 1ST AUGUST 2023 . pastor Chris.

TOPIC :✨LUMINOSITY BY THE WORD✨

SCRIPTURE📖 :The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple (Psalm 119:130).

I’ll like you to observe what the entrance of God’s words brings: "light." The Hebrew word translated “light” in the opening verse is “'ôr”; and it means to make luminous or lambent; to shine, to be glorious, to kindle or to set onfire. It also alludes to coming from the dark nights and breaking into a new day.

Therefore, what this verse is saying is that the entrance of God's Word into your heart will make you luminous or shine; your life will be like the dawning of the morning and glorious. Hallelujah!

Observe that I didn’t say the entrance of the Word will illuminate you, but that it’ll make you luminous. Even though these two words are often used in related contexts, they have distinct meanings and connotations. To illuminate something means to shine light on it and to make it brighter and more visible. That’s different from being luminous which means emitting light to be radiant or shiny, glowing or effulgent.

 When something is described as luminous, it means it hasthequality of producing or reflecting light.The entrance of the Word makes you glow; you become a burning and a shining light—you produce from within you such brightness, radiance and brilliance of the Spirit!

 It brings to mind the Lord’s testimony of John the Baptist whom He described in John 5:35 as a burning and a shining light: “He was a burning and a shining light: and ye were willing for a season to rejoice in his light.” Let the Word get into you; feed on the Word; it’ll shine through you.

PRAYER

 Dear Father, your Word is the true light that lights my heart. Through diligent study and constant meditation on the Word, my heart is flooded with light and I shine forth with such intensity, glowing ever so brightly, radiating your goodness and exhibiting your kindness and graciousness to my world, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

 FURTHER STUDY: Psalm 119:105; John 8:12; John 12:46 AMPC

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:

 Romans 6:1-14 & Psalms 56-59

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:

 Luke 12:22-34 & Judges 7

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES MONDAY 31ST JULY 2023. Pastor Chris.TOPIC :✨THE WORD PROPELS YOU TO “DO”✨

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES MONDAY 31ST JULY 2023. Pastor Chris.

TOPIC :✨THE WORD PROPELS YOU TO “DO”✨

SCRIPTURE 📖: Philippians 2:13

For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure.

The Word of God is a propelling force; it’s a propelling power. It gives you the spiritual motivation, and enables you to do. The Word effectually works in you, energizing and creating in you the power and desire to actualize your dream.

Success comes from “doing,” that is, acting, not from seeing only. There’re many with great ideas—in business, politics, ministry, etc.,—that never came to light because they never took action. If only they’d meditate on the Word.

Joshua 1:8 AMPC says, “This Book of the Law shall not depart out of your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, that you may observe and do according to all that is written in it. For then you shall make your way prosperous, and then you shall deal wisely and have good success.” Notice it didn’t say: “…but thou shall meditate therein day and night and also observe to do…”; neither did it say, “Meditate on it and do it”; no! Rather, it says if you’d truly meditate on the Word, you cannot but do it. The “doing” is a result or implication of you meditating on the Word.

Colossians 3:16 says to let the Word of God dwell in you richly; have it in your spirit in abundance because of what it does in you. When you’re in church for example, and the Word is being taught, there’s a ministry of the Word going on at such times; your spirit is being built, strengthened and stirred to act on the promptings, ideas and visions that come to you from God’s Spirit. Hallelujah!

  PRAYER

Dear Father, I thank you for granting me insight into spiritual mysteries and secrets and implanting in me the passion to do your will. I’m propelled by your Word, stirred and motivated to act and walk in the path of success and greatness in fulfilling my destiny in Christ. Hallelujah!

FURTHER STUDY

James 1:22-25;

22 But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.

23 For if any be a hearer of the word, and not a doer, he is like unto a man beholding his natural face in a glass:

24 For he beholdeth himself, and goeth his way, and straightway forgetteth what manner of man he was.

25 But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed.

1 Timothy 4:15;

15 Meditate upon these things; give thyself wholly to them; that thy profiting may appear to all.

Colossians 3:16

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.

1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:

Romans 5:12-21 & Psalms 52-55

2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:

Luke 12:13-21 & Judges 6

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES SUNDAY 30TH JULY 2023. Pastor Chris.TOPIC :✨GOD’S PLAN FOR THE GIVER✨

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES SUNDAY 30TH JULY 2023. Pastor Chris.

TOPIC :✨GOD’S PLAN FOR THE GIVER✨

SCRIPTURE 📖: 2 Corinthians 9:8 AMPC

And God is able to make all grace (every favor and earthly blessing) come to you in abundance, so that you may always and under all circumstances and whatever the need be self-sufficient [possessing enough to require no aid or support and furnished in abundance for every good work and charitable donation].

Psalm 24:1 says, “The earth is the LORD’S, and the fullness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein.” In Haggai 2:8, the Lord declares His sovereignty over the earth’s resources saying, “The silver is mine, and the gold is mine, saith the LORD of hosts.”

Then in Psalm 50:10-11, the Lord said, “For every beast of the forest is mine, and the cattle upon a thousand hills. I know all the fowls of the mountains: and the wild beasts of the field are mine.” Hallelujah! This same God that owns the world and everything in it, including all its inexhaustible and inestimable wealth, is able to direct all grace towards you for you to enjoy everything He owns.

 God is able to direct all the grace you require for anything in this life towards you such that you’re never behind in competence or ability. Someone might say, “If that’s the case, then, go ahead and do it, Lord; direct all grace towards me.”

The scriptures already told us what prompts Him to do it: He does it for givers. Read 2 Corinthians 9:7-8 and see the connection: all channels of blessings are focused on the giver! You can’t block the giver’s way, impede his advancement, or stymie his growth and blessings, for he’s graced on every side.

 That’s not all. As a true giver, not only does God direct all grace towards you, but He ensures you have more than enough to give all the time. You’re always, and under all circumstances, and whatever the need, self sufficient, possessing enough to require no aid or support, furnished in abundance for every good work and charitable donation. This is God’s Word and blessing for you as a giver. Hallelujah!

PRAYER

Dear Father, I thank you for the Gospel of Christ that has blessed and enriched me. I’m grateful for the privilege to give for the furtherance of the Gospel and bring sinners out of darkness into the glorious liberty of the sons of God. Thank you for making all grace abound towards me, to be effective in the ministry of reconciliation, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY

Luke 6:38;

38 Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again.

Philippians 4:15-19

15 Now ye Philippians know also, that in the beginning of the gospel, when I departed from Macedonia, no church communicated with me as concerning giving and receiving, but ye only.

16 For even in Thessalonica ye sent once and again unto my necessity.

17 Not because I desire a gift: but I desire fruit that may abound to your account.

18 But I have all, and abound: I am full, having received of Epaphroditus the things which were sent from you, an odour of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, wellpleasing to God.

19 But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:

Romans 5:1-11 & Psalms 49-51

2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:

Luke 12:1-12 & Judges 5

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES SATURDAY 29TH JULY 2023. Pastor Chris.TOPIC :✨ASSOCIATES OF A GREATER PANTHEON✨

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES SATURDAY 29TH JULY 2023. Pastor Chris.

TOPIC :✨ASSOCIATES OF A GREATER PANTHEON✨

SCRIPTURE 📖: 2 Peter 1:4

Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.

The image the Apostle Peter conjures in our minds in the verse above stemmed from a Greek mythology. It had to do with the Greek pantheon, or the collective group of gods headed by Zeus, king of the gods. So, the actual expression, “partakers of the divine nature,” is the Greek “theias-phuseos,” which means “associates of the God-kind.”

Thus, Peter was referring to a greater pantheon headed by Jesus. Being born again, we’ve been brought into fellowship or oneness with the God-kind. We’re in that league, meaning that we’re in a fraternity of divinity, a communion of the God-kind. Some Bible scholars have had issues with this. Their disagreement isn’t because Peter’s thoughts were wrong, but they were so afraid to believe what the Word says.

 Others argue that Peter shouldn’t have used words that primarily centre around or relate to Greek history, culture or the Greek gods. But there are several other texts attributed to Peter in the epistles that were written and influenced by Hellenistic culture. For example, Peter, for the first time in 2 Peter 1:2 uses the term “epignosis.” The term epignosis is Hellenistic, and it’s used 20 times in the Bible out of which 16 of them were all from Paul. Four of them are from Peter (2 Peter 1:2; 2 Peter 1:3; 2 Peter 1:8; 2 Peter 2:20).

Epignosis is a higher form of knowledge; it means exact, precise or absolute knowledge that can only be attributable to God. The Hellenists or Grecians in their religiosity believed that only the gods knew everything; only the gods can have absolute knowledge. If these Hellenistic thoughts woven into scriptures are accepted, why should anyone disparage the Hellenistic inference or understanding of the pantheon that Peter seeks to communicate?

You belong in the fraternity of the God-kind, having been born into God’s class, with His divine life in your spirit. Now, you’re indestructible, impregnable and always victorious, having been translated from the ordinary realm of mankind to the supernatural class of the God-kind.

CONFESSION

I’m an associate of the God-kind, in a fraternity with divinity. I’m born into God’s class with His nature and character in my spirit. I’ve been translated from the ordinary realm of mankind to the supernatural class of the God-kind. Hallelujah!

FURTHER STUDY

Psalm 82:6-7;

6 I have said, Ye are gods; and all of you are children of the most High.

7 But ye shall die like men, and fall like one of the princes.

John 1:12;

12 But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:

1 John 1:3

3 That which we have seen and heard declare we unto you, that ye also may have fellowship with us: and truly our fellowship is with the Father, and with his Son Jesus Christ.

1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:

Romans 4:1-25 & Psalms 45-48

2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:

Luke 11:45-54 & Judges 4

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES FRIDAY 28TH JULY 2023. Pastor Chris.TOPIC :✨HE’S FOREVER THE SAME✨

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES FRIDAY 28TH JULY 2023. Pastor Chris.

TOPIC :✨HE’S FOREVER THE SAME✨

SCRIPTURE📖 : Mark 12:24

And Jesus answering said unto them, Do ye not therefore err, because ye know not the scriptures, neither the power of God?

The Bible says, “Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and today, and forever” (Hebrews 13:8). Therefore, what He did in Bible days, He’s still doing today; He’s consistent. His Name has the same power, the same authority to unstop deaf ears, open blind eyes, heal lame legs, restore maimed limbs and even raise the dead as it did in Bible days.

The Bible says, “For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved” (Romans 10:13). This applies to “anybody” and it’s true and still relevant. So, it doesn’t matter how bad you or others might think your case is; if you’d call upon the Name of the Lord, He’ll hear and answer you.

The Name of Jesus saves, delivers, protects, heals, preserves and makes whole. Perhaps the doctors have given up on you or on a loved one to die, maybe because of kidney failure, a heart disease, or a nervous breakdown.

Don’t fret; our Lord is gracious, kind and all-powerful! Call on His Name and there’ll be a change.

Remember that there is no document in the world that is truer than the Bible—the Word of God. God’s Word is His will. And we know through His will that anybody who calls on Him shall be saved. All you have to do is believe; receive His message—His plan for you to walk in divine health and victory—and act on it.

Mark 9:23 says, “…If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth.”

These words aren’t mere clichés; they came right out of the lips of the Master; they’re forever true. He said, “Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away” (Matthew 24:35, Mark 13:31, Luke 21:33). He’s consistent. Blessed be His glorious Name forever!

PRAYER

Dear Father, thank you for giving us the Name of Jesus, a name which has proven its power, consistency, reliability, and dependability from age to age, and its capacity and ability to alter and effect changes in hopeless situations and produce miracles. I walk in health, strength and vitality; I establish your will and righteousness in my world, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY

Psalm 119:89;

89 For ever, O Lord, thy word is settled in heaven.

Philippians 2:9-11;

9 Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name:

10 That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth;

11 And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

Luke 10:19

19 Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you.

1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:

Romans 3:1-31 & Psalms 42-44

2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:

Luke 11:37-44 & Judges 2-3

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES THURSDAY 27TH JULY 2023. Pastor Chris.TOPIC :✨HAVE A RESURRECTION CONSCIOUSNESS✨

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES THURSDAY 27TH JULY 2023. Pastor Chris.

TOPIC :✨HAVE A RESURRECTION CONSCIOUSNESS✨

SCRIPTURE 📖: 2 Corinthians 1:9

But we had the sentence of death in ourselves, that we should not trust in ourselves, but in God which raiseth the dead.

The Bible tells us that God asked Abraham to offer up Isaac, his only son, whom he had at an old age. Abraham didn’t hesitate or complain; as he went ahead to offer Isaac, God promptly stopped him. As the book of Hebrews reveals, Abraham had Isaac raised back to life.

As far as God was concerned, it was a resurrection because Abraham had totally given up Isaac. It was God who said, “Abraham, stop! Don’t hurt the child.” Abraham had faith in the resurrection. The Bible says, “For he reasoned that God was able to raise [him] up even from among the dead. Indeed in the sense that Isaac was figuratively dead [potentially sacrificed], he did [actually] receive him back from the dead” (Hebrews 11:19 AMPC).

It’s the same thing that Paul was talking about in the opening scripture where he narrated how he and his companions were so weighed down beyond their strength, and their situation was so devastating that they felt within themselves the very sentence of death.

 So instead of trusting in and depending on themselves, they depended on God who raises the dead. What a mindset! They had given up on life as far as they were concerned; they had the sentence of death in themselves but they had a resurrection consciousness.

That’s just like Jesus who gave Himself up, knowing that the Father will raise Him back to life! We’re the children of faith, the children of Abraham, and we act like Abraham. We carry the resurrection consciousness in our spirits.

 In that condition, nothing is kept back from the Lord, because you know that He is the God who raises the dead! Anything He asks you to give is multiplied back to you a thousandfold and more. Abraham offered Isaac and he became the father of many nations. His descendants became as countless as the sand on the seashore.

So, serve the Lord truly, joyfully and fully. The very idea to give your all to Him shouldn’t trouble, destabilize or give you sleepless nights when you have the resurrection consciousness. Hallelujah!

PRAYER

Dear Father, I have the resurrection consciousness, being convinced that you’re able to raise the dead. Therefore, I’m always active in my service to you, in truth, with all my heart, rejoicing in hope, and patient in times of trouble. I remain steadfast and unmovable, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY

1 Corinthians 15:13-18;

13 But if there is no resurrection of the dead, then Christ has not risen;

14 And if Christ has not risen, then our preaching is in vain [it amounts to nothing] and your faith is devoid of truth and is fruitless (without effect, empty, imaginary, and unfounded).

15 We are even discovered to be misrepresenting God, for we testified of Him that He raised Christ, Whom He did not raise in case it is true that the dead are not raised.

16 For if the dead are not raised, then Christ has not been raised;

17 And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is mere delusion [futile, fruitless], and you are still in your sins [under the control and penalty of sin];

18 And further, those who have died in [spiritual fellowship and union with] Christ have perished (are lost)!

1 Corinthians 15:58 AMPC

58 Therefore, my beloved brethren, be firm (steadfast), immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord [always being superior, excelling, doing more than enough in the service of the Lord], knowing and being continually aware that your labor in the Lord is not futile [it is never wasted or to no purpose].

1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:

Romans 2:1-29 & Psalms 38-41

2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:

Luke 11:27-36 & Judges 1

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES WEDNESDAY 26TH JULY 2023. Pastor Chris.TOPIC :✨GIVE IT YOUR ALL✨

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES WEDNESDAY 26TH JULY 2023. Pastor Chris.

TOPIC :✨GIVE IT YOUR ALL✨

SCRIPTURE 📖: 2 Corinthians 1:8

For we would not, brethren, have you ignorant of our trouble which came to us in Asia, that we were pressed out of measure, above strength, insomuch that we despaired even of life.

In Acts 19, Luke vividly captures for us some of the Apostle Paul’s unpleasant experiences as he went about preaching the Gospel. He talked about his personal risks and imprisonments, the riot orchestrated by Demetrius the silversmith, and, in the 22nd chapter, how a commander ordered that he be taken into the barracks to be flogged and interrogated.

No wonder Paul himself recounts, “…in labours more abundant, in stripes above measure, in prisons more frequent, in deaths oft” (2 Corinthians 11:23). In his first epistle to the Corinthian church, Paul recalls his experience at Ephesus and said, “…I have fought with beasts at Ephesus…” (1 Corinthians 15:32). In his second epistle, he narrated how in Asia, it became so bad that he felt he and his companions were on death row, but graciously had supernatural deliverance (2 Corinthians 1:8-9).

This same Gospel has been committed to your trust; will you take it lightly or put your all into it? Would you stick out your neck to preach the Gospel to your co-workers or business associates even if it means losing your job or losing out on business contracts you’ve so much desired?

How about your family members who aren’t yet born again? Would you go all out for them, or remain quiet to avoid being hated, disliked or ostracised? There’re those who for the fear of losing the relationships they’ve built, will never witness to their friends. How sad!

You’re a witness to your generation, and the Lord will hold you responsible as their witness. You’ve got to be committed to bringing salvation to those in your world. What you’re into isn’t about saving your head; it’s not about the comforts of life or the benefits you get out of it, no! You’re not into this for what any man can give you, but for the honour and glory of Christ the Lord.

PRAYER

Dear Lord, there’re no limits to how far I’m willing to go for this priceless Gospel that has been committed to my trust. I preach it boldly in the power of the Spirit, delivering many from the kingdom of darkness into the glorious liberty of the sons of God, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY

2 Corinthians 5:18-19;

18 All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation: 19 that God was reconciling the world to himself in Christ, not counting people’s sins against them. And he has committed to us the message of reconciliation.

1 Corinthians 9:16-17

16 For when I preach the gospel, I cannot boast, since I am compelled to preach. Woe to me if I do not preach the gospel! 17 If I preach voluntarily, I have a reward; if not voluntarily, I am simply discharging the trust committed to me.

1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:

Romans 1:18-32 & Psalms 35-37

2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:

Luke 11:14-26 & Joshua 24

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES TUESDAY 25TH JULY 2023. Pastor Chris.TOPIC :✨COUNT THE COST✨

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES TUESDAY 25TH JULY 2023. Pastor Chris.

TOPIC :✨COUNT THE COST✨

SCRIPTURE 📖: Acts 20:24

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.

In Acts 20:17–27, Luke tells us how Paul and his team left Troas and sailed to Miletus where he gave his heartfelt farewell to the elders of Ephesus. There, he reminded them of how he served the Lord with all humility, in tears in the midst of adversity, affliction and trials.

In the twenty-third verse, he said, “…the Holy Spirit clearly and emphatically affirms to me in city after city that imprisonment and suffering await me. But none of these things move me; neither do I esteem my life dear to myself…” (Acts 20:23-24 AMPC).

This great apostle minced no words about the fact that he had put his life on the line for the sake of the Gospel. What an inspiration! What a commitment!

When you go through the scriptures written by the apostle Paul and the other apostles of the Lord, have you ever thought what it cost them to get the message across to us? Study Church history, and you’ll discover that many of them were killed for the sake of the Gospel.

Read about Stephen. His success in converting Jews drew the indignation of the Sanhedrin and he was stoned to death. Some were beheaded, crucified, burned at the stakes and others were thrown into cauldrons of boiling oil. So, you have to count the cost.

Be ready and willing to lay your life on the line for the Gospel, especially in these last days. Nothing should be too much for you to give up, give, or go through for the Gospel. No matter the sacrifices you make for the Gospel, be ready and willing to give your life for it, if it comes to that.

How dear is your life? Is it so important that you wouldn’t do more for the Lord, just so you could save your name, yourself, or the money you’ve got? Is that all there is about life to you?

You should come to that point in your life where you’re absolutely convinced that nothing is too much for you to give for the Gospel, including your life. Jesus said in Mark 8:35, “For whosoever will save his life shall lose it; but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the gospel’s, the same shall save it.”

PRAYER

Dear Father, I remain resolute and unapologetic about the Gospel; I stand for the Gospel everywhere, preaching it boldly with absolute convictions, even unto death if need be. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY

2 Corinthians 1:8-9;

8 We do not want you to be uninformed, brothers and sisters,[a] about the troubles we experienced in the province of Asia. We were under great pressure, far beyond our ability to endure, so that we despaired of life itself. 9 Indeed, we felt we had received the sentence of death. But this happened that we might not rely on ourselves but on God, who raises the dead.

1 Corinthians 9:16-17

16 For when I preach the gospel, I cannot boast, since I am compelled to preach. Woe to me if I do not preach the gospel! 17 If I preach voluntarily, I have a reward; if not voluntarily, I am simply discharging the trust committed to me.

1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:

Romans 1:1-17 & Psalms 32-34

2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:

Luke 11:1-13 & Joshua 23

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES MONDAY 24TH JULY 2023. Pastor Chris.TOPIC :✨ACTUATE YOUR POTENTIAL✨

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES MONDAY 24TH JULY 2023. Pastor Chris.

TOPIC :✨ACTUATE YOUR POTENTIAL✨

SCRIPTURE 📖: Ephesians 2:10

For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.

Potential is a latent ability, a hidden power that hasn’t been developed. It is that unused ability, hidden away in the inner recesses of your heart, mind, and soul. Potential is what you could be that you aren’t yet, what you could do that you haven’t done, or everything inside you that is yet to be actuated. Potential doesn’t refer to the successes you’ve achieved, but the ones that are possible that you’re yet to achieve.

 Many have lived and died without actuating their potential or fulfilling God’s dream for them; many have died without becoming what He wanted them to be. Nothing could be more miserable than that! How would you feel if, at the judgment seat of Christ, you’re shown everything you could have been, and the possibilities you could have fulfilled but that were never actuated?

 So, learn about the real you through the Word and stand up to be what the Word has described you to be: one with limitless possibilities and ability to do more and be more.

Remember the words of the Lord Jesus in John 12:24. He said, “Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit.”

Consider a fruit-tree seed: That seed has the potential of not just becoming a tree, but a forest. Every tree has the potential of a forest. God doesn’t only reserve the rights, but also intends to hold men accountable for their potentials. We’re dealing here with your potential in God. The Bible says, “For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body…” (2 Corinthians 5:10).

At the Judgment, some are going to see all that they were meant to be that they never became, all they could have said that they never said, and all they could have done that they never did. So make up your mind you’d be everything God has chosen you to be. Trust the Holy Spirit to help you see and live to your fullest potential and fulfil your destiny and calling in Christ.

PRAYER

Dear Father, thank you for helping me to live to my fullest potential and fulfil my destiny and calling in Christ. I’m running my race swiftly, pressing towards the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus, under the inspiration of your Spirit and guidance of your Word, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY

2 Thessalonians 1:11;

11 With this in mind, we constantly pray for you, that our God may make you worthy of his calling, and that by his power he may bring to fruition your every desire for goodness and your every deed prompted by faith

Colossians 4:17;

17 Tell Archippus: “See to it that you complete the ministry you have received in the Lord.”

Philippians 2:12-13

12 Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed—not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence—continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, 13 for it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose.

1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:

Acts 28:17-31 & Psalms 30-31

2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:

Luke 10:38-42 & Joshua 22

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES SUNDAY 23RD JULY 2023. Pastor Chris.TOPIC :✨YOU’RE TOP-CLASS✨

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES SUNDAY 23RD JULY 2023. Pastor Chris.

TOPIC :✨YOU’RE TOP-CLASS✨

SCRIPTURE 📖: James 1:18

Of his own will begat he us with the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures.

Observe the beginning of the construction in the opening verse; it says, “Of his own will begat He us….” That means the Lord gave birth to us of His own volition. It was His choice to give birth to us with the Word of truth that we should be a kind or a type of first fruit of His creatures!

What’s the meaning of first fruits? First fruit means the first and the best of anything; it implies top class. You’re top class, excellent all the way, because you’re born of God. Hallelujah!

The same truth is reiterated by the apostle Peter in 1 Peter 1:23: “Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever.” John also referenced the fact that this happened by God’s own design;

it was His will: “But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name: Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God” (John 1:12-13). It was His will to make you top-class. So, live your best and be your best for Him. Keep your mind on the image of you that God has given you in His Word. You’re His peculiar treasure, His reproduction, His excellent handiwork, a bundle of success, an achiever, and a victor in Christ Jesus.

He made you for glory and beauty. See how He describes you in Ephesians 2:10 AMPC: “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].” Let this put springs in your steps.

It makes no difference who condemns you; refuse to be distracted by what others might be saying about you. What counts is who you are in Christ: you’re top-class; perfected in righteousness, holy unblameable and unreproveable in God’s sight (Colossians 1:22). Glory to His Name forever!

 

PRAYER

Dear Father, I thank you for you’ve made me the expression of your beauty, excellence, perfections and grace. Thank you for your glory in my life. I declare that my life is for your praise and glory, and I fulfil my destiny in Christ, bringing forth fruits unto righteousness, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY

James 1:22-25;

22 Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. 23 Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like someone who looks at his face in a mirror 24 and, after looking at himself, goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like. 25 But whoever looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom, and continues in it—not forgetting what they have heard, but doing it—they will be blessed in what they do.

1 Peter 2:9 AMPC

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

1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:

Acts 28:1-16 & Psalms 26-29

2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:

Luke 10:25-37 & Joshua 20-21

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES SATURDAY 22ND JULY 2023. Pastor Chris.TOPIC: ✨BORN OF HIM✨

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES SATURDAY 22ND JULY 2023. Pastor Chris.

TOPIC: ✨BORN OF HIM✨

SCRIPTURE 📖: John 1:12-13

But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name: Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.

The Christian is not an ordinary person. He’s born into God’s class. Being born again made you a partaker of the divine nature; an associate of the Godkind (2 Peter 1:4). When you were born of your biological parents, you became an associate of the human-kind; you became as human as your parents that gave birth to you.

However, that human life you got from your parents was depraved, death-doomed, and corruptible. Therefore, it needed to be supplanted by the life and nature of God.

It’s the reason Jesus said, “Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again” (John 3:7).

Now that you’re born again, the indomitable, incorruptible and transcendent life of God has supplanted the human life. This absolutely beggars the natural mind; to think that in reality, we’re literally sons of God—born of Him.

No wonder John cries out, “Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God…Beloved, now are we the sons of God…” (1 John 3:1-2). The word translated as “Sons” is the Greek, “teknon”; it actually refers to someone that is born of another, in contradistinction to the Greek “huois”, which may not be ‘sons’ by birth.

The apostle John uses the word “teknon” to emphasize that you’re actually born of God. Everything in life reproduces after its kind.

An eagle reproduces eagles, a dog gives birth to dogs, and humans give birth to humans. Now, since God gave birth to us, who are we?

 The Lord Jesus, quoting the psalmist, gives us an answer. He said, “…Is it not written in your law, I said, Ye are gods?” (John 10:34). Think about yourself the same way you’d think about Jesus when He walked the earth; how He lived, His extraordinary walk! The scripture declares: “…as he is, so are we in this world” (1 John 4:17). Hallelujah!

PRAYER

Dear Father, I thank you for the vital experience of eternal life which has completely inundated my entire being— spirit, soul and body! I walk in righteousness, glory and victory, as your divinity is fully expressed in and through me, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY

2 Corinthians 5:17;

17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.

John 10:33-36;

33 The Jews answered him, saying, For a good work we stone thee not; but for blasphemy; and because that thou, being a man, makest thyself God.

34 Jesus answered them, Is it not written in your law, I said, Ye are gods?

35 If he called them gods, unto whom the word of God came, and the scripture cannot be broken;

36 Say ye of him, whom the Father hath sanctified, and sent into the world, Thou blasphemest; because I said, I am the Son of God?

1 John 5:11-12

11 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.

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:

Acts 27:27-44 & Psalms 23-25

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:

Luke 10:10-24 & Joshua 19

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES FRIDAY 21ST JULY 2023. Pastor Chris.TOPIC :✨A MOST SUBLIME AND IMPERIAL IDENTITY✨

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES FRIDAY 21ST JULY 2023. Pastor Chris.

TOPIC :✨A MOST SUBLIME AND IMPERIAL IDENTITY✨

SCRIPTURE📖 : Romans 8:30

Moreover whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified.

The Amplified version of the opening text says, “And those whom He thus foreordained, He also called; and those whom He called, He also justified (acquitted, made righteous, putting them into right standing with Himself). And those whom He justified, He also glorified [raising them to a heavenly dignity and condition or state of being].”

Observe the explanation of the word “Glorified”; it says, “… [raising them to a heavenly dignity and condition or state of being].”In other words, when you were born again, when you came to Christ and received eternal life, you were brought into a life of heavenly dignity. We have the most sublime and most imperial identity!

The apostle John explains the fellowship that has ushered us into this life of glory: “That which we have seen and heard declare we unto you, that ye also may have fellowship with us: and truly our fellowship is with the Father, and with his Son Jesus Christ” (1 John 1:3). The word translated “fellowship” is the Greek, “Koinōnia.” It also means partnership. So, he’s dealing with comradeship.

Thus, our fellowship, partnership or comradeship is with the Father and His Son, Jesus Christ. Peter says we’re called to glory and excellence: “For His divine power has bestowed upon us all things that [are requisite and suited] to life and godliness, through the [full, personal] knowledge of Him Who called us by and to His own glory and excellence (virtue)” (2 Peter 1:3 AMPC).

                        CONFESSION

Thank you, Father, for the awesome fellowship and comradeship in Christ, with your divine life in my spirit. This imperial union with divinity makes me indestructible, and eternally victorious. Hallelujah!

FURTHER STUDY

Psalm 82:6;

6 I have said, Ye are gods; and all of you are children of the most High.

John 1:12 But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:

2 Peter 1:4

4 Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:

Acts 27:1-26 & Psalms 21-22

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:

Luke 10:1-9 & Joshua 18

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES THURSDAY 20TH JULY 2023. Pastor Chris.TOPIC :✨TRUTH: REALITY BEYOND FACTS✨

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES THURSDAY 20TH JULY 2023. Pastor Chris.

TOPIC :✨TRUTH: REALITY BEYOND FACTS✨

SCRIPTURE📖 :Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me (John 14:6).

If you don’t know Jesus, you can never know or find truth. You mayonly findfactswithout truth.Truth and fact are not the same. A fact is the assertion of sensorially verified information about something that exists or has happened. While truth, on the other hand, is reality beyond the senses.

 According to the Scriptures, the Word of God is truth— reality: “Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth” (John 17:17).Truth is an affirmation of whatGodhas said about any given condition, situation or circumstance. Truth is spiritual law. Someone may tell you a “fact” but not tell you the truth, because truth goes beyond facts.

Truth will reveal motives. In a law court, for example, one of the things the justice system looks at is the accused's motive, purpose or intent in committing a crime. That is, the driving force, the urge, the impulse, or the desire that induces the criminal’s action.

It’s true that a motive can be useful in conjunction with other evidence to confirm or prove that a person committed a crime, especially if the accused offender denies doing so. However, time and time again, these unreliable systems ofcriminal justice have misjudged and convicted the wrong people, because they deal mainly with facts.

How can you judge a man’s motive? You have to know his heart. How can you know a man’s heart? It’s only God’s Word—the truth—that exposes, sifts, analyzes and judges the very thoughts and purposes of the heart. Hebrews 4:12 NIV says, “For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.”

 Therefore, always subject the facts about any situation to the truth of God’s Word. Override facts with truths. For example, it doesn’t matter the facts resulting from the doctor’s diagnosis concerning your health; the truth is you have the divine life; therefore, divine health is your nature in Christ. Sickness, disease and infirmities have no place in your body. Hallelujah! Truth is greater than fact. Live in and by God’s truth today, and every day. Amen.

                             CONFESSION

God’s Word is my life and the truth by which I live today and every day! I walk in truth, filled with the knowledge of God’s will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding. I walk in dominion over fear, sickness, poverty and death, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY: John 8:32; Psalm 91:14; 3 John 1:4

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:

Acts 26:19-32 & Psalms 19-20

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:

 Luke 9:49-62 & Joshua 16-17

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES WEDNESDAY 19TH JULY 2023. Pastor Chris.TOPIC :✨SPIRITUAL INSIGHT AND UNDERSTANDING✨

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES WEDNESDAY 19TH JULY 2023. Pastor Chris.

TOPIC :✨SPIRITUAL INSIGHT AND UNDERSTANDING✨

SCRIPTURE📖 :For this cause we…do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be f illed with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding (Colossians 1:9).

The Spirit, through the apostle Paul, prayed an insightful prayer for the Christians in Colossae, that they might be filled with the knowledge of God’s will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding. It lets us know that there's such a thing as spiritual understanding, just as there’s a natural understanding.

 It takes the Holy Spirit to open your eyes and give you spiritual understanding. He unveils mysteries and secrets of the Kingdom to you. He’s the Spirit of truth, and part of His ministry in your life is the unveiling of truth. It brings to mind another prayer of the Spirit through Paul in Ephesians 1:17 AMPC: “For I always pray to God… that He may grant you a spirit of wisdom and revelation [of insight into mysteries and secrets] in the [deep and intimate] knowledge of Him.”

Without the understanding and insight that the Spirit gives, your interpretation of life would be ordinary, mundane and useless. It will be difficult to grasp spiritual realities.

Consider the disciples of Jesus for example; though they had been with the Master, they didn’t understand many things that He taught them, because they hadn’t received the Holy Spirit. When He spoke of His death, burial and resurrection, they grappled with it, because they lacked spiritual insight and understanding at the time.

That’s how come even after He rose from the dead, some of them still doubted. But after His resurrection, when He came among them, the Bible says “…he breathed on them, and saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost” (John 20:22). What He did was to open their understanding by the Holy Spirit so they could receive and comprehend spiritual realities. From then on, they had spiritual insight; they understood the words of Jesus.

When the Holy Spirit comes into your life, He gives you understanding so you’re no longer in the dark about God’s Word, life, or anything. Through that insight and understanding, you know the paths of life that bring success, joy, victory and prosperity; you’re led in wisdom, glory and righteousness. Hallelujah!

                         PRAYER

Dear Father, I thank you for the precious gift of the Holy Spirit who grants me spiritual insight, sets me on the right course, and makes me a master in life. Christ is my wisdom, and I live a glorified life in and through the Word, by the power of the Spirit, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:

Colossians 3:16; Acts 20:32; Ephesians 1:17-18

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:

Acts 26:2-18 & Psalms 17-18

 2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:

 Luke 9:37-48 & Joshua 15

𝗥𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗦𝗢𝗗𝗬 𝗢𝗙 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗘𝗦 𝗧𝗨𝗘𝗦𝗗𝗔𝗬, 18𝗧𝗛 𝗝𝗨𝗟𝗬 2023. pastor Chris.TOPIC :✨𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐓𝐑𝐔𝐄 𝐑𝐎𝐘𝐀𝐋 “𝐁𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐃𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐄”✨

𝗥𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗦𝗢𝗗𝗬 𝗢𝗙 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗘𝗦 𝗧𝗨𝗘𝗦𝗗𝗔𝗬, 18𝗧𝗛 𝗝𝗨𝗟𝗬 2023. pastor Chris.

TOPIC :✨𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐓𝐑𝐔𝐄 𝐑𝐎𝐘𝐀𝐋 “𝐁𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐃𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐄”✨

SCRIPTURE📖 :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 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 (1 𝐏𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫 2:9 𝐀𝐌𝐏𝐂).

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐰𝐞 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐛𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝! 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐈 𝐣𝐮𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐝, 𝐫𝐚𝐧, 𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐣𝐨𝐲 𝐚𝐭 𝐬𝐮𝐜𝐡 𝐚 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐠𝐨 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐈 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐢𝐭 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐥𝐚𝐝. 𝐈’𝐦 𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐬𝐨 𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐈 𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐭. 𝐖𝐞’𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐞 𝐫𝐨𝐲𝐚𝐥 𝐛𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞.

𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭, 𝐨𝐛𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐏𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐝𝐢𝐝𝐧’𝐭 𝐬𝐚𝐲, “𝐁𝐮𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞”; 𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫, 𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐚𝐲𝐬, “𝐁𝐮𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐫𝐞!” 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐚 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐚 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭-𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲. 𝐍𝐨𝐛𝐨𝐝𝐲 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐆𝐨𝐝. 𝐇𝐢𝐬 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐝 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐦𝐢𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐫, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐢𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐫 𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐆𝐨𝐝 𝐬𝐞𝐞𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮. 𝐘𝐨𝐮’𝐫𝐞 𝐚 𝐫𝐨𝐲𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐝; 𝐲𝐨𝐮’𝐫𝐞 𝐫𝐨𝐲𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐲.

𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐟𝐚𝐫 𝐛𝐢𝐠𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐨𝐲𝐚𝐥 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐩𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫. 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐚 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. 𝐁𝐮𝐭 𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲. 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐩𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧; 𝐢𝐭 𝐬𝐚𝐲𝐬 “𝐁𝐮𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐚 𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐧 𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐞, 𝐚 𝐫𝐨𝐲𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐝, 𝐚 𝐝𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, [𝐆𝐨𝐝'𝐬] 𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐩𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝, 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞….”

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐩𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝? 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐬𝐚𝐲𝐬, “𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 (𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐞) 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐝 (𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐝) 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬 (𝐟𝐫𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬) 𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 

𝐢𝐧𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 [𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫] 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬, 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐮𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 [𝐬𝐮𝐜𝐡 𝐚𝐬] 𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐠𝐨𝐥𝐝, 𝐁𝐮𝐭 [𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐩𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝] 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐛𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭 (𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐚𝐡), 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐚 [𝐬𝐚𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥] 𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐛 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐭” (1 𝐏𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫 1:18-19 𝐀𝐌𝐏𝐂).

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐉𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐇𝐢𝐬 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞; 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐞 𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞. 𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐛𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐡 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐩𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝, 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐮𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝. 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐞 𝐫𝐨𝐲𝐚𝐥 𝐛𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞. 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐥𝐲 

𝐅𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮’𝐫𝐞 𝐇𝐢𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫—𝐇𝐢𝐬 𝐩𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝, 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧!

                     𝗣𝗥𝗔𝗬𝗘𝗥

𝑫𝒆𝒂𝒓 𝑭𝒂𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓, 𝑰 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒌 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒃𝒍𝒐𝒐𝒅 𝒐𝒇 𝑱𝒆𝒔𝒖𝒔 𝒈𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒔 𝒎𝒆 𝒓𝒆𝒎𝒊𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏, 𝒋𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒇𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏, 𝒓𝒆𝒅𝒆𝒎𝒑𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏, 𝒂𝒄𝒄𝒆𝒔𝒔, 𝒇𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒐𝒘𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒑, 𝒄𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒃𝒍𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑵𝒆𝒘 𝑻𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕.𝑰’𝒎 𝒃𝒐𝒓𝒏 𝒐𝒇 𝑯𝒊𝒔 𝑾𝒐𝒓𝒅, 𝒂 𝒏𝒆𝒘 𝒄𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏, 𝒔𝒖𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒐𝒓 𝒕𝒐 𝑺𝒂𝒕𝒂𝒏, 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒍𝒅 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒊𝒕𝒔 𝒇𝒂𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒔𝒚𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒎𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔. 𝑩𝒍𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒆𝒅 𝒃𝒆 𝑮𝒐𝒅!

    

𝗙𝗨𝗥𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥 𝗦𝗧𝗨𝗗𝗬:

1 Peter 1:18-19; 1 Peter 2:8 NKJV. 

1-𝗬𝗘𝗔𝗥 𝗕𝗜𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗡:

𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐬 25:13-26:1 & 𝐏𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐦𝐬 11-16

2-𝗬𝗘𝗔𝗥 𝗕𝗜𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗡:

𝐋𝐮𝐤𝐞 9:28-36 & 𝐉𝐨𝐬𝐡𝐮𝐚 14

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES MONDAY 17TH JULY 2023. Pastor Chris.TOPIC :✨CHRISTIANITY: A CALL TO THE TRANSCENDENT LIFE✨

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES MONDAY 17TH JULY 2023. Pastor Chris.TOPIC :✨CHRISTIANITY: A CALL TO THE TRANSCENDENT LIFE✨

SCRIPTURE 📖: Colossians 1:27 CEV

God did this because he wanted you Gentiles to understand his wonderful and glorious mystery. And the mystery is that Christ lives in you…

In Christianity, we haven’t embraced a religion; what we’ve actually received is God’s nature—His life. Don’t let anyone deceive you that Christianity is just one of the religions in the world; it’s not. It’s a relationship; a call to the transcendent life of glory and love. When you have a relationship with someone, that isn’t religion.

Those who describe Christianity as a religion do so because all the outward things that religious people do seem to be consistent with some of the outward things Christians do. For example, in religion, they pray, or probably have a book that they read; they also have religious rites and rituals that they follow.

In Christianity, we have sacraments like the Holy Communion, Water Baptism, etc.; yet, that doesn’t make it a religion. You can’t look at an animal and say “If it has two hands and two legs and can walk, then it is a human being”; that isn’t enough. Otherwise, gorillas and other apes will be categorized as humans.

Christianity is a real experience; it’s the active life of God in a human being; it’s Christ alive in you; it’s a real comradeship with the real and living Christ—a call to oneness with divinity: “But he that is joined unto the Lord is one spirit” (1 Corinthians 6:17).

Hallelujah! In Christianity, we live and move in Christ (Acts 17:28); we’re members of His body, of His flesh, and of His bones (Ephesians 5:30).

Colossians 1:26-27 consummates it all! It says, “Even the mystery which hath been hid from ages and from generations…which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.” Christianity is Christ alive in the quarters of your heart; a real relationship with a real God. Christianity is a walk with God in righteousness. Hallelujah!

                          CONFESSION

Christ in me has made me an associate of the Godkind, the effulgence of God’s glory and dispenser of His goodness to my world. Christ is my life; in Him, I live, and move and have my being! I’m fruitful, productive and excellent, because I’m one with the Lord, in a real relationship, being a member of His body, of His flesh and of His bones. Blessed be God!

FURTHER STUDY

2 Peter 1:4;

4 By means of these He has bestowed on us His precious and exceedingly great promises, so that through them you may escape [by flight] from the moral decay (rottenness and corruption) that is in the world because of covetousness (lust and greed), and become sharers (partakers) of the divine nature.

1 John 5:11-12 NIV;

11 And this is the testimony: God has given us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. 12 Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life.

1 Corinthians 1:9

9 God is faithful, who has called you into fellowship with his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:

Acts 25:1-12 & Psalms 7-10

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:

Luke 9:18-27 & Joshua 13

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES SUNDAY 16TH JULY 2023. pastor Chris.TOPIC :✨KEEP YOUR HEART SANCTIFIED✨

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES SUNDAY 16TH JULY 2023. pastor Chris.

TOPIC :✨KEEP YOUR HEART SANCTIFIED✨

Scripture📖 : Proverbs 4:23

Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.

The word ‘keep’ in the opening scripture doesn’t mean to hide something. The Hebrew word is “nâtsar” and it gives the picture of a stronghold mounted over something valuable. Thus, you’re to mount guard over your heart; keep your heart sanctified with the Word.

The reason the Bible places a premium on mounting guard over your heart—maintaining a perfect heart—is that out of it are the issues of life. Everything flows from your heart. In other words, everything you need for life is actually in your heart right now.

Everywhere you would ever go, everything you would ever have, everything you’d ever enjoy in this world is in your heart. The Bible says He has set eternity in our hearts (Ecclesiastes 3:11). The Kingdom of God is in our hearts (Luke 17:21). What then are you supposed to do?

Fill your heart with the Word so only good will always come forth from your heart. Never let anything unwholesome take root in your heart. Pride, anger, malice, bitterness, hatred—these are poisonous to the heart.

Philippians 4:8 gives us an idea of what God wants you to fill your heart with: things that are honest, just, pure, lovely, of good report, virtuous and praiseworthy. Nothing meets this qualification better than God’s Word. That’s why you must allow the Word of God to dwell in you richly (Colossians 3:16). 

                         CONFESSION

My thoughts are renewed by the Word, and therefore filled with things that are true, honest, just, pure, lovely, of a good report, virtuous and praiseworthy. I think on the Word, as it creates and produces in me ideas and pictures of success, endless possibilities and victories, love and fellowship with God. Hallelujah!

FURTHER STUDY

Romans 12:2; 

2 Do not be conformed to this world (this age), [fashioned after and adapted to its external, superficial customs], but be transformed (changed) by the [entire] renewal of your mind [by its new ideals and its new attitude], so that you may prove [for yourselves] what is the good and acceptable and perfect will of God, even the thing which is good and acceptable and perfect [in His sight for you].

1 Timothy 4:15;

15 Practice and cultivate and meditate upon these duties; throw yourself wholly into them [as your ministry], so that your progress may be evident to everybody.

Luke 6:45

45 The upright (honorable, intrinsically good) man out of the good treasure [stored] in his heart produces what is upright (honorable and intrinsically good), and the evil man out of the evil storehouse brings forth that which is depraved (wicked and intrinsically evil); for out of the abundance (overflow) of the heart his mouth speaks.

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:

Acts 24:1-27 & Psalms 1-6

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:

Luke 9:10-17 & Joshua 12

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES SATURDAY 15TH JULY 2023. Pastor Chris.TOPIC :✨WE WERE IN HIM✨

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES SATURDAY 15TH JULY 2023. Pastor Chris.

TOPIC :✨WE WERE IN HIM✨

SCRIPTURE📖 : Ephesians 2:4-5

But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;)

What a profound portion of scripture we just read! The Apostle Paul explains a spiritual truth that emphasizes our union with the Lord in His crucifixion, death, burial and resurrection when he said, “Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ…” (Ephesians 2:5).

When Jesus was on the cross, we were the ones on the cross; He was our substitute. When He died, we were in Him. When He was buried, in the mind of justice, we were all buried. When He went to hell and defeated Satan and the demons of darkness as Paul detailed in Colossians 2:15, in the mind of God, we were in Him. We defeated Satan in Christ.

Then the Bible shows that God raised Jesus from the dead; when that happened, we were raised together with Him. Ephesians 2:6 says, “And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus.” This is how God sees us now. Everything that Jesus did was for us—the whole world; we were in Him.

Think about it: Jesus rose from the dead with a new life—the resurrection life; that’s the life we have in us today, because as He is, so are we in this world (1 John 4:17). When you received Christ, you didn’t receive the life with which Jesus went to hell; you received the life of the righteous Jesus without sin.

 He went to hell with our sins, defeated the devil, paid the full penalty for sin, and came back to life as the righteousness of God. Hallelujah! Now, by virtue of the New Birth, we also have become the righteousness of God in Him: “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” (2 Corinthians 5:21).

PRAYER

Dear Father, thank you for the death, burial and resurrection of the Lord Jesus that ushered me into a newness of life. I’m seated together with Christ in dominion and great glory, far above all principalities, powers, might, and every name that is named. Hallelujah!

FURTHER STUDY

Romans 6:4 AMPC;

4 We were buried therefore with Him by the baptism into death, so that just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glorious [power] of the Father, so we too might [habitually] live and behave in newness of life.

Romans 4:25 AMPC;

25 Who was betrayed and put to death because of our misdeeds and was raised to secure our justification (our [a]acquittal), [making our account balance and absolving us from all guilt before God].

Ephesians 4:24 AMPC

24 And put on the new nature (the regenerate self) created in God’s image, [Godlike] in true righteousness and holiness.

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:

Acts 23:12-35 & Job 40-42

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:

Luke 9:1-9 & Joshua 11

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES FRIDAY 14TH JULY 2023. Pastor Chris.TOPIC :✨EQUAL OWNERSHIP✨

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES FRIDAY 14TH JULY 2023. Pastor Chris.

TOPIC :✨EQUAL OWNERSHIP✨

SCRIPTURE 📖: 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.

Some Bible Translators grappled with the Spirit’s communication through the apostle Paul in our opening scripture when He referred to us as “joint-heirs” with Christ. It was too big for their theology. Therefore, some of them decided to translate it as “co-heirs” instead of staying with the original Greek rendering which is “sugklēronomos”: joint-heirs.

A “Co-heir” shares in the inheritance, but not in joint ownership. Unlike co-heirs, joint-heirs own the inheritance jointly, with undivided interest; they have equal rights to the entire inheritance. Let’s put it this way: while co-heirs can share it thirty-seventy or sixty-forty, or some other relevant fractions, the case with joint heirship is that, no one gets anything without the other; they have equal ownership over the whole hundred percent.

To be a joint-heir with Christ means everything that belongs to Him belongs to you, in the same way and degree that it belongs to Him. No wonder the Word declares that in Christ, all things are yours (1 Corinthians 3:21). Praise God!

How can you know this and be limited in life? Nothing should limit you, not your job or business. Nothing should get you hemmed in financially, because you’re an heir of God, and a joint-heir with Christ. Think about what He owns, then you’ll know how limitless and unsearchable your riches and resources are.

 You have all things that pertain to life and godliness (2 Peter 1:3). Therefore, lift your head above the clouds, and think like God; live a limitless life. Meditate on this truth today that you’re a joint-heir with Christ, and your creativity, ingenuity, inventiveness and innovativeness will come alive; you’ll become a solution provider!

                         CONFESSION

I’m a joint-heir with Christ, and an heir of God’s Kingdom of blessings! I have all things that pertain to life and godliness. I walk in divine health and prosperity, and function from a position of victory and unending success in Christ. I flourish exceedingly in every good work, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY

Galatians 4:7;

7 So you are no longer a slave, but God’s child; and since you are his child, God has made you also an heir.

Galatians 3:28-29 MSG

28-29 In Christ’s family there can be no division into Jew and non-Jew, slave and free, male and female. Among us you are all equal. That is, we are all in a common relationship with Jesus Christ. Also, since you are Christ’s family, then you are Abraham’s famous “descendant,” heirs according to the covenant promises.

1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:

Acts 22:22-23:1-11 & Job 36-39

2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:

Luke 8:40-56 & Joshua 10

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES THURSDAY 13TH JULY 2023. Pastor Chris.TOPIC :✨RECREATED IN CHRIST✨

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES THURSDAY 13TH JULY 2023. Pastor Chris.

TOPIC :✨RECREATED IN CHRIST✨

SCRIPTURE 📖: Ephesians 2:10 AMPC

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].

Observe that the apostle Paul didn’t say “We were or we shall be God’s own handiwork.” He uses the present tense to describe that right now, God has His label on you. In other words, no matter where you go in this great world, in the realms of the spirit, they recognize who you are because God’s label is on you.

You’re recreated in Christ Jesus. Someone might say, “But God created everything, so everyone is his workmanship.” That’s different from Paul’s thoughts. There was the first creation in the book of Genesis, but Paul’s emphasis was on a special creation—a recreation in Christ Jesus—those of us who are born again.

Then he tells us the purpose of this new birth: that we may do those good works which God predestined and planned beforehand for us, taking paths which He prepared ahead of time. Hallelujah! Again, this shows that for those of us that have been recreated in Christ, God has prepared our paths—everything about our lives—to be excellent and full of glory.

 That’s not all; we’re to live, not just life, but the “good life” which He prearranged and made ready for us to live. Now, you can better understand why sickness, disease, infirmity or poverty shouldn’t be a part of your life. Let this be your confession. Every so often, declare, “I’m recreated in Christ, for beauty and for glory; good things are in my path, and the righteousness of God is expressed in and through me always.” Hallelujah!

                             CONFESSION

Dear Father, thank you for I’m your excellent handiwork, fashioned for good works, and to live the good life which you prearranged for me. I refuse to succumb to sickness, disease, or the elements of this world, because you’ve made me superior to them and the corrupting influences and negativities in this present world of darkness. Glory to God!

FURTHER STUDY

James 1:18 TPT;

God was delighted to give us birth by the truth of his infallible Word so that we would fulfill his chosen destiny for us and become the favorite ones out of all his creation!

Ephesians 2:10 TPT

We have become his poetry, a re-created people that will fulfill the destiny he has given each of us, for we are joined to Jesus, the Anointed One. Even before we were born, God planned in advance our destiny and the good works we would do to fulfill it!

1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:

Acts 21:37-22:1-21 & Job 32-35

2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:

Luke 8:26-39 & Joshua 9

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES WEDNESDAY 12TH JULY 2023. Pastor Chris.TOPIC :✨RESPOND WITH THE WORD✨

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES WEDNESDAY 12TH JULY 2023. Pastor Chris.

TOPIC :✨RESPOND WITH THE WORD✨

SCRIPTURE 📖: Mark 4:14-15

The sower soweth the word. And these are they by the way side, where the word is sown; but when they have heard, Satan cometh immediately, and taketh away the word that was sown in their hearts.

Matthew 13:1-23, Mark 4:1-20, and Luke 8:4-15 record a simple story Jesus used to illustrate and teach spiritual lessons: the parable of the sower. In explaining the parable, Jesus said the seeds that fell by the wayside represented those who hear the Word of God and don’t understand it. Thus, Satan comes immediately and steals the Word from their hearts (Mark 4:14-15).

This means Satan is watching out for the Word. When the Word of God comes to you, Satan comes also. Recall that the first time the Word of God came to Jesus openly, Satan came also. In Matthew 3:17, God said from heaven, “this is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.”

 Immediately, Satan also came and tempted Jesus, saying, “…If thou be the Son of God, command that these stones be made bread” (Matthew 4:3). He challenged the Word that came to Jesus. but Jesus responded with the Word, saying, “…It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God” (Matthew 4:4). He affirmed scriptures back to Satan.

When the Word comes to you about the glory or the power of God for your life and future, receive it with your spirit, and through meditation, drive it deep into your heart. Refuse to allow Satan to steal or take the Word away from you; he will try. He’ll throw his darts at you like missiles. But do what Jesus did; respond with the Word!

 The Word of God in your mouth is the sword of the Spirit that cuts the adversary in pieces and discomfits his agenda, stratagems and manoeuvres. Hallelujah!

PRAYER

Dear Father, by your Spirit, I have an accurate understanding of the Word and apply it rightly to produce results in my life, family, ministry and all that concerns me. I hear and receive the Word into my heart with faith, meekness and gladness for it to take root in me and produce the fruits of what it talks about, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY

Mark 11:23;

23 For assuredly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, ‘Be removed and be cast into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that those things he says will be done, he will have whatever he says.

Ephesians 6:16-17;

 above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. 17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God;

Joshua 1:8

8 This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you[a] shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success.

1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:

Acts 21:17-36 & Job 29-31

YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:

Luke 8:19-25 & Joshua 8

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES TUESDAY 11TH JULY 2023. Pastor Chris.TOPIC :✨JESUS—THE FIRST TO BE BORN AGAIN✨

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES TUESDAY 11TH JULY 2023. Pastor Chris.

TOPIC :✨JESUS—THE FIRST TO BE BORN AGAIN✨

SCRIPTURE 📖: Revelation 1:5

And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth….

When I was a much younger Christian, as I went about preaching to people, asking them to receive Christ’s salvation and be born again, some of them confronted me with the question: “Why should I be born again, when even Jesus wasn’t born again?”

From my limited understanding at the time, I answered that Jesus didn’t have to be born again, because He was the Son of God. But as I studied the Bible, I found out Jesus had to be born again, and He was indeed born again.

The question that this may immediately bring to your mind would be: when was He born again?

According to our opening scripture, Jesus was born again the day He was raised from the dead. So why did Jesus have to be born again? The answer is simple: He needed to be born again because He was made sin for us on the Cross. The Bible records that God “…made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him” (2 Corinthians 5:21).

Jesus took on our nature as our perfect substitute. He took our place and became ‘us’ on the cross. When God looked at Jesus on that cross, He saw you; He saw me; He saw every man, woman, boy, and girl ever born, and that’ll ever be born into this world. Our sins were laid on Him and He died in that state—our sin bearer—and was buried for us.

But thank God it didn’t end there! When He had paid the full penalty for our sins, the Bible says He was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father for our justification: “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).

He needed to be raised from the dead into a new life, the resurrection life, to prove that what He did for us was adequate for our justification. He’s called “the first begotten of the dead”; that means the first to come out of spiritual death and be born again. He heads up the new creation. Glory to God!

PRAYER

Righteous Father, I thank you for the vicarious death and sacrifice of Jesus in my behalf by which I’ve been made righteous. Now, through His glorious resurrection, I live the divine life, reigning and ruling with Him from the heavenly realms, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY

Colossians 1:18 NKJV; 18 And He is the head of the body, the church, who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in all things He may have the preeminence.

Romans 8:29 AMPC; 29 For those whom He foreknew [of whom He was [a]aware and [b]loved beforehand], He also destined from the beginning [foreordaining them] to be molded into the image of His Son [and share inwardly His likeness], that He might become the firstborn among many brethren.

Acts 13:33;

33 God has fulfilled this for us their children, in that He has raised up Jesus. As it is also written in the second Psalm:‘You are My Son,

Today I have begotten You.’

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:

Acts 21:1-16 & Job 25-28

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:

Luke 8:11-18 & Joshua 7

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES MONDAY 10TH JULY 2023. Pastor Chris.TOPIC :✨GIVE JOYFULLY IN FAITH✨

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES MONDAY 10TH JULY 2023. Pastor Chris.

TOPIC :✨GIVE JOYFULLY IN FAITH✨

SCRIPTURE 📖: 2 Corinthians 9:7

Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.

The story of Abraham in Genesis 22 helps us to better understand Paul’s words in our opening scripture. After years of waiting to have a child, Abraham and Sarah eventually gave birth to Isaac in their old age. But one day, God asked Abraham to offer his only son, Isaac, as a sacrifice (Genesis 22:2).

 I’m aware that there’re religious books and certain movies that highlight Abraham’s disappointment upon receiving that instruction.To them, he gave Isaac reluctantly, grudgingly, sorrowfully, and regretfully. No, he wasn’t sorrowful; he did it by faith.

Remember the Bible calls Abraham the father of faith; he was a man of faith who demonstrated his faith that God could raise Isaac from the dead, and symbolically, that’s exactly what happened: “By faith Abraham, when God tested him, offered Isaac as a sacrifice. He who had received the promises was about to sacrifice his one and only son…Abraham reasoned that God could raise the dead, and figuratively speaking, he did receive Isaac back from death (Hebrews 11:17-19 NIV).

Abraham trusted completely in the Lord and offered Isaac cheerfully. No wonder, in the Lord’s impending judgement against Sodom, He deliberated, “…Shall I hide from Abraham that thing which I do?” (Genesis 18:17).

God wouldn’t leave Abraham out of His plans; He wouldn’t do without him. That’s exactly what the Word says in 2 Corinthians 9:7 AMPC: “…for God loves (He takes pleasure in, prizes above other things, and is unwilling to abandon or to do without) a cheerful (joyous, “prompt to do it”) giver [whose heart is in his giving].”

We’re Abraham’s seed. Like him, we give in faith; we’re cheerful, joyous, “prompt to do it” givers. We give from the heart, and nothing is ever too much for us to put into the spread of the Gospel. The result is a life of ever-increasing greatness, relevance and impact in the Kingdom of God. Hallelujah!

CONFESSION

I give cheerfully for the propagation of the Gospel, and as a result, the Lord multiplies the fruits of my righteousness, even as He has made all grace available to me, to have all sufficiency in all things. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY

Acts 20:35; 35 In everything I did, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words the Lord Jesus himself said: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’ ”

Matthew 19:21; 21 Jesus answered, “If you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.”

Luke 6:38; 38 Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.”

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:

Acts 20:17-38 & Job 22-24

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:

Luke 8:1-10 & Joshua 6

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES SUNDAY 9TH JULY 2023. Pastor Chris.TOPIC :✨HE HAS PRESENTED HIS BLOOD✨

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES SUNDAY 9TH JULY 2023. Pastor Chris.

TOPIC :✨HE HAS PRESENTED HIS BLOOD✨

SCRIPTURE 📖: Hebrews 9:24

For Christ is not entered into the holy places made with hands, which are the figures of the true; but into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God for us.

John 20:11-18 tells us the story of the first appearance of the risen Lord. After Jesus was crucified and buried, Mary Magdalene went to the tomb on the third day to anoint His body with spices. When she arrived at the tomb, she found that the stone covering the entrance had been rolled away. Rattled, Mary ran to tell Peter and John, two of Jesus’ disciples, that someone had taken the body of the Master.

 The Bible records for us in the 11th verse that after Peter and John left, Mary stayed at the tomb, weeping. As she turned to leave, she saw a man standing there, whom she did not recognize (the man was Jesus). He asked her why she was crying, and she again explained that someone had taken away Jesus’ body.

At that moment, the Master called her by name, “Mary,” and she realized that it was Jesus Himself. Overjoyed, Mary turned, perhaps to hug Him, but He instructed her to not touch Him, and told her why: “…Touch me not; for I am not yet ascended to my Father: but go to my brethren, and say unto them, I ascend unto my Father, and your Father; and to my God, and your God” (John 20:17).

This means that before meeting with the disciples in Galilee, and before anyone could touch Him, He would have ascended to the Father, as our High Priest and presented His blood. Whereas the priests of the Old Testament had to offer sacrifices year after year for a yearly atonement, Jesus did it once and obtained eternal redemption for mankind.

 So, His sacrifice was in His own blood which He went to heaven to present. His blood was accepted as read in Hebrews 9:12: “Neither by the blood of goats and calves, but by his own blood he entered in once into the holy place, having obtained eternal redemption for us.”

 In Matthew’s account, when He came to Galilee, the first thing He said to His disciples was “…All hail…” (Matthew 28:9). In other words, “It’s done! It has happened! I’ve presented my blood and obtained eternal redemption for mankind.” Blessed be God!

PRAYER

Blessed Lord Jesus, thank you for bearing our sins and washing them away with your blood, once and for all! You paid the ultimate price for sin, which man had incurred without a means of settlement. Now, I’m washed, sanctified, and justified, free from sin, death, and destruction. Your Name be praised and adored forever!

FURTHER STUDY

Hebrews 9:11-14; John 3:16; Colossians 1:12-14

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:

Acts 20:1-16 & Job 19-21

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:

Luke 7:36-50 & Joshua 5

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES SATURDAY 8TH JULY 2023. Pastor Chris.TOPIC :✨GIVE FOR SOUL-WINNING✨

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES SATURDAY 8TH JULY 2023. Pastor Chris.

TOPIC :✨GIVE FOR SOUL-WINNING✨

SCRIPTURE 📖: John 3:16

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Give financially for soul-winning and the establishment of God’s righteousness in the earth and in the hearts of men. In 2 Corinthians 9:7-10, the Spirit, through Paul, emphasized how giving is directly connected to righteousness.

A true giver is concerned about the spread of the Gospel to all peoples, and the reign of God’s righteousness in the earth. Therefore, do all you can, and more, to support and promote the spread of the Gospel around the world. Be extravagant about it.

God showed us the perfect example: He gave His Son, Jesus Christ, for the salvation of mankind, showing that the true value of a human soul is Jesus. The whole world is nothing, compared to the value of a human soul.

No wonder Jesus said, “For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? Or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?” (Mark 8:36-37). Knowing this, therefore, commit yourself and your resources to soul-winning.

 Let the spread of the Gospel around the world become your heartbeat. Be radical in your commitment to Christ and His cause, and live for Him wholly and truly. Hallelujah!

CONFESSION

I declare that I shall always be a cheerful, joyous, “prompt to do it” giver whose heart is in his giving. And I commit to giving increasingly into the spread of the Gospel around the world that men might be saved to the glory of God in Christ Jesus. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY

Luke 6:38;

38 Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.”

Proverbs 3:9-10: 9Honor the Lord with your wealth, with the firstfruits of all your crops;

10 then your barns will be filled to overflowing, and your vats will brim over with new wine.

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:

Acts 19:8-41 & Job 15-18

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:

Luke 7:18-35 & Joshua 3-4

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES FRIDAY 7TH JULY 2023. Pastor Chris.TOPIC :✨BE CONFIDENT IN HIS WORD✨

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES FRIDAY 7TH JULY 2023. Pastor Chris.

TOPIC :✨BE CONFIDENT IN HIS WORD✨

SCRIPTURE 📖: 2 Peter 1:3

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.

The latter part of 1 Corinthians 3:21 corroborates what Peter pens for us in the verse above. It says, “…all things are yours.” That’s because all things are in Christ, and Christ is in you. Therefore, both things present and things to come, are all yours!

God’s divine power, not your own ability or human wisdom, has given unto you ALL things that pertain to life and godliness. This means you’re not supposed to ever be in lack or want except you choose to. You’ve got to believe this because it’s God’s Word about you.

When God says He’s done something, you don’t have to try to claim it; you simply accept it and act accordingly. His Word is all the proof you need. For example, when money is paid to your account in the bank, they probably send you a message or give you a document that confirms that the money has been paid into your account, and you believe it. You go about living and acting as one who has that amount deposited in the bank. You even make deals and transactions on the basis that you have that money in the bank. Meanwhile, all you have is a text message or deposit slip from the bank that they have your money.

Now, that’s the way God wants you to act. Trust what God has written to you—His Word—more than the writings from the bank. His Word is more dependable. Let your confidence be on the basis of His Word.

Don’t place a limit on your life. You’re a child of God, and He’s brought you a life of endless resources, limitless blessings and opportunities. Consciously and consistently walk in the light of God’s Word. There’s nothing you could ever need or desire for a godly life that’s not already yours in Christ. Hallelujah!

PRAYER

Dear Father, thank you for giving me everything I require to live victoriously and be a success in life. You’ve called me to glory and virtue. You’ve given me a life of praise and thanksgiving every day, everywhere, and at all times. Praise God!

FURTHER STUDY:

2 Corinthians 1:20 NLT: 20 For no matter how many promises God has made, they are “Yes” in Christ. And so through him the “Amen” is spoken by us to the glory of God.

Isaiah 55:10-11: 10“The rain and snow come down from the heavens and stay on the ground to water the earth. They cause the grain to grow, producing seed for the farmer and bread for the hungry.

11 It is the same with my word. I send it out, and it always produces fruit. It will accomplish all I want it to, and it will prosper everywhere I send it.

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:

Acts 18:24-19:1-7 & Job 12-14

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:

Luke 7:11-17 & Joshua 1-2

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES THURSDAY 6TH JULY 2023. Pastor Chris.TOPIC :✨ALWAYS FULL OF JOY

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES THURSDAY 6TH JULY 2023. Pastor Chris.

TOPIC :✨ALWAYS FULL OF JOY✨

SCRIPTURE📖 :Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name: ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full (John 16:24).

Our opening scripture reveals the heart of the Father and His desire for us: He wants your joy to be full always! That’s because being joyful is very important in the Kingdom of God. The Bible says “A joyful, cheerful heart brings healing to both body and soul…” (Proverbs 17:22 TPT).

Therefore, it makes no difference what happens around you or the situations you face; exude joy; rejoice evermore. The beautiful part is that our joy is of the Holy Spirit, and therefore, independent of circumstances: “For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost” (Romans 14:17).

 We’re full of joy even in the face of adversities and persecution: “My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations” (James 1:2). That means no room for frustration in your life; no room for anger, sadness, or bitterness. Only the joy of the Lord is expressed and manifested through you. When others see you, they see joy: joy unspeakable and full of glory.

The Bible tells us about the children of Israel that their joy was heard afar off as they offered great sacrifices and rejoiced after rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem: “Also that day they offered great sacrifices, and rejoiced: for God had made them rejoice with great joy: the wives also and the children rejoiced: so that the joy of Jerusalem was heard even afar off” (Nehemiah 12:43).

Their joy was heard afar off! That tells us joy has expressions. Laughter is an expression of joy. Praising God—being exultant and exuberant with praise to Him—is an expression of joy. Singing songs of praise in thanksgiving is an expression of joy.

Give no place to gloom in your life. In spite of the terrible things happening in the world today, be full of joy every day. Joy is one of the products of your recreated human spirit (Galatians 5:22). Therefore, generate and release joy and excitement from inside you—always.

                        CONFESSION

I’m exuberant with praise, expressing joy unspeakable and full of glory, because the joy of the Lord is my strength. My joy is independent of circumstances; it comes from my inner man and transcends physical circumstances. Glory to God!

FURTHER STUDY: Isaiah 12:3; Galatians 5:22; 1 Peter 1:7-8

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:

Acts 18:1-23 & Job 9-11

 2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:

 Luke 7:1-10 & Deuteronomy 34

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES WEDNESDAY 5TH JULY 2023. Pastor Chris.TOPIC :✨THE DIVINE PATH✨

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES WEDNESDAY 5TH JULY 2023. Pastor Chris.

TOPIC :✨THE DIVINE PATH✨

SCRIPTURE 📖: Ephesians 2:10 AMPC

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 whichHe prepared ahead of time], that weshould walk in them [living the good lifewhich He prearranged and made ready for us to live].

The Bible teaches that there are two paths for every man. There’s a natural path, and then there’s a divine path. The natural path is subject to causes and effects. For example, if you were born in a certain neighbourhood or attended a certain school, it would be easy to predict how you’d turn out. This is why it’s easy for Satan to toy with the natural paths or natural destinies of people.

The divine path, however, is different. It begins when you’re born again, and this path is like a mystery. The world can’t figure you out or predict your life, because being born again, God has made you a limitless wonder. Your life is one of infinite possibilities because of His divine ability at work in you.

 Choose the divine path. The divine path makes your life worth living. You’ll keep making remarkable progress on every side, because you’re piloted by the Holy Spirit.

While people are still wondering at your advancement, you’ll hear the Spirit’s voice saying, “Look up, I’m taking you higher.” You’ll just keep pushing forward and making progress.

Perhaps you’re reading this today, and you’ve never been born again, I urge you to give your heart to the Lord even now, so that you can begin your journey on the divine path. Turn to the Prayer of Salvation page at the back of this devotional; pray that prayer, and mean the words with all your heart. You’ll be awakened to the fatherhood of God and His light will shine in your spirit, guiding you in the way of success, prosperity and victory evermore.

                              PRAYER

Thank you, Father, for leading me by your Spirit in the divine paths that you’ve prearranged for me. You’ve granted me everything I’ll ever require to fulfil all you’ve called me to do. Thank you for leading me in the paths of glory and greatness, as I live in your perfect will, pleasing you in all things, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:

Romans 8:29-30;

29 For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters. 30 And those he predestined, he also called; those he called, he also justified; those he justified, he also glorified.

Romans 12:2; Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.

Ephesians 1:11: In him we were also chosen,[a] having been predestined according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will,

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

Acts 17:16-34 & Job 6-8

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

Luke 6:39-49 & Deuteronomy 33

PRAYER OF SALVATION:

We trust you have been blessed by this devotional. We invite you to make Jesus Christ the Lord of your life by praying thus:

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

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RHAPSODY OF REALITIES TUESDAY 4TH JULY 2023. Pastor Chris.TOPIC :✨HIS PROMISES ARE FULFILLED✨

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES TUESDAY 4TH JULY 2023. Pastor Chris.

TOPIC :✨HIS PROMISES ARE FULFILLED✨

SCRIPTURE 📖: 2 Corinthians 1:20 NIV

For no matter how many promises God has made, they are “Yes” in Christ. And so through him the “Amen” is spoken by us to the glory of God.

God never makes a promise until He has fulfilled it. Every promise was fulfilled in Christ: “For all the promises of God in him are yea, and in him Amen, unto the glory of God by us” (2 Corinthians 1:20). So, if God tells you something that sounds like a promise, He already fulfilled that promise. Let me explain it to you this way: imagine He puts ten thousand dollars in your account, then He calls you on the phone and says, “Son, or daughter, I will give you ten thousand dollars if you’d do XYZ.”

Now, He only made that promise because He already put the money in your account. This is simple to understand when you realize that God doesn’t have a future; He lives in eternity. Psalm 90:2 says, “Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever thou hadst formed the earth and the world, even from everlasting to everlasting, thou art God.” Future for man is history with God.

Now you can better understand Paul’s beautiful conclusion in Hebrews 4:3 that all “…the works were finished from the foundation of the world.” In other words, before the earth was created, God had completed His work. Before you ever came on the scene, before your parents ever dreamed of coming together, God had known you and concluded everything about you.

Think about it: we’re already in the month of July, but before we ever knew 2023 was the Year of the Prolific Church, the Lord already put everything in place to make it so. What you require isn’t to ask God to make you prolific; no! Simply walk in the grace of that word.

With that grace, take your community, seize your city, and dominate your country for Christ. Flood everywhere with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Let it be said of you as it was said of the apostles in Acts 5:28: “… behold, ye have filled Jerusalem with your doctrine….”

PRAYER

Dear Father, thank you for making the fullness of the blessings of the Gospel possible and available to me in Christ, for all your promises have been fulfilled in Him. Now, I walk in the light of my prosperity, victory, success, joy, peace, and all the blessings of the Kingdom, for all are now mine! Praise God!

FURTHER STUDY

2 Peter 1:3-4;

3 His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness.

4 Through these he has given us his very great and precious promises, so that through them you may participate in the divine nature, having escaped the corruption in the world caused by evil desires.

1 Corinthians 3:21-22: “Therefore let no one boast in men. For all things are yours, whether Paul or Apollos or Cephas or the world or life or death or the present or the future — all are yours”

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:

Acts 17:1-15 & Job 3-5

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:

Luke 6:31-38 & Deuteronomy 32