RHAPSODY OF REALITIES FEBRUARY TUESDAY 8TH. Pastor Chris.TOPIC ✨YOU CAN TRUST HIM ✨

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES FEBRUARY TUESDAY 8TH. Pastor Chris.

TOPIC ✨YOU CAN TRUST HIM ✨ 

📖 Don’t put your trust in human leaders; no human being can save you (Psalm 146:3 GNB).          

Right from my very early years, I made up my mind not to live an empty life. I wanted to live with assurance; to know God’s purpose. I wanted to trust God with my life. I didn’t want to do things just because everybody else was doing them. But how was I going to know what God wanted? How could I trust God with my life if I didn’t know Him?

I had to go to the Bible to study and be guided by the Holy Spirit into the revelation of His truths. That’s one book that never speculates. Therein, I discovered that God was more passionate for my success, victory, and joy than I could ever be. I discovered He loved me more than I loved myself. Then it was easy to trust Him, to let go of my own dreams, desires and pursuits, and follow His divine plan.

Don’t put your trust in the failing systems of this world. Don’t put your hopes in a government or the society or some authority. The Bible says, “It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in princes” (Psalms 118:9). The arm of flesh will fail; so, don’t live your life relying on systems and structures created by man for your success and prosperity.

You were made to put your faith in God; in the Word of God. You’ve got to start practicing relying on God. Our theme verse says, “Don’t put your trust in human leaders; no human being can save you.” The 5th verse says, “Happy are those who have the God of Jacob to help them and who depend on the LORD their God.” Put your trust in God. Study His Word. Get to know Him; to know Him is to trust Him.

When you know Him, you’ll make an unqualified commitment to Him. You’d never think that, somehow, you’d end up a failure. It’s impossible. He loves you and certainly wouldn’t allow anything to destroy you. It doesn’t matter what’s going on in the world; you can trust Him to take care of you and shield you from all evil. Glory to God!

 PRAYER 

Dear Lord, thank you for your love, your grace and your kindness. Thank you for the Holy Spirit who lives in me, guiding me through life. I trust you without reservation, putting myself into your guiding arms, under your Lordship, for an ever-glorious and excellent life, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY

Jeremiah 17:7-8; Matthew 11:28 TPT; Proverbs 3:5-6 GNB; Jeremiah 29:11 NIV

1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: Matthew 26:31-56 & Exodus 34-35

2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: Acts 16:11-18 & Psalm 5-6

EXCERPT FROM: Rhapsody of Realities Daily Devotional

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES FEBRUARY MONDAY 7TH. 2022.Pastor Chris.TOPIC ✨WARRING WITH PROPHECIES ✨

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES FEBRUARY MONDAY 7TH. 2022.Pastor Chris.

TOPIC ✨WARRING WITH PROPHECIES ✨

📖 Timothy, my son, I give you this instruction in keeping with the prophecies once made about you, so that by following them you may fight the good fight (1 Timothy 1:18 NIV).          

The Passion Translation of the verse above says, “…use your prophecies as weapons….” That means weaponizing the prophecies that have been spoken concerning you. Use the prophetic words concerning your life, your future, your ministry, career, etc as a weapon in prosecuting the good fight of faith.

Ephesians 6:17 sheds more light on this; it says, “And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.” The sword of the spirit refers to the spoken word, and the spoken word is the prophetic word. It’s an offensive weapon.

There’re two things here about prophecies: There’s the prophecy that’s spoken over your life as an individual, and there’s also the Word of God that’s already written, which the Bible refers to as “...a more sure word of prophecy...” (2 Peter 1:19). When you pick that word that’s written concerning you and utter it in faith, that’s prophecy; you’re speaking forth “Rhema” which the Bible describes as the sword of the Spirit in Ephesians 6:17.

For example, 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). That’s Logos (Greek). But when Satan comes out against you, or you want to launch an offensive against him, you say, “Devil, I’m of God, and I’ve overcome you because it’s written: Greater is He that’s in me than he that’s in the world.” Thus, you’ve weaponized that scripture!

When you utter those words as “Rhema,” they become the Word of God in your mouth. And the Word of God in your mouth is God talking. That’s also what we do in prayer; we speak forth the Word—the “Rhema” of God in supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks in line with 1 Timothy 2:1.

 PRAYER 

Dear Father, thank you for the power of your Word and for making salvation available to every man. Every soul is yours, for they’ve been bought with a price. I pray today, that many around the world will hear and receive the message of your love and saving power; it’ll penetrate their hearts and impart righteousness to them, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY

1 Timothy 1:18 GNB; Hosea 14:2; 2 Peter 1:21 AMPC

1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: Matthew 26:1-30 & Exodus 32-33

2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: Acts 16:1-10 & Psalm 3-4

EXCERPT FROM: Rhapsody of Realities Daily Devotional

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES FEBRUARY SUNDAY 6TH. Pastor Chris.TOPIC ✨STAYING FILLED WITH THE SPIRIT✨

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES FEBRUARY SUNDAY 6TH. Pastor Chris.

TOPIC ✨STAYING FILLED WITH THE SPIRIT✨ 

📖 And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit (Ephesians 5:18).          

When I just started in ministry, whenever I had an upcoming programme or event, I always knew I had to be prepared by being filled with the Spirit. I practiced being filled with the Spirit. When I got filled like that, there was always a manifestation of the supernatural. But later on, I thought to myself, “If being filled with the Spirit every now and then could be so wonderful, how about staying filled with the Spirit?” 

That power and glory that was available and in manifestation during those events, I wanted it always, for my daily life. And I discovered that being filled with the Spirit could actually be always, I went for it and stayed there! It’s like swimming: there’s a way one might swim and get drowned; there’s also a way to swim and remain afloat. I discovered I could swim in the Spirit and stay afloat.

I discovered that was what God always wanted for us: staying filled with the Spirit, which was much easier than being filled occasionally. It’s a practice. You can go from practicing being filled with the Spirit sometimes, to being filled every day; and then learn being filled always.

Study and meditate on Ephesians 5:18-21 (AMPC) to learn how to be filled and stay filled with the Spirit. It’s the best life! You can’t stay filled with the Spirit and be dominated by sickness, failure, or lack. You’d discover that your results are endlessly increasing, your life is forward and upward, and you walk in blessings only. Hallelujah!

 CONFESSION 

I’m fully yielded to the Spirit and under His full sway twenty-four hours each day. I’m effective in my Christian ministry, and I walk in blessings only and to the full, and my life is one of unstoppable success and ever-increasing glory, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY

Acts 4:31; Ephesians 5:18-21 AMPC

1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: Matthew 25:31-46 & Exodus 31

2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: Acts 15:32-41 & Psalm 1-2

EXCERPT FROM: Rhapsody of Realities Daily Devotional

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES FEBRUARY SATURDAY 5TH. pastor Chris.TOPIC ✨ THE POWER OF RIGHTEOUSNESS✨

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES FEBRUARY SATURDAY 5TH. pastor Chris.

TOPIC ✨ THE POWER OF RIGHTEOUSNESS✨ 

📖  Even the righteousness of God which is by the faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe: for there is no difference (Romans 3:22).         

It was with the gift of righteousness that Abraham was able to intercede for Sodom when God wanted to destroy the city. God had said, “...Shall I hide from Abraham [My friend and servant] what I am going to do” (Genesis 18:17 AMPC). Abraham had become God’s friend through covenant. The Bible says Abraham believed God and it was credited to him for righteousness and he was called the friend of God (James 2:23).

That was the bestowal; the gift of righteousness was given to Abraham and he could boldly engage God in an intercessory discourse. He said to God, “That be far from thee to do after this manner, to slay the righteous with the wicked: and that the righteous should be as the wicked, that be far from thee: Shall not the Judge of all the earth do right?” (Genesis 18:25). He was presenting an argument before God.

How could a man have such incredible audacity to speak to God like that? He wasn’t trying to be disrespectful or impudent; no! He was expressing the power of the gift of righteousness. Genesis 15:6 tells us, “And he believed in the LORD; and he counted it to him for righteousness.” Hallelujah! Righteousness enables you to stand in the presence of God without a sense of condemnation or inferiority. This righteousness, according to our theme verse, is “unto all and upon all.” That’s to let you understand the bestowal, the imputation of God’s righteousness to all men—the legal perspective of this righteousness. With this gift, you can decree a thing and have it established unto you.

Our righteousness is on the basis of a legal claim, and because many aren’t aware they struggle with their faith, not sure whether or not their petitions will be granted. But when you stand on His righteousness, you have no such doubts, because you have the pass! Your claims can’t be refused, because you stand in the righteousness of Jesus Christ. Glory to God!

 CONFESSION 

A righteousness from God—that divine acquittal by faith—has been manifested, and it’s imputed to my account! With that gift of righteousness, I have the boldness and confidence to stand before God without guilt, condemnation or inferiority, and pray to Him and expect answers. I have peace with God through the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen!

FURTHER STUDY

Romans 5:1; Romans 5:17; Romans 3:21-22 NIV

1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: Matthew 25:1-30 & Exodus 29-30

2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: Acts 15:22-31 & Job 42

EXCERPT FROM: Rhapsody of Realities Daily Devotional

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES FEBRUARY FRIDAY 4TH. Pastor Chris.TOPIC ✨LET JESUS INSPIRE YOU ✨

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES FEBRUARY FRIDAY 4TH. Pastor Chris.

TOPIC ✨LET JESUS INSPIRE YOU ✨

📖 By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another (John 13:35).          

Every so often, I read about Jesus in the Word and I’m greatly inspired. I see no greater example, no greater model. I’m inspired by His thoughts, by His deeds, His passion, His love, His excellence. His words went forth with power. Men heard Him and were transformed forever. Demons heard His voice and scampered in terror. Circumstances responded to His words. How could He be so powerful and yet so loving, forgiving and gracious?

Jesus inspires me so much that all I ever want is to be like Him. But He sent us the Holy Spirit to help us act like Him, think like Him, be powerful, loving and passionate like Him. When you’re filled with the Spirit, you’re filled with Jesus. That’s the Spirit that made Him everything that He was in the earth. Today, in His love, He gave us the same Spirit in full measure. Hallelujah!

No wonder He said, “…as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you” (John 20:21). So, we go with the same love, same power, same passion, same forgiveness, same grace. Hallelujah! Don’t entertain anything that’ll make you bitter or enraged towards someone else. Let Jesus inspire you. Walk in love and inspire others to love.

Be like Jesus! When He walked this earth, He was God tabernacled in human flesh, full of grace, glory and truth. And the Bible says, “...As He is, so are we in this world” (1 John 4:17). That means you can think, walk, talk, and act like Him!

 PRAYER 

Dear Lord Jesus, thank you for being my inspiration and the personality of my deepest affection. You’re full of grace, glory and truth, so powerful, yet so loving, forgiving and gracious! Thank you for sending the Holy Spirit to make me the very embodiment of your character and personality. Your grace, wisdom, love and righteousness are manifested in and expressed through me today and always. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY

1 John 4:17; 1 Peter 2:9; John 1:16; Colossians 2:10

1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: Matthew 24:36-51 & Exodus 28

2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: Acts 15:12-21 & Job 40-41

EXCERPT FROM: Rhapsody of Realities Daily Devotional

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES FEBRUARY THURSDAY 3RD. Pastor Chris.TOPIC ✨BE MOVED TO REACH THE LOST✨

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES FEBRUARY THURSDAY 3RD. Pastor Chris.

TOPIC ✨BE MOVED TO REACH THE LOST✨

📖 And Elijah came unto all the people, and said, How long halt ye between two opinions? if the LORD be God, follow him: but if Baal, then follow him. And the people answered him not a word (1 Kings 18:21).          

In 1 Kings 19:10, Elijah said, “...I have been very jealous for the LORD God of hosts: for the children of Israel have forsaken thy covenant….” This was something that God loved about Elijah: his passion for the Lord. He felt so bad that the people were serving other gods and had neglected the house of the Lord. So, he said, “Lord, you’ve blessed them so much; now they don’t want to serve you. Let there be no rain, so they’ll starve for a while and turn to you.”

It was his passion for God that made him call for a drought. He wasn’t just trying to punish the people; and God saw his heart. It’s the kind of mind God wants us to have about His Kingdom. When you see sinners in your neighbourhood, your school, your workplace, your city, or your nation, let it get your attention. Be moved to prayer, and then also reach out to them with the Gospel.

Recall that there were One Hundred and Fifty other prophets who were hiding in the time of Elijah. They weren’t moved by what was going on in the land, even though they hadn’t bowed to Baal. But Elijah stood out for God! He was moved to pray. This is the same reason you see some Christians who are so stirred and passionate about the things of God today, winning souls into the Kingdom, while others seem to be distracted by fleshly things.

Be different. Be passionate for the Lord. Get busy with evangelism and partnerships for reaching the lost in our world. The Bible says God is not willing that any should perish (2 Peter 3:9). You can make a difference, because you’re His mouthpiece and outstretched arm of salvation to those in your world and the regions beyond.

 PRAYER 

Dear Father, thank you for the gift of the Gospel, and for allowing me to be a custodian of its message, truth and power. I’m fired up in my spirit to reach those who are yet to hear the Word of salvation, and I intercede in prayer for them. I’ll continue to reach out to those in my world and beyond, as we look forward to the soon coming of the Lord, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY

Psalm 69:9 CEV; Jeremiah 20:9 AMPC; Romans 1:16; 1 Corinthians 9:16

1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: Matthew 24:1-35 & Exodus 26-27

2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: Acts 15:1-11 & Job 38-39

EXCERPT FROM: Rhapsody of Realities Daily Devotional

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES FEBRUARY 2ND, 2022. pastor Chris.TOPIC ✨STAND OUT FOR GOD✨

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES FEBRUARY 2ND, 2022. pastor Chris.

TOPIC ✨STAND OUT FOR GOD✨

SCRIPTURES: 📖He was a burning and a shining light: and ye were willing for a season to rejoice in his light (John 5:35).

When Goliath of Gath taunted the armies of 

Israel, they felt helpless and intimidated, 

until David showed up. David knew he could defeat Goliath, and he did! It wasn’t about strength; it was about ideology. The difference between David and the others was his way of thinking. He started by saying, “…who is this uncircumcised Philistine, that he should 

defy the armies of the living God?” (1 Samuel 17:26). 

The circumcision didn’t mean anything to the 

others, but it sure meant something to David. He saw the armies of Israel as the armies of God. Hallelujah! David couldn’t imagine God’s people being defeated; it didn’t matter who the adversaries were. Think like that. Your desire should be to see the glory of God in and on His people and upon His congregations.

 David said, “O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee: my soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is; To see thy power and thy glory, so as I have seen thee in the sanctuary. Because thy lovingkindness is better than life...” (Psalm 63:1-3). 

That should be your passion as a Christian: 

God must receive glory everywhere you are and everywhere you go. Even if others around you don’t think much about soul winning, be different. Be a burning and a shining light in your school or place of work or business. Let your light shine so brightly that men may see your good works and be provoked to righteousness. Stand out for God. 

CONFESSION 

I’m a burning and a shining light, standing out and standing strong for the Lord. Through my fellowship with the Holy Spirit, I increase my fire with everincreasing glory and vision for ministry. I have the mindset that makes me fervent, agile and enthusiastic about the things of God. Praise God!

FURTHER STUDY:

Romans 12:11 TPT; Titus 2:7 NLT; 1 Timothy 4:12 

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

Matthew 23 & Exodus 24-25

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

Acts 14:19-28 & Job 36-37

Extract From: Rhapsody of Realities Daily Devotional.