RHAPSODY OF REALITIES TUESDAY, JULY 2nd. Pastor Chris TOPIC ✨YOUR SPEECH CONTROLS YOUR LIFE✨

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES TUESDAY, JULY 2nd. Pastor Chris
TOPIC ✨YOUR SPEECH CONTROLS YOUR LIFE✨

For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body (James 3:2).

Christian  perfection  or  maturity  is  expressed chiefly  in  your  mouth—your  communication. If  you  want  to  go  in  the  right  direction  in  life,  your tongue  is  the  compass.  If  you  offend  in  words,  that  is, if your communication is unwholesome, your life will be in jeopardy. Your speech controls you.

Proverbs  18:21  says,  “Death  and  life  are  in the  power  of  the  tongue….”  Jesus  said,  “…out  of the  abundance  of  the  heart  the  mouth  speaketh” (Matthew  12:34).  So,  through  your  thoughts,  your character  is  formed,  but  it’s  expressed  in  your  talk,  in your  words.  Meaning,  your  thinking  is  your  character; but  your  “talking”  is  your  life.  That’s  how  important your words are.

Romans  10:10  says,  “…with  the  mouth  confession is  made  unto  salvation.”  It’s  a  principle.  God  said  to Joshua,  “This  book  of  the  law  shall  not  depart  out  of thy  mouth;  but  thou  shalt  meditate  therein  day  and night…”  (Joshua 1:8).

Meditate  on  the  Word  of  God;  keep  it  in  your mouth.  That  means  keep  affirming  the  Word.  No matter  what’s  happening  around  you,  speak  the  Word. The  Bible  says,  “When  men  are  cast  down,  then  thou shalt  say,  There  is  lifting  up…”  (Job  22:29).  Again,  the emphasis is on what you say.

When  things  are  rough  and  tough,  you’re  not to  wait  to  be  lifted;  you  have  a  lifting  power;  it’s  in your  mouth.  With  your  mouth,  you  catapult  yourself from  obscurity  to  greatness!  You  lift  yourself  from  the thraldom  of  inflation,  austerity  and  lack  to  abundance. It’s  about  what  you  say!  Declare  that  you’re  supremely blessed,  prosperous  and  walking  in  financial  abundance, and your life will gravitate in that direction.

What  is  it  that  you  want?  It’s  all  in  your  mouth. Say  it,  and  you’ll  have  it!  That’s  what  Jesus  said  in Mark  11:23:  “For  verily  I  say  unto  you…whosoever shall  say…and  shall  not  doubt  in  his  heart,  but  shall believe  that  those  things  which  he  saith  shall  come to  pass;  he  shall  have  whatsoever  he  saith.”  Blessed be God!

CONFESSION
My  speech  is  modelled  in  line  with  God’s  thoughts and  direction  for  my  life.  I  declare  that  prosperity, victory,  success,  growth  and  financial  abundance  are the hallmarks of my life. Amen!

FURTHER STUDY:

Proverbs 6:2 Thou art snared with the words of thy mouth, thou art taken with the words of thy mouth.

Matthew 12:37 For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned.

James 3:3-6 Behold, we put bits in the horses' mouths, that they may obey us; and we turn about their whole body. Behold also the ships, which though [they be] so great, and [are] driven of fierce winds, yet are they turned about with a very small helm, whithersoever the governor listeth. Even so the tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things. Behold, how great a matter a little fire kindleth! And the tongue [is] a fire, a world of iniquity: so is the tongue among our members, that it defileth the whole body, and setteth on fire the course of nature; and it is set on fire of hell.

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Acts 15:36-16:1-15 & Esther 8-10

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Luke 6:12-19 & Deuteronomy 30

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES MONDAY, JULY 1st. Pastor Chris TOPIC ✨CHRIST OUR “REDEMPTION''✨

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES MONDAY, JULY 1st. Pastor Chris
TOPIC ✨CHRIST OUR “REDEMPTION''✨

In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace (Ephesians 1:7).

The  word,  “redemption”  in  the  verse  above  is translated  from  the  Greek, “apolutrosis,”  which means deliverance,  redemption, and more importantly, riddance.  While  these  are  synonyms  of  “apolutrosis,” it’s important to understand riddance in the context.

The  Bible  says,  “And  call  upon  me  in  the  day of  trouble:  I  will  deliver  thee,  and  thou  shalt  glorify me”  (Psalm  50:15).  That’s  God  assuring  His  people  of deliverance.  But  now,  He  has  become  your  riddance, meaning  that  it  doesn’t  matter  what  trouble  you  get into; He plucks you out; He’ll rid you of that trouble.

Proverbs  12:13  says,  “...But  the  righteous  shall come  out  of  trouble”  (ASV).  That  means  the  righteous may  or  could  get  into  trouble,  but  there’s  a  guarantee of  deliverance:  Christ!  Christ  is  his  deliverance!  The mess  you’re  in  could  have  been  self-inflicted  or  a result  of  misjudgements;  Christ  is  your  assurance  that you’re  coming  out  of  the  trouble,  because  He’s  your riddance. Glory to God!

Christ  being  your  redemption  (riddance)  means He  makes  up  for  your  errors.  Every  mistake,  every  sin, has  been  laid  to  His  charge.  He’s  obligated  to  save  you. He’ll  help  you  out  of  any  quagmire,  not  because  you earned  it  by  your  works  or  efforts,  but  because  you have  a  ransom  in  Christ  Jesus.  He  plucks  your  feet  out of the miry clay (Psalm 40:2). Hallelujah!

So,  when  you  make  a  mistake  or  get  into  trouble, be  bold  to  call  on  Him.  He’s  not  intimidated  by  your troubles.  No  wonder  the  Psalmist  said,  “But  I  will sing  of  thy  power;  yea,  I  will  sing  aloud  of  thy  mercy in  the  morning:  for  thou  hast  been  my  defence  and refuge  in  the  day  of  my  trouble”  (Psalm  59:16).  He’s your  deliverance  and  your  Deliverer;  your  Rescuer; the  One  who  plucks  you  out  of  trouble.  Glory  to  His Name forevermore!

CONFESSION
I  have  my  riddance  in  Christ.  It  doesn’t  matter what  troubles  come  my  way;  it  doesn’t  matter  what adversities  I  face;  they’re  of  no  effect,  because  Christ is  my  riddance.  He  plucks  my  feet  out  of  the  miry clay. Praise God!

FURTHER STUDY:
Psalm 40:2-3 AMPC 2 He drew me up out of a horrible pit [a pit of tumult and of destruction], out of the miry clay (froth and slime), and set my feet upon a rock, steadying my steps and establishing my goings. 3 And He has put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God. Many shall see and fear (revere and worship) and put their trust and confident reliance in the Lord.

Isaiah 43:2-5 When thou passest through the waters, I [will be] with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee. For I [am] the LORD thy God, the Holy One of Israel, thy Saviour: I gave Egypt [for] thy ransom, Ethiopia and Seba for thee. Since thou wast precious in my sight, thou hast been honourable, and I have loved thee: therefore will I give men for thee, and people for thy life. Fear not: for I [am] with thee: I will bring thy seed from the east, and gather thee from the west;

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

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Acts 15:22-35 & Esther 5-7

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Luke 6:1-11 & Deuteronomy 29

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES SUNDAY 30th JUNE. Pastor Chris TOPIC ✨HE SPEAKS TO YOU IN “SPIRIT LANGUAGE”✨

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES SUNDAY 30th JUNE. Pastor Chris
TOPIC ✨HE SPEAKS TO YOU IN “SPIRIT LANGUAGE”✨

My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me (John 10:27).

Oftentimes, when we say God spoke to us, there’re those who wonder, “What language does He speak?” They want to know how they too can hear God. God is a Spirit, and He speaks to your spirit. What you have to learn is to listen to Him with your heart—your spirit.

Being born again, and having received the Holy Spirit, you’re one with the Lord. He’s come to dwell within you and has mingled with your spirit. The Bible says, “But he that is joined unto the Lord is one spirit” (1 Corinthians 6:17). Thus, His voice in your spirit will be unmistakable. All you have to do is listen from within. He knows every language. He can talk to you in any language.

The most important thing about God speaking to you isn’t the language He spoke; it’s whether your spirit received the words. He speaks to you in “spirit language,” because He talks to your spirit. Your mind is what relates with language.

Language is created with sound for your intellect. But God isn’t a mind, neither does He appeal to your mind. He doesn’t need your reasoning faculties to communicate with you. As a result, He doesn’t need to put His message in a language for your intellect.

When He speaks to you in any human language, if you don’t receive the message from your spirit, it may have no impact or meaning. It has to get to your spirit. If you only got the words in your mind, you may even forget what He said, but your spirit can remember.

Moreover, when God speaks to you, your spirit will at once light up and bear witness that He’s the One talking to you. It’s like what Jesus said in our opening verse, “My sheep hear my voice….”

Train your spirit to be a sure-guide and a dependable receptacle of God’s words and signals. Activate your spirit by speaking in tongues frequently. Also, it’s very important that you learn the Word of God, because He never says anything outside His Word. Praise God!

PRAYER
Dear Father, I thank you for the ability to hear and recognise your voice. As you speak to me from the Word and counsel me from within, I respond to your guidance, promptings, and instructions, and receive the corresponding blessings, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY
Deuteronomy 4:36; Psalm 62:11; John 16:13

1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Acts 15:1-21 & Esther 1-4

2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Luke 5:27-39 & Deuteronomy 28

EXCERPT FROM: Rhapsody of Realities Daily Devotional

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES SATURDAY, JUNE 29TH. Pastor Chris TOPIC ✨HAVE THE CONSCIOUSNESS OF LIFE✨

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES SATURDAY, JUNE 29TH. Pastor Chris
TOPIC ✨HAVE THE CONSCIOUSNESS OF LIFE✨

Behold,I shew you a mystery;We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed (1 Corinthians 15:51).

Some people think death is from God; they think God created life and created death. But it’s not true. When they read such things as, “I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and create evil: I the LORD do all these things” (Isaiah 45:7), they get carried away by the words of the prophet, who spoke symbolically. When you want to understand the truth, you go over to the New Testament.

Hebrews 2:14 says, “Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil. ” The devil had the power of death! And in 1 Corinthians 15:26, the Bible says, “The last enemy that shall be destroyed is death.” Death is an enemy. So, it’s only those who don’t understand the Word that say, “We’ll all die one day.”
Our theme verse says, “Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep ….” The underlined portion shows that everybody isn’t going to die. This is a mystery to the world; it’s difficult for some people to understand. Therefore, they’re quick to quote Hebrews 9:27 which reads, “And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment.” But God didn’t make this a promise. The next verse says, “So Christ was once offered to bear the sins of many; and unto them that look for him shall he appear the second time without sin unto salvation” (Hebrews 9:28).

In essence, it’s telling us that because it was appointed unto man to die, and afterwards, face judgement, Jesus Christ died once, for every man. So, man doesn’t have to die again and again. There’s no need for more sacrifices for sins.

Now that you’re born again, you have everlasting life; you’ve been brought from humanity to eternity, which means you’ve become incorruptible, indestructible, imperishable, not subject to failure, not subject to death! This should be your consciousness, a consciousness of life, not death. Glory to God!

CONFESSION
I have the life of God in me, for as He is, so am I in this world! I’ve been brought from humanity to eternity, thus making me superhuman. I’m alive, and I’m incorruptible, indestructible, imperishable; death has no power over me! Glory to God!

FURTHER STUDY:

1 John 5:11-13 And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. He that hath the Son hath life; [and] he that hath not the Son of God hath not life. These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God.

2 Corinthians 4:7-10 But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us. [We are] troubled on every side, yet not distressed; [we are] perplexed, but not in despair; Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed; Always bearing about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus, that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our body.

1 Corinthians 15:51-57 Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed. For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal [must] put on immortality. So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory. O death, where [is] thy sting? O grave, where [is] thy victory? The sting of death [is] sin; and the strength of sin [is] the law. But thanks [be] to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.

1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Acts 14 & Nehemiah 11-13

2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Luke

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES FRIDAY, JUNE 28TH.Pastor Chris TOPIC ✨WE REIGN AND RULE BY THE WORD✨

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES FRIDAY, JUNE 28TH.Pastor Chris
TOPIC ✨WE REIGN AND RULE BY THE WORD✨

When men are cast down, then thou shalt say, There is lifting up; and he shall save the humble person (Job 22:29).

Christianity is a life of champions. We’re not of them that fail. No matter what happens in your life, failure isn’t a possibility, until and unless you let it. As long as you choose to win; as long as you choose to succeed; as long as you choose victory, that’s what you’ll have.

What you need is to set your focus on the Lord and His eternal Word. Learn to see God and God alone. See the invisible, and you’ll do the impossible! When your focus is on Him and His Word, you don’t see shadows. You see and hear Him only, and nothing else matters.

With the Word in you, you just know you’re different, and that circumstances and situations will always turn out in your favour. That’s because you’re peculiar. You’re not of this world. You’re not from the lineage of the fallen man, the “earthly” man; you’re a new“creature,” a new kind of man (2 Corinthians 5:17); an associate of the God-kind. But if you don’t know it, you’ll suffer what mere men suffer, and live like a servant, whereas you’re a king-priest, and a prince of power with God.

When you know the Word, you’re able to walk in your inheritance, rights and privileges in Christ. You enjoy the greater glories and treasures of Christ. What has kept many bound and hindered them from walking in the riches of the glory of their inheritance in Christ is ignorance.

Refuse to be ignorant. Know the Scriptures for yourself. Study and meditate until the Word gains the ascendancy in you, instilling in you a new mind-set. That way, irrespective of the challenges and adversities, you’ll respond with the Word. And when you respond with the Word, you win! That’s how God’s champions live; they live in and by the Word. We reign and rule by the Word. Hallelujah!.

       CONFESSION
Thanks be unto God who leads me in glory and eternal triumph over the circumstances of life in and by the Word. I’m prosperous and victorious in Christ, now and evermore. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY

Ephesians 2:10 AMP 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].

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

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

1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Acts 13:13-52 & Nehemiah 9-10

2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Luke 5:1-11 & Deuteronomy 26

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES THURSDAY 27TH JUNE. Pastor Chris TOPIC ✨BORN INTO THE KINGDOM OF LIGHT✨

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES THURSDAY 27TH JUNE. Pastor Chris
TOPIC ✨BORN INTO THE KINGDOM OF LIGHT✨

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

Jesus said, “...Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God” (John 3:3). The Kingdom of God is the kingdom of light; it’s the kingdom of life. And until a man is born again, he’s not a part of the life or light of the Kingdom; he abides in darkness

This is the reason Jesus said in John 3:7, “…Ye must be born again.” The one who isn’t born again is in Satan’s domain, and can’t see God’s Kingdom. He can’t even understand it, for He’s not in fellowship with God.

It doesn’t matter that two people are identical twins; if one is born again and the other isn’t, one is in the kingdom of light, and the other one is in the kingdom of darkness. For anyone to come into the light of God, have His life and nature, and become one with Him, he must be born again.

Being born again, Colossians 1:13 says God has “...delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son. ” From the time that Adam sinned against God in the Garden of Eden, darkness came into this world, and man became alienated from the life of God; completely cut off from the light of God. But the moment you proclaimed Jesus Christ as Lord of your life, you received eternal life and woke up in the kingdom of light, in oneness with God!

Our theme verse shows your present location: God’s marvellous light. Now you walk in the light, as He is in the light. His light has become your light, just as the psalmist prophesied: “For with thee is the fountain of life: in thy light shall we see light ” (Psalm 36:9). Hallelujah!

Being born into God’s Kingdom means you’ve been brought out of sin, sickness, disease, depression, poverty, frustrations and everything associated with Satan and darkness, into God’s eternal glory—where you reign in life by grace, through righteousness. No darkness at all. Glory to God!

CONFESSION
I’m a new creation in Christ Jesus, born with the nature of God in my spirit. I’ve been born into the Kingdom of light; therefore, I shine and reign gloriously in life, by grace, through righteousness. My journey in life is one of glory, triumph, success, prosperity, and blessed assurance. Hallelujah!

FURTHER STUDY
Colossians 1:12-13; 1 Peter 2:9 AMPC

1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Acts 13:1-12 & Nehemiah 7-8

2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Luke 4:33-44 & Deuteronomy 25

EXCERPT FROM: Rhapsody of Realities Daily Devotional

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES WEDNESDAY 26 JUNE. Pastor Chris TOPIC ✨WE WALK IN BLESSINGS ONLY✨

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES WEDNESDAY 26 JUNE. Pastor Chris
TOPIC ✨WE WALK IN BLESSINGS ONLY✨
 
Surely there is no enchantment against Jacob, neither is there any divination against Israel: according to this time it shall be said of Jacob and of Israel, What hath God wrought (Numbers 23:23).

There’re Christians who have come to the conclusion that their predicament is the result of a curse working against them. They’re thus going around seeking deliverance from so-called ancestral or other curses. Such Christians, consciously or inadvertently, have been deceived. The Christian is superior to Satan and everything of darkness, and therefore can’t be under a curse.

The Bible says, “Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature…” (2 Corinthians 5:17). You’ve been born anew, called to inherit a blessing, not a curse: “…ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing” (1 Peter 3:9). Read God’s promise to Abraham in Genesis 12:3: “And I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curseth thee: and in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed.” Blessings are at work in you, because you’re the seed of Abraham. No one can bewitch you or cast a spell on you.

If you were told that someone was trying to charm you, you don’t even have to pray for it not to work. You can neither be charmed nor cursed. There’s no enchantment against Jacob, neither is there any divination against Israel. This is your heritage as the seed of Abraham.

Did you say there’s someone somewhere scheming against you, your family, or your job? Don’t panic. Don’t fret. Their schemes against you can’t work. They should take a cue or learning from Balaam of the Old Testament. After several futile attempts to enchant and curse Israel, he submitted, “No magic spells can bind Jacob, no incantations can hold back Israel…” (Numbers 23:23 MSG).

Balaam couldn’t lay a curse on them, because they were God’s people; and today, we’re living out better promises. You walk in blessings only, and only the blessed Word of the Lord can come to pass in your life. Even the demons know who you are. There’s a mark on you; you’re branded for God; sealed for blessings. Glory to God!

CONFESSION
I’m branded for God, and there’s no enchantment against me! I’m blessed with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ. I’m conscious of this truth and the authority I have over all principality, power, and the rulers of the darkness of this world! I walk in blessings only! In Christ, I’m secure and fortified against all machinations of the enemy. Glory to God!

FURTHER STUDY
Numbers 23:23 GNB; 1 Peter 2:9

1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Acts 12 & Nehemiah 4-6

2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Luke 4:14-32 & Deuteronomy 24

EXCERPT FROM: Rhapsody of Realities Daily Devotional