💎✨NOVEMBER MONTH OF EAGLES.💎✨RHAPSODY OF REALITIES MONDAY, 4TH NOVEMBER 2024. PASTOR CHRIS.

💎✨NOVEMBER MONTH OF EAGLES.💎✨

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES MONDAY, 4TH NOVEMBER 2024. PASTOR CHRIS. 

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TOPIC :🌏💦WORKS OF LOVE THROUGH US - 💦 🌏 

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Monday, 4th November 2024.

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📖....Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father. And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do it (John 14:12-14).

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What a profound statement the Lord Jesus made in the verses above. He said, “...He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do....” He meant the works of love He continues to do by the Spirit through us because we’re the extension of His ministry. As the prophet Isaiah said, “...he shall see His seed, he shall prolong his days...” (Isaiah 53:10). He’s prolonging His days and continuing His ministry through us. This is so amazing.

Always remember that you’re not alone; Christ is at work in you. Look closely at verse 14 of the opening verse: “If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do it.” Did you notice there’s no special clause here? There’s no conditions or exceptions; He said anything. Most people have never truly understood this enough to take advantage of it. The Lord Jesus said exactly what He meant and meant exactly what He said. Anything you ask in His Name is yours. Glory be to God! 

In John 16:23, He tells us more about the day of the Church: “And in that day ye shall ask me nothing....” At first glance, this may seem like a contradiction of what we read earlier in chapter 14. But if you go back to chapter 14 and read from verse 12, you’ll notice what He’s talking about. He said, “...He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father.” 

The “greater works” are possible because Jesus has ascended to the Father and sent the Holy Spirit to empower us and impact the world with His love, power, and presence. We’re not limited. He has equipped us to do the same works that He did. This isn’t just about performing miracles; it’s about revealing the love and glory of God through our lives, just as Jesus did.

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                   🗣PRAYER🗣

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Dear Father, thank you for the privilege of doing the works of Jesus and even greater works through the power of your Spirit in me. I declare that I am a vessel of your love, power and glory, manifesting your presence in every situation. Thank you for the confidence and boldness to ask anything in the Name of Jesus, knowing that you will do it. I rejoice and rest in the assurance of your Word, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

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📖FURTHER STUDY:

Mark 16:17-18 And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; 18 They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover. 

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 John 14:12-14 NIV Very truly I tell you, whoever believes in me will do the works I have been doing, and they will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father. 13 And I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. 14 You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it. 

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 Acts 1:8 AMPC But you shall receive power (ability, efficiency, and might) when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you shall be My witnesses in Jerusalem and all Judea and Samaria and to the ends (the very bounds) of the earth.   

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🌏DAILY SCRIPTURE READING📖

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1-Year Bible Reading Plan=> Hebrews 4:1-13 & Jeremiah 41-43

2-Year Bible Reading Plan=> 1 Peter 2:13-25 & Ezekiel 35

💎✨RHAPSODY OF REALITIES SUNDAY 3RD NOVEMBER 2024. Pastor Chris.💎✨ TOPIC :✨WATER BAPTISM AND THE HOLY COMMUNION✨

💎✨RHAPSODY OF REALITIES SUNDAY 3RD NOVEMBER 2024. Pastor Chris.💎✨ TOPIC :✨WATER BAPTISM AND THE HOLY COMMUNION✨

SCRIPTURE📖 : 1 Corinthians 11:26

For as often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, ye do shew the Lord’s death till he come

There are those who ask if it is right to partake of the Holy Communion when you’re not water-baptized. First, in Christianity, we have sacraments like the Holy Communion and Water Baptism. In Mark 16:15-16, the Lord Jesus charged the disciples to spread the Gospel to every corner of the earth and to every person, emphasizing the importance of Water Baptism: “He that believeth and is baptised shall be saved, but he that believeth not shall be damned” (Mark 16:16). In Matthew 28:19, He said, “Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost.”

Then, in 1 Corinthians 11:23-26, Paul shares an important revelation he received from the Lord. He recounts the events of the night the Lord Jesus was betrayed, highlighting the profound significance of the Holy Communion. In consequence, Water Baptism and the Holy Communion are not dependent on each other; you can partake in the Holy Communion even if you’ve not been baptized in water. The Bible doesn’t stipulate that you can only take the Holy Communion if you’ve been baptized in water.

However, in many churches, the Communion is often reserved for those who are baptized members. There’s nothing wrong with this practice. The reason many follow this guideline is that baptism is viewed as a sign of one’s full belief and commitment to the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. It signifies a complete acceptance of the Gospel.

In the Early Church, during the great persecution, if individuals were asked about their faith and they denied it, their baptism was used as evidence of their true commitment to Christ, often leading to their persecution.

Churches typically do not baptize non-believers. This is why many churches believe that true Christians should be baptized and therefore may only serve Communion to those who have been baptized. The practice is commendable and aligns with the church’s desire to honour the significance of baptism in the Christian faith.

                       CONFESSION

Dear Father, I recognize the significance of the Holy Communion and Water Baptism as symbols of my faith and commitment to you. Every opportunity to partake in the Holy Communion is my declaration of my victory over Satan, the world and its elements; a declaration that the Lord Jesus bequeathed His wealth, rights, and privileges to me, a will which is now in force. I have eternal victory and dominion over sin, sickness, disease, death and the devil, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY

Matthew 28:19-20; Acts 2:41-42; 1 Corinthians 11:23-25

1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:

Hebrews 3 & Jeremiah 38-40

2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:

1 Peter 2:1-12 & Ezekiel 34

💎✨RHAPSODY OF REALITIES SATURDAY 2ND NOVEMBER 2024. Pastor Chris.💎✨TOPIC :✨THE DIVINE PERSPECTIVE✨

💎✨RHAPSODY OF REALITIES SATURDAY 2ND NOVEMBER 2024. Pastor Chris.💎✨

TOPIC :✨THE DIVINE PERSPECTIVE✨

Scripture📖: 2 Corinthians 4:6

For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ

This is an extraordinary statement! God, who spoke light into existence at the very beginning has now shined in our hearts . Why did He do this? What is the purpose of His light in our hearts? The answer is in the latter part of that same verse: “… to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.” This is so powerful! If you’re a Christian, Christ lives in you, and His purpose is to reveal and radiate the glory of God through your life. Your life should be a daily manifestation of God’s glory.

Many people live their lives according to their feelings, circumstances, or how others perceive them. But as a child of God, you’re called to live according to the knowledge of God. This knowledgeis the divine perspective: seeing life as God sees it and understanding situations as God understands them. This is called “the Truth.”

What does God think about your situation? What does He know? What does He say? His words are the ultimate truths. So, live by the knowledge given to us by God; align yourself with His truth and see life from His perspective and you’ll experience the outworking of His glory in your life. He has given us His Word and His Spirit to know His thoughts and understand His ways.

Therefore, you’re to live by this higher knowledge- the knowledge of God. When you truly grasp that God has shined His light in your heart to give you this divine perspective, you’ll understand that you carry an extraordinary power within you-the power to manifest His glory in every situation. This divine knowledge transforms you and causes you to live victoriously, displaying His glory to the world.

                            PRAYER

Dear Father, thank you for shining your light in our hearts and giving us the knowledge of your glory in the face of Jesus Christ. I live by this divine knowledge, seeing life from your perspective, walking in your truth and speaking your Word regardless of circumstances, opinions, or external conditions. I continually manifest your glory in all that I d o, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY

Colossians 1:27; 2 Peter 1:3; Ephesians 1:17-18

1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:

Hebrews 2 & Jeremiah 36-37

2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:

1 Peter 1:13-25 & Ezekiel 33

💎✨RHAPSODY OF REALITIES FRIDAY NOVEMBER 1ST 2024. PASTOR CHRIS. 💎✨TOPIC :✨A SET-APART BREED✨

🔥🔥🔥COUNT YOUR BLESSINGS AND SEE REASONS WHY GOD IS FAITHFUL ALWAYS... THERE'S HOPE IN YOUR END. HAPPY MONTH OF NOVEMBER🔥🔥🔥SEE GOD NOT ISSUES

💎✨RHAPSODY OF REALITIES FRIDAY NOVEMBER 1ST 2024. PASTOR CHRIS. 💎✨

TOPIC :✨A SET-APART BREED✨

SCRIPTURE📖 :But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people…(1 Peter 2:9). 

The term “chosen generation” comes from the Greek "Genos Eklekton," meaning an elect or chosen race, breed, or stock. The word "chosen," implies being separated or set apart. It’s the same root word from which we get "sanctified" or "sanctification." So, 1 Peter 2:9 isn’t merely telling us that we’re a choice amongst many; rather, it emphasizes our unique, distinct lineage. You’re of a peculiar lineage; it's got something to do with your birth, your nature!

It’s like someone trying to select a particular stock of chickens; his aim isn’t just to select the best-looking chickens but a specific breed, a chosen breed. There’s something inherent in their nature that he wants. In the same way, you're not like everyone else who was born naturally; you’ve been born again—born of the Spirit and born of the Word. This makes you a different stock, a different race, a set-apart breed.

That’s what our opening scripture accentuates: your inherent peculiar nature. It's about the breed—how you were born. Your ancestry is divine. Everywhere you go in this world, keep in mind that you’re one of a kind. You're not like everybody else. You’re God’s choice. The Bible says He gave Himself for you, cleansed and purified you unto Himself to be His peculiar treasure, zealous of good works (Titus 2:14). Then James 1:18 says, “Of his own will begat he us with the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures.” “Firstfruits” means the first and the best, the cream of the crop. That’s who you are. Blessed be God!

                        PRAYER

Dear Father, I thank you for setting me apart as your peculiar treasure, unique and special, born of the Spirit and the Word. Everywhere I go, I manifest your virtues and perfection, living out my divine purpose, in Jesus' Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY

John 15:16; Ephesians 1:4; Deuteronomy 14:2; 1 Peter 2:9 AMPC

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

Hebrews 1; Jeremiah 34-35

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

1 Peter 1:1-12; Ezekiel 32

💎✨RHAPSODY OF REALITIES FRIDAY 31ST OCTOBER 2024.💎✨TOPIC :✨COVENANT CONFESSIONS✨

💎✨RHAPSODY OF REALITIES FRIDAY 31ST OCTOBER 2024.💎✨

TOPIC :✨COVENANT CONFESSIONS✨

SCRIPTURE📖 :That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation (Romans 10:9-10).

In these verses of scripture, the word “Confession” was translated from the Greek word ‘homologeo’ and it means “to speak the same thing in consent.” ‘Homologeo’ is actually a covenant confession, that is, a confession that is based on agreement. Glory to God! Thus, with respect to the above verses, ‘confession’ means to speak in agreement with God. There are those who only associate the word “confession” with wrong actions or sins. So, they go before the priest to “confess” their sins: “I stole last week; please I want God to forgive me.” But this isn’t what the Bible teaches here about salvation.

Romans 10:9-10 enlightens us that the God-ordained way to be saved is based on covenant confession, not the confession of sins or wrongdoings. Every time you make the right confessions, God responds because your words are based on agreement with His Word. Remember that God made a covenant with Abraham, and the Bible says, “…if ye be Christ's, then are ye Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise” (Galatians 3:29). That means, even though we’re essentially not in covenant with God, we’re heirs or the beneficiaries of that covenant. 

Here’s another scripture where the same Greek word (homologeo) was used. It’s Hebrews 13:15 and it says, “By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name.”’ A better rendering of the latter part of this scripture would be “the fruit of our lips, making confessions to His name.” The term “the fruit of your lips” refers to words coming out of your lips. Here, the Spirit of God is referring to confessions that are of praise, confessions that carry thanksgiving. Your confession must be based on what’s in the document, which is the Word of God.

                         PRAYER

 Dear Father, I rejoice in the reality that my words, in agreement with your Word, bring about salvation, healing, deliverance, prosperity, abundance and wholeness. I continually offer the sacrifice of praise, making confessions to your Name, knowing that my life is anchored on your truth. I acknowledge and declare that Jesus is Lord over all; He’s the God of all flesh with whom nothing is impossible. Hallelujah!

FURTHER STUDY:

 Hebrews 4:14 NKJV;

2 Corinthians 4:13;

Hebrews 13:5-6

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:

Philemon 1:1-25 & Jeremiah 33

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:

 James 5:1-20 & Ezekiel 31

💎✨RHAPSODY OF REALITIES OCTOBER WEDNESDAY 30TH. PASTOR CHRIS.💎✨TOPIC✨: LOVE NOT THE WORLD✨

💎✨RHAPSODY OF REALITIES OCTOBER WEDNESDAY 30TH. PASTOR CHRIS.💎✨

TOPIC✨: LOVE NOT THE WORLD✨

SCRIPTURE📖 :And the LORD was angry with Solomon, because his heart was turned from the LORD God of Israel, which had appeared unto him twice (1 Kings 11:9).

Though Solomon was a great king and the wisest man that ever lived before Jesus, he didn’t quite live His entire life pleasing the Lord. The Bible says he loved many “strange women” and followed their gods. He brought them from nations where God already forbade the children of Israel to marry from.

 In 1 Kings 11:2, God said, “...Ye shall not go in to them, neither shall they come in unto you: for surely they will turn away your heart after their gods....” But the concluding part of that verse says, “...Solomon clave unto these in love.” As a result, the Lord wasn’t pleased with him. Some Christians are that way today. Their closest friends and associates are people of the world. Like Solomon, they cleave to the wrong people and to the wrong associations for the wrong reasons.

Some of them keep these friendships because they help to make them become socially famous or popular. But the Bible says, “…know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? Whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God” (James 4:4). 1 John 2:15 says, “Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him.”

Solomon chose to become a socially famous king. Read about him; after God’s second appearance to him, there’s no record of him praying anywhere in the Scriptures. Instead, everything associated with him was social. He was in one meeting or the other, receiving visitors, and attending parties, but no meetings with the Lord.

You have to understand that the people you associate with will become the standard for the things that take your time. These include your interests and the things you love. God said to the children of Israel, “…for surely they will turn away your heart after their gods...” (1 Kings 11:2). Don’t say, “I know myself; they can’t influence me”; rather, simply heed God’s admonition. He already said concerning unwholesome associations, “…come out from among them, and be ye separate…” (2 Corinthians 6:17). God knows better than you do. If He tells you the result of taking an action, trust that He’s right and follow His Word.

                         CONFESSION

I’m discerning in my relationships and guided by the wisdom of God to fraternize only with those who honour the Lord and His Word and have reverence for the things of the Spirit. I prioritize fellowship with the Lord above everything else and set my heart on the glory and realities of the Kingdom. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:

1 John 2:15 NIV;

1 Corinthians 15:33;

2 Corinthians 6:14-18

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:

 Titus 3:1-15 & Jeremiah 31-32

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:

 James 4:1-17 & Ezekiel 30 7

💎✨RHAPSODY OF REALITIES TUESDAY 29TH OCTOBER 2024. Pastor Chris.💎✨TOPIC :✨OUR NEEDS HAVE ALREADY BEEN MET✨

💎✨RHAPSODY OF REALITIES TUESDAY 29TH OCTOBER 2024. Pastor Chris.💎✨

TOPIC :✨OUR NEEDS HAVE ALREADY BEEN MET✨

SCRIPTURE📖 : Romans 8:32 AMPC

He who did not withhold or spare [even] His own Son but gave Him up for us all, will He not also with Him freely and graciously give us all [other] things

Did you know that as a Christian, it’s pointless for you to keep praying for your needs? The privilege and blessing of prayer in the New Testament is that it gives us the opportunity to establish the will of the Father in the earth, not to pray for our needs; our needs have already been met.

Whatever you desire or would ever desire in this world has already been provided for. What you need to learn is how to use the Word of God to appropriate for yourself whatever you require because ALL things are yours: “Therefore let no man glory in men. For all things are yours” (1 Corinthians 3:21). That’s a present-hour reality; it’s not a promise. All things are yours now!

Furthermore, Ephesians 1:3 says, “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ.” Notice that it says you’re already blessed with ALL spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ; it includes material blessings too because the spiritual gave birth to the physical. The lesser is included in the greater.

The foregoing verses were from the Apostle Paul. What was Peter’s mindset on the same subject? Read 2 Peter 1:3 and see the consistency of truth. It says, “According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness….” Think about it; that covers everything! Can you see why your life should be one of unending praise and thanksgiving to the Lord?

Someone might say, “Well, these are beautiful scriptures, but I don’t experience life that way.” That’s because you have chosen to look at life from your experience instead of getting your experience to conform to the Word. That’s why you need to learn God’s Word, understand it and put it to work, and its blessings will manifest in your life. Hallelujah!

                             PRAYER

Dear Father, thank you for the provisions of the Gospel; I’m confident in all that you’ve done, and I take my place of dominion, reigning and ruling with you, for I know you’ve made all things mine. I’m what you say I am; I have all you say I have; and I can do all things in the Name of the Lord Jesus. I’m rich in all things because I’m a joint-heir with Christ. Praise God!

FURTHER STUDY

1 Corinthians 3:21-22; Ephesians 1:3; 2 Peter 1:3

1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:

Titus 1-2 & Jeremiah 29-30

2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:

James 3:1-18 & Ezekiel 29