💎✨RHAPSODY OF REALITIES MONDAY , FEBRUARY 3RD 2025. PASTOR CHRIS💎✨TOPIC :✨ DELIVERANCE, COMPLETENESS AND PRESERVATION✨

💎✨RHAPSODY OF REALITIES MONDAY , FEBRUARY 3RD 2025. PASTOR CHRIS💎✨

TOPIC :✨ DELIVERANCE, COMPLETENESS AND PRESERVATION✨

SCRIPTURE 📖:For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation (Romans 10:10).

The word “salvation” is a unique word that’s often only used by those who believe in Jesus Christ. While many may have a general idea of what it means, only a few have explored the Scriptures to grasp its true meaning and implications. Salvation, simply, means to deliver, to make whole, and to preserve.

That’s what Jesus brought to us. Hé “saved” us, and the term 'saved' originates from the Greek word “sozo,” which embodies the full scope of what Jesus Christ's death, burial and resurrection achieved for mankind. So when we say that Jesus brought salvation, it means He brought deliverance, completeness and preservation.

Thus, when you say you’re saved by Jesus Christ, it means He delivered you, made you complete, and preserved you. You’ve been delivered from the power of darkness, from sin, from fear, from death and Satan’s dominion, into God's perfect will. Colossians 1:12-14 says, *_“Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light: Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son: In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins.”_*

Having been delivered, He brings you into that state of completeness, protecting you, and stopping anything or anyone from affecting the wholeness He has given you. Now that you’re born again, you’re whole, sound and exactly as He intended in His perfect will. Nothing is left out in your life. You’re perfected in Him. Hallelujah!

This is why the understanding of the full message of salvation is important. Paul explained in his letter to the Roman Church, *_“But what saith it? The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach; 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 10:8-10). This is what we preach; that in Christ Jesus, you’ve been delivered, made whole and preserved. Blessed be God!

                            PRAYER

*_Dear Father, I thank you for the gift of salvation that I have received in Christ Jesus. I’m delivered, complete in Christ, and preserved in the state of wholeness and victory. My life is a testimony of your saving power, and I walk in your perfect will, and in the full blessings of the Gospel of Christ, in Jesus' Name. Amen._*

                 FURTHER STUDY:

*Colossians 1:12-13* giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light: *13* who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son:

*John 10:28* and I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.

*Colossians 2:10* And ye are complete in him, which is the head of all principality and power:

*Psalm 91:5-7* Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; Nor for the arrow that flieth by day; *6* Nor for the pestilence that walketh in darkness; Nor for the destruction that wasteth at noonday. *7* A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; But it shall not come nigh thee.

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

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN : Matthew 12:10-21 & Genesis 34

If you are not yet born again, 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!”_*

💎✨RHAPSODY OF REALITIES SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 2nd 2025. PASTOR CHRIS 💎✨TOPIC :✨YOUR OFFERING MAKES A DIFFERENCE✨

💎✨RHAPSODY OF REALITIES SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 2nd 2025. PASTOR CHRIS 💎✨

TOPIC :✨YOUR OFFERING MAKES A DIFFERENCE✨

SCRIPTURE :📖And the king went to Gibeon to sacrifice there; for that was the great high place: a thousand burnt offerings did Solomon offer upon that altar (1 Kings 3:4)._*

In 1 Kings 3, when Solomon became king of Israel, he was deeply troubled. He knew he was not the firstborn son, and his mother, Bathsheba, was not the first wife of his father, David. Solomon understood that his position as king would bring challenges because he had older brothers who despised both him and his mother.

For example, when you study the accounts in 1 Kings 2, Solomon's older brother Adonijah attempted to usurp the throne, and Solomon later ordered the execution of Adonijah, Joab, and Shimei to secure his reign. These show the violent and unstable environment in which Solomon ascended the throne. So, despite being king, he faced several threats to his life and position. He knew he had to do something beyond the ordinary to secure his reign and separate himself from the danger around him.

What did Solomon do? He offered an extraordinary sacrifice to God. 1 Kings 3:4 says, *_"And the king went to Gibeon to sacrifice there; for that was the great high place: a thousand burnt offerings did Solomon offer upon that altar."_* Solomon was determined to put everything on the line in his worship to God. Today, we can learn from what Solomon did. It’s one of the ways to move forward and establish yourself where God has placed you.

                                 PRAYER

*_Dear Father, thank you for the opportunity to give into your Kingdom. I refuse to be subject to the limitations of this world, for Christ is my riddance as well as my advantage. I align myself with your divine principles, ensuring progress and prosperity in every area of my life. Thank you for separating me from the forces of poverty and wickedness, in Jesus' Name. Amen._*

*FURTHER STUDY:*

*2 Corinthians 9:6-10* But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully. *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. *8* And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work: *9* (As it is written, He hath dispersed abroad; he hath given to the poor: His righteousness remaineth for ever. *10* Now he that ministereth seed to the sower both minister bread for your food, and multiply your seed sown, and increase the fruits of your righteousness;)

*Luke 6:38* 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.

*1 Kings 3:5-13*

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN : Matthew 23 & Exodus 24-25

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN : Matthew 12:1-9 & Genesis 33

If you are not yet born again, 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!”_*

💎✨RHAPSODY OF REALITIES SATURDAY 1ST FEBRUARY 2025. PASTOR CHRIS. 💎✨TOPIC :✨THE INFLUENCE OF HIS KINGDOM✨

💎✨RHAPSODY OF REALITIES SATURDAY 1ST FEBRUARY 2025. PASTOR CHRIS. 💎✨

TOPIC :✨THE INFLUENCE OF HIS KINGDOM✨

 SCRIPTURE 📖:Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence (John 18:36). 

One of the charges for which Jesus was condemned was that He declared Himself to be a king. When Pilate asked Him, "Are you the king of the Jews?" Jesus replied, "…My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants f ight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence” (John 18:36).

Pilate, intrigued by Jesus’ response, sought further clarification regarding His kingship. He asked again, “Are you a king then?” Jesus elaborated, saying, “…To this end was I born, and for this cause came I into the world, that I should bear witness unto the truth. Every one that is of the truth heareth my voice” (John 18:37).

The Lord Jesus stating that He was a king meant He was the ruler of a kingdom. But where was His kingdom? He clarified that His kingdom was not of this world, meaning it was foreign to this earthly realm. The rulers of the time couldn’t understand His kingdom because they couldn’t see it; they were perplexed by it.

The next important point is that Jesus had a mission to extend the influence and power of His heavenly kingdom to this world. He came to bring the blessings, the goodness, and the power of His kingdom to a world full of pain, darkness and struggles. This world, filled with destruction and suffering, needed change, and Jesus came with His kingdom to effect that change. Hallelujah!

 Through salvation, He extended the goodness of His kingdom to humanity. Now that you’re born again, you’ve become a citizen of Christ’s glorious Kingdom: “Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light: Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son” (Colossians 1:12-13).

Therefore, walk in the consciousness of the full blessings of the Kingdom, and spread the influence of His reign everywhere. You represent the Kingdom; you carry it everywhere you go, for it is within you: Luke 17:21, “Neither shall they say, Lo here! or, lo there! for, behold, the kingdom of God is within you.” You’re the extension of His Kingdom and its influence, for the Bible says, “...he shall see his seed, he shall prolong his days, and the pleasure of the LORD shall prosper in his hand” (Isaiah 53:10).

                               PRAYER

Dear Lord Jesus, I thank you for your heavenly Kingdom and its blessings, impact and influence in the earth and in the hearts of men. I live the life of the Kingdom, and I walk in the fullness of its blessings, spreading the influence of your reign everywhere. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY: Luke 4:43; Matthew 6:33; Luke 17:20-21

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN Matthew 22:15-46 & Exodus 22-23

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN Matthew 11:21-30 & Genesis 32 7

💎✨RHAPSODY OF REALITIES FRIDAY JANUARY 31ST 2025. PASTOR CHRIS 💎✨TOPIC :✨LIFTED INTO HIS CLASS✨

💎✨RHAPSODY OF REALITIES FRIDAY JANUARY 31ST 2025. PASTOR CHRIS 💎✨

TOPIC :✨LIFTED INTO HIS CLASS✨

SCRIPTURE 📖:And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son (1 John 5:11).

When you receive eternal life—which is the unfading, unending and indestructible life of God—you receive the very nature and righteousness of God. This life lifts you into God's class of being. Let me explain this to you because it’s so important.

We often talk about who God is. God is not just a supernatural being who is so powerful that no one can resist Him, allowing Him to do whatever He pleases. While that’s true to some extent, there's more to God than just His power. The Bible tells us that God is holy, God is righteous, God is just, and God is love. He created everything, and nothing exists that He didn’t create. Everything belongs to Him.

 We are from God; He made us. He had a plan for us, and in His plan, He determined to give us eternal life so that we would be more than mere creatures. He gave us eternal life to lift us into His class of being. That’s what the Bible says in 2 Corinthians 5:17: “...If any man be in Christ, he is a new creature....” If you're born again, it means you’re in Christ, and if you’re in Christ, you’re a new creature, a new kind of man, a new type of being, in God's class of being.

 This doesn’t mean that you are equal with God but that you share in His nature. He remains your God and Heavenly Father, and He is greater than you, yet you can now relate with Him at a personal level, in a father-and- child relationship.

Just as a child relates to the parent as a human being, not as a dog or cat that belongs to a different class, we have been lifted into God's class to relate with Him as associates of the God-kind. That’s what receiving eternal life means, and it’s the life that God has given to us through Jesus Christ. This is the good news we preach. This is the Gospel of Jesus Christ. This is why we proclaim it to the world that eternal life has come and that now, anyone who believes has been lifted into God's class of being.

                            PRAYER

Dear Father, thank you for the gift of eternal life through Jesus Christ. I rejoice because I have been lifted into your class of being, with your divine nature and righteousness. I’m a new creation, born again with your unfading, unending and indestructible life in me. I walk in the consciousness of this life every day, influencing my world with your power, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY: John 3:16; 2 Corinthians 5:17; 1 John 5:11-13; 2 Peter 1:4

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN Matthew 21:33-22:1-14 & Exodus 20-21

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN Matthew 11:11-20 & Genesis 31 6

💎✨RHAPSODY OF REALITIES THURSDAY JANUARY 30TH 2025. PASTOR CHRIS.💎✨TOPIC :✨SHINE BRILLIANTLY LIKE THE FIRMAMENT✨

💎✨RHAPSODY OF REALITIES THURSDAY JANUARY 30TH 2025. PASTOR CHRIS.💎✨

TOPIC :✨SHINE BRILLIANTLY LIKE THE FIRMAMENT✨

SCRIPTURE :📖And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars for ever and ever (Daniel 12:3).

Our theme verse isn't talking about every Christian; it is specifically referring to those who win souls, those who turn many to righteousness. These are the ones who shine like the brightness of the firmament. They minister like the heavens: Their voice, like the heavens, is being heard in every nation and in every language.

The Bible says, “The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork. Day unto day uttereth speech, and night unto night sheweth knowledge. There is no speech nor language, where their voice is not heard. Their line is gone out through all the earth, and their words to the end of the world...” (Psalm 19:1-4). You can’t shine like the brightness of the heavens if you don't function like the heavens.

Every Christian has a responsibility to take the Gospel to the ends of the earth, just like the Lord instructed in Matthew 28:19-20 and Mark 16:15. This is the way to shine as the brightness of the firmament. The Bible says, "...he that winneth souls is wise" (Proverbs 11:30). As we actively participate in sending the Gospel across borders, in all languages, into the nations of the earth, we’re functioning like the heavens—declaring the glory of God to all. One day, the Lord Jesus Christ will return, and He will honour us for preaching the Gospel to every man, in every nation, in all known languages. Think about it. You’ve been given the privilege to shine brightly, not just for a moment, but forever and ever. Praise God forevermore!

 Spread the Gospel beyond your borders. Rise to this call and get involved in this great work because the Lord’s return is imminent. Every day, do more for the spread of the Gospel. Together, let’s reach beyond our borders and regions. Let’s ensure that our voices echo like the heavens, declaring God's glory across the earth. This is our responsibility!

                          PRAYER

Dear Father, I thank you for the privilege of being a bearer of your glorious Gospel. As I win souls and turn many to righteousness, I shine like the brightness of the heavens. Thank you for empowering me to declare your glory in every language, to every nation, as we anticipate with excitement your glorious return, when you honour us for this great work. Thank you for the grace to do more in spreading the Gospel to the ends of the earth, in Jesus' Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY: Proverbs 11:30; Matthew 28:19-20; Mark 16:15

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN Matthew 21:1-32 & Exodus 18-19

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN Matthew 11:1-10 & Genesis 30

💎✨RHAPSODY OF REALITIES WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29TH 2025.💎✨TOPIC :✨A CALL TO ACT YOUR FAITH✨

💎✨RHAPSODY OF REALITIES WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29TH 2025.💎✨

TOPIC :✨A CALL TO ACT YOUR FAITH✨

SCRIPTURE 📖:Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not Seen (Hebrews 11:1)

In Luke 8:22-25, the Lord Jesus and His disciples set sail across the lake when a violent storm arose, causing the boat to be filled with water. The disciples,filled with fear, woke Jesus, saying, *"Master, Master, we perish!"* Jesus then arose, rebuked the wind and the raging waters, and the storm immediately ceased, resulting in a great calm. It was a marvellous display of divine authority.

Then the Bible says, *"...And they being afraid wondered, saying one to another, What manner of man is this! for he commandeth even the winds and water, and they obey him"* (Luke 8:25). Now, here’s what’s important: after rebuking the wind and the waves, Jesus turned to His disciples and asked, *“Where is your faith?”* That statement speaks volumes. He’s saying, *“You could have done it yourselves.”*

By asking, *“Where is your faith?”* the Lord Jesus revealed that what they needed all along was their faith. He demonstrated that with faith, even the forces of nature are subject to us. He expected His disciples to know that their faith could have handled the situation.

Hebrews 11:33-34 tells us what our forebears did through faith. They subdued kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions, quenched the violence of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, out of weakness were made strong, waxed valiant in fight, turned to flight the armies of the aliens.

We can do the same and even more in our day because we have the same spirit of faith (2 Corinthians 4:13). Our faith is real, it is substance, it has power, and the beautiful thing is that every Christian has faith. We all have the same measure of faith (Romans 12:3), and with your faith, you can do anything. You can change anything. The forces of nature, hell and of this world are subject to you. 

Activate your faith even now and speak to the storm, and there’ll be a great calm. Speak to your body, your blood, your bones, your heart and kidneys. Speak to your job, your finances, and your business. Speak and declareperfection in your health, your home and family.

                             PRAYER

_Dear Father, my faith is anchored on your Word, and it produces tremendous results even now. I walk in health, strength, prosperity and unending victory, in Jesus’ Name. Amen._

                   FURTHER STUDY

*Mark 11:22-24* And Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in God. *23* For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; 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. *24* Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.

*2 Corinthians 4:13* We having the same spirit of faith, according as it is written, I believed, and therefore have I spoken; we also believe, and therefore speak;

*Hebrews 11:33-34* Who through faith subdued kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions. *34* Quenched the violence of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, out of weakness were made strong, waxed valiant in fight, turned to flight the armies of the aliens.

*James 2:17* Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone.

*1 Year Bible Reading Plan :* Matthew 20:17-34 & Exodus 16-17

*2 Year Bible Reading Plan :* Matthew 10:34-42 & Genesis 29

💎✨RHAPSODY OF REALITIES TUESDAY, JANUARY 28TH 2025.💎✨TOPIC :✨FRAME YOUR REASONING WITH THE WORD✨

💎✨RHAPSODY OF REALITIES TUESDAY, JANUARY 28TH 2025.💎✨

TOPIC :✨FRAME YOUR REASONING WITH THE WORD✨

SCRIPTURE📖 :_And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind..._ *(Romans 12:2)*

When your reasoning is framed by God's Word, you can’t think limitations, defeat, weakness or failure. God’s Word gives you a champion’s mentality; you just know that come what may, you’re always in victory. It brings to mind the story of Joshua and Caleb, two of the twelve spies sent by Moses to scout the land of Canaan, the land God had promised to the Israelites. While ten spies doubted and came back with a negative report, Caleb and Joshua had a different report.

Caleb’s faith and courage stood out, and God promised that he and Joshua would live to enter the land and that Caleb would inherit the land he had explored. Years later, at 85, Caleb reminded Joshua of God's promise and boldly declared, *“Now therefore give me this mountain of which the Lord spoke in that day... ”* (Joshua 14:12 NKJV). Caleb could have said, *“You know, I’m 85 now, old and stricken with years. There're lots of giants in Hebron. Can we get some other land? Is there an alternative?”* But no; despite his age, Caleb was determined to claim Hebron. What a mindset!

Some people, even in their 50s, start to believe they are too old to accomplish certain things, simply because in today’s world that has become a popular belief. They’ve become more acquainted with the ways of the world than with the Word of God. Caleb didn’t care how great or fenced the cities were or how formidable the Anakim giants seemed. He knew that with God, victory was inevitable. All that was important to Caleb was the Lord with Him!

This same mentality should drive you today. You need to have the right mindset. God is calling you to think differently—to think as He would have you think. This is very important because the Lord has sent us in our day. He’s in us and always with us. You can do something about your family, business, work, finances, city, state and nation, knowing that victory is already yours in Christ Jesus. 

You’re not at the mercy of anyone. None of the powers of this world can dominate you. You’re the seed of Abraham; you’re an heir of God and joint-heir with Christ. You’re a God-man, a partaker of the divine nature. Have the right mentality about yourself; frame and construct it through the Word. Praise God! 

                          CONFESSION

_My mind is constantly renewed by God’s Word to think excellence, victory, glory and dominion. I’m victorious through the Word, confident that in Christ, I’m always and forever triumphant. Amen._

 FURTHER STUDY:

*Numbers 14:24* But my servant Caleb, because he had another spirit with him, and hath followed me fully, him will I bring into the land whereinto he went; and his seed shall possess it.

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

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

*1 Year Bible Reading Plan :* Matthew 19:16-20:1-16 & Exodus 15

*2 Year Bible Reading Plan :* Matthew 10:23-33 & Genesis 28