RHAPSODY OF REALITIES FOR WEDNESDAY 17TH MARCH 2021 – WORSHIP WITH KNOWLEDGE

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The topic of Rhapsody of Realities for 17th March 2021 Is “Worship with Knowledge”

TODAY’S  SCRIPTURE: John 4:23

But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the father in spirit and in truth: for the father seeketh such to worship him.

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When you really know Jesus, your worship or praise to Him becomes meaningful. It wouldn’t just be because the song is melodious; rather, it’ll effuse profusely from the deep recesses of your heart, in true fellowship and knowledge of His greatness and loving kindness.

There may not be any instrumental music or melody while you’re worshipping, but your heart will be so enraptured and entwined with Him, with outbursts of spirit songs in spiritual melody. Remember, people praise, worship and pray in all religions. The question is, who is the object of their worship?

Who are they praying to? What are they saying to Him? And what might be His response, if any? Your worship or praise has to come from a place of knowledge of the Word. The Word says, “Let my prayer be set forth before thee as incense; and the lifting up of my hands be as the evening sacrifice” (Psalm 141:2).

Also, in 1 Timothy 2:8, the Bible tells us, “I will therefore that men pray every where, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting.” As you lift your hands in worship or prayer, you’re offering to Him a sacrifice of sweet-smelling savour. Go ahead and practise this now. Worship the Father from your spirit and according to His Word, with your hands lifted up.

PRAYER

Dear Father, I worship you according to your Word, and sing praises to you from my spirit. May your Name be glorified, praised and adored in my life and in all the earth. I lift my hands to you right now, in holiness and fellowship of the Spirit, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:

Hebrews 13:15 AMPC; 1 Peter 2:9 AMPC

1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:

Luke 1:57-80 & Deuteronomy 8-10

2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:

Matthew 23:23-39 & Exodus 26

Rhapsody of Realities is written by Pastor Chris Oyakhilome. 

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES FOR TUESDAY 2ND MARCH 2021 – BE VIGILANT IN THE SPIRIT

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The topic of Rhapsody of Realities for 2nd March 2021 Is “Be Vigilant in The Spirit”

TODAY’S  SCRIPTURE: Nehemiah 4:17

They which builded on the wall, and they that bare burdens, with those that laded, every one with one of his hands wrought in the work, and with the other hand held a weapon .

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Nehemiah was faced with an intense opposition when he decided to build the wall of Jerusalem. The Jews’ enemies were determined to stop the building by slaying the builders. But Nehemiah wasn’t ignorant of their evil plans and intentions. As he led God’s people to build the wall, they prepared to ward off any form of attack.

Each one held a weapon with the other hand, taking every necessary precaution against any onslaught from the enemy. This was written for our learning. We’re partners and co-labourers with the Lord in building His Church—His body—winning souls and carrying out the work of the ministry.

While at it, we must be ready to fight against the decrees of darkness to force us to live in a world, an atmosphere or governmental system that’s hostile to the Gospel. Satan, knowing that his time is short, is trying to move ahead to create the environment of the anti christ before his time. So, we must be on the alert and on the offensive. 1 Peter 5:8 says, “Be sober, be vigilant….” Be vigilant in the spirit, listening in, and with, your spirit as you speak in tongues and meditate on the Scriptures.

The Lord will give you strategies and guidance on how to effectively dismantle the structures of the adversary. Refuse to be moved by some of the happenings in the world today—the confusion, fear and deception. By the power of God’s Spirit, we (the Church) are exercising our authority in Christ, bringing in the new order of things.

Get vitally involved in this. Pray like you’ve never done! When we call for days of global prayer and fasting, be a part of it. We’re setting in place a new world order in the Spirit, where the Gospel has free course, and in preparation for our soon coming Lord. Amen.

CONFESSION

I’m strong in the Lord, and in the power of His might. He opens my eyes to spiritual realities and unveils His thoughts to my spirit. And today, I take charge of situations from the realm of the Spirit. I pray against any attempt of the devil to force the Church of Jesus Christ to live in a world of the beast before his time. Until the rapture of the Church, the Name of Jesus Christ shall be glorified in all nations. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:

1 Thessalonians 5:17; 2 Corinthians 10:3; Ephesians 6:18

1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:

Mark 9:33-50 & Numbers 9-10

2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:

Matthew 19:13-22 & Exodus 11

Rhapsody of Realities is written by Pastor Chris Oyakhilome

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES FOR MONDAY 1ST MARCH 2021 – SPEAK WORDS FROM THE FATHER

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The topic of Rhapsody of Realities for 31st January 2021 Is “ VICTORIES ONLY”

TODAY’S  SCRIPTURE: John 12:49

For I have not spoken of myself; but the Father which sent me, he gave me a commandment, what I should say, and what I should speak.

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Have you ever wondered why some of the words you speak produce the wrong results? Perhaps you’re not speaking words from the Father. Jesus spoke the Father’s words. He knew exactly the right words to say in every situation, to everyone, and concerning everything. The secret is what He told us in our theme verse.

Imagine what transpired in Luke 7:11-17. He was on a journey to the city of Nain, and as He arrived at the gate of the city, He saw a funeral procession of a young man who was the only son of a widow. Moved with compassion, He touched the casket and said, “… Young man, I say unto thee, Arise. And he that was dead sat up, and began to speak. And he delivered him to his mother” (Luke 7:14-15). He raised the lifeless body of that young man back to life with words!

Over a raging tempest, the Bible says, “…he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm” (Mark 4:39). It made no difference how turbulent the weather was, Jesus hushed them with words. The words He spoke came from the Father. He said in John 12:50, “…whatsoever I speak therefore, even as the Father said unto me, so I speak.”

We’re to have His kind of results, because the Father has given us words to speak. Don’t speak words that you learnt from the world; speak the Word of God. Get your language from the Word of God. That’s why you have to keep studying the Scriptures (2 Timothy 2:15). Think and talk like Jesus, and you’ll have His extraordinary results.

CONFESSION

Blessed be God! My words are divine, infused with power to change circumstances. The Father’s words dwell in me richly, and I speak them forth in wisdom. Hallelujah!

FURTHER STUDY: Colossians 3:16; John 6:63

1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: Mark 9:14-32 & Numbers 7-8

2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: Matthew 19:1-12 & Exodus 10

Rhapsody of Realities is written by Pastor Chris Oyakhilome.

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES FOR THURSDAY 18TH FEBRUARY 2021 – IT’S IN YOU

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The topic of Rhapsody of Realities for 18th February 2021 Is “IT’S IN YOU”

TODAY’S  SCRIPTURE:

Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us (Ephesians 3:20).

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DEVOTIONAL FOR TODAY 18TH FEBRUARY 2021

Some people blame God for every unfortunate event in their lives and in the world, and that’s as a result of their ignorance. God is all-powerful; yet, His power to produce the miracle you desire or require is inside you; you only need to put it to work. Read our theme verse again carefully; it says, “Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us.”

Whatever God will do in your life is to the extent of the operation of His power in you. Therefore, you really can’t, and shouldn’t hold Him accountable for all the happenings in your life. He’s also not the one “delaying” the fulfilment of His Word in your life; you’re the one to activate the power in you. It makes no difference what you need; be it healing, increased finances, a new job, a child, growth and expansion in ministry, business or in your career, success in your academics, etc.

the power to make it happen is inside you. The Lord Jesus said in Acts 1:8, “But ye shall receive power, after that theHoly Ghost is come upon you….” That power is the dynamic ability to effect changes, and the quickest way to activate it is speaking in other tongues. 1 Corinthians 14:4 says, “He that speaketh in an unknown tongue edifieth himself….”

That means the one who speaks in other tongues energises or activates himself in the supernatural; he stirs up divine power from within. That power of God is also activated when you affirm His Word with boldness. God and His Word are one. When you declare the Word concerning any situation, you’re invoking His power to bring about a change in that situation. Maintain the habit of meditating on the Word; contemplating and speaking it forth, and you’ll experience the release of the power of God in your life.

PRAYER

Dear Father, I thank you for your power that works in me mightily, to bring about the changes that I desire. Even now, I’m transformed by your glory, and your Word prevails in my life, causing me to reign and rule in righteousness and excellence, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY

Colossians 1:29; Romans 8:26-27 AMPC; Ephesians 5:18-19

1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: 

Mark 3:13-35 & Leviticus 13-14

2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: 

Matthew 15:21-28 & Genesis 49

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Rhapsody of Realities is written by Pastor Chris Oyakhilome.

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES FOR FRIDAY 12TH FEBRUARY 2021 – PERSISTING IN PRAYER

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The topic of Rhapsody of Realities for 12th February 2021 Is “PERSISTING IN PRAYER”

TODAY’S  SCRIPTURE: (James 5:16)

…The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.

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The Amplified Classic version of our theme verse places the premium on persistent prayer: “…The earnest (heartfelt, continued) prayer of a righteous man makes tremendous power available [dynamic in its working].” The word “continued” is a clear indication that there must be some persistence. You don’t just mutter a few words and say the issue is “done and dusted”; you keep pushing, until you have the note of victory in your spirit.

Let’s take a cue from the Master. On a certain occasion, He took His three closest disciples—Peter, James and John with Him to a place called Gethsemane, to pray. Matthew 26:39 tells us, “And he went a little further, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt.” Luke, by the Spirit, reveals, “And being in an agony he prayed more earnestly: and his sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling down to the ground” (Luke 22:44).

Jesus was distraught, and He prayed with much intensity. This was no casual twominute prayer! Recall that He chastised the disciples for their weakness and inability to keep watch (pray)with Him for an hour (Matthew 26:40). The Lord persisted because He understood what was at stake. What He was praying about was beyond Himself; He was about to endure a separation from His Father. It was about the salvation of generations: past, present and future.

He was looking at eternity, for all those who had gone by, and those who were living at the time, and those who would ever come. So, He prayed and persisted in prayer. This is what is required of us today; the stakes are much higher than ever. There’s a fight for the souls of men and we must agonize in prayer for their salvation. We must keep praying and interceding until the last soul that must be won is reached and brought into the Kingdom before the Rapture of the Church.

PRAYER

Dear Father, thank you for helping me build a strong and prevailing prayer life through the Holy Spirit. Even now, I pray for a great and mighty haul of souls into the Kingdom; your glory covers the earth today, and the souls of the unconverted are impacted with the light of your Gospel, turning them from darkness to light and glorious liberty of the sons of God, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY

1 Timothy 2:8; Luke 18:1-5

1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:

Matthew 27:45-66 & Leviticus 1-3

2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: 

Matthew 13:53-58 & Genesis 43

Rhapsody of Realities is written by Pastor Chris Oyakhilome. 

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES FOR THURSDAY 11TH FEBRUARY 2021 – THE MYSTERY OF LIGHTS

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The topic of Rhapsody of Realities for 11th February 2021 Is “THE MYSTERY OF LIGHTS”

TODAY’S  SCRIPTURE: (John 1:5)

And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not.

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DEVOTIONAL FOR TODAY 11TH FEBRUARY 2021

The Apostle John gave us the revelation of the incarnate Word. He describes how He (theWord) was in the world, but the world knew Him not. He unequivocally declares that God’s Word is life; that life being the light of men! In the fifth verse, he continues, “And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not.”

The word translated “comprehend” is the Greek, “katalambano”; it means to seize, to attain, and also, to overcome. Thus, the light shines in darkness and the darkness couldn’t attain to its power; it couldn’t overcome, nor seize it. The darkness couldn’t take a hold of, or comprehend the mystery of lights.

The darkness couldn’t overpower or overcome light, and still hasn’t! Have you ever turned on the light in a room and the darkness was so thick that it caused the light to recede? That can never happen! Even if the light is small or a mere flicker, the darkness has to pull apart. This should help you understand who you are when Jesus said, “Ye are the light of the world…” (Matthew 5:14).

He was talking about your calling as a Christian, and you must become conscious of this truth. You’re called to light up the darkness in your world, in your sphere of influence; you’re that light that darkness can’t comprehend. Perhaps you’re a student, a security guard, a lawyer, a banker, doctor or scientist; you’re the light in your community of practice.

If there’s so much darkness surrounding a subject, you’re the one to proffer answers. You’re the light in that field, imbued with supernatural ideas and genius for the solutions needed. Light up your world today: “Let your light so shine before men that they may see your moral excellence and your praiseworthy, noble, and good deeds and recognize and honor and praise and glorify your Father Who is in heaven” (Matthew 5:16 AMPC).

CONFESSION

Everywhere I am, and in all that I do, my light shines with so much intensity for the world to see. I openly manifest the glory of God in my world, dispelling, ousting, and expelling darkness and all of the works thereof, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY

Matthew 5:16; Ephesians 5:13

1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: 

Matthew 27:27-44 & Exodus 40

2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: 

Matthew 13:44-52 & Genesis 42

Rhapsody of Realities is written by Pastor Chris Oyakhilome

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES FOR TUESDAY 9TH FEBRUARY 2021 – THE HOLY SPIRIT: THE GLORY OF CHRISTIANITY

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The topic of Rhapsody of Realities for 9th February 2021 Is “THE HOLY SPIRIT: THE GLORY OF CHRISTIANITY”

TODAY’S  SCRIPTURE: (Romans 8:9)

But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his .

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DEVOTIONAL FOR TODAY 9TH FEBRUARY 2021

It’s impossible to live the authentic Christian life without the Holy Spirit; as a matter of fact, what you’d have wouldn’t qualify to be called the Christian life. The Holy Spirit is the glory of Christianity. You couldn’t know God or love Jesus without the Holy Spirit. Christians who don’t have the Holy Spirit are vulnerable to Satan, to his attacks, manoeuvres and manipulations.

In Matthew 12:43-44, Jesus tells us something instructive, which in a sense, describes the condition of the one who doesn’t have the Holy Spirit.He said, “When the unclean spirit is gone out of a man, he walketh through dry places, seeking rest, and findeth none. Then he saith, I will return into my house from whence I came out; and when he is come, he findeth it empty, swept, and garnished.” The one who’s born again but hasn’t received the Holy Spirit has his “spirit” swept and garnished, but empty!

Consequently, he easily falls into temptations and sin. He’d be unable to control his fleshly appetites or restrain himself from evil. It’s only through the Holy Spirit that you mortify the deeds of the body and carnal desires: “For if ye live after the flesh, ye shall die: but if ye through the Spirit do mortify the deeds of the body, ye shall live” (Romans 8:13).

Without the Holy Spirit, you can’t have the character of Christ. Jesus had to have the Holy Spirit. The apostles had to have the Holy Spirit. Life without the Holy Spirit is empty. If you haven’t received the Holy Spirit, do so right away. Simply say, “Blessed Holy Spirit, I receive you into my heart now in the Name of Jesus Christ”; and be filled with the Spirit of God. Amen.

PRAYER

Precious Holy Spirit, I’m grateful for the privilege of fellowship with you. You’ve set me on the path of consistent progress, unending success and recurrent victory. You brought fruitfulness and productivity into my life, making my Christian walk one of beauty and joy. I pray for those who haven’t known you, that they be granted an understanding of your indispensable ministry in their lives, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY

Acts 19:2-6; John 14:16-17

1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: 

Matthew 26:57-75 & Exodus 36-37

2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: 

Matthew 13:24-33 & Genesis 40

Rhapsody of Realities is written by Pastor Chris Oyakhilome.