RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONAL MESSAGE BY PASTOR CHRIS OYAKHILOME FOR SATURDAY 12TH DECEMBER 2020

 RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONAL MESSAGE BY PASTOR CHRIS OYAKHILOME

DATE: SATURDAY 12TH DECEMBER 2020

TOPIC: PRAY FOR GOD’S PEOPLE IN DISTRESS

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KEY VERSE: 

“Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may have free course, and be glorified, even as it is with you” – 2 Thessalonians 3:1

MESSAGE: 

In Acts 12:1-2, the Bible says, “…Herod the king stretched forth his hands to vex certain of the church. And he killed James the brother of John with the sword.” When the Church heard that James had been arrested, they must have thought, “James arrested? Nothing will happen to him; he’s a man of faith.” But once James was killed, it got their attention.

“Where was God? How did God allow it to happen?” some may have wondered, trying to put the blame on God. But it’s not God that allows such things to happen. Jesus said, “And in that day ye shall ask me nothing. Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name, he will give it you” John 16:23.

Then in Matthew 28:18, He declared, “…All authority in heaven and earth has been given to me”; and on the basis of that authority, He said, “…go and make disciples of all nations…” (Matthew 28:19). Jesus gave us His authority; He gave us His Name. So, it wasn’t Jesus that let them kill James; it was the Christians that didn’t do their job by exercising their authority in prayer.

When Peter was arrested next, the Bible says they (the church) prayed without ceasing; God intervened and Peter was released (Acts 12:5-7). So, every time you pray, you’re making it “legally” possible for God to intervene in some ways that He wouldn’t have, had you not prayed.

This is why we must pray for ministers of the Gospel, and advancement of the ministry of reconciliation in these last days. The Apostle Paul wrote to the Christians in Colossae, “Withal praying also for us, that God would open unto us a door of utterance, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in bonds”(Colossians 4:3).

Since God already told them to go and preach the Gospel, why did they need to pray to God to open for them a door of utterance? It tells you that there’re adversaries in the world. So always pray for the churches of Christ around the world.

Several reports confirm that Christians are the most persecuted group in the world. Many are in dire distress, made to face the most inhuman treatments because of their faith in Jesus Christ. Through your prayers for them, they’ll be strengthened; the Lord will intervene in their situations. Praise God!

PRAYER: 

Dear Father, I pray for ministers of the Gospel and God’s people around the world, that their strength fail not. I pray against men or institutions who foster persecution of Christians and hinder the spread of the Gospel; we cut off the influence of such forces and their efforts are made futile. In spite of them, the Gospel is spreading rapidly, with the speed of the Spirit, and prevailing, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY: 

2 THESSALONIANS 3:1-2; 

ROMANS 15:30-32

1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: 

REVELATION 4 

HOSEA 11-14

2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: 

REVELATION 12:1-10

MICAH 1-2

Rhapsody of Realities is written by Pastor Chris Oyakhilome. It is a life guide designed to enhance your spiritual growth and development by bringing you a fresh perspective from God’s word daily

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES BY PASTOR CHRIS OYAKHILOME FOR FRIDAY 11TH DECEMBER 2020

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES BY PASTOR CHRIS OYAKHILOME

DATE: FRIDAY 11TH DECEMBER 2020 

TOPIC: LIVE IN TRUTH

TODAY’S  SCRIPTURE:

 JOHN 8:32 - AND YE SHALL KNOW THE TRUTH, AND THE TRUTH SHALL MAKE YOU FREE.

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We were created by God’s Word, and His Word is truth; that means we were created by truth. This is why truth has an eternal effect on your spirit; it has an eternal effect of success, victory, prosperity, health in your life, because truth is your source. That’s why falsehood, deceit, deception, lies and lying destroy the human spirit. Lying isn’t consistent with your nature.

Some people tell lies out of fear of punishment, while others do it for plain deception. Whatever your excuse might be, train yourself to tell the truth at all times. Our theme verse says, “And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free,” because man was created by God to be free, to be at liberty to serve Him; he can’t be bound, because truth is his true nature.

Before you were born again, you didn’t have the ability to live the and live in truth, because you were under the dominion of sin. But now, the Bible says, “For sin shall not have dominion over you…” (Romans 6:14). You have the ability to do away with the habit of telling lies. You don’t need to cry or even ask God to take it away from you. Simply make up your mind to put away lying.

The Bible says, “If you want a happy, good life, keep control of your tongue, and guard your lips from telling lies” (1 Peter 3:10 TLB). 

Proverbs 6:16-19 says, “These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him: A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief, A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren.” Truth is in your spirit. 

You can live in truth; it makes you triumphant; your spirit glows. It doesn’t matter in what situation you may find yourself; truth will put you over, because truth is eternal. Praise God!

CONFESSION:

God’s Word guides my thoughts, habits, character, and ultimately builds my life. I have the dominion over every kind of sin. I live in truth, because truth is my true nature. Therefore, I’m triumphant over every situation, ever glowing in the spirit. Praise God!

FURTHER STUDY:

EPHESIANS 4:25 TLB; 

PROVERBS 12:19; 

COLOSSIANS 3:9 NLT; 

ZECHARIAH 8:16 GNB

1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:

REVELATION 3:7-22 

HOSEA 7-10

2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:

REVELATION 11:11-19  

JONAH 3-4

Rhapsody of Realities is written by Pastor Chris Oyakhilome. It is a life guide designed to enhance your spiritual growth and development by bringing you a fresh perspective from God’s word daily

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES BY PASTOR CHRIS OYAKHILOME FOR THURSDAY 10TH DECEMBER 2020

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES BY PASTOR CHRIS OYAKHILOME

DATE: THURSDAY 10TH DECEMBER 2020 

TOPIC: THE REAL FIGHT

SCRIPTURE: 

Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses (1 Timothy 6:12)

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES 10TH DECEMBER 2020 DEVOTIONAL MESSAGE

Not many people understand what it is to fight, and by that I don’t mean physical combat; I’m talking about the fight of faith. 

The fight of faith is the conflict between our earthly transient temporal circumstances and our spiritual realities. It is the unleashing of our faith on the rebellious circumstances of time to compel changes to correspond with our stubborn faith proclamations. It’s not a fight with the devil; it’s the fight in your heart to overcome the challenges that you face in life. And it’s a fight you must win.

The Apostle Paul calls it a good fight, because it’s most honourable and you win. When He tells you to fight the good fight, he’s telling you to hold onto God’s Word, maintaining your confessions in the face of staggering opposition. 

There’s an adversary working on things and trying to ensure that things don’t fall into place for you. 

The world itself is hostile to your faith; hostile to the Kingdom of God. But Jesus said, “…be of good cheer; I have overcome the world” (John 16:33); and because He overcame the world, you have to keep the world in that position with your faith. That’s the real fight.

You’re not trying to overcome the world; He already did. So, you walk by faith in the victory that Christ wrought in your behalf. He said,  “Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy…” (Luke 10:19). No matter where you are, you’re triumphant; you know it and you insist on it.

You can do what others say is impossible. It doesn’t matter what you’re currently faced with; whether it has to do with your health, finances, business, job, family, academics; you say, “I’m a victor in the Name of Jesus! It’s impossible for me to fail. All I think is winning, and I only win, in the Name of Jesus!”

Walk in the glory and strength of Christ and with the boldness of the Spirit. Take advantage of His grace and the power of His might as you unleash your faith against rebellious circumstances and compel them to align with your stubborn faith proclamations.

CONFESSION

I walk in God’s strength and glory, strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. I’m blessed with His love, with His boldness and victory. I fight the good fight of faith to stay established, confirmed and set on God’s Word! With the Word in my mouth, I prevail over circumstances today, ruling and reigning by the power of the Holy Ghost!

FURTHER STUDY:

EPHESIANS 6:16; 

1 TIMOTHY 1:18; 

2 CORINTHIANS 10:3-5

1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:

REVELATION 2:18; 3:1-6  

HOSEA 3-6

2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:

REVELATION 11:1-10; 

JONAH 1-2

RHAPSODY of Realities 10th December 2020 Devotional was written by Pastor Chris Oyakhilome is the founder and president of LoveWorld Incorporated, also known as Christ Embassy, based in Lagos, Nigeria.

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES BY PASTOR CHRIS OYAKHILOME FOR WEDNESDAY 9TH DECEMBER 2020

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES BY PASTOR CHRIS OYAKHILOME

DATE: WEDNESDAY 9TH DECEMBER 2020 

TOPIC: DON'T KEEP GRUDGES

SCRIPTURE: 

Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much (James 5:16)

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES 9TH DECEMBER 2020 DEVOTIONAL MESSAGE:

Aminister once told a story of two women in his church who were quarrelling for a long time. One of them had a goitre for several years, and in spite of his prayers for her, it wouldn’t heal. The second woman couldn’t receive the Holy Spirit; she just couldn’t speak in other tongues, even though he had prayed for her several times to receive the Holy Spirit.

One Sunday morning, while he was sitting on the platform during the service, one of them arrived and found a seat, but soon as she noticed the very next seat was occupied by the other lady, she stood up to change her seat. 

At that point, the Pastor flounced off the platform to meet them, and said to them, “I’m not having any more of this; you either get together as sisters, or get out!” Suddenly, both women broke into tears and began to apologise to each other. 

Both of them were ready to take the blame, as they cried and hugged each other. Right there, before their eyes, the goitre disappeared, and the other woman was filled with the Spirit and speaking in tongues.

Evidently, those grudges had prevented the manifestations of these blessings in their lives for years, without them realizing it. 

All they needed to do was to admit their faults to each other. That’s what we read in our theme verse: “Confess your faults one to another….” It means admitting your faults; refusing to keep a grudge.

Even when you think you’re not the one at fault, it makes no difference; put the matter to rest. 

Do what the Word says. Don’t insist on your own way. The Bible says to rather allow yourself to be defrauded (1 Corinthians 6:7) than to hold a grudge against your brother or sister in the Lord.

CONFESSION

The Holy Spirit helps me control my emotions and attitude; I have an excellent character, and wherever I am, I create an atmosphere of love, kindness and grace. Consciously, I overlook the wrongs of others, because I’m the love child of a love God with His nature and character of love in me. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:

ROMANS 12:9-10; 

ROMANS 5:5; 

JAMES 5:16 AMPC

1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:

REVELATION 2:1-17

HOSEA 1-2

2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:

REVELATION 10:1-11  

OBADIAH 1

Rhapsody of Realities 9th December 2020 Devotional was written by Pastor Chris Oyakhilome is the founder and president of LoveWorld Incorporated, also known as Christ Embassy, based in Lagos, Nigeria

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES BY PASTOR CHRIS OYAKHILOME FOR TUESDAY 8TH DECEMBER 2020

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES BY PASTOR CHRIS OYAKHILOME

DATE: TUESDAY 8TH DECEMBER 2020 

TOPIC: HE DWELLS IN YOU NOW

And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also (John 14:3)

MESSAGE: 

Many don’t understand what Jesus was talking about in the scripture above. Some have speculated that He was talking about the Second Coming or the Rapture, but that’s not what He was talking about in that verse. To understand what Jesus meant, you’ll have to stay in the context, and understand His message with your spirit, not with your senses. 

He continued this interesting discourse till He got to the 16th verse where He said, “And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever.”

The term “another Comforter” is the Greek phrase “Allon paraklēton,” meaning “another of same kind.” So, Jesus introduced the Holy Spirit at that point. Then He said, “…ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you” (John 14:17). 

How did the Holy Spirit dwell with them at the time? Wasn’t He supposed to come on the Day of Pentecost? That tells us something. He wasn’t talking about the Holy Spirit alone; He was also referring to Himself!

To drive that point home, He went back to what He said in our theme verse, saying;

“I will come again, and receive you unto myself…” Then in verse 18, He said, How and when was He going to come to them?

In the 20th verse, He said, At that day ye shall know that I am in my Father, and ye in me, and I in you.” What day was He talking about? 

Evidently, He was talking about the day when the Holy Ghost comes! So, when He said, “I will come to you,” He was saying, “I’ll come to you in the Holy Spirit!” And on the Day of Pentecost, He fulfilled that precious promise: “And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance”

(Acts 2:4). He’s in you today in all His fullness. Praise God!

PRAYER

Dear Precious Holy Spirit, thank you for your indwelling and abiding presence which has made me a victor and a master over circumstances. Thank you for strengthening my faith and stirring up courage in me to do the will of God and fulfil my calling. My success in life is guaranteed because I’m yielded to your guidance and leading always, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:

HEBREWS 13:5 AMPC; JOHN 14:23; 

1 CORINTHIANS 3:16

1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:

REVELATION 1 

DANIEL 11-12

2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:

REVELATION 9:11-21  

AMOS 8-9

Rhapsody of Realities 8th December 2020 Devotional was written by Pastor Chris Oyakhilome is the founder and president of LoveWorld Incorporated, also known as Christ Embassy, based in Lagos, Nigeria

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES BY PASTOR CHRIS OYAKHILOME FOR MONDAY 7TH DECEMBER 2020

 RHAPSODY OF REALITIES BY PASTOR CHRIS OYAKHILOME

DATE: MONDAY 7TH DECEMBER 2020 

TOPIC: FAITH FOR THE RAPTURE

SCRIPTURE: 

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 (1 Corinthians 15:52)

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES 7TH DECEMBER 2020 MESSAGE:

At the Rapture, not everyone will hear the sound of the trumpet. It’ll be audible only to the Christians who died in Christ already and those alive at the time. 

Everybody else won’t hear it, because the sound of the trumpet would only be heard by faith. It’s not something you’re going to make an effort to hear, because as a Christian, you already live by faith. 

Everything about your life and your relationship with God is by faith; therefore, you’re going to hear it.

As read in our theme verse, the sound of the trumpet will happen faster than the snap of your finger. In a twinkling of an eye, we’re out of here, and suddenly, we’re in heaven. 

Every Christian ought to go at the rapture. It therefore means that anyone who doesn’t make the “first flight” hasn’t been living for the Lord.

Keep your faith alive, and live for the Master every day. Walk in love and in righteousness. Focus on getting others ready for the Rapture and into the Kingdom of God.

CONFESSION

Oh, what a day of rejoicing it’ll be when the Master shows up! Today, I walk in the light of His Word and of my salvation, engrossed in the pursuit of the expansion of His Kingdom, seeking, above all, the rule and reign of His Kingdom in the earth and in the hearts of men. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:

HEBREWS 11:5-6; 

1 THESSALONIANS 4:16-17

1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:

JUDE; 

DANIEL 9-10

2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:

REVELATION 9:1-10; 

AMOS 7

Rhapsody of Realities 7th December 2020 Devotional was written by Pastor Chris Oyakhilome is the founder and president of LoveWorld Incorporated, also known as Christ Embassy, based in Lagos, Nigeria

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DEVOTIONAL MESSAGE BY PASTOR CHRIS OYAKHILOME FOR SATURDAY 5TH DECEMBER 2020

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES BY PASTOR CHRIS OYAKHILOME 

DATE: SATURDAY 5TH DECEMBER 2020 

TOPIC: IMPACT YOUR WORLD

SCRIPTURE: 

And say to Archippus, Take heed to the ministry which thou hast received in the Lord, that thou fulfil it (Colossians 4:17)

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES 5TH DECEMBER 2020 DEVOTIONAL MESSAGE

You were born for God’s glory. You were created to live an extraordinary life that pleases God, and you can’t live such a life without making an impact. So, go ahead and make a difference in your world through the Gospel. It’s the most significant and impactful message in all the world, saving and changing lives everywhere. Hallelujah!

Romans 8:19 says, “For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the sons of God.” Then in Matthew 5:26, Jesus said, “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.’’ Your true purpose in the earth is to manifest the glory of God and establish His Kingdom in your home, street, place of work, school and in your sphere of contact.

It makes no difference what your age is; you can make a difference in your world. You have what it takes—the Holy Spirit! As you fellowship with Him and function in the Church, you’ll discover what He wants you to do—your specific purpose in Him, and how exactly He wants you to live. He’s raising people He can trust; He’s building them on the Word. Be one of them.

He may not start you out with something big; but remain faithful with whatever He commits to your hands. When you’re faithful in little, He’ll account you to be faithful in much. Remember, you’re His ambassador in this world, with the God-ordained purpose to illuminate your world and impact others with the Christ-life! That’s your calling; that’s your purpose; that’s your life! Christ in you, the hope of glory.

PRAYER
Dear Father, thank you for calling me into a life of impact and for giving me the greatest asset of all—the Holy Spirit—to help me walk in your will and purpose for my life. You created me in Christ Jesus unto good works, which you ordained from the foundation of the world that I should walk in them. And now, by your Spirit, my whole life is in pursuit of your purpose and enthronement of your kingdom in the hearts of men, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:
EPHESIANS 2:10; AMPC; 

ACTS 26:16 AMPC

1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
2 JOHN 

DANIEL 5-6

2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
REVELATION 7:11-17  

AMOS 3-4

Rhapsody of Realities 5th December 2020 Devotional was written by Pastor Chris Oyakhilome is the founder and president of LoveWorld Incorporated, also known as Christ Embassy, based in Lagos, Nigeria

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DEVOTIONAL MESSAGE BY PASTOR CHRIS OYAKHILOME FOR FRIDAY 4TH DECEMBER 2020

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES 

DATE: FRIDAY 4TH DECEMBER 2020

TOPIC: THE WORD IN YOUR MOUTH

Scripture: For as much as ye are manifestly declared to be the epistle of Christ ministered by us, written not with ink, but with the Spirit of the living God; not in tables of stone, but in fleshy tables of the heart (2 Corinthians 3:3)

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES 4TH DECEMBER 2020 MESSAGE

Writing the Word in your heart is very important. This is done through meditation and constant confession of the Word. The more you do this, the more the glory of the Word is manifested in your life. We’re admonished in the Scriptures to be filled with the knowledge of God’s Word, for out of that abundance, our words will come forth.

Your words must be consistent with God’s truths; otherwise, you’ll have trouble. The adversary will take advantage of your own words to put you in bondage. Proverbs 6:2 “Thou art snared with the words of thy mouth, thou art taken with the words of thy mouth.”

Many today are trapped, struggling to come out of one predicament or the other, which they may have created through their own words. Jesus said in Mark 11:23, For assuredly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, ‘Be removed and be cast into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that those things he says will be done, he will have whatever he says. In Matthew 12:37,  “For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned.”

You have to make a determination to talk God’s Word; talk Kingdom-talk. You’re in the Kingdom of God, and it’s a Kingdom run by words, where we rule and prevail by our wholesome, faith-filled words. Remember the Lord’s admonition in Joshua 1:8 “This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth…” ; it’s about the Word in your mouth!

CONFESSION
Through the help of the Spirit, and consistent meditation on the Word, I consciously speak wholesome, edifying, gracious, inspiring, motivating, encouraging words. With my words, I create success, victory, divine health and prosperity from within, establishing God’s righteousness in my world, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:
LUKE 6:45; 

1 PETER 3:10

1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
1 JOHN 5; 

DANIEL 3-4

2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
REVELATION 7:1-10; 

AMOS 1-2

Rhapsody of Realities 4th December 2020 Devotional was written by Pastor Chris Oyakhilome is the founder and president of LoveWorld Incorporated, also known as Christ Embassy, based in Lagos, Nigeria

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES BY PASTOR CHRIS OYAKHILOME FOR WEDNESDAY 2ND DECEMBER 2020

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES BY PASTOR CHRIS OYAKHILOME 

DATE: WEDNESDAY 2ND DECEMBER 2020 TOPIC: UNDERSTAND AND SPEAK THE WORD

SCRIPTURE: 

My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge… (Hosea 4:6)

There’re Christians whose experiences in life are an antithesis of their faith and the Word of God. For example, they may believe that as Christians, they’re not supposed to be oppressed by Satan, yet they experience continual satanic attacks and manipulations. 

They believe they aren’t supposed to be sick or have infirmities in their bodies, yet they’re hardly in good health. Something is wrong.

There’re two important areas to examine in dealing with such inconsistencies. 

First is the accurate understanding of the Word. In Matthew 13, Jesus emphasized the importance of understanding when He taught on the parable of the sower (Matthew 13:3-9)

In His interpretation of the parable, He explained that the seeds that fell by the wayside represent those who hear the Word of God and don’t understand it. Due to their lack of understanding, Satan comes immediately and steals the Word from their hearts (Matthew 13:19). 

An accurate understanding of the Word is so important. When you understand the Word, you’re able to apply it rightly to produce results for you. Proverbs 4:7 says,“…with all thy getting get understanding.”

The second thing is your communication; the words you speak. If your words are inconsistent with the Word of God, your life, which is the outward manifestation of your words, will also be inconsistent. The Psalmist said, Psalm 45:1“…my tongue is the pen of a ready writer”). Your tongue is the pen that writes God’s Word on your heart. What you say is written on your heart, and out of that abundance, your mouth speaks.

Always study and listen to the Word; bombard your mind and your spirit with the Word, and then speak accordingly! Your life will be the manifestation of the Word. Praise God!

CONFESSION

It’s given unto me to understand the Word and the mysteries of the Kingdom. Even now, God’s Word is effective in me, producing what it says. I’m walking in glory and excellence, manifesting the graces of God to my world, in victory, success and advancement. Hallelujah!

FURTHER STUDY:

JOSHUA 1:8; 

MARK 11:23; 

ACTS 20:32; 

EPHESIANS 1:17-18

1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:

1 JOHN 3:11-24; 

EZEKIEL 47-48

2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:

REVELATION 6:1-10; 

JOEL 2

Rhapsody of Realities 2nd December 2020 Devotional was written by Pastor Chris Oyakhilome is the founder and president of LoveWorld Incorporated, also known as Christ Embassy, based in Lagos, Nigeria

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES BY PASTOR CHRIS OYAKHILOME FOR TUESDAY 1ST DECEMBER 2020

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES BY PASTOR CHRIS OYAKHILOME

DATE: TUESDAY 1ST DECEMBER 2020 

TOPIC: THE NEW HEAVEN AND THE NEW EARTH

SCRIPTURE: 

For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? Or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul? (Mark 8:36-37).

Rhapsody of Realities 1 December 2020 Devotional Message:

When a new model of a product or device is advertised with far better features, oftentimes, the value of the current one drops; especially if it’s to be phased out. 

Generally, all who are interested in the product start preparing for the new one, while losing value for the old.

This is how you should view this current world; it’s going to be burnt up and destroyed. A new Heaven, and a new earth that’ll take its place have been advertised in the Scriptures. Revelation 21:1 says, “And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea.”

The 4th verse says, “And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.”

And verses 18-19 say, “And the building of the wall of it was of jasper: and the city was pure gold, like unto clear glass. And the foundations of the wall of the city were garnished with all manner of precious stones….”

The 23rd and 25th verses take it even further: “And the city had no need of the sun, neither of the moon, to shine in it: for the glory of God did lighten it, and the Lamb is the light thereof. And the gates of it shall not be shut at all by day: for there shall be no night there.”

What a description! What a place to look forward to! Your focus shouldn’t be on this present world which will soon pass away.

RECALL THE WORDS OF JESUS IN OUR THEME VERSE: 

“For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?” This world, with all it represents, isn’t worth the loss of your soul; so, live your life for the Lord. Let your passion be all about the Gospel of Christ as we await His glorious return.

CONFESSION

I’m dead to the world and the world is dead to me. Therefore, I set my affection on the Lord and His eternal Kingdom, loving Him with all my heart. 

The things of the Spirit are of greater importance to me than anything in this world. I live every day with my affection on the Gospel, preaching and spreading it around the world in the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY

2 TIMOTHY 4:10; 

GALATIANS 6:14; 

COLOSSIANS 3:1-2; 

2 PETER 3:12-14

1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

1 JOHN 2:15-29; 

1 JOHN 3:1-10; 

EZEKIEL 45-46

2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

REVELATION 5:1-14; 

JOEL 1

Today’s Rhapsody of Realities 1 December 2020 Devotional was written by Pastor Chris Oyakhilome is the founder and president of LoveWorld Incorporated, also known as Christ Embassy, based in Lagos, Nigeria

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DEVOTIONAL MESSAGE BY PASTOR CHRIS OYAKHILOME FOR MONDAY 30TH NOVEMBER 2020

 RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DEVOTIONAL MESSAGE BY PASTOR CHRIS OYAKHILOME

DATE: MONDAY 30TH NOVEMBER 2020 

THEME: WE GLORIFY HIS NAME

KEY VERSE: 

“Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen” – Ephesians 3:21

Oftentimes, in prayer and songs of worship, some Christians would say, “O Lord, glorify your Name in all the earth.” It sounds okay, but it puts us in a position of expecting God to glorify His Name. And that’s not His idea; we’re the ones to glorify Him. 

Recall the words of Jesus in John 17:4 

“I have glorified thee on the earth….” This is what we’re expected to do.

Our theme verse says, “Unto him be glory in the church…,” meaning that He expects the Church to give Him glory. Your life is for the glory of God. He’s glorified as you consistently live out His Word, bearing fruits of His divine life and nature in you. 

As you walk in health, prosperity, and impact your world with His righteousness, greatness, beauty and wisdom; as you produce Word-based results, the Lord is glorified.

No wonder Jesus said in Matthew 5:16 “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.”

He’s glorified by your works of righteousness.

In John 17:4 that we read earlier, the latter part shows that Jesus glorified the Father by doing what the Father wanted Him to do: “I have glorified thee on the earth: I have finished the work which thou gavest me to do.” This is one of the reasons you must study the Word to know what He wants, so that every day, and in every place, you glorify Him by living out His Word. Praise God!

CONFESSION: 

God has glorified Himself in me; now, I carry that glory everywhere. There’s no shame in my life; I walk in glory, and my life is full of honour, splendour, greatness, beauty, favour! I walk consistently in divine health, prosperity, and impact my world with His glory. Praise God!

FURTHER STUDY: 

JOHN 2:11; 

JOHN 15:8;

COLOSSIANS 1:27; 

MATTHEW 5:16 AMPC

1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: 

1 JOHN 1-2:1-14 

EZEKIEL 43-44

2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: 

REVELATION 4:1-11  

HOSEA 13-14

READ: OPEN HEAVEN 30 NOVEMBER 2020 DEVOTIONAL – PRAYERS OF THANKSGIVING

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES 30TH NOVEMBER 2020 DEVOTIONAL WAS WRITTEN BY PASTOR CHRIS OYAKHILOME THE FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT OF LOVEWORLD INCORPORATED, ALSO KNOWN AS CHRIST EMBASSY, BASED IN LAGOS, NIGERIA