Rhapsody of Realities Daily Devotional ; Wednesday, 15th May 2019  ;

Pastor Chris Oyakhilome DSc., DD ;

WE LIVE IN THE SPIRIT ;

If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit (Galatians 5:25).

As Christians, we don’t go in and out of the Spirit; we live in the Spirit. There’re two expressions for being in the Spirit: one is to be in a trance or in a vision. In that sense, your physical senses are more or less suspended, and that’s a temporal experience.

The other and more important expression of being in the Spirit is being born into the Spirit. This is when you become aware and alive to the spirit-realm through the Word and the Holy Ghost and live in that consciousness even though you’re in this world and your physical senses are conscious of your natural environment. Howbeit, you’re living with the mindset and consciousness of the heavenly being that you are. You see the same things with other people, but you have a different interpretation and a different understanding.

Our theme scripture admonishes that if we live in the Spirit, we should also walk in the Spirit. In other words, since you’re born into the realm of the Spirit since you live in the Spirit, act accordingly. Act with the consciousness that you’re in the Spirit and let that consciousness dictate your physical condition.

For example, when the children of Israel left Egypt, the Bible tells us that they carried their own atmosphere with them: “And the LORD went before them by day in a pillar of a cloud, to lead them the way; and by night in a pillar of fire, to give them light; to go by day and night” (Exodus 13:21). They had the pillar of cloud by day and the pillar of fire by night. The biting cold at night and scorching heat by day didn’t affect them because they were in the Holy Ghost atmosphere.

Today, we live in the same Holy Ghost atmosphere, in Christ. The Holy Ghost lives in you, and you carry Him everywhere. Therefore, you have His atmosphere, which makes you different. That’s why you can come into a place, where everybody is sad and depressed, and things change; because you came in with the atmosphere of joy. People are under the spell of darkness and failure, and you come in there with brightness and victory because you’re the light of the world. Hallelujah!

Dominate your environment with the atmosphere of the Spirit. Walk in the Spirit, for that’s the realm from which, and into which, you’re born of God.

PRAYER

Thank you precious Holy Spirit for being my peculiar atmosphere and advantage in life; you’ve made my life very different and beautiful. I rule and dominate my world with the atmosphere of joy, peace, success and victory, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:

Acts 1:8

But ye shall receive power, after that, the Holy Ghost comes upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of thee

Romans 8:9
9 But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwells in you. Now if any man has not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his.

Galatians 5:16

“This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh.”

DAILY SCRIPTURE READING

1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:

John 7:1-24 & 1 Kings 15-17

2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:

Mark 10:23-31 & Numbers 18

Rhapsody of Realities TeeVo ; Wednesday, 15th May 2019

Pastor Chris Oyakhilome DSc., DD ;

LEARN TO LOVE YOURSELF ;
(Appreciate Who You Are In Christ) ;

TO THE BIBLE Philemon 1:6 AMPC

“[And I pray] that the participation in and sharing of your faith may produce and promote full recognition and appreciation and understanding and precise knowledge of every good [thing] that is ours in [our identification with] Christ Jesus [and unto His glory].”

LET’S TALK➡
As a new creation in Christ Jesus, you’re peculiar; you’re the first and the best of God’s creatures: “Of His own will He brought us forth by the word of truth, that we might be a kind of firstfruits of His creatures” (James 1:18). You’re the crowning beauty and the highest of everything God made. You’re His excellently crafted masterpiece (Ephesians 2:10). Psalm 139:14 says you’re exceptional, and wonderfully made; you’re God’s marvelous work of art; and the Psalmist said, “My soul knows this very well!” You should know it too and be conscious that you’re God’s best. Therefore, love and enjoy yourself. Appreciate who you are. Don’t wish you were someone else.

There’re so many good things inside you. You’re a pearl of great value. If you don’t love yourself, you can’t really love anyone else. Don’t wait for others to compliment you; stand in front of a mirror and appreciate what God made. Compliment yourself. Affirm that you’re beautiful, and then, give God praise for making you so excellent and full of glory. Look at yourself in the mirror and say, “Lord, I love what you made!” Understand that you exude His glory. Therefore, love Him, and love what He made—YOU.

Enjoy every moment of your life. Look always at the positive side of things. Appreciate good things everywhere you see them. Appreciate you, and then appreciate others around you. Challenge your mind in the positive direction of life, and you’ll be amazed at the results. You’re God’s number one! This is what you should say to yourself always. Never judge yourself by what people say about you; what matters is what God thinks of you. And you know what? He thinks highly of you, which is why He invested so much in you. Glory to His Name forever!

GO DEEPER

James 1:17
Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning.

1 Peter 2:9
But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light;

Ephesians 2:10 AMPC
For we are God’s [own] handiwork (His workmanship), recreated in Christ Jesus, [born anew] that we may do those good works which God predestined (planned beforehand) for us [taking paths which He prepared ahead of time], that we should walk in them [living the good life which He prearranged and made ready for us to live].

PRAY

Dear heavenly Father, thank you for making me the expression of your glory and grace, and for adorning my heart with the imperishable beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit! What a joy to know that I’m your excellently crafted masterpiece! I’ll tell of your wonderful deeds and wondrous love always.

DAILY BIBLE READING

ONE YEAR
John 7:1-24, 1 Kings 15-17

TWO YEAR
1 Corinthians 9:11-19, Proverbs 11

Act▶
Throughout your day, give God praise for making you so beautiful and glorious, and remember to give nice compliments to others as well.

Rhapsody of Realities TeeVo ; Tuesday, 14th May 2019 ;

Pastor Chris Oyakhilome DSc., DD ;

YOUR OLD LIFE IS GONE ;
(Serve God In The Newness Of Spirit) ;

TO THE BIBLE Romans 7:5-6 AMPC;

“When your old nature was still active, sinful desires were at work within you, making you want to do whatever God said not to and producing sinful deeds, the rotting fruit of death. But now…you can really serve God; not in the old way, mechanically obeying a set of rules, but in the new way, with all of your hearts and minds”

LET’S TALK

To serve God in a new way, or as the King James version puts it “newness of spirit,” means to serve Him as one who’s been recreated in righteousness and true holiness, and not according to the Law or your human senses. 2 Corinthians 5:17 says that if any man be in Christ, he’s a new creation; old things—the old life of the flesh and everything associated with it—are now passed away, and all things have become new. Being born again, you have a newness of life; a Spirit-filled and Spirit-influenced life.

Romans 6:6 says, “Your old evil desires were nailed to the cross with him; that part of you that loves to sin was crushed and fatally wounded, so that your sin-loving body is no longer under sin’s control, no longer needs to be a slave to sin” (TLB). The old life has been crucified with Christ. You have now put on Christ (Galatians 3:27). You didn’t turn over a new leaf, as the world would describe it; it was an actual spiritual rebirth. It was a replacement of the old life with which you were born by your parents, with the indestructible life of God. It’s a brand-new life!

This new life in you transcends all the distractions and debilitating influences of the earthly realm. Romans 6:4 says, “Therefore we were buried with Him through baptism into death, that just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so, we also should walk in newness of life.” The expression, “newness of life” doesn’t suggest a renewed life in terms of refurbishing what was there before; no. It actually means that the old life has been completely replaced by a new one that never existed before. Moreover, this new life is higher and different in quality from human life, because it came from God Himself! Your old nature is completely gone and now, you’ve been raised to a newness of life, to serve God in newness of spirit.

GO DEEPER

Ephesians 4:22-24
that you put off, concerning your former conduct, the old man which grows corrupt according to the deceitful lusts,

and be renewed in the spirit of your mind,

and that you put on the new man which was created according to God, in true righteousness and holiness.

Colossians 3:9-10
Do not lie to one another, since you have put off the old man with his deeds,

and have put on the new man who is renewed in knowledge according to the image of Him who created him,

PRAY

Dear Father, thank you for bringing me into a newness of life, a life that transcends this physical realm! I declare that the failures, defeats, and troubles associated with the old nature are passed away, and I’ve put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after Christ, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

DAILY BIBLE READING

ONE YEAR
John 6:60-71, 1 Kings 12-14

TWO YEAR
1 Corinthians 9:1-10, Proverbs 10

Act
Share this truth with at least two people around you today

Rhapsody of Realities Daily Devotional ; Monday, 13th May 2019  ;

Pastor Chris Oyakhilome DSc., DD ;

THE GIFT OF KIND WORDS ;

Pleasant words are as a honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones (Proverbs 16:24).

The right words are better than gifts of money, and all earthly gifts. Read our opening verse again; it talks about kind words, gracious and pleasant words: they cheer you up, and bring out the best in you. They bring health.

You may give someone nice gifts, but if the words you give to that one aren’t as nice, then your gifts are worthless. The wars in our world are caused by words, and peace comes by words. When Jacob sent gifts ahead of him to his brother, Esau, who had sworn to kill him because of his (Jacob’s) deception, the gifts didn’t mean much to him. It didn’t stop him from advancing towards Jacob to attack him, even after he had seen the gifts.

However, the moment he heard the voice of Jacob, as Jacob addressed him and spoke to him peaceably and lovingly from his heart, it disarmed Esau; his heart melted. Isn’t that what the Bible says? “A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger” (Proverbs 15:1). A kind word will bring healing and work wonders.

Don’t speak grievous, hurtful or hateful words; speak kindly always, from your heart. Use kind words, not flattery. Flattery comes from the lips, and they have no life, no matter how sweet they sound. Flattery is deceptive; don’t flatter with your words. Don’t be like the one David described in Psalm 55:21. He said, “The words of his mouth were smoother than butter, but war was in his heart: his words were softer than oil, yet were they drawn swords.”

Words come from the heart; they reveal your personality and you can’t hide them. Therefore, fill your heart with God’s Words, for out of that abundance, you’ll speak words that heal, lift, encourage, bless and comfort others.

CONFESSION

My thoughts, words, and actions in my daily walk and relationship with others are guided by God’s Word. I’m completely yielded to the Holy Spirit who causes my speech at all times to be gracious, pleasant and winsome, seasoned with salt, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:

Ephesians 4:29 MSG

Watch the way you talk. Let nothing foul or dirty come out of your mouth. Say only what helps, each word a gift.

Colossians 4:6

Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man.

DAILY SCRIPTURE READING

1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:

John 6:25-59 & 1 Kings 10-11

2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:

Mark 10:1-12 & Numbers 1

Rhapsody of Realities TeeVo ; Monday, 13th May 2019  ;

Pastor Chris Oyakhilome DSc., DD ;

MOVE HIGHER!
(Walk In Divine Health)

TO THE BIBLE Mark 7:27 AMPC

“And He said to her, First let the children be fed, for it is not becoming or proper or right to take the children’s bread and throw it to the [little house] dogs.”

LET’S TALK➡
Sometimes, you find Christians who say, “Lord, heal me. I claim my healing.” For the baby and ignorant Christian, God may put up with that for a while. The time comes when He says, “Come on! Grow up!” And such prayers wouldn’t work anymore. Some people have asked me, “Pastor Chris, I used to pray for people and they got healed, and I also prayed for myself and I got healed. However, nowadays, when I pray for myself, nothing happens, even though I still pray for people and they receive healing. What’s gone wrong?”

The problem is simple. God never told you to pray for yourself to be healed. Just because it worked for you when you were a baby Christian doesn’t mean you should go on like that (Acts 17:30). God’s best isn’t for you to be healed, but to walk in divine health. When you’ve matured spiritually, you don’t ask God to heal you, because healing is the children’s bread. Healing isn’t for kings.

In the first level of spiritual growth, you get sick and then you get well, and then the cycle continues; you’re always “believing” God for healing. In the second and higher level, you declare, “Divine health is mine!” You don’t ask for healing; your faith works for divine health. When you feel symptoms of sickness in your body, you declare, “In the Name of Jesus, I command the pain to cease!” and it happens!

So, what level are you at? You’ve got to move to the higher class, where there’re no headaches, fever, or any form of sickness or disease! The Bible says they that dwell in Zion shall not say, “I am sick” (Isaiah 33:24). The reason they don’t say it is because they don’t get sick. You’re an associate of the God-kind; you’ve got the indestructible, “uninfectable” life of God in you. So, where will the sickness come from? Even if you feel any symptoms of sickness, it’s a mirage; shake it off in the Name of Jesus! Walk in divine health and refuse to be sick.

GO DEEPER

1 Corinthians 13:11
When I was a child, I spoke as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child; but when I became a man, I put away childish things.

1 Peter 2:24
who Himself bore our sins in His own body on the tree, that we, having died to sins, might live for righteousness—by whose [a]stripes you were healed

3 John 1:2
Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers.

SPEAK🗣

I live the supernatural life! I’ve got divine health working in every fibre of my being, every cell of my blood, and in every bone of my body! I live the supernatural life, from the crown of my head to the soles of my feet! The Holy Spirit rejuvenates my mortal body, in the Name of Jesus. Amen.

DAILY BIBLE READING

ONE YEAR
John 6:25-59, 1 Kings 10-11

TWO YEAR
1 Corinthians 8:1-13, Proverbs 9

Act▶
Study and meditate on these scriptures: Isaiah 33:24 and Acts 17:30.

Rhapsody of Realities Daily Devotional; Sunday, 12th May 2019  ;
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome DSc., DD;

KEEP YOUR MIND ON HIM(GOD);

For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those [who live] according to the Spirit, the things of the Spirit. For to be carnally minded [is] death, but to be spiritually minded [is] life and peace (Romans 8:5-6 NKJV).

To be carnally minded means to set your mind on fleshly, worldly things. The Christian who is carnally minded is governed or ruled by his senses, emotions and the circumstances of life. The Bible warns that this produces death, a separation from the God-life.

On the other hand, the Christian who is spiritually minded has his attention on the unseen realities of the Kingdom through the Word of God. He lives by the Word and responds to issues and situations on the basis of God’s Word.

Let me give you a simple example: when the man who is carnally minded feels a headache, coupled with fever, his senses tell him, “Now you’re sick; you may have just caught the flu.” And because his focus is on how he feels, he agrees and says, “I think I better see a doctor.”

On the contrary, when the man who is spiritually minded feels the same symptoms, he’s unperturbed, because he knows he’s uninfectable. His attention is on the Word, and according to the Word, divine health is his nature in Christ. Therefore, he says, “I refuse to be sick because I have the life of God in me.”

The Bible lets us know that those who live by the senses cannot please God (Romans 8:8); that’s because they aren’t walking by faith, for without faith, it’s impossible to please God (Hebrews 11:6). Christianity is a walk in faith. Faith is the lifestyle of the just, and the basis for faith is the Word of God. Therefore, let the Word of God dominate your thinking and control your life.

Stay your mind on the Word and the Word alone, and have a life of absolute peace with prosperity. Isaiah 26:3 says, “Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.” The Hebrew word for “Peace” here is “Shalom”—the rest of God, wherein is prosperity, health, strength, etc. Hallelujah!

PRAYER

I refuse to be governed, controlled or ruled by the physical senses; rather, I see, think, talk and live by faith, and respond to issues and situations through the Word. I live in the Word and walk in the full
consciousness of the spiritual Kingdom to which I belong, enjoying the full provisions of the Gospel, in Jesus’ Name. Amen

FURTHER STUDY:

Philippians 4:6-7

6 Be careful for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

Hebrews 12:1-2 AMPC

Therefore then, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses [who have borne testimony to the Truth], let us strip off and throw aside every encumbrance (unnecessary weight) and that sin which so readily (deftly and cleverly) clings to and entangles us, and let us run with patient endurance and steady and active persistence the appointed course of the race that is set before us,

2 Looking away [from all that will distract] to Jesus, Who is the Leader and the Source of our faith [giving the first incentive for our belief] and is also its Finisher [bringing it to maturity and perfection]. He, for the joy [of obtaining the prize] that was set before Him, endured the cross, despising and ignoring the shame, and is now seated at the right hand of the throne of God.

DAILY SCRIPTURE READING

1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:

John 6:1-24 & 1 Kings 9

2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:

Mark 9:38-50 & Numbers 15

Rhapsody of Realities TeeVo ; Sunday, 12th May 2019  ;

Pastor Chris Oyakhilome DSc., DD ;

THE GOD-CARRIERS
(You Carry His Presence In You)

TO THE BIBLE 1 Corinthians 3:16
“Do you not know that you are the temple of God and that the Spirit of God dwells in you?”

LET’S TALK➡
As Christians, it’s so important that we’re conscious of who we are and what we have. You know, sometimes, some people come to church and they say, “Lord, we’ve come into your presence today.” And when they leave, they feel they’ve left the presence of God. Some even pray for the presence of God to come down. But the truth is, as a child of God, you don’t “come” into God’s presence. You come in, and with, His presence! You carry that presence! When you go to church, you go with His presence in you. You’re the temple of the living God, who dwells in you by the Holy Spirit.

When you were born again, Christ took up His abode in the quarters of your heart. He’s in you now, and you’re in Him. He didn’t come into you to leave again after some time; no! He’s with you, and in you, forever! Sadly, a lot of folks don’t know this. But thanks be unto God! We know what we carry. This isn’t an imagination! It’s not a fable. This is the reality. The Spirit of God dwells in you, and He’s the conveyor of the presence and blessings of God, and all that’s been given to us in Christ Jesus.

Now, the power of the Word of God works through knowledge and proclamation. If you don’t know it, it’ll not work. Even though it’s been in the Bible, even though you’ve read it, if you don’t have a Consciousness of it and proclaim it, it’ll not work. You must have the consciousness that you’re a God-carrying vessel. You carry His presence in you everywhere. When you arrive, God arrives! Glory to His Name forever!

GO DEEPER

2 Corinthians 6:16

And what agreement has the temple of God with idols? For you[a]are the temple of the living God. As God has said:
“I will dwell in them
And walk among them.
I will be their God,
And they shall be My people.”

Hebrews 3:6

but Christ as a Son over His own house, whose house we are if we hold fast the confidence and the rejoicing of the hope firm to the end.

John 14:15-17

Jesus Promises Another Helper
“If you love Me, keep My commandments.

16 And I will pray the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may abide with you forever—

17 the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive because it neither sees Him nor knows Him; but you know Him, for He dwells with you and will be in you.

SPEAK🗣

Christ in me is the hope of glory, prosperity, and strength! I’m well! I’m sound because He’s graced my life with His glory, with His presence, and with Himself! Wherever I am, God is, because I’m the carrier of His divine presence. Hallelujah!

DAILY BIBLE READING

ONE YEAR
John 6:1-24, 1 Kings 9:1-28

TWO YEAR
1 Corinthians 7:25-40, Proverbs 8

Act▶
Walk in the consciousness of the presence of God in you, meditating on 1 Corinthians 3:16 throughout today.

Rhapsody of Realities Daily Devotional ;

Pastor Chris Oyakhilome DSc., DD ;

MAKE YOURSELF HAPPY ;

For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost (Romans 14:17).

The recreated human spirit produces endless joy. Thus, it’s easy for everyone and any Christian to be happy, by simply choosing to be.

Someone who’s not happy about himself can’t make anyone else happy. It’s one of the ways you know people who are frustrated; they tend to pass it on. Don’t live that way. You have a responsibility, and a serious one at that, to make yourself happy, especially if you’re a leader at any capacity. God expects that you’ll give those under you godly examples. So, exude joy. Be happy. Under such an atmosphere of joy and gladness, a lot more can be accomplished.

The Spirit of God does more for and with us in an atmosphere of joy and happiness. The reverse is also true: Satan has a field day in the lives and environment of people who are moody and sad. Demons attach themselves to people to make them restless, confused, sad and depressed. This is why you must never give in to sadness or depression. Instead, allow the joy of the Lord well up in your heart. It’s something you do consciously.

When the squeeze is on, and things don’t seem to be working out as expected, laugh. Stir up joy from within. That’s the joy that lasts. When you stir up joy from your spirit like that, before long, irrespective of the daunting challenges, you’d find that there’s an unusual calmness in your spirit. The peace of God that surpasses all understanding will garrison your heart and mind in the Lord (Philippians 4:7).

You can be full of joy twenty-four hours a day, and you should. It’s God’s will for your life. In John 15:11, Jesus said, “These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full.” He’s given you joy that isn’t dependent on the happenings around you; joy that flows from your spirit and rubs off on everything else around you. Activate that joy today, through the Word and the Holy Spirit.

When things get tough, instead of wondering what to do and what the problem is, declare, “I refuse to be confused, depressed, or restless! I have the victory because the greater One lives in me! His joy is my strength and I prevail gloriously in His Name.” Hallelujah! Remember, “…with joy shall ye draw water out of the wells of salvation” (Isaiah 12:3).

PRAYER

Dear Father, I thank you for giving me such a beautiful, extraordinary, exciting, fulfilling, exceptional and excellent life; a glorious life that radiates joy, excellence, and peace. Irrespective of contrary circumstances, your beauty, glory, grace, and righteousness are seen and manifested in me, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:

Psalm 126:2-3
2Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing: then said they among the heathen, The LORD hath done great things for them.
3The LORD hath done great things for us; whereof we are glad.

Nehemiah 8:10
10 Then he said unto them, Go your way, eat the fat, and drink the sweet, and send portions unto them for whom nothing is prepared: for this day is holy unto our LORD: neither be ye sorry; for the joy of the LORD is your strength.

DAILY SCRIPTURE READING

1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:

John 5:31-47 & 1 Kings 7-8

2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:

Mark 9:30-37 & Numbers 14

Rhapsody of Realities TeeVo ; Saturday, 11th May 2019  ;

Pastor Chris Oyakhilome DSc., DD ;

RAISE YOUR HEAD HIGH ;

(You Have God’s Honour And Kingdom Dignity) ;

TO THE BIBLE Romans 8:30 AMPC ;

“And those whom He thus foreordained, He also called; and those whom He called, He also justified (acquitted, made righteous, putting them into right standing with Himself). And those whom He justified, He also glorified [raising them to a heavenly dignity and condition or state of being].”

LET’S TALK➡

Everyone who’s born again has been glorified. It’s not something we’re hoping for or expecting to take place; it’s already happened. You have His glory in your life, and the implication of this is that you’re full of honor and Kingdom dignity! You can’t be dishonored, because His honor is on you! No wonder we have joy unspeakable, and full of glory, even in the midst of adversity! No wonder we’re so passionate for the Gospel; we can’t be persecuted enough to give this up. We have a life-changing message for the whole world.

When we see the youth around the world living a failed life, we feel it, because we know we hold the key to their salvation. We’re compelled to take the Gospel to them because we know that the one who has Christ is brought into a life of honor, glory, and dignity. That some people disregard you, spite you, and persecute you, shouldn’t mean anything to you! Never feel insulted about such things. God Himself has glorified you. No one can change that.

You’ve been glorified. If you’ve suffered anything for the sake of the Gospel, don’t worry; the Lord will reward you at the right time. The more shame men may try to put on you, the more glorious your light shines before the Lord! You’re decorated every time you suffer persecution for His Name’s sake; the glory on you increases. The angels can see the glory. Demons can see it too. And if God were to open your eyes in the spirit, you’d be amazed how glorious you’ve become for the things that you suffered for the sake of the Gospel. Therefore, never despair. Keep doing all that you do for the Lord with greater fervor and unquenchable passion.

GO DEEPER
Ephesians 2:10 AMPC
For we are God’s [own] handiwork (His workmanship), [a]recreated in Christ Jesus, [born anew] that we may do those good works which God predestined (planned beforehand) for us [taking paths which He prepared ahead of time], that we should walk in them [living the good life which He prearranged and made ready for us to live].

Romans 8:17
and if children, then heirs—heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him, that we may also be glorified together.

PRAY🗣
Dear Father, I thank you for your glory in my life, which has set me on the path of honor and kingdom dignity. I’m conscious of, and thankful for your ever-increasing glory and honor in my life, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

DAILY BIBLE READING

ONE YEAR
John 5:31-47, 1 Kings 7-8

TWO YEAR
1 Corinthians 7:10-24, Proverbs 7

Act▶
Look into a mirror and say to yourself: “I live the glorified life, because God has honored, dignified and set me on high above the nations of the world.”