Rhapsody of Realities TeeVo ; Thursday, 11th July 2019 ;

Pastor Chris Oyakhilome DSc., DD ;

“I’VE GOT GREAT PLANS FOR YOU”

(Trust The Lord With Your Life);

TO THE BIBLE Psalm 119:9 MSG;
“How can a young person live a clean life? By carefully reading the map of your Word.”

LET’S TALK➡
As a young person, you’re beautiful, energetic, and enthusiastic; you have your whole life ahead of you. Understand, however, that as you journey into the prime of life, God wants you to have a rich knowledge of His Word so you can make wise choices. That’s because the path you choose today will determine the kind of life you’ll live tomorrow.

Some people make decisions according to the dictates of their senses, but you’re different. God doesn’t want you living merely by your human senses. To live a perfect and balanced life, you must function according to the knowledge of God’s Word. That’s the only way to be in sync with His perfect will; it’s the key to fulfilling His purpose for your life.

Christians who plan their lives without involving God are still infants spiritually. When you grow in Christ, you cease to have your own ways. Instead, you plan according to God’s instructions and directions. Your goal becomes to serve God with your life, to live according to His Word, and to function in the centre of His will. When you do this, everything that you require, within the ambits of His plans for your life, will always be in place.

GO DEEPER

Ephesians 5:17 AMPC
Therefore do not be vague and thoughtless and foolish, but understanding and firmly grasping what the will of the Lord is.

Colossians 4:12
Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ, saluteth you, always laboring fervently for you in prayers, that ye may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God.

PRAY🗣
Dear Father, I thank you for guiding and leading me in the path of your perfect will for my life. I surrender completely to the Lordship and tutelage of your Word and your Spirit today, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Daily Bible Reading

ONE YEAR
Acts 21:1-16, Job 25-28

TWO YEAR
Galatians 3:1-12, Isaiah 31

Act🔽
What plans have you had lately? Review them prayerfully to be sure they align with God’s plans for you.

Rhapsody of Realities Daily Devotional ; Wednesday, 10th July 2019 ;

Pastor Chris Oyakhilome DSc., DD;

BUILDING HIS TEMPLE;

And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock, I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it (Matthew 16:18).

In the Old Testament, there was the first tabernacle, built by Moses, and later, a second tabernacle that was built by Solomon. Then there was the third one and this time, Herod built it, and it was a magnificent temple.

Coming to the New Testament, the Lord Jesus was the first temple. He said in John 2:19, referring to Himself, “…Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up.” The second temple is you, for the Bible says in 1 Corinthians 3:16, “Know ye not that ye are the temple of God…?” Then, the third temple is the Church.

Just as it took Herod, a non-Jew, and the Jews in his day, to build that third magnificent temple, it’s taking the “Jews” and “Gentiles” that have come into Christ to build this third temple—the Church. Each one of us is responsible for building this third temple, the present-day Church.

For every new soul you lead to Christ, you’re adding another material in the building of this temple; you’re beautifying God’s house. This is what our sponsorship and distribution of Rhapsody of Realities, and all our other outreaches around the world are about! We’re building God’s temple. Hallelujah!

This is a job for every one of us; we’re co-laborers with the Lord in building His temple: “For we are laborers together with God…” (1 Corinthians 3:9). Take your service in the Gospel to a higher level. Allow no distractions whatsoever. Take your mind away from yourself. Think more about Him, and the expansion, the growth, spread and influence of His Kingdom.

He said in Matthew 6:33, “…seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.” He already made everything you require for life and godliness available to you (2 Peter 1:3). Therefore, focus all your energies and passion on joining Him to build His Church, touching and transforming lives around the world. Praise God!

CONFESSION

I’m not ashamed of the Gospel of Christ, for it’s the power of God unto salvation to everyone that believes. I’m committed to the spread of the Gospel, bringing men out of darkness into the glorious liberty of the sons of God. I’m changing and transforming lives every day, for the glory of Christ. Hallelujah!

FURTHER STUDY

1 Corinthians 3:9-16
9. For we are laborers together with God: ye are God’s husbandry, ye are God’s building.

10. According to the grace of God which is given unto me, as a wise master builder, I have laid the foundation, and another buildeth thereon. But let every man take heed how he buildeth thereupon.

11. For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ.

12. Now if any man build upon this foundation gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, stubble;

13. Every man’s work shall be made manifest: for the day shall declare it, because it shall be revealed by fire; and the fire shall try every man’s work of what sort it is.

14. If any man’s work abides which he hath built thereupon, he shall receive a reward.

15. If any man’s work shall be burned, he shall suffer loss: but he himself shall be saved; yet so as by fire.

16.Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you?

Matthew 28:19
Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:

DAILY SCRIPTURE READING

1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

Acts 20:17-38 & Job 22-24

2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

Luke 8:1-10 & Joshua 6

Rhapsody of Realities TeeVo; Wednesday, 10th July 2019 ;

Pastor Chris Oyakhilome DSc., DD;

FALL IN LOVE WITH JESUS;

(When You Love The Lord, You Show It Everywhere)

TO THE BIBLEProverbs 23:26 AMPC

“My son, give me your heart and let your eyes observe and delight in my ways.”

LET’S TALK➡
“Roger, are you the only Christian on earth? The way you serve God these days is so over the top! Why don’t you just relax a bit!” Georgine pleaded.

Roger smiled and replied, “I just love the Lord so much; that’s why I serve Him with my whole being.” Roger was known for spending his weekends visiting people at home and telling them about Jesus; he’d even faced a gang of boys in a club and got them born again. This worried Georgine, Roger’s friend, and made her blurt out her earlier statement. She thought he was overdoing it all!

Perhaps, like Georgine, others might think you’re crazy for loving the Lord and serving Him this way, but no one is ever a fool for following and loving Jesus Christ. Living for Him and giving Him your very best is the highest calling and greatest honor (2 Corinthians 5:15).

This was David’s mentality as seen in 2 Samuel 24:24 (GNB) where he said, “…I will not offer to the LORD my God sacrifices that have cost me nothing….” For him, only the very best was good enough for God. No wonder he had so much wisdom and wealth. When you give the Lord your all and trust Him with your life, He’ll make your life pleasurable and worth living.

When you give Him the best of you and the best of what you have, He’ll reward you for your action of faith and trust. Walking with the Lord positions you for the glory-life; you become as a tree planted by the rivers of water, and everything you do prospers (Psalm 1:3). You experience maximum fulfillment and joy in life because your passion, emotions, desires, and appetites are founded on Christ.

Go Deeper

Deuteronomy 6:5 MSG
Love GOD, your God, with your whole heart: love him with all that’s in you, love him with all you’ve got!

Isaiah 40:31
31 But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary, and they shall walk, and not faint.

Colossians 3:1-4
If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God.

2 Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.

3 For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God.

4 When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory.

PRAY🗣
Dear Lord, my life is for your glory. I live to bring you honor as I serve you with passion and wholehearted devotion. Thank you for the opportunity to know and serve you, and to express your love and righteousness to my world. Amen.

Daily Bible Reading

ONE YEAR
Acts 20:17-38, Job 22-24

TWO YEAR
Galatians 2:13-21, Isaiah 30

Act🔽
Spend some time in worship now. With hands lifted to heaven, express your love for your heavenly Father, and tell Him how grateful you are to be His beloved child.

Rhapsody of Realities Daily Devotional ; Tuesday, 9th July 2019 ;

Pastor Chris Oyakhilome DSc., DD;

THE WAY TO THE FATHER’S PRESENCE;

Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me (John 14:6).

The saddest day in human history was when Adam, having sinned against God, was driven away from the presence of God, together with his wife, Eve.

Man had been in fellowship with God, being in God’s image and likeness. The Bible says God sent an angel with a flaming sword to stay at the gate of the garden to disallow Adam from re-entering the Garden of Eden.

Suddenly, man (Adam) discovers something: the rich fellowship that he had with God was over. That was the beginning of religion. Man began to do everything he could to get that divine presence again.

All the religions of the world today are seeking the same thing: the lost presence. Man had no way to get back into that presence until Jesus came. He made a startling statement. He said, “I am the WAY…no one comes to the Father, except by me!” (John 14:6). He’s the way to “the lost presence.”

This was what Adam needed. This was what Abraham, Moses, the Jewish Priesthood, all needed: the way to the Father’s presence! Jesus is that way! “By a new and living way, which he hath consecrated for us, through the veil, that is to say, his flesh” (Hebrews 10:20).

There’s no veil, no separation anymore between us and the Father; He’s brought us into God’s presence, and the Bible says, “In His presence is the fullness of joy” (Psalm 16:11). There’s no joy like what you have in the presence of God. What a glorious life we have in Christ!

If you haven’t found your way into His presence, if you’re not yet born again, this is your moment! There’s no need to wallow in sin, defeat, and ignorance anymore. There’s no enmity between you and God anymore. All you have to do is confess the Lordship of Jesus over your life, and your spirit will be recreated to begin an exciting life in His presence for eternity.

PRAYER

Dear Father, I’m forever grateful for your unconditional love, which you’ve lavished on me, and the awesome privilege of being a bona fide member of your great family. I enjoy the blessings and benefits of my oneness with you, conscious of your glory in my life, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY

Psalm 16:11
Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is the fulness of joy; at thy right hand, there are pleasures for evermore.

Ephesians 2:18-19
18 For through him we both have access by one Spirit unto the Father.

19 Now, therefore, ye are no more strangers and foreigners but fellow-citizens with the saints, and of the household of God;

Romans 5:1-2
Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:
2 By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.

DAILY SCRIPTURE READING

1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

Acts 20:1-16 & Job 19-21

2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

Luke 7:36-50 & Joshua 5

Rhapsody of Realities TeeVo; Tuesday, 9th July 2019;

Pastor Chris Oyakhilome DSc., DD;

STICK TO YOUR FAITH!
(You Need Prevailing Faith To Win In Life);

TO THE BIBLE Romans 10:17 NIV
“Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word about Christ.”

LET’S TALK➡
Let me tell you an intriguing story about prevailing faith. Several years ago, there was this young guy who wanted to study law at the university where I was a student at the time, but he was unable to gain admission. He had prayed and prophesied, but each time he went to the admissions office, he was denied.

I knew the problem was that he hadn’t yet grown his faith strong enough for it to prevail in that situation, so I thought to give him the opportunity to strengthen his faith. He came to my room one evening and I slotted an audio message on faith in the tape player and told him: “Listen to this until faith comes. If faith doesn’t come, you’re not leaving this room!” Then I stepped outside the room, locked the door, and kept the keys in my pocket.

I checked at intervals to know what was going on, and by night-time, he was declaring God’s Word so loudly and boldly that I was sure he was full of faith. So, I opened the door and let him out. Guess what? After praying and prophesying the next morning, he went to the admissions office and sure enough, he got his admission to study Law. He went on to become a judge.

What does this tell you? For your faith to prevail such that you win all the time, you need to feed on the Word. You need to keep bombarding your spirit with the Word until it literally oozes out of your being! That’s how to grow your faith to triumph—you get the Word into your system so much that you can only think, talk, and live the Word!

Go Deeper
Matthew 17:19-20 CEV; John 8:31 MSG

Speak🗣
Dear heavenly Father, I thank you because every time your Word enters into my spirit, It produces in me strong faith—such faith that works all the time. Today, as I give myself to the ministry of the Word— listening, meditating and doing what it says, I triumph in all things and my profiting appears to all, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Daily Bible Reading

ONE YEAR
Acts 20:1-16, Job 19-21

TWO YEAR
Galatians 2:3-12, Isaiah 29

Act🔽
1. Visit Pastor Chris’ Digital Library app on your mobile device. 2. Search for and listen to the message, “The Integrity Of The Word” in the different volumes to build your faith strong. You’ll be glad you did!

Rhapsody of Realities TeeVo; Monday, July 8th , 2019;

Pastor Chris Oyakhilome DSc., DD;

FAR ABOVE ALL RULE;
(You Operate With The Highest Authority);

TO THE BIBLE Ephesians 1:19-21 AMPC;

“…What is the immeasurable and unlimited and surpassing greatness of His power in and for us who believe, as demonstrated in the working of His mighty strength, which He exerted in Christ when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His [own] right hand in the heavenly [places], far above all rule and authority and power and dominion and every name that is named [above every title that can be conferred], not only in this age and in this world, but also in the age and the world which are to come.”

LET’S TALK
From our opening scripture, the word “rule” means two things: “the authority that governs” and “the decree by which authority governs.” In other words, it refers to the rulership and its rules. The Word of God lets us know that Jesus Christ has been set far above all rule, authority, power, dominion, and every name that is named, or title that can be conferred, not only in this age and world but also in the age and world to come.

Wow! Jesus has the most powerful name there is; He’s got everything under His authority, and this is not going to change! He’s the reigning King, and His reign is forever! Ephesians 2:6 says, “And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus” (NIV). So you’re seated with Christ, far above all rule.

The Wuest Translation renders the words “far above all rule” in Ephesians 1:21 as “over and above every government.” This means you’re not of this world, but from the government of heaven. Wherever you go in this world, always remember that you’re over and above every rule, authority, and government; you play by a different set of rules. Have this consciousness that you’re not an ordinary person.

Go Deeper
Luke 10:19 AMPC
* Behold! I have given you authority and power to trample upon serpents and scorpions, and [physical and mental strength and ability] over all the power that the enemy [possesses]; and nothing shall in any way harm you.*

Luke 10:19 MSG
See what I’ve given you? Safe passage as you walk on snakes and scorpions, and protection from every assault of the Enemy. No one can put a hand on you.

Speak
Dear heavenly Father, I thank you for the authority you’ve given me in the Name of Jesus. I declare that as I function in that Name, every evil work around me is destroyed, and only those things that are consistent with your plans and purposes for me are established, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Daily Bible Reading

ONE YEAR
Acts 19:8-41, Job 15-18

TWO YEAR
Galatians 1:18-2:1-2, Isaiah 28

Act
Go through your day with the consciousness that you’re supernatural, having all authority in the Name of Jesus. No matter what you face today, declare that, in the Name of Jesus, you’re ruling and reigning over it.

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONAL

THE ENERGY OF THE SPIRIT.

Monday, July 8th, 2019

Pastor Chris Oyakhilome;

Whereunto I also labour, striving according to his working, which worketh in me mightily (Colossians 1:29).

In our opening verse, Paul refers to the inherent ability, the energy of the Spirit at work in him. This isn’t exclusive to Paul but to each and every one of us that has the Holy Spirit. Like Paul, be conscious of this divine energy at work in you.

It makes no difference what challenges you face in the course of your day; there’s a force—an empowerment—at work in you to blaze through the barriers. It’s the energy of the Spirit. The Apostle Paul referenced this same power in 2 Corinthians 3:5 when he said by the Spirit, “Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think anything as of ourselves; but our sufficiency is of God.”

We have a sufficiency; we have the ability of God’s Spirit at work in us, because we have the light of God in us. The Bible says, “…Christ in you, the hope of glory” (Colossians 1:27). The power of God is at work in you, coursing through your being. Become conscious of this.

The Apostle Paul was conscious of this divine energy working in him from within. The word he used in our opening verse for “working” is the Greek, “energeia” which refers to superhuman energy. Paul, filled with the Holy Spirit, recognized that the “working,” the operational power of God, was in him. What a consciousness!

Have you come to the point in your life where you know and you can say confidently that there’s a superhuman power at work in you? You ought to know. You’re not labouring or striving by your physical might or human ingenuity, but by the energy of the Spirit.

This energy isn’t at work in you sparingly, but mightily, meaning that you can’t wear out! What a life you’ve got! Now you can further understand Paul’s submission by the Spirit in 2 Corinthians 4:16: _*“For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day.

CONFESSION

My potentials are limitless because I’m divinely endued to live the life of glory, according to God’s mighty power which works in me mightily! With that divine ability working in me, I achieve results that are beyond my physical ability. The Holy Ghost lives in me; He works in me! He carries out His ministry through me! Hallelujah!

FURTHER STUDY: Philippians 2:13* For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of [his] good pleasure.

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

Micah 3:8 But truly I am full of power by the spirit of the LORD, and of judgment, and of might, to declare unto Jacob his transgression, and to Israel his sin.

DAILY SCRIPTURE READING

1-Year Bible Reading Plan=>* Acts 19:8-41 & Job 15-18

2-Year Bible Reading Plan=>* Luke 7:18-35 & Joshua 3-4

Rhapsody of Realities Daily Devotional ; Sunday, 7th July 2019 ;

Pastor Chris Oyakhilome DSc., DD ;

THE CHURCH IS CALLED “THE WAY” ;

And Saul, yet breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went unto the high priest, And desired of him letters to Damascus to the synagogues, THAT IF HE FOUND ANY OF THIS WAY… (Acts 9:1-2).

From the underlined portion of the scripture above, we see that the Church was already being called “The Way” in the days of the apostles. It’s very interesting that the Church would be called “the way,” after Jesus said in John 14:6, “…I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.”

This shows our inextricable oneness with Him. As He is, so are we in this world. We are today, the WAY to the Father, the WAY to His presence. Hallelujah! In Acts 22:4, the Apostle Paul, while narrating his persecution of the Church, said, “I persecuted THE FOLLOWERS OF THIS WAY to their death, arresting both men and women and throwing them into prison” (NIV). Then again, in Acts 24:14, he said, “However, I admit that I worship the God of our fathers as a follower of the Way, which they call a sect…” (NIV).

They called the early Church, “The way.” The Lord describes Himself said, “I am the way” (John 14:6)! A new and living way was revealed in Jesus; and because we’re now the bearers of His message, we’ve become the way.

This is too much for the religious mind, but it’s what the Word shows. We’re the way to the Father! We’re not only to show men the presence of God but also ordained to usher them in. Blessed be God! Obadiah 1:21 says, “And saviors shall come up on mount Zion to judge the mount of Esau, and the kingdom shall be the LORD’S.”

Note: it doesn’t say, “A savior shall come up on mount Zion.” Rather, it says, “Saviours,” meaning there’d be many saviors from Zion, and we—the Church—are the saviors from Zion. We’re bearers of the divine order, carriers, and dispensers of eternal verities. Praise God forevermore!

PRAYER

Heavenly Father, thank you for qualifying me to be an ambassador of Christ, showing men and women the way to the Kingdom. I recognize that I’m the hope and light of the world; I function in this ministry of reconciliation with everything that I am and with all that I have, ushering many in my world into the Kingdom, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:

Matthew 10:5-8
5. These twelve Jesus sent forth, and commanded them, saying, Go not into the way of the Gentiles, and into the city of the Samaritans enter ye not:

6 But go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.

7 And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand.

8 Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye have received, freely give.

2 Corinthians 5:18-19
18 And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation;

19 To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation.

Hebrews 10:19-20
19. Having, therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus,

20 By a new and living way, which he hath consecrated for us, through the veil, that is to say, his flesh;

DAILY SCRIPTURE READING

1-Year Bible Reading Plan

Acts 18:24-19:1-7 & Job 12-14

2-Year Bible Reading Plan

Luke 7:11-17 & Joshua 1-2

Rhapsody of Realities TeeVo;

Pastor Chris Oyakhilome DSc., DD;

FREE, RELIABLE CONSULTATION ;
(The Holy Spirit  – You’ve Got The Best Guidance Counsellor In You);

TO THE BIBLE Psalm 32:8 GNB
“The LORD says, “I will teach you the way you should go; I will instruct you and advise you.”

LET’S TALK
Hazel had a lot of frustration etched all over her features. Indeed, she had been going through a rough patch of late and everyone around her knew about it; she made sure of that! She had basically gone from one person to another (everyone except her Pastor) asking their help and advice on what to do about her problems. But the more advice she got, the more confused she became.

Many, like Hazel, would rather go to friends for help when they’re in a challenging situation. Sadly, those they meet for help only provide them counsel that doesn’t work, because it’s based on human reasoning and sense knowledge. But as a Christian, you don’t have to settle for that. The Holy Spirit lives in you and He can tell you what to do in every situation for you to always win.

The Bible shows us how Joshua captured Jericho by relying on the Holy Spirit (Joshua 5:13-15). I admonish you today to learn to consult with the Holy Spirit for answers. Ask Him for guidance and direction concerning everything you do. When you face challenges that seem insurmountable, don’t make human consultations your first recourse. Call on the Holy Spirit, and He’ll tell you what to do. He’ll give you the strategies to employ. Depend on Him at all times, for He’s with you, in you, and for you! If you’ll only ask Him, He’ll teach you, lead you, and guide you into victory and triumph in everything you do.

GO DEEPER
John 16:13
13 However, when He, the Spirit of truth, has come, He will guide you into all truth; for He will not speak on His own authority, but whatever He hears He will speak; and He will tell you things to come.

SPEAK
Dear Holy Spirit, thank you for guiding and leading me in the path of victory and success always. I declare that I’ll never walk in darkness, confusion or uncertainty, because you’re my light. You teach me the way that I should go and guide me all the time. I love and appreciate you dearly!

DAILY BIBLE READING

ONE YEAR
Acts 18:24-19:1-7, Job 12-14

TWO YEAR
Galatians 1:10-17, Isaiah 27

Act
Talk to the Holy Spirit right now: pour out your heart to Him and listen to the Word also. He’ll witness with your spirit and let you know what to do in and about that situation.