Rhapsody of Realities TeeVo ; Saturday, March 30th, 2019 ;
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome DSc, D.D

LOOK INTO THE GLASS
(Beholding Yourself In Christ Jesus)

TO THE BIBLE 2 Corinthians 3:18
“But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as by the Spirit of the Lord.”

LET’S TALK➡
“Glass” as used in the verse above is the Greek “katoptrizomai” and it means to mirror oneself. The Word of God is the mirror of God that reflects the real you, and that real you is the glory of God. Paul explains by the Spirit that we’re transformed into what we see as we study and meditate on the Word.

The glory of the Word is an ever-increasing glory. 2 Corinthians 3:18 NIV says, “And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.” As you look, you see more glory and the result is that you become the image (the “more glory”) that you see. Hallelujah!

James 1:23 says, “For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man observing his natural face in a mirror.” Your job is to keep beholding (looking) at the glory of God in a mirror. Hold that mirror before you all the time, and surely, the Word will cause a transformation in your life. It’ll change your state and install you in your “estate.”

This is what you need, if you’ve been trying to break certain unwholesome habits. Don’t say, “I’m working on changing,” no; don’t work on changing; just do what God says, and the change will take place. Keep studying and meditating on the Word and you’ll be metamorphosed—changed— from glory to glory; it’s an extraordinary ministry of the Word of God in our spirits. The more you behold Him in the Word, the more you see that you’re exactly like Him. No wonder He tells us, “…as He is, so are we in this world” (1 John 4:17). Use the mirror of God every day. Look at yourself in the Word and see yourself in Him.

Go Deeper
2 Corinthians 3:18 AMPC
18 And all of us, as with unveiled face, [because we] continued to behold [in the Word of God] as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are constantly being transfigured into His very own image in ever increasing splendor and from one degree of glory to another; [for this comes] from the Lord [Who is] the Spirit.

Joshua 1:8
This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you[a]shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success.

Pray🗣
Dear Father, I thank you for the ministry of your Word in my life. As I contemplate your Word today, your glory and power are revealed and released in my spirit. I’m transfigured from glory to glory, in ever
increasing splendour, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Daily Bible Reading📚
ONE YEAR
Luke 8:22-39, Joshua 5-6

TWO YEAR
Romans 4:11-25, Psalm 102

Act▶
Meditate on 1 John 4:17 and then speak in tongues for at least five minutes.

Rhapsody of Realities TeeVo ; Thursday, March 28th 2019
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome DSc, D.D ;

HE’S YOUR ALL!
(He’s Given You All Things, Including Himself)

TO THE BIBLE 1 Corinthians 3:21-22
“Therefore let no one boast in men. For all things are yours: whether Paul or Apollos or Cephas, or the world or life or death, or things present or things to come—all are yours.”

LET’S TALK➡

Romans 6:23 (NIV) says, “For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” That’s a fundamental truth of the Gospel: the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ!
However, as you get higher in the understanding of the Gospel, you’d discover that Jesus really doesn’t stand away and give you eternal life; He’s Himself eternal life. In giving you eternal life, He actually gave you Himself.

No wonder, the Apostle Paul, by the Spirit, said, “… all things are yours” (1 Corinthians 3:21). That’s because all things are in Christ, and He’s in you. Therefore, all things are yours, things present and things to come. He couldn’t see anything that wasn’t already yours. The day you come to terms with the fact that all things are yours, it’ll change your thinking and prayer life. You’d stop asking God for things. If it’s true that all things are yours (and it’s true), what then could you possibly be asking for?

Stop praying and asking God for healing; take divine health, for it’s yours in Christ Jesus. If all things are yours because Christ is in you, it means that divine health is already yours; you don’t have to pray or ask for what’s already yours. What you do is to acknowledge what belongs to you (Philemon 1:6); claim ownership of it in your words and actions. That’s how to walk in the Word and in the Spirit; affirming the Word in faith, irrespective and independent of circumstances.

God is your source and your sufficiency. In Him, you have all things. Refuse to be conscious of lack, because in reality, there’s nothing you don’t have. Christ is in you, and Christ is everything. Hallelujah!

Go Deeper🔥
2 Peter 1:3
as His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtue,

Colossians 1:27
To them God willed to make known what are the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles: [a]which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.

1 John 5:11-12
And this is the testimony: that God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son. 12 He who has the Son has [a]life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have life.

Pray🙏
Dear Father, I thank you for giving me all things in Christ Jesus. I rejoice, knowing that all my needs are met, because Christ is my source and my sufficiency! He’s my all; in Him I have all I require for life and godliness. Hallelujah!

Daily Bible Reading📚
ONE YEAR
Luke 7:36-50, Joshua 1-2

TWO YEAR
Romans 3:26-31, Psalm 98-100

Act▶
Declare what you’ve got in Christ by saying this: “I’m a rich child of a rich God and all things are mine. I’m a joint-heir with Christ and a possessor of all things.”

Rhapsody Of Realities Daily Devotional ; Tuesday, March 26th, 2019
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Dsc DD ;

THE HOLY SPIRIT IS THE FATHER IN YOU

Believest thou not that I am in the Father, and the Father in me? the words that I speak unto you I speak not of myself: but the Father that dwelleth in me, he doeth the works (John 14:10).

The Lord Jesus, when He walked the earth, walked in union with the Father, and was constantly mindful of the Father’s indwelling and abiding presence. When He said in the verse above, “…the Father that dwelleth in me…,” He was referring to the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of God. He’s not just an influence or a mysterious wind, as
some people think. He’s the Father that lives in you! He’s not far away.

Become conscious that you’re not alone; you’re in the Father, and the Father is in you. You’re one with Him. 1 Corinthians 6:17 talks about your inseparable union with the Father: “…he that is joined unto the Lord is one spirit.” This is the reason you can enjoy rich fellowship with Him, and walk in union with Him. Jesus came to make our glorious union and fellowship with the Father possible.

There’s no need to try to reach out to God as though He were far away; He’s in you, and you’re in Him. 2 Corinthians 5:17 says, “…if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature….” You came into Him (Christ) by the New Birth. So, you’re in Him now. Then in Colossians 1:27, we read that He’s in you; Christ is in you. Thus, like Jesus, you’re in the Father, and the Father is in you through the Holy Ghost. Hallelujah!

The Holy Spirit is in you to reveal God’s blessings to you, and teach you how to walk in them. Recognise His ministry in your life, and there’ll be no fear, no worries, and no darkness in your life. With Him, you’re a victor and a success forever.

PRAYER
Blessed Holy Spirit, thank you for transporting me into my place of divine inheritance, to fulfil my destiny in the Lord. You cause me to reign in righteousness, and experience peace, prosperity, divine health, and a glorious fellowship with you; for these and more, I’m grateful. Your indwelling presence has made me more than a man, causing your glory to be revealed always through me, in Jesus’ Name. Amen

FURTHER STUDY:

John 14:16-17
16 And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever;
17 Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you.

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

Colossians 1:26-27
26 Even the mystery which hath been hid from ages and from generations, but now is made manifest to his saints:
27 To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory:

1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Luke 6:17-49 & Deuteronomy 31-32

2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Matthew 26:1-13 & Exodus 35

Rhapsody of Realities TeeVo ; Tuesday, March 26th 2019;
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome DSc, D.D ;

THE CHURCH AND YOU
(The Ministry Of God’s Word And His Spirit In Church)

TO THE BIBLE Psalm 119:66-67 AMPC

“Teach me good judgment, wise and right discernment, and knowledge, for I have believed (trusted, relied on, and clung to) Your commandments. Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now Your word do I keep [hearing, receiving, loving, and obeying it].”

LET’S TALK➡
The Psalmist said in Psalm 119:66, “Teach me good judgment and knowledge, For I believe Your commandments.” In other words, “Teach me how to say what I should say, when to say it, and to say it rightly.” This can only come as you yield yourself to the ministry of the Word and the Holy Spirit, and being in church gives you such an opportunity. Through the ministry of the Word and the Spirit in the church, you receive divine counsel and sound doctrine that help you live victoriously.

Make it a priority to attend church services and meetings consistently, and make it a habit to be punctual. Be ever more committed to be early at church, just as you would at your regular classes at school. In church, the Holy Spirit brings you knowledge, understanding, and sound judgment. The different activities that make up the church service were designed for your spiritual growth, comfort, and edification. By being present, you make the corporate ministry of the Word and the ministry of the Holy Spirit available to yourself.

If for any reason you’re not going to be able to make it for a service in your local church, find out about the possibility of online attendance, so you can participate from wherever you are. The Church is the ground and pillar of truth; it’s the place where you’re taught God’s Word and thoroughly equipped to live the authentic Christian life. It’s
the place where you’re taught how to use the Word, live in the Word, live by the Word, and live through the Word.

Go Deeper🔥
Matthew 16:18; Luke 4:16; Ephesians 4:11-13

Matthew 16:18
18 And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not [a]prevail against it.

Luke 4:16
Jesus Rejected at Nazareth
16 So He came to Nazareth, where He had been brought up. And as His custom was, He went into the synagogue on the Sabbath day, and stood up to read.

Ephesians 4:11-13
11 And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, 12 for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the [a]edifying of the body of Christ, 13 till we all come to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a perfect man, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ;

Pray🙏
Dear Father, thank you for teaching me sound judgment through your Word. I’m delighted to belong in a local assembly, where I’m taught the Word, equipped, trained, nurtured, built and edified for victorious living, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Daily Bible Reading📚
ONE YEAR
Luke 6:17-49, Deuteronomy 31-32

TWO YEAR
Romans 3:13-19, Psalm 95-96

Act▶
Plan to be in church tomorrow, and also go out to remind those you’ve won to the Lord about attending tomorrow’s service.

Rhapsody Of Realities Daily Devotional ; Monday, March 25, 2019
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Dsc DD ;

THE MESSAGE OF FAITH

So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God (Romans 10:17).

When Jesus ministered, faith came alive in the hearts of His hearers. He let them know who God is, His eternal will, and what He’s already done for them. He said, “Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you” (Matthew 7:7). In Mark 11:22-23, He taught the people, saying, “…Have faith in God. For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith.”

Neither the Pharisees nor the Sadducees ever taught the people about having the God-kind of faith, about believing and receiving. Many were enthralled by His message, because it inspired faith in their hearts towards God. They had thought that God only blessed
whomever He chose. They had assumed that God wasn’t concerned about them. But Jesus taught that God loves everyone unconditionally, and all it takes to receive from Him is to simply believe: “…If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth” (Mark 9:23).

As they watched Him cast out devils, open blind eyes, unstop deaf ears, and even raise the dead with an unusual demonstration of authority, many were convinced and had faith in the Father’s love for them. The Bible says many believed in His name, when they saw the miracles that He did (John 2:23). His message made it possible for them to believe and relate to a God that they couldn’t see physically. He made the Father real to them through His message of faith.

That’s the same message He sent us to preach and teach around the world. He said in John 20:21, “…as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you.” If today, you’re faced with a situation that seems to have defied solution, you can trust God for a miracle. It makes no difference what the case is; only believe! It makes no difference if it’s a dead womb, a dead body, a dead business, or some other problem. He’s the God who “quickens” the dead! He gives life to the dead, and can breathe life into any seemingly dead situation. Glory to His Name forever!

PRAYER
Dear Father, you’re the great God of glory, and I worship you for your greatness, your love, your mercy, and your kindness. Thank you for giving me a victorious and glorious life in Christ; I win today and always, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:
Hebrews 11:1 (AMPC)
Now faith is the assurance (the confirmation, [a]the title deed) of the things [we] hope for, being the proof of things [we] do not see and the conviction of their reality [faith perceiving as real fact what is not revealed to the senses].

2 Corinthians 4:18
While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal.

1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Luke 6:1-16 & Deuteronomy 29-30

2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Matthew 25:31-46 & Exodus 34

Rhapsody of Realities TeeVo ; Monday, March 25, 2019
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome DSc, D.D ;

“MAKARIOS”
(In Christ Jesus, You’re Supremely Blessed)

TO THE BIBLE John 20:28-29
“…Thomas answered and said to Him, “My Lord and my God!” Jesus said to him, “Thomas, because you have seen Me, you have believed. Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.”

LET’S TALK➡
“Blessed” in the verse above is the Greek “makarios,” and it means, “to be supremely blessed.” It’s a transcendental blessing. It means you’ve been lifted beyond the ordinary realm. The believing ones are independent of circumstances. They’ve been lifted to another level. “Makarios” is a blessing of separation and lifting. This isn’t the Greek word “eulogeo,” which means things are conferred on you, but “makarios,” where you’re separated, lifted and then others take special notice of you and say, “That guy is supremely blessed; he’s not like us; he doesn’t belong here.”

This awesome blessing is something totally new from the Master about the new creation. He says, “Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.” He’s referring to those who have been freed from their senses or the flesh. This was what Paul was able to grasp which many of the disciples couldn’t quite comprehend. He tells us in Romans 8:1, “There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit.” In other words, this refers to the Church that lives in the world, but has been transported beyond this realm of human limitations; the sense-realm.

Ephesians 3:17 says Christ dwells in your heart by faith, not by feeling or sensory perception. We’re not like those who say, “I feel the presence of God in me now;” no! We’ve passed that level! We’ve been transported (“Makarios”) beyond that realm. We’ve been catapulted by faith into the realm of existence where the Word of God is the only reality; the realm where we walk by faith and not by sight. This is the new creation; we’re supremely blessed! Hallelujah!

Go Deeper🔥
Hebrews 10:38
38 Now the[a] just shall live by faith;
But if anyone draws back,
My soul has no pleasure in him.”

Ephesians 1:3
Redemption in Christ
3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ,

2 Corinthians 5:7
7 For we walk by faith, not by sight.

Pray🙋‍♂
I thank you, righteous Father, for blessing me beyond measure and transporting me into the realm where there’re no limitations. I walk by faith and not by sight; I live in, and by the Word only. I proclaim that all spiritual blessings in heavenly places are mine, and I walk in victory, righteousness, and dominion forever, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Daily Bible Reading📚
ONE YEAR
Luke 6:1-16, Deuteronomy 29-30

TWO YEAR
Romans 3:1-12, Psalm 94

Act▶
Commit Ephesians 1:3 and 2 Corinthians 5:7 to memory

Rhapsody of Realities TeeVo ; Sunday, March 24, 2019 ;
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome DSc, D.D ;

KEEP YOUR KIT ON
(Put On God’s Armour Before “The Evil Day”)

TO THE BIBLE Ephesians 6:12-13 CEV
“For we are not fighting against human beings but against the wicked spiritual forces in the heavenly world, the rulers, authorities, and cosmic powers of this dark age. So put on God’s armor now! Then when the evil day comes, you will be able to resist the enemy’s attacks; and after fighting to the end, you will still hold your ground.”

LET’S TALK➡
The Apostle Paul says in Ephesians 5:16 that we ought to be “redeeming the time, because the days are evil.” Each day comes with its negative influences and circumstances, but God expects that we master each day and walk in the dominion of the Spirit. On the other hand, I’ll like to point out his more emphasised admonition in today’s opening verse. He refers to a specific day of trouble—“the evil day”—the day when trouble strikes. Can such a day be anticipated and nipped in the bud? Emphatically, yes! Through the guidance of the Word and the Holy Spirit in your life, you’ll always be victorious in this day of trouble.

It’s no use praying for God to protect you from or dreading the evil day. He’s already told you what to do, and that’s to put on the whole armour of God! Don’t wait till it comes before you wear your kit; keep it on always, so that in that day of adversity, you’ll come out unscathed and victorious. Refuse to be caught unawares.

Resist and prevail against the onslaught of satan by acting on the Word: Stand firm with the belt of truth buckled around your waist! Have on the breastplate of righteousness. Have your feet fitted and ready to proclaim the Gospel of peace. Above all, take the shield of faith, the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the rhema (spoken Word) of God (Ephesians 6:14-17). God’s Word is the solution, answer, ability, and empowerment that you need in the day of trouble. Therefore, take your study and meditation on the Word seriously. Respond always with the Word and you’ll forever be victorious.

Go Deeper🔥
2 Corinthians 2:14
Now thanks be to God who always leads us in triumph in Christ, and through us [a]diffuses the fragrance of His knowledge in every place.

1 John 4:4
You are of God, little children, and have overcome them, because He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world.

2 Corinthians 10:4-5
For the weapons of our warfare are not [a]carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, 5 casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ,

Pray🙏
Dear Father, your Word prevails in me and puts me over always. I triumph gloriously over the adversary and all adversities by the power of your Word, through which I totally discomfit, render inoperative and ineffective, the wiles, and machinations of the enemy, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Daily Bible Reading📚
ONE YEAR
Luke 5:17-39, Deuteronomy 28

TWO YEAR
Romans 2:21-29, Psalm 92-93

Act▶
Write the different parts of God’s armour below and indicate what each part represents (Ephesians 6:14-18).

Rhapsody of Realities TeeVo; Wednesday, March 20, 2019;
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome DSc, D.D ;

GET TO PRAYING;
(You Can Effect The Changes You Desire Through Prayer)

TO THE BIBLE Luke 18:1, 7 MSG
“Jesus told them a story showing that it was necessary for them to pray consistently and never quit…. ‘What makes you think God won’t step in and work justice for his chosen people, who continue to cry out for help? Won’t he stick up for them?’”

LET’S TALK➡
Carl kept looking at his watch over and over. “Seriously! Only ten minutes!” he thought, “I thought I’d prayed for an hour. But really, do I need to pray long hours before God hears or answers me since He knows everything?” Prayer, in reality, isn’t about the length or duration, but applying the right and effective principles while talking to the Lord and addressing various issues. It’s communication and fellowship to be enjoyed than endured, because you have a loving relationship with Jesus Christ, and He’s the One who admonishes us to pray without giving up.

Besides, you can change anything through prayer, so why not engage in it more? The divine power necessary to cause that change facing you is in you; it was deposited in you the moment you received the Holy Spirit into your life (Acts 1:8). James 5:16 says, “…The earnest (heartfelt, continued) prayer of a righteous man makes tremendous power available [dynamic in its working]” (AMPC). So keep praying! There’s nothing too difficult for God to do (Jeremiah 32:27). He’s the God of possibilities, and He’s given you the power of attorney to use the Name of Jesus and effect the changes you desire.

The God to whom you pray, reigns and rules in the affairs of men: “…in order that the living may know that the Most High rules in the kingdom of men, gives it to whomever He will, and sets over it the lowest of men” (Daniel 4:17). He’s given you the authority to decree a thing and have it established (Job 22:28). Therefore, in praying for the things that you want, letthese thoughts always be in your mind.

Go Deeper🔥
Psalm 122:6
6 Pray for the peace of Jerusalem:
“May they prosper who love you.

1 Timothy 2:1-3
Pray for All Men
Therefore I [a]exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, 2 for kings and all who are in [b]authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and [c]reverence. 3 For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior,

1 Thessalonians 5:17
pray without ceasing,

Pray🙋‍♂
Dear Father, I thank you for teaching me to pray without ceasing. I thank you for your divine power that’s made manifest in the areas that concern me today, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Daily Bible Reading📚
ONE YEAR
Luke 3:1-38, Deuteronomy 16-17

TWO YEAR
Romans 1:13-23, Psalm 87-88

Act▶
Outline certain areas of your life that you want changed, and begin praying in tongues and in your understanding about these areas.

My Notes✒

Rhapsody of Realities TeeVo;Monday, March 18, 2019
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome DSc, D.D;

PARENTS ARE COOL TOO
(Don’t Disregard Parental Counsel)

TO THE BIBLE Proverbs 1:8-9 GNB📖
“My child, pay attention to what your father and mother tell you. Their teaching will improve your character as a handsome turban or a necklace improves your appearance.”

LET’S TALK➡
Some teenagers think that their parents aren’t trendy enough to guide them in areas of fashion and clothing, future careers, and when it comes to choosing friends. That’s not always the case. Today’s opening scripture clearly helps you understand the value of parental guidance in your life as a young person. The instructions that they give you are actually part of God’s great gifts to you, to help you develop solid character and discipline. They provide for you the necessary foundation you require to build a great life indeed. Parents can be up-to-date and cool too!

As a young guy, my parents instilled in me the habit of going to church regularly and studying the Bible, including every other material they deemed relevant. If they hadn’t put me on the right path of life through their instructions and admonitions, I wouldn’t have grown up with the necessary character qualities needed for true success; neither would I have been disciplined enough to practise the essential values the Bible talks about.

Therefore, I urge you to cherish and obey the words of instruction that your parents give you as you stay under their care and nurture. Their role in helping you grow up responsibly is so important and can’t be over-emphasised. If you value their guidance and supervision as God’s Word instructs, your obedience will surely be a springboard that catapults you into distinctive greatness in life.

Go Deeper🔥
Proverbs 4:1
Hear, my children, the instruction of a father,
And give attention to know understanding;

Proverbs 10:17
He who keeps instruction is in the way of life,
But he who refuses correction [a]goes astray.

Pray🙏
Dear Father, I thank you for giving me an obedient heart. I am more determined than ever before to walk in the light of your Word regarding my relationship with my parents. And as I do this, I receive the blessings that your Word talks about, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Daily Bible Reading📚
ONE YEAR
Luke 2:1-20, Deuteronomy 11-12

TWO YEAR
Acts 28:21-31, Psalm 83-84

Act▶

Rhapsody of Realities TeeVo; Sunday, March 17, 2019;
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome DSc, D.D ,

ZEAL OR NO ZEAL?
(Let Your Passion For The Lord Increase),

TO THE BIBLE Acts 13:22📖
“…He raised up for them David as king, to whom also He gave testimony and said, ‘I have found David the son of Jesse, a man after My own heart, who will do all My will.’”

LET’S TALK➡
How zealous are you for the Lord? This is a good question to consider as you read this open declaration of God about the man David, who was distinguished for his keen desire and fervour in serving the Lord. In Psalm 63:1-2, he said, “O God, You are my God; early will I seek you; my soul thirsts for you; my flesh longs for You In a dry and thirsty land where there is no water. So I have looked for you in the sanctuary, to see your power and your glory.”

When David became the king of Israel, he began to plan to build a temple for God. In 1 Chronicles 22:7-9 he said, “My son, I had intended to build a house to the name of the LORD my God. But the word of the LORD came to me, saying, `You have shed much blood and have waged great wars; you shall not build a house to My name, because you have shed so much blood on the earth before Me. Behold, a son will be born to you, who shall be a man of rest; and I will give him rest from all his enemies on every side; for his name shall be Solomon, and I will give peace and quiet to Israel in his days.’” Consequently, David’s son, Solomon, was to build the temple instead. But David provided all the building materials and ornaments that Solomon would require.

David didn’t have the opportunity to build God a temple, but because it was in his heart to do so, God blessed him profusely (2 Samuel 7:8-16). Measure your passion for the Lord today and see how you fare. Moreover, if you’d fill your heart with His Word through meditation, you can begin to understand Him better and love Him in a greater depth.

Go Deeper🔥
Psalm 42:1-2
As the deer [b]pants for the water brooks,
So pants my soul for You, O God.
2 My soul thirsts for God, for the living God.
When shall I come and [c]appear before God?

Mark 12:30
And you shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength.’ [a]This isthe first commandment.

Speak🗣
O Lord, as your Word sinks into my spirit, my love and zest for you increase. I worship and adore you with my emotions, words, and actions. I cherish your presence in me day by day, as your love is spread abroad in my heart by the Holy Spirit.

Act▶
Meditate on John 2:17 GNB: “His disciples remembered that the scripture says, “My devotion to your house, O God, burns in me like a fire.””