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Tuesday, November 19th,2019;

LOVE’S DWELLING PLACE ;

(Show Your Love For The Lord)

👤 Pastor Chris Oyakhilome;

📖 TO THE BIBLE
John 14:23 AMP C “Jesus answered, If a person [really] loves Me, he will keep My word [obey My teaching]; and My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make Our home (abode, special dwelling place) with him.”

◀️ LET’S TALK
In John 14:23, the Lord Jesus said, “If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word; and My Father will love him….” This prompts a question: “Didn’t the Father already love everyone?” John 3:16 says, “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.” When He said the Father would love the one who keeps His words, He wasn’t talking about the general love of God, but love that produces fellowship. The Father would take notice of you and have special fellowship with you if you love Him.

If anyone has this profound love for the Master, He says, “…We (the Father and Son) will come to him and make our home with him” (John 14:23). This wasn’t going to be a visit; rather, He meant the Father and the Son would set up their headquarters with and in you. I discovered this many years ago, and it made a deep impression on my spirit. I couldn’t get away from the phrase, “…make our home with him,” because I understood what it meant. It’s a glorious communion; an inseparable oneness with divinity. You’re in Him, and He’s in you; you’ve become His operational headquarters, while He becomes your dwelling place.

This is what sets you apart in life—your fellowship with the Lord in love. You love the Lord passionately, and He’s all that you seek. Your love for Him is the reason you pray, fast, study the Word, win souls, and do the things you do. It’s the reason you’re in every church service and committed to the things of the Spirit. God’s greater blessings are only experienced by those who are in this class, those who are in fellowship with Him by love, and not by law.

🎯 Go Deeper
John 15:5; 1 Corinthians 1:9; 1 John 1:3

🔊 Pray
Blessed Father, you’re my life, and all that I seek. In you I live, and move, and have my being; you’re my peace, my refuge, and my strength. I abide in you, just as you abide in me, and I’m bearing fruits of righteousness, walking in your greater blessings, in Jesus’ Name.

📚 Daily Bible Reading

ONE YEAR
James 2-3:1-13, Ezekiel 20-21

TWO YEAR
1 John 4:14-21, Daniel 3-4

▶️ Act
Worship the Lord and declare your love for Him right now.

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONAL ;

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19th 2019;

PASTOR CHRIS OYAKHILOME PhD. D.Sc. D.D;

TWENTY-FOUR HOUR PROTECTION;

📖Beautiful for situation, the joy of the whole earth, is mount Zion, on the sides of the north, the city of the great King. God is known in her palaces for a refuge (Psalm 48:2-3).

The scripture above is a popular song among Christians. The underlined portion says, “God is known in her palaces for a refuge.” In the citadels of Israel, God is known to grant refuge to His own. The citadels are strongholds of protection in times of war, but the people trust in the power of God, and not the high or thick walls, as their defence.

The Bible says, “He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty” (Psalm 91:1 NKJV). The secret place of the Most High isn’t a building or temple built with hands; it’s Christ, and that’s where you live. He’s your protection. The Bible says your life is hid with Christ in God (Colossians 3:3), which means you have twenty-four-hour protection! It’s round the clock. You’re protected in Him, because He’s become your citadel in which you live. Hallelujah!

The presence of God, and His light where you live, is a high place —far above all the evil and darkness in the world. Therefore, walk through life with boldness, knowing that no weapon fashioned against you shall prosper. You have God’s mighty protection. This was David’s confidence when he declared, “He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler. Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; nor for the arrow that flieth by day; Nor for the pestilence that walketh in darkness; nor for the destruction that wasteth at noonday” (Psalm 91:4-6).

Never find yourself apologetic, intimidated or reluctant to express your convictions about Christ and the message of the Gospel. Be mindful of your divine protection in Him. The Bible says, “As the mountains are round about Jerusalem, so the LORD is round about his people from henceforth even for ever” (Psalm 125:2).

Nothing and no one should prevent or keep you from proclaiming Jesus as Lord, for He’s greater than any government, institution or mob. He rules and reigns over the universe! Glory to His Name forever!

CONFESSION
No weapon formed against me shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against me in judgment, I condemn! I have God’s mighty protection over my life, family and loved ones. I live in Christ, far above the evil and darkness in the world. Glory to God!

FURTHER STUDY
Daniel 3:16-18 Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed–nego, answered and said to the king, O Nebuchadnezzar, we are not careful to answer thee in this matter. If it be so, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and he will deliver us out of thine hand, O king. But if not, be it known unto thee, O king, that we will not serve thy gods, nor worship the golden image which thou hast set up.

Psalm 27:1-3 The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? When the wicked, even mine enemies and my foes, came upon me to eat up my flesh, they stumbled and fell. Though an host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear: though war should rise against me, in this will I be confident.

Isaiah 43:2-3 When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee. For I am the Lord thy God, the Holy One of Israel, thy Saviour: I gave Egypt for thy ransom, Ethiopia and Seba for thee.

DAILY SCRIPTURE READING

1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: James 2-3:1-13; Ezekiel 20-21

2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: John 13:1-11; 1 Chronicles 19

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Monday, November 18th, 2019;

WHEN THE LORD SPEAKS…
(The Blessing Of Hearing God)

👤 Pastor Chris

📖 TO THE BIBLE
1 Kings 3:12 “Behold, I have done according to your words; see, I have given you a wise and understanding heart, so that there has not been anyone like you before you, nor shall any like you arise after you.”

◀️ LET’S TALK
God is so great and mighty. His Word is everlasting, and ever-sure, producing in you, and for you, whatever message it carries. When He speaks, whatever He says becomes. This is why it’s such a blessing to hear God; to receive His Word. What He says is, is. His Word to you at any time in your life, regarding any situation, is all you need. For example, the Bible says, the Lord appeared to Solomon in a dream by night and gave Solomon a blank cheque. He asked him, “What do you want?” Solomon asked for wisdom and understanding (1 Kings 3:8-9).

Now, God didn’t send an angel from heaven to open Solomon’s brain and deposit wisdom inside. He didn’t give Solomon something to eat or drink, so he may become wise. All He said was, “Solomon, you have it!” That’s what we read in our opening verse. The moment God spoke those words, Solomon became what God said. Oh, the blessedness of hearing God! He did the same with Abraham, who at the time was still called “Abram” (Genesis 17:5). Abraham had no children, because his wife was barren, but God said, “I have made you a father of many nations.” God didn’t say, “I will make you a father of many nations;” no. He said, “Your name is now Abraham, because I have made you a father of many.” When did God make him the father of many nations? It happened the instant He spoke His Word to him and changed his name!

Read Romans 4:19-20: when he began to confess what God said about him, Sarah, his wife, received strength to conceive (Hebrews 11:11). That’s how it works: when God says it, you become it, the moment you respond by affirming the same thing.

🎯 Go Deeper
Proverbs 4:10; Proverbs 4:20-22; Isaiah 55:10-11

🔊 Speak
I’m born of the incorruptible seed of God’s Word. I’m unconquerable and indestructible because the Word of God is my life. I’m strengthened with all might in my inner man and therefore can do all things through Christ that strengthens me. Hallelujah!

📚 Daily Bible Reading

ONE YEAR
James 1, Ezekiel 17-19

TWO YEAR
1 John 4:1-14, Daniel 1-2

▶️ Act
Get yourself a notepad and pen for the next time you pray, because God will speak to you.

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MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18th 2019;

PASTOR CHRIS OYAKHILOME PhD. D.Sc. D.D;

CHRIST-INSPIRED WORLD VIEW;

📖Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ (Colossians 2:8).

Just as we all have different mindsets, we all also have different world views. A world view is a comprehensive conception or apprehension of the world, especially from a specific standpoint. So, when we talk about your world view, it refers to your own appreciation, conceptualisation or apprehension of the world.

However, what’s more important is the origin of your world view. For a lot of people, their world view is formed by what they read or hear in the news media. They’ve never done a study in the Bible to know why certain things are happening in the world today, what the future holds, and what their stand should be.

For example, some Christians come up with political ideologies and inclinations that are not Word-based. There’s nothing wrong with having political inclinations as a Christian, but they must be of spiritual influence or origin. Many think the Bible has nothing to say about politics, but they’re wrong.

God gave us His Word to show us what our political inclinations should be, what views we should hold. His Word is given to guide us, to give us understanding and point us in the right direction in all things.

Live and see from God’s perspective only. His Word is light; the light in which you must live. That way, irrespective of the decadence in this present world, you’ll live in continuous victory and prosperity, and joy, because you’re living from the mountain top. Hallelujah!

PRAYER
Dear Father, thank you for granting me the right perspective of the world, its systems, ideas and ideals, and inclinations. Your Word is my light, and that’s the light in which I live. I live and see all things from the mountain top; I live in divine health, supernatural abundance, and in continuous victory and prosperity, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:
Romans 1:21-22 AMPC Because when they knew and recognized Him as God, they did not honor and glorify Him as God or give Him thanks. But instead they became futile and [a]godless in their thinking [with vain imaginings, foolish reasoning, and stupid speculations] and their senseless minds were darkened. 22 Claiming to be wise, they became fools [professing to be smart, they made simpletons of themselves].

Romans 16:17 AMPC I appeal to you, brethren, to be on your guard concerning those who create dissensions and difficulties and cause divisions, in opposition to the doctrine (the teaching) which you have been taught. [I warn you to turn aside from them, to] avoid them.

1 Corinthians 3:18-20 AMPC Let no person deceive himself. If anyone among you supposes that he is wise in this age, let him become a fool [let him discard his worldly discernment and recognize himself as dull, stupid, and foolish, without true learning and scholarship], that he may become [really] wise. 19 For this world’s wisdom is foolishness (absurdity and stupidity) with God, for it is written, He lays hold of the wise in their [own] craftiness; 20 And again, The Lord knows the thoughts and reasonings of the [humanly] wise and recognizes how futile they are.

DAILY SCRIPTURE READING

1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: James 1 & Ezekiel 17-19

2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: John 12:42-50 & 1 Chronicles 18

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Sunday, November 17 th, 2019;

IT’S AN OPEN SECRET TO YOU ;
(God Has Chosen To Know His Will And Plans);

👤 Pastor Chris Oyakhilome;

📖 TO THE BIBLE
Acts 22:14 “…The God of our fathers has chosen you that you should know His will, and see the Just One, and hear the voice of His mouth.”

◀️ LET’S TALK
“How can you say you know God’s plan for your life?” Tony questioned Samantha. “I do know it because He lives in me and talks to me; I know His heart and will for me,” Samantha claimed. “Can you show me how to know God for myself?” “Sure, it’s very easy. Once you become a Christian, He will speak to you always, through His Word and Spirit.”

The one who’s not born again can’t tell the will of God, because it’s mysterious to him. 1 Corinthians 2:14 says, “… the natural man does not receive the things of the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him; nor can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.” But this isn’t so for you that are born again. Jesus said it’s given to you to know the secrets and hidden things of the Kingdom of God (Mark 4:11, Luke 8:10).

You’ve been chosen to know God’s will. It’s your heritage in Christ. This means there shouldn’t be doubts or uncertainties in your life; you can know and walk in God’s perfect will at all times. The Christians in Colosse, at the time of Paul’s letter to them, were still babies in Christ. So, Paul and Timothy prayed for them to be filled with the knowledge of God’s will: “For this reason we also… do not cease to pray for you, and to ask that you may be filled with the knowledge of His will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding” (Colossians 1:9). They couldn’t have been praying for the Colossian Christians to be filled with the knowledge of God’s will if they themselves hadn’t been filled with the knowledge of His will. It’s part of the reasons we emphasise meditating on the Word, and fellowship with the Holy Spirit.

God and His Word are one, and His Word is His will expressed. More so, the Word of God is the wisdom of God, and wisdom is walking in the will of God. Get to know the Word, and you’ll never walk in confusion.

🎯 Go Deeper
1 Corinthians 2:9-10; Colossians 1:9-10

🔊 Pray
Dear Father, as I meditate on your Word and fellowship with your Spirit, your will is unveiled to my spirit. My spirit is enlightened, and I have insight into mysteries and secrets. Your wisdom directs me, causing me to manifest righteousness everywhere I go, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

📚 Daily Bible Reading

ONE YEAR
Hebrews 13, Ezekiel 16

TWO YEAR
1 John 3:13-24, Ezekiel 48

▶️ Act
Spend time to speak in tongues and declare God’s Word today

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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17th 2019;

PASTOR CHRIS OYAKHILOME PhD. D.Sc. D.D;

PREACHING THE WORD;

📖And they went forth, and preached every where, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following. Amen (Mark 16:20).

Always, we tell people to preach the Word, because it’s an instruction from the Master. The Apostles preached the Word; Jesus Himself preached the Word. We’re mandated to preach the Word. However, that someone is preaching or talking about God doesn’t mean he’s preaching the Word. So, what is the Word?

The Word is that message from God that reveals or communicates His works, will, thoughts, plans, purposes and pursuit; to bring men into or promote fellowship with Him in love. It’s His message of truth with content and power to build His image into the life of the hearers. Its content is the embodiment of Christ’s revelations, provisions, perfections and instructions— profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction or training in righteousness.

This is what Jesus preached. He didn’t preach politics or His own opinion; He preached the Word. If the Word Himself would preach the Word, how much more should you and I? Being born again, you’re a minister of the Gospel; you’re called to voice God’s message; the Word is His message that reveals His works, will, purpose and character.

A true preacher of the Word is one who preaches God’s will, God’s thoughts, God’s plans, purposes and pursuits, and constantly brings men into fellowship with God or promote their fellowship with God. The more they listen to you, the more the image of Christ is revealed in them and to them. Glory to God! Be a true preacher of the Word.

PRAYER
Dear Father, I thank you for making me the expression of your Word, unveiling your goodness and excellence to the world through the Gospel. As I boldly proclaim your Gospel of truth, righteousness, life and immortality are unveiled; many are brought into fellowship with you, and their inheritance in Christ, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY
Acts 8:25 And they, when they had testified and preached the word of the Lord, returned to Jerusalem, and preached the gospel in many villages of the Samaritans.

Acts 13:5 And when they were at Salamis, they preached the word of God in the synagogues of the Jews: and they had also John to their minister.

Acts 14:25 And when they had preached the word in Perga, they went down into Attalia.

DAILY SCRIPTURE READING

1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: Hebrews 13; Ezekiel 16

2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: John 12:30-41; 1 Chronicles 17

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Saturday, November 16th, 2019

IN A CRISIS? RESPOND RIGHT!
(Pull The Word From Deep Within Your Spirit)

👤 Pastor Chris

📖 TO THE BIBLE
Colossians 3:16 “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.”

◀️ LET’S TALK
Your reaction to challenges and adversities of life will be to the extent of the Word of God you’ve stored up in your spirit. In the day of intense crisis and pressure, you’re to pull from that reservoir of the Word in you; meaning that your response would be ready-made, programmed ahead by the Word. Let’s take for instance that a situation has arisen in your health. What would your reaction be?

Your reaction would be entirely based on what you’ve stored in your spirit. If you’ve programmed yourself through the years with the Word, to understand, that come what may, greater is He that’s in you than he that’s in the world, there’d be no room for fear. If you’ve programmed yourself to understand that you’re a partaker of the divine nature; an associate of the God-kind, you’d not be afraid. Rather, you’d begin to prophesy and declare the Word in and over that situation.

The Word of God that you’ve learnt, including the one you’re learning right now, isn’t for nothing. It’ll put you over in the day of trouble. That’s why the Word shouldn’t only be in your head; allow it to permeate every fibre of your being, every bone of your body! Keep it in your heart and in your mouth always.

If you notice any anomaly in any part of your body, from the reservoir in your spirit, release the Word: “In the Name of Jesus, I’m a partaker of the divine nature! The life of God is in every cell of my blood, in every bone of my body, and in every fibre of my being! I’m “uninfectable!” No devil can stand it when you make such bold, faith-filled declarations, from the reservoir of your spirit. Hallelujah!

🎯 Go Deeper
Joshua 1:8 NIV; Matthew 12:35; 1 Timothy 1:18

🔊 Pray
Dear Father, I’m yielded to your Word to perfect its ministry in me, to permeate my entire being, producing life in me! Your Word is working in me strong, propelling me in the path of greatness as I fulfil my destiny in you, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

📚 Daily Bible Reading

ONE YEAR
Hebrews 12:14-29, Ezekiel 13-15

TWO YEAR
1 John 3:1-12, Ezekiel 47

▶️ Act
Say these confessions: “The divine life is in my muscles! It’s in my bones! It’s in my skin! I’m fully vitalised by the Holy Ghost!”

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONAL

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16th 2019

PASTOR CHRIS OYAKHILOME PhD. D.Sc. D.D

GIVE NO FOOTHOLD TO SATAN

📖Hereafter I will not talk much with you: for the prince of this world cometh, and hath nothing in me (John 14:30).

The Bible teaches that demon spirits are real, and they can influence, torment and even possess anyone who gives them the chance. That’s the reason you must not give the devil room or opportunity in your life (Ephesians 4:27), and the way to ensure that is living in the light of God’s Word.

It doesn’t matter that you’re a church member, a pastor or senior minister; there’re no “no-go” areas for demons. They only bow to God’s Word. If the Word isn’t in you, that’s a slippery slope. God’s Word is light, and light repels darkness. The Bible admonishes that we walk in the light, as He is in the light. When you walk in the light of Christ, Satan has nothing in you. In our theme verse, Jesus said, “…the prince of this world cometh, and hath nothing in me.” It’s important that you check your life— you look into the mirror of God (His Word)—to examine yourself.

Anger, malice, bitterness, etc., are all from Satan, and if you have them in you, you’re giving him a foothold in your life: “When angry, do not sin; do not ever let your wrath (your exasperation, your fury or indignation) last until the sun goes down. Leave no [such] room or foothold for the devil [give no opportunity to him]” (Ephesians 4:26- 27 AMPC).

Anger is a spirit; bitterness is a spirit; hatred is a spirit. These aren’t just emotions. Just as every part of God has His personality, every part of Satan has his personality. So, refuse to accommodate anything from the devil; rather, walk in the love of Christ; be gracious and kind. Yield your faculties—your entire being—to the Word, and to the Holy Spirit for the glory of God and life of righteousness to be seen and revealed in you.

CONFESSION
I have the light of life; there’s nothing of darkness in my life! I’m full of joy, peace, love, kindness and continually filled with the Spirit, as I walk in the light of Christ! Blessed be God!

FURTHER STUDY
Ephesians 4:25-27 NIV Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to your neighbor, for we are all members of one body. “In your anger do not sin” : Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, and do not give the devil a foothold.

James 4:7 Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

Galatians 5:16 This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh.

DAILY SCRIPTURE READING

1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: Hebrews 12:14-29; Ezekiel 13-15

2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: John 12:20-29; 1 Chronicles 16

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Friday, November 15th, 2019;

HOLY BEFORE THE THRONE;
(Jesus Made You Pure And Faultless In God’s Eyes)

👤 Pastor Chris

📖 TO THE BIBLE
Ephesians 1:4 TLB “Long ago, even before he made the world, God chose us to be his very own through what Christ would do for us; he decided then to make us holy in his eyes, without a single fault—we who stand before him covered with his love.”

◀️ LET’S TALK
The blessings of the Christian are just so profound and transcendent, to say the least. One of these blessings is that you’re chosen in Christ to be blameless. Society may blame you; your parents, or even your siblings may blame you. Your neighbours, friends and schoolmates may blame you when something goes wrong. But there’s one who never lays blame on you—your heavenly Father. Why isn’t He blaming you? It’s because Jesus took responsibility for all our errors, and now, you’re presented to the Father as holy, unblameable, without reproach.

Hebrews 3:1 CEV says, “My friends, God has chosen you to be his holy people. So think about Jesus, the one we call our apostle and high priest!” The Word calls us “holy.” People may look at you as unholy, but God says you’re holy and accepted before Him in love. This is the reason we can pray to God and expect answers. It’s the reason we can change hopeless situations, because we have a right of hearing in the presence of Almighty God. The Bible tells us something so insightful in 2 Corinthians 5:19. It says, “…God was in Christ reconciling the world to Himself, not imputing their trespasses to them….” Think about that: If because of Jesus, the sinner isn’t being held accountable for his sins, what about you who are now in Christ? (See Romans 5:10).

Colossians 1:21-22 GNB says, “At one time you were far away from God and were his enemies because of the evil things you did and thought. But now, by means of the physical death of his Son, God has made you his friends, in order to bring you, holy, pure, and faultless, into his presence.” This should make you shout for joy! Jesus has presented you holy, pure, and faultless before God, and it doesn’t matter how much satan accuses you or how others may blame you, God has chosen you to be holy and without blame before Him in love. Hallelujah!

🎯 Go Deeper
Romans 8:1-2; Colossians 1:21-22 AMPC

🔊 Pray
Dear heavenly Father, I thank you for your love and grace and for your righteousness at work in me. Thank you for choosing me to be holy and without blame before you in love. I walk in wisdom today, fulfilling your good pleasure and producing works of righteousness, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

📚 Daily Bible Reading

ONE YEAR
Hebrews 12:1-13, Ezekiel 11-12

TWO YEAR
1 John 2:15-29, Ezekiel 46

▶️ Act
Call yourself faultless if anyone tries to remind you for some past error.

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONAL ;

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15th 2019;

PASTOR CHRIS OYAKHILOME PhD. D.Sc. D.D;

LIGHT IN A DARK WORLD

📖Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the LORD is risen upon thee. For, behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the people: but the LORD shall arise upon thee, and his glory shall be seen upon thee (Isaiah 60:1-2).

There’s so much evil, wickedness, and persecution in the world today, and many are troubled as a result. But it’s actually a fulfilment of the Scriptures; the Bible says, “This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come 2 Timothy 3:1).

The ensuing verses 2-5 enumerate some of the evil that’ll characterize these last days: “People will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, proud, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, without love, unforgiving, slanderous, without selfcontrol, brutal, not lovers of the good, treacherous, rash, conceited, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God—having a form of godliness but denying its power…” (2 Timothy 3:2-5 NIV).

Now, while all these are happening, something even bigger will be taking place as well. The Bible says, “For, behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the people: but the LORD shall arise upon thee, and his glory shall be seen upon thee. And the Gentiles shall come to thy light…” (Isaiah 60:2-3).

Notice the underlined portion, and then recall what we read in our opening scripture. Irrespective of the darkness and evil in the world in these last days, you’re to shine ever so brightly.

He says, “…the Gentiles shall come to thy light”; this is much more than God’s light shining upon us, and His glory seen in us. Rather, it’s us bringing forth a new season; a new day. Think about it this way: when Jesus came, He brought forth the new creation; He raised sons of God; that was His purpose.

Then He said concerning us, “Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid” (Matthew 5:14). So, what’s happening is, while there’s darkness in the world, we’re not waiting for the light of God to shine; rather, we shine, for He’s made us His light in a dark world. How do you shine? It’s by acting out God’s Word; living out the Gospel; doing the works of God. 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.” Glory be to God!

CONFESSION
I’m the light of the world, and my light shines everywhere, dispelling evil, wickedness and other works of darkness; ushering men into the glorious liberty of the sons of God. Hallelujah!

FURTHER STUDY
Luke 12:35 Let your loins be girded about, and your lights burning.

2 Corinthians 4:6 For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.

1 Thessalonians 5:5 Ye are all the children of light, and the children of the day: we are not of the night, nor of darkness.

DAILY SCRIPTURE READING

1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: Hebrews 12:1-13 & Ezekiel 11-12

2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: John 12:12-19 & 1 Chronicles 15

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