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"The Pleasure of the Lord Shall Prosper in His Hand." Isaiah 53:10.

YOU GROW IN GRACE AS YOU GROW IN GOD’S WORD

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YOU GROW IN GRACE AS YOU GROW IN GOD’S WORD

TO  THE  BIBLE     2 Peter 3:18

“But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory both now and forever. Amen.”

LET’S  TALK

When the Lord Jesus was a child, the Bible says He “…grew and became strong in spirit, filled with wisdom; and the grace of God was upon Him” (Luke 2:40). Even as a young guy, Jesus had favour with God and man (Luke 2:52). Barnabas, one of the Lord’s apostles, went visiting certain believers at their homes. He had heard good things about them, and when he got to them he “…saw the grace of God…” (Acts 11:23 RSV). What do you think Barnabas saw, a halo beaming over their heads? No, what he saw was the beauty of God in their lives, and the way things worked out excellently with them.

Grace refers to the divine influence in a human heart, which reflects on the outside, producing favour, beauty, goodwill, loveliness and ability. And it increases as you grow in the knowledge of God’s Word. When you allow “grace” to work in your life, it will cause favour and glory to burst forth in your life. Also, grace is the power of promotion; it causes your life to move from one level to another, and that’s why the Bible says we must grow in it. The good news is that you have received grace in abundance (Romans 5:17), but the degree to which you let it reflect is up to you.

The more you fill your heart with God’s Word, and have the Holy Spirit work in your life, the greater that grace will manifest in and through you. Increase in that outward reflection of the glory of God by increasing in the knowledge of the Lord today.

Go Deeper

John 1:14; Ephesians 4:7; 2 Peter 1:2

Speak

I’m growing in grace and in the knowledge of Jesus Christ. The beauty of God in my spirit is bursting forth on the outside in an undeniable fashion. Excellence, glory, virtue and success are the hallmarks of my life, because of this grace, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Daily  Bible  Reading

ONE YEAR

Acts 27:27-44, Psalms 23-25

TWO YEAR

Luke 10:10-24, Joshua 19

Act

Meditate on the following verses of scripture today:

LAMBANO” GRACE

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TO THE BIBLE: Romans 5:17

“For if by one man’s offence death reigned through the one, much more those who receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness will reign in life through the One, Jesus Christ.”

LET’S TALK

Grace Makes You Reign In This Life, So Take It! The word “receive” in Romans 5:17 is translated from the Greek word “lambano.” It means to “take, catch, or seize something and make it yours,” or “to get a hold of something.” “Abundance,” on the other hand, means “plenty,” “surplus,” or “an overflow.” What the Apostle Paul refers to here is an overflowing of grace that belongs only to those who can receive it. He then lets us know that this grace is what you need to reign in life.

In Mark 5:29, the woman with the issue of blood touched the hem of Jesus’ garment and received her healing. The Bible recorded that she pulled the power out of Him by her faith. Yet in the same crowd she was in, there were so many others touching Jesus, who received nothing. So, it’s not a question of God’s ability, but who can receive. The question hence is, how much of this abundance of grace have you received?

Understand that God has ordained you to reign and rule as a king in life. Take advantage of the surplus grace of God and rule over all situations of life; manifest your superiority over Satan and the negative forces of darkness. Grace has been lavishly poured out upon you (Titus 2:11); it’s yours for the taking! Whatever you desire, you already have the abundance of grace; “lambano” it and make it yours!

Go Deeper

Romans 5:17 CEV; Ephesians 2:5-6; Revelation 5:9-10

Pray

Dear Father, I thank you for your grace, which you have lavishly poured out upon me. Thank you for the gift of righteousness that makes me bold in your presence and causes me to reign and rule in life as a king, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Daily Bible Reading

ONE YEAR

Acts 10:1-23, Ezra 4-6

TWO YEAR

Luke 3:1-11, Deuteronomy 20

Act

Declare these words loudly and boldly: “I’m the King’s kid. I’ve been called to reign and rule in this life. Glory!”

PASTOR CHRIS TEACHING ON GRACE & PEACE

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Learn how to enjoy all that God has provided for you as a Christian through this teaching..

The man of God, in this video, reveals deep truths on how grace and peace can be multiplied in your life. He describes this peace as ‘peace of prosperity’. It is the peace that keeps you stable and unperturbed, no matter the situation.

Learn how to enjoy all that God has provided for you as a Christian through this teaching. It is a revelation that would change your life forever!

Watch the video and leave comments on the inspiring thoughts that come to you.

ACHIEVE MORE FOR HIM

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RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONAL

SATURDAY, 17TH JUNE. 2017

ACHIEVE MORE FOR HIM

Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place (2 Corinthians 2:14).
In these last days, the Lord has specially graced His Church for significant attainments and ever-increasing glory. If there was ever a time to commit yourself to the Lord and do more for Him, it’s now. However, don’t expect everything to go smoothly just because you’ve decided to do more for the Lord. You’re likely to face adversities for daring to go the extra mile and do bigger things for the Master, but refuse to be moved. Our glory and victory in Christ is an eternal one. Read our opening verse again. In the midst of trouble, you’ll be triumphant as you set your focus on the Lord and what He’s called you to do.

Yes, there’s an adversary; there’s a dark realm over this world and in this world, which we’re set against; but the Word gives us clear instructions on what to do. It says, “Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand” (Ephesians 6:13).
Don’t weaken or cower under the pressure; put on the whole armour of God! Be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Trust Him, for you’re sufficient in His sufficiency, and as a result, you can achieve whatever you set your heart to achieve.

CONFESSION
I’m from above. Though I live in this world that’s influenced by the devil, I don’t belong here; I hail from God. I refuse to bow to pressure; rather, I stand tall always, knowing the Lord is the strength of my life.

FURTHER STUDY:
James 1:2-4 My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; 3 Knowing [this], that the trying of your faith worketh patience. 4 But let patience have [her] perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.
1 Corinthians 10:13 There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God [is] faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear [it].
Philippians 2:12-13 Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling. 13 For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of [his] good pleasure.
1-Year Bible Reading Plan:
Acts 7:1-53, 2 Chronicles 29-30
2-Year Bible Reading Plan:
Luke 2:1-7, Deuteronomy 15

GRACED TO EXCEL.

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RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONAL

FRIDAY, 16TH JUNE. 2017

GRACED TO EXCEL.

According to the grace of God which is given unto me, as a wise masterbuilder, I have laid the foundation, and another buildeth thereon. But let every man take heed how he buildeth thereupon (1 Corinthians 3:10).

As Christians, we’re all gifted and graced by God to excel in life. There’s the general grace of Jesus Christ which we all received for salvation. Also, there’s the specific grace that God gives you on the basis of His calling on your life. The general grace of God is what brought you salvation and protects you in salvation. However, when God calls you, He gives you a responsibility and the grace to fulfil that responsibility.

In our opening verse, for example, Paul talked about the grace of God, which was given to him for a specific ministry that the Lord had committed to him. We have another example in Romans 12:6-7, where he writes, “Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith; Or ministry, let us wait on our ministering….”

The expression, “let us wait on our ministering” doesn’t mean to wait in line until you have the opportunity for ministry; it means to serve. It means to take advantage of the grace God has given you for service in fulfilling your unique calling in Him.

Whatever “gift” you’re given, devote yourself to it; focus on it and take advantage of that grace. Perhaps your grace may be the ability to sing; that means you’re graced to minister and bless God’s people through music. This is much more than having a nice voice or the ability to sing nicely. There’s an inspiration that flows when you sing; a ministration that imparts the Spirit and changes lives. Someone else might sing the same song in the same way and not accomplish the same result.

The beautiful thing, however, is that each one of us is uniquely graced to excel, and to fulfil the will of God for our lives. That grace covers you and protects you in the things that God has called you to do. As long as you’re functioning in that grace, nothing can stand against you successfully; you’ll produce results for His glory. Moreover, as you remain humble and walk in love, God grants you more grace for greater victories. Hallelujah!
PRAYER
Dear Father, I thank you for the immeasurable grace you’ve made available to me in Christ to fulfil your will and purpose here no earth. I take advantage of your grace, which causes your blessings, beauty, perfections and excellence to be revealed in and through me, in Jesus’ Name. Amen

FURTHER STUDY:
2 Timothy 2:1 Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
James 4:6 But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.
11 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Acts 6:1-15, 2 Chronicles 26-28
2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Luke 1:67-80 Deuteronomy 14

SEVEN OUT WORKINGS OF GRACE | WORKINGS OF GRACE BY PASTOR CHRIS OYAKHILOME DSc DD

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SEVEN OUT WORKINGS OF GRACE | WORKINGS OF GRACE BY PASTOR CHRIS OYAKHILOME DSc DD
The Grace of God can be seen in what it produces; as much as Grace is a divine working on the inside of a man, it manifests itself on the outside of a man in diverse ways: below are seven out workings of grace in a man’s life.

1. ACCEPTABILITY.
There always is something about a man/woman with Grace that attracts people to him/her. Grace singles you out; they just don’t know why they are attracted towards you. Grace has got nothing to do with one’s status, profession or gender. You can turn on grace in your life; God gives you more Grace as you put to use the Grace He already made available to you. Grace causes nature to respond to you and there are levels of Grace at which different Christians function. It should be your desire to function at the highest level of Grace possible.

2. THE ADVANTAGE.
Grace brings and gives you the Advantage. As a Christian, you need to ALWAYS be conscious of the Grace of God upon your life, this is what makes it work and you need to recognize that you have got grace working for you. You do not need to struggle for/with anything in your life, if you put the Grace to work, it will deliver them to you, on a platter. Hallelujah! Grace is the glory of God working in a man’s spirit and it beautifies. Only the man with Grace recognizes Grace. Never try to work against Grace in a man’s life; one who does it, fights against the Source of Grace; Deity.

3. FAVOUR.
Grace brings you FAVOUR. Good is turned towards the man with Grace and forgiveness always knocks at his door. Even when he seems to have made great mistakes, the Grace of God speaks for him. To walk in Grace means to walk in and with divine influence. It makes you have the mentality of “if I want anything, I will get it!” You are God’s trophy, and He wants everyone in the world to know how much he loves you. He is the ‘I am’ and you are the ‘in Him’. There is no need for the struggles and the worry wrinkles. Grace is available to deliver favour to you. Favour that comes by Grace comes by divine influence. Hallelujah! All He says is “yield to my Word”
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4. JOY.
Grace brings about Joy; joy indescribable and unspeakable. As a Christian walking in grace, let Joy work out through your life. When you take advantage of grace, the world will not be able to explain how you are always up there. Where they let worries and the cares of this life control them, they do not understand how you have become a distributor of joy. With grace in your life, you become dauntless even in seemingly difficult situations. When challenges come to you look inwards for the solution, because you know that: THE BIGGER THE PROBLEM, THE BIGGER THE TESTIMONY.

5. LIBERALITY.
Grace brings LIBERALITY into your life. You have got to recognize that Grace opens a two-way channel; it is called giving and a receiving channel. Recognize that giving is a Grace. When Grace opens up that passion to give; it also opens up your CAPACITY to receive.

6. PLEASURE.
Grace brings about PLEASURE. Do you know that Pleasure comes spiritually and that you can take pleasure in all that God has created? Your life is for Him; recognizing this makes everything in your life pleasurable and yet pleasing to God. Now, Grace brings about a kind and happy pleasure that should make you appreciate the people and the things in your life.

7. GIFT.
Grace brings GIFTs into your life. Grace brings about an uncanny ability to do what others cannot do. This can manifest itself by form of a skill, quality and understanding of certain areas. It’s important that you recognize the gift of God upon you and put it to use, it makes God’s power to come upon it.

FINANCE AND PROSPERITY

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