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Monday, September 24 , 2018

Pastor Chris

DELIVER THE “CREATURES”

(Take Charge Of Your Environment With Your Words)

TO THE BIBLE

Romans 8:19-21
“For the earnest expectation of the creation eagerly waits for the revealing of the sons of God. For the creation was subjected to futility, not willingly, but because of Him who subjected it in hope; because the creation itself also will be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the children of God.”

LET’S TALK

Studying the book of Genesis, it’s clear that the whole of creation was put under bondage at the fall of Adam in the Garden of Eden (Genesis 3). As a result, death, failure, decay and every negative thing came into the world. People began to age, fall sick and die. It became possible for things to decay and be corrupted. This was until Jesus came and saved the whole world; not just the world of men, but the mountains, seas, and animals, etc. The Bible says He bought the whole field (Matthew 13:44) and the field is the world.

Now, He has given us the responsibility of preaching the Gospel to every creature: “And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature” (Mark 16:15). Notice He didn’t say “to all human beings,” but “to every creature.” This means God has given you the responsibility to take charge of the earth by speaking words of blessings to it. Remember, God said to Abraham, “…and in your seed all the nations of the earth shall be blessed” (Genesis 26:4). You’re the seed of Abraham, therefore you’re blessed and you carry a blessing. Where you go, God goes, and what you bless is blessed!

Everything around you is groaning, eagerly waiting to be delivered from the bondage of this world, into the glorious liberty of the sons of God. And you have arrived on the scene to distribute the blessing and you do it through our words. By speaking words of blessings to the world, you protect and preserve it from damage and corruption.

GO DEEPER

Matthew 5:13
Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men.
:14 Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.
:15 Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house.
:16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

SPEAK

I’m a seed of Abraham; therefore, through me, the world is blessed. I’m the salt of the earth, and by my words I preserve the earth and protect it from bondage and corruption.

DAILY BIBLE READING

ONE YEAR
Ephesians 1:15-2:1-10, Hosea 1-2

TWO YEAR
Luke 24:40-53, 2 Samuel 21-22

ACT
Speak the right words to your world and immediate surroundings today.

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Sunday, September 23, 2018

Pastor Chris Oyakhilome;

THE GREAT CONFESSION

(Give Consent To God’s Written Word)

TO THE BIBLE

1 Timothy 6:13
“I urge you in the sight of God who gives life to all things, and before Christ Jesus who witnessed the good confession before Pontius Pilate”

LET’S TALK

When Apostle Paul used the word “confession” here in 1 Timothy 6:13, he was referring to the same Greek word “homologia” which also means “confession” and which He used in Hebrews 3:1 translated “profession.” This word doesn’t mean to admit and declare your sins; rather, it means speaking the same thing in agreement with God. So, a good confession is that statement that lines up with what God has already said in His Word; you agree with, and declare what the Word says about you or your situation—in spite of pressure or opposition.

Apostle Paul was alluding to the dialogue that ensued between Jesus and Pilate in the book of John: Though the Master had been betrayed, mocked, abused and wrongly accused, He remained undaunted on the witness stand before Pilate the Governor, who threatened Jesus thus: “Do You not know that I have power to crucify You, and power to release You?” (John 19:10). Jesus fearlessly kept His composure and maintained a good confession. He confessed ever so calmly, yet emphatically: “I am a King” and also added, “My kingdom is not of this world” (John 18:36-37). That testimony before Pilate was one of the Word: He spoke the same thing in consent with the Word in spite of the pressure. That’s what a good confession is; declaring the truth of God’s Word about you; giving a powerful witness to the reality of the Word in your life!

The Lord Jesus spearheaded this great and beautiful life of good confessions. No wonder Christianity is often referred to as “The Great Confession.” In the face of staggering oppositions, refuse to flinch or cower. Maintain your faithfilled confession by declaring who you are according to the Word, and you’ll definitely come out victorious.

GO DEEPER

Romans 4:20
He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God;

Hebrews 4:14
Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession.
:15 For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.

SPEAK

Lord Jesus, the Apostle and High Priest of my confession, I give glory to your Name. Just as you maintained the beautiful confession before Pilate, I declare that I have the victory in this world. I refuse to be moved by the light afflictions that I see, for I know that they are subject to change. Hallelujah!

DAILY BIBLE READING

ONE YEAR
Ephesians 1:1-14, Amos 5-9

TWO YEAR
Luke 24:28-39, 2 Samuel 19-20

ACT
Whatever may be some trouble in your health, family, or at your school, refuse to talk fear or unbelief. Very firmly, faithfully, and courageously speak the Word of God concerning such situations.

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Saturday, September 22 , 2018

Pastor Chris Oyakhilome;

“EAT” THE WORD

(Feed On God’s Word And Be Propelled To Action)

TO THE BIBLE

Psalm 119:103-105
“How sweet are Your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth! Through Your precepts I get understanding; therefore I hate every false way. Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.”

LET’S TALK

Toni loved good food, exercise, and also loved cooking too: She would ensure that she got a balanced diet—nourished with the right quantity of carbs, vitamins, minerals, fats and oil etc.—from her three-square meals, as well as fruits and veggies daily. As a result, she grew normally with radiant-looking skin, and she always did better at school than her peers who fed on junk food mostly.

Have you ever heard the term “You’re what you eat?” This means that whatever you feed on goes into your body, and becomes a part of your system. In other words, when you eat physical food, it goes into your system, becomes one with your body and does its work, building it and causing growth and maintenance. It’s the same thing with God’s Word in your spirit.

When you “eat” the Word, through study and meditation, the Word goes into your system and becomes one with your spirit! You become the “Word” that you eat. That “Word” becomes an inside force—an energy—that propels you to act accordingly. The Word of God wasn’t given to us just to reveal some things to us about God; the Word of God was given to us to feed on and live by.

Some people only believe the Word; but “believing” isn’t enough; you believe and then act accordingly! You haven’t really believed the Word if you weren’t compelled to act accordingly, because when you believe, you’re compelled to action. We believe to do! In the Old Testament, the Word was to them an outside force.

In the New Testament, it’s an inside force. The Word lives in us today; we’re born of the Word, and thus one with the Word. The Word in you will regulate your thoughts and actions, and cause you to walk in righteousness.

GO DEEPER

1 Peter 2:2 AMPC;
Like newborn babies you should crave (thirst for, earnestly desire) the pure (unadulterated) spiritual milk, that by it you may be nurtured and grow unto [completed] salvation,

2 Corinthians 3:1
Do we begin again to commend ourselves? or need we, as some others, epistles of commendation to you, or letters of commendation from you?
:2 Ye are our epistle written in our hearts, known and read of all men:
:3 Forasmuch as ye are manifestly declared to be the epistle of Christ ministered by us, written not with ink, but with the Spirit of the living God; not in tables of stone, but in fleshy tables of the heart.

SPEAK

The Word of God is my food and my nutrition; I’m growing steadily by the Word into a mature person in Christ. My spirit, soul and every fibre of my being are fully inundated with the living Word of God, and I’m led always in victory and triumph, being kept, preserved and nourished by the Word, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

DAILY BIBLE READING

ONE YEAR
Galatians 6:1-18, Amos 1-4

TWO YEAR
Luke 24:13-27, 2 Samuel 17-18

ACT
Have you picked those scriptures that you will feed on by meditation this week? If not, do so today, write them here and begin meditating on them.

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Wednesday, September 19 , 2018

Pastor Chris Oyakhilome;

THE PSALM 27 STRENGTH

(The Lord Is Your Strength And Shield!)

TO THE BIBLE

Psalm 27:1
“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?”

LET’S TALK

“Lord, give me strength!” This was Esteva’s fond saying, whenever she was alarmed at something she’d just heard. After hearing this statement a couple of times, Esteva’s friend, Janet, had to correct her, because she had just learnt Psalm 27. Esteva got the message and began to declare that the Lord was already her strength!

Let’s talk about this Psalm for a moment: Here, David wasn’t asking the Lord for strength. It lacks spiritual wisdom to keep asking the Lord to give you strength when, already, He’s the strength of your life. If the Lord is the strength of your life, you don’t need to ask Him for strength, because if you have Him, you have strength; therefore, there’s no room for weakness in your life.

The Apostle Paul, with this understanding, made a remarkable claim in 2 Corinthians 12:10, when He said, “…When I am weak, then I am strong.” He knew his strength was the Holy Spirit that resided in him. That’s why He also said, “I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me” (Philippians 4:13). The Holy Spirit is the source of true strength, and He lives in you. Therefore, never confess weakness. Declare always that you’re strengthened and marvellously helped of the Lord. His strength is available to you, and for you, when you think you’re at your weakest.

Furthermore, He’s your defence and shield. When people are mean to you with their words, do not be perturbed, because their words are empty. That’s something you have to realise, and be grateful to the Lord for, because not only is He your strength, He’s also your protection. The Bible says, “Who is he who speaks and it comes to pass, when the Lord has not commanded it?” (Lamentation 3:37). You should have no fear at all. Fear nothing, and fear no one (Isaiah 54:17). Live with this consciousness, and keep winning every day.

GO DEEPER

Psalms 23:4
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

Psalms 27:1
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?
:2 When the wicked, even mine enemies and my foes, came upon me to eat up my flesh, they stumbled and fell.
:3 Though an host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear: though war should rise against me, in this will I be confident.

2 Corinthians 3:5
Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think any thing as of ourselves; but our sufficiency is of God;
:6 Who also hath made us able ministers of the new testament; not of the letter, but of the spirit: for the letter killeth, but the spirit giveth life.

SPEAK

The Lord is the strength of my life; therefore, there’s no room for weakness in me. I’m sufficient in Christ’s sufficiency, and nothing is impossible to me. Glory and honour are in his presence; strength and gladness are in His dwelling! Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil; for He’s my shield and eternal protection. Hallelujah!

DAILY BIBLE READING

ONE YEAR
Galatians 3:26-4:1-20, Obadiah

TWO YEAR
Luke 23:34-43, 2 Samuel 11-12

ACT
Tell someone today about Psalm 27.

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Tuesday, September 18 , 2018

Pastor Chris

HE’S LOST HIS BITE!

(Satan Isn’t A Factor And He’s Got No Power!)

TO THE BIBLE

Luke 10:17-19

“Then the seventy returned with joy, saying, “Lord, even the demons are subject to us in Your name.” And He said to them, “I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven. Behold, I give you the authority to trample on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall by any means hurt you.””

LET’S TALK

Moses had died, and Michael, the archangel, came to take his body. Satan also wanted Moses’ body because back then, before Jesus Christ came, he had a right over everyone who died in this world. Jude verse 9 shows us the dispute between these two over Moses’ body: “… When [even] the archangel Michael, contending with the devil, judicially argued (disputed) about the body of Moses, he dared not [presume to] bring an abusive condemnation against him, but [simply] said, The Lord rebuke you!” (AMPC).

Satan had Adamic authority, which he got from Adam in the Garden of Eden; thus, he was higher than Michael at the time. So, this is what Michael said: “The Lord rebuke you!” He spoke this way to satan in the Name of the Lord, in order to get Moses’ body.

Now, in Matthew 16:19, Jesus said, “…I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.” This is a presenthour truth! Satan has been stripped of all power and lost his right to this world!

Jesus said, “…I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven” (Luke 10:18). Also, in Luke 10:19, He said, “Behold, I give you the authority to trample on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall by any means hurt you.” You’ve got authority over satan and the cohorts of darkness. They’ve all been thoroughly and completely defeated, and you’re charged to execute judgment against them (Psalm 149:9). Never fight or struggle with him, for he’s not a factor! When he shows up, or you perceive that he’s stirring trouble around you, cast him out in the Name of Jesus, and he’ll run (Mark 16:17; James 4:7)!

GO DEEPER

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

Revelation 12:11
And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death.

SPEAK

The Lord has granted me authority to trample on serpents and scorpions, and over all the ability of the devil! At the Name of Jesus, every knee bows, and every tongue confesses that Jesus is Lord! I reign over the devil, through my faith-filled declarations!

DAILY BIBLE READING

ONE YEAR
Galatians 3:15-25, Songs of Solomon 6-8

TWO YEAR
Luke 23:26-33, 2 Samuel 9-10

ACT
Use the Name of Jesus to handle any difficult situation facing you today.

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Monday, September 17th , 2018;

Pastor Chris Oyakhilome;

DON’T BE A LOOSE CANNON

(Exercise Control Over Your Compulsions)

TO THE BIBLE Proverbs 25:28 MSG

“A person without self-control is like a house with its doors and windows knocked out.”

LET’S TALK

Someone once wrote me saying, “Pastor Chris, how do I get over addictions and compulsions? I keep speaking to them to leave yet I still feel tempted to do the same things. Please help!” Firstly, you’re supposed to be speaking to yourself, not to addictions and compulsions. Talking to them all year long won’t change a thing. Secondly, you’ve got to add some qualities (such as temperance) to your faith; this will help you gain the mastery over any addiction.

The Apostle Paul in Galatians 5:23 lists temperance as a feature of your recreated human spirit, and the word “temperance” comes from the Greek word “Egkrateia,” which means “restraint exercised over one’s own impulses, emotions or desires.” It means to hold oneself in. God wants you to have rule over your spirit, that’s why He put this beautiful quality in your spirit to make you fruitful always.

No Christian should say, “Well, I can’t control my desires” or “I can’t help myself sometimes.” Rather, he should exercise control over his spirit. To do this, all you say to yourself is: “I’ve got self-control, and it’s working in me. I’m in control of my being.” When you talk this way, your mind, will, emotions and physical senses are subjected to line up with your words. Through the agency of God’s Word and the influence of His Spirit, your spirit is regulated to gain the mastery over your mind, body and emotions.

Go Deeper

Proverbs 16:32; 2 Peter 1:5-9

Pray

Dear Father, I declare that I’m not in bondage to any attitude, habit or addiction that’s inconsistent with your perfect will for me. I allow your Word to have full control over me completely. I’ve got the ability to make the right judgments and choices in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Daily Bible Reading

ONE YEAR

Galatians 3:1-14, Songs of Solomon 3-5

TWO YEAR

Luke 23:13-25, 2 Samuel 7-8

ACT

Study Galatians 5:22-23, and make a list of the other qualities in your recreated human spirit.