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

HOW TO WORSHIP

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(True Worship Is Through The Spirit)

Rhapsody of Realities Daily Devotional - Pastor Chris Oyakhilome - Online

TO THE BIBLE: John 4:23-24
“But the hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth; for the Father is seeking such to worship Him. God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.””

LET’S TALK
When Jairus, one of the rulers of the synagogue, saw Jesus, the Bible says he fell at His feet (Mark 5:22). In other words, he bowed himself to Jesus and worshipped Him, kissing His feet, as a way of demonstrating that he understood the greatness of the One to whom he had come. In the New Testament, you’ll find there are several Greek words translated “worship” and the one used in today’s opening Scripture is proskuneo, which means “to bow; primarily, to kiss the hand or the feet of someone who’s highly esteemed.” That was what Jairus did when he met the Master.

However, Jesus introduced a teaching in John chapter 4 on the art of true worship—the only kind that gets God’s attention. He said, “God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth” (John 4:24). This new order of worship abolished the old pattern. Many times in the Old Testament, the people built altars of worship. Abraham, Isaac and Jacob built altars for God when He did something significant for them. But all of that is past now, because we’ve received a new revelation on worship.

God is Spirit; so if you’re going to worship Him, it must have to be by the Spirit. Your kissing and bowing to Him today has to be done in the spirit. You can’t worship Him with physical things as they did in the Old Testament; that won’t be true worship. True worship has to be by the Spirit.

Go Deeper
Philippians 3:3; Luke 10:21

Speak
I’m a true worshipper; I worship God in spirit and in truth! Today, my spirit is open to offer to Him the sacrifice of praise, which is the fruit of my lips, giving thanks and glory unto His Name.

Daily Bible Reading
ONE YEAR
1 Corinthians 7, Psalms 119:113-176

TWO YEAR
Colossians 1:19-29, Jeremiah 7

Act
Spend the next fifteen minutes worshipping God.

My Notes
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DIVINE HEALTH

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(You’re Free From Sickness And Disease)

BLW President builds on prophecy and insight, declaring a season of increasing knowledge.

TO THE BIBLE: Matthew 8:16-17
“When evening had come, they brought to Him many who were demon-possessed. And He cast out the spirits with a word, and healed all who were sick, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Isaiah the prophet, saying: “He Himself took our infirmities and bore our sicknesses.””

LET’S TALK
Back in the Old Testament, the nation of Israel had their sins atoned for once every year by the high priest who slaughtered an animal and offered its blood as sacrifice before the altar of God. The high point of this atonement was when the high priest took a goat called “the scapegoat,” laid his hands on it, confessed all the sins of the people on it, then handed it over to a fit-man who led it to the wilderness to perish. This was repeated every year, until Christ paid the ultimate price.

In today’s opening Scripture, the Greek word used for “bore” is bataso, meaning “to bear or take away something, to remove, or to take the burden of another upon oneself.” The original rendering of this Scripture connotes a Levitical contemplation of Christ’s sacrifice for us, which eradicates completely the yearly rituals of atonement by the blood of a goat. Christ didn’t only pay the ultimate price for us to be saved; He also paid the full price for us to be free from all kinds of sicknesses, diseases and infirmities.

As a child of God, therefore, you should never allow sickness attach itself to your body, because Christ satisfied all that was required for you to live in health. Divine health is yours now by right as a new creation in Christ Jesus. If you’ve been sick because of your ignorance of what Jesus accomplished for you, let this truth sink into your spirit and permeate your entire being. Don’t allow the devil intimidate you with his tricks, which may come as symptoms. Insist on a healthy life, free from infirmity, because this is God’s will for you.

Go Deeper
Isaiah 53:5; 1 Peter 2:24

Pray
Dear Father I thank you for your Word to me today, and the divine life and health you’ve given me. I walk and live in this divine health now. No sickness can attach itself to my body because the life of Christ in me produces total health and soundness in me. Hallelujah.

Daily Bible Reading
ONE YEAR
1 Corinthians 6, Psalms 119:1-112

TWO YEAR
Colossians 1:9-18, Jeremiah 6

Act
Make proclamations of God’s Word concerning your health toady.

My Notes
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…FROM ABOVE

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(Your True Citizenship)

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TO THE BIBLE: John 8:23
“And He said to them, “You are from beneath; I am from above. You are of this world; I am not of this world.””

LET’S TALK
If you were asked about your nationality, you’d likely give the name of your country. You may have been born in that country or become a citizen via naturalization. Well, irrespective of the name on passport, you must understand that your true citizenship as a Christian is of heaven. This was what Jesus communicated in our opening Scripture.

The Jews in His day couldn’t comprehend the wisdom and audacity with which the Master spoke each time He had an encounter with them. That’s because He communicated with a spiritual language while they were people of the senses. When He said, “…I am from above,” He wasn’t referring to a physical life but to a spiritual life! Jesus knew that His life didn’t come from Mary, because He was the Word of God made flesh. Conscious of that reality, He could say with boldness that He was not of this world.

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Now, the Bible says concerning us that as He (Jesus) is, so are we in this world (1 John 4:17). If you’re born again, you’re no longer an ordinary person; you’re from above just as Jesus is, and you have the same indestructible life that He has.

Train yourself in this consciousness and carry it with you wherever you go. Refuse to speak sickness, lack and failure. Speak the language of the Kingdom that you’re from. When you do, others may think you’re out of your mind, but that shouldn’t change your confession: You’re from above!

Go Deeper
John 15:19; John 6:51

Speak
I’m not of this world; therefore, I’m not subject to the circumstances and rudiments of this earthly realm. I have the overcoming, indestructible, unconquerable life of God in me, and I walk with this consciousness today.

Daily Bible Reading
ONE YEAR
1 Corinthians 5, Psalms 117-118

TWO YEAR
Colossians 1:1-8, Jeremiah 5

Act
Make faith proclamations of your divinity today.

My Notes
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NO FREE LAND!

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(Take The Land—Giants And All!)

LIVE SUPERNATURALLY.

TO THE BIBLE: Joshua 1:9
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”

LET’S TALK
Caleb was one of the twelve spies Moses sent to spy out Canaan, the land of promise. When they returned, ten of them gave a discouraging, faithless report about the land. But Caleb and Joshua spoke by faith. God rewarded Caleb’s faith by promising to give him a portion of the land as an inheritance. This land, as we would later discover in Joshua 14, was no ordinary land, but one occupied by giants.

God has called you to a life of endless testimonies. Nevertheless, He doesn’t give you “free lands” to simply stroll into and occupy; the lands may have giants in them. Some Christians don’t seem to like this idea; they wish they could just go on in life every day without having to face any trouble. But God only allows troubles to come to you because He knows they’re like exams; they challenge your faith, and overcoming them leads to your promotion.

Caleb overcame his challenges by faith. The Bible tells us how, forty-five years after God had made the promise to him, at the age of eighty-five, Caleb took his land and drove out the giants from it (Joshua 15:14).

When you encounter troubles in your walk of faith, the Lord expects you to face them squarely and overcome them. Refuse to fear, for anxiety never works. Instead, be strong and courageous. Be confident of the fact that the anointing of God is on your life. That anointing will make you fearless and courageous, and your life will be a story of victory all the way.

Go Deeper
Joshua 14:12; Philippians 4:13

Pray
Dear Father, thank you for giving me the needed courage to stand strong in the midst of contrary situations. I’m fired-up by your Spirit today to see every challenge I face as an opportunity for promotion. I take on these challenges and win, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Daily Bible Reading
ONE YEAR
1 Corinthians 3, Psalms 109-112

TWO YEAR
Philippians 4:8-13, Jeremiah 3

Act
Identify the areas of difficulties before you. Then declare that you’re subduing those obstacles through the Word of God and the power of the Holy Spirit.

My Notes
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STAND YOUR GROUND!

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(Against All Hope, Believe In Hope)

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TO THE BIBLE: Romans 4:18 KJV
“Who against hope believed in hope, that he might become the father of many nations, according to that which was spoken, so shall thy seed be.”

LET’S TALK
Why does the Bible describe Abraham as the father of faith? To answer this, you have to carefully consider the challenges he faced and how he overcame them. God had already told him he would have a child through whom all the nations of the earth would be blessed, and that the child would come from his wife, Sarah. But on two occasions, he had problems with two kings who wanted his beautiful wife, who wasn’t only barren at the time but had also passed into menopause.

Though these negative situations came up to contradict the Word God had spoken to him, Abraham stood his ground. Instead of crying about the seemingly difficult conditions, he refused to be moved, and instead, continually gave glory to God. The Bible says, “And not being weak in faith, he did not consider his own body, already dead (since he was about a hundred years old), and the deadness of Sarah’s womb. He did not waver at the promise of God through unbelief, but was strengthened in faith, giving glory to God,  and being fully convinced that what He had promised He was also able to perform” (Romans 4:19-21). No wonder he had miracles at the end of the day!

Don’t ever give up on the Word, for the Word never fails. Like Abraham, against hope, believe in hope, knowing that what God has said concerning you will surely come to pass. When your faith is challenged, don’t cry or cower; just keep releasing faith-filled words!

Go Deeper
1 John 5:4; Hebrews 11:1

Speak
My faith is strong and alive as I journey on today in life with confidence, knowing that the One who lives in me is greater than he who lives in the world. I’m strong in faith, giving glory to God, being fully persuaded that His Word concerning me is the absolute reality. Hallelujah.

Daily Bible Reading
ONE YEAR
1 Corinthians 2, Psalms 107-108

TWO YEAR
Philippians 4:1-7, Jeremiah 2

Act
Make faith proclamations concerning your studies, health, family and future aspirations.

My Notes
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A NEW SPECIES

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(Called Into A Newness Of Life)

THE 5 SOLID FACTS OF THE GOSPEL BY PASTOR CHRIS OYAKHILOME & PASTOR BENNY HINN

TO THE BIBLE: Romans 6:4
“Therefore we were buried with Him through baptism into death, that just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.”

LET’S TALK
“I didn’t feel anything,” Bob said, right after he was led to Christ in the prayer of salvation. Judging by his countenance, you could tell he was rather disappointed, as he had fully expected a transcendent sensation to run through his entire body the moment he received Christ. But that didn’t happen, so he wondered: Did I actually receive salvation?

There are many people who feel this way after they accept Jesus as Lord of their lives. They’re concerned that they may not really be saved, because they didn’t immediately feel any change through their senses. What such folks need is the accurate knowledge of their new life in Christ—what it means to be born again.

According to the Scriptures, when Jesus died, we died with Him; when He was buried, we were buried with Him; and when He resurrected, we also arose with Him into a newness of life. That’s why 2 Corinthians 5:17 talks about the fact that anyone who has received Christ is a new species of being that never existed before.

The old man has been crucified with Christ but there’s a new man with a new life in his place now. No wonder the Bible says in Colossians 3:10, “…put on the new man who is renewed in knowledge according to the image of Him who created him.” Now, your life transcends this earthly realm; it’s the life of Christ, the Anointed One. You’ve been called into a new life of success, glory and excellence. You do not have a past, for your old nature was crucified with Christ. Live in the consciousness of your new life today.

Go Deeper
2 Corinthians 5:17-18; Romans 7:6

Speak
I thank you Father for bringing me into a newness of life—the glorious life in Christ that transcends this earthly realm! I declare that the failures, defeats and misfortunes associated with the old nature are passed away, and I’ve put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of Almighty God.

Daily Bible Reading
ONE YEAR
1 Corinthians 1, Psalms 104-106

TWO YEAR
Philippians 3:12-21, Jeremiah 1

Act
Worship God today and thank Him for the gift of eternal life He gave to you. If you’re not born again, kindly turn to page 76 of this book and say the prayer of salvation there.

My Notes
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ENJOY YOUR LIFE

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(You’re Called Into God’s Rest)

BLW President builds on prophecy and insight, declaring a season of increasing knowledge.

TO THE BIBLE: Psalm 132:14
“This is my resting place forever; here I will dwell, for I have desired it.”

LET’S TALK
Did you know that God isn’t working or creating new things today? Nor is He modifying that which He already made? The Bible says He finished all His works from the foundation of the world (Hebrews 4:3). He’s in absolute rest, not busy fixing things or trying to make them work.

The good news is: this is the kind of life He has given us—a life of rest, where we don’t struggle for anything. You’ve been called into God’s rest. Remember, God made man on the sixth day of creation and rested on the seventh. Man’s first day on earth was God’s resting day. Have you ever asked why God didn’t make man on the first day when everything was still a chaotic mass, or on the second or third day? It’s because He wanted everything to have been ready when He brought man on the scene.

The Scripture describes us—the new creation—as partakers of God’s divine nature. This means we’re sharers, partners and participators of the divine nature. We’re entitled to enjoy and benefit from the immense treasures and attributes of God with the exclusion of nothing. Entering and living in His rest is one of such blessings we’ve been called to enjoy. Don’t cheat yourself or allow anyone or circumstance cheat you out of the life you’re called to live. The way to live in God’s rest is by faith in His Word. See yourself the way God sees you. Refuse to compromise the principles of God’s Word, and live a stress-free life.

Go Deeper
Matthew 11:28; Psalm 23:1-2

Pray
Dear Father, thank you for calling me to a life of glory, victory and rest. I refuse to be moved or worried by the circumstances of this life because all things are mine. I live and abide in perfect rest, peace and joy today, in Jesus’ mighty Name. Amen.

Daily Bible Reading
ONE YEAR
Romans 16:1-27, Psalms 102-103

TWO YEAR
Philippians 3:1-12, Isaiah 66

Act
Meditate on this Scripture: Hebrews 4:9-11.

My Notes
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POSITIVE INFLUENCE!

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(Who Are You Listening To?)

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TO THE BIBLE: Genesis 3:11
“And He said, “Who told you that you were naked? Have you eaten from the tree of which I commanded you that you should not eat?””

LET’S TALK
As a child of God, it matters who you’re listening to. The opening scripture shows that God is concerned about who you listen to because your life is the expression of all you’ve built into you; friends you’ve been listening to, those who’ve been advising you, sharing with you and talking with you. You can’t be different from the information you’ve accumulated in your spirit.

As you grow in your Christian walk, learn to listen to godly men and women whose lifestyle is from heaven. “Remember those who rule over you, who have spoken the word of God to you, whose faith follow, considering the outcome of their conduct” (Hebrews 13:7). You can’t watch every television programme, listen to all kinds of songs, or read every newspaper and magazine out there. This is so important, because it’s only a matter of time before what you’ve become as a result of what you’ve been ingesting, begins to show up in your attitude, your actions, your words, your results, and your life as a whole.

Choose today to listen to those who truly know the Lord, not to murmurers and complainers who are ever learning but never able to come to the knowledge of the truth.

Go Deeper
1 Corinthians 11:1; 1 Corinthians 15:33

Pray
Dear Father, I choose today and always to follow after your Word, and live by what it says, for therein lies my prosperity, success and total well-being, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Daily Bible Reading
ONE YEAR
Romans 15:14-33, Psalms 99-101

TWO YEAR
Philippians 2:19-30, Isaiah 65

Act
Write down the names of those with whom you spend most of your day. Assess their lifestyles according to Hebrews 13:7.

My Notes
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HOW TO HAVE GOOD SUCCESS

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(The Power Of Meditation)

BLW President builds on prophecy and insight, declaring a season of increasing knowledge.

TO THE BIBLE: Joshua 1:8 AMPC
“This Book of the Law shall not depart out of your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, that you may observe and do according to all that is written in it. For then you shall make your way prosperous, and then you shall deal wisely and have good success.”

LET’S TALK
If you observe today’s theme Scripture carefully, you’d notice it didn’t say God shall make your way prosperous, but that you shall make your own way prosperous, and then you shall deal wisely in the affairs of life and have good success. But for this to happen, you must meditate.

So what are you supposed to meditate on? The subject of your meditation should be words and things that are consistent with the gospel of Jesus Christ. Meditating on anything else will not produce lasting results. Both the Old and New Testaments are replete with words that are consistent with the realities of the new creation life. For example, Isaiah said, “No weapon formed against you shall prosper…” (Isaiah 54:17), and this is consistent with what Jesus said in Luke 10:19: “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.” That means what Isaiah said belongs to the Church, and we can meditate on it today just as we would the words of Jesus in Luke 10:19.

When you meditate on God’s Word often, not only will you have good success, you’ll find yourself dealing wisely in the affairs of life, and satan will find it difficult to carry out his nefarious acts in your life. In other words, the wisdom of God will function in you so much that when you make decisions or take actions on something, they’ll be just right.

Go Deeper
Joshua 1:8 (MSG); 1 Timothy 4:15

Speak
God’s Word is working in me and producing results in my life. Unbelief and fear are not part of my life. As I meditate on God’s Word today, the forces of success, prosperity and divine health are unleashed in my life. Hallelujah.

Daily Bible Reading
ONE YEAR
Romans 15:5-13, Psalms 94-98

TWO YEAR
Philippians 2:12-18, Isaiah 64

Act
Meditate on Psalm 1:1-3

My Notes
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SUPER-RICH!

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(God Delights In Your Prosperity)

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TO THE BIBLE: Psalm 112:1-3
“Praise the Lord! Blessed is the man who fears the Lord, Who delights greatly in His commandments. His descendants will be mighty on earth; The generation of the upright will be blessed. Wealth and riches will be in his house, And his righteousness endures forever”

LET’S TALK
No matter how young you are, understand that God wants you to be prosperous and influential, not lacking anything, but living in superabundance. I’m sharing these thoughts with you because the information you hear and accept will affect your life greatly, both now and in the future.

Some Christians are broke today simply because they’ve been taught wrong. For example, some argue based on “Solomon’s prayer” in Proverbs 30:8-9, “…Give me neither poverty nor riches—feed me with the food allotted to me; lest I be full and deny You, and say, “Who is the Lord?” Or lest I be poor and steal, and profane the name of my God.” They say they want to be average and have just enough to get by on, because that was what Solomon prayed for. Well, Solomon didn’t write that proverb, nor was he average by any definition of the word. In his time as king over Israel, he made silver to be as common as stones in Jerusalem! (1 Kings 10:27).

That proverb was written by Argur the son of Jakeh, who we don’t know much about aside what he wrote in this chapter. Now, the Lord said in Isaiah 1:19 (TLB), “If you will only let me help you; if you will only obey, I will make you rich,” meaning that God wants to help but some people don’t let Him. If only you’d accept His helping hand, you’ll experience a miracle in your life and in your finances. This isn’t just about being rich, but being positioned to be able to help others and live to God’s glory.

Go Deeper
Proverbs 10:22; Malachi 3:10

Pray
Dear Father, thank you for making me rich! Thank you for putting everything in place to ensure that I walk in superabundance while I’m here on earth. Your Word shows me today that you desire to make me successful in all things. Have your way in me Lord and do according to your good pleasure, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Daily Bible Reading
ONE YEAR
Romans 14:1-23-15:1-4, Psalms 90-93

TWO YEAR
Philippians 2:1-11, Isaiah 63

Act
Meditate on these words and declare them throughout the day: “I’m a joint heir with Christ. Therefore, I’m prosperous, rich and influential!”

My Notes
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FINANCE AND PROSPERITY

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