Rhapsody of Realities TeeVo;

Sunday, January 19th, 2020;

CHOOSE JOY ONLY
(Joyful Living Is Up To You)

👤 Pastor Chris Oyakhilome;

📖 TO THE BIBLE
Psalm 16:11 AMP C “You will show me the path of life; in Your presence is fullness of joy, at Your right hand there are pleasures forevermore.”

◀ LET’S TALK
Do you know that you can be joyful all the time? You may ask, how is that possible? Well, joy has nothing to do with what’s happening to you or around you; it’s got nothing to do with what others say or do to you. Joy comes from within you, and it’s up to you to let it out.

Living with joy is a personal choice you make regardless of any situation or circumstance. It doesn’t matter how you feel; you can choose to stir up that joy right now. Ephesians 5:19 says, “Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord” (KJV). So, all you need to do is spend some time speaking God’s Word to yourself and singing songs of praise to the Lord, and you’d have immense joy rise up from within you. Remember the Bible says, “…Do not sorrow, for the joy of the LORD is your strength” (Nehemiah 8:10). This means when you’re full of joy, you’re strengthened.

So, choose to be joyful today because it pays off. Don’t wait for some comedian or a happy experience to make you joyful. Rather, just like Paul and Silas who remained joyful even while in prison (Acts 16:25), always put up a joyful attitude no matter what comes your way.

🎯 Go Deeper
Isaiah 12:3, Philippians 4:4

🔊 Speak
My heart is filled with joy and laughter. I choose to stay joyful, irrespective of the challenges that I may face.

📚 Daily Bible Reading

ONE YEAR
Matthew 13:24-43, Genesis 44-45

TWO YEAR
Matthew 7:21-29, Genesis 19

▶ Act
Take out the next few minutes to sing some praise songs.

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONAL;

SUNDAY 19 JANUARY,2020;

HAVE NO FEARS

Pastor Chris Oyakhilome;

And when I saw him, I fell at his feet as dead. And he laid his right hand upon me, saying unto me, Fear not; I am the first and the last (Revelation 1:17).

When you study the Scriptures, you find that always, God tells us, “Fear not”; be it morning, noon or night; irrespective of what you hear or the symptoms you might be feeling, He doesn’t want fear in your heart. That’s because He knows all things; He knows the future and can see that nothing is set against you or could harm you. He’s the eternal God and lives in eternity. He sees the end from the beginning.

Therefore, even when you seem troubled about something and want Him to act right away, He’s unruffled and never in a hurry, because He already saw that you prevailed. Your future is history to Him. When you study the story of Abraham, you’d observe the Lord giving him the history of his future; He said to him, “…a father of many nations have I made thee” (Genesis 17:5). At this time, Abraham had no child; but in the mind of God, it was already a settled fact. His future was history to God.

It’s the same with you today. Have no fears, because He’s seen everything and knows there’s nothing in front of you that’s capable of defeating or destroying you. Nothing! It makes no difference where you are or where you live in this world; there’re no limitations on your path. All God wants is that you follow His Word. His Word guarantees your victory, prosperity and success. His Word is your weapon against all adversary and adversity.

His Word is the sword of the Spirit. If you’d live by His Word, and keep it in your mouth, nothing can stop you. Therefore, take away the limits. Say to yourself, “All limitations are gone from my mind! I can, and would be all that God wants me to be. I’M A SUCCESS!” Glory to God!

CONFESSION
I’m bold and very courageous! The Word of God is producing in me what it talks about and I rise above all the limiting systems of the world. I have an extraordinary capacity to contemplate, think, envision and see endless possibilities; and no situation or difficulty can deter me, because I’ve been set on a perpetual journey of advancement, upliftment and promotion. Glory to God!

FURTHER STUDY
Joshua 1:6-7; Romans 8:35-39; 1 John 4:4

1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: Matthew 13:24-43 & Genesis 44-45

2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: Acts 10:21-33 & Job 9-10

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Saturday, January 18th,2020;

IT’S A “YES!”
(God Hears And Answers Your Prayers Always)

👤 Pastor Chris Oyakhilome;

📖 TO THE BIBLE
2 Corinthians 1:20 NIV “For no matter how many promises God has made, they are “Yes” in Christ. And so through him the “Amen” is spoken by us to the glory of God.”

◀ LET’S TALK
Some folks are of the opinion that God sometimes says “Yes” and sometimes says “No” when they pray to Him. They assume He’d disapprove of any request they make that’s not pleasing to Him, and therefore not grant it. This sounds true and religious, but that’s just what it is—religion.

When you study your Bible carefully, you’ll discover that God never says “No.” In fact, our theme scripture above bears testimony to this truth. But you may ask, “What if I pray outside God’s will?” That’s a different ball game entirely, because if you pray outside His will, He doesn’t even hear you at all. And so, you don’t receive an answer, because you asked wrongly (James 4:3). The Bible says, “And how bold and free we then become in his presence, freely asking according to his will, sure that he’s listening. And if we’re confident that he’s listening, we know that what we’ve asked for is as good as ours” (1 John 5:14- 15 MSG).

Hence, your “not receiving” isn’t because He declined; rather, it’s because He didn’t even hear the prayer. To pray according to His will means to pray according to His Word, because His Word represents His will. And when you do this, you can be sure He’s listening, and so whatever you ask is as good as yours. Take a hold of His Word today, and expect answers when you pray.

🎯 Go Deeper
Ephesians 3:20, Philippians 4:19

🔊 Pray
Dear Father, I thank you for the victorious life you’ve given me in Christ. I’m enlightened by the Word to know I have the right to be heard when I pray. And I’m taking advantage of God’s grace in my life, freely asking and receiving, in Jesus’ Name, Amen.

📚 Daily Bible Reading

ONE YEAR
Matthew 13:1-23, Genesis 42-43

TWO YEAR
Matthew 7:13-20, Genesis 18

▶ Act
What’s the desire in your heart? Go ahead and ask for it, praying according to the Word of God.

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONAL;

SATURDAY 18 JANUARY,2020;

ALWAYS VICTORIOUS;

Pastor Chris Oyakhilome;

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).

There’s a reason the Church is the most persecuted of the demographics in the world: Satan is afraid of what’s coming, and he’s making so much effort to cause fear in the hearts of many. But he’s a failure. Mighty things are happening in the Church of Jesus Christ, and the devil can’t contain it. What’s happening with us is bigger than what’s happening in Technology, Science, or Politics.

In Matthew 16:18, Jesus said, “…I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.” The word, “Gates” is symbolic in prophetic language for “power and dominion.” So, the powers of hell, the dominion of hell, shall not prevail against the Church.

The Church, right from inception, has survived and endured many terrible persecutions, and will always out-live her detractors. That’s because the Word of God is clear: “Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? As it is written, For thy sake we are killed all the day long; we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter. Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us” (Romans 8:35-37).

We’re forever victorious. We crush every opposition and conquer every adversity. That’s the blessing upon the Church. The Holy Spirit is the Boss of the Church, and He’s God. He’s working in, with, and through us. It’s impossible for us to fail. We won before we started; we’re just acting out the script that’s already been written. Hallelujah!

The Amplified version of our theme verse says, “But thanks be to God, Who in Christ always leads us in triumph [as trophies of Christ’s victory….” That’s what’s happening. We’re in a Holy Ghost victory parade. What you need is to stay focused on the work of the Lord, serving Him with joy. Hallelujah!

CONFESSION
I’m a member of the glorious and triumphant body of Christ. Therefore, I’m indestructible; no matter what happens, I win, because the Word puts me over and guarantees my victory. Greater is He that’s in me than he that’s in the world. I reign and rule with Christ, now and always, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY
Romans 8:37-39; 1 John 4:4; 1 Corinthians 15:57-58

1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: Matthew 13:1-23 & Genesis 42-43

2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: Acts 10:9-20 & Job 7-8

EXCERPT FROM: Rhapsody of Realities Daily Devotional

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Friday, January 17th,2020;

GOD’S CLASS OF BEING
(You Have Super Genes)

👤 Pastor Chris

📖 TO THE BIBLE
1 Peter 2:9 “But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light”

◀ LET’S TALK
The word “generation” in the theme scripture is derived from the root-word “gene.” A gene is the basic unit of heredity in a living organism. Genes hold the information that build and maintain an organism’s cells, and pass genetic traits from parent to offspring. They determine the physical, mental, and other characteristics an individual inherits from his parents.

When God describes you as “a chosen generation,” it means you belong to a new class of supermen with divine genetic material! Notice the emphasis on “gene” in the word generation. You have God’s “DNA” in you. No wonder the Bible in Romans 8:37 says we are more than conquerors, meaning your lineage is one of champions and victors. No generational curse, sickness, or disease can work against you, or destroy you, because you’re a new creation. You have new genes that came from your heavenly Father.

God has never made a failure; that He gave birth to you means you’re a success. Sickness, poverty, disease, death, and defeat are not a part of your divine “DNA.” This is the reason Jesus died; to produce a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a peculiar people, a holy nation – a new class of being. You belong in that new class, and it’s the superior race of supermen in Christ.

🎯 Go Deeper
2 Peter 1:1-4; 1 John 4:4; 17

🔊 Pray
I’m a peculiar treasure unto God, born anew with the supernatural life of glory, excellence and power in my spirit! In my words and actions today, I’m showing forth the wonderful deeds, and displaying the virtues and perfections of my heavenly Father, who has called me unto glory, honour and excellence. Hallelujah.
📚 Daily Bible Reading

ONE YEAR
Matthew 12:22-50, Genesis 40-41

TWO YEAR
Matthew 7:1-12, Genesis 17

▶ Act
What are the things you can do as one in God’s class of being, possessing super genes? Discuss your ideas with your friends at your next Bible study group meeting.

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONAL;

FRIDAY 17 JANUARY,2020;

UNHINDERED PROGRESS

Pastor Chris Oyakhilome;

Meditate upon these things; give thyself wholly to them; that thy profiting may appear to all (1 Timothy 4:15).

The word, “appear” in our opening verse is the Greek “phaneros,” which means to spread abroad, or to cause something or someone to shine. Here, the Spirit, through the Apostle Paul lets us know what meditating on God’s Word does for you: it causes your prosperity and success to spread abroad or burst forth. Hallelujah!

The same truth is revealed in Joshua 1:8; the Word propels your advancement. The Lord said to Joshua, “This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.” Notice that the key isn’t just having the Word in your heart or the pages of the Bible, but in your mouth; speaking it forth, and it‘ll bring prosperity into your life.

When you study the Hebrew construction of the latter part of Joshua 1:8, you’d observe that the portion where it says “…thou shalt make thy way prosperous…” actually means “to burst forth with prosperity!” What it describes is a sudden gush, like the rushing of a flood breaking through a barrier with so much power. That’s the kind of prosperity and success you’ll experience if you’d meditate, inundate your spirit with God’s Word. You burst forth into prosperity with such power that nothing can hold back.

Perhaps you’re into some trade or business and your brand hasn’t “spread abroad”; it isn’t well known. Practise meditating on the Word. As you do, you’ll receive the ideas and inspiration you need to take things to the next level. It doesn’t matter in which area of your life you desire to see extraordinary progress; do this, and before long, others will surely notice your unhindered progress.

CONFESSION
Dear Father, your wisdom is at work in me and I’m moving with power and great glory; there’s no stopping me. I’m propelled by your Word and the Spirit, in the path of success and greatness. I’m fulfilling my destiny in Christ, gloriously bursting forth in prosperity. Hallelujah!

FURTHER STUDY
Psalm 1:1-3; Isaiah 32:15; 3 John 1:2

1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: Matthew 12:22-50 & Genesis 40-41

2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: Acts 10:1-8 & Job 5-6

EXCERPT FROM: Rhapsody of Realities Daily Devotional

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Thursday, January 16th,2020;

YOU’VE GOT HEAVENLY DNA ;
(You’ve Been Born Into God’s Holy Family);

👤 Pastor Chris Oyakhilome;

📖 TO THE BIBLE
1 John 3:1 AMP C “See what [an incredible] quality of love the Father has given (shown, bestowed on) us, that we should [be permitted to] be named and called and counted the children of God! And so we are! The reason that the world does not know (recognize, acknowledge) us is that it does not know (recognize, acknowledge) Him.”

◀ LET’S TALK
In 1 John 3:1, rather than use the Greek word “huios” for “sons,” which refers to sons of figurative kingship, John chooses the word “teknon,” describing you as a vital son (or daughter) of God – one actually born of His Spirit. In other words, you bear the very genes of your Father, and your sonship is distinct and undeniable.

But, there’s a legal aspect to this, because the Bible says in 1 Corinthians 6:20, “For ye were bought with a price: glorify God therefore in your body” This legal aspect is, in fact, what made your vital sonship possible. As a result, you now have the life of God in you; you’re no ordinary kid.

The Bible records, “And because ye are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father” (Galatians 4:6 KJV). Take advantage of your privileged position as a child of God in truth. Let the qualities of God’s personality be evident in your character and daily living. Inspire your peers; show them the light, and be an exemplary icon of Christ in your world.

🎯 Go Deeper
Colossians 1:12, 1 John 5:4-5

🔊 Pray
Dear Father, I thank you for making me your child in truth; both in legal and vital terms. I’m glad I bear your divine DNA inside me. Therefore, I’m more than a conqueror. I’m a participator in the divine experience. The effect of this life is apparent in everything I do, in Jesus’ Name.
📚 Daily Bible Reading

ONE YEAR
Matthew 12:1-21, Genesis 38-39

TWO YEAR
Matthew 6:25-34, Genesis 16

▶ Act
List 5 things you’ll begin to do differently, knowing that you’re a “teknon” of God.

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONAL;

THURSDAY 16 JANUARY,2020;

BE CHRIST-IN-ME CONSCIOUS;

Pastor Chris Oyakhilome;

…For you are the temple of the living God. As God has said: I will dwell in them And walk among them. I will be their God, And they shall be My people (2 Corinthians 6:16 NKJV).

The real essence of Christianity is the fact that Christ literally lives in you by the Holy Spirit. That’s the reason Jesus came, to make fellowship and oneness with God possible. Through that fellowship, we were given eternal life—the life and nature of God. Therefore, you’re by no means an ordinary person. You’re full of God; full of His love, His grace and His wisdom.

This has to become a reality in your spirit; otherwise, you won’t be living the true Christian life. You have to be Christ-in-me conscious. I’m referring to a consciousness about life where all you know is Christ; everything you see is Christ. The Bible says Christ is your life (Colossians 3:4). Christ is everything. Functioning with this mindset will literally transport you to the realm where you have no consciousness of need, failure or fear; you’re on top and in victory every day, every hour, every minute and every second, because you carry God in you! You and God are the eternal winning team. Hallelujah!

But because many aren’t “Christ-in-me” minded, they struggle through life, “looking” for God; “going” to Him, and reaching out to Him for help. Whereas, the Bible says, “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” (1 John 4:4). Everything and anything you could ever need is inside the greater One that lives in you. What you need is to become conscious of His indwelling presence and the wisdom He pilots you with for success and greatness.

Don’t ask Him for wisdom; He’s your wisdom (1 Corinthians 1:30). Don’t ask Him for help; He’s your Help and your Helper. Don’t ask Him for strength; He’s your strength. Don’t go anywhere without the consciousness that you’re a God-carrying vessel. You’ll be amazed at the sudden transformation: the grace, divine aura, influence and power that you’ll exude. Why? In the spiritual realm, the first principle is knowledge; the second is consciousness, and the third is speaking; voicing. That’s the reason this knowledge is coming to you today, for you to have the consciousness that you carry God in you, and then declare accordingly.

CONFESSION
I’m not ordinary, for the Greater One lives in my spirit, soul and body! I’m full of God! I’m strong, sound, full of His love, wisdom and divine essence. My life is full of grace. Hallelujah!

FURTHER STUDY
1 Corinthians 3:16; Colossians 1:26-27

1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: Matthew 12:1-21 & Genesis 38-39

2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: Acts 9:32-43 & Job 3-4

EXCERPT FROM: Rhapsody of Realities Daily Devotional

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONAL;

WEDNESDAY 15 JANUARY,2020;

WALK IN THE SPIRIT;

Pastor Chris Oyakhilome;

But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his (Romans 8:9).

There’re Christians who are still easily controlled by the dictates of the flesh and its senses. So, always, they pray, asking the Lord to help them overcome the flesh with its affections and lusts. But that’s a contradiction, because the Word says, “… those who are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires” (Galatians 5:24 NKJV). What you’re supposed to do is live the Word.

God’s Word reveals your identity, heritage, origin and ability in Christ Jesus; it’s a mirror. Your responsibility is to accept the picture of you that the Word projects, and live accordingly. We read in our opening verse that you’re not in the flesh, but in the Spirit. That’s the declaration of God; that’s how He sees you. Your recreated human spirit is perfected in Christ; so, what then? Galatians 5:16 states what you’re supposed to do and the result: “…Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh.”

You’re to walk in the Spirit because you’re born into the realm of the Spirit; you live in the Spirit; that’s your life now! The reason some still find themselves struggling with unhealthy desires and habits is that they’re not walking in the consciousness of who they are in Christ; they’re not walking in the Spirit. How do you walk in the Spirit? It doesn’t mean floating in the air; it means walking in the light of God’s Word; walking in the light of who you are in Him.

Now that you’re born again, set your appetite on the things of the Spirit. If you find yourself lusting after or desiring the things of the world, you ought to say, “No, that’s not who I am; I’m the righteousness of God in Christ; my spirit is clean; I’m a new creature. I thirst and yearn after God and His Word only. My affection is set on things above, not on things in the earth.” Hallelujah!

PRAYER
Dear Father, I thank you for giving me the ability to comprehend who I am in Christ. I’m born of the Spirit and yielded to the Spirit, to do your will and walk in your light. My life is the expression and manifestation of your righteousness, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY
Romans 8:1-2; Romans 8:5-9; Galatians 5:25

1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: Matthew 11:1-30 & Genesis 36-37

2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: Acts 9:21-31 & Job 1-2

EXCERPT FROM: Rhapsody of Realities Daily Devotional

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES TEEVO WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15TH

GIVE THE KINGLY COMMAND!

(The Gift Of Righteousness And Abundant Grace Make You Reign)

📖 TO THE BIBLE
Romans 5:17 “For if by the one man’s offense 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
Righteousness is the nature of God; it’s the rightness of God in the human spirit; the quality of being conformed to His truth or revealed will. When you were born again, you received this nature of righteousness; and now you can truly express the will and nature of the Father.

Your nature of righteousness gives you the authority to reign in life. See how the Amplified Classic Bible version puts it: “…Much more surely will those who receive [God’s] overflowing grace (unmerited favor) and the free gift of righteousness [putting them into right standing with Himself] reign as kings in life through the one Man Jesus Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed One)” (Romans 5:17). Understand that this scripture isn’t talking about reigning in heaven; it’s speaking of reigning here on earth!

You’re born to reign in this life! When you make a decree in adverse circumstances, expect them to change, because there’s power in your word (Ecclesiastes 8:4). Therefore, you should live above fear, want, sickness, disease, or infirmity. Never chicken out in the face of pressure; instead, give the Word like a king that you are, and things will surely change in your favour.

🎯 Go Deeper
Ecclesiastes 8:4, Revelation 5:10

🔊 Pray
Dear heavenly Father, I thank you for the gift of righteousness you’ve given me. I stand strong in this immeasurable grace. I’m reigning indeed as a king that you’ve made me, making decrees and expressing your will and nature to my world, in Jesus’ Name.

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📚 Daily Bible Reading

ONE YEAR
Matthew 11:1-30, Genesis 36-37

TWO YEAR
Matthew 6:14-24, Genesis 15

▶ Act
List some characteristics you know of a king. How can you begin to exercise these functions personally?