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AUTHORITY OVER DEMONS.

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RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONAL ;

AUTHORITY OVER DEMONS.

Thursday, April 2nd.2020;

Pastor Chris Oyakhilome;

And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues (Mark 16:17).

Until Jesus came, people didn’t have the accurate information about demons and evil spirits. A lot of things that many had thought were ordinary were shown by Jesus to be spiritual.

For example, He made us aware that most sicknesses and diseases had devils behind them. When they brought someone who was deaf and dumb to Him, the Bible says He cast the spirit out. And right away, the deaf ears were unstopped and the person began to hear, and the dumb tongue was loosened. Luke 11:14 says, “And he was casting out a devil, and it was dumb. And it came to pass, when the devil was gone out, the dumb spake; and the people wondered.”

Mark 1:32-34 reveals the same truth: “And at even, when the sun did set, they brought unto him all that were diseased, and them that were possessed with devils. And all the city was gathered together at the door. And he healed many that were sick of divers diseases, and cast out many devils; and suffered not the devils to speak, because they knew him.” There’re many today that are ignorant of demonic activities. But the reality is, there’re evil spirits that are running people’s lives. Sometimes, you find someone who has a fierce and violent temper. They said his father was like that, and he thinks it’s normal, but it’s not. It’s evil spirits that make those things happen.

The Bible talks of unclean spirits, which also make people unclean, and do evil things in the lives of human beings. Some of them are responsible for the frustrations some people experience in their lives. You find very successful people in various fields who suddenly fall back to emptiness. They lose everything, not knowing they’re being invaded by demonic forces.

But thanks be unto God! In Christ, you have authority over demons to cast them out from your affairs. You don’t need a minister to help you cast out demons. Jesus said every one of us who believes in Him would cast out devils in His Name (Mark 16:17); it’s a sign of our divinity. So, if there’ve been events and actions around you that you’re uncomfortable with, and you perceive Satan to be behind them, cast him out!

CONFESSION

Thank you, blessed Lord, for my authority in Christ over demons and the powers of darkness. Even now, I walk in the light of this authority by forbidding Satan and his demons from exerting upon or influencing anything that has to do with me. I hold off demonic activities in my family and workplace today, in the Name of Jesus. Amen.

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FURTHER STUDY: || Matthew 10:8 Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye have received, freely give. ||

|| Mark 1:33-34 And all the city was gathered together at the door. 34 And he healed many that were sick of divers diseases, and cast out many devils; and suffered not the devils to speak, because they knew him. ||

|| Acts 8:6-7 And the people with one accord gave heed unto those things which Philip spake, hearing and seeing the miracles which he did. 7 For unclean spirits, crying with loud voice, came out of many that were possessed [with them]: and many taken with palsies, and that were lame, were healed. ||

DAILY SCRIPTURE READING

1-Year Bible Reading Plan=> Luke 9:18-36 & Joshua 13-15

2-Year Bible Reading Plan=> Romans 6:1-11 & Psalm 105

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DON’T BEG…USE HIS NAME .

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DON’T BEG…USE HIS NAME ;

Sunday, December 29th,2019;

Pastor Chris Oyakhilome;

Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth (Philippians 2:9-10).

If as a Christian, you find that you’re always crying and begging God in prayer for your needs, you’re not living in the Name of Jesus. We don’t beg in His Name. Don’t beg Him for your health or for anything. It’s a slap on His face. It’s like a child begging a responsible father for breakfast or dinner. He loves you more than that.

Do you think God doesn’t know that you have a pain in your body? You think He doesn’t know that you’ve been experiencing migraine headaches? Or that you’re behind in your bills? He’s aware. But He wants you to change things! You have a weapon, an instrument; the Name of Jesus! Use it to effect a change in your body, in your finances, and any other area of your life. You can tell yourself, “I’m not going into 2020 in this condition or situation; I demand and effect a change, in the Name of Jesus!”

“Wake up and be who I’ve made you; realise the power in my Name and use it to make your life ever-glorious!” That’s what the Lord is saying to you, even now! Get rid of the pain and come out of that distressing situation. In His Name, you have a right to refuse anything that’s not of God in your life. Every sickness, disease and circumstance bows to that name.

It doesn’t matter what troubles you; you don’t need to cry for help; speak forth words in His Name, and you’ll be amazed at how quickly things will turn around in your favour. Practise using that Name, and build your faith on it through the Word. It’s a lifestyle. You’ve got to grow in it. It’s an environment to live in. Use it for every area of your life. That’s what the Bible tells us: “And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, DO ALL IN THE NAME OF THE LORD JESUS, giving thanks to God and the Father by him” (Colossians 3:17). Hallelujah!

CONFESSION

I live in the Name of Jesus; therefore, all things are working together for my good. There’s uplifting in my finances, job, business, family and everything that concerns me. I’m blossoming in divine health, in the Name of Jesus. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY: || John 14:13-14 And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. 14 If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do [it]. ||

|| Mark 16:17-18 And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; 18 They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover. ||

|| Acts 3:6-8 Then Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk. 7 And he took him by the right hand, and lifted [him] up: and immediately his feet and ancle bones received strength. 8 And he leaping up stood, and walked, and entered with them into the temple, walking, and leaping, and praising God. ||

|| Micah 4:5 For all people will walk every one in the name of his god, and we will walk in the name of the LORD our God for ever and ever. ||

DAILY SCRIPTURE READING

1-Year Bible Reading Plan=> Revelation 20 & Zechariah 12-14

2-Year Bible Reading Plan=> Acts 5:1-11 & Ezra 8

STAND UP FOR JESUS

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Pastor-Chris-Oyakhilome

Rhapsody Of Realities Daily Devotional , Friday, March 8, 2019,
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Dsc DD

STAND UP FOR JESUS
For the LORD is our judge, the LORD is our lawgiver, the LORD is our king; he will save us (Isaiah 33:22).

The Bible says Jesus has been placed “high above all other government and authority and power and dominion, and every title of sovereignty used either in this Age or in the Age to come” (Ephesians 1:21 WNT). For that reason, it makes no difference what the title is; be it President, Prime Minister, President General, Chief Judge, etc., Jesus is above them all. He’s above every title of sovereignty and government. Now, what does this mean for the Church?

Remember, He’s the head, and the Church is His body; He and the Church are one; we go by the same name. Thus, in union with Him, the Church is above, and has a say in, any and every government in this world. Therefore, those who think the Church is helpless, beggarly, and weak, must think again. Read our opening scripture; it says, “For the LORD is our judge (that’s the Judiciary) , the LORD is our lawgiver (that’s the legislature) , the LORD is our king (that’s the executive) ….”

Jesus and the Church have a say in every arm of government. He’s the Judge, the Lawgiver, and the King! Have these in your mind, and stand up for Jesus and the Church everywhere, irrespective of the opposition. If you stand up for Him, He’ll stand for you.

Jesus said, “…All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth” (Matthew 28:18). Then in the next verse, He said, on the basis and authority of that power, “Go ye therefore, and teach all nations….” Your country isn’t left out; you have authority in His Name. Read also what He said in Matthew 28:20, “…lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.”

Refuse to be intimidated by any law, regulation, or policies that are against the Gospel; keep serving the Lord faithfully. But control and influence the government and leaders in your prayers and the exercise of spiritual authority in the Name of Jesus Christ.

CONFESSION
The Lord is my salvation; I’ll trust and not be afraid, for He’s my strength, my song and my refuge. The Gospel is prospering in, and through me, penetrating the hearts of men, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

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FURTHER STUDY:
Philippians 2:9-11
9 Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name:
10 That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth;
11 And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

Jeremiah 1:10-12
10 See, I have this day set thee over the nations and over the kingdoms, to root out, and to pull down, and to destroy, and to throw down, to build, and to plant.
11 Moreover the word of the LORD came unto me, saying, Jeremiah, what seest thou? And I said, I see a rod of an almond tree.
12 Then said the LORD unto me, Thou hast well seen: for I will hasten my word to perform it.

1 Corinthians 15:58
Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.

1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Mark 13:1-37 & Numbers 22-23

2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Matthew 21:12-17 & Exodus 17

DO ALL THINGS IN THE NAME OF JESUS

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Pastor Chris Oyakhilome

Rhapsody of Realities TeeVo, 17th February 2019,
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome DSc, D.D,

LIVE IN HIS NAME,
(Do All Things In The Name Of Jesus),

TO THE BIBLE Acts 17:28
“For in Him we live and move and have our being, as also some of your own poets have said, “For we are also His offspring.”

LET’S TALK➡
The fact that, as Christians, we’re called to live our lives in the Name of Jesus is so awesome! You may want to ask, “What does it mean to live in the Name of Jesus?” Colossians 3:17 says, “And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus….” Doing all things in His Name, that’s what it means to live in the Name of Jesus. And that’s the way to live a supernatural life.

Everything in life is subject to the power and authority of the Name of Jesus; God gave a decree to that effect. He commanded all of nature—animate and inanimate, to hear and obey Jesus (Matthew 17:5), so He has all authority in heaven and on earth. Living in the Name of Jesus therefore means you’re living for Him and in His authority. Hence, defeat, failure, and poverty can’t be a part of your life. Life for you is glorious all the way because the Name of Jesus is named upon you.

When you live with this consciousness, it’ll stir extraordinary boldness in your spirit, such that you’re totally unperturbed by any crisis! This is the glorious life we have in Christ! If you ever find yourself in a challenging situation, all you need to do is declare: “In the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ, I decree a change! I command peace and
calmness,” and that’ll be it!

Go Deeper
Acts 4:12 MSG
Salvation comes no other way; no other name has been or will be given to us by which we can be saved, only this one.”

Colossians 3:17
And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.

Pray🗣
Dear Father, I thank you for giving me the Name of Jesus, to use and to live by. By the power and authority of that Name I declare that the lines are fallen unto me in pleasant places. I make progress with giant strides today; all of nature and everything that exists are working together in my favour, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Daily Bible Reading
ONE YEAR
Mark 2:23-3:1-12, Leviticus 11-12

TWO YEAR
Acts 19:8-20, Psalm 25-26

Act▶
What situation has been a challenge of late? Go ahead and command a change in the Name of Jesus!

Jesus Christ, the manifest Word of God.

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Sent to Light Up the Dark Places

For the earth will be loaded up with the information of the greatness of the LORD, as the waters cover the ocean. (Habakkuk 2:14)

God will likely have the entire earth immersed with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The Gospel is His capacity to spare those that trust (Romans 1:16). Unfortunately, there are places where the Gospel is yet to flourish in the hearts of men; there you’d discover savagery and underhandedness in task. In Psalm 74:20, the psalmist alludes to such places as ‘the dim spots of the earth.’ The uplifting news is: God previously gave an answer; He sent His Word (Psalm 107:20).

God’s answer was bundled in an individual – Jesus Christ, the manifest Word of God. That is the reason Jesus stated, “I am the light of the world… ” (John 8:12). Strangely, He said to us the extremely thing He said about Himself: “ye are the light of the world” (Matthew 5:14). This implies as He was the answer for the dimness, so are we. We are currently God’s answer and arrangement. No big surprise He said “…As my Father hath sent me, even so send I you” (John 20:21).

He has given our lives a significance, and has sent us as lights to convey enlightenment to the lives of those in our reality. This is your purpose in life. On the off chance that there was obscurity some place, when you appear, the haziness and brutality are dissipated. Try not to be calm. Light your present reality by ending the nurturing Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ to the unsaved in your reality and past. Thank heaven!

THE GREATEST NAME OF ALL

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For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ (Galatians 3:27).

Philippians 2:9-10 tells us that God has vested all authority in the wonderful and matchless Name of Jesus: “Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth.”

From the very moment you confessed His Lordship over your life, the Name of Jesus was named upon you; you were baptized into, and have become a part of, that Name: “For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ” (Galatians 3:27). So now, you can answer that Name. Romans 8:17 says “And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ…” This means whatever belongs to Jesus belongs to you, including his Name. Remember, the importance of a name is the power behind it and all that that name represents.

Sadly, many Christians have never been taught to understand this reality; they’re ignorant of the triumphant life that God has given us in Christ Jesus. For that reason, they’ve settled for religion; and Christianity isn’t a religion. Christianity is living in the Name of Jesus; it’s the life of God lived out through you. You’re not ordinary. Christ is your life; the Name of Jesus has been named upon you! You’re one with Him, for as He is, so are you in this world (1 John 4:17).

There’s power in the Name of Jesus; use that Name to cast out devils, heal the sick, raise the dead, and live triumphantly in this world to His glory. At the mention of that Name every knee bows; in heaven, in the earth, and under the earth (Philippians 2:10).

You have authority in Christ Jesus to reign and rule over the devil and the circumstances of life.

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It’s A Glorious Life;

According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue (2 Peter 1:3).

Christianity isn’t a life without challenges, and oppositions, yet it’s a glorious life indeed, because irrespective of the tests, trials, and persecutions, you’re always triumphant. 2 Corinthians 2:14 says, “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.” The Bible says …we’re more than conquerors through Him that loved us (Romans 8:37).

Therefore, count it all joy when you go through diverse tests (James 1:2). The Lord has said that when you go through the fire, you shall not be burnt, neither is there any flood severe enough to drown you (Isaiah 43:2). You’re not an ordinary person. You’re a victor everyday, and at every count, and that makes you a “wonder” to the world. David said, “I am as a wonder unto many; but thou art my strong refuge” (Psalm 71:7).

Some Christians think that living victoriously every day is some kind of utopia or a farfetched phenomenon; so they say, “Well, let’s live in the real world!” They believe that their problems are more real than the fantastic “dream life” of the Bible; but they’re wrong. Christianity is a call to the triumphant life; a perpetual walk in victory, dominion, righteousness, success, progress, peace, joy, health, and prosperity. This is the heritage of every child of God.

You have authority in Christ Jesus to reign and rule over the devil and the circumstances of life. Jesus said, “Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you” (Luke 10:19). He lets you know that you’re indestructible. Nothing, and no one, can hurt or destroy you, because Christ lives in you! Hallelujah.

CONFESSION

My life is for the glory of God! His beauty, wisdom, grace, and righteousness are expressed in, and through, me. I’m a wonder to my world. I’m more than a conqueror, a victor, and a success forever! Greater is He that’s in me than he that’s in the World. I’m living the beautiful life in Christ. Glory to God!

LIVING IN HIS NAME

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RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONAL

LIVING IN HIS NAME;

Wednesday, October 24th , 2018

Pastor Chris Oyakhilome;

whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by Him (Colossians 3:17).

The Lord Jesus has all authority in heaven and earth. He said in Matthew 28:18-19, “…All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost.” By that statement, He bequeathed His authority to us, the Church. Everything that exists in this world and beyond is subject to His Name. And you live in His Name!

The Name of Jesus means much more than an identity; it refers to His authority and His character. Being born again, you were born into Christ; you inherited His Name; therefore, you have His authority and His character. You function in His place. Understand this: when you talk, move or act, it’s literally as though Jesus is the one talking, moving, and acting! All of heaven, hell, nature, living, and non-living things, respond to you as they would to Jesus! What a blessed reality!

I encourage you to do a personal study on the Name of Jesus: what that Name represents to the Church! It’s the Name above all names; the Name that opens every door! That’s the Name given to us to live by, and use as an instrument. The Master gave us the power of attorney to use His Name—to act in His stead as His full, legal representatives.

You have heaven’s respect; you can go anywhere and be heard; you can pray to God Almighty and He’d answer, all because of Jesus. In His Name, you have authority over devils; you can speak with new tongues, take up serpents, if you drink any deadly thing, you’ll not be hurt, and you can lay hands on the sick and they’ll recover. Blessed be God!

There’s no demon, sickness or trouble that can stand against that Name! His Name is greater than cancer; it replaces maimed limbs; it opens blind eyes and unstops deaf ears; it raises the dead. In His Name, you’re more than a conqueror, a champion forever; eternally fruitful and productive. What a Name!

CONFESSION

Dear Father, I thank you for the power of attorney you’ve granted me to live in the Name of Jesus. In His Name, I live triumphantly, over and above circumstances, and the perils of this world. I live in perpetual peace, prosperity, health, success and greatness. Hallelujah!

FURTHER STUDY:
Luke 10:18-19 And he said unto them, I beheld Satan as lightning fall from heaven. 19 Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you.

Matthew 28:18-19 And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. 19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:

Philippians 2:9-11 Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: 10 That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of [things] in heaven, and [things] in earth, and [things] under the earth; 11 And [that] every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ [is] Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

DAILY SCRIPTURE READING

1-Year Bible Reading Plan=>
1 Timothy 6:1-21 & Jeremiah 15-16

2-Year Bible Reading Plan=> Hebrews 12:1-13 & Ezekiel 23

GOD LIKES YOU!

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Pastor Chris Oyakhilome

GOD LIKES YOU!

“Jesus looked closely at the man. He liked him and said, “There’s one thing you still need to do. Go sell everything you own. Give the money to the poor, and you will have riches in heaven. Then come with me”(Mark 10:21 CEV).

Can you think of yourself as one who God likes? From the way some people live their lives you can tell they’re not sure whether or not God likes them. God loves you, and he also likes you. “Like” in this context, means to be favourably disposed to someone you find agreeable and enjoyable. God actually does like you. He likes you so much that He always boasts with you and rejoices over you with singing (Zephaniah 3:17).

To know He likes you is one thing; to do something about it is another thing entirely. Imagine for a second that you knew the president of your country liked you personally, what would that make out of you? One thing’s for sure; your attitude will change. You’ll start seeing new possibilities; because you can get favours from the “state house”; why? You’re the President’s man. You’ll tell your friends about your special relationship with the president and even introduce them to him.

Now, think about the fact that the Monarch of the universe likes you more than any human person can! Paul, writing to Timothy, said: “Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus” (2 Timothy2:1). That’s what you ought to do; because God likes you and lovingly cares for you.

Take advantage of His gracious and loving disposition towards you and rebuke that cancer from your body. See, because God likes you specially He gave you the Name of Jesus to use to make your life enjoyable: “And in that day ye shall ask me nothing. Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name, he will give it you. Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name: ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full” (John 16:23-24).

Further Study:
1 Chronicles 28:4

YOUR NAME IS “THE GLORY OF GOD!”

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YOUR NAME IS “THE GLORY OF GOD!”

“That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him:” (Ephesians 1:17).

The Bible calls our heavenly Father the father of glory. Now, if He is the Father of glory, and He’s your Father, then who are you? You may say “That means I’m the son of glory,” no, …a thousand times no! If your name is John, and someone called your father ‘The father of John,’ it’s because your name is John. Consequently, if God is the Father of glory, then you are glory; not the son of glory. This is wonderful; just the thought of it!

You were born to be the glory of God. As Jesus is —the glory of the Father—so are you now the glory of the Father; for He has made you like Himself: “And the glory which thou gavest me I have given them; that they may be one, even as we are one:” (John 17:22). 2 Corinthians 3:18 explains that as we look at the glory of God in a mirror, we are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord. What does a mirror do? It reflects whatever is set before it. If you were standing in front of a mirror you’d see your own reflection. The Word of God is that mirror.

God is saying to you today, “You’re my glory; that reflection; that glory that you see when you look into the mirror—the Word—is who you really are!” Your name is “the glory of God!” Go ahead right now and call yourself by name! Say “I am the glory of God, and every step I take today is the step of glory. The glory of God will always be manifested in my life.” Think and talk like this every day; and your life will be that of ever increasing glory.

Further Study:
Romans 8:30;
Isaiah 55:5

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