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

PRAY BOLDLY IN JESUS’ NAME AND BE HEARD

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TO THE BIBLE: 1 John 5:14

“Now this is the confidence that we have in Him, that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us.”

LET’S TALK

Some people will look at 1 John 5:14 and conclude erroneously that God picks the prayers He hears and answers, provided that they’re “according to His will.” But that’s not what John is saying here. When you study the entire chapter properly, you’ll see it’s not talking about whether or not your request is consistent with the Father’s will; rather, it’s dealing with the Father’s will for making a request. It’s about having a hearing before the Father. The emphasis actually is “How do we ask according to His will?”

The answer is simple: It’s by asking the Father in the Name of Jesus! In John 16:23-24, the Lord Jesus said, “And in that day you will ask Me nothing. Most assuredly, I say to you, whatever you ask the Father in My name He will give you. Until now you have asked nothing in My name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be full.” Here, He introduced the disciples to a new way of asking, letting them know of the new day when they would ask the Father directly for whatever they desired, in His Name. He wanted them to understand that His Name connected them directly to the Father, and that He had given them the right to use it in prayer.

Today, we’re living in that day Jesus spoke of. All you need to do for God to hear and answer your prayer is to ask boldly in the Name of Jesus. That’s asking according to His will, and this guarantees you a hearing. Moreover, 1 John 5:15 assures that if you know that you’re heard, you’re also sure that your requests are granted. Isn’t it great to know that you can boldly ask anything of the Father—in the Name of Jesus—and receive an answer? He’s more willing to hear and answer you than you’re willing to ask. Therefore, be bold to ask what you will, in the Name of Jesus!

Go Deeper

Matthew 21:22; Luke 11:9; 1 Peter 3:12

Pray

Dear heavenly Father, I thank you for the revelation of your Word to me today. Now I know how to ask in order to have a hearing, and I’m confident that I have the answer to every request I make in the Name of Jesus. Amen.

Daily Bible Reading

ONE YEAR

John 3:1-21, 2 Samuel 22

TWO YEAR

Mark 8:10-21, Numbers 9

Act

Make bold requests of the Father, using the Name of Jesus.

THE SIGNIFICANCE OF JESUS’ DEATH TO YOU

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TO THE BIBLE: 1 Corinthians 11:25-26

“In the same manner He also took the cup after supper, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in My blood. This do, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of Me. For as often as you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death till He comes.””

LET’S TALK

“Why do Christians always take the Holy Communion? I mean, I don’t get why we have to do it so often,” Marcia said to Fiona.

Fiona replied, “Every time we take the Communion, we’re proclaiming that Jesus died in our place; we’re saying to the world that He shed His blood for us, so we can live, and live to the fullest!”

Perhaps, like Marcia, you may have wondered what the significance of the Holy Communion is. Well, as you’ve just read in 1 Corinthians 11:26, partaking in “the bread and the cup” means you’re announcing, proclaiming, declaring, and making known the Lord’s death; you’re partaking of the body and blood of the Lord Jesus. His blood is like no other; it’s divine! That’s the blood that reconciled you to God, and by which you received eternal life. You’ve been justified and saved from wrath by the blood of Jesus (Romans 5:9).

Your salvation was granted on the basis of His shed blood. So, when you proclaim His death by the Communion, you’re also affirming that God raised Him from the dead for your justification. His death is the testimony of the New Testament that has been endorsed, by which you’ve received all of the Abrahamic blessings. Your faith in His resurrection is an affirmation and declaration of His death: for if there were no death, there would have been no resurrection.

Go Deeper

Matthew 26:26-28; 1 Corinthians 10:16; 1 John 2:2

Pray

Dear Father, I’m forever grateful for the blood of Jesus Christ that was shed for me. His blood cleanses me from all unrighteousness, and speaks glorious things on my behalf. Every time I take the Communion, I announce, declare, and proclaim the Lord’s death, which has ushered me into the divine life of unending victory, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Daily Bible Reading

ONE YEAR

Luke 24:13-35, 2 Samuel 9-11

WE’RE THE GENERATION OF JESUS CHRIST.

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RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONAL

WEDNESDAY, 14TH JUNE. 2017

WE’RE THE GENERATION OF JESUS CHRIST.

And God said unto him, I am God Almighty: be fruitful and multiply; a nation and a company of nations shall be of thee, and kings shall come out of thy loins (Genesis 35:11).

The nations and kings that’ll come from Abraham as our opening verse declares, aren’t the nations in the Middle East as some people think; those are earthly nations. God is dealing here with something spiritual; His promise to Abraham was an eternal covenant, and the heir of that covenant is Jesus Christ, with whom we’re joint-heirs.

Galatians 3:16 says, “Now to Abraham and his seed were the promises made. He saith not, And to seeds, as of many; but as of one, And to thy seed, which is Christ.” Then, the twenty-ninth verse says, “And if ye be Christ’s, then are ye Abraham’s seed, and heirs according to the promise.” 2 Corinthians 5:17 says, “Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.” Having been born again, you’re born into Christ; you belong to the generation of Jesus Christ! Therefore, the promises that were made to Abraham belong to you.

When you look through the teaching of God’s Word about the generation of Jesus Christ, from Abraham to David, you’ll observe that there’re fourteen generations, even when you count into the carrying away to Babylon (Matthew 1:1-17). However, from the carrying away to Babylon unto Christ, when you count the generations listed, you’ll discover that they’re actually thirteen generations. Is there a contradiction? Not at all! Thirteen is listed instead of fourteen, because the Bible says a seed (a generation) shall serve Him, which is the Church.

Isaiah 53:10 says, “…He shall see his seed, he shall prolong his days and the pleasure of the Lord shall prosper in his hands.” That’s referring to the Church; we’re the seed of Jesus Christ. We’re His generation. There’re two generations in Christ: Jesus Himself, and the Church. The Bible says to the Lord we’re counted for a generation. So, we’re the ones He was referring to in Genesis 35:11 when He said, “…a nation and a company of nations shall be of thee, and kings shall come out of thy loins.”

CONFESSION
I belong to Christ; therefore, I’m the seed of Abraham and an heir according to the promise. I’m Christ’s extension in the earth, His outstretched arm to a dying and hurting world. I unveil His blessings and dispense His goodness, wisdom and love; I’m His light in a dark world. Hallelujah!

FURTHER STUDY:
Romans 12:4-5 For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office: 5 So we, [being] many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another.
1 Corinthians 12:27 Now ye are the body of Christ, and members in particular.
Psalm 145:10-13 All thy works shall praise thee, O LORD; and thy saints shall bless thee. 11 They shall speak of the glory of thy kingdom, and talk of thy power; 12 To make known to the sons of men his mighty acts, and the glorious majesty of his kingdom. 13 Thy kingdom [is] an everlasting kingdom, and thy dominion [endureth] throughout all generations.
1-Year Bible Reading Plan:
Acts 4:32-5:1-11, 2 Chronicles 20-22
2-Year Bible Reading Plan:
Luke 1:39-56, Deuteronomy 12
👉 Please don’t stop at reading, join us today let’s take God’s divine presence into every man’s world. God bless you.

WE REIGN AND RULE IN HIS NAME – PASTOR CHRIS OYAKHILOME

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WE REIGN AND RULE IN HIS NAME – PASTOR CHRIS OYAKHILOME

And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, 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 (Matthew 28:18-19).

In our opening scripture, Jesus said, “All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.” The word “power” here is the Greek “exousia”; it means authority. “All power,” not “some power,” has been given to Jesus, in heaven and in earth.

The Bible says in Colossians 2:15, “And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it.” When Jesus died, He didn’t ascend to heaven immediately; He had been made sin for us (2 Corinthians 5:21), and had to go to hell on behalf of all men. When He got to hell, there was an actual combat between Jesus and the forces of darkness. The Bible says “…the hostile princes and rulers He shook off from Himself, and boldly displayed them as His conquests…” (Colossians 2:15 WNT).

In hell, Jesus invaded Satan’s domain, whipped him and all his demons, and came out triumphantly from the grave. When He came out, He said to His disciples, “All hail!” (Matthew 28:9). It was a shout of victory, because He’d conquered Satan for us and given us dominion over the powers of darkness. Now, it doesn’t matter whatever hierarchy of demons exist, we’re superior to them; they’re under our feet.

No wonder He says, “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). As we spread the message of Christ, taking the Gospel to the nations of the world, we ought to be conscious of our authority and dominion in Christ Jesus. We’re His ambassadors; we’re to keep reigning and ruling in His Name, making pupils of the nations, and filling the earth with the glory of His presence. Hallelujah!

DISCOVER JESUS.

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RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONAL

TUESDAY, 9TH MAY. 2017

DISCOVER JESUS.

For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus (1 Timothy 2:5).
Man doesn’t know reality until he finds Jesus, the Son of the living God. But who exactly is Jesus, the man of Galilee?
First, He’s the Word-incarnate. This is an amazing truth. Think about it: Your word is the expression of who you are. It’s the expression of your views, opinions, thoughts, emotions, and ideas. In the same way, the Word of God is the totality of God’s thoughts, ideas, opinions, will, and emotions. John 1:14 tells us that God’s Word was personified, and the result was the man, Jesus: “And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us

He’s the expression of the thoughts, will, and emotions of God. His laughter was God laughing; His smiles were the smiles of God. When He stretched out His hand, that was God stretching out His hand. When He loved, that was God’s love manifested. Everything He did was the expression of God.

Secondly, He’s the expression of God’s person. This means He’s the character and essence of God. The Bible tells us something beautiful about Him in Hebrews 1:3: “Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person. He’s the perfect personification of the abstract idealism of God. In the world, the term, “God” doesn’t convey a person; it conveys an idea. God doesn’t make sense to the human mind, because they can’t find or define Him. The Bible, however, presents Jesus as God’s perfect imprint, the icon of the unseen God.

Thirdly, Jesus Christ is the glory of the Father. He’s the outshining of the Father’s glory. What does this mean? Imagine the filament of a light bulb. When electric current passes through, it glows. The filament is like the Father: He’s the power, but the outshining is Jesus; He’s the radiance or light that comes from the Father.
The world doesn’t understand why we can be so passionate about the man, Jesus. Until you know Jesus, God will only be an idea to you. Your search, stops when you meet this awesome, glorious, Lord of heaven and earth. That’s why we tell people, “Discover Jesus!” When you discover Him, you discover reality; you discover life.

CONFESSION.
As Jesus is, so am I; I’m one with Him! In Him I live, and move and have my being. I have His righteousness, life, and nature in me. I’m the effulgence of His glory and the express image of His person. Therefore, I think, act, and live as His perfect representation. Hallelujah!

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Further Study
Colossians 1:15-19 Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature: 16 For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether [they be] thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him: 17 And he is before all things, and by him all things consist. 18 And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all [things] he might have the preeminence. 19 For it pleased [the Father] that in him should all fulness dwell;

Hebrews 1:1-4 God, who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets, 2 Hath in these last days spoken unto us by [his] Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds; 3 Who being the brightness of [his] glory, and the express image of his person, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high; 4 Being made so much better than the angels, as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they.
1-Year Bible Reading Plan:
John 4:27-54, 1 Kings 2-3
2-Year Bible Reading Plan:
Mark 9:2-13, Numbers 12

 

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THE CONSCIOUSNESS OF CHRIST IN YOU.

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RHAPSODY OF REALITIES

SATURDAY, 6TH MAY. 2017

THE CONSCIOUSNESS OF CHRIST IN YOU.

To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory (Colossians 1:27).
In Colossians 1, the Apostle Paul spoke plainly when he explained the Gospel as it pertains to the Gentiles. I want you to understand the construction in the twenty-seventh verse: “…this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.”

A “mystery” connotes esoteric communication or language; something revealed, but only to a select few. That mystery, the Bible says, is “Christ in you, the hope of glory.” What does this truth mean? First, it means glory revealed, glory realized, glory manifested in your life! The reproaches are gone; you now have a life of honour and excellence.

I would to God everyone in the body of Christ would understand this! For example, when Christ is manifested in the life of a sinner, the power of sin is broken, and righteousness takes effect. When He’s manifested in the life of one who’s been bound, the chains are broken, and deliverance takes place. When He’s manifested in your life, everything that’s of darkness is dispelled.

It reminds of Peter’s encounter with Aeneas, who had been paralysed and bedridden for eight years, but he was a Christian. Peter didn’t have to pray for him; all he said was, “Aeneas, Christ makes you well: rise up!” Immediately, the man jumped off his sickbed (Acts 9:33-34). If you’re sick in your body today, what you need is the manifestation of Christ in your physical body. The consciousness of the life of Christ in you will make you invincible and eternally triumphant.
Now that you’re born again, the life in you is the supernatural life of Christ. Christ has fully tabernacled in you! You’ve become His living headquarters; He looks through your eyes and walks with your legs because you’ve become His vessel; His body.

CONFESSION

Christ lives in me; He’s my righteousness, my glory, and my beauty. His life and nature in me makes me invincible and triumphant! I’m healthy, strong, excellent and vibrant! I manifest the character of Christ to my world, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
Further Study:
John 14:2 In my Father’s house are many mansions: if [it were] not [so], I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.
Colossians 2:9-10 For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily. 10 And ye are complete in him, which is the head of all principality and power:
1-Year Bible Reading Plan:
John 3:1-21, 2 Samuel 22.
2-Year Bible Reading Plan:
Mark 8:10-21, Numbers 9.

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YOUR POSITION AND AUTHORITY IN HIM.

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Pastor Chris Oyakhilome

YOUR POSITION AND AUTHORITY IN HIM.

And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus (Ephesians 2:6).

The Wuest translation gives an excellent rendering of Ephesians 1:21. It tells us that Jesus is “over and above every government and authority and power and lordship and every name that is constantly being named, not only in this age, but also in the one about to come.” There’s so much that we can do when we apply the deep truth revealed in the verse above. Many Christians have been quiet about too many things, living as though they’re hamstrung or victims in life. If only they’d discover their position and ability in Christ, the glory and power they wield in His Name, things will be different.

We’re seated with Christ in the place of power, in a position of authority. This isn’t a fairy tale. We have His dominion. He’s given you the legal right, as well as the ability to use His Name as an instrument. That Name is greater than every government, or institution, name or title that could be conferred, both in this world and in the world to come. Jesus Christ is LORD over all, and the God of all flesh.

With this knowledge, you can, and should, put a stop to the wars, epidemics, wickedness, perils, and havocs the devil and his cohorts concoct around the world. Psalm 46:9 says, “He maketh wars to cease unto the end of the earth….” Putting a stop to these things is simple. Jesus said, “Again I say unto you, That if two of you shall agree on earth as touching anything that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven” (Matthew 18:19). Put this to work.

We’re the ones in charge! Use the authority and power of His Name in the prayer of agreement to make your life glorious. Use it to install peace in your home, neighbourhood, city, and country. Use it to carry out the works of righteousness, and establish the will of God in your world. Come together with a fellow believer or maybe your spouse and agree on something you want done, or a situation you want changed. Decree in the Name of Jesus, the specific changes you want, on the basis of your position and authority in Christ, and you’ll have a testimony. Glory to God!

PRAYER
Dear Father, I thank you for my position, authority and ability in Christ! I’m seated with Christ in heavenly places, far above all the hardships, troubles, perils and corrupting influences in the world. I dominate and triumph over circumstances today and always, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Further Study:
Ephesians 2:5-6 Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;) 6 And hath raised [us] up together, and made [us] sit together in heavenly [places] in Christ Jesus:
Philippians 2:9-10 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;
1-Year Bible Reading Plan:
Mark 14:53-72, Numbers 29-31
2-Year Bible Reading Plan:
Matthew 22:1-14, Exodus 20

BE BOLD TO USE HIS NAME.

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BE BOLD TO USE HIS NAME.

Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name (Philippians 2:9).

It doesn’t matter what the condition is or the challenges that you might be facing; if you’d use the Name of Jesus, victory is assured. The Name of Jesus is superior to all other names. Sickness is a name; death is a name; poverty is a name; depression is a name, but the Name of Jesus is greater than them all. Use that name!
Colossians 3:17 tells us to do all things in word or deed in the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ. The Name opens every door, and it’s been given to you to live by. You’ve been given the power of attorney to use the Name of Jesus.

Fear may attack you and try to hold you in bondage, but refuse to concede; use the Name of Jesus! Declare, “I refuse to fear, in Jesus’ Name!” All of God’s authority has been vested in that Name; use it against sickness, disease and death; use it against fear. We all can, and should, use the Name of Jesus. You need not fear any dangers at night or sudden attacks during the day, because we live in His Name.
In Acts 3, Peter and John met a man who couldn’t walk. The man was above forty years old, and had never walked from birth. Nobody ever told him it was possible for him to walk with his two legs. You can imagine that his limbs most certainly would have formed calluses from creeping all the time. But Peter, looking him straight in the eye, 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” (Acts 3:6). And that was it! The hitherto crippled man sprang to his feet, walking, jumping, and praising God (Acts 3:7-8).

It may be impossible for you to get out of that negative situation in your own name, but not in the Name of Jesus! In His Name, you can walk out of any trouble. The Name of Jesus is the Name you can trust; it’s the Name that never fails! Be bold to use His Name.

PRAYER
Dear Father, thank you for giving me the power of attorney to use the matchless Name of Jesus to effect changes, and control circumstances. I walk in victory and dominion today and always, because I live in, and do all things through the power in the Name of Jesus. Amen.
Further Study:
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 3:16 And his name through faith in his name hath made this man strong, whom ye see and know: yea, the faith which is by him hath given him this perfect soundness in the presence of you all.
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.
1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Philippians 1:1-30, Isaiah 33-34
2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Titus 2:1-15, Jeremiah 50

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