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Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025.

GET A HOLD OF THE WORD
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📖In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The same was in the beginning with God. All things were made by him; and without him was not anything made that was made (John 1:1-3).

Pastor Chris Says
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Everything that God does is through the agency of His Word. This is a very fundamental and essential truth to always be conscious of. God’s Word is His creative material. From Genesis 1, we learn that God created everything through His Word. The Bible says, “In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth” (Genesis 1:1). Then, verse 3 says, “And God said, Let there be light: and there was light.”

His Word brought order and life to what was a chaotic mass. Then, in John 1:1-3, the Bible declares, “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The same was in the beginning with God. All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made.”

Everything was made by the Word, and without the Word, nothing exists. This understanding reveals the limitless power of God’s Word. When you get a hold of the Word, you can do anything. Someone might ask, “If this is true, why are there so many in the world who are suffering? Why are so many in pain?”

God’s response to the suffering and pain in the world is Jesus; and who is Jesus? He is the Word. We read that earlier in John 1:1-3. Psalm 107:20 says, “He sent his word, and healed them, and delivered them from their destructions.” The Word heals, saves, and delivers. It brings hope, healing, restoration and answers to life’s toughest questions.

If you’ve been sick and given up on by the doctors to die, what you need is to get a hold of the Word in your spirit. In Christ, you have an incorruptible, indestructible, imperishable life that destroys sickness, disease and infirmities. Get a hold of this reality and create your victory. Everything you need is in the Word of God. Therefore, keep affirming the Word.

🙏 P R A Y E R
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Dear Father, I thank you for the power of your Word, which is creative and transformative. As I meditate on, and declare your Word, I create a life of victory, health, and success. Your Word is at work in me, producing results that glorify you, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

📖 FURTHER STUDY:
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Hebrews 4:12; For the word of God [is] quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and [is] a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.

Genesis 1:1-3; In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.
2. And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness [was] upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters.
3. And God said, Let there be light: and there was light.

Isaiah 55:10-11; For as the rain cometh down, and the snow from heaven, and returneth not thither, but watereth the earth, and maketh it bring forth and bud, that it may give seed to the sower, and bread to the eater: 11 So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper [in the thing] whereto I sent it.

DAILY SCRIPTURE READING

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

2-Year Bible Reading Plan📖=> Matthew 27:1-10 & Leviticus 2

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Monday, March 31st , 2025.

YOUR WORDS CARRY LIFE
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📖And God said, Let there be light: and there was light (Genesis 1:3).

Pastor Chris Says
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Every time you speak, life emits from your words. Your words carry life. It’s the reason you must never talk to promote the problems and difficulties you’re facing; declare your victories. Have the right words in your mouth. Don’t speak on the basis of your situation; rather, speak in agreement with God (Hebrews 13:5-6).

Jesus said in Mark 11:23 that you shall have what you say. It was God Himself who gave us that precedence; He spoke creation into being in Genesis chapter 1. It reveals that not only do words contain energy, they carry life. Now you can understand what Jesus said in John 6:63, “…the words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life.”Remember that as He is, so are we in this world (1 John 4:17); so like Him, the words that you speak, they are spirit and they are life. Hallelujah!

Everything in life has been programmed by God to respond to words, for they were all created by words. In Numbers 20:8, for example, God instructed Moses to speak to the rock: “…speak ye unto the rock before their eyes; and it shall give forth his water, and thou shalt bring forth to them water out of the rock: so thou shalt give the congregation and their beasts drink.”

God told Moses to talk to the rock because the rock had life, with intelligence and memory. If creation came about by reason of words spoken by God, it means that there are sound codes embedded in every particle, matter or object; therefore, they can all respond to the sound codes we release through our words. So use the right sound codes—the right words—to create the life that you desire. Transform your life from glory to glory with words. Hallelujah!

🗣 C O N F E S S I O N
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My life is for the glory of God. Divine wisdom is heard in my words and seen in my actions. The Word of God prevails in my life and catapults me to greater levels of success, victory and prosperity. I walk in divine health and dwell continually in peace and safety, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

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Hebrews 4:12; For the word of God [is] quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and [is] a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.

Hebrews 13:5-6; [Let your] conversation [be] without covetousness; [and be] content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.
6. So that we may boldly say, The Lord [is] my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me.

Mark 11:23 For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith.

DAILY SCRIPTURE READING

1-Year Bible Reading Plan📖=> Luke 8:40-56 & Joshua 7-9

2-Year Bible Reading Plan📖=> Matthew 26:57-68 & Exodus 40

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Saturday, March 29th, 2025.

PARTAKERS OF THE INHERITANCE
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📖Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light (Colossians 1:12).

Pastor Chris Says
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The word "meet" in the verse above means "qualify"; the Father qualified you to be a partaker of the inheritance of the saints in the Kingdom of Light. There’s an inheritance for you. Do you see why your mentality should be one of abundance? You’re the King’s kid, and everything that belongs to Him belongs to you.

Being born again, the Spirit confirms that you’re a child of God: "The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God” (Romans 8:16). Romans 8:17 says, "And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ…." And because you’re a child of God, you’re a joint heir with Christ—a partaker of the divine nature. All the rights Jesus has, you have as well.

Consider a more relatable analogy of a joint bank account. In a joint account, everything in that account belongs to both parties equally. Neither of them can access anything without the other person’s involvement. This illustrates what it means to be joint-heirs with Christ. Everything that belongs to Christ also belongs to you in full.

The Bible says, "The earth is the LORD'S, and the fullness thereof; the world and they that dwell therein" (Psalm 24:1). There’s no lack or deficiency in this inheritance. What you need is to discover more from the Word of God about this inheritance that’s already yours. Without this knowledge, you may live unaware of the full benefits you have in Christ.

2 Peter 1:2-3 says, “Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord, 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.” Did you see that? Enjoying your inheritance and all that’s been made available to you in Christ Jesus is about your knowledge of Him. Hallelujah!

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I’m an heir of God and a joint heir with Christ. All that belongs to Christ belongs to me in full and I walk in the fullness of my inheritance. I live in abundance and unending supply. The Word builds me up and makes me aware of all that God has freely given me in Christ, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

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2 Peter 1:3 AMPC; For His divine power has bestowed upon us all things that [are requisite and suited] to life and godliness, through the [full, personal] knowledge of Him Who called us by and to His own glory and excellence (virtue).

Acts 20:32; And now, brethren, I commend you to God, and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up, and to give you an inheritance among all them which are sanctified.

Ephesians 1:11; In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will:

DAILY SCRIPTURE READING

1-Year Bible Reading Plan📖=> Luke 8:1-21 & Joshua 3-4

2-Year Bible Reading Plan📖=> Matthew 26:36-46 & Exodus 38

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2-Year Bible Reading Plan📖=> Matthew 26:14-25 & Exodus 36

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2-Year Bible Reading Plan📖=> Matthew 26:1-13 & Exodus 35

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Tuesday, March 25th, 2025.

GOD’S FOCUS IS HIS WORD IN YOUR SPIRIT
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📖And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work (2 Corinthians 9:8).

Pastor Chris Says
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When you pray and ask God for things, His ultimate purpose is not to give you material possessions such as houses, cars, or money; His focus is His Word in your spirit. As you grow in the knowledge of God, you’ll discover that everything you desire has already been granted you in His Word.

He already said in 2 Peter 1:3, “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.” This understanding will transform your prayer life and the content of your prayers. Instead of focusing on asking for things, your prayer times become moments of fellowship with God because you don’t have the consciousness of need.

We have to emulate the way our Lord Jesus lived when He walked the earth. He had no consciousness of lack. What a glorious way to live, when you know that everything you need flows from your union with Him! The Bible says, “God is faithful, by whom ye were called unto the fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord”(1 Corinthians 1:9).

This means you’ve been brought into a divine partnership, a family union with Jesus Christ. If this is true (and thank God it is), what could you ever lack? God has already provided everything you’ll ever need for life and godliness through His Word. The key is to have the Word of God dwelling in you richly.

Jesus said, “A good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth good things...”_ (Matthew 12:35). Then Paul said, _“...we have this treasure in earthen vessels…”_ (2 Corinthians 4:7). This treasure is the Word of God stored in your heart, which has the power to produce or create anything and everything you need. That’s where the house, car, spouse, children and every other blessing come from—the Word of God in you!

When you’re full of the Word, you carry within you everything you need for health, success, prosperity and victory in this world. Colossians 3:16 says, “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly….”_ So, meditate on the Word; confess it and let it shape your thinking. Hallelujah!

🙏 P R A Y E R
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Dear Father, thank you for the treasure of your Word that dwells in me richly. Every good thing I need flows from within me. I walk in the consciousness of abundance and live above lack because of the fellowship I have with Jesus Christ and my oneness with Him. Amen.

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Colossians 3:16; Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.

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.

Acts 20:32; And now, brethren, I commend you to God, and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up, and to give you an inheritance among all them which are sanctified.

DAILY SCRIPTURE READING

1-Year Bible Reading Plan📖=> Luke 6:1-16 & Deuteronomy 29-30

2-Year Bible Reading Plan📖=> Matthew 25:31-46 & Exodus 34

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|| Ephesians 2:12-13 That at that time ye were without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers from the covenants of promise, having no hope, and without God in the world:
13. But now in Christ Jesus ye who sometimes were far off are made nigh by the blood of Christ. ||

1 Corinthians 1:21 For after that in the wisdom of God the world by wisdom knew not God, it pleased God by the foolishness of preaching to save them that believe.

John 17:3 And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent.

DAILY SCRIPTURE READING

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Luke 5:1-16 & Deuteronomy 25-27

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Matthew 25:1-13 & Exodus 32

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Saturday, March 22nd, 2025.

THE GLORY WITHIN
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📖For he that speaketh in an unknown tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God: for no man understandeth him; howbeit in the spirit he speaketh mysteries (1 Corinthians 14:2).

Pastor Chris Says
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When Jesus prayed on the Mount of Transfiguration, the Bible says His countenance and His clothes shimmered with glory (Matthew 17:2, Mark 9:3, Luke 9:29). The glory that radiated through Him wasn’t a one-time occurrence; it was something that happened every day in the spirit. However, on that occasion, their eyes were opened to witness it.

In the same way, the glory of God resides within us. We don’t always see it outwardly, but it’s there, and on some occasions, others may perceive it. This, for instance, happened only once in the short ministry of Stephen. In Acts 6, Stephen was described as a man full of faith and the Holy Spirit, performing great wonders and signs among the people. He was brought before the Sanhedrin (the Jewish council) after being accused of blasphemy against Moses and God. When he stood before the council to defend himself, the Bible says, "All who were sitting in the Sanhedrin looked intently at Stephen, and they saw that his face was like the face of an angel" (Acts 6:15 NIV). They beheld the glory on the face of Stephen.

This glory isn’t just on you today but inside you, and it’s described as the more excellent glory—“the glory that excelleth”: “For if the ministration of condemnation be glory, much more doth the ministration of righteousness exceed in glory. For even that which was made glorious had no glory in this respect, by reason of the glory that excelleth”_ (2 Corinthians 3:9-10).

Every time you pray in tongues, this glory in you is activated. I’m not talking about the brief, casual, praying in tongues that some people do. I’m talking about when you pray in tongues deeply and passionately from and with your spirit. This is intense, where you give yourself fully to prayer. At such moments, the currents of divine power that’ll surge from your spirit through your physical body will be almost immediate.

Practise this. Consistently give yourself to praying in tongues with a reverent and yielded heart, and you’ll experience divine vitality and strength. This is God's plan for your life, so take it seriously.

🙏 P R A Y E R
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Dear Father, I thank you for the gift of the Holy Spirit and the power of praying in tongues. I yield my heart and spirit to you as I pray, allowing your glory to surge and radiate through me. As I pray, I experience the fullness of your power; I walk in health and strength; I'm refreshed and vitalized by the Spirit, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

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Jude 1:20 AMPC; But you, beloved, build yourselves up [founded] on your most holy faith [make progress, rise like an edifice higher and higher], praying in the Holy Spirit;

Romans 8:26; Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.

Acts 2:4; And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.

DAILY SCRIPTURE READING

1-Year Bible Reading Plan📖=> Luke 4:14-44 & Deuteronomy 22-24

2-Year Bible Reading Plan📖=> Matthew 24:45-51 & Exodus 31

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RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONAL

Thursday, March 20th, 2025.

MAKE AN IMPACT WITH YOUR LIFE
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📖Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid (Matthew 5:14).

Pastor Chris Says
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In several instances, the Lord Jesus declared Himself to be the light of the world. In John 8:12, the Bible says, _“Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.”_In John 9:5 He said, _"As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world."_ Also, in John 12:46, He said, _“I am come a light into the world, that whosoever believeth on me should not abide in darkness.”*_ These are profound statements.

Nobody ever talked like Jesus. However, today, we can talk like Him because the Bible says, _"...as He is, so are we in this world"_ (1 John 4:17). He made us the light of the world—luminous and lambent—so, light up your world. Satan may prowl or roam around like a roaring lion, but he can't run things because he’s darkness and you’re light. Light dispels darkness. Hallelujah!

This helps us to better appreciate the Master’s powerful instruction in Matthew 5:16; He said, _“Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.”_ Here, Jesus emphasized letting your light shine so brightly until others are inspired to glorify God because of you. Every day, glow with such radiance, brilliance and intensity that your life becomes a testament to God’s glory. In other words, make an impact with your life.

It makes no difference that you were born in a hamlet or in the palace; now that you're here, illuminate the world and showcase the Father’s good works. What are these "good works"? They are the works or acts of God; the supernatural and the miraculous. You’re His voice and His hands to reach and bless others. This is the extraordinary life God has called us to live—a life of purpose, impact and influence for His glory; be enthused and inspired by this.

🙏 P R A Y E R
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Dear Father, thank you for making me the light of the world. I commit to letting my light shine so brightly that men see my good works and glorify you. I demonstrate your nature and bring glory to your Name. Thank you for giving me a life of purpose, impact and influence, for your glory. I’m enthused by this reality, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

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John 8:12; Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.

Philippians 2:14-15; Do all things without murmurings and disputings:
15. That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world;

Ephesians 5:8; For ye were sometimes darkness, but now [are ye] light in the Lord: walk as children of light:

Matthew 5:16 AMPC; Let your light so shine before men that they may see your moral excellence and your praiseworthy, noble, and good deeds and recognize and honor and praise and glorify your Father Who is in heaven.

DAILY SCRIPTURE READING

1-Year Bible Reading Plan📖=> Luke 3:1-38 & Deuteronomy 16-17

2-Year Bible Reading Plan📖=> Matthew 24:23-33 & Exodus 29

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Tuesday, March 18th, 2025.

THE IMMENSITY OF HIS LOVE
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📖"…that ye, being rooted and grounded in love, may be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height; and to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fullness of God (Ephesians 3:17-19)._

Pastor Chris Says
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The Apostle Paul, in the scripture above, uses a powerful imagery to describe the depth of the love of Christ. He speaks both in terms of biology and construction. He says that being rooted like a plant, and grounded like a building, we may be able to comprehend with all saints the immensity or incalculability of God’s love.

The word “comprehend” is translated from the Greek “katalambano,” which means to seize, capture, or take hold of something until it becomes fully yours; a revelation that you live in or live by. It means to gain a deep understanding that makes the matter become your matter or the message your message. How does this happen?

First, it’s important to grasp the original Greek terminologies used for knowledge in the verses we read; otherwise, it might seem tautological or even contradictory to say we can know something that surpasses or exceeds knowledge. So when it says to “‘know’ the love of Christ which surpasses knowledge,” the word “know” is the Greek “Ginosko,” while “knowledge” is from the Greek word “gnosis.”

"Ginosko" is revelation knowledge or knowledge by impartation. You can’t explain how you came to know what you know, but you just know. That’s why it’s called revelation knowledge. This aligns with what Jesus meant when He said, _"And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free"_ (John 8:32).

"Gnosis," on the other hand, is knowledge acquired through erudition, the mental acquisition of information. So, the Bible tells us to "ginosko" the love of Christ; have revelation knowledge of the love of Christ; knowledge beyond reasoning. The vastness of Christ’s love can’t be unravelled by mental acquisition or mere reasoning.

This helps you understand when the Bible says in John 15:13, _“Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.”_ It beats logic and all human reasoning what Christ did for us, taking our place of sin and dying in our place. The Bible says in Romans 5:8, _“But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.”_ Think about that! No wonder the Spirit prays through Paul for the Church to come to the full comprehension and revelation of the immensity of the love of Christ. It’s love beyond limits and the realm of human comprehension. Glory to God!

🙏 P R A Y E R
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Dear Father, I’m rooted and grounded in your love, living in its fullness and living out its power in my life. Your love dwells in me richly, and I’m a conduit of this love to a hurting and dying world, in Jesus' Name. Amen.

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John 4:9-10 NIV; This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him.
10. This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins.

Philippians 1:9 NIV; And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight,

Romans 8:38-39; For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come,
39. Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

DAILY SCRIPTURE READING

1-Year Bible Reading Plan📖=> Luke 2:1-20 & Deuteronomy 11-12

2-Year Bible Reading Plan📖=> Matthew 24:1-11 & Exodus 27

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2. But his delight [is] in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.
3. And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.

DAILY SCRIPTURE READING

1-Year Bible Reading Plan📖=> Luke 1:26-56 & Deuteronomy 5-7

2-Year Bible Reading Plan📖=> Matthew 23:13-22 & Exodus 25

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Saturday, March 15th, 2025.

CHRIST ALIVE IN YOU
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📖But he that is joined unto the Lord is one spirit (1 Corinthians 6:17).

Pastor Chris Says
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The world may assume Christianity to be a religion because many of the attributes of religion are present in Christianity, but that doesn’t make Christianity a religion. Christianity is Christ alive in a human vessel, and it’s our responsibility to help the world know this truth.

Religion, at its core, is man's effort to try to please God. It’s about all the work people do to reach out to God. But Christianity begins with something entirely different—a relationship. Christianity is divinity manifested in every fibreof your being, every bone of your body, and every cell of your blood.

Christianity is not about trying to please God through your human efforts or good works; it's about God living in you, walking in you, and expressing Himself through you. It is heaven alive and at work in and through you. When you understand this, you will realize that you no longer live by blood as ordinary humans do. In Christianity, we live by the Spirit.

Someone might say, “Pastor Chris, some historical leaders called Christianity a religion.” First, you must understand that revelation is progressive. In history, leaders like Charles Finney and others used the term “religion” to describe Christianity, but that was based on the understanding of their time. They didn’t have the same depth of linguistic scrutiny or criticism that required the study of words in a dimension as we do today.

That’s why the Bible instructs us: _“Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth”_(2 Timothy 2:15). Christianity is the pulsating life of the risen Christ in a human body! It is divinity alive in humanity. Christianity is the very walk of the living God in the quarters of a human person; the revelation of the spiritual in the physical.

Until you recognize this truth, you will never live the full Christian life. You’ll be living a poor copy of the real thing. Even that “copy” may seem beautiful, but imagine how much more glorious the real thing is. If the religious version of Christianity seems beautiful to you, just think about what will happen when you embrace and experience the fullness of what Christianity truly is—Christ alive in you. Hallelujah!

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Dear Father, I thank you for the revelation of Christianity as the life of the risen Christ in me. Christ in me makes me unsusceptible to failure, sickness or death. Your Word is alive in me, producing extraordinary results; and through me, many are brought into the knowledge of your truth, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

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John 5:11-12; And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son.
12. He that hath the Son hath life; [and] he that hath not the Son of God hath not life.

Romans 8:10-11 ESV; But if Christ is in you, although the body is dead because of sin, the Spirit is life because of righteousness.
11. If the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, he who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through his Spirit who dwells in you.

Colossians 1:26-27; [Even] the mystery which hath been hid from ages and from generations, but now is made manifest to his saints:
27. 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:

DAILY SCRIPTURE READING

1-Year Bible Reading Plan📖=> Luke 1:1-25 & Deuteronomy 3-4

2-Year Bible Reading Plan📖=> Matthew 23:1-12 & Exodus 24

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Thursday, March 13th, 2025.

WE’RE THE EXPRESSION OFHIS RIGHTEOUSNESS
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📖For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him (2 Corinthians 5:21).

Pastor Chris Says
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Notice carefully the choice of words as inspired by the Spirit in the scripture above: Christ Jesus was made sin for us, that we might be made the righteousness of God in Him. This is much more than being made righteous; rather, it means that we’ve become the very expression of His righteousness. This is Christianity. This is the Gospel. We’re the expression of God’s goodness, His kindness, grace, wisdom, power and glory.

We’re the expression of His personality; everything the Father is, and represents, is expressed in and through us. The Lord Jesus made a profound statement when He said, _“…he that hath seen me hath seen the Father…”_ (John 14:9). In John 10:30, He also said, _“I and my Father are one.”_ He expressed the will and nature of the Father. He’s described for us in Hebrews 1:3 as the express image of the Father, the facsimile, print-copy or profile of the Father, the ultimate icon of God.

We’re exactly like Him. 1 John 4:17 says as He is, so are we in this world. Like Jesus, we’re the expression of the will and character of God. That’s one of the definitions of righteousness: it’s the expression of the will and nature of God. Therefore, having been made His righteousness, we have the ability to manifest and express the will and nature of the Father everywhere: in every situation, in every event, and in every matter. Blessed be God!

🙏 P R A Y E R
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Dear heavenly Father, I thank you for making Christ Jesus, who knew no sin to be sin for me, that I might become the expression of your righteousness, endowed with the ability to manifest and express your will and nature in all things. I unveil your goodness and excellence today, displaying your glory and power, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

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Romans 3:21-22. But now the righteousness of God without the law is manifested, being witnessed by the law and the prophets;
22. Even the righteousness of God [which is] by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe: for there is no difference:

Romans 5:17-18; For if by one man's offence death reigned by one; much more they which receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness shall reign in life by one, Jesus Christ.)
18. Therefore as by the offence of one [judgment came] upon all men to condemnation; even so by the righteousness of one [the free gift came] upon all men unto justification of life.

DAILY SCRIPTURE READING

1-Year Bible Reading Plan📖=> Mark 15:21-47 & Numbers 34-36

2-Year Bible Reading Plan📖=> Matthew 22:23-33 & Exodus 22

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Tuesday, March 11th, 2025.

RIGHTEOUSNESS, PEACE AND ASSURANCE
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📖For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost (Romans 14:17)._

Pastor Chris Says
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In Romans 14, the Apostle Paul discusses issues of conscience and how Christians should handle differences in personal convictions, particularly concerning dietary practices and observing special days. He emphasized that Christians should not judge or cause others to stumble over matters of food and drink, which are secondary, compared to the more important aspects of the Kingdom of God.

No wonder he concluded in Romans 14:17, _"For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost."_ This is remarkable; it tells us what the Kingdom is about—righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost! This is what your life should be like every day; the effusion andmanifestation of His righteousness, peace and joy.

It reminds of something beautiful that the Bible says in Isaiah 32:17, _"And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever."_ This is wonderful! So, first, the work of righteousness is peace; peace in your life, such that no matter what happens, you’re unperturbed, full of confidence, eternal joy, comfort, prosperity and rest.

Also, observe that it doesn’t say that the effect of thisrighteousness from the Kingdom of God is quietness and assurance for just two weeks, no; it’s forever! The 18th verse says, _"And my people shall dwell in a peaceable habitation, and in sure dwellings, and in quiet resting places."_ While this prophecy points to what Israel will fully experience in the millennial reign of Christ, this is a present-hour reality for us in Christ today. We dwell in Christ; that is our peaceable habitation, our sure dwelling and quiet resting place. You have quietness, safety and security forever because of the righteousness of God given to us in Christ Jesus. Hallelujah!

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Dear Father, thank you for the gift of righteousness, which brings peace, quietness and assurance forever. I walk in the light as a child of light, lambent and luminous. I dwell in a peaceable habitation, secure, safe and at rest forever. Thank you for the eternal joy I have in the Holy Spirit, in Jesus' Name. Amen.

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Psalm 85:9-10; Surely his salvation [is] nigh them that fear him; that glory may dwell in our land.
10. Mercy and truth are met together; righteousness and peace have kissed [each other].

Isaiah 32:16-18 NIV; The LORD's justice will dwell in the desert, his righteousness live in the fertile field.
17 The fruit of that righteousness will be peace; its effect will be quietness and confidence forever.
18 My people will live in peaceful dwelling places, in secure homes, in undisturbed places of rest.

Romans 5:1; Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:

DAILY SCRIPTURE READING

1-Year Bible Reading Plan📖=> Mark 14:53-72 & Numbers 29-31

2-Year Bible Reading Plan📖=> Matthew 22:1-14 & Exodus 20

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Sunday, March 9th, 2025.

DON’T ASK FOR MERCY—OBTAIN IT
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📖But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light: Which in time past were not a people, but are now the people of God: which had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy (1 Peter 2:9-10).

Pastor Chris Says
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Mark 10:46-52 tells the remarkable story of the healing of a certain blind man named Bartimaeus. One day, as the Lord Jesus and His disciples were leaving the city of Jericho, Bartimaeus was sitting by the roadside, begging. When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth passing by, he began to shout, "Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!"

Many people around him rebuked him, telling him to be quiet, but Bartimaeus shouted even louder, "Son of David, have mercy on me!" Jesus stopped and called for Bartimaeus to come to Him. Throwing off his cloak, Bartimaeus jumped to his feet and approached Jesus. Jesus asked him, “What do you want me to do for you?” The blind man replied, “Rabbi, I want to see.” Moved by Bartimaeus’ faith, Jesus said, "Go, your faith has healed you." Immediately, Bartimaeus received his sight. He pleaded with the Master to have mercy on him, and it worked.

But unlike Bartimaeus, today, as a new creation in Christ, you don’t need to cry, pray or “beg” the Lord for mercy; you have obtained mercy. Hallelujah! Recall what we read in our opening scripture. In Christ, abundant mercy has been given to us before we even thought to ask for it. And if you ever felt like you required His mercy for anything, Hebrews 4:16 says, _“Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.”_

What a remarkable truth! We’re not told to ask for mercy; we’re told to obtain it. It has already been made available to us in Christ, and we simply take what has been given. So, how much mercy do you want? How much grace do you need, and for what do you require it? You don't have to beg for it; just collect it! This is amazing because it shows us the lavishness of God's provision. He gave us mercy and grace before we even had the sense to ask. All we need is to receive. Hallelujah!

🙏 P R A Y E R
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Dear Father, I rejoice in the abundant mercy I’ve obtained in Christ and His superabundant grace which has made me sufficient in all things. Even now, I obtain mercy for the salvation of sinners around the world today—the hardest of hearts, the wayward, the wicked—that they may turn from their ways and embrace the light of the glorious Gospel, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

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1 Chronicles 16:34; O give thanks unto the LORD; for [he is] good; for his mercy [endureth] for ever.

Romans 5:17; For if by one man's offence death reigned by one; much more they which receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness shall reign in life by one, Jesus Christ.)

Ephesians 2:4-5; But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us,
5. Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;)

DAILY SCRIPTURE READING

1-Year Bible Reading Plan📖=> Mark 14:1-26 & Numbers 24-26

2-Year Bible Reading Plan📖=> Matthew 21:18-32 & Exodus 18

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Tuesday, April 1st, 2025.

DIVINE LANGUAGE WITH HOLY GHOST ACCENT
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📖I thank my God, I speak with tongues more than ye all (1 Corinthians 14:18).

Pastor Chris Says
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When we speak in tongues, we speak a unique and divine language that transcends nationalities, ethnicities and regional accents. You most likely can’t determine someone's land of nativity, country or cultural background by hearing them pray in tongues. Whether an individual is Indian, American, British, Chinese, or Nigerian, their prayers sound unified and distinct because when we speak in tongues, it’s a divine language with Holy Ghost accent.

I once conducted a study on individuals praying in tongues from different parts of the world, and the results were phenomenal. I had participants record their prayers without any visual context—no pictures, no videos. As I listened to the audio recordings, I noticed something remarkable: it was impossible to determine where each individual was from or to identify their specific accent or nationalities. This is because praying in tongues is a spiritual language not tied to earthly regions or dialects; it’s heavenly.

Furthermore, I considered groups from various locations, separated by vast distances, all praying in tongues. Despite their geographic separation, they all sounded as though they originated from the same place. And indeed, they truly are from the same spiritual place—Christ. Think about people in distant locations, speaking the same spiritual language.

It helps to understand what the Bible says, “For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit” (1 Corinthians 12:13). How could we all have this spiritual language, except for the fact that it's by the same Holy Spirit? This is undeniable spiritual evidence of the reality and power of His ministry in and through us. Hallelujah!

So, speak in tongues more than ever before, and you’ll see your life move from one level of glory to another. Speak in tongues every day and everywhere. Take this seriously like the apostle Paul who said, “I thank my God, I speak with tongues more than ye all” (1 Corinthians 14:18). He spoke in tongues more than all of them in the entire church in Corinth combined. This shows how integral speaking in tongues was to his life and ministry. Paul understood that it was a divine language unique only to us.

🙏 P R A Y E R
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Dear Father, thank you for the gift of the Spirit and the blessing of speaking in tongues. I am edified, energized, strengthened and aligned with your perfect will for my life, and I’m led in the path of unending victory and success as I speak in tongues, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

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Jude 1:20; But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost,

Acts 2:2-4; And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting.
3. And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them.
4. And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.

1 Corinthians 14:2; For he that speaketh in an [unknown] tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God: for no man understandeth [him]; howbeit in the spirit he speaketh mysteries.

DAILY SCRIPTURE READING

1-Year Bible Reading Plan📖=> Luke 9:1-17 & Joshua 10-12

2-Year Bible Reading Plan📖=> Matthew 26:69-75 & Leviticus 1

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Sunday, March 30th , 2025.

SPEAK IN TONGUES AND RECEIVE GUIDANCE
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📖For he that speaketh in an unknown tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God: for no man understandeth him; howbeit in the spirit he speaketh mysteries (1 Corinthians 14:2).

Pastor Chris Says
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As Christians, we’re never in the dark about anything. You can know anything if you’d do what the Scripture says. Our opening scripture in the Amplified Classic says, “For one who speaks in an [unknown] tongue speaks not to men but to God, for no one understands or catches his meaning, because in the [Holy] Spirit he utters secret truths and hidden things [not obvious to the understanding].” When you’re in a situation where you aren’t sure of the accurate direction or step to take, speak in tongues. Before long, you’ll receive answers from your spirit. You’ll receive the guidance you need and the mystery about that situation will come to your understanding.

Perhaps you need to know about a certain situation, subject, concepts or principles behind certain things; spend time to pray in tongues. As you do, there’ll be an unveiling in your spirit. The Lord Jesus said, “He that follows me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life” (John 8:12). You can know all things. You’re not supposed to walk in darkness about your finances, your health, your career, business, ministry or any area of your life. The light of God is in your spirit (Proverbs 20:27).

If you have concerns about your health or about anything, consult with the Holy Spirit first; speak in tongues fervently and passionately. You’ll be amazed how quickly His light and wisdom will well up within you, showing you precisely what to do.

The Holy Spirit is in you to help you understand, live, and enjoy life to the full. As you fellowship with Him, speaking in tongues of the Spirit, He’ll guide you to take specific steps in line with God’s plans for your life. Hallelujah!

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Blessed Father, I’m grateful for your guidance in my life. As I speak in tongues even now, my spirit is illumined to see and receive answers. I have guidance and know what to do in every situation because I’m guided by your light. Hallelujah!

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1 Corinthians 2:9-13; But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.
10. But God hath revealed [them] unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God.
11. For what man knoweth the things of a man, save the spirit of man which is in him? even so the things of God knoweth no man, but the Spirit of God.
12. Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God.
13. Which things also we speak, not in the words which man's wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual.

Romans 8:26-27; Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.
27. And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what [is] the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to [the will of] God.

1 Corinthians 14:2 AMPC; For one who speaks in an [unknown] tongue speaks not to men but to God, for no one understands or catches his meaning, because in the [Holy] Spirit he utters secret truths and hidden things [not obvious to the understanding].

DAILY SCRIPTURE READING

1-Year Bible Reading Plan📖=> Luke 8:22-39 & Joshua 5-6

2-Year Bible Reading Plan📖=> Matthew 26:47-56 & Exodus 39

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Friday, March 28th, 2025.

WITH THE HEART MAN BELIEVES
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📖For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation (Romans 10:10).

Pastor Chris Says
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What does it mean to believe with the heart? The Apostle Paul wasn’t referring to the physical heart, the organ that pumps blood in your body. He's talking about your spirit. Your heart is your spirit—your innermost being.

You believe with your heart, not with your mind or your brain. This is why many people who try to reason God out with their minds can’t find Him. God doesn’t appeal to your senses; He is real to your spirit. The mind doesn’t have the capacity to figure out spiritual matters. It is the human spirit that understands these things.

When a man’s spirit is dead to God, the things of God will seem foolish to him. No wonder the Lord Jesus said in John 3:3, "...Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God."This means he cannot see the realities of the Kingdom of God nor can he know God. But when you’re born again, it’s different. Even when your brain is unable to figure something out, you can still believe it with your spirit.

Think about the virgin birth of Jesus Christ: Mary, a virgin, gave birth to a baby. There’s no science that can explain that. How about Jesus dying, being buried for three days, and then rising from the dead? The natural human mind can’t explain it. But we believe it, because with the heart man believes, not with the mind.

The human spirit has the capacity to believe even that which it can’t explain or understand. It’s the reason some say that as Christians we’ve been brainwashed. No! We weren’t brainwashed; we were “heart-washed!” God gave us a new heart, a believing heart. Someone says, “I only believe what I see!” That doesn’t make sense because why would you need to believe what you can already see?

“...Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen” (Hebrews 11:1). Faith is of the heart and not the senses. When you believe, your spirit takes a hold of divine truths that your mind cannot grasp. Hallelujah!

🙏 P R A Y E R
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Dear Father, thank you for the gift of faith that works from my spirit. I believe and embrace your Word with my heart, taking hold of every divine truth, and it transforms my life. My spirit is alive to you, and I walk in your glory and righteousness today, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

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Mark 11:22-24; And Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in God.
23. For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith.
24. Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive [them], and ye shall have [them].

Hebrews 11:1-3; Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
2. For by it the elders obtained a good report.
3. Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear.

2 Corinthians 4:13; We having the same spirit of faith, according as it is written, I believed, and therefore have I spoken; we also believe, and therefore speak;

DAILY SCRIPTURE READING

1-Year Bible Reading Plan📖=> Luke 7:36-50 & Joshua 1-2

2-Year Bible Reading Plan📖=> Matthew 26:26-35 & Exodus 37

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Thursday, March 27th,2025.

THE FAITH-EXAMPLES OF JOSHUA AND CALEB
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📖We having the same spirit of faith, according as it is written, I believed, and therefore have I spoken; we also believe, and therefore speak (2 Corinthians 4:13).

Pastor Chris Says
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Numbers 13-14 recounts the story of the twelve spies sent by Moses to scout the land of Canaan, the Promised Land. They spent forty days exploring the land and brought back evidence of its abundance, including a large cluster of grapes. However, while Caleb and Joshua encouraged the Israelites to trust God and take possession of the land, the other ten spies described the land as dangerous and inhabited by giants.

The Israelites, overcome by fear and doubt, rebelled against Moses and Aaron, longing to return to Egypt. God's anger burned against their unbelief, and as a result, that generation, except Caleb and Joshua, didn’t enter the Promised Land. Despite Caleb and Joshua’s attempts to reassure them of God’s power, the people refused to believe.

Here’s what I want you to notice concerning what the Lord said about the report of these other 10 spies: “And they brought up an evil report of the land which they had searched unto the children of Israel...” (Numbers 13:32). It wasn’t Joshua or Moses who labelled their report as “evil”—it was the Lord Himself, because it contradicted His Word.

What was the evil report? God had declared that the Israelites would conquer the giants and take possession of the land flowing with milk and honey. But the ten spies said, “Even if it’s true that the land flows with milk and honey, we can’t take it.” They disregarded God’s assurance of victory and accused Moses of leading them into trouble.

In Numbers 13:32-33, they said, “...The land, through which we have gone to search it, is a land that eateth up the inhabitants thereof; and all the people that we saw in it are men of a great stature. And there we saw the giants, the sons of Anak, which come of the giants: and we were in our own sight as grasshoppers, and so we were in their sight. Learn from this. No evil report should come from you. Be like Joshua and Caleb. Our opening verse says we have the same spirit of faith; we believe and therefore speak in agreement with God’s Word.

What has the Word said about your health or prosperity? What has God said about your life and future? Affirm the same things in agreement with Him. Speak faith-filled words only, regardless of what your senses perceive. Hold fast to your confessions of faith, knowing that God’s Word is true and always prevails.

🙏 P R A Y E R
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Dear Father, thank you for the spirit of faith at work in me. I believe your Word, and I speak in agreement with it. I walk in health, prosperity and victory; I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Amen.

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Numbers 14:6-9; And Joshua the son of Nun, and Caleb the son of Jephunneh, [which were] of them that searched the land, rent their clothes:
7. And they spake unto all the company of the children of Israel, saying, The land, which we passed through to search it, [is] an exceeding good land.
8. If the LORD delight in us, then he will bring us into this land, and give it us; a land which floweth with milk and honey.
9. Only rebel not ye against the LORD, neither fear ye the people of the land; for they [are] bread for us: their defence is departed from them, and the LORD [is] with us: fear them not.

Hebrews 10:23; Let us hold fast the profession of [our] faith without wavering; (for he [is] faithful that promised;

Hebrews 13:5-6; [Let your] conversation [be] without covetousness; [and be] content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.
6. So that we may boldly say, The Lord [is] my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me.

DAILY SCRIPTURE READING

1-Year Bible Reading Plan📖=> Luke 7:1-35 & Deuteronomy 33-34

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Wednesday, March 26th, 2025.

THE FOUNDATION OF TRUE CHRISTIANITY
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📖All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness (2 Timothy 3:16 NIV).

Pastor Chris Says
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Just because certain people have chosen a particular kind of Christianity that’s not based on the Scriptures and have decided that it represents Christianity, doesn’t mean that what they are practicing is Christianity at all. True Christianity is based on the Bible—the Word of God.

Our opening scripture says, "All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness" (2 Timothy 3:16). Every Christian believes, accepts, confesses, endorses and proclaims that the Bible is absolutely true and it’s the final arbiter concerning everything in life. Otherwise, such a person isn’t a Christian.

Also, the Christian accepts that Jesus Christ is the Son of God, and that means He’s God in the flesh: "And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth"_ (John 1:14). Plus that, the Christian acknowledges that Jesus died as our Saviour: "But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8).

The Christian confesses that Jesus was raised from the dead and professes that He is alive today: "That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved" (Romans 10:9). Revelation 1:18, "I am he that liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for evermore, Amen; and have the keys of hell and of death."_

So it makes no difference for how long you’ve professed to be a Christian or the title by which you’re addressed; if you don’t accept, believe, and confess these truths, you’re not a Christian according to the Bible. This is the beginning of the definition of who a Christian is. Why is this so important?

It’s because the transcendent life in Christ that the Bible talks about is only available to those who believe. Believing involves two essential components: accepting the truthfulness of something and confessing it, while acting accordingly. Without these, belief is incomplete. Praise God.

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Dear Father, I thank you for the light of your Word that defines and directs my life. I believe, accept, confess, and proclaim the absolute truth of the Scriptures. I boldly affirm that Jesus Christ came in the flesh, died as my Saviour, was raised from the dead, and now, lives in my heart by His Spirit. I live by these truths, walking in the full blessings of your Word, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

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Romans 10:8-10; But what saith it? The word is nigh thee, [even] in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach;
9. That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.
10. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.

1 John 4:1-3; Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.
2. Hereby know ye the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God:
3. And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God: and this is that [spirit] of antichrist, whereof ye have heard that it should come; and even now already is it in the world.

2 Timothy 3:16; All scripture [is] given by inspiration of God, and [is] profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:

DAILY SCRIPTURE READING

1-Year Bible Reading Plan📖=> Luke 6:17-49 & Deuteronomy 31-32

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Monday, March 24th , 2025.

HIS RIGHTEOUSNESS FULFILLED IN US
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📖...And so he condemned sin in sinful man, in order that the righteous requirements of the law might be fully met in us, who do not live according to the sinful nature but according to the Spirit(Romans 8:3-4 NIV).

Pastor Chris Says
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Moses had a revelation of God’s righteousness through the Law. His perspective as expressed in some portions of the book of Deuteronomy is profound.

No wonder he marvelled at how extraordinary and unique the law was, declaring it unparalleled among the nations: "And what nation is there so great, that hath statutes and judgments so righteous as all this law, which I set before you this day?" (Deuteronomy 4:8). In Deuteronomy 6:25, Moses’ heart was moved by the beauty of the Law. He did not see it as a burden of rules to obey but as a reflection of God's wonderful righteousness. He told the people that observing the commandments would be their righteousness: "And it shall be our righteousness, if we observe to do all these commandments before the LORD our God, as he hath commanded us."

Later, in Deuteronomy 32:46-47, Moses further emphasized this truth: "...Set your hearts unto all the words which I testify among you this day, which ye shall command your children to observe to do, all the words of this law. For it is not a vain thing for you; because it is your life: and through this thing ye shall prolong your days in the land, whither ye go over Jordan to possess it."_ He treasured the law as life itself and urged the people to act accordingly.

The New Testament reveals a similar perspective. In Romans 8:3-4, we see the fulfilment of this righteousness through Christ. The righteousness of the Law, which Moses regarded as glorious and beautiful, has now been fulfilled in us who walk after the Spirit. God’s righteousness is expressed through us. As ambassadors of the Kingdom, we extend His righteousness, peace, and joy to the nations. Wherever you go, when you arrive, righteousness arrives. When you step into a place, peace comes with you. When you are present, joy is made manifest. This should shape your daily consciousness; you are an extension of the Kingdom of God to your world. Hallelujah!

🙏 P R A Y E R
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Dear Father, thank you for revealing your righteousness through your Word, and fulfilling it in us through Christ. I walk after the Spirit, manifesting the life and glory of your Word to my world. Your Word is my life, and I treasure it above all. Thank you for making me a living expression of your righteousness, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

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2 Corinthians 3:7-10; But if the ministration of death, written [and] engraven in stones, was glorious, so that the children of Israel could not stedfastly behold the face of Moses for the glory of his countenance; which [glory] was to be done away:
8. How shall not the ministration of the spirit be rather glorious?
9. For if the ministration of condemnation [be] glory, much more doth the ministration of righteousness exceed in glory.
10. For even that which was made glorious had no glory in this respect, by reason of the glory that excelleth.

Galatians 3:24-25; Wherefore the law was our schoolmaster [to bring us] unto Christ, that we might be justified by faith.
25. But after that faith is come, we are no longer under a schoolmaster.

2 Corinthians 5:21 For he hath made him [to be] sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.

DAILY SCRIPTURE READING

1-Year Bible Reading Plan📖=> Luke 5:17-39 & Deuteronomy 28

2-Year Bible Reading Plan📖=> Matthew 25:14-30 & Exodus 33

EXCERPT FROM=> Rhapsody Of Realities Daily Devotional

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Sunday, March 23rd, 2025.

HELP THEM TO KNOW THE LORD
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Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Dsc. Dsc. DD.

📖 But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned (1 Corinthians 2:14).

Our opening scripture talks about the natural man. Who is the natural man? The natural man is the ordinary, everyday person who has never been born again. He may have grown up in a good neighbourhood and lived a decent life, but he remains disconnected from the life of God. The natural man has never been awakened to the Fatherhood of God. Ephesians 4:18 says, “Having the understanding darkened, being alienated from the life of God through the ignorance that is in them, because of the blindness of their heart.”

The natural man is someone whose only experience is his natural birth and who has grown up purely natural. As the Bible says, “…the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned" (1 Corinthians 2:14).

It brings to mind an incident from years ago involving the former Vice Chancellor of a certain University who suddenly collapsed at the airport, and, as it happened, the late Archbishop Benson Idahosa was nearby. According to newspaper reports the next day, they described that “audible sounds” from the Archbishop revived the Vice Chancellor. The press didn’t understand what had happened, so they called it “audible sounds.”

What actually happened was that Archbishop Idahosa spoke in tongues loudly. The journalists, being unfamiliar with the spiritual context, could only describe it as “audible sounds.” But the man of God knew exactly what to do at that critical moment. He released what the natural man couldn’t understand and the hitherto incapacitated Vice Chancellor was revived!

The things of God require spiritual discernment, but the natural man cannot discern them. They seem absurd or meaningless to him, being disconnected from the realities of God and the life of the Spirit. It’s the reason we keep preaching the Gospel. God wants all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth (1 Timothy 2:4). So, we must help them know the Lord.

It doesn’t matter that the man or woman is an erudite professor, a great scientist, a skilled orator, a seasoned politician, or a medical doctor; as long as they’re not born again, they’re living the natural human life. And Jesus said, “…Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God” (John 3:3). So help those around you, who have never been born again, to know the Lord and bring them into salvation. Hallelujah!


🙏 P R A Y E R
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Dear Father, I thank you for the blessing of the New Birth that makes me a spiritual man. I walk in the light of your Word and live by the discernment of the Spirit. My heart receives and understands the deep things of God, and my life is a demonstration of your wisdom and glory, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

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|| John 3:3-8 Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.
4. Nicodemus saith unto him, How can a man be born when he is old? can he enter the second time into his mother's womb, and be born?
5. Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and [of] the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.
6. That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.
7. Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again.
8. The wind bloweth where it listeth, and thou hearest the sound thereof, but canst not tell whence it cometh, and whither it goeth: so is every one that is born of the Spirit. ||

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RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONAL

Friday, March 21st , 2025.

GLORIOUSLY STRENGTHENED FROM WITHIN
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📖For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, Of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named, That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man (Ephesians 3:14-16)._

Pastor Chris Says
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The portion of Scripture in Ephesians 3:14-21 is one of the most profound and climactic revelations given to Paul by the Holy Spirit. It unveils the prayer of the Spirit, which is the will of the Father for every Christian. Notice the 16th verse; Paul prays that God would _“...grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man.”_ He wants you gloriously strengthened on the inside.

Why does God want you strengthened from within? Why does He want to make you strong on the inside? It’s against what’s on the outside! Remember what He said in 1 John 4:4, _“Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.”_ The focus is on who’s inside you and the power at work in you. He’s talking about you being supernaturally strengthened on the inside by His miracle-working ability.

Consider the example of John the Baptist, whom the scripture says was filled with the Holy Ghost from his mother’s womb, unlike any other prophet. Luke 1:80 tells us, _“And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit....”_ This is definitely not a description of the outward man but of the inner man. And because of the life John the Baptist was going to live, the forces he was going to encounter, and the ministry God had given him, he needed to be made strong in spirit.

It’s the same today; this prayer of the Spirit is evidently the will of the Father for us, because it’s the inspired prayer for the Church such that none of us should be weak, fearful or timid. No! Irrespective of your physical frame, you’re strong inside. This is God’s desire, dream, and plan for you. Therefore, every so often, declare, “I’m gloriously strengthened and constantly invigorated by the Holy Spirit who dwells in me. He gives me supernatural power, the miracle-working ability to do all things; there’s no weakness in me." Make this your habitual confession and see the magnitude of what will happen in your spirit, life and circumstances.

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Dear Father, thank you for granting me, according to the riches of your glory, to be strengthened with might by your Spirit in my inner man. I am empowered to face every challenge, fulfil my divine calling and walk in the fullness of the blessing of the Gospel. Your glorious strength works mightily in me, and I am victorious always, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

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Acts 1:8 AMPC; But you shall receive power (ability, efficiency, and might) when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you shall be My witnesses in Jerusalem and all Judea and Samaria and to the ends (the very bounds) of the earth.

Colossians 1:11 AMPC; [We pray] that you may be invigorated and strengthened with all power according to the might of His glory, [to exercise] every kind of endurance and patience (perseverance and forbearance) with joy,

Ephesians 3:20-21 AMPC; Now to Him Who, by (in consequence of) the [action of His] power that is at work within us, is able to [carry out His purpose and] do superabundantly, far over and above all that we [dare] ask or think [infinitely beyond our highest prayers, desires, thoughts, hopes, or dreams]--
21. To Him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations forever and ever. Amen (so be it).

DAILY SCRIPTURE READING

1-Year Bible Reading Plan📖=> Luke 4:1-13 & Deuteronomy 18-21

2-Year Bible Reading Plan📖=> Matthew 24:34-44 & Exodus 30

EXCERPT FROM=> Rhapsody Of Realities Daily Devotional

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RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONAL

Wednesday, March 19th, 2025.

EXPRESSING THE WILL AND
NATURE OF THE FATHER
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📖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 (Hebrews 1:3)._

Pastor Chris Says
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To understand what sin is, you must first understand the nature of God and His righteousness. God is holy and absolutely righteous. His nature is righteousness. His nature of righteousness distinguishes Him as perfect, infallible, inerrant, just, and good.

God reveals and demonstrates His righteousness to man through His words and acts of love. Sin, therefore, as taught by Jesus, is any act or deliberate thought that contravenes His righteousness as revealed in the Scriptures.

Good or evil, right or wrong, are judged by the very nature of God. You can’t tell what is good or evil, right or wrong, except by the nature of God. That’s why judgment cannot be left to society, as it constantly changes. For instance, society may claim that certain lifestyles or practices are right. But their conscience tells them it’s wrong, yet they attempt to suppress that voice. The conscience is the voice of the human spirit, and when they ignore it, they carry a burdened and dirty conscience for a long time. Some, sadly, even die in that state.

The nature of God is the standard for judging good or evil, right or wrong. To express righteousness and goodness, God reveals His nature and will to men. Therefore, righteousness is the expression of the will and nature of the Father. This simple yet extraordinarily profound definition encapsulates all the other definitions of righteousness. Our righteousness, therefore, is our expression of the will and nature of the Father.

This is exactly what Jesus came to do: to express the will and nature of the Father. The word “express” means to show, evince, manifest, articulate, and demonstrate. Hebrews 1:3 declares Jesus as the express image of the Father—the perfect imprint and character of the Father. He gave perfect expression to the will and nature of the Father.

Likewise, God’s plan and purpose for us is to give expression to the will and nature of the Father. This is true righteousness. Imagine if you lived your life giving expression to the will and nature of the Father everywhere and in all matters and events. What a ministry. What a life! Make these your cogitations. Hallelujah!

🙏 P R A Y E R
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Dear Father, I thank you for revealing your nature and will to me through your Word and your acts of love. I’m the expression of your righteousness, giving perfect demonstration to your will and nature in all I do. By the power of your Spirit, I walk in alignment with your purpose, manifesting your glory and righteousness to my world, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

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2 Corinthians 5:21; For he hath made him [to be] sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.

Hebrews 1:3 AMPC; He is the sole expression of the glory of God [the Light-being, the out-raying or radiance of the divine], and He is the perfect imprint and very image of [God's] nature, upholding and maintaining and guiding and propelling the universe by His mighty word of power. When He had by offering Himself accomplished our cleansing of sins and riddance of guilt, He sat down at the right hand of the divine Majesty on high,

1 John 4:17; Herein is our love made perfect, that we may have boldness in the day of judgment: because as he is, so are we in this world.

DAILY SCRIPTURE READING

1-Year Bible Reading Plan📖=> Luke 2:21-52 & Deuteronomy 13-15

2-Year Bible Reading Plan📖=> Matthew 24:12-22 & Exodus 28

EXCERPT FROM=> Rhapsody Of Realities Daily Devotional

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RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONAL

Monday, March 17th, 2025.

GRACIOUS AND LOVING WORDS
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📖Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers (Ephesians 4:29).

Pastor Chris Says

What kind of words come out of your mouth? Are they words of love and grace, or words that pierce like a sword? The Bible says in Proverbs 12:18, _“There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health.”_ The latter is your life; your words are to bring healing to the bruised and mend the broken-hearted.

Don’t utter words that destabilize others and rob them of their self-esteem. Support, uplift, bless and minister grace to others with your words. Your mouth is a tool given to you by God for edification, not for vengeful, hateful, or distasteful words that engender strife or contention.

Take a cue from Jesus; He always spoke uplifting, building, comforting, inspiring and soul-stirring words. Those who heard Him speak in Bible days couldn’t get enough of His words. Even the common people, according to the Bible, heard Him gladly (Mark 12:37). His words brought them relief, hope, faith and love.

The Bible says in Ephesians 3:17-19, _"That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love, May be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height; And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God."_ To be filled with God is to be filled with love because God is love.

God’s love is shed abroad in your heart by the Holy Spirit but expressed through your words and actions. Therefore, be known for gracious and loving words. Everyone, including children, should be comfortable around you because they know that every word from you will build them up and improve their self-esteem. Your life should be a blessing to everyone.

Make up your mind to be a source of peace and joy, reflecting Christ in everything you do. That doesn’t mean everyone will be happy with you. Even Jesus wasn’t accepted by everyone. Some opposed Him despite His goodness. But don’t let that change your focus. Let your actions and words minister grace, edify others, and demonstrate the love of Christ.

🙏 P R A Y E R
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Dear Father, I thank you for filling my heart with your love and grace. I speak words that edify, inspire and build others. My life reflects your goodness and love. I’m a blessing to everyone around me, and my actions reflect the life of Christ in me, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

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Colossians 4:6; Let your speech [be] alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man.

Proverbs 15:1; A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.

James 3:17-18; But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, [and] easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.
18. And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace.

Ephesians 4:29 AMPC; Let no foul or polluting language, nor evil word nor unwholesome or worthless talk [ever] come out of your mouth, but only such [speech] as is good and beneficial to the spiritual progress of others, as is fitting to the need and the occasion, that it may be a blessing and give grace (God's favor) to those who hear it.

DAILY SCRIPTURE READING

1-Year Bible Reading Plan📖=> Luke 1:57-80 & Deuteronomy 8-10

2-Year Bible Reading Plan📖=> Matthew 23:23-39 & Exodus 26

EXCERPT FROM=> Rhapsody Of Realities Daily Devotional

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RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONAL

Sunday, March 16th, 2025.

PERSISTENT PRODUCTIVITY
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📖But also for this very reason, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue, to virtue knowledge, to knowledge self-control, to self-control perseverance, to perseverance godliness, to godliness brotherly kindness, and to brotherly kindness love (2 Peter 1:5-7 NKJV).

Pastor Chris Says
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The Apostle Peter, through the Holy Spirit, outlines in the verses above, some of the qualities we must add to our lives in order to be persistently productive. Observe what the 8th verse says: _"For if these things be in you, and abound, they make you that ye shall neither be barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ"_ (2 Peter 1:8).

This means you don’t have to struggle for productivity in your spiritual life. All you have to do is do what the Word says: (2 Peter 1:5-7 NKJV) _“...add to your faith virtue, to virtue knowledge, to knowledge self-control, to self-control perseverance, to perseverance godliness, to godliness brotherly kindness, and to brotherly kindness love.”_ These qualities in you will work on their own to ensure you’re neither barren nor unfruitful in the full and precise knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Unfortunately, many know the Lord only in their heads. They can recite the names of God and quote scriptures, but the results are missing in their lives. Why? It’s because they haven’t added these virtues. Notice that it says, _“...If these things be in you, and abound….”_ That means these virtues must be in you in large quantities—in increasing measure.

That’s why, for example, you should never utter words like, “I have very little patience.” No! God wants patience to abound in you. Declare instead, “I’m a very patient person. I don’t get agitated, fretful or anxious in the face of challenges. Challenges are a blessing; they’re the springboard for my promotion.” Also, always declare, “I lavishly express the love-nature of the Father and radiate the beauty and glories of heaven to my world.”

2 Peter 1:9 says, _“But he that lacketh these things is blind, and cannot see afar off, and hath forgotten that he was purged from his old sins.”_ Without these virtues, one becomes short-sighted, unable to perceive the visions of the Spirit or the glory ahead. It accounts for why some don’t experience the kind of spiritual growth that the Lord has destined for them. But for those who have added these virtues, there’s always expansion. Their visions are ever-increasing. They experience continual growth and fresh impact. Their knowledge of the Lord is productive and impactful. Hallelujah!

🙏 P R A Y E R
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Dear Father, I thank you for your Word that builds me up and establishes me in the truth. My knowledge of you is productive and I’m fruitful in every good work. Thank you for enabling me to abound in faith, patience, love, and godliness, producing results that glorify you, in Jesus' Name. Amen.

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Colossians 1:9-10; For this cause we also, since the day we heard [it], do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding;
10. That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God;

Philippians 1:9-11; And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and [in] all judgment;
10. That ye may approve things that are excellent; that ye may be sincere and without offence till the day of Christ;
11. Being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are by Jesus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God.

Psalm 1:1-3; Blessed [is] the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful.

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RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONAL

Friday, March 14th, 2025.

KEEP ACTING YOUR FAITH
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📖But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. For if any be a hearer of the word, and not a doer, he is like unto a man beholding his natural face in a glass: For he beholdeth himself, and goeth his way, and straightway forgetteth what manner of man he was. But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed (James 1:22-25).

Pastor Chris Says
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Notice the very instructive thought in the beginning and latter part of our theme scripture. It says, be a doer of the Word, for it is the doer that gets blessed. That means practise the Word. You may preach and teach the Word, but be sure to be a doer of the Word that you preach and teach.

Acting or practising the Word could be likened to a baby learning to walk. You may not perfect it overnight, but as you keep at it, it gets better. So don’t be discouraged if it seems like it didn’t work the first time. What you need to dois to learn some more, hear the Word more, build your faith more, and try again. Romans 10:17 says, _"So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God."_

Faith is a process. If you don’t practise it, you’ll never see growth. It’s like learning to use a tool; faith requires practice; it needs to be used regularly to be effective. For example, in your health, the first thing is to know what theWord says. The Bible says, _“Beloved, I wish above allthings that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth”_ (3 John 1:2).

Therefore, it’s clear: God’s plan for you is divine health! There should be no cancer, diabetes, or any such thing in your body. Grasp this truth and live by it, and if you experience any symptoms of sickness in your body, don’t panic. Use the Word! Keep declaring, “I have the life of God in me. I walk in divine health. No sickness, disease or infirmities can thrive in my body.” Hallelujah! Keep yourself in health with God’s Word; it’s medicine for your body (Proverbs 4:20-22).

Do the same in your finances; keep practising the Word and exercising your faith. You may say, “But the other day, I declared in the Name of Jesus that I’m getting one million dollars and it didn’t happen.” Maybe you’re not yet at the level where your faith can work for one million dollars; howbeit, don’t give up. As long as you refuse to cower or stagger through unbelief, your faith will certainly prevail. Praise God!

🙏 P R A Y E R
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Dear Father, thank you for giving me your Word to live by. As I put my faith to work, it grows and prevails, causing me to live victoriously always, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

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Hebrews 11:1; Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.

Romans 4:19-22; And being not weak in faith, he considered not his own body now dead, when he was about an hundred years old, neither yet the deadness of Sarah's womb:
20. He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God;
21. And being fully persuaded that, what he had promised, he was able also to perform.
22. And therefore it was imputed to him for righteousness.

Mark 11:22-24; And Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in God.
23 For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith.
24. Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive [them], and ye shall have [them].

DAILY SCRIPTURE READING

1-Year Bible Reading Plan📖=> Mark 16:1-20 & Deuteronomy 1-2

2-Year Bible Reading Plan📖=> Matthew 22:34-46 & Exodus 23

EXCERPT FROM=> Rhapsody Of Realities Daily Devotional

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Wednesday, March 12th, 2025 .

THE POWER AND VALUE OF WORDS
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📖Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof (Proverbs 18:21).

Pastor Chris Says
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God didn’t give us His Word just so we agree with it; it was given to us to use. The Bible tells us that in the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. How did He do it? It was with words. He spoke creation into existence. God’s Word is God’s creative material. When He says something, it becomes; whatever He says manifests. And He created us to look like Him and function like Him.

The most important part of your life is your ability to use words. Maybe you didn’t know it, but words define your life. Words define your value. Words define your personality.You are no better or greater than your words. Your life is the expression, manifestation, and reflection of your words. It doesn’t take long to know who a person is; all they have to do is speak for a few minutes. Your words locate you; they reveal where you are; they shape your life.

Consider how Jesus used words. His words carried power, wisdom and authority. He changed circumstances and transformed lives with words. Crowds gathered, thousands of people thronged Him, just to hear Him speak.

When He calmed the storm, the disciples were astonished and said, _"...What manner of man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey him!"_ (Matthew 8:27). His authority over nature left them in awe, as they witnessed His power to command the elements with words. When He commanded demons to come out, the people said in amazement, _"...with authority and power he commandeth the unclean spirits, and they come out"_ (Luke 4:36).

The Pharisees talked about demons, but Jesus spoke to the demons with authority. He rehearsed to us how to use words. He said in Mark 11:23, "you shall have what you say." So be a master of words. Have faith in your words, for the Word of God in your mouth is God talking; it’ll prevail and produce what it talks about. Hallelujah!

🙏 P R A Y E R
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Dear Father, I thank you for the power of your Word in my life. My words are filled with faith and life, and they shape my destiny. I speak health, prosperity and victory, and I live in alignment with your Word, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

📖 FURTHER STUDY:

Mark 11:23; For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith.

James 3:5-6; Even so the tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things. Behold, how great a matter a little fire kindleth!
6. And the tongue [is] a fire, a world of iniquity: so is the tongue among our members, that it defileth the whole body, and setteth on fire the course of nature; and it is set on fire of hell.

Matthew 12:36-37; But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment.
37. For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned.

DAILY SCRIPTURE READING

1-Year Bible Reading Plan📖=> Mark 15:1-20 & Numbers 32-33

2-Year Bible Reading Plan📖=> Matthew 22:15-22 & Exodus 21

EXCERPT FROM=> Rhapsody Of Realities Daily Devotional

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Monday, March 10th, 2025

ESTEEM YOUR CALLING IN HIM
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📖By faith Moses, when he was come to years, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter; Choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season; ESTEEMING THE REPROACH OF CHRIST GREATER RICHES THAN THE TREASURES IN EGYPT: for he had respect unto the recompence of the reward (Hebrews 11:24-26)._

Pastor Chris Says
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The example of Moses in our theme scripture is what God expects of us. He wants us to be identified with Him and esteem our calling in Him much more than the wealth, fame and comfort that the world could offer.Your union with Christ is the greatest thing; it’s far greater than anything money can acquire. That’s why it’s important that you know who Christ is in your heart and believe in Him with your spirit.

The knowledge of who you are in Him and your glorious heritage in Him will inspire in you an extraordinary boldness and confidence such that the whole world will mean nothing to you. Pleasing Him in all things, and fulfilling His destiny for your life, becomes all that you care about. Recall the Spirit’s prayer through Paul for the Christians at Colossae: _“For this reason…We continually ask God…that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and please him in every way…”_ (Colossians 1:9-10 NIV).

Moses didn’t live in Jesus’ day, but he had a revelation of his calling and identity with the saviour, because when you identify with Him, you become a saviour. And that’s what Moses became. The Bible says through him, God delivered (saved) the children of Israel from Egypt. Going to confront Pharaoh to let God’s people go was at the risk of his life but he esteemed that assignment beyond any resultant peril. He was dauntless, forsaking Egypt—the world—and all it represented.

Let nothing matter or mean more to you than living for Christ. The Bible says, _“And that he died for all, that they which live should not henceforth live unto themselves, but unto him which died for them, and rose again”_ (2 Corinthians 5:15). Live to please Him. Remember, you’re a saviour from Zion; you were saved to save others. Identify with Him in His passion for soul winning. Esteem His call upon your life—the call to win souls and lead men into salvation—more than the treasures of this world.

🙏 P R A Y E R
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Dear Father, I esteem my calling in Christ above all worldly pursuits and live a life worthy of you, pleasing you in every way as I fulfil my purpose to the glory of your Name. I’m bold and confident to identify with you and to win souls for your Kingdom. My life reflects your glory, and I am committed to the call to save others, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

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Hebrews 11:24-26 NIV; By faith Moses, when he had grown up, refused to be known as the son of Pharaoh's daughter.
25. He chose to be mistreated along with the people of God rather than to enjoy the fleeting pleasures of sin.
26. He regarded disgrace for the sake of Christ as of greater value than the treasures of Egypt, because he was looking ahead to his reward.

Philippians 3:7-9; But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ.
8. Yea doubtless, and I count all things [but] loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them [but] dung, that I may win Christ,
9. And be found in him, not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith:

DAILY SCRIPTURE READING

1-Year Bible Reading Plan📖=> Mark 14:27-52 & Numbers 27-28

2-Year Bible Reading Plan📖=> Matthew 21:33-46 & Exodus 19

EXCERPT FROM=> Rhapsody Of Realities Daily Devotional

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Saturday, March 8th, 2025

THE FULL PREACHING OF THE GOSPEL
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📖...So from Jerusalem all the way around to Illyricum, I have fully proclaimed the gospel of Christ. It has always been my ambition to preach the gospel where Christ was not known, so that I would not be building on someone else's foundation (Romans 15:19-20 NIV)._

Pastor Chris Says
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The Apostle Paul, in the verse above, tells us something profound about the extent of his missionary work. His declaration that he had "fully preached" the Gospel signified that he had delivered the entirety of Christ's message, leaving no stone unturned in his evangelistic efforts.

In other words, from Jerusalem, the heart of the Jewish Faith, to Illyricum, Paul travelled extensively, winning souls, establishing churches and nurturing Christians in the Faith. His commitment to preaching the Gospel in regions where Christ had not been named was driven by a desire to reach the unreached, fulfilling the Great Commission given by the Lord Jesus to _"Go ye therefore, and teach all nations..."_ (Matthew 28:19).

Paul understood the urgency of spreading the Gospel, knowing that many were yet to hear the life-changing message of salvation. Later on, in the 23rd verse of Romans 15, He affirmed that he had "no more place" to preach the Gospel in those regions. It indicates that he had faithfully executed the task entrusted to him by God, and now, he was ready to move on to new territories. Paul preached the Gospel in such a way that the message had taken root: _“But now having no more place in these parts, and having a great desire these many years to come unto you”_ (Romans 15:23).

One of the remarkable things the Lord is gracing us to do this year is to complete the full preaching of the Gospel in all nations. Believe this and identify your role in it. In Matthew 24:14, the Lord Jesus said, _"And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come."_ Hallelujah!

🙏 P R A Y E R
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Dear Father, thank you for the opportunity to be part of the great commission to preach the Gospel to all nations. This year, we will see the fullness of your message reach every corner of the earth. Christians and churches everywhere are empowered by your Spirit to boldly proclaim your truth, and the knowledge of your Word covers the earth as the waters cover the sea, in Jesus' Name. Amen.

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Romans 15:18-21; For I will not dare to speak of any of those things which Christ hath not wrought by me, to make the Gentiles obedient, by word and deed,
19. Through mighty signs and wonders, by the power of the Spirit of God; so that from Jerusalem, and round about unto Illyricum, I have fully preached the gospel of Christ.
20. Yea, so have I strived to preach the gospel, not where Christ was named, lest I should build upon another man's foundation:
21. But as it is written, To whom he was not spoken of, they shall see: and they that have not heard shall understand.

Matthew 28:19-20; Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:
20. Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, [even] unto the end of the world. Amen.

Mark 16:15; And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.

DAILY SCRIPTURE READING

1-Year Bible Reading Plan📖=> Mark 13:1-37 & Numbers 22-23

2-Year Bible Reading Plan📖=> Matthew 21:12-17 & Exodus 17

EXCERPT FROM=> Rhapsody Of Realities Daily Devotional

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