𝙍𝙃𝘼𝙋𝙎𝙊𝘿𝙔 𝙊𝙁 𝙍𝙀𝘼𝙇𝙄𝙏𝙄𝙀𝙎

Wednesday, September 17th, 2025.

THE BLESSING MAKES THE DIFFERENCE
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Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Dsc. Dsc. DD.

📖 The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it (Proverbs 10:22).

What sets you apart in life isn’t your education, family background, or connections; it’s the blessing of the Lord. The blessing of the Lord is a spiritual force that produces undeniable results. It is empowerment for success, fruitfulness and increase. And as a child of God, you carry this blessing.

Psalm 1:3 gives a description of the one who’s blessed of the Lord: “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.” Glory to God! When God blessed Abraham, He empowered him to prosper and influence nations; and Galatians 3:9 declares, “...they which be of faith are blessed with faithful Abraham.” That includes you.

The blessing works beyond logic, human comprehension and understanding. It’s what made Isaac prosper during famine: “Then Isaac sowed in that land, and received in the same year an hundredfold: and the LORD blessed him. And the man waxed great, and went forward, and grew until he became very great: For he had possession of flocks, and possession of herds, and great store of servants: and the Philistines envied him” (Genesis 26:12-14). The blessing was what made Jacob to prevail with Laban despite Laban’s treachery (Genesis 29:21-31; Genesis 30:25-43).

It was the blessing that made a slave like Joseph become a Prime Minister in Egypt. The blessing doesn't rely on favourable conditions; it creates them. It causes you to succeed in spite of opposition and adversities, and shine in the darkest places. This is your life now that you’re born again; you’re already blessed with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ (Ephesians 1:3).

Walk in the consciousness that you’re the blessed of the Lord. Acknowledge it. Speak it. Declare every so often that you’re blessed. The blessing isn’t a vague idea; it is tangible. It manifests in health, wisdom, favour, open doors, and supernatural supply. It attracts help, provision and promotion.

You’re not governed by the economy, policies, and systems of this world. You live under the government of Heaven, in the fullness of the blessings of Christ. That’s your advantage. Hallelujah!

🙏 P R A Y E R
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Dear Father, thank you for blessing me with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ Jesus. The blessing is my advantage, producing increase, health, wisdom and divine favours; I function in supernatural advantage and walk in prosperity with peace, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

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Proverbs 10:22 NIV; The blessing of the LORD brings wealth, without painful toil for it. ||

Galatians 3:29; And if ye [be] Christ's, then are ye Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise. ||

Ephesians 1:3; Blessed [be] the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly [places] in Christ: ||

DAILY SCRIPTURE READING:

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Galatians 3:1-14 & Songs of Solomon 3-5

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Luke 23:13-25 & 2 Samuel 7-8

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Monday, September 15th, 2025.

DON’T FORGET YOUR PRIORITIES
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Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Dsc. Dsc. DD.

📖 Beware that thou forget not the LORD thy God, in not keeping his commandments, and his judgments, and his statutes, which I command thee this day (Deuteronomy 8:11).

It’s very easy to forget what you're supposed to be doing for the Lord. I’m not just referring to individuals; even the Church in general can forget its priorities. Look at Church history; it only took three centuries from the inception of the Church for it to dominate the whole world. This was a phenomenal accomplishment in a day when communication and transportation were very slow.

In 324 AD, Emperor Constantine abolished the persecution of Christians, and just six years later, by 330 AD, he declared Christianity the religion of the world. The Church was happy about this and, for some reason, became too relaxed. They didn't see the urgency for evangelism because everything seemed fine. “Everyone’s kind of religious,” they thought, but Jesus didn’t come to establish a religion; He wanted men truly saved.

Thus, it’s important to always reappraise our priorities. The children of Israel forgot their priorities. The Bible tells us how God gave them the land He promised them. With it, He gave them rest; there was peace, and everything was fine. (Joshua 21:43-45). He however gave them a warning in Joshua 23:7-8: “That ye come not among these nations, these that remain among you; neither make mention of the name of their gods, nor cause to swear by them, neither serve them, nor bow yourselves unto them: But cleave unto the LORD your God, as ye have done unto this day.”

The Israelites tried to heed this warning for a while but eventually got carried away and began to serve pagan gods. That's what happens when we're not winning souls: the Church begins to get worldly. Soon enough, we start getting interested in their attractive job offers and mouthwatering businesses. They keep pulling us until we start forgetting that we’re supposed to be soul winners.

That’s when you see Christians who can't come to church because they have to go to work on Sundays. Some stop coming to church because business is booming and they always have to travel. Such people have forgotten their priorities. Don’t let the world pull you to its attractions; don’t forget your priorities. Maintain the sanctity of your fellowship and devotion to Christ and to spiritual things. Keep winning souls. You’re first and foremost a Christian; let that be evident in everything about your life.

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What a joy to preach the glorious Gospel! The expansion of God’s Kingdom in the earth is my top priority, and I declare that nothing will distract me from channelling my energies towards turning men from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, making them citizens of God’s eternal Kingdom. Amen.

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Deuteronomy 8:11-14 Beware that thou forget not the LORD thy God, in not keeping his commandments, and his judgments, and his statutes, which I command thee this day:
12. Lest [when] thou hast eaten and art full, and hast built goodly houses, and dwelt [therein];
13. And [when] thy herds and thy flocks multiply, and thy silver and thy gold is multiplied, and all that thou hast is multiplied;
14. Then thine heart be lifted up, and thou forget the LORD thy God, which brought thee forth out of the land of Egypt, from the house of bondage; ||

Matthew 6:33; But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. ||

2 Timothy 4:2; Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine ||

DAILY SCRIPTURE READING:

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Galatians 1:1-24 & Ecclesiastes 9-12

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Luke 22:63-71 & 2 Samuel 3-4

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Saturday, September 13th, 2025.

YOUR WORDS ESTABLISH YOUR DOMINION
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Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Dsc. Dsc. DD.

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

Your words are not just sounds; they are spiritual instruments of power. Words are things; they have spiritual tangibility. God designed the human spirit to function like His: to speak and create. It helps you understand the reason the Lord Jesus said, “You shall have what you say” (Mark 11:23). Your dominion in life is voice-activated.

As the seed of Abraham, you function like God by speaking truth in faith. Don’t speak on the basis of sensory perception. Don’t speak fear. Speak what God has said. Your health, finances, relationships and destiny respond to your words. Keep declaring life, peace, strength and increase.

Many live below their inheritance because they’ve never voiced what is written of them in the Scriptures. The written Word must become the spoken Word. Until you say it, it will not happen. Your words set spiritual laws in motion. When you speak in line with God’s Word, angels move to act in your behalf. Heaven backs your declarations.

Therefore, don’t be quiet. Speak your inheritance. Proclaim your identity in Christ. Declare that you’re full of the Holy Ghost, walking in power and divine insight. Command your day, and frame your future with your words.

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My words are full of life and power, and as I declare the Word of God boldly in faith, it produces victories and the realities that I desire. My life moves in the direction of my confessions. I speak life and abundance, and that’s what I see and enjoy, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

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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. ||

Job 22:28; Thou shalt also decree a thing, and it shall be established unto thee: and the light shall shine upon thy ways. ||

Romans 10:6-8 But the righteousness which is of faith speaketh on this wise, Say not in thine heart, Who shall ascend into heaven? (that is, to bring Christ down [from above]:)
7. Or, Who shall descend into the deep? (that is, to bring up Christ again from the dead.)
8. 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; ||

DAILY SCRIPTURE READING:

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
2 Corinthians 12:1-21 & Ecclesiastes 3-5

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Luke 22:44-53 & 2 Samuel 1

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Thursday, September 11th, 2025.

SUPERNATURAL KNOWLEDGE
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Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Dsc. Dsc. DD.

📖 In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge (Colossians 2:3).

Some years ago, a man called a press briefing where he questioned the authenticity of a miracle that happened at an evangelist’s crusade. According to him, the evangelist claimed that someone who was born blind had begun to see, and to prove this, he made the person identify the colour of a tie.

This man wondered how someone who was born blind and never interacted with colours could immediately identify a colour without first having to learn it. He thus concluded that the miracle wasn’t real. To consider such a miracle as fake is to not know the power of God, as Jesus said: “...ye do err, not knowing the scriptures, nor the power of God” (Matthew 22:29).

Our opening scripture says that Jesus Christ is the embodiment of all wisdom and knowledge. Why would it be strange or impossible for the same God, who can open blind eyes, to enable a man who was born blind to instantly identify colours supernaturally? What God did was to impart that man with the gift of knowledge.

This is a gift of the Spirit that’s so important. By it, you supernaturally know the things of this life. One of my very first experiences of the manifestation of the gift of knowledge was when, by inspiration, I described the inside arrangement of a certain fruit I had never seen before. The person I was talking with went to a biology textbook to examine what I had said and found everything I had said to be perfectly correct.

Most of the things I know, I know by the Spirit, through the gift of knowledge. Many times, Scriptures are supernaturally unveiled to me. Sometimes, I just know what’s in the original text. These are higher blessings God has graced us with that the natural man can never attain. “But why aren’t many Christians manifesting this gift?”

It’s because most haven’t heard about it and haven't been taught how to take advantage of it. Just as sinners receive faith for salvation and come to Christ when salvation is preached and taught, when we teach or major on subjects like this, people’s minds are open for the impartation of divine knowledge. It’s one of the ways it happens, in addition to yielding to the ministry of the Spirit.

🙏 P R A Y E R
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Dear Father, thank you for the ministry of the Holy Spirit in my life. Your Spirit teaches me all things and gives me supernatural knowledge about the things of this life. There’s nothing I cannot know because my heart is open to receive mysteries and secrets that the world can never understand, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

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Matthew 13:11; He answered and said unto them, Because it is given unto you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given. ||

Proverbs 2:6; For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth [cometh] knowledge and understanding ||

Jeremiah 11:18; And the LORD hath given me knowledge [of it], and I know [it]: then thou shewedst me their doings. ||

DAILY SCRIPTURE READING:

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
2 Corinthians 11:1-15 & Proverbs 29-31

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Luke 22:24-34 & 1 Samuel 30

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Tuesday, September 9th, 2025.

LIVE FROM WITHIN
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Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Dsc. Dsc. DD.

📖 For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God (Romans 8:14).

Ecclesiastes 3:11 tells us something remarkable; it says, “He hath made everything beautiful in his time: also he hath set the world in their heart….” The New International Version renders it beautifully. It says, “He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the human heart...." Blessed thought! The world is in your heart. Eternity is in your heart. Therefore, live from within.

This should help you understand the words of the Lord Jesus in Matthew 12:35, “A good man out of the good treasure of the heart bringeth forth good things….” Everything is in your heart. Think about this: not only is the world and eternity in your heart, but the One who created the world and created eternity is also in your heart: 1 Corinthians 3:16, “Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you?”

The Spirit of God lives in you. This is why, in Christianity, we live from within. The Christian life is lived from the inside out. The Spirit of God leads, guides, and empowers you from within. Paul, by the Spirit, said in 2 Corinthians 4:7, “But we have this treasure in earthen vessels….” Then the 16th verse says, “For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day.”

The forces of life are in your heart, in your inward man. That’s why the Bible says, “Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life” (Proverbs 4:23). If you train your heart, your spirit, to listen to God’s voice, you’ll always know what to do, where to go, and how to respond to the issues and circumstances of life. You’ll always walk in victory. No wonder He says, “My son, give me thine heart, and let thine eyes observe my ways” (Proverbs 23:26).

Living from your spirit also means speaking from your spirit, declaring God’s Word in faith. That’s how you rule in life. The world may rely on intellect, emotion, or impulse, but you’re led by the Spirit from within and guided by His Word that dwells in you richly.

Practice this even today; pray in tongues. Meditate on the Word. Learn to pause and check within before making decisions. As you do, you’ll find that your thoughts, words and actions are in sync with God’s perfect will for your life.

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With my spirit, I’ve encircled and taken possession of all things; I possess the blessings of Abraham. Life, immortality and eternity are in my spirit. I live from within, guided by divine wisdom and empowered for a life of success and impact as the Spirit of God guides me into all truth and causes me to walk in victory today, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

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Ecclesiastes 3:11 AMPC; He has made everything beautiful in its time. He also has planted eternity in men’s hearts and minds [a divinely implanted sense of a purpose working through the ages which nothing under the sun but God alone can satisfy], yet so that men cannot find out what God has done from the beginning to the end. ||

John 16:13; Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, [that] shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come. ||

1 John 2:27; But the anointing which ye have received of him abideth in you, and ye need not that any man teach you: but as the same anointing teacheth you of all things, and is truth, and is no lie, and even as it hath taught you, ye shall abide in him. ||

DAILY SCRIPTURE READING:

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
2 Corinthians 8-9 & Proverbs 24-26

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Luke 22:1-13 & 1 Samuel 28

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Monday, September 8th, 2025.

BY FAITH, NOT BY THE LAW
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Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Dsc. Dsc. DD.

📖 Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law…That the blessing of Abraham might come on the Gentiles through Jesus Christ; that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith (Galatians 3:13–14).

Redemption from the curse of the law, as read in our opening scripture, was for the Jews and not the Gentiles. Moreover, it wasn’t the end goal of salvation but the doorway into something greater: the blessing of Abraham and the promise of the Spirit through faith. The Law could not make man righteous or give him eternal life. Only faith in Christ could accomplish that.

Paul reveals that Christ became a curse on the Cross so that the Jew might be free from the penalties of the Law. But that wasn’t all. He did it so that the blessing of Abraham—justification, favour, inheritance, and the Spirit—might come to the Gentiles. The Law worked on conditions; it was based on obedience.

For example, in Exodus 19:5, God said, “Now therefore, if ye will obey my voice indeed, and keep my covenant, then ye shall be a peculiar treasure unto me above all people….” But the blessing of Abraham operates by faith. It is not about qualifying through works but about receiving through faith: just as the Bible says that Abraham believed God and it was counted to him for righteousness (Romans 4:3).

Now, we who believe in Jesus are made righteous by faith and are partakers of the same blessing. That blessing includes the Spirit of God dwelling in us—guiding, empowering, and transforming us from within. This is why faith is so crucial in the New Testament. Romans 1:17 says, “…as it is written, The just shall live by faith.” Hebrews 11:6 says, “But without faith it is impossible to please him….”

Without faith, you can’t receive the blessing or enjoy the inheritance. Your faith is the key to everything God has made available to you in Christ. So, live by faith! Talk faith, and respond in faith. Faith is the currency of our heavenly Kingdom. It’s our lifestyle: “But that no man is justified by the law in the sight of God, it is evident: for, The just shall live by faith. And the law is not of faith….” (Galatians 3:11-12). The blessings of the New Testament are yours by faith.

🙏 P R A Y E R
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Dear Father, thank you for bringing me into the glorious liberty of the sons of God. I walk in the blessing of Abraham, full of faith and led by the Spirit. My life is the expression of your grace, favour and righteousness. I enjoy all that Christ has made available to me. I flourish in every area of my life and fulfil your divine purpose with joy and power, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

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Galatians 2:16; Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified. ||

Galatians 3:9-14; So then they which be of faith are blessed with faithful Abraham.
10. For as many as are of the works of the law are under the curse: for it is written, Cursed [is] every one that continueth not in all things which are written in the book of the law to do them.
11. But that no man is justified by the law in the sight of God, [it is] evident: for, The just shall live by faith.
12. And the law is not of faith: but, The man that doeth them shall live in them.
13. Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed [is] every one that hangeth on a tree:
14. That the blessing of Abraham might come on the Gentiles through Jesus Christ; that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith. ||

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Saturday, September 6th, 2025.

HE WANTS YOU TO GROW UP
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Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Dsc. Dsc. DD.

📖 But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen (2 Peter 3:18).

Have you ever pondered why, as a younger Christian, it seemed your prayers received quicker answers compared to now that you've grown in your walk with the Lord? Maybe you even prayed incorrectly, and yet God always answered you. Yes, He answered you because you were a spiritual infant.

God answers such prayers, not because they’re right, but because He’s giving the babes some space to grow. After a while, what used to work for them at that level won’t work anymore because they have to stop feeding on milk: “For every one that useth milk is unskilful in the word of righteousness: for he is a babe” (Hebrews 5:13).

As you grow in Christ, God starts taking you more seriously. The things you say and do—the words you speak, the words you hear, how you reason, what you think about the Scriptures, how you pray and the content of your prayers, etc.—will begin to matter. You discover we don’t pray to Jesus in the Name of Jesus; rather, we pray to the Father in the Name of Jesus.

We also don’t “come to Him” every time we pray. The day you gave your heart to Christ to be born again, was the day you came to Him. The sinner can say, “Oh Lord, I come to you in the Name of Jesus” because he was out. But you are in Him; you live in Him. To a young or carnal Christian, these things may not mean much, but they bear great spiritual significance.

The Bible says, “But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil” (Hebrews 5:14). When you grow up and start applying the Scriptures rightly, you’ll discover that you’ll no longer experience ups and downs in life. Your life will be from faith to faith, grace to grace, and glory to glory. Hallelujah!

🙏 P R A Y E R
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Dear Father, thank you for your Word, which is my life and the light by which I see. I’m yielded to its power to transform and build me up in every area, delivering to me my inheritance in Christ. Your glory is revealed in my life, constantly transfiguring and renewing me more and more in knowledge into your image, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

📖 FURTHER STUDY
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Ephesians 4:14-16; That we [henceforth] be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, [and] cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive;
15. But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, [even] Christ:
16. From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love. ||

Galatians 4:1-2; Now I say, [That] the heir, as long as he is a child, differeth nothing from a servant, though he be lord of all;
2. But is under tutors and governors until the time appointed of the father. ||

Acts 17:30; And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commandeth all men every where to repent: ||

1 Peter 2:2; As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby: ||

DAILY SCRIPTURE READING:

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
2 Corinthians 5:1-6:1-2 & Proverbs 18-19

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Luke 21:10-19 & 1 Samuel 25

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Thursday, September 4th, 2025.

POSSESSING THE GATES OF YOUR ENEMIES
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Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Dsc. Dsc. DD.

📖...and thy seed shall possess the gate of his enemies (Genesis 22:17).

When God reaffirmed His covenant with Abraham after he offered Isaac, He made a profound promise: “...thy seed shall possess the gate of his enemies.” This wasn’t just about land or territory. In biblical terms, the “gate” of a city represented authority, governance and control. Therefore, to possess the gate means to take charge spiritually, economically and politically; to be in dominion.

That promise wasn't just for Abraham’s immediate descendants. Galatians 3:16 makes it clear: “Now to Abraham and his seed were the promises made… And to thy seed, which is Christ.” Being in Christ means you’re Abraham’s seed and a joint-heir of this promise. This means you’re not a victim of circumstances. You have dominion. You have authority over the adversary.

You’re empowered to dominate the systems of this world for the Kingdom of God. You can influence education, government, business, technology—whatever field God has placed you in. Take possession. Remember what the Bible says, “And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force” (Matthew 11:12).

This is about inheritance, influence and victory. Exercise dominion in every area of your life and your world. You’re not here to barely survive—you’re here to reign! So, rise up and speak. Take possession through prayer, your faith-filled declarations, and action. Don’t watch evil dominate your environment; cast it out. Possess the “gates” through the authority in the Name of Jesus.

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I am Abraham’s seed and an heir of the promise. I possess the gates of my enemies. I take charge in my city, my nation, and my world. I influence systems and structures for the Kingdom of God. I walk in dominion and victory today, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

📖 FURTHER STUDY:
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Genesis 22:15-17 And the angel of the LORD called unto Abraham out of heaven the second time,
16. And said, By myself have I sworn, saith the LORD, for because thou hast done this thing, and hast not withheld thy son, thine only [son]:
17. That in blessing I will bless thee, and in multiplying I will multiply thy seed as the stars of the heaven, and as the sand which [is] upon the sea shore; and thy seed shall possess the gate of his enemies; ||

|| Matthew 16:18-19 And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.
19. And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven. ||

Galatians 3:29; And if ye [be] Christ's, then are ye Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise. ||

DAILY SCRIPTURE READING:

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
2 Corinthians 2:5-3:1-6 & Proverbs 14-15

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Luke 20:39-47 & 1 Samuel 23

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Tuesday, September 2nd, 2025.

CARRIERS OF COVENANT KINDNESS
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Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Dsc. Dsc. DD.

📖...And in thy seed shall all the kindreds of the earth be blessed (Acts 3:25).

When God called and blessed Abraham, the blessing was for the entire generations of mankind. The Lord declared, “...in thy seed shall all the kindreds of the earth be blessed.” As referenced in our previous study, that seed is Christ, and all who are in Christ are partakers of that blessing.

Peter, speaking by the Spirit, told the Jews, “Ye are the children of the prophets and of the covenant...” (Acts 3:25). He was calling attention to their divine heritage, one that included being heirs of God’s covenant with Abraham. Through Christ, this covenant has extended to the Gentiles—to anyone who comes to God through faith in Jesus Christ.

Furthermore, this covenant isn’t just about receiving; it’s about “becoming”; God told Abraham, “I will bless you and make you a blessing” (Genesis 12:2). That means we’ve become vessels of blessing. You’re a blessing to your family, city, nation, and your world. You’re the bearer of God’s covenant kindness; the Hebrew word is “hesed.”

“Hesed” is not ordinary kindness. It’s God’s covenant love—His favour, His goodness, His mercy—all wrapped into one. When you show kindness, forgive quickly, walk in love, and bless others with your words and actions, you’re walking in “hesed.” You’re revealing the nature of the Father.

You’re a carrier of covenant grace. When you arrive, God arrives. His blessing flows through you to turn lives around, lift others, and glorify His Name. The blessing of Abraham was a covenant of all-round prosperity, fruitfulness, dominion and divine favour. That same blessing is at work in your life today. It lifts, multiplies and establishes you in victory. Glory to God!

🗣 C O N F E S S I O N
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I am the seed of Abraham and a carrier of God’s covenant kindness. I am blessed and I am a blessing. The grace and goodness of God flow through me to lift others, change atmospheres, and bring glory to God. I live to reveal His lovingkindness everywhere I go, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

📖 FURTHER STUDY:
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Genesis 22:15-18; And the angel of the LORD called unto Abraham out of heaven the second time,
16. And said, By myself have I sworn, saith the LORD, for because thou hast done this thing, and hast not withheld thy son, thine only [son]:
17. That in blessing I will bless thee, and in multiplying I will multiply thy seed as the stars of the heaven, and as the sand which [is] upon the sea shore; and thy seed shall possess the gate of his enemies;
18. And in thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed; because thou hast obeyed my voice. ||

Galatians 3:16; Now to Abraham and his seed were the promises made. He saith not, And to seeds, as of many; but as of one, And to thy seed, which is Christ. ||

Galatians 3:29; And if ye [be] Christ's, then are ye Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise. ||

1 Peter 3:9; Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing. ||

DAILY SCRIPTURE READING:

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
1 Corinthians 16:1-24 & Proverbs 10-11

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Luke 20:19-26 & 1 Samuel 21

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Sunday, August 31st 2025.

GOD IN HUMAN FORM
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Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Dsc. Dsc. DD.

📖...Declared to be the Son of God with power, according to the spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead (Romans 1:4).

The Bible tells us that Jesus Christ is the Son of God. Now, that is an extraordinary statement because Jesus said so Himself, and when others referred to Him as the Son of God, He didn't deny; He affirmed it. But what does "Son of God" actually mean? I’ve explained it several times, but it bears repeating.

Son of God doesn't mean someone born by God in a literal sense. "Son of God" means God in human flesh. So, when Jesus said He was the Son of God, the Jewish people around him understood exactly what He meant. They were angry because they recognized that "Son of God" signifies God becoming a human being.

Therefore, they accused Jesus of blasphemy, saying, "You, being a man, make yourself equal with God." But that’s precisely who Jesus is, and His resurrection from the dead proves it. God became a man, took on flesh and lived among us to save us, that we might also become sons of God: “But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name: Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God” (John 1:12-13).

He brought us salvation and eternal life so that we can live like Him and be in fellowship with God. Now we can relate to God as His beloved children. We can talk to Him and He talks to us. He brought us into His class. He’s made us like Himself. 1 John 4:17 says, “...as He is, so are we in this world.” Now we too have become sons of God: “Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God…” (1 John 3:1). Hallelujah!

🙏 P R A Y E R
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Dear Father, thank you for the revelation of Jesus Christ as the Son of God. He is God manifested in human flesh, and through His resurrection, you gave me eternal life and union with you. I live in the consciousness of this divine relationship, walking in bold fellowship and communion with you, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

📖 FURTHER STUDY
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John 1:14; 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 10:30-36; I and [my] Father are one.
31. Then the Jews took up stones again to stone him.
32. Jesus answered them, Many good works have I shewed you from my Father; for which of those works do ye stone me?
33. The Jews answered him, saying, For a good work we stone thee not; but for blasphemy; and because that thou, being a man, makest thyself God.
34. Jesus answered them, Is it not written in your law, I said, Ye are gods?
35. If he called them gods, unto whom the word of God came, and the scripture cannot be broken;
36. Say ye of him, whom the Father hath sanctified, and sent into the world, Thou blasphemest; because I said, I am the Son of God? ||

1 Timothy 3:16; And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory. ||

DAILY SCRIPTURE READING:

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
1 Corinthians 15:1-34 & Proverbs 5-7

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Luke 20:1-8 & 1 Samuel 19

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Friday, August 29th, 2025.

KEEP BUILDING AND USING YOUR FAITH
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Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Dsc. Dsc. DD.

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

Faith, like fire, has a natural tendency to dissipate if it’s not sustained. Fire consumes it’s source, and if you don’t keep feeding it, it eventually goes out. It’s the same with faith. You’re responsible for building your faith; feed it for it to grow, and constantly use it for it to remain strong.

You feed your faith by hearing and receiving more of God’s Word into your spirit, for faith comes by hearing (Romans 10:17). But you build your faith strong by putting it to work, by using it. So, to sustain the fire of your faith, you have to keep adding more “material,” that is, more of God’s Word. You must keep feeding your spirit with the Word.

Your faith shouldn’t remain at one level; our opening scripture talks about building up yourself on your most holy faith. The Amplified Classic renders it thus, “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.” This means the highest level of faith you may have attained isn’t the end; you have to keep building on it.

Don’t let your journey of faith become a mere memory of how you once walked in great faith. No! Remember, the Christian life is from glory to glory, grace to grace, and faith to faith—ever-increasing faith! Growing in Christ means your faith gets stronger; you have the faith of the fathers; faith that’s deep, tested, proven and victorious through trials; faith that always prevails. Hallelujah!

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My faith is strong and always prevails because I put it to work and feed it always with the Word. I walk in perpetual victory. Thank you, heavenly Father, for even now, I build myself on my most holy faith as I pray in the Holy Ghost. Amen.

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Romans 10:17; So then faith [cometh] by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. ||

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. ||

James 2:18-26; Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: shew me thy faith without thy works, and I will shew thee my faith by my works.
19. Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble.
20. But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead?
21. Was not Abraham our father justified by works, when he had offered Isaac his son upon the altar?
22. Seest thou how faith wrought with his works, and by works was faith made perfect?
23. And the scripture was fulfilled which saith, Abraham believed God, and it was imputed unto him for righteousness: and he was called the Friend of God.
24. Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.
25. Likewise also was not Rahab the harlot justified by works, when she had received the messengers, and had sent [them] out another way?
26. For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also. ||

DAILY SCRIPTURE READING:

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
1 Corinthians 13 & Proverbs 1-2

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Luke 19:28-40 & 1 Samuel 17

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Thursday, August 28th, 2025.

USE THE SHIELD OF FAITH
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Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Dsc. Dsc. DD.

📖 Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked (Ephesians 6:16).

There are times when troubling thoughts may run through the mind, creating feelings of distress and agitation. Some people think they’re just being emotional when this happens. But what they don’t realize is that the enemy often seeks to take advantage of their emotions by bombarding their minds with negative thoughts. These are fiery darts and missiles.

When such negative emotions, resulting from negative thoughts are left unchecked, they could soon lead to anxiety and despondency. These are signs that the adversary is attempting to create turmoil through the mind. But Ephesians 6:16 says, "Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked."_

At such moments when you find yourself wrestling with thoughts of gloom, use your shield of faith. Actively vocalize the Word of God. Remember, faith must be vocalized and put to work. You ought to declare, “I refuse to be anxious, fretful, nervous or apprehensive. I’m born of God and have overcome Satan, the world and its negative and debilitating effects.”

If you don’t actively use your faith against the missiles the enemy throws at your mind, the attacks may extend from the mind to the body. It’s the reason you must be quick to use the Word to cut out and expel all negative thoughts and wicked imaginations. Declare that your spirit, soul, body and mind belong to the Lord and are thus sanctified by the Spirit.

Your bold, faith-filled declarations put you over and above every assault of the adversary. The shield of faith quenches all the fiery darts of the wicked. Henceforth, if terrible thoughts come to your mind or something unusual appears in your body, maybe it’s a swelling, a hardening or any abnormality, kill it with your faith-filled words. Your words are not ordinary.

The Bible talks about the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word or “Rhema” (Greek) of God (Ephesians 6:17). “Rhema” is the spoken Word, the Word of God that you speak forth. So, when you face challenges, refuse to fret or be moved; rather, declare your victory in Christ. 2 Corinthians 2:14 says “Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ….” This is the victorious life in Christ; we use the Word against the enemy. We’re triumphant by the Spirit through our faith-filled words. Glory to God!

🙏 P R A Y E R
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Dear Father, thank you for the shield of faith by which I quench every fiery dart of the enemy. I’m triumphant by the Spirit through my faith-filled confessions. I’m sanctified and vitalized to walk in victory, strength and divine health, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

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2 Corinthians 10:4-5; (For the weapons of our warfare [are] not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;)
5. Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ; ||

Proverbs 4:20-23; My son, attend to my words; incline thine ear unto my sayings.
21. Let them not depart from thine eyes; keep them in the midst of thine heart.
22. For they [are] life unto those that find them, and health to all their flesh.
23. Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it [are] the issues of life. ||

Ephesians 6:13-18; Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
14. Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;

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Tuesday, August 26th, 2025.

THE BLUEPRINT FOR A QUIET AND PEACEABLE LIFE
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Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Dsc. Dsc. DD.

📖 I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour; who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth (1 Timothy 2:1-4).

For us to enjoy peace and prosperity in all godliness and honesty in our societies, the Word of God shows us what to do. We must pray as outlined for us in our opening scripture above. When we do, we will witness the salvation of leaders, heads of institutions, and those in positions of authority.

Consequently, the nations will flourish with prosperity and peace. The Holy Spirit, the Chief Strategist, knows exactly how to influence things along these lines. He knows how to convict the leaders, bring them into the Kingdom and cause them to do the right things. Imagine the impact when you intercede for your city, for institutions, the president and his cabinet members, state governors, legislators, commissioners, justices of the Supreme Court, judges, etc. It’ll result in a great harvest because it’s God's plan.

Don't let anyone convince you that we’re praying too much for the nations. Our prayers are shaping destinies and bringing God's will to pass. This is God’s blueprint for a quiet and peaceable life, not one achieved by chance or political reforms but by the deliberate prayers of Christians who believe and know the truth.

So, take your place in intercession. Become the channel for God’s righteousness, peace and prosperity to permeate your city as the Gospel thrives and the will of God is established in the hearts of men. Hallelujah!

🙏 P R A Y E R
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Dear Father, thank you for showing me how to pray effectively. I take my place in prayer, interceding for all men, for leaders and those in authority, that they may be saved and come to the knowledge of the truth. I declare that the Gospel has free course in the nations and the hearts of men are turned to righteousness. Thank you for the great harvest of souls, in Jesus' Name. Amen.

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Jeremiah 29:7; And seek the peace of the city whither I have caused you to be carried away captives, and pray unto the LORD for it: for in the peace thereof shall ye have peace. ||

Luke 18:1; And he spake a parable unto them [to this end], that men ought always to pray, and not to faint; ||

|| 1 Timothy 2:1-4 NIV; I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people—
2. for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.
3. This is good, and pleases God our Savior,
4. who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. ||

DAILY SCRIPTURE READING:

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
1 Corinthians 10:14-11:1 & Psalms 139-141

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Luke 19:1-10 & 1 Samuel 14

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Sunday, August 24th, 2025.

PRAYING WITH GROANINGS AND DEEP SIGHS
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Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Dsc. Dsc. DD.

📖 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 (Romans 8:26).

When we speak in tongues, we do so by faith. We open our mouths and the Holy Spirit gives us utterance. Here, your spirit is praying in tongues. The Bible says, “For if I pray in an unknown tongue, my spirit prayeth, but my understanding is unfruitful” (1 Corinthians 14:14). So, it’s your spirit that prays in tongues even though the utterance is granted to your spirit by the Holy Spirit.

But there's another one that's a higher level of prayer. That’s what is written for us in Romans 8:26 which we read as our opening scripture. The underlined phrase "... the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities..." tells us how the Spirit helps and takes hold together with us in our weakness. He props you up and helps you pray in line with the perfect will of God especially when you face dire situations and are at your wit's end. He takes over and helps you pray correctly.

The AMPC puts it beautifully. It says, “So too the [Holy] Spirit comes to our aid and bears us up in our weakness; for we do not know what prayer to offer nor how to offer it worthily as we ought, but the Spirit Himself goes to meet our supplication and pleads in our behalf with unspeakable yearnings and groanings too deep for utterance.” At this higher level of prayer, the Holy Spirit Himself has taken over, making intercessions with groanings and deep sighs according to the will of God.

You may find yourself crying uncontrollably but not out of pain; keep at it and don’t be troubled. It’s the Holy Spirit praying through you. This is the most effective kind of prayer, and it’s the Spirit’s joy to make it happen for you. So, each time you pray, yield yourself to the Holy Spirit to pray through you, and you’ll be amazed at the impact and the tremendous results in your life and circumstances. Hallelujah!

🙏 P R A Y E R
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Dear Father, thank you for the ministry of the Holy Spirit who helps me in prayer. I yield myself completely to Him to intercede through me with groanings and deep sighs, causing your perfect will to be established in my life and in the lives of others. I walk in the light of your Word, always led by the Spirit, in Jesus' Name. Amen.

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1 Corinthians 14:14 AMPC; For if I pray in an [unknown] tongue, my spirit [by the Holy Spirit within me] prays, but my mind is unproductive [it bears no fruit and helps nobody]. ||

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

John 14:16-17; And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever;
17. [Even] the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you. ||

DAILY SCRIPTURE READING:

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
1 Corinthians 9 & Psalms 128-134

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Luke 18:28-34 & 1 Samuel 11-12

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Friday, August 22nd, 2025.

UNDERSTANDING THE HUMAN SPIRIT
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Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Dsc. Dsc. DD.

📖 And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ (1 Thessalonians 5:23).

Some people often use the expression “the subconscious mind” when referring to the human spirit. But for those who think of the metaphysical conceptions of life, the subconscious mind is much more than a state where a person is only partially conscious. Rather, it refers to another side of the unexplored or inexplorable human nature.

The truth is, when you analyze their descriptions of the subconscious state, they’re actually referring to the human spirit. In 2 Corinthians 4:16, for example, Paul calls it the inward man: "For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day." The apostle Peter in his first epistle calls it the hidden man of the heart: “But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price” (1 Peter 3:4).

Those who lack a proper understanding of the true nature of man refer to the human spirit as the "subconscious mind." The Bible doesn’t talk about a subconscious mind; rather, it reveals the threefold nature of man—spirit, soul, and body. As you study the Scriptures, you’ll see that on one hand, the spirit and soul are used synonymously, referring to the inward man—the unseen, hidden man within the veil of the body.

However, in a more specific sense, the terms spirit and soul are distinct. The spirit refers to the actual inward man, while the soul is a tool of the spirit. The soul is to the spirit what the brain is to the body. The human spirit perceives and interacts with the world through his soul. The soul houses the spiritual senses of the inward man, enabling him to relate to both spiritual and natural realities. In essence, the human spirit is the core of your being— that’s the real you—where God lives.

🙏 P R A Y E R
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Dear Father, thank you for the understanding of my true nature in Christ. My spirit is alive to you, and through my soul, I express the realities of your divine life within me. I walk in the consciousness of my divine nature, fulfilling your purpose for my life, in Jesus' Name. Amen.

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Proverbs 20:27; The spirit of man [is] the candle of the LORD, searching all the inward parts of the belly. ||

Job 32:8; But [there is] a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding. ||

1 Thessalonians 5:23; And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and [I pray God] your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. ||

DAILY SCRIPTURE READING:

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
1 Corinthians 7 & Psalms 119:113-176

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Luke 18:9-17 & 1 Samuel 9

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Tuesday, September 16th, 2025.

THE KINGDOM IS ALREADY YOURS
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Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Dsc. Dsc. DD.

📖 Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom (Luke 12:32).

God isn’t holding back anything from you. Jesus said it’s the Father’s good pleasure to give you the Kingdom. That means everything God has, everything He rules over, and everything He’s established as part of His dominion, He has joyfully given to you. This is a present reality. You’re not going to inherit the Kingdom someday; you’ve already been made a partaker of God’s glorious kingdom.

Colossians 1:13 says He has delivered us from the power of darkness and translated us into the Kingdom of His Love-Son. When you were born again, you were born into a Kingdom, a spiritual territory, where Jesus is Lord, and righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Ghost reign. You’re not an outsider but a bona fide citizen of the Kingdom: “Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and strangers, but fellow citizens with God’s people and also members of his household” (Ephesians 2:19 NIV). You have rights, privileges and authority in this Kingdom.

Many still live with a religious mentality, thinking they have to qualify for God's best. But the Kingdom is not a reward; it’s an inheritance. An inheritance is not earned; it’s received by birthright or bestowed to you by choice. In Christ, you’re an heir of God and a joint-heir with the Lord Jesus (Romans 8:17). The Kingdom is yours both by right and by divine providence—grace.

Understand your Kingdom identity and reign in life. Speak with authority. Walk in dominion. Dispense favours and blessings. Enforce your victory. Something else that’s so amazing is that not only were you born into the Kingdom when you were born again, the Kingdom was also born in you. The Lord Jesus said in Luke 17:21, “…behold, the kingdom of God is within you.” Therefore, live boldly. Walk like a king. Declare that the Kingdom is yours and function from that position of power and grace. It’s the Father’s pleasure to see you reign.

🗣 C O N F E S S I O N
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The Kingdom is mine now! I have been translated into God’s glorious Kingdom, and I live by its power and principles. I walk in righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Ghost. I reign in life by Christ Jesus. Hallelujah!

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Luke 17:21; Neither shall they say, Lo here! or, lo there! for, behold, the kingdom of God is within you. ||

Luke 12:32 NIV: "Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom. ||

Colossians 1:12-13 Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light:
13. Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated [us] into the kingdom of his dear Son: ||

DAILY SCRIPTURE READING:

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Galatians 2:1-21 & Songs of Solomon 1-2

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Luke 23:1-12 & 2 Samuel 5-6

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Sunday, September 14th, 2025.

IN CHRIST, THE PROMISES HAVE BEEN FULFILLED
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Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Dsc. Dsc. DD.

📖 For all the promises of God in him are yea, and in him Amen, unto the glory of God by us (2 Corinthians 1:20).

God’s promises are not uncertain or pending. In Christ, every promise God ever made has already been fulfilled. You don’t need to beg, wait, or wonder, because in Him, the answer is “Yes” and the confirmation is “Amen!” Hallelujah! Imagine all the beautiful promises of the Old Testament, the entire blessings of Abraham— they’ve all been fulfilled in Christ.


Now that you’re in Christ, you’ve possessed the blessings. You’ve received the promise of the Spirit and the fullness of divine life. 2 Peter 1:3 tells us that His divine power has “…given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue.” Every blessing you can ever imagine, anything good that you can ever contemplate in Christ Jesus, they’re already your present hour possessions.

Sadly, due to their ignorance of this reality, some Christians live as though they’re still trying to obtain what God has already given to them. They pray and cry for what they should simply acknowledge and receive by faith. You were born into an incorruptible inheritance. All things are yours now: “Therefore let no man glory in men. For all things are yours; Whether Paul, or Apollos, or Cephas, or the world, or life, or death, or things present, or things to come; all are yours” (1 Corinthians 3:21-22).

The Word says, “He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things?” (Romans 8:32). This means nothing is withheld from you. God gave you His best, the Lord Jesus. Along with Him, He freely gave you everything: eternal life, righteousness, divine health, prosperity, wisdom, victory, etc. It’s time to stop “seeking” and start walking in the blessings. Enjoy your inheritance in Christ.

Declare, “All things are mine. All blessings and divine favours are mine, and I enjoy them in real-time.” If it’s written in the Word, then it’s already yours. Take possession with your words. Rejoice like one who has received. Act like one who has inherited the blessings. You’re not a beggar in the Kingdom. You’re a possessor. All the promises are yours, and in Christ, they are fulfilled. Glory to God!

🙏 P R A Y E R
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Dear Father, what joy to know that in Christ I’ve possessed all things; all blessings and divine favour are mine, and I enjoy them in real-time. I walk in divine health, prosperity, righteousness and victory. Nothing is missing or lacking in my life. I live in the fullness of God’s blessing, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

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2 Corinthians 1:20 NIV; For no matter how many promises God has made, they are "Yes" in Christ. And so through him the "Amen" is spoken by us to the glory of God. ||

Romans 8:32; He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things? ||

Galatians 3:13-14; Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed [is] every one that hangeth on a tree:
14. That the blessing of Abraham might come on the Gentiles through Jesus Christ; that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith. ||

|| 1 Corinthians 3:21-22 Therefore let no man glory in men. For all things are yours;
22. Whether Paul, or Apollos, or Cephas, or the world, or life, or death, or things present, or things to come; all are yours; ||

DAILY SCRIPTURE READING:

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
2 Corinthians 13:1-14 & Ecclesiastes 6-8

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Luke 22:54-62 & 2 Samuel 2

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Friday, September 12th, 2025.

TAKE POSSESSION OF THE NATIONS
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Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Dsc. Dsc. DD.

📖 And Joshua said unto the children of Israel, How long are ye slack to go to possess the land, which the LORD God of your fathers hath given you? (Joshua 18:3).

The book of Joshua opens up a very important period in the Israelites’ journey. Remember that it was Moses who brought them out of Egypt, but it was Joshua who took them into the Promised Land. After many years of fighting and defeating 31 kings, Joshua brought the children of Israel into their place of inheritance.

The Bible says, “And the whole congregation of the children of Israel assembled together at Shiloh, and set up the tabernacle of the congregation there. And the land was subdued before them” (Joshua 18:1). The land was subdued before them, and they were at rest. They moved in happily and even set up church in Shiloh. The next verse, however, reveals that more than half of the tribes hadn’t taken over their inheritance even though it had been divided for them: “And there remained among the children of Israel seven tribes, which had not yet received their inheritance” (Joshua 18:2).

Joshua, at his old age, was concerned and asked, “...How long are ye slack to go to possess the land, which the LORD God of your fathers hath given you?” (Joshua 18:3). The Israelites knew where the land was because God had described it to them. Rather than possess it, they were content with squatting with their brethren and enjoying the peace.

God has given us the nations of the world, and it's important we don’t delay in possessing what already belongs to us. He said in Psalm 2:8, “Ask of me, and I shall give thee the heathen for thine inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the earth for thy possession.” We’ve asked and we’ve received. Don't wait for some special occasion to win souls. You're in that occasion now.

God has given you the land, that place where you are; what are you doing about it? Where are your outreaches? Where are the souls you’ve won to the Lord? It’s time to take evangelism to the next level. Whatever you want to do by way of winning souls, if you work with the Spirit, He’ll do mighty things with and through you. There's no country or city whose doors could be closed against us. When we move into a place, regardless of how small we start, the Word of God spreads and prevails. Hallelujah!

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I proclaim the Gospel everywhere with boldness and urgency, knowing that the Lord has given us all nations. No door can be closed against me for the Lord is mightily at work in me to declare His truth to the nations in demonstration of the Spirit and of power. Hallelujah!

📖 FURTHER STUDY :
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John 9:4; I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work. ||

2 Timothy 4:17; Notwithstanding the Lord stood with me, and strengthened me; that by me the preaching might be fully known, and [that] all the Gentiles might hear: and I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion. ||

Deuteronomy 1:8; Behold, I have set the land before you: go in and possess the land which the LORD sware unto your fathers, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, to give unto them and to their seed after them. ||

Numbers 33:53 NIV; Take possession of the land and settle in it, for I have given you the land to possess. ||

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
2 Corinthians 11:16-33 & Ecclesiastes 1-2

DAILY SCRIPTURE READING:

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Luke 22:35-43 & 1 Samuel 31

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Wednesday, September 10th, 2025.

SPEAK THINGS INTO BEING
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Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Dsc. Dsc. DD.

📖 Thou shalt also decree a thing, and it shall be established unto thee: and the light shall shine upon thy ways (Job 22:28).

One of the most powerful truths revealed to us in Scripture is the creative force or power of the spoken word. God created the world by His Word, and created us to function the same way. The life of the new creation is a life of speaking; we believe, and therefore speak: “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).

You’re not supposed to wait for things to happen; you’re to call them into being. Hebrews 11:3 says, “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.” This reveals what you can do with the Word of God in your mouth. In the Book of Genesis, the Bible says the earth was a chaotic mass. But after the Holy Spirit incubated upon it, God gave the Word, and everything He spoke leapt into being.

He’s given you the same ability to speak whatever you want into existence. An important key to this is meditation. When there’s a situation you want to change, take out time to meditate on God’s Word. During that time of meditation, the Word of God will well up within you with which to effect the changes you desire.

What do you want in your life? What do you want to change or create? There’s no need to cry or gripe about the situation. Focus on what you want and speak it forth. In Christ, you’ve been brought into the transcendent life. You have dominion, favour, fruitfulness and victory. But you must enforce them with your words. Psalm 45:1 says, “...my tongue is the pen of a ready writer.” What you declare continually becomes your reality.

Just like the Lord Jesus, in the volume of the book, it is written of you to do the will of God. That means your life has already been scripted in God’s plan. But for it to manifest accordingly, you must give voice to it. Even now, affirm that you’re making progress and manifesting the glory of Christ everywhere. Declare that good things are happening for you, through you and around you. This is how you activate the power of the Word in your life.

Even when what you need isn’t visible yet, it exists in its expanded form. As you speak, it will consolidate and manifest in your world. The Bible says, “...God…calleth those things which be not as though they were” (Romans 4:17). You must do the same. Your words create your experiences. Therefore, declare abundance, peace, health and victory. Speak what God has written about you, and watch it materialize—“become flesh.” Hallelujah!

🙏 P R A Y E R
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Thank you, Father, for aligning my life with your perfect will, causing me to walk in overflowing provision and undeniable victory. My path shines brighter every day, and all I require comes to me by free course, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

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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. ||

Romans 4:17; (As it is written, I have made thee a father of many nations,) before him whom he believed, [even] God, who quickeneth the dead, and calleth those things which be not as though they were. ||

Hebrews 11:3; 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. ||

DAILY SCRIPTURE READING:

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
2 Corinthians 10:1-18 & Proverbs 27-28

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Luke 22:14-23 & 1 Samuel 29

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Romans 4:13-16; For the promise, that he should be the heir of the world, [was] not to Abraham, or to his seed, through the law, but through the righteousness of faith.
14. For if they which are of the law [be] heirs, faith is made void, and the promise made of none effect:
15. Because the law worketh wrath: for where no law is, [there is] no transgression.
16. Therefore [it is] of faith, that [it might be] by grace; to the end the promise might be sure to all the seed; not to that only which is of the law, but to that also which is of the faith of Abraham; who is the father of us all, ||

DAILY SCRIPTURE READING:

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
2 Corinthians 7:2-16 & Proverbs 22-23

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Luke 21:29-38 & 1 Samuel 27

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Sunday, September 7th, 2025.

THE GIFT OF KNOWLEDGE
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Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Dsc. Dsc. DD.

📖 But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal. For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom; to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit (1 Corinthians 12:7-8).

In these last days, it’s inspiring to see God’s children knowing more about the gifts of the Spirit than ever before. But one area where they’ve constantly made a mistake is in their interpretation of a gift mentioned in 1 Corinthians 12 as the word of knowledge. Incidentally, that’s the only place throughout the Scriptures where it is referred to as the word of knowledge. Every other time the gift was referenced, it was called knowledge, not word of knowledge.

What many wrongly call the gift of the word of knowledge is, in fact, the manifestation of the gift of prophecy. You’re not manifesting “knowledge” when you supernaturally know or speak something about somebody or events in his life; that’s prophecy, because prophecy reveals the secrets of men. The Bible says through prophecy, the secrets of a man’s heart are revealed (1 Corinthians 14:24-25). The gift of knowledge refers to the manifestation of spiritual knowledge of divine things which includes the cosmos.

The word “knowledge” in our opening verse is from the Greek, "Gnosis," which means scientific knowledge— knowledge that’s based on intellectual activity. This knowledge can be supernaturally imparted to you by the Spirit of God through this gift.

Think about it: God made the plants and the animals; He made the metals and everything there is in the world. He can teach you about them. He can give you supernatural knowledge in artificial intelligence, robotics, law, or medicine. The world is looking for solutions, and we’re the ones to provide them.

Christ, the embodiment of all wisdom and knowledge, lives in you. The Holy Spirit, the Spirit of wisdom and knowledge, lives in you; He teaches you all things and can supernaturally impart knowledge about anything to your spirit. Become more conscious of the ministry of the Spirit in your life. Be mindful of His power, presence, and His ability to impart solutions to your spirit that’ll change the world.

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Dear Father, thank you for the Holy Spirit, the Spirit of knowledge, who dwells in me and teaches me all things so that I can deal wisely in all affairs of life. He's the One who gives me absolute knowledge of concepts, ideas, circumstances, and situations with which I birth innovations and solutions to change my world, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

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Ephesians 1:17-18 That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him:
18. The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints, ||

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; ||

Colossians 2:3; In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. ||

John 14:26; But the Comforter, [which is] the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you. ||

DAILY SCRIPTURE READING:

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
2 Corinthians 6:3-7:1 & Proverbs 20-21

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Luke 21:20-28 & 1 Samuel 26

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Friday, September 5th, 2025.

SEALED WITH THE SPIRIT
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Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Dsc. Dsc. DD.

📖...in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise (Ephesians 1:13).

The moment you received Christ, something remarkable happened: you were sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise. This seal is not just a mark of identity; rather, it’s a declaration of ownership, protection and inheritance. In the realm of the Spirit, it identifies you as God’s peculiar treasure.

In ancient times, and even to this day, a seal denoted authority and authenticity. Kings sealed documents to signify that the contents carried their full backing. You might have heard of the “Presidential Seal”, which signifies the authority of your country or some other country’s president. In the same way, God placed His Spirit in you as proof that you’re fully His—marked for divine purpose and backed by heaven.

When you received the Holy Spirit, you received the “earnest of our inheritance,” that is, the down payment, the guarantee of everything that belongs to us in Christ (Ephesians 1:14).

Since God gave you His Spirit, it means He’s already given you His best. There is nothing else He would withhold from you. Therefore, refuse to walk through life hoping for acceptance or struggling to “qualify.” You’re already accepted, already qualified, already sealed. The Spirit in you is your access to divine wisdom, power and fellowship with God. He’s all that you could ever need; He’s God’s best.

He’s the fulfilment of the promise God made to Abraham that through Christ, the blessing and the Spirit would come upon the Gentiles. Recognize and respond to the Holy Spirit in your daily life. Listen to Him. Speak with Him. Acknowledge His presence. He is your Helper, your Teacher, your Advocate, your Strengthener, your Intercessor, your Standby, and your Guide. And because you’re sealed with Him, you’re divinely protected; you’re untouchable, preserved, empowered and distinguished for glory.

🙏 P R A Y E R
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Dear Father, I thank you for sealing me with the Holy Spirit, my guarantee of divine protection. I walk in the consciousness of His presence, power and guidance. I belong to you, marked and preserved for your glory, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

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Ephesians 1:13-14 NIV; And you also were included in Christ when you heard the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation.
14. When you believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God's possession—to the praise of his glory. ||

Romans 8:14-17 NKJV; For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God.
15. For you did not receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption by whom we cry out, "Abba, Father."
16. The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God,
17. and if children, then heirs—heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with [Him,] that we may also be glorified together. ||

2 Corinthians 1:21-22; Now he which stablisheth us with you in Christ, and hath anointed us, [is] God;
22. Who hath also sealed us, and given the earnest of the Spirit in our hearts. ||

DAILY SCRIPTURE READING:

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
2 Corinthians 3:7-4:1-18 & Proverbs 16-17

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Luke 21:1-9 & 1 Samuel 24

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Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025.

THE PROMISE OF THE SPIRIT
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Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Dsc. Dsc. DD.

📖 He redeemed us in order that the blessing given to Abraham might come to the Gentiles through Christ Jesus, so that by faith we might receive the promise of the Spirit (Galatians 3:14 NIV).

When God promised Abraham that in him would all the nations of the earth be blessed, He was speaking prophetically of the Gospel and of the Spirit. Galatians 3:8 tells us that God preached the Gospel to Abraham beforehand, saying, “...In thee shall all nations be blessed.” This blessing includes the Spirit Himself—the promise of the Father.

Receiving the Holy Spirit isn’t just about speaking in tongues or experiencing supernatural power, as wonderful as those may be. The Spirit is the seal of the new covenant and the deposit of our inheritance (Ephesians 1:13-14). He is God’s guarantee that everything Jesus obtained for us belongs to us now.

This is why the Apostle Peter, after preaching on the Day of Pentecost, said, “...Repent... and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off…” (Acts 2:38-39). That promise wasn’t limited to the Jews. It was for everyone God would call—including you. You’re no longer waiting to be qualified. In Christ, you’re qualified: you’re Abraham’s seed and an heir of the promise.

Acts 2:17 reiterates what was already prophesied by the Prophet Joel: “And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh….” Notice that the promise of the Spirit is unto all: “For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call” (Acts 2:39).

Now that you’re born again, you don’t just have a portion of God’s blessing but the full measure of Him who brings you into everything God has. The same Spirit empowers you to live victoriously every day. He helps you understand the Word, guides you into all truth, and enables you to manifest Christ.

Be ever conscious and appreciative of His presence in you and with you. Spend time fellowshipping with Him. Acknowledge Him, and He’ll lead and help you fulfil your divine destiny.

🙏 P R A Y E R
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Thank you, heavenly Father, for the blessing of the Holy Spirit in my life as He guides and empowers me to walk in victory, wisdom and divine ability. By the Holy Spirit, I know and possess all that God has made available to me in Christ, walking in paths that He has prearranged, as I fulfil my glorious destiny in Christ, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

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John 14:16-17; And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever;
17. [Even] the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you. ||

Acts 2:38-39; Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
39. For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, [even] as many as the Lord our God shall call. ||

Ephesians 1:13-14 AMPC; In Him you also who have heard the Word of Truth, the glad tidings (Gospel) of your salvation, and have believed in and adhered to and relied on Him, were stamped with the seal of the long-promised Holy Spirit.
14. That [Spirit] is the guarantee of our inheritance [the firstfruits, the pledge and foretaste, the down payment on our heritage], in anticipation of its full redemption and our acquiring [complete] possession of it—to the praise of His glory. ||

DAILY SCRIPTURE READING:

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
2 Corinthians 1-2:1-4 & Proverbs 12-13

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Luke 20:27-38 & 1 Samuel 22

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Monday, September 1st 2025.

BLESSED WITH FAITHFUL ABRAHAM
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Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Dsc. Dsc. DD.

📖 That the blessing of Abraham might come on the Gentiles through Jesus Christ; that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith. ( Galatians 3:14).

The blessing of Abraham is no ordinary concept—it is the foundation of the Gospel. Many think of it only in terms of material prosperity, but it's far greater. The blessing of Abraham is the outpouring of God's grace, His covenant kindness, translated from the Hebrew word, “hesed.” It includes divine favour, fruitfulness, dominion, and most importantly, the promise of the Spirit.

When God called Abraham, He said “I will bless you and make you a blessing... and in you shall all the families of the earth be blessed” (Genesis 12:2-3). This was God's prophetic declaration of the Gospel. It was the announcement of His plan to pour out His love and goodness on all humanity through faith. The Apostle Paul made it clear that this blessing has now come to the Gentiles through Jesus Christ.

Thus, if you're in Christ, you're Abraham’s seed and an heir according to the promise (Galatians 3:29). You're the fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham thousands of years ago. That blessing includes justification, righteousness, the Holy Spirit, and divine access to God's fullness.

The Bible says, “So then they which be of faith are blessed with faithful Abraham” (Galatians 3:9). When God made the promise to Abraham, it was to Abraham’s seed, which is Christ: “Now to Abraham and his seed were the promises made. He saith not, And to seeds, as of many; but as of one, And to thy seed, which is Christ” (Galatians 3:16).

When you received Christ, you were sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise. That seal marks you as God's own and guarantees your access to all the blessings and benefits of the Abrahamic covenant: “And if ye be Christ's, then are ye Abraham’s seed, and heirs according to the promise” (Galatians 3:29). Walk in this consciousness. You're not trying to be blessed; you're blessed with faithful Abraham. Declare it. Live it. Spread blessings everywhere. Hallelujah!

🗣 C O N F E S S I O N S
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I'm the seed of Abraham, blessed and highly favoured in Christ Jesus. The blessing of Abraham is working in me—in my spirit soul and body. I have access to all that God has made available in Christ. I walk in divine health, prosperity and victory today, in Jesus' Name. Amen.

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Genesis 12:2-3 And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing:
3. And I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curseth thee: and in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed. ||

Galatians 3:7-9; Know ye therefore that they which are of faith, the same are the children of Abraham.
8. And the scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the heathen through faith, preached before the gospel unto Abraham, [saying], In thee shall all nations be blessed.
9. So then they which be of faith are blessed with faithful Abraham. ||

DAILY SCRIPTURE READING:

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
1 Corinthians 15:35-58 & Proverbs 8-9

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Luke 20:9-18 & 1 Samuel 20

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Saturday, August 30th, 2025.

YOU HAVE A NEW LIFE AND A NEW NATURE
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Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Dsc. Dsc. DD.

📖 But we know that the law is good, if a man use it lawfully; Knowing this, that the law is not made for a righteous man… (1 Timothy 1:8-9).

Did you ever read in the Bible that the Law and its ordinances were abolished? Ephesians 2:15 says, “Having abolished in his flesh the enmity, even the law of commandments contained in ordinances; for to make in himself of twain one new man, so making peace.” Therefore, having become a Christian, the commandments, "Thou shalt not steal" or "Thou shalt not kill," etc., no longer apply.

Does that mean you can steal? No, and a thousand times, no! The reason they don’t apply isn’t because stealing and murder are permitted. Rather, it’s because in Christ, you have a new life, a new nature that doesn’t steal or kill. You’re of a higher class. 1 Corinthians 6:11 says, “… but ye are washed, but ye are sanctified, but ye are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God.”

Consider what we read in our opening scripture: The law isn’t made for the righteous. In Christ, you’re the righteousness of God; therefore, the Law isn’t for you. The Law was for the children of Israel, which they couldn’t keep. They saw the commandments as laws to be obeyed and not as life. But the Word of God is life, and in Christianity, we live the Word because we’re born of the Word. We have the life of the Word.

For example, when the Lord Jesus said, “Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word of God,” He wasn’t trying to obey it; He was describing His righteous nature. Also, when He said, “Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God,” it was a description of His identity. Likewise, when you read, “Thou shall not kill” or “Thou shall not steal,” it’s the description of your righteous nature.

Being born again, you’re righteous and holy; therefore, it’s inconsistent with your nature to steal or to kill. It’s like what the Bible says in Colossians 3:9-10: “Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds; And have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him.” The reason it says don’t tell lies is because of who you are. You’re born of God, and the Spirit of truth lives in you. Glory to God! You have a new nature that’s created after God in righteousness and true holiness.

🙏 P R A Y E R
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Dear Father, thank you for making me righteous in Christ Jesus. I walk in the light of who I am in Christ. I'm governed by the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus. I walk in righteousness, and I manifest the character of Christ effortlessly. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:
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Ephesians 4:20-24; But ye have not so learned Christ;
21. If so be that ye have heard him, and have been taught by him, as the truth is in Jesus:
22. That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts;
23. And be renewed in the spirit of your mind;
24. And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness. ||

2 Corinthians 5:17 & 21; Therefore if any man [be] in Christ, [he is] a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.
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. ||

Romans 6:4; Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life. ||

DAILY SCRIPTURE READING:

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
1 Corinthians 14 & Proverbs 3-4

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Luke 19:41-48 & 1 Samuel 18

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15. And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;
16. Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.
17. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:
18. Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints; ||

DAILY SCRIPTURE READING:

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
1 Corinthians 12 & Psalms 146-150

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Luke 19:20-27 & 1 Samuel 16

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𝙍𝙃𝘼𝙋𝙎𝙊𝘿𝙔 𝙊𝙁 𝙍𝙀𝘼𝙇𝙄𝙏𝙄𝙀𝙎

Wednesday, August 27th, 2025.

CONTEND FOR THEIR SOULS
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Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Dsc. Dsc. DD.

📖 Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ, saluteth you, always labouring fervently for you in prayers, that ye may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God (Colossians 4:12).

What do you do when you observe people in church who aren’t living right or who don’t come to church anymore? Rather than lament the situation or become judgemental of them, intercede in prayer for them until they are restored. Contend for their souls in prayer. Every soul is valuable to God, and the Bible says His desire is for all to be saved and come to the knowledge of the truth.

It’s part of the reasons pastors and leaders should be careful how they treat and handle those who come to church. Some can be harsh and don’t mind doing things that drive people out of the church. But when you’re a true soul winner, you’re different, because you understand what it takes to win even one soul and will do everything it takes to keep them retained.

Many times, I’ve cried over a soul; I kept interceding until the person came to Christ or was restored back in the Faith. This is why we must pray ahead, at the right time, in the right way, and for the right things. When we do that, we win. Churches must prioritize time for intercessory prayer.

Epaphras, in our opening scripture, wasn’t praying for his own needs; he was praying for others. He was an intercessor. He was already walking in the glory of God, but he was praying for others to walk in it as well, to come into the fullness of God’s plan for their lives.

This is what you must do every day as well. Intercede for others, for the eyes of their understanding to be opened to the realities of God’s Kingdom and be filled with the knowledge of His will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding. Hallelujah!

🙏 P R A Y E R
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Dear Father, I pray for those who have strayed from the truth, that they’d be restored quickly, and that their affections will be on the things of the Spirit, never languid or dull, but fervent in spirit, serving you wholeheartedly, in Jesus' Name. Amen.

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James 5:16; Confess [your] faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. ||

1 Timothy 2:1 I; exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, [and] giving of thanks, be made for all men; ||

Ephesians 3:14-19 For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,
15. Of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named,
16. That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man;
17. That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love,
18. May be able to comprehend with all saints what [is] the breadth, and length, and depth, and height;
19. And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God. ||

DAILY SCRIPTURE READING:

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
1 Corinthians 11:2-34 & Psalms 142-145

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Luke 19:11-19 & 1 Samuel 15

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𝙍𝙃𝘼𝙋𝙎𝙊𝘿𝙔 𝙊𝙁 𝙍𝙀𝘼𝙇𝙄𝙏𝙄𝙀𝙎

Monday, August 25th, 2025.

ORDAINED TO REIGN
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Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Dsc. Dsc. DD.

📖 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 (1 Peter 2:9).

As Christians, we live the life of victory in Christ Jesus. This isn’t something we strive for; it’s our heritage. We’re kings and priests, ordained to reign in life. However, not all have come to this understanding. You must train yourself to think, talk, and function with the mindset of a reigning king-priest because that’s who you truly are. You have the dominion.

Kings reign. They don’t beg. They exercise authority. This should be your consciousness every day. Don’t struggle to be successful or to prosper; you’ve been made a joint-heir with Christ. Everything you do should reflect kingly glory and excellence.

Read our opening scripture in the Amplified Classic; embrace it and walk accordingly. It says, "But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a dedicated nation, [God's] own purchased, special people, that you may set forth the wonderful deeds and display the virtues and perfections of Him Who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light." Sadly, some live far below their calling because they haven’t renewed their minds to this truth. They speak the language of failure and act like mere men, not realizing they are royalty.

Carry yourself with dignity, authority, and dominion. Walk with confidence because you know your words carry power. Ecclesiastes 8:4 says, "Where the word of a king is, there is power...." Romans 5:17, AMPC says, "…those who receive [God’s] overflowing grace (unmerited favor) and the free gift of righteousness [putting them into right standing with Himself] reign as kings in life through the one Man Jesus Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed One).”

If this hasn’t been your mindset, change it today. Declare, "I am a king-priest in Christ! I walk in dominion, I reign in life, and I display the virtues of my heavenly Father!" This is your heritage. This is your life in Christ.

🙏 P R A Y E R
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Dear Father, thank you for calling me into a life of victory, excellence and dominion. I am a king-priest, called to reign in life and display your perfections. My words carry power, and I walk in the consciousness of my divine authority. Thank you for this glorious life, in Jesus' Name. Amen.

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Revelation 1:6; And hath made us kings and priests unto God and his Father; to him [be] glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen. ||

Revelation 5:10; And hast made us unto our God kings and priests: and we shall reign on the earth. ||

1 Peter 2:9 AMPC; But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a dedicated nation, [God’s] own purchased, special people, that you may set forth the wonderful deeds and display the virtues and perfections of Him Who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light. ||

Job 22:28; Thou shalt also decree a thing, and it shall be established unto thee: and the light shall shine upon thy ways. ||

DAILY SCRIPTURE READING:

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
1 Corinthians 10:1-13 & Psalms 135-138

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Luke 18:35-43 & 1 Samuel 13

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Saturday, August 23rd, 2025.

THE KEY IS TRAINING THE HUMAN SPIRIT
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Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Dsc. Dsc. DD.

📖 For bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come (1 Timothy 4:8).

There's a phenomenon known as deja vu, the feeling, sense or consciousness that something that's happening has been experienced or seen before. You might have experienced such a thing at one time or the other; it just lends credence to the fact that man is a spirit.

When something happens and you feel like you’ve seen or experienced it before, it’s because your spirit was truly involved in the experience even though you’re not able to tell when. It might have either been through a trance, vision, or even as low as a dream. Many have been trying to explore this, wondering if such experiences are even real.

Well, the human spirit does have its own activities and they can happen whether you’re awake or asleep, conscious, unconscious or subconscious. How do you take advantage of that? It’s by training and educating your human spirit through deep study, meditating, and acting on the Word.

Your involvement in church, learning God’s Word in your cell and fellowship groups, attending services, and studying Rhapsody of Realities all contribute to the training of your spirit. But you can accelerate the process by deliberately studying God’s Word and putting it to work.

James 1:22 & 25 says, "But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves." "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." As you act on the Word, your spirit is trained, your understanding is sharpened, and you become more attuned to spiritual realities.

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My spirit is attuned to spiritual realities, being enlightened by God’s Word. I grow in wisdom and walk in greater spiritual awareness. I refuse to be limited by human reasoning, for I function with the mind of Christ. Thank you, heavenly Father, for the light of your Word in my life, in Jesus' Name. Amen.

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1 Corinthians 2:12-14; 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.
14. 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. ||

Joshua 1:8;This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success. ||

James 1:22-25 But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.
23. 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:
24. For he beholdeth himself, and goeth his way, and straightway forgetteth what manner of man he was.
25. 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. ||

DAILY SCRIPTURE READING:

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
1 Corinthians 8 & Psalms 120-127

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Luke 18:18-27 & 1 Samuel 10

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Thursday, August 21st, 2025.

BE COMPLETELY YIELDED TO HIM
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Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Dsc. Dsc. DD.

📖 For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost (2 Peter 1:21).

When you yield to the Holy Spirit, He stirs you up; He directs your actions and words. I remember the first time I experienced something like that. I had just returned home after receiving the Holy Spirit, and later that day we gathered for our usual family devotion. It followed the familiar routine where each person would read a verse of scripture, and then my dad would lead the prayer or assign any one of us to do so.

That day, after we had each read the Scriptures, my dad turned to me and asked me to lead the prayer. As I opened my mouth to pray, I instantly burst forth speaking in tongues. It was loud and fast. I was overwhelmed by the Spirit, and I began to prophesy. That had never happened during our family prayer times.

On another occasion, I was sitting in the back of the main church, a young teenager at the time, but I felt the Spirit of God ignite a fire within me as the meeting was going on. Before I knew it, He set me on my feet and I began speaking in tongues and prophesying. The whole church went quiet, but everyone was inspired and edified. When I was done, the senior pastor led the whole congregation into a session of intense prayers.

There’re moments like that when the Spirit of God moves you. The Prophet Ezekiel said, “Then the spirit entered into me, and set me upon my feet…” (Ezekiel 3:24). You can experience such glorious moments with the Holy Spirit every day; the key is being yielded to Him. His fire in you is ever glowing. He’s in you and with you forever.

He said in Hebrews 13:5, “…I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.” Then in Matthew 28:20 (NKJV), He said, “…lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age. Amen.” All the while you had the urge and then went ahead to visit hospitals, prisons, the marketplaces of life to preach, it was the Holy Spirit stirring you. He was the one guiding your steps. When you felt compelled to witness to your classmates, your neighbours, colleagues at work, family members and even strangers you met on the way, it was the Holy Spirit stirring you.

This is His ministry in your life today; He empowers you to speak and act according to the Father’s will. As you remain completely yielded to Him, His power and wisdom will be expressed through you. You’re His vessel for the fulfilment of His plans and purposes in the earth.

🙏 P R A Y E R
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Dear Father, thank you for the Holy Spirit who lives in me and moves me to speak your words with boldness and power. I’m always yielded to your guidance and divine inspiration, stirred always to fulfil your perfect will and my calling in Christ, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

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Ezekiel 2:1-2 And he said unto me, Son of man, stand upon thy feet, and I will speak unto thee.
2. And the spirit entered into me when he spake unto me, and set me upon my feet, that I heard him that spake unto me. ||

Jeremiah 20:9; Then I said, I will not make mention of him, nor speak any more in his name. But [his word] was in mine heart as a burning fire shut up in my bones, and I was weary with forbearing, and I could not [stay]. ||

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. ||

DAILY SCRIPTURE READING:

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
1 Corinthians 6 & Psalms 119:1-112

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Luke 18:1-8 & 1 Samuel 7-8

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