𝙍𝙃𝘼𝙋𝙎𝙊𝘿𝙔 𝙊𝙁 𝙍𝙀𝘼𝙇𝙄𝙏𝙄𝙀𝙎

Sunday, July 6th, 2025.

FOCUS ON WHAT TRULY MATTERS
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Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Dsc. Dsc. DD.

📖 And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me (Luke 9:23).

To be a true success with the Lord, you must walk in His wisdom. It’s about putting Him first and letting His wisdom guide your every step. God’s Word is God’s wisdom. So, give more attention to the Word. “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom...” (Colossians 3:16).

Unfortunately, many people train themselves to major on the non-essentials because they don’t know what’s truly necessary. They invest their time and energy in things that don’t count for eternity. It brings to mind the story of two sisters, Martha and Mary, who each responded differently to the Lord Jesus’ visit to their home (Read Luke 10:38-42).

Martha was consumed with the numerous tasks required in hosting a guest, along with much anxiety and distraction. In contrast, Mary chose to sit at the Master's feet to absorb His teachings and engage in fellowship with Him, and the Lord commended her choice.

When Martha expressed her frustration, the Master gently replied: “...Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things: But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her” (Luke 10:41-42). The Master pointed out that Martha’s priorities were misplaced.

You must prize the Word of God above all else because there’s so much you will never know or understand otherwise. Focus on what truly matters—your study and meditation on the Word and your fellowship with the Holy Spirit. It’ll keep you always on the path of ever-increasing glory, victory, success and prosperity, and you’ll live a life that truly pleases and honours the Lord.

🙏 P R A Y E R
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Dear Father, thank you for your Word which reveals your wisdom and purpose. I focus on the one thing that matters most—my fellowship with you in, through, and by the Word. I walk in your wisdom, guided by your Spirit, and I yield myself completely to your purpose, fulfilling your will, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

📖 FURTHER STUDY:
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Proverbs 4:20-22; 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. ||

Psalms 119:162 NKJV; I rejoice at Your word As one who finds great treasure. ||

Philippians 3:7-8; But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ.
8. Yea doubtless, and I count all things [but] loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them [but] dung, that I may win Christ, ||

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Acts 18:1-23 & Job 9-11

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Luke 7:1-10 & Deuteronomy 34

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Thursday, July 3rd, 2025.

FOLLOWING HIS DIVINE PLAN
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Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Dsc. Dsc. DD.

📖 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them (Ephesians 2:10).

Romans 8:29 says, “For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate….” Predestination is at work in you. God has a divine plan for your life, and He has set events and their sequence in motion in line with His divine plan.

Consider John the Baptist, for example, whose entire ministry was for the sole purpose of making the Messiah known to Israel. God could have simply told John where to find Jesus, but John had to follow God's instructions and wait for the sign he was given: “...Upon whom you see the Spirit descending, and remaining on Him, this is He who baptizes with the Holy Spirit” (John 1:33 NKJV).

Finally, Jesus stood before him, and John recognized Him (John 1:29-34). It unfolded precisely according to God’s divine plan. Consider, too, Samuel’s intriguing visit to anoint one of Jesse's sons as king (1 Samuel 16:1-13). Samuel thought he had found the Lord’s anointed when he saw Eliab, with his impressive stature. But God said, “Not him, for I have rejected him” (1 Samuel 16:7). One by one, Jesse brought seven of his sons before Samuel, and each time God said, “Not this one.”

God could have simply told Samuel who to anoint, but He allowed the process to unfold step by step. Finally, Samuel asked Jesse, “Are here all thy children?” Jesse admitted that there was still one more son, David, who was tending the sheep. When David was brought before Samuel, the Lord said, “...Arise, anoint him: for this is he” (1 Samuel 16:12). God's divine plan for David came to pass according to His preordained design.

God has a plan for your life and it’s a good one. He has predestined your life for His glory, and He knows exactly where you are in His divine plan. You don’t need to be in a hurry or get in a frenzy trying to fulfil His destiny for your life. He has all the events and their sequence planned out in line with His divine purpose.

Yours is to follow the path which He’s prearranged ahead of time. Ephesians 2:10 AMPC says, “For we are God’s [own] handiwork (His workmanship), recreated in Christ Jesus, [born anew] that we may do those good works which God predestined (planned beforehand) for us [taking paths which He prepared ahead of time], that we should walk in them [living the good life which He prearranged and made ready for us to live].”

🙏 P R A Y E R
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Dear Father, I trust you wholeheartedly, knowing that you have predestined my life for your glory. My life is a testimony of your faithfulness, and I yield myself to your perfect will, ever advancing and fulfilling all you have called me to do, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

📖 FURTHER STUDY
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Jeremiah 29:11; For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. ||

Psalms 139:16 NIV; Your eyes saw my unformed body; all the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be. ||

Romans 8:29; For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate [to be] conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren. ||

Jeremiah 1:4-5 Then the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,
5. Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, [and] I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations. ||

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Acts 16:16-40 & Job 1-2

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Luke 6:20-30 & Deuteronomy 31

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Wednesday, July 2nd, 2025.

STAY FOCUSED ON THE DIVINE MISSION
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Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Dsc. Dsc. DD.

📖 For I have not spoken of myself; but the Father which sent me, he gave me a commandment, what I should say, and what I should speak (John 12:49).

The Lord Jesus was focused on His divine mission. He knew exactly what He came to do and was undistracted. He declared His purpose and remained committed to it: "For the Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost" (Luke 19:10 NKJV).

Then in John 4:34 NKJV, He said, “…My food is to do the will of Him who sent Me, and to finish His work,” showing His deep commitment to completing the mission given to Him by the Father. But then in John 20:21, He said something remarkable, “…as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you.” Therefore, like Him, we must stay focused on the divine mission.

He said in Mark 16:15, “…Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.” This is the divine mission. Matthew 24:14 says “And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come.” Our mandate is to complete the full preaching of the Gospel in all nations this year; how focused are you on this?

Your accountability to the Lord would be on the basis of your participation in the Gospel. Anyone can say to you today, “You're doing a great job,” but what truly matters is if you’re doing what the Lord said to do. Even in speech, the Lord Jesus set an example as seen in our theme verse. Every word He spoke was in alignment with the divine mission.

He said in John 8:29, “I always do those things that please the Father.” We’re called to emulate Him in all things. Therefore, let your life mirror the Master in speech, action and commitment to the divine mission. Stay focused on fulfilling the mandate of the Gospel. Personalize the mandate and live every day with the consciousness that necessity is laid on you to preach the Gospel. Nothing in this world is more important than that.

🙏 P R A Y E R
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Dear Father, thank you for setting me on a path of divine purpose. I walk in alignment with your will and in the consciousness that necessity is laid on me to preach the Gospel. My life is a reflection of true and unwavering commitment to the cause of the Gospel, in Jesus' Name. Amen.

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Acts 20:18-25 And when they were come to him, he said unto them, Ye know, from the first day that I came into Asia, after what manner I have been with you at all seasons,
19. Serving the Lord with all humility of mind, and with many tears, and temptations, which befell me by the lying in wait of the Jews:
20. [And] how I kept back nothing that was profitable [unto you], but have shewed you, and have taught you publickly, and from house to house,
21. Testifying both to the Jews, and also to the Greeks, repentance toward God, and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ.
22. And now, behold, I go bound in the spirit unto Jerusalem, not knowing the things that shall befall me there:
23. Save that the Holy Ghost witnesseth in every city, saying that bonds and afflictions abide me.
24. But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God.
25. And now, behold, I know that ye all, among whom I have gone preaching the kingdom of God, shall see my face no more. ||

1 Corinthians 9:16-17 For though I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of: for necessity is laid upon me; yea, woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel!
17. For if I do this thing willingly, I have a reward: but if against my will, a dispensation [of the gospel] is committed unto me. ||

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Acts 15:36-16:1-15 & Esther 8-10

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Luke 6:12-19 & Deuteronomy 30

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                    Tuesday, July 1st, 2025.

CUSTODIANS OF A MESSAGE THAT WORKS
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Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Dsc. Dsc. DD.

📖 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to everyone that believeth... (Romans 1:16)._

The Gospel of Jesus Christ that we preach is a message that truly works. It’s a message that produces undeniable results for everyone who believes it. It’s the reason you must be quick and bold to share it with others.

I remember talking to a man who had a very severe heart condition. The doctors had diagnosed him with heart failure and said he needed a transplant. But as I shared the Gospel with him, I said, “While I’m talking with you, there’ll be a change in your heart. All you have to do is believe what I’m telling you; just believe and give me a few minutes of your attention.”

He agreed. So, I kept talking to him, sharing with him the words of life. After about 15 minutes, I said to him, “It’s done.” And he replied, “Yes; it’s done.” The next test conducted on him showed he had a new heart! All the troubles were gone. I’ve seen this happen several times. It doesn’t matter what the case is; this Gospel works. It’s the message of Jesus Christ, and it produces results everywhere. Glory to God!

When you carry a message that works, you’re confident. That’s why the Lord wants us to be confident of the Gospel. We can’t keep it to ourselves because it works. It truly works! The Bible says, _“Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and forever”_ (Hebrews 13:8).

In Romans 1:16-17, Paul said, _“For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek. For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith...”_ (NKJV). The message has no borders. It works in every country, every city, and for everyone who believes. It transforms lives, brings healing and health to the sick, prosperity to the poor, and salvation to the lost.

How can we be quiet about such a message that transforms destinies and catapults men and women from despair to victory? Therefore, preach the Gospel boldly. The message works every time, everywhere, and for everyone who believes. Hallelujah!

🙏P R A Y E R
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Dear Father, thank you for the glorious Gospel of Jesus Christ that works everywhere, every time, and for everyone who believes it. I preach this Gospel with boldness and confidence, bringing healing, salvation, and transformation to all who believe. Amen.

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Acts 26:16-18; But rise, and stand upon thy feet: for I have appeared unto thee for this purpose, to make thee a minister and a witness both of these things which thou hast seen, and of those things in the which I will appear unto thee;
17. Delivering thee from the people, and [from] the Gentiles, unto whom now I send thee,
18. To open their eyes, [and] to turn [them] from darkness to light, and [from] the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in me. ||

Mark 16:15-18; And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.
16. He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.
17. And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues;
18. They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover. ||

Acts 1:8; But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth. ||

DAILY SCRIPTURE READING

1-Year Bible Reading Plan:
Acts 15:22-35 & Esther 5-7

2-Year Bible Reading Plan:
Luke 6:1-11 & Deuteronomy 29

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Sunday, June 29th, 2025.

HERALDS OF THE KINGDOM
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Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Dsc. Dsc. DD.

📖 Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ’s stead, be ye reconciled to God (2 Corinthians 5:20).

The Lord Jesus entrusted us with the responsibility to preach the message of His Kingdom in all the nations of the world. In Matthew 28:19-20, He said, "Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen."

He also said in Matthew 24:14, "And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come." Who’s going to preach this message of the Kingdom in all the world for a witness unto all nations? It’s us! We’re ambassadors of the great Kingdom of God. We’re the harbingers and bearers of the message of the Kingdom. We have something to give and bless the world with—the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

The Apostle Paul’s mentality in 2 Corinthians 5:20 encapsulates this truth: “Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ's stead, be ye reconciled to God.” You speak in Christ’s stead, because you represent Him and His message. He told us to speak in His Name, as His representatives.

Therefore, wherever you are, Christ Himself is there. When people receive you, they receive Him, and they receive His blessings through you: "He that receiveth you receiveth me, and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me" (Matthew 10:40). How glorious this is! Take your place as the ambassador of Christ, a legal representative of the Kingdom of God and bless your world.

🙏 P R A Y E R
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Dear Father, thank you for making me your ambassador, a legal representative of your Kingdom. I speak in the Name of Jesus, bearing the blessings of the Kingdom to my world. I declare that through me, lives are transformed, and many are reconciled to you, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

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

John 13:20; Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that receiveth whomsoever I send receiveth me; and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me. ||

John 20:21; Then said Jesus to them again, Peace [be] unto you: as [my] Father hath sent me, even so send I you. ||

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Acts 14 & Nehemiah 11-13

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Luke 5:12-26 & Deuteronomy 27

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Saturday, June 28th, 2025.

CHRIST—THE SEED OF ABRAHAM & DAVID
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Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Dsc. Dsc. DD.

📖 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).

God’s Word is remarkably precise when it comes to prophecy. The promise made to Abraham was not a general promise to many descendants but a specific promise concerning one seed. In Genesis 22:17-18, God said to Abraham, “…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 seashore; and thy seed shall possess the gate of his enemies; And in thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed....”

Notice how God repeatedly used the singular form “seed” and not “seeds.” The Apostle Paul clarifies this in Galatians 3:16, stating that this singular “seed” refers to Christ, emphasizing the accuracy of God’s Word and the fulfilment of His promise: “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.” Through Jesus Christ, the nations of the earth have indeed been blessed with salvation, healing, and eternal life.

Furthermore, certain prophecies also reveal that the Messiah would be a descendant of David. Jeremiah 23:5 says, “Behold, the days come, saith the Lord, that I will raise unto David a righteous Branch, and a King shall reign and prosper, and shall execute judgment and justice in the earth.” This prophetic word speaks of a righteous King from the lineage of David who would reign and establish justice in the earth.

Isaiah previously gave a similar prophecy with even more details when he prophesied by the Spirit, “And there shall come forth a rod out of the stem of Jesse, and a Branch shall grow out of his roots: And the spirit of the LORD shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the LORD; And shall make him of quick understanding in the fear of the LORD...” (Isaiah 11:1-3). Also, 2 Timothy 2:8 says, "Remember that Jesus Christ of the seed of David was raised from the dead according to my gospel."

This prophecy describes the nature and character of the Messiah—Jesus Christ. He’s indeed the fulfilment of the promises made to Abraham and to David the son of Jesse. He’s the Seed and the Righteous Branch who has come to establish God's Kingdom. Blessed be His Name forever!

🙏 P R A Y E R
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Dear Father, thank you for the fulfilment of your Word concerning the Lord Jesus Christ. He’s the Seed of Abraham, the Righteous Branch from the lineage of David who reigns in righteousness and truth. In Him, the nations of the earth are blessed, and His Kingdom is established forever. I live in the reality of His reign and proclaim His Lordship over all the earth today, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

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Genesis 22:15-18 NKJV Then the Angel of the LORD called to Abraham a second time out of heaven,
16. and said: "By Myself I have sworn, says the LORD, because you have done this thing, and have not withheld your son, your only [son—]
17. blessing I will bless you, and multiplying I will multiply your descendants as the stars of the heaven and as the sand which [is] on the seashore; and your descendants shall possess the gate of their enemies.
18. In your seed all the nations of the earth shall be blessed, because you have obeyed My voice." ||

Isaiah 9:7; Of the increase of [his] government and peace [there shall be] no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this. ||

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Acts 13:13-52 & Nehemiah 9-10

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Luke 5:1-11 & Deuteronomy 26

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Friday, June 27th, 2025.

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Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Dsc. Dsc. DD.

📖 Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel (Isaiah 7:14).

Hebrews 10:5-7 tells us something really remarkable about the Lord Jesus. It says, “Wherefore when he cometh into the world, he saith… Lo, I come (in the volume of the book it is written of me,) to do thy will, O God.” He came to fulfil prophecies. It’s remarkable to note that many of the prophecies concerning Him were given over 500 years before He was born in Bethlehem.

Despite the long span of time and the many different prophets through whom these prophetic words were given, the Lord Jesus alone fulfilled these prophecies. It’s impossible for one person to fulfil so many detailed and extraordinary prophecies unless He’s truly the One spoken of.

For example, the prophecies regarding the Virgin Birth; Isaiah 7:14 declares, “Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.” This prophecy was fulfilled as described in Matthew 1:22-23, after Jesus was born in Bethlehem: "Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying, 'Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.'"

A prophecy of His place of Birth is found in Micah 5:2, and it says, “But thou, Bethlehem Ephratah, though thou be little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of thee shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel; whose goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting.” Again, we find the fulfilment of this prophecy in Matthew 2:1. It says, "Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem."

This confirms that Jesus, the Messiah, was indeed born in Bethlehem, as prophesied by Micah, despite the town's humble significance. But even more profound is the description of Him as One “whose goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting.” This clearly speaks of His divine nature—He existed before time began.

Jesus was born exactly as the prophets foretold, in Bethlehem of Judah. No ordinary human being could be described as one “whose goings forth has been from everlasting.” These and other prophecies in Scripture affirm His deity, demonstrating that He is Himself God who took on human form. Hallelujah!

🙏 P R A Y E R
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Dear Father, thank you for the unveiling of your Word to my spirit to understand the divine nature of Jesus and the accuracy of the Scriptures that testify of Him. My faith is firmly rooted in your infallible Word, and I boldly proclaim Jesus as Lord over all. His Kingdom is established forever, and I walk in the light of His victory today and always. Amen.

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Matthew 1:18-23; Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost.
19. Then Joseph her husband, being a just [man], and not willing to make her a publick example, was minded to put her away privily.
20. But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost.
21. And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.
22. Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying,
23. Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us. ||

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Wednesday, June 25th, 2025.

YOU’RE A RECONCILER
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Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Dsc. Dsc. DD.

📖 It was God [personally present] in Christ, reconciling and restoring the world to favor with Himself, not counting up and holding against [men] their trespasses [but cancelling them], and committing to us the message of reconciliation (of the restoration to favor) (2 Corinthians 5:19 AMPC).

In Luke 19:10, the Lord Jesus said, “For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.” He accomplished this mission and returned to heaven, but He entrusted us with the same responsibility. Just as the Father sent Him, He also sent us: “...as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you” (John 20:21). Now, we’re the ones to seek and save the lost. This is our calling; we’re soul winners, reconciling men to God.

In your city, think like this: “The son of man has come to seek and to save those who are lost.” Everywhere you go, you arrive with this purpose. Whether on a bus, in an airplane, or in a marketplace, you’re there to seek and save the lost—to bring salvation to someone who needs it. This is your mission.

In 2 Corinthians 5:19, the Scripture says, “To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation.” This is powerful! God, the Chief Reconciler, was in Christ reconciling the world to Himself. But He continues this work through you. Today, God is in you, reconciling the world to Himself.

And like Him, we don’t count people’s trespasses against them. We’re imitators of God; we copy Him as well-beloved children imitate their father (Ephesians 5:12). Furthermore, He has committed to us the word or message of reconciliation. Therefore, keep proclaiming the Good News of salvation, bringing men and women out of darkness into the glorious liberty of the children of God. Hallelujah!

🙏 P R A Y E R
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Dear Father, thank you for entrusting me with the ministry of reconciliation; I walk in this calling, seeking and saving the lost, just as the Lord Jesus did. I walk in love and refuse to count offences against others. I am your vessel, bringing your message of reconciliation to all I encounter, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

📖 FURTHER STUDY
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John 3:16; For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. ||

2 Corinthians 5:18-19 And all things [are] of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation;
19. To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation. ||

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Acts 11:19-30 & Nehemiah 1-3

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Luke 4:1-13 & Deuteronomy 23

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6. Which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour;
7. That being justified by his grace, we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life. ||

DAILY SCRIPTURE READING

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Acts 10:24-48 & Ezra 7-8

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Luke 3:12-22 & Deuteronomy 21

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𝙍𝙃𝘼𝙋𝙎𝙊𝘿𝙔 𝙊𝙁 𝙍𝙀𝘼𝙇𝙄𝙏𝙄𝙀𝙎

Sunday, June 22nd, 2025.

IT MATTERS TO GOD
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Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Dsc. Dsc. DD.

📖 And thou shalt make holy garments for Aaron thy brother for glory and for beauty (Exodus 28:2).

The Lord is wonderful; everything about Him drips glory, beauty, splendour, excellence, and imperial majesty. Consider the instruction He gave to Moses concerning Aaron’s garments—what the priest should wear to minister to Him—special garments for glory and for beauty. He didn’t want Aaron appearing before Him in tatters or like an ordinary man. He had to be excellently dressed.

Even those to make the garments had to be filled with the Spirit of wisdom; they had to be anointed: “And thou shalt speak unto all that are wise hearted, whom I have filled with the spirit of wisdom, that they may make Aaron's garments to consecrate him, that he may minister unto me in the priest's office” (Exodus 28:3). This tells us something about God: He cares about how you dress and what you wear. He also cares about who the “designers” or tailors of your outfits are.

As a Christian, you can’t just wear anything designed by just anyone. You might ask, “Does it really matter?” It sure does! It matters to God. Read again what He said to Moses about those to make the priest’s garment. You’re a priest; Revelation 1:6 says He has “…made us kings and priests unto God and his Father….” So, ensure your tailors or designers aren’t those with antichrist tendencies who hate the Church. This is important if you must continue to patronize them. Read again what God said, “And thou shall make holy garments for Aaron...” (Exodus 28:2). What does He mean by holy garments? It means consecrated garments. And it’ll take only those who are consecrated to produce something that’s consecrated.

Take this seriously; always dress decently and excellently, knowing that you represent God and His Kingdom. You may say, “It’s the spirit that matters; I can wear what I like on my body.” Your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit; remember that. Yes, it’s the spirit that matters, but the spirit is clothed! Therefore, dress well. Dress neatly. Dressing decently doesn’t mean you must wear expensive things, for it doesn’t have to be expensive to be good, and that’s a fact.

🙏 P R A Y E R
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Dear Father, I thank you for the excellence and glory you’ve bestowed upon me as your priest and king. I walk in your wisdom, dressing in a manner that reflects your decency. I yield myself to the Holy Spirit, ensuring that every detail of my life, including my appearance, brings honour to you. I manifest your beauty and excellence in all that I do, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

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1 Peter 2:9; 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: ||

Exodus 28:2-3 NKJV; And you shall make holy garments for Aaron your brother, for glory and for beauty.
3. So you shall speak to all [who are] gifted artisans, whom I have filled with the spirit of wisdom, that they may make Aaron's garments, to consecrate him, that he may minister to Me as priest. ||

Revelation 1:6 AMPC; And formed us into a kingdom (a royal race), priests to His God and Father—to Him be the glory and the power and the majesty and the dominion throughout the ages and forever and ever. Amen (so be it). ||

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Acts 10:1-23 & Ezra 4-6

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Luke 3:1-11 & Deuteronomy 20

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𝙍𝙃𝘼𝙋𝙎𝙊𝘿𝙔 𝙊𝙁 𝙍𝙀𝘼𝙇𝙄𝙏𝙄𝙀𝙎

Thursday, June 19th, 2025.

WE WERE BORN RIGHTEOUS AND HOLY
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Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Dsc. Dsc. DD.

📖 And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness (Ephesians 4:24).

For far too long, many in the Church have had the wrong idea about the doctrine of holiness and righteousness. They believe no one is holy or can live holy, whereas everything we are, according to the Bible, is holiness. Being born again, we were created in righteousness and true holiness. That’s what we read in our opening verse. You’re holy and you’re righteous.

The doctrine of holiness in the Bible, from the Old Testament to the New Testament, has nothing to do with what you do; rather, it all has to do with who you are and where you are. Only a holy man can live holy; you can’t practice holiness to become holy; if you could, then you’d never have needed Jesus.

It’s the same with righteousness. You’d have to first be righteous to live a righteous life. That’s why at the New Birth, God imparts His nature of righteousness into a man’s spirit. Righteousness is a nature, and right-living is the result of that nature. A dog barks because it’s a dog. Likewise, a sinner cannot live a righteous life, because he’s a sinner; that’s his nature.

To live a righteous life, you’d have to be made the righteousness of God, and that happened when you were born again. 2 Corinthians 5:21 says, “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.” Therefore, righteousness is not something you attain. People struggle to become righteous because they lack accurate knowledge of God’s Word.

Righteousness, according to Romans 5:17, is the gift of God; it’s a nature—that nature or life of God that gives you, and produces in you, the ability to do right. Hallelujah! Until you understand this, you’ll struggle in your Christian walk. It’s part of the reason we say Christianity is not a religion. In the religions of the world, they “try” to be holy; and “struggle” to be righteous. But in Christianity, righteousness and holiness are our inherent nature. We were born righteous and holy, to live holy and righteous. Blessed be God!

🗣 C O N F E S S I O N
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Righteousness and holiness are my inherent nature, producing in me the ability to do right and live in alignment with God’s perfect will. I walk in the consciousness of my righteousness; I reign and rule over Satan, demons and circumstances. Thank you Father, for this glorious life, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

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

Ephesians 1:4; According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love: ||

Hebrews 3:1; Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our profession, Christ Jesus; ||

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Acts 8:9-40 & 2 Chronicles 33-34

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Luke 2:21-32 & Deuteronomy 17

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𝙍𝙃𝘼𝙋𝙎𝙊𝘿𝙔 𝙊𝙁 𝙍𝙀𝘼𝙇𝙄𝙏𝙄𝙀𝙎

Monday, June 16th, 2025.

GOD’S SPIRIT IS GOD’S ANSWER
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Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Dsc. Dsc. DD.

📖 And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled together; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they spake the word of God with boldness (Acts 4:31).


Often, we say God’s Spirit is God’s answer and many don’t understand it. When we pray, God answers, and His answer is the Spirit. For example, in Acts chapter 4, following the healing of the lame man in chapter 3, the Jewish leaders were enraged against the apostles. They commanded Peter and John not to preach or teach in the Name of Jesus.

But the apostles stood their ground, declaring, "For we cannot but speak the things which we have seen and heard" (Acts 4:20). After further threats, the authorities found no basis to punish them and let them go. The Bible says in Acts 4:23, "And being let go, they went to their own company...." By this time, many had already received salvation, and the Christians gathered together in unity.

When they heard what had happened, they lifted their voices in prayer to God. Their prayer was fervent. They acknowledged God’s sovereignty and asked, "And now, Lord, behold their threatenings: and grant unto thy servants, that with all boldness they may speak thy word" (Acts 4:29). God’s response was beyond their expectations. Our opening verse says, "And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled together; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they spake the word of God with boldness."

God’s answer was the Spirit! He filled them with the Spirit and the result was them speaking the Word with boldness, healing the sick and casting out devils. In verse 33, we’re specifically told, "And with great power gave the apostles witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon them all." Blessed be God!

The disciples prayed for boldness and God filled them with His Spirit. The answer wasn’t just a change in their situation but the impartation of the Spirit who enabled them to proclaim the Word with great power. This is what happens every time we pray; the Spirit is the answer. He fills us, strengthens us and empowers us to accomplish His will. Hallelujah!

🗣 C O N F E S S I O N
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I’m filled with the Spirit, empowered to speak the Word with boldness and to manifest the glory of God everywhere. I walk in the consciousness of God’s divine presence, knowing that through the Spirit, I have everything I need to fulfil my purpose, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

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Acts 4:31 NIV; After they prayed, the place where they were meeting was shaken. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God boldly. ||

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. ||

Zechariah 4:6; Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This [is] the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. ||

Acts 2:17-18; And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams:
18. And on my servants and on my handmaidens I will pour out in those days of my Spirit; and they shall prophesy: ||

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Acts 6:1-15 & 2 Chronicles 26-28

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Luke 1:67-80 & Deuteronomy 14

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𝙍𝙃𝘼𝙋𝙎𝙊𝘿𝙔 𝙊𝙁 𝙍𝙀𝘼𝙇𝙄𝙏𝙄𝙀𝙎

Saturday, July 5th, 2025.

UNDERSTANDING THE FATHER'S HEART
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Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Dsc. Dsc. DD.

📖 For the Son of man is not come to destroy men's lives, but to save them... (Luke 9:56).

In praying to effect changes, especially in your town, city or nation, a clear understanding of the Word and insight into the mind of God is important. For example, consider a scenario where a group of Christians in a city or nation are praying in agreement that they don’t want a particular government official. Meanwhile, there’re other Christians who work with that same leader who may be praying every day for the leader to succeed and remain in office.

While those declaring a change may be justified, God also considers the prayers of His children who are standing in faith for that leader. It reveals something about the nature of God—His fatherly nature. You may expect Him to act in a certain way and He doesn’t. It’s because He thinks differently. His actions are governed by His love, mercy, and purpose.

Consider the case of James and John in Luke 9:54-56. They were offended by those who did not plan adequately to receive the Lord Jesus and asked, “...Lord, wilt thou that we command fire to come down from heaven, and consume them, even as Elias did?” (Luke 9:54). But Jesus rebuked them, saying, “...Ye know not what manner of spirit ye are of. For the Son of man is not come to destroy men's lives, but to save them...” (Luke 9:55-56).

The Master demonstrated the Father’s heart of love and mercy throughout His ministry. He understood His purpose and remained committed to fulfilling it according to the will of the Father. God's nature is consistent. He is merciful and loving. He operates as wisdom, always seeking to save and to bring His children into alignment with His divine purpose.

Understanding this helps us appreciate why God may not always act the way we expect Him to, even when we think our desires are justified. As you give yourself to the Word and the guidance of His Spirit, you will increasingly know and walk in His perfect will and plan in every situation and be able to pray effectively with direction and precision.

🙏 P R A Y E R
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Dear Father, thank you for your love, mercy and wisdom. I recognize your fatherly heart, and I yield myself to your will and purpose, and declare that your love and grace prevail in my life and in the lives of those around me as I walk in alignment with your Word and fulfil your purpose, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

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John 3:16-17 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
17. For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. ||

2 Peter 3:9; The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. ||

Ezekiel 18:23; Have I any pleasure at all that the wicked should die? saith the Lord GOD: [and] not that he should return from his ways, and live? ||

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Acts 17:16-34 & Job 6-8

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Luke 6:39-49 & Deuteronomy 33

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𝙍𝙃𝘼𝙋𝙎𝙊𝘿𝙔 𝙊𝙁 𝙍𝙀𝘼𝙇𝙄𝙏𝙄𝙀𝙎

Friday, July 4th, 2025.

TRUE AUTHORITY LIES WITH GOD AND HIS CHURCH
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Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Dsc. Dsc. DD.

📖 And whereas they commanded to leave the stump of the tree roots; thy kingdom shall be sure unto thee, after that thou shalt have known that the heavens do rule (Daniel 4:26).

The Bible, in Daniel 4, tells of how Nebuchadnezzar had a dream that troubled him deeply. In this dream, he saw a magnificent tree that grew tall and strong, providing shelter and food for all living creatures. However, an angelic being ordered that the tree be cut down, leaving only a stump bound with iron and bronze. This dream perplexed the king, and he consulted Daniel, a prophet of God, to interpret it.

Daniel revealed that the tree was the king himself, and he would be humbled for his pride until he acknowledged that "...the heavens do rule" (Daniel 4:26). A year later, being yet unrepentant, Nebuchadnezzar was struck with madness; for seven years, he lived like an animal, eating grass and roaming the fields.

According to Daniel 4:17, this decree came from the "watchers": "This matter is by the decree of the watchers, and the demand by the word of the holy ones: to the intent that the living may know that the most High ruleth in the kingdom of men, and giveth it to whomsoever he will, and setteth up over it the basest of men." The "watchers" here refer to angelic beings assigned to oversee matters on earth with authority to enforce God's will.

Nebuchadnezzar thought he ruled the world until he was compelled to acknowledge the rulership of the heavens. It’s the same today. Those who falsely claim absolute authority over others, operating under the delusion that their influence gives them control over the nations, don’t realize that true authority lies with God and His heavenly Kingdom. All power belongs to the Lord, and He executes His judgements on earth through the Church: “And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth” (Matthew 28:18).

We enforce God’s will in our world: “All this energy issues from Christ: God raised him from death and set him on a throne in deep heaven, in charge of running the universe, everything from galaxies to governments, no name and no power exempt from his rule. And not just for the time being, but forever. He is in charge of it all, has the final word on everything. At the center of all this, Christ rules the church. The church, you see, is not peripheral to the world; the world is peripheral to the church. The church is Christ's body, in which he speaks and acts, by which he fills everything with his presence” (Ephesians 1:20-23 MSG). Hallelujah!

🙏 P R A Y E R
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Dear Father, I thank you for the assurance that the heavens do rule and that all power belongs to you. I rejoice knowing that all the kingdoms of this world will submit to the Lordship of Jesus Christ. I declare that your will and purpose prevail over the nations, and your authority reigns supreme, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

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Psalms 103:19; The LORD hath prepared his throne in the heavens; and his kingdom ruleth over all. ||

Daniel 7:13-14; I saw in the night visions, and, behold, [one] like the Son of man came with the clouds of heaven, and came to the Ancient of days, and they brought him near before him.
14. And there was given him dominion, and glory, and a kingdom, that all people, nations, and languages, should serve him: his dominion [is] an everlasting dominion, which shall not pass away, and his kingdom [that] which shall not be destroyed. ||

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

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Acts 17:1-15 & Job 3-5

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Luke 6:31-38 & Deuteronomy 32

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𝙍𝙃𝘼𝙋𝙎𝙊𝘿𝙔 𝙊𝙁 𝙍𝙀𝘼𝙇𝙄𝙏𝙄𝙀𝙎

Monday, June 30th, 2025.

THE CONDITION OF YOUR SPIRIT
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Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Dsc. Dsc. DD.

📖 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly… (Colossians 3:16).

If the Lord Jesus were to stand in front of you, how would you react or respond? It may surprise you to know that you’re unlikely to do any of the things you’re probably imagining right now that you’d do. That’s because, in the spirit realm, we respond from our spirits.

Therefore, if Jesus were to stand in front of you right now, you're going to respond from your spirit, because He’d be appearing to your spirit, and the condition of your spirit is what will be revealed. Consider when Saul (who later became Paul) encountered the Lord Jesus. The Master spoke from heaven to him, and he, falling to the ground and blinded by the glory of the Lord’s radiance, responded by asking, “...Who art thou, Lord?...” (Acts 9:5).

Imagine such a great and mighty voice spoke to him, and all he could say was, “Who are you?” That’s because that was the personality of Saul’s spirit at the time; he was still rowdy, injurious to the Church. That’s who he was. And when the Lord replied, “...I am Jesus whom thou persecutest…” (Acts 9:5), He was relating with the condition of Saul’s spirit.

Later on, the Lord Jesus appeared to him again and told him He would send him far away to the Gentiles, explaining that the people in Jerusalem wouldn’t receive his testimony. Saul argued with the Lord Jesus, insisting that the people knew who he was prior to his conversion, and as a result, they’d believe him. Saul was responding to the Lord based on the condition of his legalistic spirit at the time.

So the question is: What’s your spirit like? Who are you on the inside? That’s what will manifest in your words and in your actions. It’s not about the emotional or superficial reactions of the flesh. Even your emotions are often a result of the condition of your spirit.

It’s one of the reasons you must constantly educate and condition your spirit with the Word of God. When you allow the Word of God to dwell in you richly as it says in Colossians 3:16, your spirit will be rightly conditioned to receive divine guidance, be a sure guide, express the Christ-life, and manifest Kingdom realities. Hallelujah!

🙏 P R A Y E R
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Dear Father, thank you for making me an ambassador for Christ. I declare that my spirit is attuned to your Word, and I respond by faith to your Word always. I represent your Kingdom effectively, proclaiming your truth with boldness and accuracy, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

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Acts 9:3-6; And as he journeyed, he came near Damascus: and suddenly there shined round about him a light from heaven:
4. And he fell to the earth, and heard a voice saying unto him, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me? And he said, Who art thou, Lord?
5. And the Lord said, I am Jesus whom thou persecutest: [it is] hard for thee to kick against the pricks.
6. And he trembling and astonished said, Lord, what wilt thou have me to do? And the Lord [said] unto him, Arise, and go into the city, and it shall be told thee what thou must do. ||

Acts 22:17-21 And it came to pass, that, when I was come again to Jerusalem, even while I prayed in the temple, I was in a trance;
18. And saw him saying unto me, Make haste, and get thee quickly out of Jerusalem: for they will not receive thy testimony concerning me.
19. And I said, Lord, they know that I imprisoned and beat in every synagogue them that believed on thee:
20. And when the blood of thy martyr Stephen was shed, I also was standing by, and consenting unto his death, and kept the raiment of them that slew him.
21. And he said unto me, Depart: for I will send thee far hence unto the Gentiles. ||

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Acts 15:1-21 & Esther 1-4

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Luke 5:27-39 & Deuteronomy 28

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Luke 1:34-35; Then said Mary unto the angel, How shall this be, seeing I know not a man?
35. And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God. ||

Luke 2:10-12; And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.
11. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
12. And this [shall be] a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. ||

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Acts 13:1-12 & Nehemiah 7-8

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Luke 4:33-44 & Deuteronomy 25

EXCERPT FROM => Rhapsody of Realities Daily Devotional

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Thursday, June 26th, 2025.

THE CHURCH HAS THE DOMINION
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Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Dsc. Dsc. DD.

📖 Yet when we are among the full-grown (spiritually mature Christians who are ripe in understanding), we do impart a [higher] wisdom (the knowledge of the divine plan previously hidden); but it is indeed not a wisdom of this present age or of this world nor of the leaders and rulers of this age, who are being brought to nothing and are doomed to pass away (1 Corinthians 2:6 AMPC).

The rulers of this age are being brought to nothing, and this isn’t something that God is doing from heaven. Rather, it’s happening through us, through the authority He’s given to the Church. We’re His battle axe and weapons of war, enforcing His will on earth with the authority vested in us.

Therefore, when you talk about the evil forces of this world, the principalities of darkness and their works, affirm what the Word says about them: "they are brought to nothing." The greater One lives in you and His authority is supreme over all the powers of this world. We’re in the Church age and the Church has the dominion.

The Lord Jesus gave us the authority; He said in Matthew 28:18-20, “…All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.”

We’ve been empowered by the One who has all power in heaven and in the earth. So, in His Name, we tame situations, discipline circumstances and enforce the will of God in the earth. Our words are by the Spirit of God; therefore, they prevail in the lives of men and in the nations of the earth. Blessed be God! The Church will continue to reign gloriously, exercising dominion over the adversary and his works until the Rapture. Isaiah 9:7 says, “Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this.” Hallelujah!

🙏 P R A Y E R
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Dear Father, thank you for the wisdom of your Word and the authority vested in your Church to enforce your will and establish your righteousness in the earth. The schemes of men and the structures of darkness are dismantled by the power of the Holy Spirit, and your Word prevails in all the earth, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

📖 FURTHER STUDY
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Jeremiah 51:20; Thou [art] my battle axe [and] weapons of war: for with thee will I break in pieces the nations, and with thee will I destroy kingdoms; ||

1 John 4:4; Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world. ||

Luke 10:19; Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you ||

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Acts 12 & Nehemiah 4-6

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Luke 4:14-32 & Deuteronomy 24

EXCERPT FROM => Rhapsody of Realities Daily Devotional

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Tuesday, June 24th, 2025.

OUR JUSTIFICATION
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Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Dsc. Dsc. DD.

📖 But for us also, to whom it shall be imputed, if we believe on him that raised up Jesus our Lord from the dead; Who was delivered for our offences, and was raised again for our justification (Romans 4:24-25).

Did you know that when Jesus was raised from the dead, you were raised together with Him? He wasn’t raised alone. We were in Him. Ephesians 2:5-6 says God “…quickened us together with Christ…and hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus.”

Notice that it says "God quickened us together with Christ”; that means we came alive with Christ. Just as we were in Him in His death on the Cross and when He was buried, we were also in Him when He was raised back to life. When He was raised back to life, He was born again; He was a new man.

We, therefore, being raised together with Him, came alive as new creations in Christ Jesus: “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” (Romans 6:4). You’re not the man that was condemned in sin; you’re a new creation in Christ Jesus.

Now you can understand why you’re justified by faith; why you’re declared not guilty. It’s not because Jesus died for you; that’s the legal aspect of justification. Our justification didn’t come because He died for us. His death for us was enough to set us free, but that’s not justification. Justification is about acquittal; you’re acquitted because you’re a new creature, without a past.

Therefore, our justification is the result of the life of Christ in us. That’s the life of the new creation; it’s without sin. It also helps you understand why the Bible says you’re to walk in newness of life (Romans 6:4), putting on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness (Ephesians 4:24).

📖 P R A Y E R
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Dear Father, thank you for my justification in Christ Jesus. I live in the consciousness of my righteousness, free from guilt and condemnation. Being raised together with Christ, I reign in life as a new creation, unblemished and irreproachable in your sight. Your life in me is my confidence and assurance of a victorious, glorious and righteous walk, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

📖 FURTHER STUDY
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Romans 3:21-26; But now the righteousness of God without the law is manifested, being witnessed by the law and the prophets;
22. Even the righteousness of God [which is] by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe: for there is no difference:
23. For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;
24. Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus:
25. Whom God hath set forth [to be] a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God;
26. To declare, [I say], at this time his righteousness: that he might be just, and the justifier of him which believeth in Jesus. ||

1 Corinthians 6:11; And such were some of you: 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. ||

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

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Acts 11:1-18 & Ezra 9-10

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Luke 3:23-38 & Deuteronomy 22

EXCERPT FROM => Rhapsody of Realities Daily Devotional

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Monday, June 23rd, 2025.

A SPECIAL RIGHTEOUSNESS FROM GOD
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Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Dsc. Dsc. DD.

📖 But now the righteousness of God without the law is manifested, being witnessed by the law and the prophets; Even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe… (Romans 3:21-22).


Hebrews 9:11-15 tells us something remarkable about our Lord Jesus Christ. In verses thirteen to fourteen, it contradistinguishes between the blood of animals that were killed for the atonement of sins in the Old Testament and the blood of Jesus Christ. It says, “For if the blood of bulls and of goats, and the ashes of an heifer sprinkling the unclean, sanctifieth to the purifying of the flesh: How much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without spot to God, purge your conscience from dead works to serve the living God?” (Hebrews 9:13-14).

It continues in the 15th verse, “And for this cause he is the mediator of the New Testament, that by means of death, for the redemption of the transgressions that were under the first testament, they which are called might receive the promise of eternal inheritance." In other words, for all the errors that were committed under the Old Testament, the blood of Jesus was also for their purification. Even though bulls and goats were slain for them year after year, it covered but didn’t take away their sins. But the blood of Jesus washed away all sins. Hallelujah!

No wonder Paul says in Romans 3:21-22 that a righteousness from God has been revealed. This new and special kind of righteousness is given in Christ. Not even Abraham had this special righteousness, even though righteousness was imputed to him. The Bible says, “For what saith the scripture? Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness” (Romans 4:3).

The righteousness that we have been given in Christ Jesus is much more. Romans 5:1 says, “Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.” What does it mean to be justified? It means to be declared not guilty. This is much more than being forgiven or our sins being wiped away. Rather, it means we never sinned. We couldn’t be charged with sin because of what Jesus accomplished for us.

The Bible says it was just (righteous) for God to do this: “To declare, I say, at this time his righteousness: that he might be just, and the justifier of him which believeth in Jesus” (Romans 3:26). This special righteousness from God is by the faith of Jesus Christ; it’s the result of His death, burial, and resurrection. And according to Romans 3:22, it’s for everyone and upon everyone who believes in His finished works. Hallelujah!

🙏 P R A Y E R
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Dear Father, thank you for granting me the righteousness which is by the faith of Jesus Christ. I rejoice in the glorious truth that I am justified, not by my works, but by your grace. I walk in the reality of this righteousness, free from condemnation, and fully conscious of my divine nature in Christ, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

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

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. ||

Titus 3:4-7 But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared,
5. Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost;

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Saturday, June 21st , 2025.

BE HEAVEN-CONSCIOUS
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Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Dsc. Dsc. DD.

📖 But ye are come unto mount Sion, and unto the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to an innumerable company of angels, To the general assembly and church of the first born, which are written in heaven… (Hebrews 12:22-23).

I remember an old song we sang back in the day, “There’s no night there, there’s no night there, hallelujah! There’s no night there! For Jesus is the Light in the heavenly city bright, hallelujah, there’s no night there!” When we sang that song years ago, we were thinking about heaven, and that’s important because the Bible says, “… every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure” (1 John 3:3).

You’ve got to think about heaven; otherwise, everything you’re doing in the world is worthless. But we already belong in that city, which the old songwriter referred to as the “heavenly city bright”; it’s called Zion, the city of the great King. We’re citizens of that bright heavenly city. The night refers to the darkness, but we’re children of the day. Being born of God, you were born into the everlasting day; no more night in your life. Glory to God!

The Bible says, “…the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day” (Proverbs 4:18). The darkness is gone. The light has come. Darkness refers to everything sinister, evil, depraved, and of Satan. But light refers to God and all that’s good and the divine provisions of Christ in His Gospel.

No wonder the Bible says, “Ye are all the children of light, and the children of the day: we are not of the night, nor of darkness” (1 Thessalonians 5:5). Let these thoughts fill your heart as you anticipate the Lord’s soon return. Be excited. Be expectant. And as the Scripture says, “Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth” (Colossians 3:2).

But you know, to be truly heaven-conscious, and to be of heaven’s use and a blessing to the world, you have to preach the Gospel. Therefore, always share Christ’s love with others and tell them about this bright heavenly city into which everyone who confesses and receives Jesus as Lord is born—the city of everlasting light.

🙏 P R A Y E R
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Dear Father, thank you for making me a citizen of the heavenly Jerusalem, the city of the living God. My heart is set on things above, and I walk daily in the light of your Word. I live with the consciousness of heaven, radiating your glory and leading many into this everlasting city of light. Thank you for the hope of your return, which keeps me focused on my divine purpose, in Jesus' Name. Amen.

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Philippians 3:20 NIV; But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ, ||

Revelation 21:23; And the city had no need of the sun, neither of the moon, to shine in it: for the glory of God did lighten it, and the Lamb [is] the light thereof. ||

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Acts 9:32-43 & Ezra 1-3

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Luke 2:41-52 & Deuteronomy 19

EXCERPT FROM => Rhapsody of Realities Daily Devotional

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Friday, June 20th, 2025.

THE PROFUNDITY OF HIS AUTHORITY
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Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Dsc. Dsc. DD.

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

How wonderful this is; the Lord Jesus gave us authority over all devils. He also gave us the power of attorney, the legal right, to use His Name, to act in His behalf. In other words, even if you gave your life to Christ just this morning, you have the legal right, the authority to cast out devils in the Name of Jesus.

Notice again the words of the Master, “And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils...” (Mark 16:17). It’s the first thing He said we could do in His Name. And He didn’t say it was for some select few, like the evangelists, prophets and pastors only, no; it’s everyone who believes. You can act on that Word right now and have results.

An important question to ask would be, how much power do you wield when you’re given the power of attorney? How much force can you exercise? How much authority do you really have? It depends on the one who gave you that power of attorney; how much power does Jesus have? In Matthew 28:18, Jesus said, “…All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.”

This is extraordinary! He didn’t say “Some power is given unto me”; rather, He said ALL power! Then, the most awe-inspiring part is that He said, “…in heaven and in earth” (Matthew 28:18). This means every angel is subject to Jesus. Every demon is subject to Jesus. Everything in life, living and nonliving—systems, structures, processes, kingdoms, thrones, governments, etc.—are subject to the authority of Jesus.

The Apostle Paul very succinctly describes the profundity of Christ’s authority and His delegated power to the Church in Ephesians 1:20-23 MSG. It says, “All this energy issues from Christ: God raised him from death and set him on a throne in deep heaven, in charge of running the universe, everything from galaxies to governments, no name and no power exempt from his rule. And not just for the time being, but forever. He is in charge of it all, has the final word on everything. At the center of all this, Christ rules the church. The church, you see, is not peripheral to the world; the world is peripheral to the church. The church is Christ’s body, in which he speaks and acts, by which he fills everything with his presence.” Blessed be God!

🙏 P R A Y E R
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Dear Father, I thank you for giving me the power of attorney to use the Name of Jesus and to act in His stead. I exercise this authority today over all demons, forces of darkness, circumstances, systems and structures of this world. I declare that all things are subject to me as I function from a place of dominion and victory in Christ, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

📖 FURTHER STUDY:
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Luke 10:19 Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you. ||

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

Colossians 1:16-18 For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether [they be] thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him:
17. And he is before all things, and by him all things consist.
18. And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all [things] he might have the preeminence. ||

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Acts 9:1-31 & 2 Chronicles 35-36

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Luke 2:33-40 & Deuteronomy 18

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Wednesday, June 18th, 2025.

THROUGH HIM, WE ALWAYS PREVAIL
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Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Dsc. Dsc. DD.

📖 And Asa cried unto the LORD his God, and said…help us, O LORD our God; for we rest on thee, and in thy name we go against this multitude. O LORD, thou art our God; let not man prevail against thee (2 Chronicles 14:11).

There’s a remarkable story of war in the days of Asa, king of Judah. The Bible tells us in 2 Chronicles 14:9 that Zerah the Ethiopian came against Judah with an army of a million men and three hundred chariots. That was an overwhelming force. But Asa didn’t cower in fear; instead, he went out to face them, setting the battle in array in the valley of Zephathah at Mareshah.

Then Asa did something inspiring; he cried unto the Lord his God for help! Though vastly outnumbered, he knew he needed a miracle, and his trust was in the Lord. He recognized that numbers meant nothing to God. His confidence was in the Name of the Lord. He said, ”...in thy name we go against this multitude. O LORD, thou art our God; let not man prevail against thee” (2 Chronicles 14:11). What an audacity of faith!

Asa understood that life is controlled from the spiritual realm, so, he looked beyond the physical advantage of the enemy and saw the Lord as his help. This is the mindset you must have at all times. No matter the opposition, the power, influence or wickedness of the adversary; greater is He that is in you than Satan and his cohorts put together. They may appear formidable, but they are weak, and you’re strong. Their words are empty, but yours are full of divine authority.

The result of Asa’s prayer was extraordinary. The Bible says, ”...the LORD smote the Ethiopians before Asa, and before Judah; and the Ethiopians fled” (2 Chronicles 14:12). They fled despite their overwhelming numbers, and Asa and his men pursued them all the way to Gerar, utterly overthrowing them.

The Bible says they could not recover themselves because they were destroyed before the Lord and His host. Asa and the people of Judah carried away great spoils (2 Chronicles 14:13). The victory was total; read 2 Chronicles 14:14-15. The fear of the Lord fell upon their enemies, and Judah prospered. Our God is great. So, when you face challenges, don’t be moved. Focus on Him. He is your help, and through Him, you always prevail. Hallelujah!

🙏 P R A Y E R
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Dear Father, you’re my strength and my victory. I stand firm in faith, declaring your Word, knowing that all power belongs to you. Thank you for always causing me to triumph in Christ, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

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2 Corinthians 2:14; Now thanks [be] unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place. ||

Romans 8:37; Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us. ||

2 Chronicles 14:13-15 And Asa and the people that [were] with him pursued them unto Gerar: and the Ethiopians were overthrown, that they could not recover themselves; for they were destroyed before the LORD, and before his host; and they carried away very much spoil.
14. And they smote all the cities round about Gerar; for the fear of the LORD came upon them: and they spoiled all the cities; for there was exceeding much spoil in them.
15. They smote also the tents of cattle, and carried away sheep and camels in abundance, and returned to Jerusalem. ||

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Acts 7:54-8:1-8 & 2 Chronicles 31-32

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Luke 2:8-20 & Deuteronomy 16

EXCERPT FROM => Rhapsody of Realities Daily Devotional

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Tuesday, June 17th, 2025.

HIS PRESENCE AND SUPPORT
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Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Dsc. Dsc. DD.

📖...and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age. Amen (Matthew 28:20 NKJV).

Prevailing faith is the result of your consciousness that God is in you, with you and for you, and has lavished His love upon you. This knowledge makes you invincible; it gives the giant-killer mentality. You just know that in life, come what may, you’re a victor forever; you’re more than a conqueror because the greater One lives in you.

This mindset was what set David apart in his day when he confronted Goliath. David heard the same threats from Goliath as the entire Israelite army, but he focused on the fact that he was circumcised and Goliath wasn’t. Circumcision was the sign of the covenant between God and Abraham. If you were part of that covenant, it meant you were connected to God. If you weren’t circumcised, you had no power against those who were.

David’s confidence came from this understanding. He said, "…who is this uncircumcised Philistine, that he should defy the armies of the living God?" (1 Samuel 17:26 NKJV). To David, Goliath was no match because Israel was connected to the God of Abraham. This is a powerful lesson for us as God’s children. We’re not ordinary people.

Anyone who’s against us is ultimately against God. This might sound overwhelming, but it’s the truth. Jesus emphasized this in Acts 9:4 when Saul was persecuting the Church. The Lord said to him, “…Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me?” Then in our opening verse, we read where He said, “...and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age. Amen" (Matthew 28:20 NKJV). When He said this, He meant you have my presence, and you have my support.

How could you be defeated when you have His presence and His support? To have His support means you’re backed by all the arsenal and resources of heaven. His entire wealth, all His glory and power, and His angels are available to you. This assurance is not just a comforting thought but a reality that empowers us to live boldly for Him and in defence of the Gospel. With His presence and support, you’re unstoppable.

Just as David stood confidently against Goliath, knowing he was backed by the living God, you too can stand firm in the knowledge that God isn’t only with you, He’s in you by His Spirit, in His fullness. Therefore, no adversary or adversity can prevail against you because you’re connected to Him. Glory to God!

🙏 P R A Y E R
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Dear Father, I thank you for your indwelling presence and your power at work in me. Nothing can stand against me successfully, for your glory, and all the resources of heaven are available to me as I walk in the path and destiny that you’ve created for me. Thank you for my inextricable oneness with you, in Jesus' Name. Amen.

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Deuteronomy 20:4; For the LORD your God [is] he that goeth with you, to fight for you against your enemies, to save you. ||

Psalms 46:1; To the chief Musician for the sons of Korah, A Song upon Alamoth. God [is] our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. ||

Hebrews 13:5-6 AMPC; Let your character or moral disposition be free from love of money [including greed, avarice, lust, and craving for earthly possessions] and be satisfied with your present [circumstances and with what you have]; for He [God] Himself has said, I will not in any way fail you nor give you up nor leave you without support. [I will] not, [I will] not, [I will] not in any degree leave you helpless nor forsake nor let [you] down (relax My hold on you)! [Assuredly not!]
6. So we take comfort and are encouraged and confidently and boldly say, The Lord is my Helper; I will not be seized with alarm [I will not fear or dread or be terrified]. What can man do to me? ||

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Acts 7:1-53 & 2 Chronicles 29-30

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Luke 2:1-7 & Deuteronomy 15

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Sunday, June 15th, 2025.

VISION AND STRATEGY
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Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Dsc. Dsc. DD.

📖 And the LORD said unto Joshua, See, I have given into thine hand Jericho, and the king thereof, and the mighty men of valour (Joshua 6:2).

In our previous study, we emphasized the importance of seeing and creating the future you desire through the power of vision. Today, we take it a step further by understanding the necessity of having a strategy. Many of God’s children, though able to visualize, lack the vital element of strategy.

Joshua 6 provides a remarkable example of how vision and strategy work together to produce divine results. God said to Joshua, “See, I have given into thine hand Jericho.” The battle had not yet begun, but God declared the victory. Joshua had to see it first—this is the power of vision, seeing what God has already given you and acting accordingly.

However, vision alone is not enough. God gave Joshua the vision, but Joshua needed a strategy to take the city. The divine strategy was for him and the children of Israel to march around Jericho for seven days. Joshua had to follow the strategy to bring the vision to pass. In the same way, when God gives you a vision, He also gives you the strategy to accomplish it. Be sure to employ that strategy.

Life is a construction, not an accident. If life were an accident, it would be chaotic. Many people live in chaos because they have not structured their lives with purpose and vision. They drift from one event to another, relying on luck or chance. But a successful life or any successful endeavour is built on a solid foundation through vision, strategy, principles and means.

It makes no difference what your endeavour is; function from where God has positioned you and use the tools He has given you—vision, strategy, and faith—to build something extraordinary.

🙏 P R A Y E R
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Dear Father, I thank you for the ability to see and construct my life according to your divine vision. I walk in wisdom, guided by your Spirit, implementing the right strategies to fulfil your purpose for my life. My steps are ordered, and my success is inevitable, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

📖 FURTHER STUDY:
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Joshua 6:1-5; Now Jericho was straitly shut up because of the children of Israel: none went out, and none came in.
2. And the LORD said unto Joshua, See, I have given into thine hand Jericho, and the king thereof, [and] the mighty men of valour.
3. And ye shall compass the city, all [ye] men of war, [and] go round about the city once. Thus shalt thou do six days.
4. And seven priests shall bear before the ark seven trumpets of rams' horns: and the seventh day ye shall compass the city seven times, and the priests shall blow with the trumpets.
5. And it shall come to pass, that when they make a long [blast] with the ram's horn, [and] when ye hear the sound of the trumpet, all the people shall shout with a great shout; and the wall of the city shall fall down flat, and the people shall ascend up every man straight before him. ||

Joshua 6:20-22 CJB; So the people shouted, with the [shofar]s blowing. When the people heard the sound of the [shofar]s, the people let out a great shout; and the wall fell down flat; so that the people went up into the city, each one straight ahead of him; and they captured the city.
21. They completely destroyed everything in the city with the sword- men and women, young and old, cattle, sheep and donkeys. -
22. Y'hoshua said to the two men who had reconnoitered the land, "Go into the prostitute's house and bring the woman out with all that she has, as you swore to her." - ||

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Acts 5:12-42 & 2 Chronicles 23-25

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Luke 1:57-66 & Deuteronomy 13

EXCERPT FROM => Rhapsody of Realities Daily Devotional

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