Rhapsody Of Realities Daily Devotional
08 июня 2025 02:40
2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Mark 15:33-47 & Deuteronomy 6
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07 июня 2025 02:28
2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Mark 15:25-32 & Deuteronomy 5
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06 июня 2025 03:37
2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Mark 15:15-24 & Deuteronomy 4
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05 июня 2025 02:10
UNDERSTANDING THE POWER OF HIS MATCHLESS NAME
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Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Dsc. Dsc. DD.
📖 And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do it (John 14:13-14).
The Name of Jesus holds unparalleled significance, so, understanding the power behind His matchless Name is crucial for every Christian. In Colossians 1:16-19, the Apostle Paul emphasizes the pre-eminence of the Lord Jesus: "
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: And He is before all things, and by Him all things consist. 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. For it pleased the Father that in Him should all fullness dwell."Observe that it says: All things were created by Him and for Him—Jesus. This means everything in existence, whether visible or invisible, whether thrones, dominions, principalities, or powers, owe their existence to the Lord Jesus. Also, Ephesians 1:21 (AMPC) unequivocally declares that the Lord Jesus is "
Far above all rule and authority and power and dominion and every name that is named [above every title that can be conferred], not only in this age and in this world, but also in the age and the world which are to come."Therefore, praying in the Name of Jesus is not a religious formality; it’s a privilege, an honour beyond description. His Name is the greatest Name in heaven, on earth, and under the earth. The Bible tells us in Philippians 2:9-10, "
Wherefore God also hath highly exalted Him, and given Him a name which is above every name: That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow…."Using the Name of Jesus in prayer means you have access to all that He is and all that He has. It means you’re operating with His authority and divine power. When you pray in His Name, you’re aligning yourself with the One who created all things and holds all things together. Hallelujah!
🙏 P R A Y E R
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━Dear Father, thank you for the authority of the Name of Jesus and the privilege to pray in that Name and receive answers. I’m grateful for the opportunity to use the Name of Jesus to effect changes and establish your will in the earth and in men’s lives; I walk in the fullness of this power and provision, in Jesus’ Name. Amen. 📖 FURTHER STUDY
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━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. ||
Acts 3:14-16 But ye denied the Holy One and the Just, and desired a murderer to be granted unto you;
15. And killed the Prince of life, whom God hath raised from the dead; whereof we are witnesses.
16. And his name through faith in his name hath made this man strong, whom ye see and know: yea, the faith which is by him hath given him this perfect soundness in the presence of you all. ||
Ephesians 1:20-22 Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set [him] at his own right hand in the heavenly [places],
21. Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come:
22. And hath put all [things] under his feet, and gave him [to be] the head over all [things] to the church, ||
DAILY SCRIPTURE READING
1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
John 19:17-42 & 1 Chronicles 17-19
2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Mark 15:1-14 & Deuteronomy 3
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03 июня 2025 23:41
1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
John 18:28-19:1-16 & 1 Chronicles 14-16
2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Mark 14:66-72 & Deuteronomy 2
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Rhapsody Of Realities Daily Devotional
03 июня 2025 05:21
𝙍𝙃𝘼𝙋𝙎𝙊𝘿𝙔 𝙊𝙁 𝙍𝙀𝘼𝙇𝙄𝙏𝙄𝙀𝙎
Tuesday, June 3rd, 2025.
GOD’S IDEA FOR YOUR PROSPERITY
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Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Dsc. Dsc. DD.
📖 And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work (2 Corinthians 9:8).
When you align your life with God’s instructions, for example, in the area of finances, one of the immediate blessings you’re likely to observe is that your expenditure keeps getting lower. It’s another facet of God’s blessing. He doesn’t just bless you by increasing your income, He also blesses you by reducing your expenditure. Why is that so?
It’s part of the result of the grace of God at work in your life; recall what we read in our opening scripture. Furthermore, He also made provision to keep the devourer away from you: “.
..I will rebuke the devourer for your sakes, and he shall not destroy the fruits of your ground; neither shall your vine cast her fruit before the time in the field, saith the LORD of hosts" (Malachi 3:11).
The devourer is Satan or whatever he uses to consume or eat away your resources and your finances. Examples are damages, repairs and losses leading to high cost of maintenance. The Bible says, “
The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it” (Proverbs 10:22).
God won’t bless you and then have you toil, struggle and spend so much to keep or maintain what He’s given you. His idea for your prosperity is addition or multiplication and abundance, not replacements. But you must act on His Word. He instructs you to bring your tithes, offerings and oblations and challenges you to prove Him. He says not only will you receive an abundance, the devourer will have no access to what belongs to you. In other words, you won’t have a car that constantly needs repairs. You’ll suffer no damage or losses requiring costly fixes.
Consider yourself so blessed that everything that comes to you works perfectly, lasts long and serves its purpose. Just as you’re God’s excellent handiwork, fashioned for good works, He has also ordained for your possessions to last, your resources to be preserved, and your finances to be supernaturally sustained. This is your reality in Christ. The key is speaking and doing His Word.
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C O N F E S S I O N
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The devourer has no place in my life, my finances, or my possessions, because I’m a doer of the Word. I walk in supernatural prosperity, where my income increases and my expenditure is divinely reduced. I live in perpetual abundance, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
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Proverbs 3:9-10 Honour the LORD with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase: 10 So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy presses shall burst out with new wine.
Luke 6:38; Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again. ||
2 Corinthians 9:6-10; But this [I say], He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully.
7. Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, [so let him give]; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.
8 .And God [is] able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all [things], may abound to every good work:
9. (As it is written, He hath dispersed abroad; he hath given to the poor: his righteousness remaineth for ever.
10. Now he that ministereth seed to the sower both minister bread for [your] food, and multiply your seed sown, and increase the fruits of your righteousness;) ||
DAILY SCRIPTURE READING
1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
John 18:1-27 & 1 Chronicles 11-13
2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:Mark 14:53-65 & Deuteronomy 1
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01 июня 2025 06:49
𝙍𝙃𝘼𝙋𝙎𝙊𝘿𝙔 𝙊𝙁 𝙍𝙀𝘼𝙇𝙄𝙏𝙄𝙀𝙎
Sunday, June 1st, 2025.
WORDS—YOUR MOST VALUABLE ASSET
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Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Dsc. Dsc. DD.
📖 For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned (Matthew 12:37).
Not realizing their value and power, many misuse words. They don’t speak correctly. Speaking correctly means speaking in consonance with the Word of God; saying what God has said. Hebrews 13:5-6 says, “...
for he hath said…So that we may boldly say….” Words are “
things”; they’re living; they’re powerful; they’re creative. Words shape destinies, define realities, and determine outcomes.
If you want to understand why your
life is the way it is, review your words; listen to yourself. The words you speak determine your health, your appearance, and even your future. Your thoughts and words shape not just your life but even your physical appearance. That’s because words are thoughts clothed in vocabulary, and every person is a reflection of their thoughts.
Therefore, if words are an expression of thoughts, then your words reveal your character. No one can live beyond the character of their words; your words define you. Have you seen people who constantly look worried, even when they’re not frowning? Their faces carry the imprint of their thoughts and words. Their health, their emotions, and even their physical features are affected by what they’ve been saying and thinking. That’s because your words are the forces that mould your life.
When you speak words of faith, victory, power, success and divine health, your life will align with those words. Proverbs 15:4 says, “
A wholesome tongue is a tree of life….” Proverbs 18:21 declares, “
Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.” 1 Peter 3:10 takes it to a climax; it says, “
For he that will love life, and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak no guile.” Speak the right words, for you’re what you say. What you say is what you get (Mark 11:23). Praise God!
🙏 P R A Y E R
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━Dear Father, thank you for the power of words and the ability to speak and shape my future in line with your perfect will. My words are filled with faith, strength and divine wisdom, bringing health to my body, joy to my spirit and success to my path. I walk in victory always, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
📖 FURTHER STUDY
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━Proverbs 18:21 AMPC; Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and they who indulge in it shall eat the fruit of it [for death or life]. ||
James 3:5-6; Even so the tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things. Behold, how great a matter a little fire kindleth!
6. And the tongue [is] a fire, a world of iniquity: so is the tongue among our members, that it defileth the whole body, and setteth on fire the course of nature; and it is set on fire of hell. ||
Mark 11:23; For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith. ||
DAILY SCRIPTURE READING
1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
John 16:17-33 & 1 Chronicles 7-8
2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Mark 14:32-42 & Numbers 35
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30 мая 2025 03:25
𝙍𝙃𝘼𝙋𝙎𝙊𝘿𝙔 𝙊𝙁 𝙍𝙀𝘼𝙇𝙄𝙏𝙄𝙀𝙎
Friday, May 30th, 2025.
EQUIPPED AND ENDUED WITH DIVINE ABILITY
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Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Dsc. Dsc. DD.
📖 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 (Acts 1:8).
There’s a difference between the Holy Spirit coming upon you and the Holy Spirit dwelling in you. From the day of Pentecost in Acts chapter 2, the reason for the Holy Spirit coming upon anyone was to take up residence within them. And that’s what has happened with us. In the Old Testament, He came upon people to enable them to fulfil a specific purpose for a particular time.
Various individuals experienced this, including Elizabeth, upon whom the Holy Spirit came and she was filled with the Holy Ghost: "
And it came to pass, that when Elisabeth heard the salutation of Mary, the babe leaped in her womb; and Elisabeth was filled with the Holy Ghost" (Luke 1:41). The Holy Spirit also came upon Samson, empowering him to accomplish mighty feats, but he was not filled with the Holy Ghost: "
And the Spirit of the LORD came mightily upon him, and he rent him as he would have rent a kid, and he had nothing in his hand..." (Judges 14:6).
Now, as one who has received the Holy Spirit, you have been endowed with power to accomplish extraordinary things. The Bible declares, "
But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you..." (Acts 1:8). The word "
power" here is from the Greek “
dunamis,” meaning the dynamic ability to cause changes.
Consider the significance of this: God says you have received the ability to effect changes. Why then should you remain in an undesirable situation, crying and pleading with God to intervene about things you can change? So, go ahead and effect a change.
After receiving the Holy Spirit, the apostles lived in the reality of His indwelling presence. Each one of them operated in the supernatural. That’s the same life He’s given you. Being filled with the Holy Spirit, you’ve been endued and equipped with divine ability to effect changes and walk in the supernatural every day.
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P R A Y E R
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Dear Father, thank you for filling me with the Holy Spirit and empowering me with divine ability to effect changes in my world. I walk in the consciousness of your indwelling presence, manifesting your wisdom, power and glory, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
📖 FURTHER STUDY:
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Luke 24:49; And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high. ||
Acts 2:8 AMPC; Then how is it that we hear, each of us, in our own (particular) dialect to which we were born? ||
Ephesians 3:14-16 AMPC For this reason [seeing the greatness of this plan by which you are built together in Christ], I bow my knees before the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,
15. For Whom every family in heaven and on earth is named [that Father from Whom all fatherhood takes its title and derives its name].
16. May He grant you out of the rich treasury of His glory to be strengthened and reinforced with mighty power in the inner man by the [Holy] Spirit [Himself indwelling your innermost being and personality]. ||
DAILY SCRIPTURE READING
1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:John 15:1-17 & 1 Chronicles 3-4
2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:Mark 14:12-21 & Numbers 33
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27 мая 2025 21:35
𝙍𝙃𝘼𝙋𝙎𝙊𝘿𝙔 𝙊𝙁 𝙍𝙀𝘼𝙇𝙄𝙏𝙄𝙀𝙎
Wednesday, May 28th, 2025.
PERFECT AND FULL-GROWN
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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).
The Apostle Paul, in the verse above, highlights God's desire for us to grow into spiritual maturity. Epaphras, a servant of Christ, prayed fervently for the Christians in Colossae, asking the Lord to keep them perfect and complete in all the will of God. This prayer reflects God’s vision for His children; He wants us to be fully mature, complete, and fully established in His will.
The words "
perfect," Greek (teleios) and "complete," Greek (plēroō) in this context are synonymous and often used interchangeably in the Scriptures to specifically refer to being full-grown or mature. They denote a state of spiritual maturity where one becomes a full-grown Christian.
Just as earthly parents raise their children with the hope that they grow up to become responsible adults, capable of making a difference in society, God also desires His children to grow spiritually. He doesn't want us to remain as spiritual infants, reliant on others for everything. Instead, He nurtures us through His Word, trains us, and raises us to become mature Christians who can influence and help others.
2 Timothy 3:17 says, “That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.” Maturity in Christ means reaching a level where you are grounded in the Word, able to discern God’s will, and fully equipped to carry out His purposes. James 1:4 says, “But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.” This is God’s will and desire for His children. Ephesians 4:13 (AMPC) says, "...
until we all attain oneness in the faith and in the comprehension of the [full and accurate] knowledge of the Son of God, that [we might arrive] at really mature manhood (the completeness of personality which is nothing less than the standard height of Christ's own perfection)...." Blessed be God!
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P R A Y E R
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Dear Father, thank you for your Word that guides and nurtures me to grow spiritually. I yield to your Spirit and embrace your training, knowing it’s your will for me to be perfect and filled with the exact knowledge of your will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding. I fulfil your purpose for my life without reproach, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
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2 Timothy 3:16-17 AMPC Every Scripture is God-breathed (given by His inspiration) and profitable for instruction, for reproof and conviction of sin, for correction of error and discipline in obedience, [and] for training in righteousness (in holy living, in conformity to God's will in thought, purpose, and action),
17. So that the man of God may be complete and proficient, well fitted and thoroughly equipped for every good work. ||
James 1:4 NIV; Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. ||
Ephesians 4:11-13 NKJV And He Himself gave some [to be] apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers,
12. for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ,
13. till we all come to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a perfect man, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ; ||
DAILY SCRIPTURE READING
1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:John 13:31-14:1-14 & 2 Kings 23-25
2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:Mark 13:24-37 & Numbers 31
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26 мая 2025 02:56
𝙍𝙃𝘼𝙋𝙎𝙊𝘿𝙔 𝙊𝙁 𝙍𝙀𝘼𝙇𝙄𝙏𝙄𝙀𝙎
Monday, May 26th, 2025.
CHANGE LEVELS
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Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Dsc. Dsc. DD.
📖 But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord (2 Corinthians 3:18).
Have you ever come to a point where you knew you had to change levels? You looked at your life and said, "
I’ve been at this stage for too long; it’s time to move up!" This is important because you should always desire growth and advancement! Our life in Christ is upward and forward; it’s from faith to faith, grace to grace, and from glory to glory.
At every stage, I always set clear targets for my life. I determine what I would achieve at different times, and the remarkable thing is, I always hit my targets ahead of schedule. This taught me an important lesson: setting goals works. But beyond setting goals, taking action is what brings results.
Some people wait, hoping that God will step in and change their situation without them doing anything. But that’s not how it works. There’re things God does, and there’re things you must do. Think about a farmer; he cultivates his land, plants seeds, and waters them, but he doesn’t make them grow. He understands that if he follows this process, the soil will cause the seed to germinate and produce a harvest.
Where is God in all these? He’s the One who gives life to the seed. The soil itself carries a divine mystery; when a seed is planted, it dies first, and then God’s power causes it to spring back to life. Now, imagine a farmer who never plants anything. Harvest time will still come, but while others are reaping, he will have nothing, because he didn’t plant anything.
It’s the same with life—if you don’t plant seeds, you won’t see a harvest. I discovered that planting seeds into my mind and heart produces results. Even greater is the discovery that I can plant seeds into the realm of the spirit and reap a supernatural harvest!
So, do something to change your current state and estate. Many people haven’t changed levels in five years. Their lives have remained the same, except that things have become harder because the world has moved forward while they remained stagnant. When you don’t upgrade your life and mindset, you won’t be able to accommodate the changes in the world around you. Decide to change levels. Take the necessary actions today that’ll create the future you desire.
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P R A Y E R
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Dear Father, I refuse to remain at the same level. I take action, planting the right seeds into my heart, my mind, and the realm of the spirit. By the power of your Word and the guidance of the Holy Spirit, I move forward and upward, changing levels and fulfilling my destiny. Thank you for your divine power at work in me, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
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Philippians 3:12-14; Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus.
13; Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but [this] one thing [I do], forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before,
14; I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. ||
Romans 12:2; And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what [is] that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. ||
Proverbs 4:18; But the path of the just [is] as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day. ||
DAILY SCRIPTURE READING
1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:John 12:20-50 & 2 Kings 18-19
2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:Mark 13:1-11 & Numbers 29
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23 мая 2025 23:15
𝙍𝙃𝘼𝙋𝙎𝙊𝘿𝙔 𝙊𝙁 𝙍𝙀𝘼𝙇𝙄𝙏𝙄𝙀𝙎
Saturday, May 24th, 2025
THE HOLY SPIRIT—OUR SURE-GUIDE
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Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Dsc. Dsc. DD.
📖 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 (John 16:13).
The ministry of the Holy Spirit is so vital for every Christian; He’s our teacher and our guide, and when you rely on Him, He’ll teach you everything you need to know about life and guide you on how to live triumphantly every day, fulfilling your God-given purpose. If you’re a Pastor, for example, you need His guidance at all times.
Pastors deal with many people, each with different challenges and questions. Often, people come to church with burdens, seeking answers, and a pastor cannot simply pick a subject at random. That’s why it’s important to pray and expect guidance from the Holy Spirit.
A pastor or a leader, for instance, may already be dealing with a particular subject in church, but every service is unique. Therefore, each service must be approached with the understanding that the Lord has something definite for everyone. But how can this be achieved? How can the Word be ministered in such a way that it meets each one at their respective points of need?
It’s only through the Holy Spirit. The Lord Jesus said, "
He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water" (John 7:38). That living water—
the Word of God—pours forth through you by the Holy Spirit. If you give Him attention, His Word will flow from you like water poured on a thirsty soul, bringing answers to questions, solutions to problems, healing to the afflicted, restoration to the broken-hearted, sight to the blind, and courage to the disheartened.
This principle is not just for pastors—it applies to every Christian. The Holy Spirit lives in you and desires to guide you daily in all things. Recognize His presence in you and encourage His ministry in your life. He’ll teach you, lead you, and cause His Word to flow through you to impact others. Hallelujah!
🙏 P R A Y E R
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Dear Father, thank you for the amazing person of the Holy Spirit, my Teacher and Guide. I yield myself completely to Him, allowing His wisdom, knowledge and power to flow through me, bringing solutions, healing and direction to many. Your Word dwells richly in me, and through the ministry of the Spirit, I am a blessing to my world. Thank you for making me a dispenser of your grace and power, in Jesus' Name. Amen. 📖 FURTHER STUDY:
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━Isaiah 30:21; And thine ears shall hear a word behind thee, saying, This [is] the way, walk ye in it, when ye turn to the right hand, and when ye turn to the left. ||
John 16:13 AMPC; But when He, the Spirit of Truth (the Truth-giving Spirit) comes, He will guide you into all the Truth (the whole, full Truth). For He will not speak His own message [on His own authority]; but He will tell whatever He hears [from the Father; He will give the message that has been given to Him], and He will announce and declare to you the things that are to come [that will happen in the future]. ||
John 7:38-39 He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water.
39. (But this spake he of the Spirit, which they that believe on him should receive: for the Holy Ghost was not yet [given]; because that Jesus was not yet glorified.) ||
DAILY SCRIPTURE READING
1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
John 11:17-57 & 2 Kings 13-15
2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:Mark 12:28-34 & Numbers 27
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22 мая 2025 06:23
𝙍𝙃𝘼𝙋𝙎𝙊𝘿𝙔 𝙊𝙁 𝙍𝙀𝘼𝙇𝙄𝙏𝙄𝙀𝙎
Thursday, May 22nd, 2025.
LIVE ABOVE HUMAN LIMITATIONS AND MIND-SETS
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Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Dsc. Dsc. DD.
📖 Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect (Matthew 5:48).
In Christ Jesus, we’ve been called to a life of perfection, victory and glory. Yet, there’re those who knowingly or unknowingly resist this truth by holding on to human limitations. They often say, “
We are all human,” or “Nobody is perfect.” They use these statements to justify living below the divine life we’ve been called to in Christ.
When people say “
We’re all humans,” they forget the transformation that took place when we were born again. The Bible declares, “
Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new” (2 Corinthians 5:17). As new creatures in Christ, we’re not merely human—we’re born of God, partakers of the divine nature (2 Peter 1:4).
The other common phrase “
Nobody is perfect” also contradicts the Scriptures. The Lord Jesus unequivocally stated in our opening verse, “
Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.” Perfection means to be full-grown in maturity, blameless, unspotted, wanting nothing; a completeness.
Then you have another common generalization which is “
We all make mistakes,” as though living beyond mistakes is inevitable. But the Word of God teaches us differently. The Bible says, “
Whosoever is born of God doth not commit sin; for his seed remaineth in him: and he cannot sin, because he is born of God” (1 John 3:9).
The seed of God—
the life and nature of God—is in you, empowering you to live above error and walk in righteousness. It’s about your knowledge and understanding of Christ and His Gospel. It’ll put you above every limitation to live the glorious life He has given you. Many are hindered by negative beliefs and traditions handed down by those who don’t know the truth. But you must look to the Word and refuse to live by these limiting mind-sets.
The life in Christ is one of excellence, righteousness, victory, and dominion over sin, Satan and circumstances. The life of Christ in you is a perfect life, and it’s your responsibility to walk in its reality. Refuse to accept mediocrity or failure. Look to the Word, believe it, and live by it. Hallelujah!
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C O N F E S S I O N
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I am not a mere human; I am born of God, a partaker of His divine nature, incorruptible and impregnable. I live the life of righteousness, perfection and glory in Christ. I refuse to accept human limitations, for I am empowered by the Spirit to live the victorious life. Hallelujah! 📖
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Romans 12:2; And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what [is] that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. ||
Hebrews 10:14; For by one offering he hath perfected for ever them that are sanctified. ||
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. ||
1 John 3:2; Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is. ||
DAILY SCRIPTURE READING
1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:John 10:22-42 & 2 Kings 8-9
2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:Mark 12:13-17 & Numbers 25
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20 мая 2025 00:55
𝙍𝙃𝘼𝙋𝙎𝙊𝘿𝙔 𝙊𝙁 𝙍𝙀𝘼𝙇𝙄𝙏𝙄𝙀𝙎
Tuesday, May 20th, 2025
TALK AND CREATE SOUND CODES
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Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Dsc. Dsc. DD.
📖 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God (John 1:1).
Speech creates sound waves, and the original source material for creation is sound. This is because sound is the energy produced by words. When God spoke, creation came into being. His words possessed the energy that formed and caused everything He said to materialize.
Why did He have to speak? Why didn’t He simply make everything without speaking? He was giving us a precedent and, more importantly, showing us the importance of sound coding. Sound coding is the assignment of meaning, interpretation, and communication of sound or the cognitive process for the creation of sound.
For example, if I say "
Haha" and tell you it means "
stop," only you, who received that instruction, will understand what “Haha” means. Others who don’t know the code will not comprehend its meaning. Sound coding, therefore, is the process of embedding instructions, meaning and information into sound waves. When you’re teaching a child a language, for example, you’re encoding sound into that child by talking to the child; you’re transmitting something into that child’s memory.
If you were talking Spanish to that child, the child would end up speaking Spanish because you’ve given that child the sound codes for the Spanish language. Therefore, there’s memory; the child captures the message. Now, here’s what God did: He spoke creation into being. When He said “
Let there be light,” light became; He spoke to the darkness and light came out of the darkness.
In that entire account of creation in Genesis 1, we find God talking. Even when He made man in His image, He still talked to the man. Why did God have to talk? Because by talking, you create a sound code. This sound code carries the instruction, meaning, and purpose embedded in your words.
We talked about the energy of words earlier; all of creation responds to the sound code of your words. Your words carry a creative force. Every word you speak is a wave that carries meaning, purpose, and potential for creating, instructing, and communicating.
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P R A Y E R
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Dear Father, thank you for the creative power of words. Through your Word, all things were made, and by speaking in faith, I align with your divine principles. I use my words wisely to encode life, meaning and purpose in everything I say. Thank you for teaching me these profound truths and for making me a creator through the power of my words, in Jesus' Name. Amen.
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Genesis 1:3; And God said, Let there be light: and there was light.
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.
Mark 11:23; For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith. ||
DAILY SCRIPTURE READING
1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:John 9:1-41 & 2 Kings 4-5
2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:Mark 11:27-33 & Numbers 23
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17 мая 2025 23:14
𝙍𝙃𝘼𝙋𝙎𝙊𝘿𝙔 𝙊𝙁 𝙍𝙀𝘼𝙇𝙄𝙏𝙄𝙀𝙎
Sunday, May 18th, 2025
THE UNDENIABLE IMPACT OF WORDS
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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).
The power of words is undeniable, as revealed by a ground-breaking experiment conducted by a renowned scientist many years ago. He demonstrated the profound effects of words on water. This scientist placed water in different jars and spoke distinct words to each jar.
To some, he spoke kind and loving words like, "
You're wonderful; you're beautiful." These jars produced beautiful and harmonious crystal formations. To others, he spoke harsh and negative words like, "
You're ugly, terrible, and good-for-nothing." Those ones formed disfigured and unattractive crystals.
This experiment reveals a significant lesson. Recall that the human body is over seventy per cent water, which accounts for more than two-thirds of its composition. Therefore, the words you speak to yourself and your body have a tangible effect. When you repeatedly use negative words, you deform the water crystals within you. Over time, this deformation can manifest as physical ailments. This is why you must be mindful of your speech, as the words you choose can either bring life or destruction to your own body.
Don’t make terrible comments like, "
This job is killing me"; you might think it’s harmless, but such expressions wreak havoc on the water crystals in your body. After years of speaking such negative words, you may find yourself suffering from inexplicable health conditions.
Remember, death and life are in the power of the tongue (Proverbs 18:21). Your words hold creative power. Speak words of life, health and strength to yourself. The crystals in your body respond to words, and your speech has the potential to heal, transform and invigorate your physical being. Take this seriously.
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C O N F E S S I O N
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My speech aligns with God’s Word, bringing life, health, and peace to my body and mind. I speak words of faith, love and hope, and my body responds to these words, functioning perfectly to the glory of God, 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. ||
Matthew 12:37; For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned. ||
James 3:8-11; But the tongue can no man tame; [it is] an unruly evil, full of deadly poison.
9. Therewith bless we God, even the Father; and therewith curse we men, which are made after the similitude of God. 10. Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be.
11. Doth a fountain send forth at the same place sweet [water] and bitter? ||
DAILY SCRIPTURE READING1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:John 8:31-47 & 1 Kings 22
2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:Mark 11:1-11 & Numbers 21
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16 мая 2025 02:48
𝙍𝙃𝘼𝙋𝙎𝙊𝘿𝙔 𝙊𝙁 𝙍𝙀𝘼𝙇𝙄𝙏𝙄𝙀𝙎
Friday, May 16th, 2025.
BE BOLD BUT HUMBLE
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Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Dsc. Dsc. DD.
📖 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 (1 John 4:4).
Your personal knowledge of who you are in Christ will most certainly inspire confidence and boldness in your spirit. Everywhere you go, you carry yourself with assurance and dignity. Even in the face of challenges, you’re bold; never intimidated. Consider the Lord Jesus; when He stood before Pontius Pilate, He wasn’t intimidated, but gave a good and bold testimony.
The Lord Jesus was always in dominion. He was the embodiment of humility, yet He was never intimidated by anything or anyone. Likewise, don’t let fear or timidity hold you back. Be respectful and humble, but never intimidated. Speak out when you need to, and let your voice be heard.
When I was in school as a little boy, I was a bright student, but I didn’t manifest so much boldness. Even when I knew the answers to the questions the teachers asked in class, I hesitated to raise my hand. Others who were bolder, even if they were wrong, gained the teacher’s attention, commendation or correction. But it all changed when I received the Holy Spirit; I became audacious and fearless.
Being courageous and audacious is very important in life. Recall the admonition God gave to Joshua when Joshua launched out in ministry: “
Only be thou strong and very courageous…” (Joshua 1:7). Many have the knowledge and ability to contribute meaningfully in their environments but are often not courageous enough to take a stand. Those who speak up—right or wrong—are the ones who get noticed, respected, and corrected if necessary.
Even when you greet people, let your voice be clear and confident. Don’t mumble or shrink back in uncertainty. Speak boldly, greet boldly, and live boldly. God has given you the spirit of power, not of fear. Step out in that power and make your voice heard. But balance this with humility. Boldness is not arrogance. True boldness is rooted in confidence, coupled with a teachable spirit.
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P R A Y E R
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Dear Father, I walk with the assurance of who I am in Christ, speaking up and making my voice count for your kingdom and for your glory in these last days. I remain humble as I boldly declare your truth, knowing that you are with me always, in Jesus' Name. Amen.
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2 Timothy 1:7; For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. ||
Proverbs 28:1; The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion. ||
Ephesians 3:12; In whom we have boldness and access with confidence by the faith of him. ||
DAILY SCRIPTURE READING1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:John 7:25-8:1-11 & 1 Kings 18-19
2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:Mark 10:32-45 & Numbers 19
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08 июня 2025 02:40
𝙍𝙃𝘼𝙋𝙎𝙊𝘿𝙔 𝙊𝙁 𝙍𝙀𝘼𝙇𝙄𝙏𝙄𝙀𝙎
Sunday, June 8th, 2025.
A CUE FROM DAVID
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Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Dsc. Dsc. DD.
📖 Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us (Romans 8:37).
1 Samuel 17 tells us how the Israelites were embroiled in conflict with the Philistines, a prominent enemy nation. The Philistines had gathered a formidable army and their champion, Goliath, stood defiantly, challenging the Israelites to send out a warrior to face him in single combat.
For forty days, Goliath taunted and mocked the Israelite soldiers. The Israelite army found themselves petrified by dread at the thought of confronting Goliath. But in the midst of this dire situation, young David, a stripling, not qualified to be in the army, arrived at the front lines and heard Goliath’s taunts echoing in the valley.
Incensed by the giant’s defiance against Israel and its God, David began to inquire about the situation and what would be done for the man who killed the Philistine champion. However, David’s inquiries were met with scepticism from his oldest brother, Eliab, who questioned his motives. “Why did you come down here?” Eliab demanded. His words dripped with contempt, suggesting that David was merely a shepherd and naive for thinking he could challenge Goliath.
Undeterred by Eliab’s reproach, David continued to make inquiries until he was brought before King Saul. There, he confidently recounted his experiences as a shepherd: _"...I've been a shepherd, tending sheep for my father. Whenever a lion or bear came and took a lamb from the flock, I'd go after it, knock it down, and rescue the lamb. If it turned on me, I'd grab it by the throat, wring its neck, and kill it. Lion or bear, it made no difference--I killed it. And I'll do the same to this Philistine pig who is taunting the troops of God-Alive"_ (1 Samuel 17:34-36 MSG).
What a response David gave! David didn’t argue with Eliab or try to prove himself. Instead, he calmly shared his testimony of God’s faithfulness. By doing so, he shifted the focus from his brother’s cynicism to God’s power working through him. Of course, David defeated Goliath, decapitated him, and walked through the streets holding the giant’s head.
Summarily, no one dared to challenge him anymore. His victory spoke louder than any words ever could. Always remember David’s example when doubters and detractors try to talk you down. Stay focused on your calling and your assignment. Trust in God’s grace and ability at work in you, and your victories will silence your hecklers.
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Dear Father, thank you for the wisdom and boldness you’ve given me. I refuse to be intimidated by opposition or the voices of doubt and unbelief, for the greater One lives in me. I take on challenges with the assurance of victory, for you have made me more than a conqueror. My success and exploits silence every opposition, and through me, your glory is revealed, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
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1 Samuel 17:45-47; Then said David to the Philistine, Thou comest to me with a sword, and with a spear, and with a shield: but I come to thee in the name of the LORD of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom thou hast defied.
46. This day will the LORD deliver thee into mine hand; and I will smite thee, and take thine head from thee; and I will give the carcases of the host of the Philistines this day unto the fowls of the air, and to the wild beasts of the earth; that all the earth may know that there is a God in Israel.
47. And all this assembly shall know that the LORD saveth not with sword and spear: for the battle [is] the LORD'S, and he will give you into our hands. ||
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. ||
DAILY SCRIPTURE READING
1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
John 21:1-25 & 1 Chronicles 26-29
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07 июня 2025 02:28
𝙍𝙃𝘼𝙋𝙎𝙊𝘿𝙔 𝙊𝙁 𝙍𝙀𝘼𝙇𝙄𝙏𝙄𝙀𝙎
Saturday, June 7th, 2025.
THE POWER OF GIVING
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Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Dsc. Dsc. DD.
📖 There was a certain man in Caesarea called Cornelius, a centurion of the band called the Italian band, A devout man, and one that feared God with all his house, which gave much alms to the people, and prayed to God alway (Acts 10:1-2).
God is plainly against selfishness. Conversely, He’ll seize any opportunity to save, bless, and uplift a giver. Notice the w ord "save"; even non-Christians who are givers—who are liberal and generous—get God's attention, and He seeks to save them. If He can find someone to pray for them, He will exercise His legal right to act and guide them into salvation.
The story of Cornelius in Acts 10 beautifully illustrates this truth. Cornelius was a Roman centurion, a Gentile and not part of the Jewish community. Yet, he was a devout man who feared God and was known for his generosity. He gave alms to the people and prayed continually.
His giving and prayers did not go unnoticed; they ascended as a memorial before God. As a result of his generosity, God sent an angel to Cornelius with a divine instruction to send for Peter who would bring him the message of salvation. Think about it; an angel appeared to Cornelius because of his giving!
God orchestrated an entire salvation plan for Cornelius, his family, and his household because of his generosity. As Peter preached about Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit fell upon everyone present. They began speaking in tongues and praising God. This moment was a pivotal point in the Early Church, highlighting the universal vision of the Gospel.
God despises stinginess; it is contrary to His nature and reflects the nature of the devil. So, every time God looks at a stingy person, He sees the enemy. But when He sees a giver, He sees something of Himself in that person and He's drawn to that one in love. 2 Corinthians 9:7 AMPC says,
“...God loves (He takes pleasure in, prizes above other things, and is unwilling to abandon or to do without) a cheerful (joyous, "prompt to do it") giver [whose heart is in his giving].” Let this be your description and your experience of God's love will be overwhelming.
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C O N F E S S I O N
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I’m a cheerful giver, and through my giving, I position myself in alignment with God’s divine purpose, experiencing His abundant grace. I function in supernatural blessings, favours and increase. Thank you Lord for making me a channel of blessings to my world, in Jesus' Name. Amen.
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2 Corinthians 9:6-7 AMPC; [Remember] this: he who sows sparingly and grudgingly will also reap sparingly and grudgingly, and he who sows generously [that blessings may come to someone] will also reap generously and with blessings.
7. Let each one [give] as he has made up his own mind and purposed in his heart, not reluctantly or sorrowfully or under compulsion, for God loves (He takes pleasure in, prizes above other things, and is unwilling to abandon or to do without) a cheerful (joyous, “prompt to do it”) giver [whose heart is in his giving]. ||
Proverbs 11:24-25 There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and [there is] that withholdeth more than is meet, but [it tendeth] to poverty.
25. The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself. ||
Acts 10:3-4; He saw in a vision evidently about the ninth hour of the day an angel of God coming in to him, and saying unto him, Cornelius.
4. And when he looked on him, he was afraid, and said, What is it, Lord? And he said unto him, Thy prayers and thine alms are come up for a memorial before God. ||
Hebrews 13:16 AMPC; 16 Do not forget or neglect to do kindness and good, to be generous and distribute and contribute to the needy [of the church as embodiment and proof of fellowship], for such sacrifices are pleasing to God. ||
1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:John 20:19-31 & 1 Chronicles 23-25
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06 июня 2025 03:37
𝙍𝙃𝘼𝙋𝙎𝙊𝘿𝙔 𝙊𝙁 𝙍𝙀𝘼𝙇𝙄𝙏𝙄𝙀𝙎
Friday, June 6th, 2025.
THE LORD—YOUR SUSTAINER AND PROVIDER
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Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Dsc. Dsc. DD.
📖 But my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:19).
As Christians, when we say Jesus Christ is Lord of our lives, it means more than He being our saviour. The Hebrew and Greek words for "Lord" carry the same meaning, which includes master, caretaker, bread provider, sustainer, boss, and teacher. This is the essence of what it means for Jesus to be Lord; it means He’s your sustainer, your master, your caretaker, your bread provider, and your teacher.
If this is true, and thank God it is, then it means He’s more than capable of taking care of you. You don’t have to beg Him to take care of you or plead with Him to provide your needs with a sense of desperation as if He’s reluctant to do so. Such a disposition reflects a lack of understanding of who Jesus is as your Lord and Sustainer.
Read His words in Matthew 7:11,
"If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children: how much more shall your Father which is in heaven give good things to them that ask him?" Ponder this for a moment. You have to learn to trust the Lord and rely solely on His Word. Act on His Word. The world’s systems are failing.
In the days of Joseph, the Bible records that money failed. Inflation was rampant and the currency became worthless. But in the midst of that crisis, God’s people experienced supernatural prosperity. Why? Their trust was in the Lord, their sustainer.
The Lord Jesus is more than able to sustain you through every season of life. Read Matthew 6:25-34 where He stresses your value and then tells you what to do and what not to do. So, act on His Word today. The triumphant life is for those who act on God’s Word.
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Dear Father, I thank you for being my Lord and Sustainer. I refuse to be anxious about anything because you are my caretaker, provider, teacher, source and sustainer. My trust is in you, and I function in supernatural prosperity as I live by your Word, in victory every day, in Jesus' Name. Amen.
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Genesis 47:15; And when money failed in the land of Egypt, and in the land of Canaan, all the Egyptians came unto Joseph, and said, Give us bread: for why should we die in thy presence? for the money faileth.
Psalms 37:25; I have been young, and [now] am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread.
Matthew 6:25-34 Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment?
26. Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they?
27. Which of you by taking thought can add one cubit unto his stature?
28. And why take ye thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin:
29. And yet I say unto you, That even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.
30. Wherefore, if God so clothe the grass of the field, which to day is, and to morrow is cast into the oven, [shall he] not much more [clothe] you, O ye of little faith?
31. Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed?
32. (For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things.
33. But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
34. Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day [is] the evil thereof.
1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:John 20:1-18 & 1 Chronicles 20-22
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Rhapsody Of Realities Daily Devotional
05 июня 2025 02:10
𝙍𝙃𝘼𝙋𝙎𝙊𝘿𝙔 𝙊𝙁 𝙍𝙀𝘼𝙇𝙄𝙏𝙄𝙀𝙎
UNDERSTANDING THE POWER OF HIS MATCHLESS NAME
Thursday, June 5th, 2025.
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Dsc. Dsc. DD.
And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do it (John 14:13-14).
The Name of Jesus holds unparalleled significance, so, understanding the power behind His matchless Name is crucial for every Christian. In Colossians 1:16-19, the Apostle Paul emphasizes the pre-eminence of the Lord Jesus: "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: And He is before all things, and by Him all things consist. 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. For it pleased the Father that in Him should all fullness dwell."
Observe that it says: All things were created by Him and for Him—Jesus. This means everything in existence, whether visible or invisible, whether thrones, dominions, principalities, or powers, owe their existence to the Lord Jesus. Also, Ephesians 1:21 (AMPC) unequivocally declares that the Lord Jesus is "Far above all rule and authority and power and dominion and every name that is named [above every title that can be conferred], not only in this age and in this world, but also in the age and the world which are to come."
Therefore, praying in the Name of Jesus is not a religious formality; it’s a privilege, an honour beyond description. His Name is the greatest Name in heaven, on earth, and under the earth. The Bible tells us in Philippians 2:9-10, "Wherefore God also hath highly exalted Him, and given Him a name which is above every name: That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow…."
Using the Name of Jesus in prayer means you have access to all that He is and all that He has. It means you’re operating with His authority and divine power. When you pray in His Name, you’re aligning yourself with the One who created all things and holds all things together. Hallelujah!
🙏 P R A Y E R
Dear Father, thank you for the authority of the Name of Jesus and the privilege to pray in that Name and receive answers. I’m grateful for the opportunity to use the Name of Jesus to effect changes and establish your will in the earth and in men’s lives; I walk in the fullness of this power and provision, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
📖 FURTHER STUDY
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. ||
Acts 3:14-16 But ye denied the Holy One and the Just, and desired a murderer to be granted unto you;
15. And killed the Prince of life, whom God hath raised from the dead; whereof we are witnesses.
16. And his name through faith in his name hath made this man strong, whom ye see and know: yea, the faith which is by him hath given him this perfect soundness in the presence of you all. ||
Ephesians 1:20-22 Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set [him] at his own right hand in the heavenly [places],
21. Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come:
22. And hath put all [things] under his feet, and gave him [to be] the head over all [things] to the church, ||
DAILY SCRIPTURE READING
1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
John 19:17-42 & 1 Chronicles 17-19
2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Mark 15:1-14 & Deuteronomy 3
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Thursday, June 5th, 2025.
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Rhapsody Of Realities Daily Devotional
03 июня 2025 23:41
𝙍𝙃𝘼𝙋𝙎𝙊𝘿𝙔 𝙊𝙁 𝙍𝙀𝘼𝙇𝙄𝙏𝙄𝙀𝙎
Wednesday, June 4th, 2025.
HIS CRUCIFIXION AND RESURRECTION
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Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Dsc. Dsc. DD.
📖 For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell; neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption (Psalm 16:10).
Everything about the Lord Jesus was prophesied ahead of time: His birth, His life, His death, burial, resurrection, and His glorious ascension to heaven. No wonder He said,
“…Lo, I come (in the volume of the book it is written of me,) to do thy will, O God” (Hebrews 10:7). His crucifixion, for example, was prophesied a thousand years beforehand. The psalmist gave such a beautiful description of it in Psalm 22 (read the entire reference).
The Prophet Zachariah also prophesied about His death in Zechariah 12:10, saying, “
…and they shall look upon me whom they have pierced, and they shall mourn for him….” This prophecy foretold the piercing of Jesus’ hands and feet, which happened during His crucifixion.
Furthermore, Psalm 16:10 tells us about His resurrection, saying, “
For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell; neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption.” When Jesus died on the Cross, He went to hell because every sinner who died was supposed to go to hell, and Jesus bore the sins of the whole world.
However, in hell, He defeated the devil and the demons of darkness and came triumphantly back to life. Jonah’s experience also foreshadowed His resurrection. Jonah 1:17 says,
“…And Jonah was in the belly of the fish three days and three nights.” The Lord Jesus referenced this in Matthew 12:40 NIV, declaring, “
For as Jonah was three days and three nights in the belly of a huge fish, so the Son of Man will be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth.”
Psalm 110:1 is prophetic of His exaltation; it says, “
The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou at my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool.” The Lord Jesus affirmed that this prophecy referred to Himself: “
While the Pharisees were gathered together, Jesus asked them, Saying, What think ye of Christ? whose son is he? They say unto him, The Son of David. He saith unto them, How then doth David in spirit call him Lord, saying, The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, till I make thine enemies thy footstool? If David then call him Lord, how is he his son?" (Matthew 22:41-45).
These prophecies and their fulfilment are essential to understanding the things Jesus said about His death and resurrection. They authenticate the truth that He’s indeed the Son of God—God in human flesh—as Romans 1:4 tells us. It says Jesus is declared to be the Son of God with power, according to the spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead. Blessed be God!
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Psalm 22:14-16 I am poured out like water, and all my bones are out of joint: my heart is like wax; it is melted in the midst of my bowels.
15. My strength is dried up like a potsherd; and my tongue cleaveth to my jaws; and thou hast brought me into the dust of death.
16. For dogs have compassed me: the assembly of the wicked have inclosed me: they pierced my hands and my feet. ||
Isaiah 53:5; But he [was] wounded for our transgressions, [he was] bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace [was] upon him; and with his stripes we are healed. ||
Matthew 28:5-6; And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified.
6. He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay. ||
DAILY SCRIPTURE READING
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Rhapsody Of Realities Daily Devotional
02 июня 2025 02:02
𝙍𝙃𝘼𝙋𝙎𝙊𝘿𝙔 𝙊𝙁 𝙍𝙀𝘼𝙇𝙄𝙏𝙄𝙀𝙎
Monday, June 2nd, 2025.
YOUR LIFE IS DIFFERENT
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Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Dsc. Dsc. DD.
📖 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new (2 Corinthians 5:17).
Many today have been conditioned to expect certain ailments or health challenges when they get to a certain age in life. They’ve been told that between ages 45 and 50 their bodies will begin to slow down, certain pains will set in, and at age 60, heart problems may arise. These conclusions have been drawn from mere human wisdom and experience, not divine truth.
As a child of God, your life is different; you’re not an ordinary person. You’re not subject to the limitations and corrupting influences of this world. Never accept the verdict from man’s limited knowledge stemming from the wisdom of this world with respect to your health. Your body is not subject to the elements of this world and the vagaries of nature. You’re in Christ and from Christ where divinity rules.
2 Corinthians 5:17 says, "
Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new." This means no inherited sickness or weakness, because you’re born of God, inundated with eternal life. Your identity is not in your earthly lineage.
It doesn’t matter what ran in your biological family—heart problems, diabetes, high blood pressure, etc.—those things have no hold on you! You’re a new creation in Christ, born into a new family—the family of God. If sickness tries to attach itself to your body, you say, "
In the Name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, I rebuke this sickness. I remove it from my body!" Your words have power; use them to establish your divine health. Take charge of your body. Speak in tongues and charge your spirit and then give the Word concerning your health. Your body will respond to the Word of God. You belong to the divine class, full of the life of God! Even now, say,
"I refuse to be sick. I live above age-related or environment-related conditions. My blood pressure is normal, my heart is perfect, and all my organs function perfectly. I walk in divine health and strength all my days, in Jesus' Name. Amen."
🙏 P R A Y E R
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━Dear Father, thank you for the reality of my divine nature in Christ. I refuse to accept the limitations, sicknesses, and conditions that the world prescribes. My body is full of life, health and strength. No infirmity can thrive in me because the Spirit of God quickens my body. I live victoriously, walking in divine health and supernatural vitality, in Jesus' Name. Amen. 📖
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Romans 8:11; But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth in you. ||
Mark 16:17-18 And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues;
18. They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover. ||
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. ||
DAILY SCRIPTURE READING
1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:John 17:1-26 & 1 Chronicles 9-10
2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:Mark 14:43-52 & Numbers 36
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Rhapsody Of Realities Daily Devotional
31 мая 2025 04:14
𝙍𝙃𝘼𝙋𝙎𝙊𝘿𝙔 𝙊𝙁 𝙍𝙀𝘼𝙇𝙄𝙏𝙄𝙀𝙎
Saturday, May 31st , 2025.
HE KNOWS THE DETAILS
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Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Dsc. Dsc. DD.
📖 Likewise the Spirit also helps in our weaknesses. For we do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered (Romans 8:26 NKJV).
Life is full of decisions—some simple, others life-changing. At times, you may find yourself at a crossroads, unsure of what to do. There’s an opportunity open to you, and you’re wondering, should I take it? What’s the best step forward? The good news is this: the Holy Spirit knows the details! Consult with Him and He’ll give you the perfect guidance you need.
Ponder again Paul’s beautiful and inspired words in Romans 8:26 as quoted in the theme verse. The Holy Spirit, knowing all things, knowing the will of God and the mind of the Father, makes intercession for us—not from outside but from within. He prays in you and through you, helping you when you don’t know what to pray for or how to pray.
There’s so much you don’t know about situations, people, and even about your own future. But the Holy Spirit knows and understands the fine details; things about your life, the things beyond human perception, and He intercedes for you accordingly. Imagine having someone who knows exactly what you need and praying in your behalf with divine accuracy. That’s the ministry of the Holy Spirit!
But here’s the key: if you don’t pray in the Spirit, you won’t experience this divine help. You can’t just sit around, sighing and waiting for life to happen, crossing your legs, shifting in your seat, or even shedding tears; that won’t change anything! Someone might even pray, “
Dear Father, my case is dire, please pity me.” The Lord has already pitied you—that’s why He sent Jesus and gave you the Holy Spirit.
Look at what the Bible says: "
Once you were not a people [at all], but now you are God’s people; once you were unpitied, but now you are pitied and have received mercy" (1 Peter 2:10 AMPC). Did you see that? He’s done everything necessary for your success. The question is, will you take advantage of it now that you have the Intercessor within you?
When you pray in the Spirit, you align yourself with God’s perfect plan. Instead of confusion, you receive clarity. Instead of struggling in uncertainty, you walk in divine precision. Even now, take some time to pray in the Spirit; speak in tongues and stir up the Spirit within you. Glory to God!
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P R A Y E R
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Dear Father, thank you for the intercessory ministry of the Holy Spirit, who enables me to pray effectively and accurately. I am never helpless or confused because the Holy Spirit guides me in all things. I function with divine wisdom and supernatural ability, effecting changes in my life and circumstances. I walk in the fullness of your provision and live triumphantly every day, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
📖 FURTHER STUDY:
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1 Corinthians 14:2; For he that speaketh in an [unknown] tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God: for no man understandeth [him]; howbeit in the spirit he speaketh mysteries. ||
Jude 1:20; But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost, ||
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. ||
DAILY SCRIPTURE READING
1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
John 15:18-16:1-16 & 1 Chronicles 5-6
2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:Mark 14:22-31 & Numbers 34
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Rhapsody Of Realities Daily Devotional
29 мая 2025 00:23
𝙍𝙃𝘼𝙋𝙎𝙊𝘿𝙔 𝙊𝙁 𝙍𝙀𝘼𝙇𝙄𝙏𝙄𝙀𝙎
Thursday, May 29th, 2025.
CHRISTIANITY: A DIVINE RELATIONSHIP
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Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Dsc. Dsc. DD.
📖 Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me (John 5:39).
The Christian life is not merely about worshipping or learning the Bible as a storybook. It is a life given to us to live, twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week; it’s a divine life. It is the very life and nature of God imparted into the human spirit.
Many go through life without ever encountering the fundamental truths in the Word of God of what Christianity is and who the Christian really is. That’s because they don’t study their Bibles. Yet, Jesus commanded us to search the Scriptures.
He wouldn’t have instructed us to study and search the Scriptures if there weren’t valuable treasures for us to discover. Paul also exhorted us to study, not just read the Word, for there’re depths of revelation that can’t be accessed without study. In studying the Scriptures you’d discover that as Christians, we have a real and living relationship with God. That’s no religion!
All our outward actions, such as praying, giving offerings, studying the Bible and gathering in fellowships are not what define Christianity. True Christianity is the actual relationship with God, where one is born of Him, receiving His divine nature. This is a definite experience that occurs at a particular moment in time.
One cannot be uncertain about when it happened, for it’s a conscious and transformative encounter with the living God, without which all the outward actions are empty. But when you're in this vital relationship with the Lord, each act of worship and devotion releases tremendous power and holds eternal significance. Hallelujah!
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P R A Y E R
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Dear Father, thank you for bringing me into an actual, real, tangible and living relationship with you. I am born of you, filled with your Spirit, and I walk daily in the reality of my oneness with you, conscious of my divine nature, and manifesting your love, wisdom and power to my world. Thank you for the privilege of knowing and living in this truth, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
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2 Corinthians 5:17; Therefore if any man [be] in Christ, [he is] a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. ||
Colossians 1:26-27 [Even] the mystery which hath been hid from ages and from generations, but now is made manifest to his saints:
27. To whom God would make known what [is] the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory: ||
1 John 5:11-12; And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son.
12. He that hath the Son hath life; [and] he that hath not the Son of God hath not life. ||
2 Peter 1:4 AMPC; By means of these He has bestowed on us His precious and exceedingly great promises, so that through them you may escape [by flight] from the moral decay (rottenness and corruption) that is in the world because of covetousness (lust and greed), and become sharers (partakers) of the divine nature. ||
DAILY SCRIPTURE READING
1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:John 14:15-31 & 1 Chronicles 1-2
2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:Mark 14:1-11 & Numbers 32
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Rhapsody Of Realities Daily Devotional
27 мая 2025 07:20
𝙍𝙃𝘼𝙋𝙎𝙊𝘿𝙔 𝙊𝙁 𝙍𝙀𝘼𝙇𝙄𝙏𝙄𝙀𝙎
Tuesday, May 27th, 2025.
WORDS AND ACTION
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Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Dsc. Dsc. DD.
📖 For our gospel came not unto you in word only, but also in power and in the Holy Ghost… (1 Thessalonians 1:5).
We teach about the importance and the power of words, but did you know that words and actions go together? For example, words alone are not enough for us to express the full measure of our devotion, especially in our praise and worship of God.
In many contexts in Scriptures, we see how God gave us the precedence of words and actions going together. For example, Genesis 2:7 tells us, “
And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul.” He didn’t use words only in creating man.
Also, in his admonition about walking in love, the Apostle John emphasizes the importance of demonstrating love through actions rather than merely through words: "My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth" (1 John 3:18). The Bible underscores the necessity of action to complement words. Even in expressing our thanksgiving to the Lord, we voice our appreciation and adoration of Him, but we’re also required to bring an offering to Him as a demonstration of our worship and gratitude.
Thus, it’s a common thread throughout Scripture: our deeds must accompany our words to make our worship and faith complete. In 1 Thessalonians 1:5, as read in the theme verse, we see that the Gospel didn’t come to the Christians in Thessalonica in word only, but in power and in the Holy Ghost. Our preaching must be accompanied by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Similarly, in James 1:22-25, we are enlightened that it's the doer of the Word that is blessed, not the mere hearer. In Matthew 15:8-9, the Lord speaks against those whose worship consists of mere words, showing that such worship lacks the sincerity that should accompany true praise. Words alone, without corresponding action, are insufficient in expressing our devotion to the Lord. It also reminds of what the Bible says about faith without works or corresponding action—it’s dead: “
For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also” (James 2:26).
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P R A Y E R
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Dear Father, I live in alignment with your Word as I express my love, gratitude and worship through my words and actions, through my offerings and different oblations. I honour you fully, empowered by the Holy Spirit to worship you in spirit and in truth, in Jesus' Name. Amen. 📖
FURTHER STUDY:
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1 Thessalonians 1:5 NIV; because our gospel came to you not simply with words but also with power, with the Holy Spirit and deep conviction. You know how we lived among you for your sake. ||
James 1:21-25 Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with meekness the engrafted word, which is able to save your souls.
22. 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. ||
1 John 3:18 AMPC; Little children, let us not love [merely] in theory or in speech but in deed and in truth (in practice and in sincerity). ||
DAILY SCRIPTURE READING
1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:John 13:1-30 & 2 Kings 20-22
2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:Mark 13:12-23 & Numbers 30
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Rhapsody Of Realities Daily Devotional
25 мая 2025 06:44
𝙍𝙃𝘼𝙋𝙎𝙊𝘿𝙔 𝙊𝙁 𝙍𝙀𝘼𝙇𝙄𝙏𝙄𝙀𝙎
Sunday, May 25th, 2025.
THE UNIQUENESS OF THE PASTORAL OFFICE
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Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Dsc. Dsc. DD.
📖 And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ (Ephesians 4:11-12).
Our opening scripture lists for us the fivefold ministry gifts or offices in the body of Christ: apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers. Through these ministry gifts and offices, the Lord builds up His Church, ensuring that every member is equipped for the work of the ministry.
However, among all the ministry offices, it’s the pastoral ministry that God specifically holds responsible for the congregation. While there are others who may function as pastors for a period of time by God’s commission, they may not necessarily be called to the pastoral office. Some assume that being a minister of God means one must pastor a church, but this is not so. Pastoring a church is a unique calling, and stepping into it without being specifically called by God could lead to regrettable extremities.
The pastor's office has a special calling and ability to deal with the problems of people on a regular basis. When those who aren’t called to be pastors take on that role, the burdens and challenges of the people can weigh heavily on them. Some of the issues shared by congregants can rub off on them, causing them to experience similar difficulties. It takes that divine power to deal with such situations.
This is why some ministers, after counselling others, find themselves becoming victims of the very situations they tried to help resolve. It’s because the counselling wasn't done with a pastoral calling or pastoral ability. So, it pays to be in your calling. It’s important to teach God’s children as many are unaware of the distinctions between the different offices and how they operate in God’s plan. And thanks be unto God! The Lord is building His Church, training and preparing His labourers for the task at hand.
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P R A Y E R
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Dear Father, thank you for setting ministers in the body of Christ according to your divine wisdom. I walk in the fullness of my calling, functioning in the grace and ability you have given me. I declare that the right labourers are being equipped and positioned for the work of the ministry, bringing in a great harvest and building the Church to the glory of God. Your work prospers and expands in righteousness, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
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Jeremiah 3:15; And I will give you pastors according to mine heart, which shall feed you with knowledge and understanding. ||
Acts 20:28; Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood. ||
Hebrews 5:4; And no man taketh this honour unto himself, but he that is called of God, as [was] Aaron. ||
DAILY SCRIPTURE READING
1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:John 12:1-19 & 2 Kings 16-17
2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:Mark 12:35-44 & Numbers 28
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22 мая 2025 23:35
𝙍𝙃𝘼𝙋𝙎𝙊𝘿𝙔 𝙊𝙁 𝙍𝙀𝘼𝙇𝙄𝙏𝙄𝙀𝙎
Friday, May 23rd, 2025.
PRAY FOR LEADERS AT EVERY LEVEL
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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 (1 Timothy 2:1-2).
Many desire a quiet and peaceable life; yet, they neglect the action the Lord says would cause it to happen. The Word of God is clear on what we must do to make our nations the haven of peace and prosperity that God ordained them to be: we are to pray for all men, including leaders at every level or position of authority.
Therefore, make it a culture, every day, to pray for your president and all those who work with him; pray for the governors. In your state, city, or community, pray for the leaders at every level and for those who work with them. Pray for the community heads, the judges, the leaders of the police and the armed forces, the heads of the different institutions and parastatals in your nation.
When you pray for them like this, the prosperity in your nation will blossom and the people will profit from the good that’s in the land. The Bible tells us in Isaiah 1:19,
"If ye be willing and obedient, ye shall eat the good of the land." There’s more wealth in your nation than you can imagine, but the onus is on God’s people to do the needful; act on the Word. Pray for your nation and its leaders as God has instructed.
The solution is not in protesting or bringing down the government. Even if you removed a leader and replaced him or her with another, it wouldn’t change the root issue. The real solution is in prayer—praying according to this pattern, which Paul outlined by the Spirit: supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks for all men, and for all in authority or positions of leadership.
Even now, take the next few minutes to pray for those in authority in the nation where you live, work, or do business. Create the conditions for a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty in your nation through your heartfelt prayers as directed by the Spirit.
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P R A Y E R━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━Dear Father, thank you for the privilege and responsibility of prayer. I pray for all the categories of leaders in my nation and around the world, that their hearts are mantled by your wisdom and influenced by your righteousness. Those that work with them, including the systems and structures they put in place, all align with your perfect will for the Gospel to prevail in every nation, in Jesus' Name. Amen.
📖 FURTHER STUDY;
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━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. ||
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. ||
Proverbs 11:11 MSG; When right-living people bless the city, it flourishes; evil talk turns it into a ghost town in no time. ||
DAILY SCRIPTURE READING
1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
John 11:1-16 & 2 Kings 10-12
2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Mark 12:18-27 & Numbers 26
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20 мая 2025 23:01
𝙍𝙃𝘼𝙋𝙎𝙊𝘿𝙔 𝙊𝙁 𝙍𝙀𝘼𝙇𝙄𝙏𝙄𝙀𝙎
Wednesday, May 21st, 2025.
UNDERSTANDING IMMORTALITY
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Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Dsc. Dsc. DD.
📖 Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed (1 Corinthians 15:51).
Many misinterpret Hebrews 9:27, which says, “
And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment.” They conclude from this verse that every person must die once. But the actual rendering is that because it was appointed for men to die once, Christ died once for all humanity.
His death was the fulfilment of that appointment, not a statement that every individual is doomed to die physically. The Gospel of Jesus Christ abolishes mortality. 2 Timothy 1:10 says, Christ Jesus abolished death and brought life and immortality to light through the Gospel. This is a present reality for those in Christ. You’ve been brought into immortality—deathlessness. Immortality means you don’t die.
Some argue that men like Enoch and Elijah who were taken by God without dying must return to earth to experience physical death. This is also absurd, as it undermines the essence of the Gospel and the victory of Christ over death. The Lord Jesus declared, “.
..I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die...” (John 11:25-26).
The revelation of eternal life is vital. John wrote,
“These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life...” (1 John 5:13). Eternal life is the nature of God imparted to the human spirit at the New Birth, and you must live daily with the consciousness that you have passed from death to life. Life works in you now that you’re born again.
This knowledge and revelation is necessary for you to walk in the fullness of God’s plan for your life. Mortality has been defeated, and you’ve been called to walk in the realms and reality of immortality. The generation of the Church that hears and acts on this message is the generation of the Rapture, and we’re that generation.
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P R A Y E R
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Dear Father, I thank you for the gift of eternal life, which I possess in Christ Jesus. I declare that death has no dominion over me, for I walk in the reality of immortality, as unveiled in the Gospel. I live in the consciousness of this life, upward and forward only, in Jesus’ Name. Amen. 📖
FURTHER STUDY:
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1 John 5:11-12; And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son.
12. He that hath the Son hath life; [and] he that hath not the Son of God hath not life. ||
1 Corinthians 15:53-57; For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal [must] put on immortality.
54. So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory.
55. O death, where [is] thy sting? O grave, where [is] thy victory?
56. The sting of death [is] sin; and the strength of sin [is] the law.
57. But thanks [be] to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. ||
Romans 8:10-11 And if Christ [be] in you, the body [is] dead because of sin; but the Spirit [is] life because of righteousness.
11. But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth in you. ||
DAILY SCRIPTURE READING
1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:John 10:1-21 & 2 Kings 6-7
2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:Mark 12:1-12 & Numbers 24
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18 мая 2025 21:51
𝙍𝙃𝘼𝙋𝙎𝙊𝘿𝙔 𝙊𝙁 𝙍𝙀𝘼𝙇𝙄𝙏𝙄𝙀𝙎
Monday, May 19th, 2025.
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN FAITH AND HOPE ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Dsc. Dsc. DD.
📖 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen (Hebrews 11:1).
Faith is the essence, the title deed of things hoped for. Hope is usually in the future; it is something you look forward to, something you desire that’s not yet realized. It's a picture of the future or an image of a desired outcome, accomplishment, possession, or fulfilment. So, hope is important as it precedes faith.
Faith, on the other hand, is the essence of hope. Hope is foundational for faith to operate. Without hope, faith has no substance, no life. The Bible tells us that these three abide: faith, hope, and love (1 Corinthians 13:13). While it emphasizes that love is the greatest, it also shows the indispensable nature of all three. These elements—faith, hope, and love—are unique to us as part of our God-given nature.
Hope is critical because it sustains us, keeping us connected to the future. It is the picture, the image that faith gives substance to. When you can see it in hope, faith makes it real. The relationship between faith and hope is beautifully illustrated through the concept of wave-particle duality in quantum physics. Experiments in quantum mechanics reveal that subatomic particles, when unobserved, exist as waves. However, when observed, the wave collapses into a particle, forming matter.
This phenomenon parallels the operation of faith and hope. Hope is the potential energy—the wave, the possibility. When you focus on it, when you observe it through faith, it collapses into matter. It becomes real. The Bible already explained this reality. It shows us that hope must precede faith.
Hope provides the picture, and faith transforms that potential into a tangible reality. Without hope, faith has nothing to act upon. When you have hope, you possess the possibility of what can be realized and faith activates it, turning that which was hitherto intangible into substance.
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P R A Y E R
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Dear Father, thank you for the three creative elements: faith, hope, and love. I set my heart on the vision of your Word, stirring hope in my heart for a greater and brighter future; my faith is alive and active; it brings every possibility to reality. My faith is active, producing results and materializing every promise in my life, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
📖 FURTHER STUDY:
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Romans 8:24-25 For we are saved by hope: but hope that is seen is not hope: for what a man seeth, why doth he yet hope for?
25. But if we hope for that we see not, [then] do we with patience wait for [it]. ||
Mark 9:23; Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things [are] possible to him that believeth. ||
2 Corinthians 4:17-18; For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding [and] eternal weight of glory;
18. While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen [are] temporal; but the things which are not seen [are] eternal. ||DAILY SCRIPTURE READING
1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:John 8:48-59 & 2 Kings 1-3
2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:Mark 11:12-26 & Numbers 22
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17 мая 2025 03:53
𝙍𝙃𝘼𝙋𝙎𝙊𝘿𝙔 𝙊𝙁 𝙍𝙀𝘼𝙇𝙄𝙏𝙄𝙀𝙎
Saturday May 17th, 2025.
THE GLORY IS YOURS TO WALK IN
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Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Dsc. Dsc. DD.
📖 And the glory which thou gavest me I have given them; that they may be one, even as we are one (John 17:22).
John 17 recounts the beautiful prayer of the Lord Jesus, a profound and intimate moment that marked the culmination of His farewell discourse to His disciples, just before His arrest and crucifixion. In those precious words, the Lord Jesus spoke to the Father with deep love for His disciples, desiring their protection, unity, and sanctification.
Part of His endearing and amazing words is what we read in our opening scripture. He said, "
And the glory which thou gavest me I have given them....” How extraordinary this is! He gave us His glory. Blessed be God! Many Christians pray, "
Oh God, we will not take your glory." Though this sounds religious, it’s unnecessary and incongruous with His truth.
The glory that Jesus received from the Father, He has given to us. Jesus Himself said it, and this glory is ours to walk in. Think about what this glory represents. In the Old Testament, the garment of the priest symbolized glory and righteousness. It was known as the robe of righteousness, and Jesus has clothed us with that very glory. Hallelujah!
Part of walking in God’s glory is walking in His divine provisions. To live in lack, sickness, poverty, or sin is not glorious. You’re called to walk in victory, in abundance, and in divine health. You’re called to reign in life. Walk in this consciousness every day, and you’ll see the manifestation of His power and abundance in your life.
Refuse to settle for less than what God has already provided for you. You’re a prince of power with God; called, sanctified, justified, and glorified. Therefore, manifest His glory everywhere: “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).
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P R A Y E R
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Righteous Father, thank you for the glory you’ve given me in Jesus Christ. I’m endued with this glory, and I live above lack, sickness, and fear. I walk boldly in your glory, confident that all my needs have been entered into your supply system, in Jesus' Name. Amen.
📖 FURTHER STUDY:
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Isaiah 60:1-2; Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the LORD is risen upon thee.
2. For, behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the people: but the LORD shall arise upon thee, and his glory shall be seen upon thee. ||
2 Corinthians 3:18; But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, [even] as by the Spirit of the Lord. ||
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. ||
Romans 8:30; Moreover whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified. ||
DAILY SCRIPTURE READING1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
John 8:12-30 & 1 Kings 20-21
2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Mark 10:46-52 & Numbers 20
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15 мая 2025 01:55
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.
1 John 4:17; Herein is our love made perfect, that we may have boldness in the day of judgment: because as he is, so are we in this world.
DAILY SCRIPTURE READING
1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
John 7:1-24 & 1 Kings 15-17
2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Mark 10:23-31 & Numbers 18
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