╔════════════════╗ *RHAPSODY OF REALITIES* *FOR EARLY READERS* ╚════════════════╝ *👤PASTOR CHRIS* 3rd July *STAY ENCOURAGED AND FOCUSED* I say then, have they stumbled that they should fall? Certainly not!... *(Romans 11:11)* Sometimes when you tell others about Jesus or invite them to church, they may not listen. When that happens, don’t be discouraged. Even Jesus experienced this. The Bible says, *“He came to His own, and His own did not receive Him”* (John 1:11). Yet God’s plan continued, and many lives were changed. Paul also faced rejection when he preached about Jesus. Some people refused to listen, but Paul remained joyful and kept sharing the Good News with those who were ready to hear (Acts 18:1-6). God wants you to do the same. Pray for everyone, but keep your heart glad and full of love. As you continue to shine for Jesus, others will be drawn to Him. Stay joyful and keep going! *📖SCRIPTURE READING* *Acts 13:46* Then Paul and Barnabas w...
_Pastor Chris Oyakhilome_ _Friday, July 3rd 2026_ *THE HEAVENLY DEFENCE* _(Jesus Is Our Chief Counsel)_ *TO THE BIBLE:* *1 John 2:1* _“My little children, these things I write to you, so that you may not sin. And if anyone sins, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous.”_ *LET’S TALK* Imagine being called into the principal’s office for something you didn’t do. Your heart is racing. Then a teacher walks in and says, *“She’s innocent; I know the full story.”* That relief? That’s what Jesus does for you! I’m always so inspired by the depth of the Father’s love for us. He sent Jesus to die for us, raised Him from the dead, and appointed Him as our advocate against the devil, who is described in Scripture as the accuser of God’s people. That’s why John said *”the accuser of our brethren, who accused them before our God day and night, has been cast down*” (Revelation 12:10). Each time the devil tries to accuse you and make you feel undeserving of God’s ble...