Rhapsody of Realities Teevo devotional

👤Pastor Chris

*Friday, February 18*

TOPIC: YOU NEED “EPIGNOSIS”
(The Knowledge Of God Through Relationship)

TO THE BIBLE 📖 Ephesians 1:15-17
“Therefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, do not cease to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers: that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him.”

LET’S TALK 🗣️
Longevity as a Christian doesn’t necessarily spell effectiveness in the things of God. It takes more than singing nicely, praising God joyfully, and even preaching, to be effective for Christ and the Kingdom. You’d have to know Him in a very personal way. This is the reason for Paul’s prayer for the baby church in Ephesus, as read in our opening verse.

Paul heard about their love for God—they were excited about the things of God—but he knew they lacked something and prayed that the Lord would grant it to them: “...the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him.”

There’s a certain type of knowledge, a certain type of revelation of God that you ought to have; it’s called “epignosis” (Greek); knowledge that relates with the known; a knowledge of relationship. This knowledge is different from theology or mere science.

You can appropriate that prayer of the Spirit through Paul for yourself; put your name there and say, “I have the Spirit of wisdom and revelation in the accurate knowledge of God.” You’ll experience the unveiling! It’s the work of the Spirit of God.

Without this kind of knowledge, you’ll be a religious Christian, doing things religiously, without having a real relationship with God. When you have that relationship, you no longer see Him as the God of David or the God of Elijah; He becomes your God; He’s personal to you. That’s when you really appreciate and celebrate your union and oneness with Him.

Go Deeper 📚
2 Peter 1:2-3; Ephesians 1:16-17 AMPC

Pray 🙏
Dear Father, thank you for giving me the spirit of wisdom—insight into realities—and revelation in the knowledge of you, absolute knowledge that comes through revelation and relationship. Through my relationship and fellowship with the Holy Spirit, grace and peace are multiplied in my life, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Daily Bible Reading
ONE YEAR
Mark 3:13-35, Leviticus 13-14
TWO YEAR
Matthew 15:21-28, Genesis 49

Act
Meditate on and pray the prayer of Apostle Paul in Ephesians 1:15-17.

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Educational background of Pastor Chris Oyakhilome

- Attended Edo College for primary and secondary education. - Studied Architecture at Ambrose Ali University (formerly known as Bendel State University) on a scholarship. - Graduated in 1987 with a Bachelor of Science in Architecture. - Honorary Doctorate in Divinity from Benson Idahosa University. - Honorary Doctor of Science from Ambrose Alli University (AAU). - Honorary Doctor of Science from Igbinedion University (now known as Igbinedion University), Okada, Edo State, which also features a teaching hospital renamed after him. - Recently conferred as the university Chancellor and Head of Government/Chairman of Weldios University in the Republic of Benin. - Recognized as a Professor of theology and divinity due to his contributions to the field of theology and his leadership of Christ Embassy and Loveworld Incorporated. - He is a prolific writer and author who has written hundreds of books and devotionals, including the Rhapsody of Realities. - His sermons, prayers, and thoughtful re...

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