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RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONAL




WEDNESDAY AUGUST 28 2024


SPIRITUAL OVERSIGHT AND STEWARDSHIP


And shall lay thee even with the ground, and thy children within thee; and they shall not leave in thee one stone upon another; because thou knewest not the time of thy visitation (Luke 19:44).


PASTOR CHRIS OYAKHILOME 


I want you to observe the word “visitation” in our theme scripture. Some have the idea that Jesus was talking about a mere “visit,” but that’s not it. That word is translated from the Greek "Episkope," which conveys the meaning of "bishoprick" (also spelt "bishopric") or the office of an overseer. An overseer has something to watch over and take care of. 


This sheds light on the Lord’s statement. The Jews weren’t watchful, hence they missed the time of their visitation. It also brings to mind God's command to Adam to "dress and keep” the Garden of Eden (Genesis 2:15), signifying his responsibility to watch over and care for the garden. 


Similarly, the Lord Jesus urged His disciples to "watch and pray" (Matthew 26:41, Mark 13:33). As the Church of Jesus Christ, we must be vigilant and attentive to our spiritual responsibilities. Individuals and nations today may face dire consequences if we neglect our responsibility to watch over their spiritual condition by interceding for them.


Matthew 26:41 AMPC says, "...Keep awake (give strict attention, be cautious and active) and watch and pray…." 1 Timothy 2:1 says, “I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men.” To not carry out this instruction from the Lord means you’re not fulfilling your “bishopric,” your responsibility to watch over your nation and the people.


We have an understanding of God's Word and can discern the signs of the times; therefore, we must be watchful! Remember what the Bible says in Ezekiel 3:17, “Son of man, I have made thee a watchman unto the house of Israel: therefore hear the word at my mouth, and give them warning from me.” We’re watchmen and women, and one of the ways we watch over and take care of God’s creation is through prayers. Paul reiterated this when he said in 1 Thessalonians 5:17, "Pray without ceasing." Also, in Colossians 4:2, he admonished, "Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving."


Through prayer and spiritual discernment, we thwart the plans of darkness and usher in God's peace where there had been turmoil. Never undermine the importance of your spiritual oversight and stewardship in these last days!


PRAYER / CONFESSION


Dear Father, I recognise the significance of my role as a watchman, and I thank you for the authority you’ve vested in me to keep the devil and his cohorts in check. I terminate their evil, vicious and malevolent activities in my environment and declare that only your peace and prosperity reign in and around me, 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.


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.


Ezekiel 3:17 NIV  “Son of man, I have made you a watchman for the people of Israel; so hear the word I speak and give them warning from me.


Click on the link below to study yesterday's Rhapsody of Realities 

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1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN


1 Corinthians 12; Psalms 146-150


2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN


Colossians 4:1-9; Jeremiah 14

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