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RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONAL

  FRIDAY, 6TH JUNE 2025 THE LORD—YOUR SUSTAINER AND PROVIDER But my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:19). PASTOR CHRIS OYAKHILOME 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 e...

𝐘𝐎𝐔'𝐑𝐄 𝐍𝐎𝐓 𝐀 𝐃𝐈𝐕𝐈𝐍𝐄 𝐀𝐂𝐂𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐓!

Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Dsc.Dsc.DD 🔵You may have been born as a parental accident but you are not a DIVINE ACCIDENT.  🔵God knew you were coming and he made sufficient provisions for you!  🔵There is a place for you in the world. 🔵CHOOSE to be a SUCCESS! 🔵Understand, you were born for a purpose; you came to do the will of your heavenly Father.  🔵God has a purpose for your life; He has a purpose for everything that He does.  ⭐In John 10:10, Jesus said, “…I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.”  ⭐1 John 3:8 says, “…For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil.”  ⭐Then in Luke 19:10, He said, “…the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.” His purpose was clear: He came to do the will of the Father. 🔵In Acts 26, we read about Saul of Tarsus, who on his way to Damascus had an encounter with the Lord. The Lord called him by name and said, “…I have a...

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONAL

SUNDAY, JUNE 1ST 2025 WORDS—YOUR MOST VALUABLE ASSET For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned (Matthew 12:37). PASTOR CHRIS OYAKHILOME  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 yo...

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONAL

SATURDAY, 31ST MAY 2025 HE KNOWS THE DETAILS 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) PASTOR CHRIS OYAKHILOME Life is full of decisions—some simple, others lifechanging. 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 s...

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONAL

WEDNESDAY, 28TH MAY 2025 PERFECT AND FULL-GROWN 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). PASTOR CHRIS OYAKHILOME  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 (ple‌roo‌) 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 c...

𝐃𝐎𝐍'𝐓 𝐖𝐀𝐒𝐓𝐄 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆

🔴How does the beginning of your day look like? 🔴Here are some pointers to help you start right. 1️⃣𝐖𝐀𝐊𝐄 𝐔𝐏 𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐋𝐘:  🔴The first thing you do each day is wake up.  🔴Getting up early puts you on the right track and allows you to get ahead of the rush hour.  🔴People that accomplish a lot during the day get up early inthe morning.  🔴The Bible says ofJesus that He rose early before dawn to pray (Mark 1:35). 2️⃣𝐆𝐈𝐕𝐄 𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 𝐓𝐎 𝐏𝐑𝐀𝐘𝐄𝐑 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐃: 🔴Starting your day with prayer andmeditation provides you withstrength as well as inspiration and insight.  🔴Build yourself up by praying in the Holy Ghost!  🔴Study the Rhapsody of Realities; personal moments when you give yourself to studying God’s Word and take note of what He says. 3️⃣𝐇𝐀𝐕𝐄 𝐓𝐀𝐋𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐒𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒:  🔴Over the years, Pastor Chris has shown us the importance of confession. 🔴While getting up early has its advantages, what you do with that extra ...

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONAL

  SUNDAY 25TH MAY 2025 THE UNIQUENESS OF THE PASTORAL OFFICE  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). PASTOR CHRIS OYAKHILOME  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 ...