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NOVEMBER 2023 AVAILABLE IN ALL KNOWN LANGUAGES Chris Oyakhilome EVERY TEENAGE cf -— = = e) a ee PR cium It's bold and relevant for today; it's all you'd ever want in a Bible—it's the TeeVo Bible! You won't want to miss out on all the fun features as you study God's Word from it, so go on and get copies for yourself and others like you! You'll sure be glad you did! (NIG) +2348024789758, +234808665653: (UK) +44 1708 556 604, +44 (0) 8001310604 (SA) +277 36589272 ; (USA) +1 2817595111 This November in Lagos, Nigeria, this r’s conference will feature: : 3 en ® Anointed Word-sessions with the Man of God and other seasoned ministers of the Gospel @The International Teens Pastors’ and Leaders’ Conference @The LoveWorld Exhibition @The Exquisite LoveWorld Awards @The International Media Connectors’ Conference @ The Translators’ International Conference, and so much more! Rhapsody of Readities .. A DAILY DEVOTIONAL Chris Oyakhilome Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are taken from the King James Version of the Bible. A KEY FOR OTHER BIBLE VERSIONS USED: NKJV -New King James Version AMP -The Amplified Bible AMPC -The Amplified Classic Bible TANT -The Amplified New Translation TLB -The Living Bible CEV -Contemporary English Version NASB -New American Standard Bible ISV -International Standard Version NIV -New International Version MSG -The Message Translation WEB -The World English Bible TNLT -The New Living Translation ASV -American Standard Version TEV -Today's English Version RSV -Revised Standard Version GNB -Good News Bible WNT -Weymouth New Testament NRSV -New Revised Standard Version MOFFAT -Moffatt New Translation WESNT -Wesley New Testament EBR -Rotherham’s Emphasized Bible DRB -Douay-Rheims Bible TPT -The Passion Translation CUB -Complete Jewish Bible Rhapsody Of Realities ...a daily devotional ISSN 1596-6984 November 2023 Edition Copyright © 2023 by LoveWorld Publishing FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO PLACE ORDERS: UNITED KINGDOM: Unit C2, Thames View Business Centre, Barlow Way Rainham-Essex, RM13 8BT. Tel: +44 (0)1708 556 604 Tel.: +44 (0)8001310604 USA: Christ Embassy Houston, 8623 Hemlock Hill Drive Houston, Texas. 77083 Tel: +1(800) 620-8522 NIGERIA: Plot 108, Chris Oyakhilome Crescent, Abuja, Nigeria Plot 22/23 Billingsway Road, Oregun, Ikeja, Lagos. P.O. Box 13563 Ikeja, Lagos Tel: #234 1 8888186 SOUTH AFRICA: 303 Pretoria Avenue Cnr. Harley and Braam Fischer, Randburg, Gauteng 2194 South Africa Tel.#27 11 326 0971 CANADA: LoveWorld Publishing Canada 4101 Steeles Ave W, Suite 204 Toronto, Ontario Canada M3N 1V7 Tel.:+1 416-667-9191 [Link] ‘email: rorcustomercare@[Link] All rights reserved under International Copyright Law. Contents and/or cover may not be reproduced in whole or in part in any form without the express written permission of LoveWorld Publishing H urray! Your favourite daily devotional, Rhapsody of Realities, is now available in all known living languages of the world! We trust that the 2023 edition of the devotional has enhanced your spiritual growth and development, and positioned you for resounding success in all your endeavours. The life-changing truths in this edition will refresh, transform and prepare you for a very fulfilling, fruitful and rewarding experience with God's Word. Enjoy God's glorious presence and victory, as you take a daily dose of His Word! God bless you! -Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Rhapsody of Realities . A DAILY DEVOTIONAL [Link] Table of Contents INTRODUCTION WEDNESDAY 1 OUR “JOINT SITTING" WITH HIM THURSDAY 2 ETERNAL LIFE IS YOURS—SEIZE IT FRIDAY 3 THINK AND TALK LIKE JESUS. SATURDAY 4 AUTHORITY OVER DEMONS SUNDAY 5 A FORMAL PROCLAMATION OF HIS DEATH MONDAY 6 LET'S DO MORE TUESDAY 7 BROUGHT TO NOUGHT WEDNESDAY 8 EVERYTHING GOD MADE CAN HEAR HIS VOICE THURSDAY 9 FAITH ALWAYS WINS FRIDAY 10 CHRIST IN YOU IS ALL THE POWER YOU NEED SATURDAY 11 THE GLORY IN US SUNDAY 12 EXALTED WITH HIM IN GLORY MONDAY 13 ALWAYS EXERCISE YOUR FAITH TUESDAY 14 A CUE FROM SHADRACH, MESHACH AND ABEDNEGO WEDNESDAY 15, YOUR LABOUR IS NOT IN VAIN THURSDAY 16 SET YOUR FOCUS ON THE WORD FRIDAY 17 “ASK, SEEK, KNOCK” SATURDAY 18 TONGUES OF PRAISE AND INTERCESSION SUNDAY 19 BUILD AND USE YOUR OWN FAITH MONDAY 20 DEAL WITH IT WITH THE WORD TUESDAY 21 A PROFOUND PRINCIPLE WEDNESDAY 22 BEYOND ASSUMPTIONS THURSDAY 23 THE NEW MAN IN CHRIST FRIDAY 24 YOUR KNOWLEDGE OF HIM SATURDAY 25 PRAYING TO EFFECT CHANGES. SUNDAY 26 THE PROPHETIC WORDS MONDAY 27 PARTAKERS AND DISPENSERS OF HIS LIFE TUESDAY 28 YOUR CONFESSIONS RULE YOU WEDNESDAY 29 FAITH IS OF THE HEART THURSDAY 30 THE SWORD IS IN YOUR MOUTH PRAYER OF SALVATION ABOUT THE AUTHOR PRAISE REPORTS WeDNespay 1 {fj OUR "JOINT SITTING" WITH HIM And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together . (Romans 8:17). I: the first chapter of Ephesians, Paul highlights what God accomplished in Christ when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His own right hand—in the place of authority—in the heavenly realms. He possesses all power, and He's glorified (Ephesians 1:20). Hallelujah! Now, read what the Bible says in Ephesians [Link] “And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus.” The same God that raised Jesus from the dead and sat Him at His own right hand has raised us up together and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ. This is huge! The term "sit together" is from the Greek word "sugkathizo"; it implies joint sitting or shared authority. We have joint sitting with Christ. We are where He is, and we have what He has. The authority He possesses is extended to us. Everything Jesus commands is done in our name, and everything we command is done in His Name. This is all legal. Our “joint sitting” with Christ is not of this earthly realm but heavenly; it has been established from heaven. In Matthew 18:18, the Lord Jesus, before his ascension declared, “Verily | say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever ye shall loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven." We're His legal representatives on earth, and what we declare and speak in the earth is endorsed in the heavens. We're entrusted with the responsibility of manifesting the glory of God in our world and establishing His will in the earth. Confidently exercise your authority in Christ. Enforce God's will and manifest His Kingdom where you are. PRAYER Dear Father, thank you for the privilege and blessing to have joint sitting with Christ, and for the authority and responsibility you've reposed on the Church to enforce your will in the earth. Even now, your righteousness, excellence, beauty and grace fill the nations, and your Kingdom reigns and rules in men's hearts, in Jesus’ Name. Amen. FURTHER STUDY: Ephesians 1:19-23 AMPC; Colossians 3:1-4; Philippians 2:9-11 1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: Hebrews 1 & Jeremiah 34-35 2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: John 9:1-7 &1 Chronicles 1 THURSDAY 2 [i ETERNAL LIFE IS YOURS—SEIZE IT I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know that you have eternal life (1 John 5:13 NIV). ‘ternal life is the life and nature of God. It's the organic and existential attributes of Deity. However, it’s not enough for you to know that this life and nature of God is now yours; you have to seize it. That's the thrust of the Spirit's communication through Paul in 1 Timothy 6:12. It says, “Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life... The Greek rendering of our underlined portion is “epilambanomai.” It means to take a hold of something without letting go. In other words, don't just be aware that you have eternal life; seize eternal life; take possession of it. This means to live it like you have it. Every blessed day, walk in the consciousness that you have the life of God in you. Think, act, and live as one who's filled with eternal life. Every now and then, affirm that you have the divine life. It's incorruptible and cant be tainted or defiled by sickness, disease, failure, death or the devil. If as a Christian, you've been sick and praying, “Oh God, please take away this sickness from me.” That may not change anything, because He already did when He gave you eternal life. Before God, you're already perfect even though you might be going through trials, pains and difficulties. In His sight, there's nothing wrong with you. Therefore, align yourself with His thoughts and visions through the Word and declare, “I'm perfected in Christ Jesus; | refuse to accommodate any sickness, disease or pain in my body because | have the life of God in me! I've taken hold of eternal life.” You're an associate of the God-kind; live in this consciousness and be who you are in Christ. PRAYER Dear Father, thank you for giving me eternal life and bringing me into a vital union with you. I've taken a hold of eternal life, and this life is working in every fibre of my being. | rejoice that I'm one spirit with you and thus an associate of the God-kind. Amen. FURTHER STUDY: John 3:16; 1 John 5:11-13 1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: Hebrews 2 & Jeremiah 36-37 2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: John 9:8-17 & 1 Chronicles 2 Fripay 3 [i THINK AND TALK LIKE JESUS For as the Father hath life in himself; so hath he given to the Son to have life in himself (John 5:26 ). No’ ever talked like Jesus. He spoke the most profound and sublime words ever, with such confidence and audacity that beats the natural mind. Think about what we just read! In John 6:38 He said: "For | came down from heaven..." He was unapologetic about His identity and origin, and that's how we ought to be. 1 John 4:17 says, “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.” This is how you must think, talk, and live. Be conscious of your divine heritage and identity. 1 John 4:4 says, “Ye are of God, little children...” That means you hail from God. So, like the Lord Jesus, boldly affirm who you are. In John 8:12, He said, "...! am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.” Confidently declare the same truth about yourself because He also said in Matthew 5:14 AMPC, "You are the light of the world..." Be conscious of who you are in Christ; be bold to call yourself what God has called you. Let your consciousness of your divinity control everything about your life. You can live as successfully as Jesus did by following His example and the principles by which He lived. Become conscious of the God-life in you and boldly speak accordingly CONFESSION I'm conscious of the life of God in me; therefore, no sickness, disease or infirmity can thrive in my body. The life of Christ is evidently manifested in me, from glory to glory, in the Name of the Lord Jesus. Amen. FURTHER STUDY: John 7:32-45; Romans 8:11; 1 John 4:4 1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: Hebrews 3 & Jeremiah 38-40 2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: John 9:18-27 &1 Chronicles 3 saturpay 4 fj AUTHORITY OVER DEMONS ..Resist the devil, and he will flee from you (James 4:7). distressed lady, tormented by evil spirits and trapped in a seemingly hopeless situation was once brought to me. During this encounter, the demons identified themselves by revealing their names, reminiscent of the account in the Bible where Jesus encountered a legion of demons. | commanded the devils to come out of her in the Name of Jesus, and they did. But just about twenty-four hours later, | received news that this same lady, who was free from this demonic influence, was in trouble again. | immediately called for her to be brought back to me. As soon as | saw her, | discerned that the demons had returned. Again, | addressed the demons to come out of her. And they did! Praise God! Here's something to understand: although we have authority over demons, we do not have dominion over human beings. People have the will to decide whether to invite these devils back into their lives through their choices and behaviours. There're instances when, being led by the Spirit, we issue injunctions to restrain specific demons from returning; the demons know they're under orders not to return. Jesus exemplified this when He commanded the unclean spirit to come out of a boy and enter him no more ( Mark 9:25). Obviously, the little boy couldn't make decisions for himself, hence Jesus barred the demon. In the realm of the spirit, you sit with Christ; you occupy His place of authority with the power of attorney to use His Name. All the powers of darkness respond to, and recognize your authority in Christ. Therefore, be bold to exercise this dominion today over demons and circumstances. PRAYER Dear Father, thank you for the authority you've given to me over all demonic forces. | exercise authority over demons and establish your Kingdom in every place and in the hearts of men, in Jesus' Name. Amen. FURTHER STUDY: Mark 5:2-13; Mark 16:17-18 1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: Hebrews 4:1-13 & Jeremiah 41-43 2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: John 9:28-41 & 1 Chronicles 4 SUNDAY 5 i A FORMAL PROCLAMATION OF HIS DEATH Then Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, | say unto you, Except ye eat the flesh of the Son of man, and drink his blood, ye have no life in you (John 6:53). I" 1 Corinthians 11:23-26, Paul shares an important revelation he received from the Lord. He recounts the events of the night the Lord Jesus was betrayed, highlighting the profound significance of the Holy Communion. Although John’s account of that night does not explicitly mention the Communion, it provides valuable insights into other significant details. On that night, Paul narrates: Jesus took bread, gave thanks, broke it, gave it to His disciples and said, "Take, eat: this is my body, which is broken for you. Do this in remembrance of me." Similarly, He took the “Cup” after supper, saying, "This cup is the New Testament in my blood. As often as you drink it, do it in remembrance of me.’ Through partaking in the Communion, we announce or proclaim the Lord's death until He comes again: "For as often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, ye do shew the Lord's death till he come" (1 Corinthians 11:26). The word "shew" in the verse above carries a profound meaning. It is translated from the Greek word "kataggello,’ which goes beyond simply displaying or showing something. It conveys ‘the idea of “declaring” or announcing." When we eat the bread and drink the cup, we're making a formal declaration and proclamation. The significance of the Communion lies in its connection to ‘the last testament or will of Jesus Christ. The last will of a person before their death holds tremendous importance. Therefore, when we partake of the bread and cup, we're not only participating in a symbolic act but also declaring and announcing the New Testament—the final will of the Lord. In that will, Jesus bequeaths His wealth, rights, and privileges to us. He delivered everything to us. That will is now in force. The beauty of it all lies in His resurrection; the resurrection of Jesus ensures that no one can cheat us out of the blessings and provisions of His will. Blessed be God! PRAYER Thank you Lord Jesus for your vicarious sacrifice and the New Testament established through your blood. Therefore, | emphasize my victory over Satan, the world and its elements. | have eternal victory and dominion over sin, sickness, disease, death and the devil. Amen. FURTHER STUDY: Hebrews 9:15-17; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 AMPC 1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: Hebrews 4:14- 5:1-10 & Jeremiah 44-47 2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: John 10:1-10 &1 Chronicles 5 monpay 6 [fi LET'S DO MORE Z \\_ ..unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required: and to whom men have committed much, of him they will ask the more (Luke 12:48). hen you study the Book of Acts, and also Church history, you’d observe that the early Church, even though they suffered intense persecution and opposition both from the devil and human adversaries, waxed greater and stronger. The early Church suffered intense persecution under Roman emperors; they were subjected to cruel tortures. Some were burnt alive and used as human torches. Some were stabbed to death; others were plunged into boiling oil, stoned and clubbed to death. Yet, the apostles and saints of the early Church endured all these and the Church outlived its enemies and detractors. Remember that the early Church was still in its infancy during the great persecution. But through their prayers and faith, using the Name of Jesus, they eventually subdued Rome. Rome is gone but the Church lives on. They subdued every adversity. The impact of that seemingly “baby” Church was undeniable. Now think about the fact that the early Church didn’t have the kind of knowledge and revelation of God and the Scriptures as we do today. They didn't have the expositions of Paul or the beautiful compilations from Peter, John, and the other apostles. Yet, they did great exploits. So we have no excuse. We must do more. Those who came before us, without the resources that we have today, lived faithfully and triumphantly. If they used the Name of Jesus to raze kings and kingdoms, establish God's righteousness in the earth, what then is expected of us? Do you see why you can't and must not be quiet or complacent about your Christianity? Preach the Gospel boldly, and proclaim the Name of Jesus everywhere. This is your time. Impact your world with the glorious Gospel of the blessed God, which has been committed to your trust. Remember, to whom much is given, much is also required (Luke 12:48). PRAYER Dear Father, I'm empowered by your Spirit to do more with the great grace and resources you've given me to preach the Gospel. By the power in the Name of Jesus, we, the Church, make a lasting impact and establish your righteousness in the earth. We're strengthened, _—ever-victorious, | ever-courageous, transforming our world with the glorious Gospel of Christ, ii Jesus' Name. Amen. FURTHER STUDY: Acts 4:29-31; Acts 5:29-32 1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: Hebrews 5:11-6:1-20 & Jeremiah 48-49 2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: John 10:11-21 & 1 Chronicles 6 Tuespay 7 [ij BROUGHT TO NOUGHT = Since then the children are sharers in flesh and blood, fod he also himself in like manner partook of the same; that through death he might bring to nought him that had the power of death, that is, the devil (Hebrews 2:14 ASV). hen you bring something to nought, it means you make it useless, bring it to zero, nix, nothing! That's what Jesus did to the one who had the power of death, that is, the devil. This is something very crucial for every Christian to grasp: the Lord Jesus Christ, through His death, brought Satan to nought; He crushed him! Paul in Colossians 2:15 reiterates this as he paints for us the picture of how Jesus engaged Satan in that awful combat in hell and defeated him and all the cohorts of darkness: “And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it.” The Conybeare translation says, “He disarmed the principalities and the powers, which fought against Him...” The principalities and powers are disarmed, completely rendered powerless; they're brought to nothing. Hallelujah! In 1 Corinthians 2:6, the Moffatt translation reveals an intriguing truth. It says, “We do discuss ‘wisdom’ with those who are mature; only it is not the wisdom of this world or of the dethroned Powers who rule this world.” This brings to light the reality that although these powers may hold sway in the earthly realm, they've been dethroned in the spiritual realms. Thus, the true power in this world resides in the matchless Name of Jesus. No wonder the Bible says, "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, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth" (Philippians 2:9-10). The authority vested in His Name extends over all things. Every one of us has the privilege to employ that Name and access its inherent power. Use it against Satan, the forces of darkness and challenging circumstances, and they'll respond to you. PRAYER Thank you Father for the privilege to use the most awesome and powerful Name of Jesus to effect changes in my life and in my world. | rule and reign over Satan and the principal of darkness, rejoicing in the triumph and authority of Christ, in Jesus’ Name. Amen. FURTHER STUDY: Hebrews 2:14 AMPC; Luke 10:17-19; 1 Corinthians 2:6 1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: Hebrews 7 & Jeremiah 50-51 2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: John 10:22-32 & 1 Chronicles 7 7 hen we come together for IPPC, the purpose is to encourage, strengthen, correct where necessary, and teach, so that we can accomplish much more for the Lord in fulfilling the call of God on our lives today.” -Pastor Chris. Slated for Monday 13" - Sunday 19" November in Lagos, Nigeria, this year’s conference will feature: @ Anointed Word-sessions with the man of God and other seasoned ministers of the Gospel The International Teens Pastors’ and Leaders’ Conference The LoveWorld Exhibition The Exquisite LoveWorld Awards The Translators’ Network International Conference The International Media Connectors’ Conference, and so much more! Please visit: [Link] for more information > +> ¥ WEDNESDAY 8 [fl EVERYTHING GOD MADE CAN HEAR HIS VOICE And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature (Mark 16:15). I it instructive that the Lord Jesus didn't say, “Preach the Gospel to human beings only?” Rather, He said, “Preach the Gospel to every creature.” It means you can proclaim God's Word to anything and everything around you, because everything has intelligence. Everything God made can hear and recognise His voice. Jesus proved this to be true. He spoke to a tree and it withered from its roots (Mark 11:12-14, 20-21). He spoke to maimed limbs, a withered arm, and even corpses. It brings to mind the sovereign declaration of almighty God in Matthew 17:5 when He said concerning Jesus, “..This is my beloved Son, in whom | am well pleased; hear ye him.” Everything in heaven, in the earth, and under the earth, living and non-living, have been commanded to hear and obey Jesus. This also extends to us because He's the head and we are His body. We live in Him—in His Name and in His authority. 1 John 4:17 says as He is, so are we in this world. We're one with Him. Therefore, everything in life has been commanded to hear and obey us. Remember the words of Jesus in Mark 11:23, “For verily | 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.” You will have it if you say it. Prophesy and speak the Word to everything around you. Proclaim the Word to your money and the things you own. Put this principle to work and you'll always have testimonies. CONFESSION Lord, I'm fruitful and productive, and my life is excellent. Everything and everyone that’s connected to me experiences the grace of God and are influenced by your righteousness, glory and grace that | bear. Thank you for the glorious life of abundance and dominion that | have in Christ. Amen. FURTHER STUDY: Mark 11:12-21; 2 Corinthians 4:13 Hebrews 13:5-6 1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: Hebrews 8 & Jeremiah 52 2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: John 10:33-42 & 1 Chronicles 8 THURSDAY 9 ffl FAITH ALWAYS WINS Z \\__ Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses (1 Timothy 6:12). he Spirit, through the Apostle Paul in Ephesians 6:16 , instructs us to use an amazing arsenal of the spirit— faith: "Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked." Your faith is a shield. Observe the certainty of the Spirit's communication: He says with the shield of faith, you shall be able to extinguish ALL the fiery darts of the wicked. So, don't say, “Lord, the trials became too much and | didn’t know what to do, so | gave up.” No! Don't quit. Don't cower. Use your faith. Faith always wins. It doesn't matter how or from what direction the devil throws his darts at you; use your shield of faith. The “darts” could create some trouble or pain in your body; stand your ground. Extinguish all the fiery darts of the wicked with your shield of faith. And while at it, remember the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God (Ephesians 6:17). The sword of the Spirit is the Word of God from your lips. It doesn't matter the debilitating challenges in your life; don't be quiet. Keep affirming the Word. Just as the Word prevailed in Ephesus (Acts 19:20), it'll prevail over that predicament. Hallelujah! PRAYER Dear Father, | refuse to be discouraged or overwhelmed by the challenges of life; rather, | see them as opportunities to exercise my faith and prove the power in the Word. My faith is the victory that overcomes the world. | neutralize, quench, put out, and extinguish the fiery dart of the adversary. The Word of God on my lips prevails in my life, family, city, and nation, in Jesus’ Name. Amen. FURTHER STUDY: 1 Timothy 6:12; 2 Timothy 4:7; Acts 19:20; Acts 20:24 1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: Hebrews 9:1-10& Lamentations 1-2 2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: John 11:1-13 & 1 Chronicles 9 FRIDAY 10 i CHRIST IN YOU IS ALL THE POWER YOU NEED Z \ Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us (Ephesians 3:20). he Apostle Paul, by the Spirit, reveals the limitless power available to us. In Colossians 1:27, he tells us, “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." Christ in you is all the power you need. Glory to God! | want you to observe something in the opening text again:“..according to the power that worketh in us.” Then, 2 Corinthians 4:7 says, “But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us.” The power is in you. Christ is in you. Christ in you is all the power you need for any change or transformation you desire in any area of your life. If you're a Pastor, for example, and you desire a transformation in your church, and to operate at higher levels of ministry, the power to make it happen is within you. The Bible says out of your heart shall flow rivers of living water (John 7:38). Life issues from your heart (Proverbs 4:23); all the prosperity, blessings and abundance you could ever imagine, require or desire are in your heart. How do you activate that power to work for you? It's by consciously meditating on the Word and speaking in tongues. You can bring that power to bear today on anything or any area of your life. It brings to mind the words of the Master in Matthew [Link] “...nothing shall be impossible unto you.” You can do anything, be anything, and get anything. Read the Apostle Paul's inspiring words in Philippians 4:13 AMPC, “I have strength for all things in Christ Who empowers me [I am ready for anything and equal to anything through Him Who infuses inner strength into me; | am self-sufficient in Christ's sufficiency].” Amen. PRAYER Dear Father, | thank you for your power and ability that's at work within me, causing me to do exploits and walk in the supernatural. Thank you for your limitless resources domiciled in my spirit. Your power is fully activated and operational in me, transforming my life, work, family and ministry, in Jesus’ Name. Amen. FURTHER STUDY: Colossians 1:27; Romans 8:10-11 ESV 1 John 4:4 1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: Hebrews 9:11-28 & Lamentations 3-5 2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: John 11:14-23 & 1 Chronicles 10 SATURDAY 11 fj THE GLORY IN US L.~\ 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 (Colossians 1:27). bserve the powerful construction in the verse above; it says, “Christ in you, the hope of glory.” It doesn't say, “Christ with you” or “Christ from Heaven"; rather, it says, "Christ in you.” This is the mystery—a revelation that remains consistent throughout Scriptures. In the book of Genesis, we read of God's voice walking in the garden in the cool of the day, as Adam and Eve heard His voice (Genesis 3:8). At various times, God appeared to individuals like Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Whenever He revealed Himself, they built altars as symbols of the places where they met with Him. However, such encounters were occasional; they were not in constant fellowship with Him. But God had a new plan. He revealed Himself to Moses and introduced His Name as Jehovah— the Lord in the camp—God among His people. He instructed Moses to build a tent, where He would meet with them. The glory of the Lord entered the Tabernacle, and Moses communed with God there. As they journeyed, the tabernacle was carried with them, symbolizing the presence of the Lord. Later, David desired to build a permanent house for God, but God gave the plans to Solomon, David's son. Solomon constructed the magnificent temple, and when it was completed, God filled it with His glory (2 Chronicles 71-3) But thanks be unto God; today, a greater glory than what was manifested in the temple of Solomon, a greater glory than the one Moses saw on the mountain in the presence of God resides in us. Hallelujah! The Holy Spirit who manifested as the pillar of cloud by day and the pillar of fire by night, now dwells within us. 0, how glorious we have become! PRAYER Dear Father, thank you for your amazing presence in the quarters of my heart. Christ in me, the hope of glory! I've been granted the grace and ability in Christ to reign and rule over all circumstances. | can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Christ in me is my assurance of a life of continuous victory and unending success. Blessed be God! FURTHER STUDY: 2 Corinthians 3:7-18 ; Colossians 1:26-27 1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: Hebrews 10:1-18 & Ezekiel 1-2 2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: John 11:24-34 & 1 Chronicles 11 sunpay 12 [fj EXALTED WITH HIM IN GLORY Z \ But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us... hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus (Ephesians 2:4-6). T: be seated with Christ in the heavenly realms means you've been exalted to the highest position of authority, dominion and power. Ephesians 1:21 gives further insight into your exalted position in Christ. It describes where you are as, “Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named...” How profound this is! The Lord Jesus has been set far above all the different classes of spiritual beings—principalities, powers, might or thrones, dominions and every name that is named—and you're in Him. The Father set Him in this high place of glory, placed all things under His feet, and legally declared Him to be the head over all things for the benefit of the Church (Ephesians 1:22-23). The Church is His body; therefore, you're elevated with Him in glory. Someone might say, “Isn't that going too far? Should we really think so highly of ourselves?” Emphatically yes! We didn’t ask for it; it's the result of His grace and love. Read our opening scripture again. What the Bible says is that you shouldn't think of yourself more highly than you ought to think (Romans 12:3). God wants you to think highly of yourself but not more highly than you ought to think. In other words, don't think you're higher than your fellow brothers or sisters in Christ, because we're all together in this exalted place in Christ. We're all equal, and valuable to God. We're chosen, royal and peculiar. See how Paul describes it in Ephesians 2:6 AMPC: “And He raised us up together with Him and made us sit down together Igiving us joint seating with Him] in the heavenly sphere [by virtue of our being] in Christ Jesus (the Messiah, the Anointed One).” Hallelujah! How could you read this and not think highly of yourself? You're exalted with Him in glory; it’s a joint sitting in the heavenly sphere. CONFESSION I'm seated with Christ, far above all principality, power, might, dominion and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come! I'm exalted with Him in glory; | know who | am: chosen, royal and peculiar! FURTHER STUDY: Ephesians 2:5-6; Galatians 3:28; Romans 12:4-5 1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: Hebrews 10:19-39 & Ezekiel 3-4 2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: John 11:35-46 & 1 Chronicles 12 monpay 13 {fl ALWAYS EXERCISE YOUR FAITH Z \\ .«God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith (Romans 12:3 ). bserve what our opening verse says: God has given to every man the measure of faith. He’s already done it. Each one of us was given the same measure of faith when we received the Gospel. According to the Lord Jesus, with the smallest ounce of faith, you can do the impossible: “...verily | say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you” (Matthew 17:20). But what is faith? How does the Bible define faith? The answer is in Hebrews 11:1 . It says, “Now faith is the assurance (the confirmation, the title deed) of the things [we] hope for, being the proof of things [we] do not see...” (AMPC). How does faith come? It's through the Word: “So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God” (Romans 10:17). The Lord doesn't want you to remain at the level of small faith; He wants your faith to grow and be strong. Romans 10:17 tells us that faith comes by hearing and hearing by the Word of God. The emphasis is on “hearing” that is, the continued bombardment of your spirit with the Word of God. But the way to build your faith strong and make it effective is by exercising it, that is, acting on the Word. Your faith will be weak if you don't exercise it. Weak faith causes people to stagger, and as a result, fear grips them and they're defeated by the crisis of life. However, the cure for weak faith is putting the Word to work, acting on the Word. The Bible says about Abraham, “He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God” (Romans 4:20). Build your faith strong by using it even in the seemingly small or simple matters of life. Exercise your faith all the time. Act on the Word, and build your faith strong PRAYER Dear Father, | thank you for your Word that builds my faith and causes me to see the invisible and do the impossible. By faith in the Word, | consciously take advantage of my inheritance in Christ, walking in the fullness of the blessings of the Gospel, in Jesus’ Name. Amen. FURTHER STUDY: Hebrews 11:1-3; Hebrews 11:6; Hebrews 10:38-39 1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: Hebrews 11:1-16 & Ezekiel 5-7 2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: John 11:47-57 &1 Chronicles 13 Tuespay 14 ff A CUE FROM SHADRACH, MESHACH AND ABEDNEGO L..\_ «0 Nebuchadnezzar..our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and he will deliver us out of thine hand, O king. But if not, be it known unto thee, O king, that we will not serve thy gods, nor worship the golden image which thou hast set up (Daniel 3:16-18). hadrach, Meshach and Abednego were threatened by ‘the government of the day to bow down to the king's golden image or burn in the fiery furnace. They refused to compromise, choosing rather to die than to cower. Their inspiring statement of conviction and absolute commitment to the Lord is what we read in our theme scripture. Their unwavering faith in God infuriated the king who ordered that they be thrown into the fiery furnace. The fire was so intense that it burnt and killed the men that threw them in. Howbeit, Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego were unscathed. The Lord protected them. When Nebuchadnezzar noticed they were unhurt by the blazing furnace, he repented and declared, “...Blessed be the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, who hath sent his angel, and delivered his servants that trusted in him...Therefore | make a decree, That every people, nation, and language, which speak any thing amiss against the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, shall be cut in pieces, and their houses shall be made a dunghill: because there is no other God that can deliver after this sort’ (Danie! 3:28-29). That's what happens when you stand your ground in faith, in spite of fierce and daunting opposition. Soon enough, your detractors will be inspired by your faith and convictions, which could lead to their salvation. So, serve God with your life Your job may be taken away from you for preaching the Gospel, but they can't take away the joy of the Lord that’s in your spirit. They may liquidate your company, but they can't liquidate your spirit. God is able! Trust Him. Never find yourself apologetic, intimidated, or reluctant to express your convictions about Christ and the message of the Gospel. He's greater than any government, institution or power. He's the Monarch of the universe. Therefore, stand your ground for Him in faith. Take a cue from Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego. CONFESSION The Word of God is in my spirit so strong; it's as fire shut up in my bones and nothing can hinder the affirmation of my faith and my proclamation of the Gospel of Christ. I'm strengthened and energized by the Holy Spirit who lives in me, and He’s made me an absolute victor. Blessed be God! FURTHER STUDY: Daniel 3:16-30 ; Psalm 91:2-11 1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: Hebrews 11:17-40 & Ezekiel 8-10 2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: John 12:1-11 & 1 Chronicles 14 ‘RHAPSODY '\ et regular updates on happenings around the world with a bouquet of new programs on the Rhapsody TV, such as: This Morning With Rhapsody How | Reach Out ReachOut World Today Rhapsody And My City The Day God Spoke My Language Rhapsody Stories Rhapsody News ReachOut World Extravaganza Rhapsody Healing Testimonies Beyond The Incredible Testimonies DHVVVVVVVY Enjoy easy access to archived testimonies and impact videos which could serve as an indispensable tool for your personal Christian ministry. You can also make live comments, share testimonies, contact support in real time, and a whole lot more! mite To watch now, log on to: [Link] -® Bl WEDNESDAY 15 i YOUR LABOUR IS NOT IN VAIN Z..\ For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister (Hebrews 6:10 ). he Bible says in Proverbs 14:23 that there's profit in all labour. Everything you do or sacrifice for the sake of the Gospel is recorded (Malachi 3:16), and the Lord also rewards you for it. This gave me immense joy decades ago when the Lord showed me that He's not unrighteous to forget my work or labour of love. | had been told | was wasting my time and my life for preaching the Gospel and holding crusades in remote villages. But then | saw our opening verse and wept for joy. | praised, screamed, and worshipped the Lord. There're times you're about the Lord’s work and there seem to be persecutions from all angles. And it's as though you're wasting your time and wasting your life; at such times, always remember that God isn’t unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love. He'll reward you for all that you do and have done in the propagation of the Gospel. He'll reward you for all your prayers for souls to be saved, your financial contributions to the spread of the Gospel, your personal evangelical efforts to win souls to Christ, and all your sacrifices. Remember the words of Jesus: “..Verily | say unto you, There is no man that hath left house, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my sake, and the gospel's, But he shall receive an hundredfold now in this time, houses, and brethren, and sisters, and mothers, and children, and lands, with persecutions; and in the world to come eternal life" (Mark 10:29-30). Your blessing isn't deferred until you get to heaven; it begins here on earth. Whatever you're doing for the Lord, keep at it. Keep spreading His Word. Keep spreading His righteousness. Keep impacting your world with His glory. Remain steadfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord (1 Corinthians 15:58). PRAYER Dear Father, my heart is filled with joy to know that my labour and sacrifices in and for the Kingdom are not in vain! | remain steadfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that there's a great reward for my labour in Jesus’ Name. Amen. FURTHER STUDY: Revelation 22:12; Colossians 3:23-24; Isaiah 40:10 1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: Hebrews 12:1-13 & Ezekiel 11-12 2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: John 12:12-19 & 1 Chronicles 15 THURSDAY 16 i SET YOUR FOCUS ON THE WORD L \\ And now, brethren, | commend you to God, and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up, and to give you an inheritance among all them which are sanctified (Acts 20:32 ). D: you notice that the Bible doesn't tell you to build yourself with the Word; it says the Word will build you. So, all you have to do is digest the Word; have it inside you so that you can talk it and live it. The Bible says, “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly...” (Colossians 3:16). Not only is the Word able to build you up, it's able to give you an inheritance. Maybe your friend got a large inheritance from his grandfather that made him rich, but you didn’t quite get anything from yours; it makes no difference. Your inheritance in Christ supersedes and outclasses any inheritance you could ever get in this world. As an heir of God and a joint-heir with Christ, you're the inheritor of everything God owns, which includes the whole world. Psalm 24:1 says, “The earth is the LORD'S, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein.” In Haggai 2:8, He said, “The silver is mine, and the gold is mine, saith the LORD of hosts.” Also, read Psalm 50:10-12; the Lord said, “For every beast of the forest is mine, and the cattle upon a thousand hills. | know all the fowls of the mountains: and the wild beasts of the field are imine...for the world is mine, and the fulness thereof.” This should give you an idea of your inheritance in Christ. The inheritance was given to you in Christ Jesus the moment you were born again. You were given all things that pertain to life and godliness. But Satan, being a rebel, may try to cheat you out of God's best. Stand your ground and keep your focus on the Word of God. Every so often, declare, “I’m what God says | am, and | have what God says | have. The whole world is mine. Glory to God!” PRAYER Dear Father, your Word is my guide, my strength and my inheritance. | grow and flourish in every area of my life; I'm built up and strengthened by the Word. Thank you for the power and glory of your Word in my life, in Jesus' Name. Amen. FURTHER STUDY: Deuteronomy 32:46-47; 1 Peter 1:23; Hebrews 4:12 1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: Hebrews 12:14-29 & Ezekiel 13-15 2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: John 12:20-29 & 1 Chronicles 16 ..

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