RHAPSODY OF REALITIES

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES

2/18/2025, 1:01:58 PM

*RHAPSODY OF REALITIES* Rev. Chris Oyakhilome *THE LIVING AND ACTIVE WORD* Tuesday 18 February 2025 *For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart (Hebrews 4:12).* I love the James Moffatt’s rendering of the verse above. It says, “For the Logos of God is a living thing, active and more cutting than any sword with double edge, penetrating to the very division of soul and spirit, joints and marrow — scrutinizing the very thoughts and conceptions of the heart.” That’s the Word; it’s a living thing. The Amplified version says, “It’s living and active”: “For the word of God is living and active and full of power [making it operative, energizing, and effective]. It is sharper than any two-edged sword, penetrating as far as the division of the soul and spirit [the completeness of a person], and of both joints and marrow [the deepest parts of our nature], exposing and judging the very thoughts and intentions of the heart.” Imagine inundating your spirit with the Word; it’ll have a great impact on your soul and body! When the pressures of life come, when you’re squeezed by life’s challenges, it’s the Word that’ll come forth. And God’s Word is God’s creative material; it’ll produce what it talks about. 1 Timothy 4:15 says, “Meditate upon these things; give thyself wholly to them; that thy profiting may appear to all.” Also, Joshua 1:8 says, “This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.” Instead of worrying about your health and trying to figure out every little sensation in your body; meditate on the Word. The Word will keep you in health and safety. When you face difficulties, respond with the Word. God’s Word holds the power to change circumstances and bring life to every situation. *PRAYER* *Dear Father, thank you for the power of your living Word that abides in me. Your Word is full of power, energizing and effective, and I declare that it produces results in my life. I refuse to fear or be anxious about anything. Instead, I release your Word over every situation and circumstance, knowing it will accomplish what it talks about and bring glory to your Name. Amen.* *FURTHER STUDY* *Isaiah 55:11 KJV* 11 So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it. *1 Peter 1:23 KJV* 23 Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever. *Proverbs 4:20-22 KJV* 20 My son, attend to my words; incline thine ear unto my sayings. 21 Let them not depart from thine eyes; keep them in the midst of thine heart. 22 For they are life unto those that find them, and health to all their flesh. *DAILY SCRIPTURE READING* *1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN* Mark 3:13-35; Leviticus 13-14 *2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN* Matthew 15:21-28; Genesis 49 .................. *May God bless and reward you for meditating on His Word Today 🙏🏼*

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES

2/19/2025, 6:07:30 AM

*RHAPSODY OF REALITIES* Rev. Chris Oyakhilome *CHRIST—“THE GOD-MAN”* Wednesday 19 February 2025 *And many other signs truly did Jesus in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book: But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name (John 20:30-31).* From our theme scripture, we see the purpose for which the Holy Scriptures were written: it’s so we might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God. This is one of the most amazing truths revealed to us in the entire Word of God. But then, what does the expression “Jesus is the Christ” really mean? What’s the meaning of Christ? First, understand that Christ is the English translation of the Greek word “Christos,” which is itself the translation of the Hebrew word “Messiah.” But beyond that, the real meaning of Christ is “the God-man,” that is, God in human flesh. It’s the reason Christ is also called the Son of God. When we say Jesus is the Son of God, it doesn’t mean God gave birth to Jesus in the same way human fathers give birth to sons, like Mr. Scott giving birth to a son, called Scott Jr. No! “Son of God” in Scripture means God in human form. That’s why when Jesus declared that He was the Son of God, the religious leaders accused Him of blasphemy. They believed that Jesus declared Himself to be equal with God. Similarly, in John 10:30, Jesus stated, “I and my Father are one,” which prompted the Jewish leaders to pick up stones to stone Him. They argued that He, being a man, made Himself God. Due to their ignorance of God’s Word and of who Jesus really is, they couldn’t accept His divine identity and the implications of His claims. But Jesus wasn’t making Himself equal with God; He is Himself God—God in human flesh. This is the knowledge that God wants you to have, and He tells us what will happen when you believe this: you’ll have life through his Name. What life? The God-life! Through Jesus Christ, you have the divine nature; this eternal life supplants the human life with which you were born of your parents. You’re now an associate of the God-kind—a God-man—for as He (Jesus) is, so are you in this world (1 John 4:17). Glory to God! *PRAYER* *Dear Father, thank you for the blessing of eternal life through Jesus Christ. I believe He is the Christ, the Son of God, through whom I have and live the God-life. I’m victorious, complete and preserved in Him. My life is a manifestation of the organic and existential attributes of deity, and I manifest your glory, wisdom, righteousness and grace, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.* *FURTHER STUDY* *John 1:12-13 KJV* 12 But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name: 13 Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God. *1 John 5:11-12 KJV* 11 And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. 12 He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life. *1 Timothy 3:16 KJV* 16 And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory. *DAILY SCRIPTURE READING* *1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN* Mark 4:1-20; Leviticus 15 *2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN* Matthew 15:29-39; Genesis 50 ..................... .................. *May God bless and reward you for meditating on His Word Today 🙏🏼*

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES

2/7/2025, 10:19:49 AM

═══════════════ RHAPSODY OF REALITIES, DAILY ═══════════════ DEVOTIONAL ~ PASTOR CHRIS ═══════════════ FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7TH 2025 ═══════════════ GOD’S ONE AND ONLY ══════════════ 📖No man hath seen God at any time; the only begotten Son, which is in the bosom of the Father, he hath declared him (John 1:18). What we just read provides one of the most extraordinary expressions of the Son of God. It emphasizes that no one has seen God face to face,which is a significant point. Then it refers to Jesus as the “only begotten Son.” The Greek term used for begotten is “Monogenēs,” which means the one and only or one of a kind, unique, with no other like Him. Jesus is described here as the only born Son of the Father. But then we see something extraordinary about His mission, what He was born to do, in our theme verse: He came to make the Father known: “No man hath seen God at any time; the only begotten Son, which is in the bosom of the Father, he hath declared him.” The word declared is from the Greek “exēgeomai” which means that Jesus, God’s born-Son, came to rehearse God to men. He came to show us what God is like in human form. He came to declare and act out the nature of God. Now, think about this: the life that He had is what He’s given you (1 John 5:11-12). And the Bible says as He is, so are we in this world (1 John 4:17). So, today, He’s called the “...first begotten of the dead...” (Revelation 1:5). This is because He heads up a new species, a new class of “Monogenēs”—people who have now been born of God as a result of the resurrection of Jesus Christ—by virtue of the New Birth (1 Peter 1:3). Recall what the Bible says in 1 John 3:1, “Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God....” We’re born-sons of God: “But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name: Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God” (John 1:12-13). James 1:18 says, “Of his own will begat he us with the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures.” We’re the first and the best; the one and only or one of a kind; unique. (Also read 1 Peter 2:9 AMPC). Hallelujah! PRAYER Dear Father, thank you for the blessing of eternal life for everyone who hears and receives the message of the Gospel. Today, many will hear and understand the depth of your love and the invitation to be born again and receive the divine life as the Gospel is preached around the world, in Jesus’ Name. Amen. 📚FURTHER STUDY: 1 John 5:11-13; 2 Corinthians 5:17; 1 John 4:17. 1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN Matthew 26:1-30 & Exodus 32-33 2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN Matthew 13:1-9 & Genesis 38 Share your inspiring testimony on www.rhapsodyofrealities.org/abilliontestimonies

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES

2/13/2025, 3:01:51 AM

═══════════════ RHAPSODY OF REALITIES, DAILY ═══════════════ DEVOTIONAL ~ PASTOR CHRIS ═══════════════ THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13TH 2025 ═══════════════ LOVE AND RIGHTEOUSNESS ══════════════ 📖For if by one man's offence death reigned by one; much more they which receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness shall reign in life by one, Jesus Christ (Romans 5:17). In our previous study, we talked about the gift of eternal life that’s imparted to be born again. Now, that wonderful gift of eternal life comes with two associate virtues: love and righteousness. You can’t get them anywhere else. Upon receiving eternal life, the love of God is automatically shed abroad in your heart by the Holy Spirit (Romans 5:5). Christ in you means the nature of God is in you, and God's nature is love. The Bible says, “...God is love...” (1 John 4:16). That love resides in your spirit; your responsibility is to let that love flow through you. 2 Corinthians 5:19 says, "To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation." Having reached out to us in love through Christ, He has given us the ministry of reconciliation, to win others and bring them into His love. The second thing is righteousness; Christ has made you righteous. Ephesians 4:24 says you were created in righteousness and true holiness. Romans 5:18-19 says, “Therefore as by the offence of one judgment came upon all men to condemnation; even so by the righteousness of one the free gift came upon all men unto justification of life. For as by one man's disobedience many were made sinners, so by the obedience of one shall many be made righteous.” Think about that! With all the sins you’ve ever committed, with all the evil you may have done, Jesus Christ, the Righteous One, gives you His righteousness. Now you can stand in the presence of God just like He does. You have become as pure as He is—washed, sanctified, justified in the Name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of God. And having received this divine nature of righteousness, you reign in life through Jesus Christ. Hallelujah! PRAYER Dear Father, I thank you for your liquid love that’s shed abroad in my heart, and the gift of righteousness by which I reign in life through Jesus Christ. I live in the power of your love and righteousness. Thank you for making me holy and blameless; I walk in the consciousness of this truth, in Jesus’ Name. Amen. 📚FURTHER STUDY: Romans 5:5; 2 Corinthians 5:21; Isaiah 61:10 1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN Matthew 28 & Leviticus 4-5 2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN Matthew 14:1-10 & Genesis 44

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES

2/9/2025, 8:58:57 AM

═══════════════ RHAPSODY OF REALITIES, DAILY ═══════════════ DEVOTIONAL ~ PASTOR CHRIS ═══════════════ SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9TH 2025 ═══════════════ USING HIS NAME WITH AUTHORITY ══════════════ 📖And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do it (John 14:13-14). When you study the words of the Master in the scripture above, you'll realize that He was referring to using His Name with authority; doing great works in His Name. He was emphasizing the power and authority vested in His Name, making it clear to us that this authority is effective in bringing about any desired result. Hallelujah! Let’s examine those words a bit more: first, He said, "If you shall ask anything in my name...." To ask here means to demand something. The Lord Jesus was referring to situations where you demand that something should happen in His Name. At such moments, He says, "I will cause it to happen." What an assurance! This is a demonstration of the authority we have in His Name. An example of this can be found in Acts chapter 3, where Peter and John encountered a man who had been crippled from birth. Peter simply used the Name of Jesus with the understanding of the authority that it wields. He understood what Jesus meant when He said, “And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do...” (John 14:13). As a result, Peter demanded healing for the man who was crippled from birth. The Bible says, “And he took him by the right hand, and lifted him up: and immediately his feet and ankle bones received strength. And he leaping up stood, and walked, and entered with them into the temple, walking, and leaping, and praising God” (Acts 3:7-8). This is precisely what Jesus was talking about—using His Name with authority. Recall what He said in John 10:25, "...I told you, and ye believed not: the works that I do in my Father's name, they bear witness of me." He commissioned us to do the same in His Name. We have the authority to speak to anything in His Name and have a miracle. You can speak to broken bones, blind eyes, and every challenging situation in His Name, and there’ll be a change. Glory to God! When you speak in His Name, He’s present with divine power to ensure that your words come to pass. He guarantees the results. This is the authority we've been given; it’s power beyond this world; power to change circumstances in His Name. Hallelujah! PRAYER Dear Father, thank you for the authority in the Name of Jesus. As I speak and act in His Name, every situation aligns with your will. Sickness, disease, poverty and every contrary condition bow to the Name of Jesus. I walk in this authority, manifesting your power in every area of my life, in Jesus' Name. Amen. 📚FURTHER STUDY: Acts 3:6-8 NKJV; Philippians 2:9-10; John 14:13-14 AMPC 1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN Matthew 26:57-75 & Exodus 36-37 2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN Matthew 13:24-33 & Genesis 40

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES

2/5/2025, 1:03:01 AM

═══════════════ RHAPSODY OF REALITIES, DAILY ═══════════════ DEVOTIONAL ~ PASTOR CHRIS ═══════════════ WEDNESDAY , FEBRUARY 5TH 2025 ══════════════ OUT OF THE JURISDICTION OF DARKNESS ═══════════════ 📖Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son (Colossians 1:13). Another vital blessing of our salvation in Christ Jesus is deliverance from the jurisdiction of darkness. Recall what we said salvation is in one of our previous studies: deliverance, wholeness, and preservation. The first step was the removal of sin. Jesus took away your sins and delivered you from the dominion of darkness. You’re now separated from the influence and control of darkness. Ephesians 1:21 says you’re seated with Christ in heavenly places, “Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come.” Can you see why, having received salvation, you don’t need another deliverance from Satan? You’re superior to Satan. Jesus told us to cast out demons. Mark 16:17 says, “And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out demons; they shall speak with new tongues.” In Luke 10:19, He said, “Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you.” He’s given you control, authority and dominion to tread on serpents and scorpions and over all the power of the enemy. Hallelujah! Never be afraid of demons; they’re under your feet. The Bible says God has raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus (Ephesians 2:6). You live in the Kingdom of His Love-Son where life and immortality reigns; and it’s a Kingdom of light. Praise God! PRAYER Dear Father, I thank you for translating me into the Kingdom of your dear Son, Jesus Christ. Satan has no authority over me, for I live in the glorious Kingdom of light. I walk in victory, free from the control of darkness, and I reign in life through Christ. Amen. 📚FURTHER STUDY: 2 Corinthians 5:17; Ephesians 5:8; 1 Peter 2:9 1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN Matthew 25:1-30 & Exodus 29-30 2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN Matthew 12:31-38 & Genesis 36

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES

2/1/2025, 9:21:57 AM

*RHAPSODY OF REALITIES* Rev. Chris Oyakhilome *THE INFLUENCE OF HIS KINGDOM* Saturday 01 February 2025 *Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence (John 18:36).* One of the charges for which Jesus was condemned was that He declared Himself to be a king. When Pilate asked Him, “Are you the king of the Jews?” Jesus replied, “…My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence” (John 18:36). Pilate, intrigued by Jesus’ response, sought further clarification regarding His kingship. He asked again, “Are you a king then?” Jesus elaborated, saying, “…To this end was I born, and for this cause came I into the world, that I should bear witness unto the truth. Every one that is of the truth heareth my voice” (John 18:37). The Lord Jesus stating that He was a king meant He was the ruler of a kingdom. But where was His kingdom? He clarified that His kingdom was not of this world, meaning it was foreign to this earthly realm. The rulers of the time couldn’t understand His kingdom because they couldn’t see it; they were perplexed by it. The next important point is that Jesus had a mission to extend the influence and power of His heavenly kingdom to this world. He came to bring the blessings, the goodness, and the power of His kingdom to a world full of pain, darkness and struggles. This world, filled with destruction and suffering, needed change, and Jesus came with His kingdom to effect that change. Hallelujah! Through salvation, He extended the goodness of His kingdom to humanity. Now that you’re born again, you’ve become a citizen of Christ’s glorious Kingdom: “Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light: Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son” (Colossians 1:12-13). Therefore, walk in the consciousness of the full blessings of the Kingdom, and spread the influence of His reign everywhere. You represent the Kingdom; you carry it everywhere you go, for it is within you: Luke 17:21, “Neither shall they say, Lo here! or, lo there! for, behold, the kingdom of God is within you.” You’re the extension of His Kingdom and its influence, for the Bible says, “…he shall see his seed, he shall prolong his days, and the pleasure of the LORD shall prosper in his hand” (Isaiah 53:10). *PRAYER:* *Dear Lord Jesus, I thank you for your heavenly Kingdom and its blessings, impact and influence in the earth and in the hearts of men. I live the life of the Kingdom, and I walk in the fullness of its blessings, spreading the influence of your reign everywhere. Amen.* *FURTHER STUDY* *Luke 4:43* But He said to them, I must preach the good news (the Gospel) of the kingdom of God to the other cities [and towns] also, for I was sent for this [purpose]. *Matthew 6:33* But seek (aim at and strive after) first of all His kingdom and His righteousness (His way of doing and being right), and then all these things taken together will be given you besides. *Luke 17:20-21* Asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God would come, He replied to them by saying, The kingdom of God does not come with signs to be observed or with visible display, 21 Nor will people say, Look! Here [it is]! or, See, [it is] there! For behold, the kingdom of God is within you [in your hearts] and among you [surrounding you]. *DAILY SCRIPTURE READING* *1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:* Matthew 22:15-46; Exodus 22-23 *2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:* Matthew 11:21-30; Genesis 32 .................... *May God bless and reward you for meditating on His Word Today* 🙏🏼

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES

1/31/2025, 3:46:05 AM

═══════════════ RHAPSODY OF REALITIES, DAILY ═══════════════ DEVOTIONAL ~ PASTOR CHRIS ═══════════════ FRIDAY,JANUARY 31ST 2025 ═══════════════ LIFTED INTO HIS CLASS ══════════════ 📖And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son (1 John 5:11). When you receive eternal life—which is the unfading, unending and indestructible life of God—you receive the very nature and righteousness of God. This life lifts you into God's class of being. Let me explain this to you because it’s so important. We often talk about who God is. God is not just a supernatural being who is so powerful that no one can resist Him, allowing Him to do whatever He pleases. While that’s true to some extent, there's more to God than just His power. The Bible tells us that God is holy, God is righteous, God is just, and God is love. He created everything, and nothing exists that He didn’t create. Everything belongs to Him. We are from God; He made us. He had a plan for us, and in His plan, He determined to give us eternal life so that we would be more than mere creatures. He gave us eternal life to lift us into His class of being. That’s what the Bible says in 2 Corinthians 5:17: “...If any man be in Christ, he is a new creature....” If you're born again, it means you’re in Christ, and if you’re in Christ, you’re a new creature, a new kind of man, a new type of being, in God's class of being. This doesn’t mean that you are equal with God but that you share in His nature. He remains your God and Heavenly Father, and He is greater than you, yet you can now relate with Him at a personal level, in a father-and- child relationship. Just as a child relates to the parent as a human being, not as a dog or cat that belongs to a different class, we have been lifted into God's class to relate with Him as associates of the God-kind. That’s what receiving eternal life means, and it’s the life that God has given to us through Jesus Christ. This is the good news we preach. This is the Gospel of Jesus Christ. This is why we proclaim it to the world that eternal life has come and that now, anyone who believes has been lifted into God's class of being. PRAYER Dear Father, thank you for the gift of eternal life through Jesus Christ. I rejoice because I have been lifted into your class of being, with your divine nature and righteousness. I’m a new creation, born again with your unfading, unending and indestructible life in me. I walk in the consciousness of this life every day, influencing my world with your power, in Jesus’ Name. Amen. 📚FURTHER STUDY: John 3:16; 2 Corinthians 5:17; 1 John 5:11-13; 2 Peter 1:4 1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN Matthew 21:33-22:1-14 & Exodus 20-21 2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN Matthew 11:11-20 & Genesis 31 To keep getting Rhapsody of Realities, order on www.rhapsodyofrealities.org or call +44 (0)1708 556 604

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES

2/2/2025, 9:34:18 PM

═══════════════ RHAPSODY OF REALITIES, DAILY ═══════════════ DEVOTIONAL ~ PASTOR CHRIS ═══════════════ MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3rd 2025 ══════════════ DELIVERANCE, COMPLETENESS AND PRESERVATION ═══════════════ 📖 For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation (Romans 10:10). The word “salvation” is a unique word that’s often only used by those who believe in Jesus Christ. While many may have a general idea of what it means, only a few have explored the Scriptures to grasp its true meaning and implications. Salvation, simply, means to deliver, to make whole, and to preserve. That’s what Jesus brought to us. He “saved” us, and the term 'saved' originates from the Greek word “sozo,” which embodies the full scope of what Jesus Christ's death, burial and resurrection achieved for mankind. So when we say that Jesus brought salvation, it means He brought deliverance, completeness and preservation. Thus, when you say you’re saved by Jesus Christ, it means He delivered you, made you complete, and preserved you. You’ve been delivered from the power of darkness, from sin, from fear, from death and Satan’s dominion, into God's perfect will. Colossians 1:12-14 says, “Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light: Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son: In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins.” Having been delivered, He brings you into that state of completeness, protecting you, and stopping anything or anyone from affecting the wholeness He has given you. Now that you’re born again, you’re whole, sound and exactly as He intended in His perfect will. Nothing is left out in your life. You’re perfected in Him. Hallelujah! This is why the understanding of the full message of salvation is important. Paul explained in his letter to the Roman Church, “But what saith it? The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach; That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation” (Romans 10:8-10). This is what we preach; that in Christ Jesus, you’ve been delivered, made whole and preserved. Blessed be God! PRAYER Dear Father, I thank you for the gift of salvation that I have received in Christ Jesus. I’m delivered, complete in Christ, and preserved in the state of wholeness and victory. My life is a testimony of your saving power, and I walk in your perfect will, and in the full blessings of the Gospel of Christ, in Jesus' Name. Amen. 📚FURTHER STUDY: Colossians 1:12-13; John 10:28; Colossians 2:10; Psalm 91:5-7 1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN Matthew 24:1-35 & Exodus 26-27 2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN Matthew 12:10-21 & Genesis 34

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES

2/11/2025, 11:19:22 AM

*Rhapsody Of Realities Daily Devotional* _Pastor Chris Oyakhilome_ _Tuesday, February 11th 2025_ *EXERCISE YOUR AUTHORITY IN CHRIST* _Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you_ *(Luke 10:19)* The Lord Jesus gave us power and authority, and you don’t need any special faith to exercise that authority. You don’t need to 'work up' faith to exercise your dominion in Christ. Therefore, simply take your place in Christ and *“…Resist the devil, and he will flee...”* (James 4:7). Perhaps there have been recurrent cases of sickness or other kinds of challenges with members of your family; exercise your authority! Declare, *“Satan, I command you to stop your manoeuvres and operations in my home and amongst my family members, in the Name of Jesus!"* Every demon will bow and leave. Sometimes, in some homes, there could be so much anger—everyone seems to be on edge—tension fills the air and no one knows why. You that are born again in that home should exercise authority over the demon of anger. Find a quiet place to pray, and then say, *“You spirit of anger, get out of this home.”* You don’t need to shout or jump around; just speak with authority and command the devil to leave. In Mark 16:17, the Lord Jesus said, *“And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils.…”* In Matthew 10:8 He said, *“Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils...."* Once you perceive or encounter situations that are caused or influenced by devils, don’t negotiate; exercise the authority that Christ has given you. Take for example you were in a place where a child suddenly started convulsing or experiencing a bout of seizures; cast the devil out and command it to return no more. Then, declare wholeness and perfection for that child. Jesus gave us absolute dominion over demons and the powers of darkness; therefore, cast them out in the Name of Jesus. Amen. *PRAYER* _Dear Father, I thank you for the authority you have given me in Christ Jesus. I declare that I walk in dominion, subduing every work of the enemy. By the power of the Holy Spirit, I exercise authority over every negative circumstance and demonic influence in my life, my home, and my environment. I thank you for the victory that is mine through Christ Jesus, and I live every day in the boldness of this authority, in Jesus’ Name. Amen._ *FURTHER STUDY* *Mark 16:17-18* And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; *18* They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover. ||* *Matthew 28:18-19* And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. *19* Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: *James 4:7* Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. *1 Year Bible Reading Plan:* Matthew 27:27-44 & Exodus 40 *2 Year Bible Reading Plan :* Matthew 13:44-52 & Genesis 42 *Good Morning* 😊