*RHAPSODY OF REALITIES* _Pastor Chris Oyakhilome_ Sunday, February 2nd 2025 *YOUR OFFERING MAKES A DIFFERENCE* *_And the king went to Gibeon to sacrifice there; for that was the great high place: a thousand burnt offerings did Solomon offer upon that altar (1 Kings 3:4)._* In 1 Kings 3, when Solomon became king of Israel, he was deeply troubled. He knew he was not the firstborn son, and his mother, Bathsheba, was not the first wife of his father, David. Solomon understood that his position as king would bring challenges because he had older brothers who despised both him and his mother. For example, when you study the accounts in 1 Kings 2, Solomon's older brother Adonijah attempted to usurp the throne, and Solomon later ordered the execution of Adonijah, Joab, and Shimei to secure his reign. These show the violent and unstable environment in which Solomon ascended the throne. So, despite being king, he faced several threats to his life and position. He knew he had to do something beyond the ordinary to secure his reign and separate himself from the danger around him. What did Solomon do? He offered an extraordinary sacrifice to God. 1 Kings 3:4 says, *_"And the king went to Gibeon to sacrifice there; for that was the great high place: a thousand burnt offerings did Solomon offer upon that altar."_* Solomon was determined to put everything on the line in his worship to God. Today, we can learn from what Solomon did. It’s one of the ways to move forward and establish yourself where God has placed you. *PRAYER* *_Dear Father, thank you for the opportunity to give into your Kingdom. I refuse to be subject to the limitations of this world, for Christ is my riddance as well as my advantage. I align myself with your divine principles, ensuring progress and prosperity in every area of my life. Thank you for separating me from the forces of poverty and wickedness, in Jesus' Name. Amen._* *FURTHER STUDY:* *2 Corinthians 9:6-10* But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully. *7* Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver. *8* And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work: *9* (As it is written, He hath dispersed abroad; he hath given to the poor: His righteousness remaineth for ever. *10* Now he that ministereth seed to the sower both minister bread for your food, and multiply your seed sown, and increase the fruits of your righteousness;) *Luke 6:38* give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again. *1 Kings 3:5-13* 1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN : Matthew 23 & Exodus 24-25 2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN : Matthew 12:1-9 & Genesis 33 If you are not yet born again, we invite you to make Jesus Christ the LORD of your life by praying thus: *_“O Lord God, I believe with all my heart in Jesus Christ, Son of the living God. I believe He died for me and God raised Him from the dead. I believe He’s alive today. I confess with my mouth that Jesus Christ is the Lord of my life from this day. Through Him and in His Name, I have eternal life; I’m born again. Thank you Lord for saving my soul! I’m now a child of God. Hallelujah!”_* 🌍 🔥💥4️⃣0️⃣ Days to Go! 💥🔥🌍 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗕𝗜𝗚𝗚𝗘𝗦𝗧 𝗚𝗟𝗢𝗕𝗔𝗟 𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗖𝗥𝗨𝗦𝗔𝗗𝗘 𝗜𝗦 𝗔𝗟𝗠𝗢𝗦𝗧 𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘! ✨ Healing Streams Live Healing Services with Pastor Chris 🗓 Date: Friday, 14th – Sunday, 16th March 2025 ⏰ Time: 2 PM (GMT+1) daily Get ready to experience life-changing miracles, healing, and divine transformation! 💻 Register Now: https://healingstreams.tv/zone/GEMHLS 📌 Partner with us and send healing to the nations: https://bit.ly/Sendhealingtothenations 📌 Mark your calendars, spread the word, and prepare your heart for an unforgettable encounter with God! #healingstreams #hslhs #hslhswithpastorchris #healingtothenations #yearofcompeleteness #march2025hslshs #cesouthrenafricaregion #cegerminston