RHAPSODY OF REALITIES TEEVO PASTOR CHRIS SUNDAY, 15TH JUNE 2025 A SPIRITUAL STEWARD (You Have A Responsibility Of Intercession For Your Nation And Its People) TO THE BIBLE - Luke 19:44 “And level you, and your children within you, to the ground; and they will not leave in you one stone upon another, because you did not know the time of your visitation.” LET’S TALK Did you notice the word visitation in our opening scripture? Some think Jesus was simply talking about a mere visit, but that’s not what He meant. The word is translated from the Greek Episkopē, which refers to bishopri —the role or office of an overseer. An overseer has a responsibility: to watch over and take care of something. This gives us insight into the Master’s words. The Jews weren’t watchful, so they missed their time of visitation. This also brings to mind God’s instruction to Adam in Genesis 2:15: “to dress and keep” the Garden of Eden, meaning he was to watch over and care for it. In the same way, Jesus told His disciples, “Watch and pray” (Matthew 26:41, Mark 13:33). As Christians and members of the Church, we have a responsibility to be spiritually aware. If we don’t pray and intercede for others, both individuals and nations can suffer the consequences. Matthew 26:41 (AMPC) says, “... Keep awake (give strict attention, be cautious and active) and watch and pray….” 1 Timothy 2:1 urges us to pray for all people. Ignoring this instruction means neglecting our “bishopric”, our duty to watch over the spiritual state of those around us. God has given us understanding of His Word and the ability to discern the times. That’s why we must stay alert! Ezekiel 3:17 says, “Son of man, I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel; therefore hear a word from My mouth, and give them warning from Me.” We are watchmen and watchwomen, and one of the most powerful ways we fulfill this role is through prayer. Paul reiterated this in 1 Thessalonians 5:17: “Pray without ceasing,” and again in Colossians 4:2: “Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving.” Through prayer and spiritual discernment, we can thwart the plans of darkness and bring God’s peace to troubled places. GO DEEPER 1 Timothy 2:1-4 NIV 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. PRAY 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. DAILY BIBLE READING ONE YEAR Acts 4:32-5:1-11, 2 Chronicles 20-22 TWO YEAR 2 Corinthians 4:1-6, Isaiah 1 ACT Spend time in prayer today for your nation and it’s people. 📌𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐃𝐋𝐘 𝐉𝐎𝐈𝐍 𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐄𝐗𝐂𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐖𝐇𝐀𝐓𝐒𝐀𝐏𝐏 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐄𝐋 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐋𝐈𝐅𝐄 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐏𝐀𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐑 𝐂𝐇𝐑𝐈𝐒 𝐌𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐀𝐆𝐄𝐒📌👇👇 https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaIkJw3EawdvBJduPO21 FACEBOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/share/12KfyYoj1g7/ _*Follow Me On TikTok for MORE Videos*_ 👇👇 https://www.tiktok.com/@cy_priestking?_t=ZM-8wlpLjchw85&_r=1 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐨 𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐬, 𝐊𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐲 𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐓𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐌 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐄𝐋👇👇👇 https://t.me/+C0QImLbZhENmZGRk 𝑲𝑰𝑵𝑫𝑳𝒀 𝐒𝐇𝐀𝐑𝐄 𝑻𝑶 𝑯𝑬𝑳𝑷 𝑺𝑷𝑹𝑬𝑨𝑫 𝑻𝑯𝑬 𝑮𝑶𝑺𝑷𝑬𝑳 𝑻𝑶 𝑬𝑽𝑬𝑹𝒀 𝑴𝑨𝑵'𝑺 𝑾𝑶𝑹𝑳𝑫. 𝗧𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗞 𝗬𝗢𝗨🙏🙏🙏𝗚𝗢𝗗 𝗕𝗟𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗚𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗟𝗬🌹👏