R.O.R PRAYER 29TH APRIL, 2016

PRAYER
Dear Father, my faith in your Word is unshakeable, and my trust in you is absolute! I’m not moved by circumstances, because I know that come what may, I’ll forever be victorious. Your Word is my guiding light, causing me to make right, and wise decisions, and live right, for your glory, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

LEARN TO WAIT.

LEARN TO WAIT.

Cast not away therefore your confidence, which hath great recompense of reward. For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise (Hebrews 10:35-36).

The Bible is replete with accounts of men and women who achieved so much by adding patience to their faith; as did Abraham, Sarah, Joseph and Moses. This virtue is further developed through tribulations. “And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience” (Romans 5:3).

Many are impatient because they really don’t trust God, so they try to “help” Him bring His Word to pass quickly. Some have erred terribly in this regard, for example, King Saul; he was to wait for Samuel to come offer the sacrifice, in preparation for the war against the Philistines. Offering that sacrifice was exclusively the responsibility of Samuel the prophet; but when Samuel delayed, Saul couldn’t wait. He went ahead and offered the sacrifice.

Interestingly, he was still at it, when Samuel walked in. Samuel then said to him, “Thou hast done foolishly: thou hast not kept the commandment of the LORD thy God, which he commanded thee: for now would the LORD have established thy kingdom upon Israel for ever. But now thy kingdom shall not continue...“ (1 Samuel 13:13-14). God had made a promise to Saul that his dynasty would be forever, but Saul lost it. His demonstration of impatience cost him and his lineage the kingship.

Many still make similar mistakes today. Some people want to make major decisions, and instead of them to stay on the Word, which is divine counsel, direction, or guidance, they go ahead and do what’s on their minds, saying they prayed about it.

In your walk with the Lord, trust Him, and be patient. If you’re looking to Him for a miracle, trust Him, knowing that He never fails, and His timing is always perfect. James 1:4 says, “But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.” You need patience for a balanced, successful and stable Christian life.

PRAYER
Dear Father, my faith in your Word is unshakeable, and my trust in you is absolute! I’m not moved by circumstances, because I know that come what may, I’ll forever be victorious. Your Word is my guiding light, causing me to make right, and wise decisions, and live right, for your glory, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:
Colossians 3:12
James 1:2-4
Isaiah 28:16

1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Luke 23:26-49, 2 Samuel 4-6
2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
1 Corinthians 1:10-21, Psalm 139-140

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RHAPSODY OF REALITIES FRIDAY, 29TH APRIL.

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES FRIDAY, 29TH APRIL.

LEARN TO WAIT.

Cast not away therefore your confidence, which hath great recompense of reward. For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise (Hebrews 10:35-36).

The Bible is replete with accounts of men and women who achieved so much by adding patience to their faith; as did Abraham, Sarah, Joseph and Moses. This virtue is further developed through tribulations. “And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience” (Romans 5:3).

Many are impatient because they really don’t trust God, so they try to “help” Him bring His Word to pass quickly. Some have erred terribly in this regard, for example, King Saul; he was to wait for Samuel to come offer the sacrifice, in preparation for the war against the Philistines. Offering that sacrifice was exclusively the responsibility of Samuel the prophet; but when Samuel delayed, Saul couldn’t wait. He went ahead and offered the sacrifice.

Interestingly, he was still at it, when Samuel walked in. Samuel then said to him, “Thou hast done foolishly: thou hast not kept the commandment of the LORD thy God, which he commanded thee: for now would the LORD have established thy kingdom upon Israel for ever. But now thy kingdom shall not continue...“ (1 Samuel 13:13-14). God had made a promise to Saul that his dynasty would be forever, but Saul lost it. His demonstration of impatience cost him and his lineage the kingship.

Many still make similar mistakes today. Some people want to make major decisions, and instead of them to stay on the Word, which is divine counsel, direction, or guidance, they go ahead and do what’s on their minds, saying they prayed about it.

In your walk with the Lord, trust Him, and be patient. If you’re looking to Him for a miracle, trust Him, knowing that He never fails, and His timing is always perfect. James 1:4 says, “But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.” You need patience for a balanced, successful and stable Christian life.

PRAYER
Dear Father, my faith in your Word is unshakeable, and my trust in you is absolute! I’m not moved by circumstances, because I know that come what may, I’ll forever be victorious. Your Word is my guiding light, causing me to make right, and wise decisions, and live right, for your glory, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:
Colossians 3:12
James 1:2-4
Isaiah 28:16

1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Luke 23:26-49, 2 Samuel 4-6
2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
1 Corinthians 1:10-21, Psalm 139-140

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RHAPSODY OF REALITIES THURSDAY, 28TH APRIL.

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES THURSDAY, 28TH APRIL.

YOUR SOUL BELONGS TO GOD.

Behold, all souls are mine; as the soul of the father, so also the soul of the son is mine... (Ezekiel 18:4).

There’re those who ask if it’s possible for people to sell their souls to the devil. No one can sell his or her soul to the devil; the reason being that all souls belong to God. How can Satan possibly pay for the soul of any human being and with what “currency” exactly? God paid for the soul of every man, woman, boy, and girl, with the precious blood
of Jesus Christ (1 Peter 1:18-19).

Satan lies to a whole lot of Christians, deceiving them to think he’s in charge of their lives somehow, whereas he doesn’t have such rights. Jesus bought the whole field and paid for everyman. So, you can’t sell your soul to the devil. Even if you stood in front of the devil and said to him, “I sell my soul to you.” He couldn’t buy it. Your soul neither belongs to you nor Satan; it belongs to God.

Even when you give your heart to Jesus, you’re not “selling” your heart to Him either. The terminology of “giving your heart to Jesus” doesn’t really apply in the way we think a lot of times, as to “bundling” yourself up and giving yourself to Him. To give Him your heart is to give Him your attention. He said, “My son, give me thine heart, and let thine eyes observe my ways” (Proverbs 23:26). So, when we say, “Give your heart to the Lord”, we’re saying, “Turn over to Him; yield yourself to do His will.”

The reason you can do that is because He gave you the right; He took the right off Satan, gave it to you, and said, “Give me your heart and follow me!” He told the Israelites, “I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life...” (Deuteronomy 30:19). He told them to choose life! Serve God truly, with your life. Love Him with all your heart, for your soul belongs to Him.

It’s important to understand, nonetheless, that there’s such a term as ‘selling oneself to do evil.’ This means willingly yielding oneself to do evil or wickedness. In this way, one could be said to have ‘sold himself’ to the devil or evil. “And Ahab said to Elijah, Hast thou found me, O mine enemy? And he answered, I have found thee: because thou hast sold thyself to work evil in the sight of the LORD...But there was none like unto Ahab, which did sell himself to work wickedness in the sight of the LORD, whom Jezebel his wife stirred up” (1 Kings 21:20, 25).

CONFESSION
My life belongs to Jesus Christ. I’ve been crucified with Christ, nevertheless, I live, yet not I, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the flesh, I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me! God’s purpose is fulfilled in me, and I walk in His perfect will today and always! Hallelujah.

FURTHER STUDY:
1 Corinthians 3:23
Isaiah 43:1
Romans 14:7-9

1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Luke 22:66-23:1-25, 2 Samuel 1-3
2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
1 Corinthians 1:1-9, Psalm 137-138

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YOUR SOUL BELONGS TO GOD.

YOUR SOUL BELONGS TO GOD.

Behold, all souls are mine; as the soul of the father, so also the soul of the son is mine... (Ezekiel 18:4).

There’re those who ask if it’s possible for people to sell their souls to the devil. No one can sell his or her soul to the devil; the reason being that all souls belong to God. How can Satan possibly pay for the soul of any human being and with what “currency” exactly? God paid for the soul of every man, woman, boy, and girl, with the precious blood
of Jesus Christ (1 Peter 1:18-19).

Satan lies to a whole lot of Christians, deceiving them to think he’s in charge of their lives somehow, whereas he doesn’t have such rights. Jesus bought the whole field and paid for everyman. So, you can’t sell your soul to the devil. Even if you stood in front of the devil and said to him, “I sell my soul to you.” He couldn’t buy it. Your soul neither belongs to you nor Satan; it belongs to God.

Even when you give your heart to Jesus, you’re not “selling” your heart to Him either. The terminology of “giving your heart to Jesus” doesn’t really apply in the way we think a lot of times, as to “bundling” yourself up and giving yourself to Him. To give Him your heart is to give Him your attention. He said, “My son, give me thine heart, and let thine eyes observe my ways” (Proverbs 23:26). So, when we say, “Give your heart to the Lord”, we’re saying, “Turn over to Him; yield yourself to do His will.”

The reason you can do that is because He gave you the right; He took the right off Satan, gave it to you, and said, “Give me your heart and follow me!” He told the Israelites, “I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life...” (Deuteronomy 30:19). He told them to choose life! Serve God truly, with your life. Love Him with all your heart, for your soul belongs to Him.

It’s important to understand, nonetheless, that there’s such a term as ‘selling oneself to do evil.’ This means willingly yielding oneself to do evil or wickedness. In this way, one could be said to have ‘sold himself’ to the devil or evil. “And Ahab said to Elijah, Hast thou found me, O mine enemy? And he answered, I have found thee: because thou hast sold thyself to work evil in the sight of the LORD...But there was none like unto Ahab, which did sell himself to work wickedness in the sight of the LORD, whom Jezebel his wife stirred up” (1 Kings 21:20, 25).

CONFESSION
My life belongs to Jesus Christ. I’ve been crucified with Christ, nevertheless, I live, yet not I, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the flesh, I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me! God’s purpose is fulfilled in me, and I walk in His perfect will today and always! Hallelujah.

FURTHER STUDY:
1 Corinthians 3:23
Isaiah 43:1
Romans 14:7-9

1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Luke 22:66-23:1-25, 2 Samuel 1-3
2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
1 Corinthians 1:1-9, Psalm 137-138

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Rhapsody Of Realities: Confession For Thursday 28th April 2016

Rhapsody Of Realities
Confession For Thursday 28th April 2016

My life belongs to Jesus Christ. I’ve been crucified with Christ, nevertheless, I live, yet not I, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the flesh, I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me! God’s purpose is fulfilled in me, and I walk in His perfect will today and always! Hallelujah.

YOU'RE A DELIVERER.

YOU'RE A DELIVERER.

And saviours shall come up on mount Zion to judge the mount of Esau; and the kingdom shall be the Lord’s (Obadiah 1:21).

As Christians, we don’t need deliverance from the devil, for we’ve already been delivered: “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). You might then wonder why Jesus taught the disciples to pray, “And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil...” (Matthew 6:13).

Jesus gave His disciples and those in the Old Testament this model of prayer because, at the time, the evil one—Satan—still had power over them and God was their succour. So, they had to pray to Him to deliver them from the evil one. But in the New Testament, after the resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ, there’s no place in the Bible that suggests that we should pray about the devil, or ask God’s help against him. Satan and all his demons are under your feet; keep them there.

The most beautiful part isn’t that you’ve been delivered, but that you’ve been made a deliverer. Every Christian is a deliverer. We’re not the ones needing deliverance. We’re the ones giving deliverance. Our opening verse in the New International Version says, “Deliverers will go up on Mount Zion to govern the mountains of Esau. And the kingdom will be the LORD’s.”

We’re champions from Zion, anointed with the Holy Ghost and power to heal, bless, deliver and transform lives. We’re the hope of the world! You’re in the earth as an answer to the cry of many, to bring them out of darkness, into the glorious liberty of the sons of God. Hallelujah!

PRAYER
Dear Father, I thank you for making me the hope and light of the world, to bring deliverance and righteousness to many! I honour you for the awesome privilege to be a blessing to my world, as I impact many with the Gospel of Jesus Christ! Your grace is superabundant upon me today, to be fruitful, productive, and effective in the ministry of reconciliation, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:
Luke 4:18 The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised,

2 Corinthians 5:18-19 And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation; 19 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.

Romans 8:19 For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the sons of God.

1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Luke 22:39-65, 1 Samuel 29-31
2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Romans 16:12-27, Psalm 135-136

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RHAPSODY OF REALITIES WEDNESDAY, 27TH APRIL.

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES WEDNESDAY, 27TH APRIL.

YOU'RE A DELIVERER.

And saviours shall come up on mount Zion to judge the mount of Esau; and the kingdom shall be the Lord’s (Obadiah 1:21).

As Christians, we don’t need deliverance from the devil, for we’ve already been delivered: “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). You might then wonder why Jesus taught the disciples to pray, “And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from
evil...” (Matthew 6:13).

Jesus gave His disciples and those in the Old Testament this model of prayer because, at the time, the evil one—Satan—still had power over them and God was their succour. So, they had to pray to Him to deliver them from the evil one. But in the New Testament, after the resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ, there’s no place in the Bible that suggests that we should pray about the devil, or ask God’s help against him. Satan and all his demons are under your feet; keep them there.

The most beautiful part isn’t that you’ve been delivered, but that you’ve been made a deliverer. Every Christian is a deliverer. We’re not the ones needing deliverance. We’re the ones giving deliverance. Our opening verse in the New International Version says, “Deliverers will go up on Mount Zion to govern the mountains of Esau. And the kingdom will be the LORD’s.”

We’re champions from Zion, anointed with the Holy Ghost and power to heal, bless, deliver and transform lives. We’re the hope of the world! You’re in the earth as an answer to the cry of many, to bring them out of darkness, into the glorious liberty of the sons of God. Hallelujah!

PRAYER
Dear Father, I thank you for making me the hope and light of the world, to bring deliverance and righteousness to many! I honour you for the awesome privilege to be a blessing to my world, as I impact many with the Gospel of Jesus Christ! Your grace is superabundant upon me today, to be fruitful, productive, and effective in the ministry of reconciliation, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:
Luke 4:18 The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised,

2 Corinthians 5:18-19 And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation; 19 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.

Romans 8:19 For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the sons of God.

1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Luke 22:39-65, 1 Samuel 29-31
2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Romans 16:12-27, Psalm 135-136

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RHAPSODY OF REALITIES: PRAYER WEDNESDAY, 27TH APRIL.

PRAYER
Dear Father, I thank you for making me the hope and light of the world, to bring deliverance and righteousness to many! I honour you for the awesome privilege to be a blessing to my world, as I impact many with the Gospel of Jesus Christ! Your grace is superabundant upon me today, to be fruitful, productive, and effective in the ministry of reconciliation, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Satan Has Nothing In You!

Satan Has Nothing In You!

By Pastor Chris.

Now is the judgment of this world: now shall the prince of this world be cast out. And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me (John 12:31-32).
The Lord Jesus made a powerful statement while addressing His disciples during the closing moments of His earthly ministry. He said, "…for the prince of this world cometh, and hath nothing in me" (John 14:30). When you study the original Greek construction of that verse, what Jesus actually meant was that Satan had nothing to his advantage in Him (Jesus). What a confession!

Does Satan have anything in you? "No"; you might answer.
However, it’s not just by saying "No"; you have to make such declaration by faith in the Word of God, knowing that when Christ reproduced you through His Word, Satan had nothing in you. James 1:18 says, "Of his own will begat he us with the word of truth…." 1 Peter 1:23 says, "Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth forever." The Word of God that gave birth to you is perfect and incorruptible; therefore, nothing of darkness is in you.
Some people unknowingly invite the devil into their lives when they entertain fear, doubt, unbelief, sickness, infirmity, and failure. If any of these tries to attack you, declare, "The prince of this world has nothing in me!" Don’t bring anything of the devil into your life through negative talking. Your confession, should be, "I have the light of life: there’s nothing in my life that produces darkness or death; there’s nothing in my life that produces failure; there’s nothing in my life that produces weakness! The Lord is the strength of my life."

Ephesians 4:27 tells us not to give place to the devil; that shows he has no place in your life except you give him one. Don’t give Satan a chance; he’s got nothing to his advantage in you because you’re born of the Word. That’s the reality.

BE FAITHFUL WITH THE ANOINTING.

BE FAITHFUL WITH THE ANOINTING.

But the anointing which ye have received of him abideth in you...(1 John 2:27).

As a child of God, there’s an anointing on your life; it’s a divine enablement. Many mistake the anointing for the Spirit, but the anointing isn’t the Spirit. The Spirit gives the anointing; the anointing is a divine power. It’s that power of God that heals, delivers, removes burdens, and causes you to prosper. It brings you victory. It opens doors for you. It uplifts you, and causes you to fulfil the will of the Father. It accomplishes works beyond your human ability.

Another beautiful thing is that the anointing on your life can increase. Sometimes, people want to do more; they want to make more impact with the Gospel by reaching more people. Yes; that’s possible and commendable, but you need increased grace. God will have to increase the authority given to you; but first, you must be faithful with what you already have. If you’re faithful in using what you currently have, then He’ll cause a new anointing to come on you.

If you’re a leader in the house of God, for instance, and the Lord has committed fifty members to you to lead, be committed in praying and interceding for those fifty as you would for fifty thousand. If you’re not faithful with the fifty, even if you fast and pray for increase in membership, it may never happen, because the anointing can’t be increased without faithfulness.

Jesus said in Luke 16:10, “He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much.” It’s a spiritual principle. Choose to be faithful with whatever the Lord has committed to your hands. Don’t despise little beginnings, because your faithfulness with, and to that which may seem “little” today is what will take you to the next level.

PRAYER
Dear Lord, I thank you for your anointing upon my life, and for the privilege of being a minister of reconciliation. My spiritual fervour is at its peak, because I’m full of the Spirit. I’m faithful and effective in the ministry and assignment committed into my hands, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:
1 Corinthians 4:1-2 Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God. 2 Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful.

Luke 16:10 He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much.

1 Peter 4:10 As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.

1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Luke 20:20-21:1-4, 1 Samuel 20-22
2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Romans 15:10-19, Psalm 129-130

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RHAPSODY OF REALITIES: PRAYER TUESDAY, 26TH APRIL.

PRAYER

I delight in you, O Lord! You make my paths straight and plain. Your Word is within my heart, and I walk circumspectly, in your perfect will at every stage of my life, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:
Hebrews 10:7 

Then said I, Lo, I come (in the volume of the book it is written of me,) to do thy will, O God.

1 John 2:17 

And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.

Colossians 1:9-10 

9. For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding; 

10 That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God;

WALKING IN HIS PERFECT WILL.

WALKING IN HIS PERFECT WILL.

...that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God (Romans 12:2).

There’s the good will, the acceptable will, and the perfect will of God. Always, what the Lord desires is for us to walk in His perfect will. The perfect will is God’s design for you. That’s God’s definite will for your life.

A clean evidence of spiritual maturity is the ability to discern and walk in God’s perfect will for your life. And this isn’t something that’s difficult; God’s Word expresses His perfect thoughts and opinions, so you can trust the Word. Psalm 119:105 describes the Word as a lamp unto your feet, and a light unto your path. The Word gives you direction and guidance. So, you need to know God’s Word to understand and walk in His perfect will for you.

Praying fervently and consistently in tongues is equally very important in recognizing and walking in God’s perfect will. Praying in tongues, amongst its other benefits, conditions your spirit to be attuned and sensitive to the Holy Spirit, making it easier for you to receive direction and guidance in your spirit.

There’re people who are into certain jobs and businesses because it’s good, yet that’s not God’s perfect will for them. When you function in His good or acceptable will, you may or may not fulfil your destiny; you may or may not achieve God’s purpose for your life. Living in the perfect will of God is living in God’s best, because you’re in His exact plans and purpose for you at a particular time.

In your life, before you take any major steps or decisions, be sure to find out God’s perfect will by spending time in fellowship with the Holy Spirit, and meditation on the Word. Don’t settle for the good or acceptable will; walk in His perfect will. It’s the safest place to be.

PRAYER
I delight in you, O Lord! You make my paths straight and plain. Your Word is within my heart, and I walk circumspectly, in your perfect will at every stage of my life, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:
Hebrews 10:7 Then said I, Lo, I come (in the volume of the book it is written of me,) to do thy will, O God.

1 John 2:17 And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.

Colossians 1:9-10 For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding; 10 That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God;

1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Luke 22:1-38, 1 Samuel 26-28
2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Romans 16:1-11, Psalm 133-134

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RHAPSODY OF REALITIES TUESDAY, 26TH APRIL.

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES TUESDAY, 26TH APRIL.

WALKING IN HIS PERFECT WILL.

...that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God (Romans 12:2).

There’s the good will, the acceptable will, and the perfect will of God. Always, what the Lord desires is for us to walk in His perfect will. The perfect will is God’s design for you. That’s God’s definite will for your life.

A clean evidence of spiritual maturity is the ability to discern and walk in God’s perfect will for your life. And this isn’t something that’s difficult; God’s Word expresses His perfect thoughts and opinions, so you can trust the Word. Psalm 119:105 describes the Word as a lamp unto your feet, and a light unto your path. The Word gives you direction and guidance. So, you need to know God’s Word to understand and walk in His perfect will for you.

Praying fervently and consistently in tongues is equally very important in recognizing and walking in God’s perfect will. Praying in tongues, amongst its other benefits, conditions your spirit to be attuned and sensitive to the Holy Spirit, making it easier for you to receive direction and guidance in your spirit.

There’re people who are into certain jobs and businesses because it’s good, yet that’s not God’s perfect will for them. When you function in His good or acceptable will, you may or may not fulfil your destiny; you may or may not achieve God’s purpose for your life. Living in the perfect will of God is living in God’s best, because you’re in His exact plans and purpose for you at a particular time.

In your life, before you take any major steps or decisions, be sure to find out God’s perfect will by spending time in fellowship with the Holy Spirit, and meditation on the Word. Don’t settle for the good or acceptable will; walk in His perfect will. It’s the safest place to be.

PRAYER
I delight in you, O Lord! You make my paths straight and plain. Your Word is within my heart, and I walk circumspectly, in your perfect will at every stage of my life, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:
Hebrews 10:7 Then said I, Lo, I come (in the volume of the book it is written of me,) to do thy will, O God.

1 John 2:17 And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.

Colossians 1:9-10 For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding; 10 That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God;

1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Luke 22:1-38, 1 Samuel 26-28
2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Romans 16:1-11, Psalm 133-134

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RHAPSODY OF REALITIES: CONFESSION 25TH APRIL, 2016

CONFESSION
I’m bold and very courageous! I take giant strides today on the basis of the Word! By my faith in the Word, I see the invisible and do the impossible, for the Word in me is a propelling force! I’m triumphant in my going out and in my coming in, by the ability of God’s Spirit at work in me! Hallelujah!

TAKE THE STEP OF FAITH.

TAKE THE STEP OF FAITH.

But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him (Hebrews 11:6).

Every child of God has faith. The Bible says God has given to every man the measure of faith (Romans 12:3). However, a lot of time, some aren’t bold to act their faith. For example, during a Church meeting, there could be someone who has a word of prophecy, but instead of going ahead to proclaim it, he’s nervous and unable to summon enough boldness to do so.

The person could be thinking, “I’ve never prophesied before; how can I just stand up in this crowd and start prophesying?” With such thoughts going through his mind, his faith dissipates, and the opportunity passes by, without him fulfilling God’s plan for the hour. Whereas, the one who’s filled with the Spirit doesn’t even wait to get the full message before he stands up to give the Word. Once he hears a sentence from the Spirit, he steps out in faith to give it. And as he begins, the Spirit leads him on and on until he gives the full message.

To walk in the Spirit is to walk by faith; and faith is active, not passive. It’s the response of the human spirit to the Word of God. So, always be bold to act your faith. When God’s Word comes to you, act on it. Take a step of faith. Imagine what the Lord said to Abraham, “...Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father’s house, unto a land that I will shew thee” (Genesis 12:1). The Bible tells us that Abraham, without knowing where he was going, obeyed. He took a step of faith.

Noah did the same thing; he took a step of faith on the basis of the words He received from God: “By faith Noah, being warned of God of things not seen as yet, moved with fear, prepared an ark to the saving of his house...” (Hebrews 11:7). Take a step of faith today, by boldly acting on the Word.

CONFESSION
I’m bold and very courageous! I take giant strides today on the basis of the Word! By my faith in the Word, I see the invisible and do the impossible, for the Word in me is a propelling force! I’m triumphant in my going out and in my coming in, by the ability of God’s Spirit at work in me! Hallelujah!

FURTHER STUDY:
Hebrews 11:6-13

Acts 4:13 Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marvelled; and they took knowledge of them, that they had been with Jesus.

1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Luke 21:5-38, 1 Samuel 23-25
2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Romans 15:20-33, Psalm 131-132

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RHAPSODY OF REALITIES MONDAY, 25TH APRIL.

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES MONDAY, 25TH APRIL.

TAKE THE STEP OF FAITH.

But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him (Hebrews 11:6).

Every child of God has faith. The Bible says God has given to every man the measure of faith (Romans 12:3). However, a lot of time, some aren’t bold to act their faith. For example, during a Church meeting, there could be someone who has a word of prophecy, but instead of going ahead to proclaim it, he’s nervous and unable to summon enough boldness to do so.

The person could be thinking, “I’ve never prophesied before; how can I just stand up in this crowd and start prophesying?” With such thoughts going through his mind, his faith dissipates, and the opportunity passes by, without him fulfilling God’s plan for the hour. Whereas, the one who’s filled with the Spirit doesn’t even wait to get the full message before he stands up to give the Word. Once he hears a sentence from the Spirit, he steps out in faith to give it. And as he begins, the Spirit leads him on and on until he gives the full message.

To walk in the Spirit is to walk by faith; and faith is active, not passive. It’s the response of the human spirit to the Word of God. So, always be bold to act your faith. When God’s Word comes to you, act on it. Take a step of faith. Imagine what the Lord said to Abraham, “...Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father’s house, unto a land that I will shew thee” (Genesis 12:1). The Bible tells us that Abraham, without knowing where he was going, obeyed. He took a step of faith.

Noah did the same thing; he took a step of faith on the basis of the words He received from God: “By faith Noah, being warned of God of things not seen as yet, moved with fear, prepared an ark to the saving of his house...” (Hebrews 11:7). Take a step of faith today, by boldly acting on the Word.

CONFESSION
I’m bold and very courageous! I take giant strides today on the basis of the Word! By my faith in the Word, I see the invisible and do the impossible, for the Word in me is a propelling force! I’m triumphant in my going out and in my coming in, by the ability of God’s Spirit at work in me! Hallelujah!

FURTHER STUDY:
Hebrews 11:6-13

Acts 4:13 Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marvelled; and they took knowledge of them, that they had been with Jesus.

1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Luke 21:5-38, 1 Samuel 23-25
2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Romans 15:20-33, Psalm 131-132

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RHAPSODY OF REALITIES: CONFESSION SATURDAY, 23RD APRIL.

CONFESSION
I’ve obtained an inheritance, which is imperishable and undefiled! I’ve been blessed with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ. I’m a success forever. The world is mine! My life is the testimony, and revelation of God’s grace, wisdom, perfection, and righteousness. Blessed be God!

FURTHER STUDY:
Romans 8:16-17 The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God:17 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.

3 John 1:2 Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.

Psalm 115:15-16 Ye are blessed of the LORD which made heaven and earth.16 The heaven, even the heavens, arethe LORD'S: but the earth hath he given to the children of men.

NO FAILURE OR DEFEAT.

NO FAILURE OR DEFEAT.

According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue (2 Peter 1:3).

The life that we’ve been called to live in Christ is the transcendent life. It’s far removed from failure and defeat, because we’re associates of the God-kind. We’re joint heirs with Christ. Why then should any Christian suffer defeat and pain, when he’s a joint-heir with Christ?

God had a plan, to make you one with Christ. That plan has already materialised. 1 Corinthians 6:17 says, “But he that is joined unto the Lord is one spirit.” Now that you’re born again, you’re one with the Lord. You’ve come into union with Christ. You’re not one who’s struggling to attain God’s level; you’re already one with Him.

Therefore, sickness, disease and infirmity shouldn’t have a place in your body. Failure of any kind isn’t, and shouldn’t be, a part of your life. Satan isn’t a factor either, because you’re seated with Christ in heavenly places, far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that’s named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come. You’re superior to Satan and his cohorts.

Moreover, Ephesians 1:3 says, “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ.” You might say, “But He only blessed us with all spiritual blessings”; no, understand that the spiritual controls the physical. The lesser is included in the greater. So, if you’re blessed with all spiritual blessings, then you have automatically been blessed with all physical blessings. This means that there’s nothing you don’t have.

No wonder Paul said, “...all things are yours” (1 Corinthians 3:21). Everything you require for the life of absolute success, victory, dominion, glory and righteousness has already been granted you in Christ. That’s what we read in our opening verse. So, as a Christian, poverty is unnecessary, because you’re the seed of Abraham. The reason many suffer is their lack of knowledge: “My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge...” (Hosea 4:6).

Get to know who you are. You were called to a life of glory and excellence, not failure and defeat. Live every day with this consciousness.

CONFESSION
I’ve obtained an inheritance, which is imperishable and undefiled! I’ve been blessed with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ. I’m a success forever. The world is mine! My life is the testimony, and revelation of God’s grace, wisdom, perfection, and righteousness. Blessed be God!

FURTHER STUDY:
Romans 8:16-17 The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God:17 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.

3 John 1:2 Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.

Psalm 115:15-16 Ye are blessed of the LORD which made heaven and earth.16 The heaven, even the heavens, arethe LORD'S: but the earth hath he given to the children of men.

1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Luke 20:1-19, 1 Samuel 18-19
2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Romans 15:1-9, Psalm 127-128

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RHAPSODY OF REALITIES SATURDAY, 23RD APRIL.

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES SATURDAY, 23RD APRIL.

NO FAILURE OR DEFEAT.

According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue (2 Peter 1:3).

The life that we’ve been called to live in Christ is the transcendent life. It’s far removed from failure and defeat, because we’re associates of the God-kind. We’re joint heirs with Christ. Why then should any Christian suffer defeat and pain, when he’s a joint-heir with Christ?

God had a plan, to make you one with Christ. That plan has already materialised. 1 Corinthians 6:17 says, “But he that is joined unto the Lord is one spirit.” Now that you’re born again, you’re one with the Lord. You’ve come into union with Christ. You’re not one who’s struggling to attain God’s level; you’re already one with Him.

Therefore, sickness, disease and infirmity shouldn’t have a place in your body. Failure of any kind isn’t, and shouldn’t be, a part of your life. Satan isn’t a factor either, because you’re seated with Christ in heavenly places, far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that’s named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come. You’re superior to Satan and his cohorts.

Moreover, Ephesians 1:3 says, “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ.” You might say, “But He only blessed us with all spiritual blessings”; no, understand that the spiritual controls the physical. The lesser is included in the greater. So, if you’re blessed with all spiritual blessings, then you have automatically been blessed with all physical blessings. This means that there’s nothing you don’t have.

No wonder Paul said, “...all things are yours” (1 Corinthians 3:21). Everything you require for the life of absolute success, victory, dominion, glory and righteousness has already been granted you in Christ. That’s what we read in our opening verse. So, as a Christian, poverty is unnecessary, because you’re the seed of Abraham. The reason many suffer is their lack of knowledge: “My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge...” (Hosea 4:6).

Get to know who you are. You were called to a life of glory and excellence, not failure and defeat. Live every day with this consciousness.

CONFESSION
I’ve obtained an inheritance, which is imperishable and undefiled! I’ve been blessed with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ. I’m a success forever. The world is mine! My life is the testimony, and revelation of God’s grace, wisdom, perfection, and righteousness. Blessed be God!

FURTHER STUDY:
Romans 8:16-17 The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God:17 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.

3 John 1:2 Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.

Psalm 115:15-16 Ye are blessed of the LORD which made heaven and earth.16 The heaven, even the heavens, arethe LORD'S: but the earth hath he given to the children of men.

1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Luke 20:1-19, 1 Samuel 18-19
2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Romans 15:1-9, Psalm 127-128

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RHAPSODY OF REALITIES: PRAYER FRIDAY, 22ND APRIL.

PRAYER
Dear Lord, I’m grateful that you made me a peculiar treasure unto you, and called me to a life of glory, excellence, and dominion. Thank you for setting me on the path of life: the path of righteousness and of glory, in Christ Jesus! I walk in divine wisdom, today and always, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:
Colossians 3:15-16 And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.

1 John 4:4 Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.

Romans 8:35-38 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? 36 As it is written, For thy sake we are killed all the day long; we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter. 37 Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.38 For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come,

1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Luke 19:28-48, 1 Samuel 16-17
2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Romans 14:12-23, Psalm 125-126

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THE ANSWER IS IN YOU.

THE ANSWER IS IN YOU.

For we are God’s [own] handiwork (His workmanship), recreated in Christ Jesus, [born anew] that we may do those good works which God predestined (planned beforehand) for us [taking paths which He prepared ahead of time], that we should walk in them [living the good life which He prearranged and made ready for us to live] (Ephesians 2:10 AMP).

As a Christian, there’s no challenge or problem strong enough to destroy you, because the greater One lives in you. You’re more than a conqueror. Before you were born, God already knew every problem you’d ever face, and made you a victor. The reason God allows problems or challenges come to you is that He already put the solution inside you. Problems gravitate towards their solution. So, when you face challenges, don’t cower or fret; rather, rejoice, for it’s your opportunity to manifest the glory of God.

1 Corinthians 10:13 says, “...but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able....” God doesn’t mind that you’re facing a challenge in your life, because He knows that by acting on the Word, you can change the situation and turn it into a testimony that’ll glorify His Name.

It doesn’t matter what you may be going through, just know that you have the answer in you. That’s why He says, “...count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations” (James 1:2).

Romans 8:28 says, “All things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to His purpose.” God has prepared a glorious life for you; a life of advantage, victory, dominion and joy; He didn’t prepare your life for defeat or failure! You’re His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for glory and excellence. Live the good life that He prearranged for you.

PRAYER
Dear Lord, I’m grateful that you made me a peculiar treasure unto you, and called me to a life of glory, excellence, and dominion. Thank you for setting me on the path of life: the path of righteousness and of glory, in Christ Jesus! I walk in divine wisdom, today and always, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:
Colossians 3:15-16 And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.

1 John 4:4 Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.

Romans 8:35-38 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? 36 As it is written, For thy sake we are killed all the day long; we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter. 37 Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.38 For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come,

1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Luke 19:28-48, 1 Samuel 16-17
2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Romans 14:12-23, Psalm 125-126

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