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ChrisOyakhilome

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WEDNESDAY1PRAYINGFORLOSTSOULS

THURSDAY2AUTHORITYOVERDEMONS

FRIDAY3YOUCANFREEYOURSELF

SATURDAY4STIRYOURSPIRITFORANSWERS

SUNDAY5MAKETHERIGHTCONFESSIONS

MONDAY6ACCEPTREBUKEANDCORRECTION

TUESDAY7YOURLIFEISTHEREALMESSAGE

WEDNESDAY8CONSISTENTPROGRESS

THURSDAY9WE’RECHRIST’SEPISTLES

FRIDAY10YOU’VEGOTTO“WRITE…”

SATURDAY11WRITINGTHEWORDINYOURHEART

SUNDAY12OURSUBSTITUTEINDEATHANDRESURRECTION

MONDAY13FILLYOURHEARTWITHTHERIGHTWORDS

TUESDAY14THEGREATESTSTORYEVERTOLD

WEDNESDAY15THELOVEOFTHEFATHER

THURSDAY16SOUNDISALIVINGTHING

FRIDAY17LIVEABOVENEEDS

SATURDAY18CRUCIFIEDWITHCHRIST

SUNDAY19“CUTOFFTHESUPPLY”

MONDAY20CONCEPTUALIZEANDACT

TUESDAY21WHENFAITHISBROKE

WEDNESDAY22DON’TVOIDYOURFAITH

THURSDAY23USEYOURFAITH

FRIDAY24THEFULLEXPRESSIONOFHIM

SATURDAY25FINANCIALDISCIPLINE

SUNDAY26PERFECTANDEXCELLENTBYNATURE

MONDAY27FAITHFORSOULWINNING

TUESDAY28YOUHAVEFAITHTORULEYOURWORLD

WEDNESDAY29IMPACTINGLIVESWITHTHEGOSPEL

THURSDAY30BOLDLYDECLAREYOURFAITH

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Hurray! Your favourite daily devotional, Rhapsody of Realities, is nowavailable in 2010 languages and still counting. Now in its 20th year inprint, the2020editionof thedevotionalhasbeenpackagedtoenhanceyour spiritual growth and development and position you for resoundingsuccess throughout theyear.The life-changing truths in thiseditionwillrefresh, transform and prepare you for a very fulfilling, fruitful, andrewardingexperiencewithGod’sWord.Thelife-changingtruthsinthiseditionwillrefresh,transformandprepareyou for a very fulfilling, fruitful, and rewarding experience with God’sWord.

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Readandcarefullymeditateoneacharticle.SayingtheprayersandconfessionsaloudtoyourselfdailywillensuretheresultsofGod’sWordthatyou’respeakingcometopassinyourlife.

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Butifourgospelbehid,itishidtothemthatarelost:Inwhomthegodofthisworldhathblindedthemindsofthemwhichbelievenot,lestthelightoftheglorious

gospelofChrist,whoistheimageofGod,shouldshineuntothem(2Corinthians4:3-4).

rom the scripture above, it’s clear that it’s Satan that hasblindedtheeyesofthosewhohaven’tbelievedtheGospel.But

Satanandalldemonsaresubject toyouinJesus’Name;noexception.Wehave complete authority over them. But some people have asked,“How about thewords of Jesus to His disciples when they askedwhythey couldn’t cast a certain demon out, andHe replied,“Howbeit thiskindgoethnotoutbutbyprayerandfasting”(Matthew17:21)?First,notice thatJesusdidn’tsay itwasn’tpossible for themtocast thedevilout.Moreover,thatwasbeforetheredemptivedeathandresurrectionofJesus.Havingspoiledallprincipalityandpower,itdoesn’trequireprayingandfastingforyoutocastanyofthemoutnow.Theauthorityhasbeengiventous(Colossians2:15;Matthew28:18-19).

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When you have a friend or loved one whom you’ve discerned isbeingheldbondagebySatan from receiving theGospel, cast thedevilout.Yousay,“Ibreakthepowerofthedeviloverhismind,overhis life,andIclaimhissalvationandcall itdone, inJesus’Name! Idecreethathe’dcometotheLord!Ireleaseministeringspiritstogoforthandguidehispathuntosalvation,anditshallbeso,intheNameoftheLordJesus!”

However, after making those declarations, continue to intercede,becausethere’salsothepartoftheperson’sownwilltoserveGod.EvenafterSatan’s influence isbroken, it’sup toan individual tomakeuphismindtoservetheLord.Thepartthatinvolvestheindividual’swillrequirespersistentintercession.Ifyou’regoingtoinfluenceaman’swill,youcan’tjustdoitbytheprayeroffaith;ithastobebytheprayerofintercession.

PRAYEREvennow,Iprayforlostsoulsaroundtheworld,thatthemessageof salvation will shine through their hearts, as they receive andembracetherighteousnessofChristintheGospel,inJesus’Name.Amen.

FURTHERSTUDY:

1Timothy2:1-4;Ezekiel22:30

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Luke9:1-17;Joshua10-12


Romans5:12-21;Psalm104

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Andthesesignsshallfollowthemthatbelieve;Inmynameshalltheycastoutdevils;theyshallspeakwithnew

tongues(Mark16:17).

ntil Jesus came, people didn’t have the accurate informationabout demons and evil spirits. A lot of things thatmany had

thoughtwereordinarywereshownbyJesustobespiritual.For example, He made us aware that most sicknesses and

diseaseshaddevilsbehindthem.Whentheybroughtsomeonewhowasdeaf anddumb toHim, theBible saysHe cast the spirit out.And rightaway,thedeafearswereunstoppedandthepersonbegantohear,andthedumbtonguewasloosened.Luke11:14says,“Andhewascastingoutadevil,and itwasdumb.And itcame topass,when thedevilwasgoneout,thedumbspake;andthepeoplewondered.”

Mark1:32-34revealsthesametruth:“Andateven,whenthesundidset,theybroughtuntohimallthatwerediseased,andthemthatwerepossessedwithdevils.Andallthecitywasgatheredtogetheratthedoor.Andhehealedmanythatweresickofdiversdiseases,

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and cast out many devils; and suffered not the devils to speak,because they knew him.” There’re many today that are ignorant ofdemonicactivities.But thereality is, there’reevilspirits thatarerunningpeople’s lives. Sometimes, you find someone who has a fierce andviolent temper. They said his father was like that, and he thinks it’snormal,butit’snot.It’sevilspiritsthatmakethosethingshappen.

TheBibletalksofuncleanspirits,whichalsomakepeopleunclean,and do evil things in the lives of human beings. Some of them areresponsibleforthefrustrationssomepeopleexperienceintheirlives.Youfind very successful people in various fields who suddenly fall back toemptiness.They loseeverything,not knowing they’rebeing invadedbydemonicforces.

ButthanksbeuntoGod!InChrist,youhaveauthorityoverdemonstocastthemoutfromyouraffairs.Youdon’tneedaministertohelpyoucastoutdemons.JesussaideveryoneofuswhobelievesinHimwouldcastoutdevilsinHisName(Mark16:17);it’sasignofourdivinity.So,ifthere’vebeeneventsandactionsaroundyou thatyou’reuncomfortablewith,andyouperceiveSatantobebehindthem,casthimout!

CONFESSIONThank you, blessed Lord, formy authority in Christ over demonsand the powers of darkness. Even now, I walk in the light of thisauthoritybyforbiddingSatanandhisdemonsfromexertinguponorinfluencing anything that has to do with me. I hold off demonicactivities inmyfamilyandworkplace today, in theNameofJesus.Amen.

FURTHERSTUDY:

Matthew10:8;Mark1:33-34;Acts8:6-7

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NowyearecleanthroughthewordwhichIhavespokenuntoyou(John15:3).

here’s a strong connection between bad habits and demonicinfluence; and frankly, they flow into each other. The human

personisaspirit,andso,ifhehasahabit,it’saspiritualhabit.Habitsareformedfromrepetitionofactions.There’regoodhabitsandthere’rebadhabits. If you practise good actions, they result in good habits; if youpractisebadactions,theyresultinbadhabits.

Satan often takes the opportunity of bad habits to manipulatepeople.However,hecan’tforcehiswilluponanyoneordinarily;rather,it’saboutmanyieldinghimself to thedevilor refusingtodoso. Ifheyieldshimself tothedevil, thenthedevil takesadvantageofhim.Mostpeopleyieldthemselveswithoutrealizingthey’redoingit.Hence,walkinginthespiritandtheknowledgeoftheWordisvitaltoavictoriousChristianlife.

Inouropeningscripture,Jesussaid,“NowyearecleanthroughthewordwhichIhavespokenuntoyou.”ThismeanstheWordofGodisacleanser;itpurifiesyou.IfyoutaketheWordofGodandmeditateon

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it, it’ll rid you of anything that’s unwholesomeor unclean. It’ll eradicatethedarknessfromyourlife.

Once,Iwasministeringtoalady,andrebukingthedevil fromher,andtherewasayoungmanstandingbehindmeamongthosewhowerewatching.WhenIwasdone,hegotmyattentionandsaid,“Pastor,Iusedtohavethesameproblemthatyoujustdealtwithinthatlady.Ihadthosesameevilspiritsinme.”Isaid,“Sowhathappened?”Hesaid,“Throughmeditation onGod’sWord, they all leftme.” That’s the power ofGod’sWord!

Youdon’tneedtohavedeliveranceservicestocastoutdevilsfromChristians;teachthemtheWord.TheChristianissuperiortoSatan;he’sseatedwithChrist, faraboveprincipalityandpower.So, if you’vebeenundersomedemonicattacksor influence, ifyou’dconsciouslymeditateonGod’sWord,you’llfreeyourself.Youcansay,“IntheNameofJesusChrist,IbreaktheinfluenceofSatanandevilspiritsovermylifeandmyactionsandrefusetoyieldtotheirswayhenceforth!”

CONFESSIONIwalk inperfectionandexcellence, producingworksand fruitsofrighteousness,becauseIliveintheWord.TheWordofGodhastheascendancyinmylifeandpurifiesmethroughandthrough—spirit,soulandbody. I’msensitivetotheleadingoftheHolySpirit inmylife,whocausesmetowalkinGod’sperfectwillandinthegloryofGod.Amen.

FURTHERSTUDY:

John8:32;Galatians5:1RSV;Psalm119:9AMPC

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Forhethatspeakethinanunknowntonguespeakethnotuntomen,butuntoGod:fornomanunderstandethhim;howbeitinthespirithespeakethmysteries(1

Corinthians14:2).

ometimes, people experience certain things in their lives thatthey shouldn’t and are completely at a loss for answers. For

example,youcouldfindthatasaChristian,youseemtobeexperiencingacertainkindofpainordiscomfortthatwouldn’tgoaway.Youmighthaveprayed, rebuked the pain, and even rebuked the devil, but to no avail.Now,you’rewonderingwhattheproblemcouldbe.Looktoyourspiritfortheanswer.

AsGod’schildren,we’reneverinthedarkaboutanything.Youcanknowanything,ifyou’ddowhattheScripturesays.Speakintonguesandreceive answers from your spirit; your inner man. Before long, themysteryaboutthatsituationwillcometoyourunderstanding.Jesussaid,“...he that followethmeshall notwalk indarkness, but shall havethe lightof life” (John8:12).You’renotsupposed towalk indarkness

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aboutyour finances,yourhealth,yourcareer,business,ministryoranyareaofyourlife.

ThelightofGodisinyourspirit.TheBiblesays,“ThespiritofmanisthecandleoftheLord,searchingalltheinwardpartsofthebelly”(Proverbs 20:27). If you have concerns about your health or aboutanything, speak in tongues.Don’t just run to thedoctorsorplacesyouthink you might find help. Consult with the Holy Spirit first; you’ll beamazedhowquicklyHislightandwisdomwillwellupwithinyou,showingyou precisely what to do. He’s in you to help you understand certainthingsaboutyourselfandaboutlife.He’llshowyouthefutureandguideyoutotakespecificstepsinlinewithHisplansforyourlife.Hallelujah!

PRAYERDearFather,thankyoufortheguidanceofyourSpirit.AsIspeakintongues,theeyesofmyunderstandingarefloodedwithlight.Idon’twalkindarkness,forIhavethelightoflifeinmyspirit.WitheverychallengeIface,yourlightandwisdomwellupwithinme,showingmepreciselywhat todo,howtodothemandwhentodothem, inJesus’Name.Amen.

FURTHERSTUDY:

Romans8:26-27;Jude1:20;1Corinthians2:11-12




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Takewithyouwords,andturntotheLORD:sayuntohim,Takeawayalliniquity,andreceiveusgraciously:so

willwerenderthecalvesofourlips(Hosea14:2).

ords are so important. As a matter of fact, words areeverything. Every time you speak, you shape your life and

future; you chart your course. You’re the product of your words.Therefore, it’sup toyou tochartyourcourse foragreaterandbrighterfuture,withyourwords.Don’ttalktopromotetheproblemsanddifficultiesyou’refacing;declareyourvictories.Havetherightwordsinyourmouth.

YoumayhavereadtheinspiringstoryoftheShunammitewomanin2 Kings 4:8-36. Even though her son had died, she hurried off to theProphet Elisha with only one declaration on her lips, “It is well.” Shewasn’tscreamingforhelporcomplaining;rather,shewenttotheprophetofGodwiththerightconfession,andshegotamiracle.Shedidn’tspeakon thebasisofhersituation; rather,shespoke inagreementwithGod.TheBiblesaysinIsaiah3:10DRB,“Saytothejustman(therighteous)thatitiswell….”

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Jesus said in Mark 11:23 that you shall have what you say; thewoman said it waswell, and her confession produced results. Choosealwaystomaketherightconfessions.MeditateontheWordtohelpyouformtherightmind-set,becausebeforeyoucantalkright,youmustfirstthink right. God’s Word renews your mind and produces faith in yourheart.

This is why you must constantly fellowship with the Word.Colossians3:16 says to let theWorddwell in you richly; let it gain themasteryinyou,andoutofthatabundance,you’llspeak(Matthew12:34).TheWord on your lipswill prevail and catapult you to higher levels ofsuccess,victoryandprosperity.

Godalreadyordainedyourtriumphantandvictoriouslife;yourroleistorespondbyaffirmingthesamethingsinconsent(Hebrews13:5-6).Even now, affirm that you have a great life. Acknowledge and declarethat you’re excellent and full of glory, living the life of righteousness,dominionandgloryinChristJesus.Hallelujah!

CONFESSIONIspeakwisdom,yetnotthewisdomofthisworld,noroftheprincesofthisworldthatcometonought,butdivinewisdom;it’sheardinmy words and seen in my actions. And as I affirm the Word, itprevails and catapults me to a greater and brighter future withhigherlevelsofsuccess,victoryandprosperity!GlorytoGod!

FURTHERSTUDY:

1Corinthians2:6-7;Proverbs18:21;Mark11:23


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AllscriptureisgivenbyinspirationofGod,andisprofitablefordoctrine,forreproof,forcorrection,for

instructioninrighteousness(2Timothy3:16).

omepeoplegrewupinhomeswherenoonecouldreprimandthemforwrongdoing;noteven theirparents. Itexplainswhy,

evenaftergiving theirhearts toChrist, theystill find itdifficult toacceptcorrection in thehouseofGod.But that isn’t right foraChristian.Readour theme verse again; it says God’s Word is profitable for doctrine,rebuke,correctionandinstructioninrighteousness.

You have to learn to accept correction in the house of God,because that’s one of the ways by which the Holy Spirit, through theWord,helpsyoudevelopgodlycharacter.Behumbleandpayattentiontoyour leaders as they instruct you in the Word. There’re certain thingspeople learnt in their natural lives before coming to Christ; things thataren’tconsistentwiththeChrist-nature.Thosethingsaren’tsuddenlyputaway by salvation. That’s the reason for the renewing of the mind,throughmeditationonGod’sWord.Forexample,Ephesians4:31 says,

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“Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evilspeaking,beputawayfromyou,withallmalice.”ThiswaswrittentopeoplewhowerealreadyChristians.

It’s important that you yield to theWord tomould your characterandgiveyouanewmind-set.Refusetoacceptandallowyoursensestodominate or control you.Don’t be inflatedwith pridewhen someone istalking to you, trying to correct you with the Word of God. Acceptingrebukeandcorrectionishumility;itrevealsyourgreatness,becausetrulygreatpeopleareveryhumble.

PRAYERPreciousFather,IthankyouforyourWordthat’sprofitabletomefordoctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction inrighteousness, and that brings perfection intomy life. I’m foreveryieldedtothelordshipofyourWord,tomouldmeinexcellenceandhumility,inJesus’Name.Amen.

FURTHERSTUDY:

2Timothy3:16AMPC;Hebrews12:6-11


Luke11:1-13;Judges1-2



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AndallthingsareofGod,whohathreconciledustohimselfbyJesusChrist,andhathgiventoustheministry

ofreconciliation(2Corinthians5:18).

eing born again, you’ve been commissioned to preach theGospel;totakethemessageofChrist’ssalvationtoyourworld

andbeyond.Butdidyouknowthatmuchmorethanthethingsyousayasyouwitness forChrist,your life is the realmessage?Whenpeopleseeyou,whatwouldbe their testimonyofyouas itpertains toChrist?Yourlifeistherealmessage.Inotherwords,whatyoupreachandteachmustfirstbeevidentinyourownlife.

It’softensaid,“Practisewhatyoupreach”;butthereverse,“Preachwhatyoupractise”isalsoright.It’sahardselltotrytoimpactsomeoneelsewithamessageorGospelthathasn’tyetimpactedyourownlife.So,asoneordainedtobearthemessageofthedivinelife,theimpactofthatmessagemustfirstreflectinthequalityofyourpersonality.

Peopleshouldlookatyouandseetheresultsofyourpreaching.Itbegins with you digesting the Word for yourself; understanding it and

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doing theWord in every situation.Become fully yielded to theWordofGod to mould your life and character and help you lead a life ofrighteousness.Thatway,you’llcertainlybearfruitsofrighteousness.

2 Corinthians 3:6 AMPC says that God “…has qualified us[making us to be fit and worthy and sufficient] as ministers anddispensers of a new covenant [of salvation through Christ], not[ministers]oftheletter(oflegallywrittencode)butoftheSpirit….”Nevertheless, the realmessage that youhave is a revelationofwhat’sinsideyou.

Don’tbea “professionalpreacher.”Nomatterwhatyoupreachorteach,attheendoftheday,themostimportantthingisthetruelifethatyou have inside; that’s your real message. Therefore, invest in God’sWord forpersonaldevelopment.Buildyour lifewith theWordby takingyourtimesofstudyandmeditationseriously.

CONFESSIONMy life is amessage; amessage of the divine life, ofGod’s love,goodness, righteousness and true holiness; these are expressedunreservedly tomyworld. I’m fully yielded to theWord to culturemylifeandcharacter,givingmetherightmindset,inJesus’Name.Amen.

FURTHERSTUDY:

2Corinthians3:6AMPC;Matthew5:16




Romans8:12-19;Psalm110-111

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Butthepathofthejustisastheshininglight,thatshinethmoreandmoreuntotheperfectday(Proverbs

4:18).

ne of the things you want to see in your life is consistentsuccess. When I say, “I’m always moving upward and

forward,”it’snotanexaggerationoraconfessionofsomethingthatIwanttohappen;no! It’s the realityofmy life,madepossibleby thepowerofGod’sWord.I’malwaysmakingprogress;that’sourlifeinChrist.

You can be very consistent, making progress in your work, inministry, and in every area of your life. For the Christian, beingcircumstantially prosperous isn’t prosperity. Some people can beprosperous because of the conditions of the time.When the economicconditionsarefavourable,theydowell,butwhenthere’sachange,theirprosperitytakesanosedive.That’snotgoodenough.

Study Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob; they prospered, walking withGod,irrespectiveoftheeconomicconditionsofthetimes.Genesis26:12-14talksaboutIsaac,andhowheprosperedsomuchatatimeoffamine,

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thattheentirecountryenviedhim:“ThenIsaacsowedinthatland,andreceived in the sameyear anhundredfold: and theLORDblessedhim.Andthemanwaxedgreat,andwentforward,andgrewuntilhebecame very great: For he had possession of flocks, andpossession of herds, and great store of servants: and thePhilistinesenviedhim.”

This ishow itought tobe foreveryoneofus,becausewe’re theseed of Abraham. Everything about God and the life He’s given usdepicts consistency. Therefore, refuse to settle for undulating success.Declare,“Mylifeisupwardandforwardonly,”andthensticktotheWord.PractisetheWord;that’sthesecrettoalifeofunendingsuccess.

1Timothy4:15(GNB)letsusknowthatmeditatingontheWordofGod is the guarantee for sustainable progress. Paul wrote to Timothy:“Practice these things and devote yourself to them, in order thatyourprogressmaybeseenbyall.”Hallelujah!

PRAYERDearFather, thankyou for the realityof yourWord inmy life thatcauses me to make consistent progress. My life is upward andforward only, irrespective of the dwindling and erratic economicsystemsoftheworld.IdeclarethatIwalkinabsoluteandcontinualvictory,intheNameofJesus.Amen.

FURTHERSTUDY:

Joshua1:8AMPC;Genesis26:12-14AMPC



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Youyourselvesareourletter,writtenonourhearts,knownandreadbyeverybody(2Corinthians3:2NIV).

hen you study the verse above in the Amplified ClassicVersion, you’d notice a bit of difference. It says, “[No] you

yourselves are our letter of recommendation (our credentials),writteninyourhearts,tobeknown(perceived,recognized)andreadbyeverybody.”Noticetheunderlinedphrase;intheNIVandtheKJV,itsays “our hearts”while theAmplified says, “your hearts.”Why is theresuchadifference?

Whenthetranslatorswork,theydon’talwaysfocusonallthepointsthatarerequired.Sometimes,theyfocusonprinciple,context,messageorpurelanguage.Itdependsonwhattheirvisionwasandtheirreadinessto reviewcomplexities in the text.Whenyou find somecomplexareas,what youneed is theministry of theSpirit to really give you guidance.The verse above is a complex area; not the verse itself, but the truthpackagedtherein; it’ssuchapowerfulreality,butabitcomplex. Itsays,“…you yourselves are our letter of recommendation (our

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credentials),writteninyourhearts…”(AMPC).Now, when you read the epistle of Paul to the Corinthians, for

example, youprobably got excitedat the truths.But thatwasawrittenepistle;andheretheBiblesaysyou’realivingepistle,knownandreadbyeverybody;aletterfromChrist!Thisisamazing.WhoisJesus?He’sthelivingWord;theWordwhobecameflesh.TobeChrist’sepistle,therefore,meansyou’reChrist’sWordinflesh,andChrist’sWordisGod’sWord.

So,you’retheWordofGodinflesh.Somepeoplecan’thandlethiswith their religiousmind,but it’ssimple tounderstandwhenyou realizethat in life,everythinggivesbirthafter its kind:dogsgivebirth todogs;humansgivebirthtohumans;theWordgivesbirthtotheWord.1Peter1:23 says, “Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but ofincorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth forever.” As offsprings of the Word, we’re the epistles (word) of Christ.Hallelujah!

CONFESSIONI’mbornofGod;therefore, I’malivingepistle,aletterfromChrist,knownandreadbyall.IlivethelifeoftheWord,fullofglory,virtueandhonour. Iexpress thedivinenature, living theKingdom lifeofvictory,prosperity,peaceandjoynowandalways,inJesus’Name.Amen.

FURTHERSTUDY:

John1:12-14;1Peter1:23AMPC;2Corinthians3:3



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[No]youyourselvesareourletterofrecommendation(ourcredentials),writteninyourhearts,tobeknown

(perceived,recognized)andreadbyeverybody.YoushowandmakeobviousthatyouarealetterfromChrist

deliveredbyus,notwrittenwithinkbutwith[the]Spiritof[the]livingGod,notontabletsofstonebutontabletsof

humanhearts(2Corinthians3:2-3AMPC).

omeBibletranslatorsfeltthatPaulcouldn’thavewrittenontheheartsofothers,and therefore, theyassumedhemeant, “We

carry the thoughtsof you inourhearts.”But thenext versecontradictsthis. It says, “You’re the epistle ofChristministered by us.”What doesthis mean, and how does this work? Now, it’s not enough for it to bewritteninyourheart.Asyoustudythisdevotional,forexample,theWordis beingministered to you, but not all that’s contained in theGospel iscomingtoyourightnow.

Moreover,thinkaboutthefactthatPetertooministeredtheGospelandwroteletterstothechurches,buthedidn’tcomewithallofthetruth

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oftheGospel.PaulwasgivenadispensationofittobringtotheChurch,but it’s thesameGospel.Peterbringsthegeneralityof theGospel,andPaulbringsthespecific,intricate,analyticaldetailsoftheGospel;howtheChurchshouldrun.HewroteaboutthestructureoftheChurch,andthenewcreationinChrist;hewrotethoserevelationsin“letters”—epistlestothechurches.

Now, there’s theWordofGodministeredtoyou(the letter),whichyou’ve received to become the “epistle of Christ,” but thatmay not besufficientforthelifethatGodwantsyoutolive.So,whatareyougoingtodo?You’vegot to “write”yourown truthas inspiredby theWord.Readtheconcludingpartofour themeverseagain; itshows theresultof theministry of the Word that came to you. The Word of faith has beenministered to you; you’vebecomeabearerormessengerof that sameword;youbelieveit,you’retalkingit,butthat’snotenough,becausewhatyouhaveiswhathasbeenministeredtoyou.There’resomeothersthatyouhaveto“write”ordraftforyourself.

Theoneyouheardpreachedortaughtwaswrittentoyou,orwritteninto you—into the tablet of yourheart.Butwhenyou’redonewith that,likewhenyou’redonestudyingtoday’sdevotional,whatareyougoingtowrite? That’s what really transforms your life and sustains you on theglory highway.We’ll learnmore and review how thisworks in our nextstudy.

PRAYERDearFather,IthankyouforyourWordthathascomeintomyhearttoday, resulting inpositive transformationandpromotion,causingmetowalkingloryandsoaronthewingsofyourSpirit, inJesus’Name.Amen.

FURTHERSTUDY:

Colossians3:16;Hebrews8:10


Luke12:22-48;Judges9



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...Myheartisinditingagoodmatter:IspeakofthethingswhichIhavemadetouchingtheking:mytongueis

thepenofareadywriter(Psalm45:1).

s a student in school, when you were being taught, theteachers gave you notes or you took notes as they were

lecturing.Whenyougotoutofclass,youwentbacktostudymoreonthesubject, and made more notes, and as a result, you had betterknowledgethanwhatwastaughtinclass.Thatway,youdidbetterduringexamsthantheguywhodidn’tgotheextramiletoresearch,studysomemore,andmakehisownnotes.

The foregoing illustration was to further help you understand ourstudytoday,pickingupfromourpreviousstudy.WelearntthattheWordiswritteninyourheart,butit’swhatyouwritethat’smoreimportant.So,howareyougoingtowriteit?Ouropeningversegivesustheanswer.Itsays,“Myheartiscomposingsomething;it’sframingsomething,andmytongueisthepenofareadywriter.”So,howdoyouwritesomethingonyourheart?It’swithyourtongue;youwriteinyourheartwithyourtongue.

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ThisisthereasonformeditatingontheWord.There’rethreelevelsofmeditation: you ponder, youmutter, and you roar. You think throughtheWord,mutter or speak it under your breath, and then you voice it.Whenitgetstocomingoutofyourmouthboldly,you’rewritingitonyourheart—on the tables of your heart. If you don’t write it in your heart,you’renotgoingtohaveitwhenyouneedit.So,writetheWordinyourheartwithyourtongue,byaffirmations.

Yourtongueisthepenofaskillfulwriter;asyoustudyor listentotheWord,you findyourheartoverflowingwith thiscomposition.AsyouspeakforththeWord,itgetsframedonyourheart.

Writing it in your notes iswith ink; butHewants itwritten on thefleshytablesofyourheart.Readit;itsays,“...writtennotwithink,butwiththeSpiritofthelivingGod;notintablesofstone,butinfleshytablesof theheart” (2Corinthians 3:3).Hallelujah!When you have itinside,outof thatabundance,you’llbringforthgoodthings.BlessedbeGod!

CONFESSIONTheWordofGodisinmyheartandinmymouth,producingfruitsof righteousness. As I meditate on the Word, it mingles with myspirit,causingmetowalkinsuccess,victory,prosperity,peaceandeverlastingjoy.Amen!

FURTHERSTUDY:

Joshua1:8;Hebrews13:5-6;Mark11:23



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Buthewaswoundedforourtransgressions,hewasbruisedforouriniquities:thechastisementofourpeace

wasuponhim…(Isaiah53:5).

heLordJesussufferedandenduredthepainandshameoftheCross, not because of His sins or for Himself, but for us. He

tookourplaceandbore thepunishment forsinonourbehalf.WhileontheCross,bearingtheburdenofoursins,Hecriedoutinanguish,“…MyGod,myGod,whyhastthouforsakenme?”(Mark15:34).

GodturnedHisbackonJesusbecauseoursinswerelaidonHim.Habakkuk1:13tellsusthatGodisholyanddoesn’tbeholdiniquity.TheseparationfromtheFather,onaccountofoursins,waswhatJesusneverwanted, forwhichHeprayed in theGardenofGethsemane, “Father, ifyoubewilling,takethiscupawayfromme,neverthelessnotmywill,butyourwillbedone”(Matthew26:39).

The Father’s will prevailed. Jesus died on the Cross, and

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descendedintohell.Hewasputtogrief.Upontakingallthepunishmentthat was necessary, the Bible says He was justified in the Spirit (1Timothy3:16)andwas raisedback to life.Hewas raised to life forourjustification: “Who was delivered for our offences, and was raisedagainforourjustification”(Romans4:25).

To be justified means to be acquitted of guilt; to be declaredrighteous. He was our substitute in death as well as our substitute inresurrection.WhenHedied,youdiedwithHim;whenHewasburied,youwereburiedwithHim.WhenGod raisedHim from thedead, youwerealsoraisedtogetherwithHiminnewnessoflife!Now,you’resin-free;atcomplete liberty to serve the Lord and live for Him in glory andrighteousness. You’ve become not just righteous, but also therighteousnessofGodinChristJesus.Suchablessedreality!

PRAYERTheWordofGodisthelightofmylife,andbytheWord,IseeandtakeaholdofmyrighteousnessandinheritanceinChrist,walkingin holiness and manifesting the glory of God everywhere. Now Istand justified forever in God’s presence, with dominion over sinandcircumstances,inJesus’Name.Amen.

FURTHERSTUDY:

Romans5:8;2Corinthians5:21;Romans6:3-5




Romans9:26-33;Psalm119:1-40

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Ifanymanamongyouseemtobereligious,andbridlethnothistongue,butdeceivethhisownheart,this

man’sreligionisvain(James1:26).

odeceiveyourheartistomakeyourspiritbelievealie.It’slikewhatPaulreferencedin2Timothy2:25,talkingaboutthosethat

oppose themselves. For example, a Christian that consistently speakslack,sickness,weaknessanddefeatisopposinghimself;he’sdeceivinghisownheart,becausehe’sspeakingcontrarytothewillandprovisionsofChristinHisGospel.Suchwordswillgointohisspiritasseed,andifnotoverturned,willgrowandproduceresult.

Remember the words of Jesus in Mark 4:26-27: “…So is thekingdomofGod,asifamanshouldcastseedintotheground;Andshould sleep, and rise night andday, and the seed should springandgrowup,heknowethnothow.”Allthesowerneededwastosowtheseed;andtheseedistheWord,andtheheartofmanisthegroundthat receives it (Mark 4:14-15). So, don’t sow the wrong seed in yourheartbyspeakingcarnalwords.Speakthethingsthathavebeenfreely

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giventoyoubyGod:“Whichthingsalsowespeak,notinthewordswhichman’swisdomteacheth,butwhichtheHolyGhostteacheth;comparingspiritualthingswithspiritual”(1Corinthians2:13).

Godhaspreparedgreat things foryou.He’sgivenyoueverythingyou require for a glorious and excellent life in righteousness. Thesethingsare revealed in theWordandunveiled to your spirit by theHolySpirit, who searches or scans the deep things of God. Your spiritfunctionsliketheHolySpirit,scanningthroughyourinnermostbeing,forthewordsyou’vesowntherein,soastoproduceforyouaharvest.

Therefore, keepsowing the rightwords intoyourheart.TheBiblesaysoutoftheabundanceoftheheart,themouthspeaks.

PRAYERDear heavenly Father, I thank you for your precious, eternal andunfailingWord,whichisabundantinmyheart.Myheartisfulloftherevelation of your Word, giving no room for doubt or unbelief.Irrespectiveofopposingcircumstances, Iwin,becauseyourWordismylife,inJesus’Name.Amen.

FURTHERSTUDY:

Colossians3:16;Mark4:14-20




Romans10:1-10;Psalm119:41-64

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Towit,thatGodwasinChrist,reconcilingtheworlduntohimself,notimputingtheirtrespassesuntothem;and

hathcommitteduntousthewordofreconciliation(2Corinthians5:19).

anyintheChurchreallydon’tunderstandtheGospelofJesusChrist. You couldn’t understand the Gospel and not be

enthusedandcompelledbyitstruth.It’snotanassumption;it’snotsomefairytale;theGospelisrealandsublime.

Think about it: Christ Jesus came into theworld to save sinners;God,inhumanflesh,cameintothisworldtotaketheplaceofsinfulman.HewascrucifiedontheCross,buried,androsefromthedeadandHe’salivetoday.EverythingHeaccomplishedontheCrosswasforthewholeworld.

WhenHediedontheCross,wediedinHim.WhenHewasburied,we were buried in Him. When God raised Him up, we were raisedtogetherwithHim.Today,becauseHe lives,we livealso.Whatastory!The One who knew no sin was made to be sin for us that we might

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becometherighteousnessofGodinHim!Our opening verse says, “To wit, that God was in Christ,

reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespassesuntothem;andhathcommitteduntousthewordofreconciliation.”I’mcompelledbythistruthoftheGospelthat,whereaswewerealldead,cutoff fromthelifeofGod,nowinChristwelive.Whatahope!Whatamessage!There’snothinglike it intheworld; it’s thegreateststoryevertold.It’sasfreshastomorrow!

TothinkthatthisistheGospelthatAbraham,Isaac,Jacob,andthePatriarchslookedforwardto!ThisisthesameGospelthatMoses,DavidandalloftheprophetsthatspokeaboutChrist,prophesiedabout.ThisistheGospelthatwe’veembraced;thathasbecomesorealtoourspirits.How amazing! It’s an unending song, an ever-flowing stream of bliss.HowcouldIeverseeandthinkbutthroughHiseyesandloveonly!

WhenIthinkaboutJesusandwhattheGospelmeans,andallthatHe’s done for us, I’m compelled to make it known to the world.Whataboutyou?Wouldyoujointotakethissavingmessagetotheendsoftheearth?

PRAYERDearFather,whatamessagewehave in theGospel!Through thisgraciousandgloriousGospel—thegoodnewsofChrist’ssalvationanddeliverancefrometernaldeath—faithisstirredintheheartsofmany, andsalvationabounds!Today,manyare snatched from thejawsof destruction into theKingdomof yourLoveSon, in Jesus’Name.Amen.

FURTHERSTUDY:

Colossians2:10-13;Romans1:16-17AMPC;1Timothy1:15;




Romans10:11-21;Psalm119:65-80

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ForGodsolovedtheworld,thathegavehisonlybegottenSon,thatwhosoeverbelievethinhimshouldnot

perish,buthaveeverlastinglife(John3:16).

oumost likelymemorizedtheverseaboveasakid, likeIdid.Weweremadetoreciteitaskids,butasIgrewandbeganto

understand the importance of language, the importance of words, Icouldn’tbutreviewthethoughtsinthatversetounderstandwhatitreallymeans. Itsays,“ForGodso loved theworld, thathegavehisonlybegottenSon, thatwhosoever believeth in him should not perish.…”

That’s the sovereign declaration of the Almighty God; it’s a legalmessageto theworld,a legal instruction.Asamatterof fact, it’sa law.Godsolovedeverybody,HesolovedusthatHegaveHisonlybegottenSon. And in that verse alone, I found the profuse effusion anddemonstration of the Father’s love. There’re so many messagesembedded therein. Think about it: that He gave Jesus in your placemeans He loves you asmuch as He loves Jesus. That means you’re

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valuabletoGod.IfGodsolovedyou,youmustbesomethingtoHim;otherwise,He

wouldn’t pay a price so dear in your place.Moreso, thatHe loves youmeansHe’swatchingoveryoueveryday;He’swithyoueverymomentandeverystepoftheway.Hecaresabouteverythingthatconcernsyou.This should give you an extraordinary confidence in life; a newway ofthinking.TheextenttowhichHewentindemonstratingHisloveforyouisproofthatnothingistoogoodforyou.

Paulunderstood thisandsubmitted,“Whatshallwethensaytothese things? If God be for us, who can be against us? He thatsparednothisownSon,butdeliveredhimupforusall,howshallhe notwith him also freely give us all things?” (Romans 8:31-32).BecomeconfidentintheFather’sloveforyou,andbecompelledbythatlovetoreachandwinothersforHim.

2 Corinthians 5:14-15 declares, “For the love of Christconstrainethus;becausewethusjudge,thatifonediedforall,thenwerealldead:Andthathediedforall, that theywhich liveshouldnot henceforth live unto themselves, but unto himwhich died forthem,androseagain.”Thismeanswecan’tbequiet;wemust tellofHislove,ofHisgrace,mercyandcompassion.Hallelujah!

PRAYERPreciousFather, thankyouforyourunwavering lovewhichyou’vesolavishlypouredoutonus!Thankyouformakingmetheobjectofyourgrace,gloryandrighteousness.Iwalkintheconsciousnessofyourlovenowandalways,inJesus’Name.Amen.

FURTHERSTUDY:

Romans8:31-37;2Corinthians5:14AMPC


Luke14:25-15:1-10;Judges19-21


Romans11:1-12;Psalm119:81-104

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AndGodsaid,Letthewatersbringforthabundantlythemovingcreaturethathathlife,andfowlthatmayfly

abovetheearthintheopenfirmamentofheaven(Genesis1:20).

t’sabsolutelyamazingwhatwereadinouropeningverseandtheentireGenesis1,asGodspokecreationintobeing.Itrevealsthat

notonlydoessoundcontainenergy,itcarrieslife;it’salivingthing.WhenGodspoke towater,earthanddarkness inGenesis,He transferred lifeintothem.

Hence, all creation, including those described as non-living, havelifeinthem.Theonlyreasonmancallssomethingsnon-livingisthathedoesn’tunderstandlifebeyondbiologicaldefinitions,andsohe’sunabletofindsubstantial,“measurable”lifeinthosethings.Buttheyhavelifeallthesame,byvirtueofGod’sWord.

InNumbers20:8,forexample,GodtoldMosestospeaktotherock:“…speakyeuntotherockbeforetheireyes;anditshallgiveforthhiswater,andthoushaltbringforthtothemwateroutoftherock:

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so thou shalt give the congregation and their beasts drink.” WhywouldGodtellMosestotalk totherock?It’sbecausetherockhas life,withintelligenceandmemory.Likeeverythingelseinlife,it’sprogrammedtorespondtowords,fortheywereallcreatedbywords.

Jesusspoke toa fig tree,and itshrivelledup from its roots (Mark11:14,20-21).IfcreationcameaboutbyreasonofwordsspokenbyGod,itmeans that therearesoundcodes ineveryparticle,matterorobject;andso,theycanallrespondtothesoundcodeswereleasethroughourwords.Thisalsosuggeststhatthebasicconstituentofmatterissound.

WeseeEzekiel,by thevalleyofdrybones: theLordsaid toHim,“Prophesy to the bones.” The Bible specifically states that the boneswereverydry; “lifeless”;butat thewordsofEzekiel, thebonesmoved,andtheSpiritenteredthem(Ezekiel37:1-10).Likewise,youcanusetherightsoundcodes tocreate thekindof lifeyoudesire. Itdoesn’tmatterwhatyourpresentcircumstancesare;youcanchangethecourseofyourlifewithwordsandmakeitconformtoGod’splanforyou.GlorytoGod!

PRAYERDearFather,Ithankyoufortheabilitytospeakwordsandcreatethekind of life that I desire. I declare that I function in supernaturalprosperityandprogress;Iwalkindivinehealth;Idwellcontinuallyinpeaceandsafety,inJesus’Name.Amen.

FURTHERSTUDY:

Isaiah59:21;Joel2:28;Mark11:23


Luke15:11-32;Ruth1-4


Romans11:13-24;Psalm119:105-128

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ButmyGodshallsupplyallyourneedaccordingtohisrichesinglorybyChristJesus(Philippians4:19).

any are at the infantile level in their walk with God; theirprayersareladenwithincessantrequestsformaterialthings:

theywantanewhouse,acar,designerwatchesorclothes,money,etc.ThetruthisthatGod’sbestisn’ttogiveyouthesethings;whatHeseekstogiveyou isHisWord inyourspirit.That’sthemost importantthinginyourlife.

Youmightask,“Butdidn’tGodsayweshouldaskforwhateverwewant?”Thatportionofscripturesays,“Ask,anditshallbegivenyou…Foreveryone that askethreceiveth…” (Matthew7:7-8). Truly, thesearethewordsofJesus,butfirst,asyoustudytheScriptures,youhavetorealizethiswasparticularlyaddressedtotheJewishcongregationbeforetheredemption.Thiswasn’tChrist’smessagetotheChurch.YouhavetounderstandthisaskingmessageblessesthebabyChristian,andnotthespirituallymature.

Paulsaid,“WhenIwasachild,Ispoke,reasonedandactedlikea

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child; but when I became a man, I put away childish things” (1Corinthians13:11).“Askanditshallbegiventoyou”isforchildren.Whenyoucomeofage,youunderstandthatallthingsareyours(1Corinthians3:21). As you grow in your knowledge of God, you’ll discover thateverything you require for life and godliness is yours already (2 Peter1:3).There’snothing foryou toaskGod for,becauseyourneedshavebeenenteredintoHissupplysystem!

ReadaboutJesus;Hehadnoconsciousnessofneedor lack.HeneverneededtoasktheFatherforanything.Whataplacetobe,whereyouhavenoconsciousnessofneed!Inthefirstchapterof1Corinthians,Paul didn’t mince words in the ninth verse, when he said, “God isfaithful, by whom ye were called unto the fellowship of his SonJesusChristourLord.”Thatmeansyou’vebeenbroughtintooneness,apartnership,afamilyunionwiththemonarchof theuniverse. If this istrue, what in the world could you ever be in need of? Everything thatbelongstoHimbelongstoyoubecauseyou’reHisheir.PraiseGod!

PRAYERDearFather,Ithankyouforthejoyandbenefitoffellowship,whichopensmyeyestothetruththatyouliberallysupplymyeveryneedaccordingtoyourrichesinglory.I’mfocusedonyourWord,whichis my source. Everything that belongs to you belongs to me,becauseI’myourheir,inJesus’Name.Amen.

FURTHERSTUDY:

1Corinthians3:21-22;2Corinthians9:8-11AMPC;2Peter1:3


Luke16;1Samuel1-2


Romans11:25-36;Psalm119:129-144

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Setyouraffectiononthingsabove,notonthingsontheearth.Foryearedead,andyourlifeishidwithChrist

inGod(Colossians3:2-3).

hilegrowingupasayoungChristian, Ihadstudieddifferentmaterials from several Bible scholars who emphasized the

conceptof“dyingtoself”asthetrueessenceof theChristian life.TheythoughtthattodoanythingthatpleasesGod,ortodevelopalikingforthethingsofGod,youmustgothroughthisprocessof“dyingtoself.”

However,asIstudiedtheScriptures,IcameacrossPaul’sinspiredwritinginColossians3thatwearedeadandourlivesarehidwithChristinGod. That changed everything forme; therewas no need to “die toself”;wewerealreadydead.Therefore,wedidn’thaveto“die”again tobeabletoserveGodandsetourmindsoraffectionsonspiritualthings.Wecandothisnaturally,asnewcreationsofrighteousness,bydirectingourdesires.

Somepeoplefind itadragtoengageinspiritualactivities,butnotyou.You lovetopray;you lovetogotoChurch,studyandmeditateon

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theWord,becauseyouraffectionissetonHim.You’redeadtotheworldand theworld is dead to you (Galatians 6:14). This is your new life inChrist.Liveitnow.

NoticethatColossians3:3doesn’tsayyoushouldtry todietotheworldortoself;rather,itsays,“Foryearedead….”Thismeansyou’reabrand-newperson—anewspeciesofbeingthatneverexistedbefore(2Corinthians 5:17)—dead with Christ to the rudiments of the world(Colossians2:20).

You’redeadtosinanditseffects.So,it’llbewrongtotakedaysoff,fasting “to die to the flesh,” or spending long hours in prayers, gripingabout how you seek to die to self in order to please God. What youshoulddoistosetyouraffectiononHim;onHisheavenlyKingdom.LoveHimwithallyourheartandletthethingsoftheSpiritbemoreimportanttoyouthananythingintheworld.

CONFESSIONThe Lord is gracious and kind, and He’s the personality of mydeepest affection. Wholeheartedly, and with great enthusiasm, IservetheLordwithmyspirit, livinginHisWord,abovesinanditsdestructiveeffects.IwalkinthegloryandrighteousnessofChrist,in life and immortality, joy, health, peace, prosperity, andabundance,inJesus’Name.Amen.

FURTHERSTUDY:

Colossians2:20;Colossians3:1-4


Luke17:1-19;1Samuel3-7


Romans12:1-8;Psalm119:145-160

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Mortifythereforeyourmemberswhichareupontheearth;fornication,uncleanness,inordinateaffection,evilconcupiscence,andcovetousness,whichisidolatry

(Colossians3:5).

he Spirit’s construction through the Apostle Paul of the verseabove is rather interesting. First, it shows that you’re not an

earthly being. The only “members” or part of your personality that’searthlyisyourphysicalbody;that’syourinstrumentforfunctioningintheearth. You’re essentially a spirit being. Therefore, you can control yourbody.

Observe the word, “Mortify” in our opening verse; it’s the Greek,“nekroō,”where theEnglishderived“necrosis.”Necrosis is thedeathofbodytissueresultingfromaninterruptionofbloodflowtothattissue.Forexample, if there’s a problemwith the supply of blood to the limb, thattissuedies.WhatthenistheSpirittellingushere?

Itmeansyou’reto“cutoff”thesupply,theverythingthatfeedstheevil and unwholesome desires lurking in your members—sexual vices,

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impurity,sensualappetites,greed,covetousness,etc.!Mortifyorsubjectthemtodeathbytheinterruptionofitssupply;“deaden”anddeprivethemoftheirpowertocontrolyourlife.It’syourresponsibilitytodothis.

If there’re inappropriate habits you’ll like to stop, or some of theinstructions theScripturesexpresslycondemn foraChristian thatyou’llliketocompletelyobliteratefromyourlife,simplydowhattheBiblesays:cut the supply from your thought system; don’t feed them with yourthoughts!Itmightbeavideo,abook,awebsite,orsomeTVprograms;refusetoallowtheminfluenceyouanyfurther.

Ifyoustopfeedingyourflesh,thewrongdesireswon’thaveaplaceinyour life;you’d find thatyourbehaviourwillchange.Christianitymustbe practised. The Bible does tell us what to feed our minds with inPhilippians4:8.Itsays,“Finally,brethren,whatsoeverthingsaretrue,whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just,whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely,whatsoeverthingsareofgoodreport; if therebeanyvirtue,andiftherebeanypraise,thinkonthesethings.”So,consciouslytakeyourmind off unwholesome thoughts and set your affection on Christ, HisWord,Hislove,Hisgoodness,merciesandgrace.Hallelujah!

CONFESSIONBythepoweroftheSpirit,Imortifyidle,worthlessandunproductivethoughts. I use my mind correctly to picture the glorious andvictoriouslifeI’vebeencalledtoliveinChrist.Amen.

FURTHERSTUDY:

Philippians4:8AMPC;Romans12:2


Luke17:20-18:1-14;1Samuel8-10


Romans12:9-21;Psalm119:161-176

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ForitisGodwhichworkethinyoubothtowillandtodoofhisgoodpleasure(Philippians2:13).

anypeoplehavegreat ideas,be itabout their jobs,finances,business,ministryorcareer;butsadly,notmanyareable to

fulfilorbringthoseideastofruition.Yes,theyhavethisveryinspiringideaof what they’d do or could do, but they procrastinate; before long,discouraging thoughtsandseeming“valid reasons”not toactwillcomeup,untiltheinspirationwanesandthedreamdies.

Successcomes from“doing”; that is,acting;not fromseeingonly.That’swhywehavelotsofpeoplewithgreatideas—inbusiness,politicsorministry—whoseideasneveramountedtoahillofbeans;theynevertookaction.Infact, ifyou’dlistentothemspeak,you’dbeawedattheirloftyideas,buttheylackthedriveandmotivationtoact.

If the foregoingdescribesyou, thesolution issimple:youneed tomeditate on the Word. God’s Word is a propelling force. That’s whybeyond “sophia”and “sunesis”which are twodifferent kinds ofwisdom(remember, theWord ofGod is thewisdomofGod), youmustwalk in

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“phronesis”; (these are three kinds of wisdom in the Greek NewTestament).

“Sophia” is theoretical wisdom and insight into reality; it’s thecollective understanding of things. “Sunesis” is critical wisdom; that is,mental or analytical knowledge; the ability to understand concepts andseerelationshipsbetweenthem.But“Phronesis”ispracticalwisdom;it’saforcethatmakesyoudoandsaytherightthingsbeforeyoueventhink.

Therefore, if you’re in this situation of “conceptualizing” and not“acting,”begin tohavedailysessionsofmeditatingon theWord.BeginwithPhilippians2:13;severaltimeseveryday,yousayoutloud,“ForitisGodwhoworksinme,bothtowillandtodoofHisgoodpleasure.He’seffectively at work inme, strengthening and energizingme, not just tothink or know what to do, but to actually do them.” Practise this longenoughandyou’llneverhavedreamsorgoalsthatdidn’tmaterialize.

“Doing” people are successful people, becausemany people seebut they don’t act! But when you see and act, it sets you apart forgreatness.So,bytheSpirit,goallouttopursueyourdreamandachieveyourgoalsthisyear.

PRAYERDear Father, I thank you for granting me supernatural ideas andinnovativesolutionsformylife,jobandministry.I’myieldedtoyourWord,andthereforetakefulladvantageofyourinherentpowerandenergy,whichsopowerfullywork inme todoall things, inJesus’Name.Amen.

FURTHERSTUDY:

Acts1:8AMPC;Colossians1:29NIV

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…NeverthelesswhentheSonofmancometh,shallhefindfaithontheearth(Luke18:8).

owadays,it’snotuncommontohearChristianstalkabouttheirdoctor as thoughhe’s theHolySpirit. You’ll hear themmake

statements like: “Iwashaving tummyache;so Iwent to thedoctorandhe toldmewhat todo.”They receive thedoctor’s recommendationsasthoughsuchrecommendationscamefromtheHolySpirit.

ImagineaChristianwho’sbeenfeelingaheadachefortwoweeks.You’dthinkthenextthinghe’dsayishowhetookastandagainstitintheName of Jesus, and it disappeared. Instead, his testimony is that hecalledhisdoctorwhogavehimapowerfuldrugthattookcareofit.

Thequestiontoasksuchpeopleis,“Whereisyourfaith?WhereistheplaceoftheWordofGodinyourlife?”They’redoingthingsbecausethe doctor— not the Word or the Spirit—said to do them. How sad!Christians who have found themselves in this predicament have onemajorproblem:theirfaithhasgonebrokeorbankrupt.

Themessageoffaithteachesthatwhenyoufeelsymptomsinyour

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body, you rebuke it in theNameof Jesus.You commandSatan to getout!Many have become so enslaved to their feelings that the slightestacheorpainhavethemheadingtothedrugstore.Howaboutthedivinelifeinyou?You’rebornofGodandHislifeinyoumakesyouimpregnabletosickness;absolutelyunconquerable.Hallelujah!

You may say, “But I confessed, prayed and tried everything, butnothingwasworking,andIdidn’tknowwhatelsetodo.”Well,that’swhathappenswhenfaithisbroke.Howdidyouknowthingsweren’tworking?They only stopped working when you thought and said they weren’tworking.Faithalwaysworks.Use it to frameyourworldandcreate thegloriousrealitiesyouwanttoexperienceinlife.

CONFESSIONItmakesnodifferencewhatthesituationis;myfaith,fueledbytheWord,alwaysworks!ItakeadvantageofGod’sextraordinarypowerinovercominglife’sadversitiesbyexpressingmyfaith,whichisthevictory that overcomes the world, its systems, economies andeconomics.I’mfullyconvincedofmyeternalvictoryoversickness,poverty,Satanand theworld.Therefore, I rejoice, inJesus’Name.Amen.

FURTHERSTUDY:

Proverbs24:10;1John5:4-5;Mark11:22-24



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Foriftheywhichareofthelawbeheirs,faithismadevoid,andthepromisemadeofnoneeffect(Romans4:14).

anfaithbemadevoid?Absolutely!There’repeoplewhohavemadetheirfaithvoidandtheWordofGodofnon-effectintheir

lives. For example, in Mark 7:13, Jesus rebuked the Jews for makingGod’sWordofnon-effectbytheirtradition.“Tradition”herereferstoyourway of life, your personal culture, and the things you believe. If thesethingsareinconsistentwiththeWordofGod,youmaketheWordofnon-effectinyourlife,andyourfaithismadevoid.

Some people are putting their faith to work all right, but it’s notworking, because they’ve made it void by their “traditions.” What theyought to do is change their “traditions”; adopt a new mind-set; themindsetofGod’swisdom.

Trustinginyourownworksalsovoidsyourfaith.Ifyouthinkyou’rehealthy and successful and blessed just because you’re doing somethings right, and now you trust so much in those things and do themreligiously because you think that ritual is the sustenance of your

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blessing, thenyour faithhasbeenmadevoid.Remember thewordsofPaul the apostle: “Not by works of righteousness which we havedone,butaccordingtohismercyhesavedus...”(Titus3:5).

Galatians2:16say,“Knowingthatamanisnotjustifiedbytheworks of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we havebelieved inJesusChrist, thatwemightbe justifiedby the faithofChrist,andnotbytheworksofthelaw:forbytheworksofthelawshallno fleshbe justified.”Your trustmust alwaysbe in the finishedworksofChrist;livebyHisfaith(Galatians2:20).Hallelujah!

PRAYERMy faith isactiveandalwaysprevailing!Circumstancesalignwithmyfaith-filledconfessionsandIrule,reignanddominatemyworldbymyfaith.IwalkinthefullblessingsoftheGospelofChristandenjoytheeternalrealitiesoftheKingdom,inJesus’Name.Amen.

FURTHERSTUDY:

Ephesians2:8-9;2Corinthians4:13;Hebrews11:1AMPC





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ThroughfaithweunderstandthattheworldswereframedbythewordofGod…(Hebrews11:3).

omepeoplethinkit’sniceandhumbletoalwayscrytoGodforhelp.TheythinkthatGodlovestheir“dependencysyndrome,”

butHedoesn’t.Rather,Hewantsyoutoeffectchanges inyour lifeandcircumstanceswiththewordoffaithonyourlips.Itremindsofasituationwith Jesus andHis disciples as they sailed in a boat. TheMaster hadfallenasleepintherearoftheboat,andtheBiblesays,“…therecamedownastormofwindonthe lake;andtheywere filledwithwater,andwereinjeopardy”(Luke8:23).

The disciples ran to him in utter desperation and said, “Master,master,weperish.”TheMaster,afterrebukingtheragingtempest,turnedtothemandsaid,“Whereisyourfaith?”(ReadLuke8:23-25).HemadethemrealizetheycouldhavedonesomethingaboutthesituationwithoutnecessarilycomingtoHim.HesaidinMatthew17:20,“…Ifyehavefaithasagrainofmustardseed…nothingshallbeimpossibleuntoyou.”

Withyourfaith,youcanachieveandhaveanything;youcanchart

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the course of your life to align with God’s will and purpose for you. Itmakes no difference what has happened or is happening with yourfinances, jobandhealthor inanyareaof your life; don’t fret or cry forhelp!Repair,arrangeandreconstructthingsinlinewithGod’sperfectwillwithyourconfessionsoffaith.

With your faith, you can frame your life in the path of glory andexcellence. The Bible says our faith is the victory that overcomes theworld: “...this is the victory that overcometh the world, even ourfaith” (1 John 5:4). There’s no situation that your faith can’t handle.That’swhyJesusaskedHisdiscipleswhentheypanickedduringcrisis,“Whereisyourfaith?”

Whatever confronts you today is nomatch for your faith.Changethe narrative with your faith-filled confessions. Speak, and keepspeaking, and you’ll surely see the change that you desire, becauseJesussaid,“Youshallhavewhatyousay”(Mark11:23).

CONFESSIONWith the Word of God in my mouth, I frame the kind of life andenvironmentIdesire;IarrangeandfashionmylifeandmyworldtosynchronizewithGod’sperfectwill.Allthingsworktogetherformygood.I’mneverhelpless,formyfaithisstrongandprevailing.GlorytoGod!

FURTHERSTUDY:

Matthew17:14-20;Hebrews11:6;Romans10:6-8



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KnowyenotthatyearethetempleofGod,andthattheSpiritofGoddwellethinyou?(1Corinthians3:16).

ome Christians misunderstand what we mean when we sayGodlivesinus.TheysortofpictureHimoccupyingsomewhere

inside them, in a bodily form. Don’t try to imagine something physical;God isaSpirit.Whenyou receivedChrist intoyou,youwereborn intoHim;yourspiritwasrecreatedinHisimage.HeunitedHimselfwithyourspiritandyoubecameinseparablyonewithHim.Jesussaid:“IamintheFather,andtheFatherisinme”(John14:10).

The fullness of the Godhead tabernacles in Jesus; He’s the fullexpressionoftheFather,theSon,andtheHolySpirit!InHim,thetotalityof deity is united, and that’s what happened with us in Christ. 1Corinthians6:17sayshe that is joined to theLord isonespirit.1John4:17 says, “…as he is, so are we in this world.” As Jesus is filled(replete)withGod,soareyou.

The Bible says in John 1:16, “…of his fullness have all wereceived, and grace for grace.” We have received in all fullness

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everythingthatisofdeityinChristJesus.Imaginethegloryofyourlifeifyoulivedeveryday,consciousthatyou’refullofGod;andthatyou’rethephysical body of the living God! That’s what we read in our openingverse.

Then, 2 Corinthians 6:16 says, “…for ye are the temple of theliving God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk inthem….”Whenyoumove, it’sGodmoving inyou.YourhandsareHishands,andyour fingersHisfingers;you’re immersed inHim,andHeinyou.Throughyou,HeexpressesHimself—Hislife,natureandcharacter.Hallelujah!

CONFESSIONI’m anewcreature inChrist, filledwithdivinity!Every fibreofmybeing,everyboneofmybody,everycellofmyblood,isrepletewithGod.I’mthemovinghouseoftheAlmightyGod,bearingHisgrace,glory and righteousness.And I impactmyworldwith thegloryofHisdivinepresence,inJesus’Name.Amen.

FURTHERSTUDY:

1John5:13;2Corinthians6:16AMPC;1Corinthians6:15-17&19


Luke20:20-21:1-4;1Samuel20-22



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Takealessonfromtheants,youlazyfellow.Learnfromtheirwaysandbewise!Forthoughtheyhavenoking

tomakethemwork,yettheylaborhardallsummer,gatheringfoodforthewinter(Proverbs6:6-8TLB).

inancialdisciplineisveryimportant,andit’ssomethingtheSpiritof God can train you in. Some don’t realise they’re not

supposedtospendeverythingtheyget.Simplewisdomisthatyouspendlessthanyouearnorreceive;otherwise,youcouldendupindebt.Theresponseofsometothismightbe,“WhatIearnisn’tevenenough;afterpayingmy tithe,givingmyofferinganddoingother things Ineed todo,nothingisleft.”No;don’tthinkortalklikethat!

First,understand thatyou’re theseedofAbraham; therefore,yourfinancial prosperity is independent of how much you earn or theeconomicsituationaroundyou.You’reanheirofGodandjoint-heirwithChrist;you’repluggedtoanunendingsupply.Thus,theideaofcultivatingthe habit to save isn’t about keeping your money in the bank toaccumulateinterest;it’saboutdiscipline.Proverbs21:20TLBsays,“The

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wisemansavesforthefuture,butthefoolishmanspendswhateverhegets.”

Youmaysay,“What’stheessenceofsavingasmallamount;it’snotgoing anywhere.” Don’t destroy it with your mouth. Never declare thatwhatyouhaveissmallornotenough.Moneyisspiritual;it’snotthatcoinornoteinyourpocket,walletorbankaccount.Moneyhasearsandcanhearyou.Soyoumustlearntoblessyourfinances.

Theissueisn’tthesizeofyourincome,butthesizeofyourmind—your thinking,andwhat your faith canproduce.Thinkabouthowmuchyoumighthavereceivedinthelastoneyear;butthen,howmuchofitdidyoureproduce?Ifyouranswerisn’tsatisfactory,it’stimeforachange.Aslong as the things you put money into aren’t such that can reproducewhatyouputinandmore,thenthere’saproblem,andit’sexpedientthatyouchangethings.

God’s Word imparts wisdom to you for financial intelligence anddiscipline.So,studyandmeditateon theWordmore,andyou’llalwaysdealwiselyinhandlingyourfinances.

CONFESSIONGod has givenme riches andwealth, and thewisdom tomultiplythem!I’mtheseedofAbraham;therefore,theworldismine!Ilayupgoldasdust;myprosperityisendless.Iwalkinabundance,havingmorethanenoughformyselfandforothers.Hallelujah!

FURTHERSTUDY:

Luke15:14;Proverbs15:6;Proverbs6:6-8AMPC


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Beingbornagain,notofcorruptibleseed,butofincorruptible,bythewordofGod,whichlivethandabideth

forever(1Peter1:23).

henwetalkaboutexcellence,itsimplymeanstoexcel,togoaboveandbeyond;tobeexceptional.Butthen,it’sarelative

concept, meaning it can be measured at different levels of your life.Excellence, therefore, gives us the idea of growth, because of itsrelativeness.Thus,Godwantsyoutobeawakenedtowhoyoureallyare:aperfectandexcellentpersonbynature.

This iswhy,as youstudy theScriptures, you find thatHealwaysguides our minds into the idea and reality that He’s made us perfectbeings after Him. That’s the nature that He’s given us. Once you’retaughtandawakenedtothisreality,you’llwalkinthelightofit.Thisisthereasonwedon’tstriveforexcellence;weexudeit;it’sinthefabricofourveryexistence;thecoreofournature.Hallelujah!

Whenpeoplesaythey’restrivingforexcellence,they’llneverattainit,becausethey’retryingtobewhotheyalreadyare.Adogneverstrives

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tobeadog,neitherdoesacatstrivetobeacat.Youhaveanexcellentspiritandmindbecauseyouwerebornthatway.You’retheperfectandexcellentbeingofaperfectGod.Therefore,letyournature,whichisthenatureofGod,produceworksofrighteousness,forexcellenceiswalkinginrighteousness.

CONFESSIONI haveanexcellent spirit and I produceexcellence in all I do.TheHoly Spirit lives in me in His fullness, causing me to walk inperfectionand righteousness,and toexpress thegloryanddivinevirtues within me. I function with the wisdom of God, with anexcellentmind,inJesus’Name.Amen.

FURTHERSTUDY:

Daniel6:3;1John4:17;2Peter1:3AMPC





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Towit,thatGodwasinChrist,reconcilingtheworlduntohimself,notimputingtheirtrespassesuntothem;and

hathcommitteduntousthewordofreconciliation(2Corinthians5:19).

here’snobetterwaytoexpressyourloveforJesusChristthantowinsoulsforHim;thesoulsforwhomHedied.HegaveHis

life forallmen,and ifyouwere theonlyone thatneededsalvation,Hewould still have come to die for you.He didn’t do it becauseweweremany; He did it because we were valuable to God. Therefore, soulwinning iswortheverything.Practise it. It’s themost important thingonearth.It’ssomethingforwhichyoumustexpressyourfaith.

You can say, “In the Name of Jesus, I claim ten souls for JesusChrist today, by the power of the Holy Spirit!” And after making thatdeclarationoffaith,yougooutforevangelism.Faithisn’tallaboutgettingsomethingforyourself.Letyourfaithworkinreachingpeople forChrist;thegrowthyou’dexperience,bothinyourpersonallifeandintheharvestofsouls,willbeastounding.

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InJohn5:19,Jesussaid,“IdowhatIseemyFatherdo.”CopytheMaster.Hewasthegreatestsoulwinner;themastersoulwinner.Asyouwinsouls,you’recarryingoutHispassion,andthegloryofHisKingdomismanifestedinyourlifeinanextraordinaryway.ThisishowyoushineintheKingdom.RecallwhatJesussaidaboutJohntheBaptist:“Hewasaburningandashininglight…”(John5:35).Whatatestimony!

Youhavetobeaburningandashininglight,andthere’snootherwaythansoulwinning, impactingliveswiththeGospel:“Andtheythatbe wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and theythat turn many to righteousness as the stars for ever and ever”(Daniel12:3).This iswhatyou’vegot todo,because it’syour life,yourcallingandresponsibility.2Corinthians5:19says,“Towit,thatGodwasin Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing theirtrespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word ofreconciliation.”

CONFESSIONWith the lightof thegloriousGospelofChrist that I’ve received, Idispel the darkness in the hearts of the unconverted, impactingthem with the message of eternal life, and establishing them inrighteousness. Through me, the knowledge of Christ spreadseverywhere,andmytriumphsoffaitheffuseexquisitefragranceofGod’sgloryineveryplace,inJesus’Name.Amen.

FURTHERSTUDY:

John4:34;Proverbs11:30;Mark16:15


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ForIsay,throughthegracegivenuntome,toeverymanthatisamongyou,nottothinkofhimselfmorehighlythanheoughttothink;buttothinksoberly,accordingasGodhathdealttoeverymanthemeasureoffaith(Romans

12:3).

nMatthew17:20,Jesussaid,“…forverilyIsayuntoyou,Ifyehavefaithasagrainofmustardseed,yeshallsayuntothis

mountain,Removehencetoyonderplace;anditshallremove;andnothing shall be impossible unto you.” Some people read this andsay,“That’smyproblem;Ireallydon’thavefaith.”Butthat’snottrue.Godhasgiventoeveryoneofus, themeasureof faith.Weallhave faith. ItcamewiththeGospelandwasimpartedtoyourspiritattheNewBirth.

However, thedifferencebetweenyouandme iswhatwe’vedonewithourfaith,becauseGodgavetoeachoneofusthesamemeasureoffaith. If I seem to have advanced beyond you or recorded greatersuccesses, it’sbecauseofhowwell I’vegrownandexercisedmy faith;whatI’vedonewith it.Whenyoudomorewithyourfaith,you’llachieve

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muchandglorify theFather. It’saboutyourpractiseof theWord.That’swhatfaithis:theresponseofthehumanspirittotheWordofGod.

When you face challenges, respond with the Word; that’s usingyour faith. And faith, the Bible says, abides (1Corinthians 13:13); itprevailswheneveryouput it towork. It’s thevictory thatovercomestheworld (1 John 5:4). Once you understand this, you’ll have no fear orworries about anything, because with your faith, you can destroysicknesses and diseases! You can paralyse and neutralise Satan’sworks.You can destroy the lump, the diabetes or blood condition.Youcanaltercircumstancesandchartyourcourse in thedirectionofGod’swillandpurposeforyourlife.Amen.

CONFESSIONI’vegotfaithinmyspirit.Atalltimesandinallseasons,irrespectiveofthecircumstancesorcontrarysituations,Iwin,forwhatsoeverisbornofGodovercomes theworld,andmy faith is thevictory thatovercomestheworld.Hallelujah!

FURTHERSTUDY:

1John5:4;2Corinthians5:7;Romans10:17


Luke22:66-23:1-25;2Samuel1-3


1Corinthians1:1-9;Psalm137-138

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Here’sanotherwaytoputit:You’reheretobelight,bringingouttheGod-colorsintheworld.Godisnota

secrettobekept.We’regoingpublicwiththis,aspublicasacityonahill(Matthew5:14MSG).

e read in theBookofActs thatGodwroughtmanyunusualmiracles through the hands of Paul. Handkerchiefs and

apronsweretakenfromhisbody,andwhenthosematerialswerebroughtin contact with sick people, they were healed and those who wereoppressedofdemonsweresetfree.

But something interesting to note is that the handkerchiefs andapronsdidn’tdoanything;theyhadnointelligenceormindoftheirown.However,theyhadbecomeimpactedwiththeSpirittobecomeaconduitfor God’s power. Nonetheless, even though the power of God was inthem, they couldn’t do anything until someone transported them fromPaultowheretherewasaneed—tothesickandtheoppressed.

ThisiswhathappenswithyouthatarebornagainandfilledwiththeSpirit.Until andunless you takeor channel the power in you towhere

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there’s a need, there’ll be no manifestation of the power in you. AChristiancanbeas“lifeless”asthehandkerchiefsandapronsfromPaul,untilheorshecomesincontactwiththeneedinmen’slives.That’swhyyoumustbeaboutGod’sbusinessofsoulwinning.

Out in the world is where the need is; that’s where you find therendezvous of broken humanity. Youmay nevermake impact with thepower inyouuntilyou leaveyourcomfortzone,andmakecontactwiththoseinneed.Youwerebornasanagentofchange;aninfluenceandananswertothecryoftheneedyinyourworld.Therefore,putthegloryinyou towork;manifest thevirtuesandperfectionsofChristwhichare inyourspirit.

It’llbeagreatwastetohavetheHolySpiritandliveanordinarylife.Ifyouweretheonlyonethat’sfilledwiththeHolySpiritinyourtown,cityor country, there should still be a remarkable impact with the Gospel.Make the choice to rule your world; impact lives with the Gospel, forthat’sthedesireoftheSpiritandHiswillforyourlife.

PRAYERDearFather,thankyouforyourextraordinarygraceandgloryinmylife;thankyouforthespecialprivilegetobeablessingtomyworld,bringingilluminationandmeaningtothelivesofmanythroughtheGospel.Mylightshineseverywhere,dispellingevil,wickednessandusheringmenintothegloriouslibertyofthesonsofGod,inJesus’Name.Amen.

FURTHERSTUDY:

Isaiah60:1-2;1Corinthians9:16-17;Acts1:8

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Andbenotdrunkwithwine,whereinisexcess;butbefilledwiththeSpirit(Ephesians5:18).

hy did Peter, a disciple of Jesus Christ, deny Jesus threetimes?Itwasbecauseoffear.Hewasafraidthathecouldbe

arrestedandkilledifheaffirmedopenlythatheknewJesus.Andguesswhoconfrontedhim?Amaid,noteventhesoldiers.Yet,Peter,outoffear,deniedtheMaster.

Such still happens today. Many live under the shadow of whatothers,mostofwhomtheydon’tevenknow,wouldsayaboutthemordotothemforopenlyidentifyingwithJesus.Butnotwhenyou’refulloftheHolySpirit!Don’tworryifyou’reostracised,criticisedormockedbecauseof Jesus Christ. It’s actually a blessing—a great one at that—to be“humiliated”orpersecutedforHissake.

GodgaveyouHisSpirittoliveinyouandemboldenyou,soyou’llneverbetimidor intimidatedtoproclaimJesusChristopenlyandaffirmyour faith at every given opportunity. When the same Peter who wasinitiallyfulloffearreceivedtheHolySpirit,hislifewascompletelyaltered;

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hebecamefearless!Inspiteofthelargeandintimidatingcrowdpresenton thedayofPentecost,heproclaimed theGospelwithsuchboldnessandpower that resulted inamightyharvestof souls into theKingdom.Hallelujah!

It’sanhonourtoknowJesusandtoserveHim.BeboldaboutyourassociationandunionwithHim.Don’tcarewhatotherswouldsayordotoyoubecauseofyour love forHim.ServeHimwithallyourheartandliveforHimintruth.

PRAYERDearFather, I’mhonouredand joyful tobe identifiedwithJesus. Ihave the most sublime identity and I know it! I’m ever bold andconfident,everreadywithutmostenthusiasmtoproclaimthenewsofyoursavingpower,fulfillingmyministryintheGospel,inJesus’Name.Amen.

FURTHERSTUDY:

Acts18:9-11AMPC;2Timothy1:7;Luke12:8-9;


Luke23:50-24:1-12;2Samuel7-8



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“RhapsodyofRealitiesChangedMyLife”At age 12, I became a call girl and also started picking pockets. My life was headed in adownward spiral until I came in contact with the Messenger Angel; that was wheneverythingchanged.IgavemyhearttoChristandstartedspeakingintongues.BystudyingRhapsody,I’vediscoveredmytrueidentityinChrist.IthankGodforchangingmylifeusingtheMessengerAngel.

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“CompletelyDischargedAndAcquitted”Iwasarrestedand imprisoned in July2015.While inprison, I receivedRhapsody ofRealities.Readingitdailycausedatransformationinsideme.IbecamepassionateaboutGod’sWordandstartedwitnessing toother inmates. InAugust 2015, I began topray formy release, using theconfessionsfromthedevotional.Iwasmiraculouslyreleasedfromprison3monthslater,whereas,mycaseshouldhavelastedfortwoyears.Aftermyrelease,Iwascompelledtoappealmycaseweekly incourt. Icontinuedpraying foracompletedismissal,anda fewmonths later,mycasewasclosed;Iwasdischargedandcompletelysetfree!

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Genesis

CHAPTER1

1 InthebeginningGodcreatedtheheavenandtheearth.2 And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was

uponthefaceofthedeep.AndtheSpiritofGodmoveduponthefaceofthewaters.

3 AndGodsaid,Lettherebelight:andtherewaslight.4 AndGodsawthelight,thatitwasgood:andGoddividedthelight

fromthedarkness.5 AndGodcalledthelightDay,andthedarknesshecalledNight.

Andtheeveningandthemorningwerethefirstday.6 And God said, Let there be a firmament in the midst of the

waters,andletitdividethewatersfromthewaters.7 AndGodmadethefirmament,anddividedthewaterswhichwere

under the firmament from thewaterswhichwere above the firmament:anditwasso.

8 AndGodcalledthefirmamentHeaven.Andtheeveningandthemorningwerethesecondday.

9 And God said, Let the waters under the heaven be gatheredtogetheruntooneplace,andletthedrylandappear:anditwasso.

10 AndGodcalledthedrylandEarth;andthegatheringtogetherofthewaterscalledheSeas:andGodsawthatitwasgood.

11 AndGodsaid,Lettheearthbringforthgrass,theherbyieldingseed,andthefruittreeyieldingfruitafterhiskind,whoseseedisinitself,upontheearth:anditwasso.

12 Andtheearthbrought forthgrass,andherbyieldingseedafterhis kind, and the tree yielding fruit, whose seedwas in itself, after hiskind:andGodsawthatitwasgood.

13 Andtheeveningandthemorningwerethethirdday.14 AndGodsaid,Lettherebelightsinthefirmamentoftheheaven

to divide the day from the night; and let them be for signs, and forseasons,andfordays,andyears:

15 Andletthembeforlightsinthefirmamentoftheheaventogivelightupontheearth:anditwasso.

16 AndGodmadetwogreatlights;thegreaterlighttoruletheday,andthelesserlighttorulethenight:hemadethestarsalso.

17 AndGodset them in the firmamentof theheaven togive lightupontheearth,

18 And to ruleover thedayandover thenight, and todivide thelightfromthedarkness:andGodsawthatitwasgood.

19 Andtheeveningandthemorningwerethefourthday.20 AndGodsaid,Letthewatersbringforthabundantlythemoving

creaturethathathlife,andfowlthatmayflyabovetheearthintheopenfirmamentofheaven.

21 AndGod created great whales, and every living creature thatmoveth,which thewatersbrought forthabundantly,after theirkind,andeverywingedfowlafterhiskind:andGodsawthatitwasgood.

22 AndGodblessedthem,saying,Befruitful,andmultiply,andfillthewatersintheseas,andletfowlmultiplyintheearth.

23 Andtheeveningandthemorningwerethefifthday.24 AndGodsaid,Let theearthbringforth the livingcreatureafter

hiskind,cattle,andcreepingthing,andbeastoftheearthafterhiskind:anditwasso.

25 AndGodmadethebeastof theearthafterhiskind,andcattleafter their kind, and every thing that creepeth upon the earth after hiskind:andGodsawthatitwasgood.

26 AndGodsaid,Letusmakemaninourimage,afterourlikeness:

andletthemhavedominionoverthefishofthesea,andoverthefowlofthe air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over everycreepingthingthatcreepethupontheearth.

27 So God createdman in his own image, in the image of Godcreatedhehim;maleandfemalecreatedhethem.

28 AndGodblessedthem,andGodsaiduntothem,Befruitful,andmultiply,andreplenishtheearth,andsubdueit:andhavedominionoverthefishofthesea,andoverthefowloftheair,andovereverylivingthingthatmovethupontheearth.

29 And God said, Behold, I have given you every herb bearingseed,whichisuponthefaceofalltheearth,andeverytree,inthewhichisthefruitofatreeyieldingseed;toyouitshallbeformeat.

30 Andtoeverybeastoftheearth,andtoeveryfowloftheair,andtoeverythingthatcreepethupontheearth,whereinthere is life, Ihavegiveneverygreenherbformeat:anditwasso.

31 AndGodsaweverythingthathehadmade,and,behold,itwasverygood.Andtheeveningandthemorningwerethesixthday.

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1 Thustheheavensandtheearthwerefinished,andallthehostofthem.2 AndontheseventhdayGodendedhisworkwhichhehadmade;

andherestedontheseventhdayfromallhisworkwhichhehadmade.3 AndGodblessedtheseventhday,andsanctifiedit:becausethat

inithehadrestedfromallhisworkwhichGodcreatedandmade.4 Thesearethegenerationsoftheheavensandoftheearthwhen

theywerecreated,inthedaythattheLORDGodmadetheearthandtheheavens,

5 Andeveryplantofthefieldbeforeitwasintheearth,andeveryherbof the fieldbefore itgrew: for theLORDGodhadnotcaused it torainupontheearth,andtherewasnotamantotilltheground.

6 Buttherewentupamistfromtheearth,andwateredthewholefaceoftheground.

7 And theLORDGod formedmanof thedustof theground,andbreathedintohisnostrilsthebreathoflife;andmanbecamealivingsoul.

8 And the LORD God planted a garden eastward in Eden; andthereheputthemanwhomhehadformed.

9 Andoutof thegroundmade theLORDGod togrowevery treethatispleasanttothesight,andgoodforfood;thetreeoflifealsointhemidstofthegarden,andthetreeofknowledgeofgoodandevil.

10 And a river went out of Eden to water the garden; and fromthenceitwasparted,andbecameintofourheads.

11 Thenameof the first isPison: that is itwhichcompasseth thewholelandofHavilah,wherethereisgold;

12 Andthegoldofthatlandisgood:thereisbdelliumandtheonyxstone.

13 And thenameof thesecond river isGihon: thesame is it thatcompasseththewholelandofEthiopia.

14 AndthenameofthethirdriverisHiddekel:thatisitwhichgoethtowardtheeastofAssyria.AndthefourthriverisEuphrates.

15 AndtheLORDGodtooktheman,andputhimintothegardenofEdentodressitandtokeepit.

16 AndtheLORDGodcommandedtheman,saying,Ofeverytreeofthegardenthoumayestfreelyeat:

17 Butofthetreeoftheknowledgeofgoodandevil,thoushaltnoteatofit:forinthedaythatthoueatestthereofthoushaltsurelydie.

18 AndtheLORDGodsaid,It isnotgoodthatthemanshouldbealone;Iwillmakehimanhelpmeetforhim.

19 AndoutofthegroundtheLORDGodformedeverybeastofthefield,andeveryfowloftheair;andbroughtthemuntoAdamtoseewhathewouldcall them:andwhatsoeverAdamcalledevery livingcreature,thatwasthenamethereof.

20 AndAdamgavenames toall cattle,and to the fowlof theair,andtoeverybeastofthefield;butforAdamtherewasnotfoundanhelpmeetforhim.

21 AndtheLORDGodcausedadeepsleeptofalluponAdam,andhe slept: and he took one of his ribs, and closed up the flesh insteadthereof;

22 Andtherib,whichtheLORDGodhadtakenfromman,madeheawoman,andbroughtheruntotheman.

23 AndAdamsaid,Thisisnowboneofmybones,andfleshofmyflesh:sheshallbecalledWoman,becauseshewastakenoutofMan.

24 Thereforeshallamanleavehisfatherandhismother,andshallcleaveuntohiswife:andtheyshallbeoneflesh.

25 Andtheywerebothnaked,themanandhiswife,andwerenot

ashamed.

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1 NowtheserpentwasmoresubtilthananybeastofthefieldwhichtheLORDGodhadmade.Andhesaiduntothewoman,Yea,hathGodsaid,Yeshallnoteatofeverytreeofthegarden?

2 Andthewomansaiduntotheserpent,Wemayeatofthefruitofthetreesofthegarden:

3 Butofthefruitofthetreewhichisinthemidstofthegarden,Godhathsaid,Yeshallnoteatofit,neithershallyetouchit,lestyedie.

4 Andtheserpentsaiduntothewoman,Yeshallnotsurelydie:5 ForGoddothknowthatinthedayyeeatthereof,thenyoureyes

shallbeopened,andyeshallbeasgods,knowinggoodandevil.6 Andwhenthewomansawthat thetreewasgoodfor food,and

that itwaspleasant to theeyes,anda tree tobedesired tomakeonewise, she tookof the fruit thereof, anddideat, andgavealsountoherhusbandwithher;andhedideat.

7 Andtheeyesofthembothwereopened,andtheyknewthattheywerenaked;and theysewedfig leaves together,andmadethemselvesaprons.

8 AndtheyheardthevoiceoftheLORDGodwalkinginthegardenin thecoolof theday:andAdamandhiswifehid themselves from thepresenceoftheLORDGodamongstthetreesofthegarden.

9 AndtheLORDGodcalleduntoAdam,andsaiduntohim,Whereartthou?

10 Andhesaid, Iheard thyvoice in thegarden,and Iwasafraid,becauseIwasnaked;andIhidmyself.

11 And he said,Who told thee that thou wast naked? Hast thoueaten of the tree, whereof I commanded thee that thou shouldest not

eat?12 Andthemansaid,Thewomanwhomthougavesttobewithme,

shegavemeofthetree,andIdideat.13 AndtheLORDGodsaiduntothewoman,Whatisthisthatthou

hastdone?Andthewomansaid,Theserpentbeguiledme,andIdideat.14 And theLORDGodsaidunto the serpent,Because thouhast

donethis,thouartcursedaboveallcattle,andaboveeverybeastofthefield;uponthybellyshaltthougo,anddustshaltthoueatallthedaysofthylife:

15 AndIwillputenmitybetweentheeandthewoman,andbetweenthyseedandherseed;itshallbruisethyhead,andthoushaltbruisehisheel.

16 Unto thewomanhesaid, Iwill greatlymultiply thy sorrowandthyconception; in sorrow thoushalt bring forth children;and thydesireshallbetothyhusband,andheshallruleoverthee.

17 AnduntoAdamhesaid,Becausethouhasthearkeneduntothevoiceofthywife,andhasteatenofthetree,ofwhichIcommandedthee,saying, Thou shalt not eat of it: cursed is the ground for thy sake; insorrowshaltthoueatofitallthedaysofthylife;

18 Thornsalsoandthistlesshallitbringforthtothee;andthoushalteattheherbofthefield;

19 Inthesweatofthyfaceshaltthoueatbread,tillthoureturnuntotheground;foroutofitwastthoutaken:fordustthouart,anduntodustshaltthoureturn.

20 And Adam called his wife's name Eve; because she was themotherofallliving.

21 UntoAdamalsoandtohiswifedidtheLORDGodmakecoatsofskins,andclothedthem.

22 AndtheLORDGodsaid,Behold,themanisbecomeasoneof

us,toknowgoodandevil:andnow,lestheputforthhishand,andtakealsoofthetreeoflife,andeat,andliveforever:

23 Therefore the LORD God sent him forth from the garden ofEden,totillthegroundfromwhencehewastaken.

24 So he drove out the man; and he placed at the east of thegardenofEdenCherubims,andaflamingswordwhichturnedeveryway,tokeepthewayofthetreeoflife.

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