Rhapsody

of Realities
. . . A DAILY DEVOTIONAL

Chris Oyakhilome
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 thursday 1

THE INNER SANCTUARY

The spirit of man is the candle of the
LORD, searching all the inward parts of
the belly (Proverbs 20:27).

In the Old Testament, God gave Israel the tabernacle,

which He divided into three parts. The first was the inner
sanctuary, where the Ark of God was. It was also called the
Holy of Holies or the Most Holy Place. The second part was
the outer sanctuary, which was called the Holy Place. The
third part of the tabernacle was the outer court, where the
brazen altar and laver were.
This tabernacle of Moses gives us the picture of the
human person: the spirit, soul, and body. Man’s body is the
outer court, the soul is the first sanctuary, while the spirit is
the inner sanctuary.
The Holy Spirit resides in the inner sanctuary, which is
the recreated human spirit. When a man is born again, his
spirit is recreated; eternal life is imparted to his spirit and right
away, the Ark of God is set up there. What was in the Ark in
the Old Testament? It was the Word of God written on two
tablets of stone (1 Kings 8:9, 2 Chronicles 5:10).
Where is the Word of God today? It’s in our hearts, our
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spirits. The Lord said, “...this is the covenant that I will make
with the house of Israel after those days, saith the Lord; I
will put my laws into their mind, and write them in their
hearts..." (Hebrews 8:10). No wonder Paul said we’re the
words of Christ written by the Spirit, not on tables of stone,
but in fleshy tables of the heart (2 Corinthians 3:3).
This shows us the importance of the human spirit. That’s
where the Word of God is today. That’s where God lives.
Being born again is the recreation of the inward man—
the human spirit—to become God’s dwelling place; His
holy tabernacle. The premium, therefore, must be on the
education of your spirit, which is only achievable by receiving
and meditating on the Word of God.

CONFESSION
My spirit is God’s dwelling place, where He lives in His
glory and majesty. I carry God’s divine presence in my heart
and impact my world with the blessings of my divinity. I’m
heaven’s ambassador to this world; everywhere I go, God
goes, because I’m His living tabernacle, His home and
headquarters. Hallelujah!

FURTHER STUDY:
2 Corinthians 3:1-3; Hebrews 10:16; 1 Corinthians 3:16

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

1 John 2:15-3:1-10 & Ezekiel 45-46
2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Revelation 5:1-14 & Joel 1
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 friday 2

WE OUGHT ALWAYS TO PRAY

And he spake a parable unto them to this
end, that men ought always to pray, and not
to faint (Luke 18:1).

S omeone once said, “I have so much to do in very

little time; it leaves me with very little time to pray.
So, in the mornings, I pray for only five minutes because I
always have a busy day.” That’s a big mistake.
Never skip or reduce your times of fellowship with the
Lord for other things you might consider “important.” The
wisdom, guidance and strength you need for success comes
from the Lord. Always remember that.
When you have so much to do, that’s when you need to
pray. In fact, you’ll need to pray more at such times because
you require spiritual help to achieve results in a shorter time
and in the best way. Instead of feeling too busy to pray, a
wise person will say, “I have so much work to do that I’ll need
to give more time to prayer.” You receive a boost in your
energy and inspiration, which will give you speed.
Jesus said men ought always to pray and not to give
up (Luke 18:1), letting us know that we were made to pray.

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It’s something God built within the human system. In other
words, there’ll always be the need for that spiritual fellowship
with God.
Through such fellowship, we can be built, encouraged,
directed and obtain the Lord’s mercy, grace and intervention
in our circumstances. Not only should you desire to pray, you
should pray always. We don’t pray just because we require a
miracle; we pray because we’re in a loving relationship with
a real loving heavenly Father.

Dear Father, thank you for the privilege and blessings of

prayer. Thank you for the opportunity of fellowship with you,
loving and gracious Father! You’re my source and ability; and
I’m confident that my future is secure, as I remain yielded to
your Spirit and guided by your wisdom, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:
1 Thessalonians 5:17; James 5:16-18;
Ephesians 6:18 NIV
1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
1 John 3:11-24 & Ezekiel 47-48
2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Revelation 6:1-10 & Joel 2
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 saturday 3

PRAY ALWAYS IN THE SPIRIT

Praying always with all prayer and supplication
in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all
perseverance and supplication for all saints
(Ephesians 6:18).

T o pray always means to be in constant communication

and fellowship with the Lord; it’s always ongoing. That’s
what the Lord instructs us to do; He wants us in fellowship
with Him all the time. It’s a continual communication of
spiritual intelligence, where information is constantly being
given to us to put us at an advantage.
The Amplified Classic version of our opening verse reads,
“Pray at all times (on every occasion, in every season) in the
Spirit, with all [manner of] prayer and entreaty....” Praying
in the Spirit, therefore, becomes the accompaniment for all
other kinds of prayer. Whether it’s the prayer of faith, the
prayer of intercession—whatever kind of prayer it is—praying
in the Spirit should be part of it.
In 1 Corinthians 14:14-15, Paul said, “For if I pray in an
unknown tongue, my spirit prayeth, but my understanding
is unfruitful. What is it then? I will pray with the spirit, and
I will pray with the understanding also: I will sing with the
spirit, and I will sing with the understanding also.” This
shows that praying in the spirit is a priority. From the Spirit,
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you’ll know what words to use. Your tongue will be arranged
and inspired to say the right things.
As you go out to win souls, you may not know what
you’re going to say right away, but pray in the Spirit first,
and He’ll give you the right words. You'll say things that are
consistent with His divine purpose, because you’re in timely
fellowship with Him, through the Spirit.
It reminds of what Jesus said in Matthew 10:19-20: "But
when they deliver you up, take no thought how or what ye
shall speak: for it shall be given you in that same hour what
ye shall speak. For it is not ye that speak, but the Spirit of
your Father which speaketh in you." Hallelujah! Therefore,
make it a habit to always pray in the spirit, and with the Spirit.

PRAYER
Dear Father, I thank you for enlightening me to pray effectively
in the Spirit. As I speak in tongues even now, my spirit is lifted
to function from a vantage position of boldness, accuracy
and victory, resulting in a life of dominion in Christ. I don’t
struggle but enjoy unstoppable growth and progress as I
receive guidance from you, in Jesus’ Name. Amen!

FURTHER STUDY:
Luke 18:1; Jude 1:20; Philippians 4:6-7

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

1 John 4 & Daniel 1-2
2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Revelation 6:11-17 & Joel 3
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 sunday 4
SAMPLES AND PATTERNS
For whatsoever things were written aforetime
were written for our learning, that we through
patience and comfort of the scriptures might
have hope
(Romans 15:4).

W hen studying the Bible, be diligent to observe

principles, samples and patterns. As you read
about the amazing life of the fathers, prophets and apostles,
you’ll see samples of faith, and how they framed the course
of their lives with the Word. 1 Corinthians 10:11 says, “Now
all these things happened unto them for ensamples: and
they are written for our admonition, upon whom the ends
of the world are come.”
The use of the word, “ensamples” in the King James
isn’t exactly the same thing as “example”; it actually means
“samples.” A sample is a specimen, an original that's shown
to you, like you say, “This is what it’s supposed to be.” It’s
like a pattern or print given to you.
Hebrews 11 gives us a pattern. The Bible says, “Now
faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of
things not seen. For by it the elders obtained a good report”
(Hebrews 11:1-2). When you read further, you’ll be inspired
by the extraordinary feats of these great men and women of
faith: what their faith accomplished for the kingdom of God
(Hebrews 11:32-33).
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 These champions of faith subdued kingdoms and did
wondrous things in their time; they ruled their world! That’s
not all! Hebrews 11:3 says, “Through faith we understand
that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that
things which are seen were not made of things which do
appear.” In other words, the various eras were framed by the
Word of God (the "Rhema" of God). The use of the Greek,
"Rhema" here indicates that the Word of God referred to was
spoken through the lips of men.
It’s vital to note in this verse that God didn’t frame the
“aions”; rather, through faith, the world’s systems—with
respect to socio-economic structures and environmental
management—were programmed through God’s Word that
came out of these men and women of faith. Hallelujah! It
shows what you can do today: you can frame things in your
life and in your world to synchronize with God’s perfect will
by speaking forth God’s Word.

PRAYER
I follow the prescribed pattern of faith and the spoken
word. My mind is renewed by the Word to think the right
thoughts and speak the right words that transform my life
and circumstances. The structure and administration of my
life are perfected in line with God’s perfect will for me, and
I dwell in health, peace and abundance every day, in Jesus’
Name. Amen.
FURTHER STUDY:
2 Timothy 3:16; Romans 15:4 AMPC;
1 Corinthians 10:11 NIV
1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
1 John 5 & Daniel 3-4
2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Revelation 7:1-10 & Amos 1-2
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 monday 5
A GOOD REPORT FROM GOD
Now faith is the substance of things hoped
for, the evidence of things not seen. For by it
the elders obtained a good report (Hebrews
11:1-2).

H ow would you like to have a good report from God?

Our opening verse says through faith, the elders in
our spiritual family obtained a good report from God. If you
want to be celebrated by God, if you want to have praise of
Him, it’s got to be through your actions of faith. No wonder
He says, “But without faith it is impossible to please him…”
(Hebrews 11:6).
The Bible says, “By faith Abraham, when he was called
to go out into a place which he should after receive for an
inheritance, obeyed; and he went out, not knowing whither
he went. By faith he sojourned in the land of promise, as
in a strange country, dwelling in tabernacles with Isaac
and Jacob, the heirs with him of the same promise: For he
looked for a city which hath foundations, whose builder
and maker is God” (Hebrews 11:8-10). As a result, James
2:23 says, “…Abraham believed God, and it was imputed
unto him for righteousness: and he was called the Friend
of God.”
How about Enoch? Genesis 5:24 says, “And Enoch
walked with God: and he was not; for God took him.”
Hebrews 11:5 tells us more; it says, “By faith Enoch was
translated that he should not see death; and was not found,
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because God had translated him: for before his translation
he had this testimony, that he pleased God.” Hallelujah!
Read about all the other heroes of faith in Hebrews 11;
the likes of Abel, Noah, Samuel, Isaac, Sarah, Joseph, Moses,
Barak, Samson, etc. The Bible says they all obtained a good
report through faith. However, we notice something striking
that the Bible tells us: they didn’t receive the promise, because
God provided something better for us: “These were the true
heroes, commended for their faith, yet they lived in hope
without receiving the fullness of what was promised them.
But now God has invited us to live in something better than
what they had—faith’s fullness...” (Hebrews 11:39-40 TPT).
Thus, we have no excuse; every day, give expression to
your faith. Live the faith life. Practise God’s Word, for faith is
acting on the Word! That’s the way to obtain a good report
from God and walk in the glory and blessings of Christ.

CONFESSION
My faith grows by the Word, prevails and triumphs over
contrary winds and opposition. My life is regulated by the
eternal realities of the Kingdom, and the blessings therein
are unleashed into my world. My faith works by love, and
I obtain a good report from God as I live victoriously every
day, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
FURTHER STUDY:
2 Corinthians 4:16-18; Hebrews 10:38; Hebrews 11:4-7

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

2 John & Daniel 5-6
2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Revelation 7:11-17 & Amos 3-4
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 tuesday 6

THE ESSENCE OF HOPE

NOW FAITH is the assurance (the
confirmation, the title deed) of the things
[we] hope for, being the proof of things
[we] do not see and the conviction of their
reality [faith perceiving as real fact what is
not revealed to the senses](Hebrews 11:1
AMPC).

H ope is usually in the future, something you look

forward to or desire in front of you. It’s a picture
or an image of a desired future; a picture of a future
accomplishment, possession or fulfilment. Faith, however,
is the essence of hope. In other words, until you hope, that
image or picture has no life. That's why hope is so important.
Hope is powerful. When people become hopeless, they
could give up, and die. But once you have hope, then the
thing you’re hoping for suddenly becomes a possibility; you
see that it exists.
Hope is like “potential energy”; which means it’s a
possibility that could be realized if you could “look” at it with
your spirit, because that's when it becomes real. This is why
hope must translate to faith for it to produce results. With
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hope, you see the blessings that could result from acting on
God’s Word. But with faith, you take possession, you walk
in the blessing. Hallelujah!

Dear heavenly Father, thank you for the blessed hope we

have in Christ. I see pictures of possibilities as I apply your
Word in my health, finances, life and ministry, and I have the
confident assurance that Christ in me means glory in every
area of my life, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:
Hebrews 6:18; 1 Thessalonians 5:8;
1 Thessalonians 1:2-3
1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
3 John & Daniel 7-8
2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Revelation 8:1-13 & Amos 5-6
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 wednesday 7
THE POWER OF SPEECH
Through faith we understand that the worlds
were framed by the word of God… (Hebrews
11:3).

G enesis chapter one shows us how God created

all things; it was through words. He spoke, and
everything He said, became. That’s because speech (words)
create sound waves—energy. This is one reason why
meditating on the Word is so important.
Meditation has three phases or levels. Level one is when
you speak under your voice. Then in the second level, you’re
literally talking or muttering. The third and final level is when
you shout or roar; you’re talking aloud. This final phase is so
important because of the power of sound or energy of words.
This is why when you read scriptures, you should
oftentimes read them aloud. Read your Rhapsody of Realities
aloud, including the prayers and confessions. Your affirmation
of the Word is very important. God gave us a tongue so we
could talk, and when you talk, energy is released.
Through the energy of words, God recreated and
brought order to the world, which hitherto was a chaotic
mass (Genesis 1). Ephesians 5:1 tells us to emulate Him as
His beloved children. What God did in Genesis 1 was for us
to emulate. With words, you’re to maintain the beauty and
glory of your life, and change circumstances and situations
in line with God’s will. By your words, you can chart your
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course in victory and success.
Jesus said you shall have what you say (Mark 11:23);
so don’t keep quiet. There's a reason for speaking. Even
the very principle of salvation stresses the importance of
speaking. It says, “For with the heart man believeth unto
righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto
salvation” (Romans 10:10). Confession here means, "saying
what God has said in agreement with Him." It’s translated
from the Greek word "Homologeo"—which primarily means
to say the same thing as another in agreement. That’s what
makes His Word effectual in your life.
It's not enough to “believe” the Word of God with your
heart; you have to declare it with your mouth to experience
the blessings therein. The Bible says Christ is your life. Christ
is your wisdom. Christ is your righteousness. Christ in you,
the hope of glory. For the rest of today, meditate on these
truths about Christ, saying them aloud every so often.

Dear Father, I thank you for the gift and power of speech. As
I speak forth your Word, your light manifests and obliterates
every form of darkness in my path. My life is beautiful,
excellent and full of glory. I walk in health and strength,
prospering in all that I do, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:
Mark 11:23; Proverbs 18:21; Matthew 12:37

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

Jude & Daniel 9-10
2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Revelation 9:1-10 & Amos 7
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 thursday 8
SET YOUR FOCUS ON THE WORD
Only be thou strong and very courageous,
that thou mayest observe to do according
to all the law, which Moses my servant
commanded thee: turn not from it to the
right hand or to the left, that thou mayest
prosper whithersoever thou goest (Joshua
1:7).

W hen I was a teenager, I engaged the Spirit of God

on several issues. I didn't want to live my life
dabbling into different things, guessing and trying to figure
out God’s purpose for my life. I wanted to know exactly
where to go, what to do, and how to set my sail. I wanted
to know God’s direction for my life, because I figured since
He already knew my future, there wasn't anything wrong
with my asking Him.
Guess what? He directed my mind and my spirit to
His Word. He said to me, “My Word is your compass; it
illuminates your path. If you follow my Word, you’ll never
lose your way; you’ll prosper in all that you do.” That’s what
He said to Joshua in our theme scripture.
Psalm 119:105 says, “Thy word is a lamp unto my feet,
and a light unto my path.” The Lord Jesus said in John 8:12,
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“…I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall
not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.” He is
the Word. Hallelujah!
Set your focus on the Word and you'll never fail: “This
book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou
shalt meditate therein day and night… for then thou shalt
make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good
success” (Joshua 1:8). God’s Word is absolute truth; you can
depend absolutely on it.
Don't be afraid to believe God and stay on His Word.
You can't do that and make a mistake or regret it. Those who
regret following God's Word never really knew the Word;
they weren’t following the Word but the desires of their
own hearts. When you go for the Word, you stay focused
no matter what tries to distract you. Hallelujah!
PRAYER
Dear Father, your Word is my light and the compass by which
I navigate my way through life; it’s the light that guides me
in the path of success, victory and greatness. Through your
Word, I receive insight into the mysteries and realities of the
Kingdom. Thank you for the blessing of being guided and
regulated by your Word, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:
Joshua 1:8 AMPC; Matthew 24:35; Isaiah 55:10-11

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

Revelation 1 & Daniel 11-12
2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Revelation 9:11-21 & Amos 8-9
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 friday 9
INFINITE POSSIBILITIES
Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe,
all things are possible to him that believeth
(Mark 9:23).

I n the Kingdom of God, in the realm of the supernatural,

are infinite possibilities. That’s the realm in which we
live; that’s the realm into which we were born. There’s no
limit to your success. Hallelujah! Jesus said in our opening
scripture, “All things are possible to him that believes.”
The Bible says in Romans 10: “With the heart (spirit) man
believes”; your spirit has the capacity for infinite possibilities.
When your spirit takes a hold of God’s Word, there's no
telling what you can do; there's no telling what you could
be; there’s no telling what you could have!
If you'd only believe, there’ll be a complete metamorphosis
of your life. It doesn't matter what limits have been placed on
you; whether from your family, your friends, your location,
your job, or your training—it makes no difference—you’re
open to infinite possibilities. If you can only believe!
Dare to believe God. Dare to believe and act on His
Word, and your path in life will be one of endless progress,
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victories and prosperity. Every so often, declare, “I go above
and beyond the limits in the Name of Jesus. All things are
possible to me. I have ability for all things. Amen.”

Dear Father, thank you for your Word which brings to my

heart the pictures of infinite possibilities, as there’s no limit to
the extent, reach and capacity to which my spirit can envision,
contemplate and create. I thank you for enlightening me to
know and understand the greatness of your power at work
in me, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:
Romans 10:10; Ecclesiastes 3:11 NIV; Matthew 12:35

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

Revelation 2:1-17 & Hosea 1-2
2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Revelation 10:1-11 & Obadiah 1
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 saturday 10
THE DIVINE “LOGOS”
In the beginning was the Word, and the
Word was with God, and the Word was God
(John 1:1).

“W ord” in our opening scripture above is the

Greek, “Logos.” It describes God's Word
presented to us as His opinions, thoughts, ideas, doctrines,
treatise, accounts, wisdom, knowledge, plans and purposes.
Thus, our knowledge and understanding of the Word is so
crucial.
When God speaks His Word to you, even if all He says
to you is, “Go ye therefore”; that phrase will guide and guard
your life in everything. That’s because all of Him and all that
He represents are in His Word (the divine logos). Hallelujah!
This Logos of God made all things: “The same was in
the beginning with God; All things were made by Him, and
without Him was not anything made that was made” (John
1:2-3). Suddenly, we observe that the Apostle John gives
a personality to the Logos of God; he uses the personal
pronoun “Him,” instead of “it.” Then in verse 14, it becomes
even clearer; it says, “And the Word was made (became)
flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the
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glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace
and truth” (John 1:14).
Imagine all of God's ideas, all of God's knowledge, all
of God's wisdom, all of who He is: in personality, in quality,
all of His ability to perceive—all of that in the divine Logos—
became flesh and dwelt among us. This is Jesus! The Word
that was spoken, which was “speech,” became a man; took
on humanity!
Jesus is the divine Logos. When they saw Him in Bible
days, as He walked by, they saw the totality of the mind of
God. He was the totality of the will of the Father. He was
God's message in flesh. John said, “We beheld His glory, the
glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and
truth!” Hallelujah!

PRAYER
Dear heavenly Father, I thank you for your opinions,
thoughts, ideas, doctrines, treatise, accounts, revelations, and
comprehension encapsulated in the Word. As I study and
meditate on the divine truths and wisdom in the Scriptures,
your Word puts me over and above all situations, causing me
to excel in everything, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:
Hebrews 4:12-13; John 1:1-4

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

Revelation 2:18-3:1-6 & Hosea 3-6
2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Revelation 11:1-10 & Jonah 1-2
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 sunday 11
SINGERS OF HIS PRAISE
Sing unto him, sing psalms unto him: talk ye
of all his wondrous works
(Psalm 105:2).

A ll the great men or women of God you find in the

Bible were singers of the Lord’s praise. No wonder
they lived an extraordinarily victorious life in every way. It’s
time for us to learn to praise and sing unto the Lord Most
High; we’re to sing songs of the Spirit, for we’re singers of
His praise!
For example, after crossing the Red Sea and witnessing
how the Egyptian warlords perished in it, Moses broke out
in songs of praise: “…I will sing unto the LORD, for he hath
triumphed gloriously…The LORD is my strength and song,
and he is become my salvation: he is my God, and I will
prepare him an habitation; my father's God, and I will exalt
him. The LORD is a man of war: the LORD is his name”
(Exodus 15:1-3).
When the Israelites fought against King Jabin and
destroyed him, Deborah and Barak sang to the Lord with
these beautiful words: “Praise ye the LORD for the avenging
of Israel…Hear, O ye kings; give ear, O ye princes; I, even
I, will sing unto the LORD; I will sing praise to the LORD
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God of Israel” (Judges 5:2-3).
How about Miriam’s poetic acknowledgement of Israel’s
miraculous deliverance from the charging Egyptians: “…Sing
to the LORD, because he has won a glorious victory; he has
thrown the horses and their riders into the sea” (Exodus
15:21 GNB).
Over in the New Testament, we read the prophetic
utterance about Jesus that says, “...in the midst of the church
will I sing praise unto thee” (Hebrews 2:12). The prophetic
utterance about Jesus declares that He would sing praises
to the Lord in the midst of the church, among His brethren.
And He did. Hallelujah! The night before He was betrayed,
after He had served His disciples the Holy Communion, the
Bible says, “They sang a hymn and went directly to Mount
Olives” (Matthew 26:30 MSG). Then in Luke 10:21, He did
something beautiful: He sang a psalm. Psalms are spiritual
songs. Glory to God!

PRAYER
Dear Father, I praise your Name, and worship your majesty,
for you’re the healer, the supplier of all good things, and
you’re greater than all. Thank you for granting me the grace
to prevail always over circumstances, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:
Psalm 150:1-6; Psalm 9:11; Psalm 13:6

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

Revelation 3:7-22 & Hosea 7-10

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

Revelation11:11-19 & Jonah 3-4
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 monday 12
POINT THEM IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION
Train up a child in the way he should go:
and when he is old, he will not depart from
it (Proverbs 22:6).

F rom a very young age, through inspiring Bible stories,

first from home, and then the children's church, I
began to learn about faithful Bible characters and the things
to emulate from them. For example, I learnt of Samson,
a legendary Israelite and a Nazarite from birth; a warrior
and judge, renowned for his prodigious strength. He led
and rescued the people of Israel from Philistine oppression
(Judges 13–16).
Also is the amazing story of David and his decapitation
of the belligerent Goliath of Gath who terrorized the children
of Israel. David won the victory for Israel and brought the
fear of Jehovah upon the Philistines (1 Samuel 17:20-58).
The story of Mordecai and Esther was also very inspiring
to me. I read how they championed the course of the Jews
amidst the threat of complete annihilation by Haman, a
sworn enemy of God’s people (Esther 3:5-6). These stories

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of the prophets and apostles in the Bible helped to shape
my mindset and character as I was growing up. Most of all
was the God-evincing life of Jesus.
I was able to quickly distinguish the right role models in
the Bible in my formative years. This is why it’s important to
train children in the way they should go; get them exposed
early to God’s Word and the right Bible characters.
We have Rhapsody of Realities for kids, early readers,
and for teenagers. Use these and all our other materials
for children to raise and train your children, young siblings,
and other children around you. Influence them to think
like champions and world changers. Position them to think
differently, to be innovative and solution providers. Point

PRAYER
Dear Father, I pray for an increased work of grace and
greater boldness in the hearts of children all over the world,
and utterance to bring the message of Christ’s love to others
in their schools, homes, and among their peers, with signs,
wonders and miracles, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:
2 Timothy 3:15; Proverbs 22:15; Proverbs 23:13-14

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

Revelation 4 & Hosea 11-14
2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Revelation 12:1-10 & Micah 1-2
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 tuesday 13
KEEP THE DEVIL ON THE RUN
Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist
the devil, and he will flee from you (James

S atan never plays fair; so you have to always be on the

offensive against him. Our opening scripture says to
resist him; but how do you resist him? It’s with the Word—the
Sword of the Spirit. Don’t think the devil is sleeping; he’s
not! The Bible says he prowls to and fro like a roaring lion,
seeking whom he may devour (1 Peter 5:8).
Don’t wait for his fiery darts before putting him in check.
What the devil likes to do is to get your attention, so that
you're always on the defensive, fighting to get your peace
back, to get your health and strength back, or to get things
back to normal; ever fighting to restore something; no! Don’t
let yourself be hemmed in such a position.
While with your faith you’re neutralizing all the fiery
darts Satan throws at you, always be on the offensive with
the “Rhema” of God in your mouth. In Ephesians 6:10-16, the
Apostle Paul gave a list of the protective part of our armour.
Then in the 17th verse, he gave the only offensive tool: “the
sword of the Spirit,” which is the “Rhema” of God.
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 Rhema is Greek for the "spoken word." In this case, it’s
your proclamation of the inspired Word of God for the hour
and the season. It’s always a word said, or a word in saying;
otherwise, it’s not a sword; it’s not a weapon. Always put
the Word on your lips; that’s what you use to discomfit the
enemy and all adversities.

PRAYER
Dear Father, your Word is in my heart and in my mouth,
prevailing as I speak it forth! I speak forth righteousness,
wisdom, prosperity, victory and abundance. And with the
shield of faith, I extinguish and render ineffective the fiery
darts, lies, tricks and stratagems of the adversary, walking on
in the victory of Christ, in Jesus' Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:
Ephesians 6:10-17; 1 Peter 5:8-9

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

Revelation 5 & Joel 1-3
2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Revelation 12:11-17 & Micah 3-4
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 wednesday 14
ACTIVATING HIS POWER

The LORD thy God in the midst of thee is

mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee
with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy
over thee with singing (Zephaniah 3:17).

O ur opening scripture lets us know that God’s might,

His power of deliverance, is activated through
singing. There’re many problems that some Christians go
through, but if they’d apply this scripture, they’ll experience
great victories. The Spirit of God responds to singing, and
He’ll save you from trouble with rejoicing.
Throughout history, great victories have been wrought
because God’s people sang. Think about it: In 2 Chronicles
20, Judah was surrounded and completely outnumbered by
three enemy nations that were ready to attack them—Ammon,
Moab and Mount Seir.
When the king was informed, he didn’t first consult with
his army generals. He gathered all Judah to seek the Lord
in prayer and fasting, and God said through a prophetic
message, “…fear not, nor be dismayed; tomorrow go out
against them: for the LORD will be with you” (2 Chronicles
20:17).
Jehoshaphat then appointed singers and placed them
ahead of the army to praise the Lord. But here’s what I want
you to observe: He gave them a simple Psalm to sing; just
a short phrase. They sang, “...Praise the LORD, For His
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mercy endures forever” (2 Chronicles 20:21).Then, the
Lord confused the enemy’s camp, causing them to turn their
swords against one another until they completely destroyed
one another. Hallelujah!
In Acts 16, Paul and Silas were falsely accused and
incarcerated. But “…at midnight Paul and Silas prayed,
and sang praises unto God: and the prisoners heard them.
And suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the
foundations of the prison were shaken: and immediately
all the doors were opened, and every one’s bands were
loosed” (Acts 16:25-26).
They didn’t ask God for deliverance; they only sang
praises to God. They knew that if they’d praise the Lord,
His power would be activated for their deliverance. In both
examples we saw in the Scriptures, their salvation came,
not before they would praise, but as they praised the Lord.
Hallelujah!
When there’s trouble, when it seems the odds are against
you, when there’s heat from every side, sing praises to God!
Activate His power through songs of praise. Hallelujah!

PRAYER
Dear Father, to you belong all greatness and might. All in
heaven and earth are yours. You’re exalted above all. I love
you, Lord; and I thank you, for you’re gracious, holy, righteous
and true, in Jesus' Name. Amen.
FURTHER STUDY:
1 Chronicles 29:10-13; Psalm 106:1-2; Psalm 145:4

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

Revelation 6 & Amos 1-4
2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Revelation 13:1-10 & Micah 5-6
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HIS GREATNESS IS FOR

By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of

praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of
our lips giving thanks to his name (Hebrews
13:15).

O ur opening scripture is referring to the Lord, Jesus

Christ. By Him, we’re to continually offer spiritual
sacrifices to God in praise. Praise is thanksgiving: thanking
and extolling God’s Majesty and greatness; acknowledging
Him in His acts of kindness, for which you’re grateful and
thankful.
But here’s the beautiful thing: in praising Him, in
acknowledging His greatness, we’re thankful that His
greatness is directed towards us for our advantage, in loving
us, taking care of us, blessing us and all the numerous things
He’s done for us.
The Spirit’s prayer through Paul in Ephesians 1:19 further
explains it. It says, “And what is the exceeding greatness of
his power to us-ward who believe, according to the working
of his mighty power.” For example, when God demonstrated
that great power in raising Jesus from the dead, He raised us
up together with Him. Hallelujah!
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 Everything He’s revealed to us about His power and
His greatness is all about blessing us. He created all things:
the stars, the moons, the sun, all the planets, the things we
know and don't know, and the ones we see and don't see;
they’re all for us.
No wonder the Bible says in 1 Timothy 6:17 that He
gives us all things richly to enjoy. He shared all of what He's
got with us! 2 Peter 1:3 says, “According as his divine power
hath given unto us all things….” Think about that! Then He
said in 1 Corinthians 3:21, “…all things are yours.” Blessed
be God!

Thank you, blessed Father, for the immeasurable, limitless,

surpassing riches of your grace in your kindness and goodness
of heart directed toward me in Christ Jesus. You’re the only
true and wise God, who reigns and rules in the affairs of men;
the One who is the blessed and only Sovereign. To you, Lord,
be all glory, honour, majesty, dominion and praise, in Jesus’
Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:
Ephesians 2:4-7; Hosea 14:2; Hebrews 13:15

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

Revelation 7 & Amos 5-9
2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Revelation 13:11-18 & Micah 7
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 friday 16
A PRINCIPLE FOR ALL MEN
That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the
Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart
that God hath raised him from the dead,
thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man
believeth unto righteousness; and with the
mouth confession is made unto salvation
(Romans 10:9-10).

It’s important to note that the Bible doesn't say, “With

the heart, Christians believe”; rather, it says, “Man
believes.” It's a principle for all men—all human beings—
regardless of who they are, where they come from, what they
have; they can only believe with the heart—the spirit: that’s
the way to be made righteous. But that’s not all.
Every man, woman, boy and girl ever born, and that’ll
ever be born into this world has already been “saved” by
Jesus Christ. When He died, He died to save all humanity.
However, salvation is only a vital experience in the life of the
one who not only believes, but affirms the lordship of Jesus
over his or her life. In other words, upon believing in Jesus,
there’s the further step of affirming His lordship: with the
mouth, confession is made unto salvation. That’s the second
part of the principle.
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 To receive salvation isn’t by your tears or good works.
Salvation is a gift from God (Ephesians 2:8), received by the
affirmation of His Word. Once you believe in your heart that
God raised Jesus from the dead, and confess with your mouth
that He’s Lord over your life, your spirit is reborn instantly,
through the impartation of eternal life by the Holy Spirit.
It’s not difficult at all to receive salvation; some think
they have to atone for their sins first, to be made right with
God. Your own sacrifice will never suffice. It’s not about your
good deeds; it’s about your faith in Christ’s vicarious death
and resurrection. Hallelujah!

PRAYER
Dear Father, I thank you for the power of the Gospel, and
your grace for salvation that’s poured out upon all flesh.
Even now, there’s a great harvest of souls into the Kingdom
as we, your children, proclaim the Gospel today, all around
the world, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:
Romans 10:6-10; Hebrews 3:15-19 NIV; Romans 10:13

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

Revelation 8 & Obadiah
2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Revelation 14:1-10 & Nahum 1-3
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 saturday 17
LIGHT OUT OF DARKNESS
In the beginning God created the heaven
and the earth. And the earth was without
form, and void; and darkness was upon the
face of the deep... (Genesis 1:1-2).

I f you ever went underwater, the only light that you have
in the water (if there's no artificial lighting) is the light
that's coming from above the water. Now, the Bible says the
whole earth was in darkness, and the “light” that was above
the water was darkness.
But 2 Corinthians 4:6 tells us how God changed the
situation. He commanded the light to shine out of the
darkness: “...God who commanded the light to shine out of
darkness hath shined in our hearts….” The light didn't come
from heaven, because in heaven there’s no darkness at all.
The light didn't come out of God, because in Him there’s no
darkness at all; the light came out of the darkness in the earth.
It brings to mind an amazing discovery by some scientists
in 1934 (the sonoluminescence experiment). They created
bubbles inside water and then activated sound waves
towards the bubbles to collapse the bubbles. These bubbles
were supposed to collapse by some form of implosion. When
the bubbles imploded, light was emitted. They were in shock.
How could that be?
They were experimenting for something else when they
happened upon this amazing phenomenon. In 1989, similar
experiments were carried out, this time with a single bubble
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so that this particular phenomenon could be observed more
clearly. "Is it possible that sound waves would cause bubbles
underwater or liquids to implode, and light would result?"
they wondered.
Further experiments were carried out and it was found
to be so: light was emitted when sound waves were excited
against imploding bubbles. Those scientists only found out
what God did in the beginning, in bringing form and order to
a chaotic world of darkness as read in our opening scripture:
He spoke and His speech (words) created sound waves.
When we talk, we release energy, and this energy goes
out in form of sound waves. So when God said, “Let there
be light,” energy was released and light came out of the
darkness in the water. What’s this telling us? It lets us know
that the original source material for everything is God's Word.
Blessed truth!

There’re no uncertainties and confusion in my path, because

Christ is my light, my wisdom and my strength. I’m walking
in, and fulfiling, God’s perfect will for my life, established in
the path of greatness and excellence forever. When I speak,
energy is released to create that which my words have formed,
in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:
2 Corinthians 4:6 AMPC; Psalm 119:130

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

Revelation 9 & Jonah 1-4
2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Revelation 14:11-20 & Habakkuk 1-2
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 sunday 18
GIVE HIM TRUE WORSHIP
We should be grateful that we were given a
kingdom that cannot be shaken. And in this
kingdom we please God by worshiping him
and by showing him great honor and respect
(Hebrews 12:28 CEV).

O ne of the greatest honours that we have as God’s

children is the privilege to worship Him. Our
worship of the Lord is so sacrosanct; it’s not something you
do halfheartedly and irreverently. Some people could be
in an environment of worship and be distracted by several
things. Some could even be using their phones or exchanging
pleasantries while worship is going on. That’s irreverent.
The Lord deserves and demands true worship. True
worship is from the heart, offered without distractions. And
true worshippers are the ones who have known the Father.
Recall the conversation between the Master and the lady
from Samaria in John 4. In verse 20, the woman said, “Our
fathers worshipped in this mountain; and ye say, that in
Jerusalem is the place where men ought to worship.”
The Lord responded, saying, “…Woman, believe me, the
hour cometh, when ye shall neither in this mountain, nor
yet at Jerusalem, worship the Father. Ye worship ye know
not what: we know what we worship: for salvation is of
the Jews” (John 4:21-22). Observe that Jesus didn’t say the
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Samaritans weren't worshipping at all; rather, He said they
didn't know whom they were worshipping.
Then He said, “But the hour cometh, and now is, when
the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and
in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him” (John
4:23). So, there’re true worshippers! When you learn to
worship God truly from your heart, it’ll build your life and
bring you tremendous blessings.
Take your times of worship seriously, especially worship
in praise to God in the church. We worship God in our
service to Him, in the things we do for Him; we worship
Him in prayer as part of worship, but we also worship Him
in praise and that's the most important of them all. Always
maintain not just an attitude, but a life of reverence, where
you give true worship to the Lord.

PRAYER
Dear Father, yours, O Lord, is the greatness, the power, the
glory, the majesty and the splendour; you’re gracious, holy,
righteous, pure and kind; you alone are God! You’re exalted
as head over all, and I thank you, in holiness and truth, in
Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:
Philippians 3:3 NIV; Revelation 4:10-11

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

Revelation 10 & Micah 1-3
2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Revelation 15:1-8 & Habakkuk 3
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 monday 19
LET THE WORD CONTROL YOUR MIND
Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of
it are the issues of life (Proverbs 4:23).

O ne of the characteristics of adulthood is self-

awareness. In other words, you know yourself;
you know how you think, and you can even predict your
own actions. You can say, “In such and such circumstances,
I’d react or respond to issues this or that way.”
Now, consider this: the way you are or reason today—
your current mindset—is a result of several factors. First is
your parentage. From your parentage, you inherited certain
traits. Then the society in which you grew up, the materials
you consumed (the books you read, the films you watched,
the things you listened to) all make up who you are today.
All the information that came to you through your senses
were recorded by your mental faculty and your physical
body. Your body has a mind. Your cells have memory. The
physical members of your body have memory; they store
information. So, all the information you ever received actually
got stored in you.

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 Thus, each adult is an amazing conglomerate of massive
storage facilities. Think about it: Your head has its own
storage; your hand, your feet, all the systems of your body
have so much inside them. All of these eventually lead to how
you react to stimuli and how you respond to information or
actions of other people.
No wonder the Bible says, “And be not conformed to
this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your
mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable,
and perfect, will of God” (Romans 12:2). Through conscious
meditation on the Word, your mind is organized, reorganized,
programmed or reprogrammed. Its contents and processes
are synchronized with God’s thoughts and perfect will for
your life. That's what brings about the transformation.

Dear Father, thank you for the transformational power of your

Word; it renews my mind, transforms my life, reorganizes
and reprogrammes my thoughts in the direction of your
perfect will for my life. My mind is inundated with thoughts
of prosperity and health, peace and possibilities, in Jesus’
Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:
2 Timothy 2:15; Proverbs 4:20-22

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

Revelation 11 & Micah 4-5
2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Revelation 16:1-10 & Zephaniah 1-2
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 tuesday 20

THE WORD GIVES YOU A FRESH START

And be not conformed to this world: but
be ye transformed by the renewing of your
mind, that ye may prove what is that good,
and acceptable, and perfect will of God

I n the world, there's no system or process that can

help get rid of the wrong information that the human
system has amassed over the course of mental and physical
development. The storage is permanent. In the world are all
kinds of people whose characters are the sum total or end
result of all the negative information that has gone into them.
However, when you’re born again, the only material that
has the capacity to erase, or delete all the wrong stuff from
your mind and give you a fresh start is the Word of God. It’s
the only material that cleanses the heart, purifies the soul
and renews the mind.
The Word has sanctifying power. Jesus said in John 15:3,
“...Ye are clean through the word which I have spoken unto
you.” Acts 20:32 says, “And now brethren, I commend you
to God, and to the word of his grace, which is able to build
you up….” With the Word of God, you can reconstruct your
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life, you can frame your world; you can decide you want to
fix something in any area of your life—whatever it is.
Always take time to meditate on the Word and you’ll
make apparent progress and experience good success in all
your affairs. There’ll be an outburst of prosperity in every
area of your life, to the praise and glory of God.

PRAYER
Dear Father, I’m yielded to be built, edified, energized and
strengthened by your Word for a life of greatness, victory and
triumphs. Through the ministry of the Word, I'm programmed;
my mind is reconditioned for supernatural growth; there’s
an outburst of prosperity in every area of my life, in Jesus'
Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:
Joshua 1:8 AMPC; 1 Peter 2:2 AMPC; 1 Peter 1:23

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

Revelation 12 & Micah 6-7

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

Revelation 16:11-21 & Zephaniah 3
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 wednesday 21
THE DAY OF HIS MERCY AND GRACE
…Mercy triumphs over judgment! (James
2:13 NIV).

S omeone might see the evil, wickedness, deception,

suffering and cruelty in the world today and conclude
they’re a result of God’s judgment due to sin. But that’s not
entirely true. We’re in the day of God’s mercy and His grace;
we’re in a new dispensation; so it’s different today from how
it was in the Old Testament.
The evil happenings in the world today aren’t judgments
from God; rather, they’re actions and orchestrations of Satan
upon the world. You can easily discern this by the Spirit and
through the Word. It’s the reason God expects us to respond
by addressing Satan, cutting off his influence from our world
and from men’s lives.
There’s sin, but Jesus already paid the price for sin on
behalf of all men. The Bible says, “There is therefore now
no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus...”
(Romans 8:1). The word translated “condemnation” is the
same as judgment. Jesus was judged in our place, and not
just for us, but for the whole world. The Bible says, “And he
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is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but
also for the sins of the whole world” (1 John 2:2).
Satan wants to make people believe that God is mad
at them, punishing them, inflicting them with pain, whereas
God isn’t the one behind it, but Satan. Our job, therefore,
is to let the world know that God isn’t mad at them; rather,
He’s made righteousness and eternal life available and free
in Christ Jesus (2 Corinthians 5:19).
The Bible says, “Let us therefore come boldly unto the
throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace
to help in time of need” (Hebrews 4:16). Lamentations 3:22
says, “It is of the LORD's mercies that we are not consumed,
because his compassions fail not.” We’re in the dispensation
of His overflowing grace and mercy. Blessed be God!

Dear Father, I manifest your glory and establish your will and
righteousness in the earth today, winning souls and bringing
men out of darkness into your marvellous light. I spread
your love everywhere. Thank you for your overflowing grace,
mercy and goodness that brings men to repentance, in Jesus’
Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:
Acts 10:38; Romans 3:23-25; Ephesians 2:13-15

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

Revelation 13:1-10 & Nahum 1-3

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

Revelation 17:1-10 & Haggai 1
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FLOURISHING THROUGH WORDS

A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but
perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit
(Proverbs 15:4).

Y our real personality is revealed in words; you're no

different from your words. Your words represent
you. Think about this: before Jesus was manifested in the
flesh, He was the living Word; He was God's Word. The
Word that the Father spoke became flesh; as it is written,
“And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we
beheld His glory…” (John 1:14 NKJV).
This is why your words are so important. Your words are
“you.” If your words were capsulated and made flesh, what
would that flesh look like? Will you be happy with what you
see? If not, you can change it. Your life can reflect the beauty
and glory of God. Begin by studying and meditating on the
Word. Let the Word fill your heart and mind; for out of the
abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks (Matthew 12:34).
Speak wholesome words. When you speak beautiful,
faith-filled words, your life takes on the shape of those words

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and you receive a beautiful outcome.
Some people speak ugly and hurtful words to others all
the time. Let that not be your description. Be gracious always
in your speech and help others flourish through your words.

Out of the abundance of God’s Word in my heart, my mouth

speaks. My words are gushers of living water with which I
tame the world, change circumstances, give life, uplift and
edify others. My life is beautiful, and I beautify the lives of
others with my wholesome words.

FURTHER STUDY:
Matthew 12:36-37; Proverbs 15:4; Proverbs 16:24

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

Revelation 13:11-14:1-20 & Habakkuk 1-3
2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Revelation 17:11-18 & Haggai 2
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 friday 23

GREATER WISDOM
And God gave Solomon wisdom and
understanding exceeding much, and
largeness of heart…
(1 Kings 4:29-31).

O ne day, the Lord was talking to me, and He told

me how far greater and more excellent the divine
wisdom we have in Christ is than what Solomon had. I was
surprised and said, “Lord, Solomon was the wisest man that
ever lived.” Then, the Lord replied, “Yes, but your wisdom
is my wisdom,” for Christ is made wisdom unto us (1
Corinthians 1:24,30).
He then instructed me to go into the Scriptures to see
the things Solomon talked about: “…he spake three thousand
proverbs: and his songs were a thousand and five. And he
spake of trees, from the cedar tree that is in Lebanon even
unto the hyssop that springeth out of the wall: he spake
also of beasts, and of fowl, and of creeping things, and of
fishes” (1 Kings 4:32-33).
Solomon talked about trees, plants, beasts and so on,
and he was wiser than all men. But the Lord showed me that
in Christ, we talk about higher things than what Solomon
knew. We speak mysteries; mysteries that baffle men: “But
we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, even the hidden

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wisdom, which God ordained before the world unto our
glory” (1 Corinthians 2:7). We speak of higher things of the
Spirit realm and the Kingdom of God.
One of the ways we bring the hidden wisdom into
this world is through the Spirit, when we speak in tongues.
The Bible says, “For he that speaketh in an unknown
tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God: for no man
understandeth him; howbeit in the spirit he speaketh
mysteries” (1 Corinthians 14:2). By the Holy Ghost, we speak
mysteries. Then by the gift of interpretation, we know what
those mysteries are.
When you pray in other tongues and the interpretation
starts coming to you, sometimes you’d find that you spoke
out a scripture or an explanation of something in the
Spirit or from the Word. These are mysteries. When next
you’re praying in tongues, be alert in your spirit because
wisdom speaks through you. If you continue in prayer, the
interpretation will come to you, or else ask and receive the

God’s wisdom, righteousness, love and grace are at work in

me even now, causing me to know and have deeper and fuller
insight into mysteries and secrets of the Kingdom. The eyes of
my understanding are enlightened to the realities and truths
of the Gospel. Hallelujah!

FURTHER STUDY:
Ephesians 1:8-9; 1 Corinthians 1:30;
1 Corinthians 2:6-13
1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Revelation 15 & Zephaniah 1-3
2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Revelation 18:1-12 & Zechariah 1-2
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HIS GOODNESS LEADS TO
REPENTANCE
…despisest thou the riches of his goodness
and forbearance and longsuffering; not
knowing that the goodness of God leadeth
thee to repentance? (Romans 2:4).

R omans 2:4 highlights something very powerful about

the goodness of God: it provides the opportunity
for repentance. In the Old Testament, the threat of judgment
didn't get the children of Israel to repent or obey God. But in
the New Testament, He didn’t threaten us with judgments,
because we’re His obedient ones (1 Peter 1:14). We’re
described as having “obeyed” His Word of truth from the
heart (Romans 6:17). Thus, He brought us into His goodness
and love. Instead of judgment, He shows us His mercy.
God knows that if we would preach and tell the world
about His love and goodness, they’d repent and turn to
Him. 2 Corinthians 5:18 (NIV) says, “All this is from God,
who reconciled us to himself through Christ and gave us
the ministry of reconciliation.” This is the difference. He
knows we've sinned, but in Christ, He’s not counting our
sins against us.
Joel in his prophecy (Joel 2:10-13), along with Zephaniah,
said the people’s sins were being counted against them and
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because of that, judgment was coming to them (Zephaniah
1:14-15). But in our day, it’s different. The problem of sin was
taken care of through the sacrifice of Jesus in our behalf. As a
result of that sacrifice, God reconciled the world to Himself;
He brought humanity into peace with Himself. Now He has
sent us to take the message of His goodness and love to the
world and reconcile people to Him.
Therefore, make this Christmas count for someone who
hasn’t yet known the Lord. You’ll meet them at the mall.
They’ll be at that family function you plan to attend. They’ll
be at the park you’re taking your kids to play. You’d see some
of them on your way home from Church. Let them know
God isn’t punishing them for their sins. He already laid the
punishment on Jesus Christ in their place and if they’d only
believe, eternal life and righteousness will be imparted to
their spirits. Hallelujah!

Lord, I pray that as your children minister the Gospel today

around the world, righteousness is poured forth upon the
nations, resulting in an avalanche of souls coming into the
Kingdom, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:
Romans 1:16-17; Romans 5:6-10; Romans 10:13-15

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

Revelation 16 & Haggai 1-2
2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Revelation 18:13-24 & Zechariah 3-4
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DIVINE LOVE WITH THE FATHER
Greater love hath no man than this, that a
man lay down his life for his friends (John
15:13).

C hristmas is the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ.

He was born to fulfil the will of the Father. He was
God’s love manifested to us. He was God’s sacrificial lamb
to die and pay the price for the salvation of the world, to
bring men into divine fellowship with the Father.
Ephesians 1:5-6 says, “Having predestinated us unto the
adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according
to the good pleasure of his will, To the praise of the glory
of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the
beloved.” Before the foundation of the world, God planned
that you’d live in His love.
He planned that in Christ, you’d be the proof of His
goodness. Ephesians 2:10 AMPC says, “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].”
Jesus experienced the love of the Father the way no
man ever did. He said in John 14:10, “...I am in the Father,
and the Father is in me....” He walked in the Father, and the
Father walked in Him. We’re to do the same as admonished
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in Ephesians 5:1-2 AMPC: “THEREFORE BE imitators of
God [copy Him and follow His example], as well-beloved
children [imitate their father]. And walk in love, [esteeming
and delighting in one another] as Christ loved us and gave
Himself up for us, a slain offering and sacrifice to God [for
you, so that it became] a sweet fragrance.”
He saved us with His own love and gave His life for us,
so we could experience the Father’s love through fellowship.
Now we can better understand the Angel’s message to the
shepherds in Luke 2:11-14: “For unto you is born this day
in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. And
this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped
in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. And suddenly there
was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising
God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth
peace, good will toward men.” Hallelujah!

Dear Father, you’re awesome, glorious, righteous, holy,

just and true. I love you, Lord. You’re gracious and ever-
kind. Thank you for the honour of being in fellowship with
you, to experience your divine love in ways beyond human
comprehension, and for making me an expression of you and
of your love. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:
Ephesians 2:4-7; John 3:16

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

Revelation 17 & Zechariah 1-3
2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Revelation 19:1-10 & Zechariah 5-6
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 monday 26

OUR TRUE PURPOSE

For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain
the whole world, and lose his own soul?
(Mark 8:36).

O ur opening verse is an important food for thought.

No man can truly “gain” the world without Jesus
because it belongs to Him. He owns the world. You may own
a piece of property today, but many years ago, that same
property belonged to someone else who must have walked
through its length and breadth and boasted “Look what I got!”
I ask people, “Where are the Pharaohs of Egypt and the
Emperors of Europe? Where are the Caesars?” They’re long
gone. Though they conquered the world at a point in their
lives and thought they’d rule it forever, they had to leave it
after a while, and someone else took over.
The natural man will give anything to live forever. But
no matter how he tries to find a cure for death, he still has
to answer the call whether or not he wants to.
Jesus taught about a rich man who had such a bountiful
harvest that he needed to tear down his storehouses and
build new ones to store his crops. He was excited to have
laid up so much supplies for himself that could last for
years. While he was thinking about this, God came into his
room and said, “...You fool! This very night your life will
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be demanded from you. Then who will get what you have
prepared for yourself?” (Luke 12:20 NIV).
What’s the purpose for your life in this world? Why are
you here? I’ll tell you: It’s to make sure the Gospel of Jesus
Christ goes to the ends of the earth. In Acts 26:16, the Bible
says, “But rise, and stand upon thy feet: for I have appeared
unto thee for this purpose, to make thee a minister and a
witness both of these things which thou hast seen, and of
those things in the which I will appear unto thee.”
This is the reason God left you here and it should be
your passion. It should be what excites you. You may not be
a pastor, teacher, prophet, an evangelist or an apostle, but
you are called to be a soul winner.

I’m an ambassador of God and a witness of the Gospel of

Jesus Christ. I’ve been sent from the heavenly Kingdom for
the salvation of souls in the earth. My heart is set on my
divine purpose and not on the mundanities of life. My daily
passion is to establish the Kingdom of God in the earth and
in the hearts of men; and I do this by the power of the Holy

FURTHER STUDY:
2 Corinthians 5:18-20; Ecclesiastes 12:13-14;
Colossians 3:1-2
1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Revelation 18 & Zechariah 4-6

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

Revelation 19:11-21 & Zechariah 7-8
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 tuesday 27

WE KNOW HIS WAYS

He answered and said unto them, Because
it is given unto you to know the mysteries of
the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not
given (Matthew 13:11).

T hose who don’t know God are quick to say, “His

ways are not our ways, His thoughts are not our
thoughts.” But for us who are born again, His ways are our
ways. We’re born of Him, created in His image and His
likeness. That means we look like Him, and we function like
Him. Moreover, we have the same life and nature with Him.
1 Corinthians 2:16 says, “…But we have the mind of
Christ.” He’s given us His thoughts, so we can think like Him.
Ephesians 5:1 tells us to imitate Him. Hallelujah! Recall the
words of the Master in our theme scripture: He said it’s our
heritage to know the mysteries of the Kingdom.
The description of His character is clearly unveiled to us
in the Scriptures; you can tell who He is; you can describe
God by Jesus Christ, and know what to expect of Him. You
can predict His response. He has revealed Himself and His
will to us through His written Word and through the Holy
Spirit. The Bible says He showed His ways unto Moses.
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 The only time He said, “My ways are not your ways”
(Isaiah 55:8-9), which some people quote out of context, was
because Israel, at the time, walked away from God's ways.
His desire is for our ways to correspond with His ways. He
calls and invites us to walk in His ways.
If He didn't show us His ways, how could we walk in
sync with Him? So, His ways aren't mysterious; His ways are
revealed to us in His Word. If you know Him as your Father,
He is not a mystery anymore. Yes, He's a mystery to the
world and to those who don’t know Him; but we’re family;
we’re His children. We live in His Kingdom, and we know
His ways. Praise God.

PRAYER
As I study the Word, the Father’s heart, His thoughts, plans
and purposes are unveiled to me. I have full, deep and clear
knowledge of His will; I'm not confused about anything in
life. His light is in my heart, and there’s an unveiling of truth;
revelation is granted to me for a life of victory and unending
praise, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:
1 Corinthians 2:11-16; Mark 4:11

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

Revelation 19:1-10 & Zechariah 7-8

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

Revelation 20:1-15 & Zechariah 9-10
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 wednesday 28

SPEAK BLESSINGS IN HIS NAME

Thou shalt also decree a thing, and it shall
be established unto thee: and the light shall
shine upon thy ways
(Job 22:28).

W hen you pray, learn to speak words of blessings;

speak things into being. Ecclesiastes 11:3 says, “If
the clouds be full of rain, they empty themselves upon the
earth….” There’re clouds that are calamitous, catastrophic,
ruinous and tragic, but our clouds carry spiritual waters of
blessings, prosperity and victories.
In John 7:38, Jesus said, “He that believeth on me, as
the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow, rivers of
living water.” The 39th verse says, “(But this spake he of the
Spirit, which they that believe on him should receive: for the
Holy Ghost was not yet given; because that Jesus was not
yet glorified).”
The Holy Spirit in you is a fountain of life. That’s why
there's a gusher, an outflow of life and blessings as you speak.
Always speak blessings; words that cancel Satan’s plans. Even
now, make a decree concerning your nation, your city, your
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life or about anything, and it shall be established unto you
(Job 22:28, Ecclesiastes 8:4).
Remember, it’s by the blessing of the upright that the city
is exalted (Proverbs 11:11). Speaking blessings over anyone,
anything, any city or nation can be done by giving thanks.
Therefore, give thanks as the Word enjoins us in 1 Timothy
2:1-2: “I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications,
prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all
men; For kings, and for all that are in authority….”

Dear Father, I thank you for the light of the glorious Gospel
that continues to shine in all the nations of the world, with
signs and wonders taking place as the Gospel is preached.
Indeed, the knowledge of your glory is covering the earth as
the waters cover the sea, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:
Job 22:28 AMPC; 1 Peter 3:9; Proverbs 11:11

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

Revelation 19:11-21 & Zechariah 9-11

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

Revelation 21:1-12 & Zechariah 11-12
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YOUR ROLE IN THE GOSPEL

For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ:
for it is the power of God unto salvation to
everyone that believeth; to the Jew first, and
also to the Greek (Romans 1:16).

A s God’s children, our role in the Gospel is clearly

defined. Our Lord Jesus said, “...Go ye into all the
world and preach the Gospel to every creature” (Mark
16:15). In Matthew 28:19, He said, “Go ye therefore, and
teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father,
and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost.”
Like the Apostle Paul, you ought to personalize your role
in the Gospel and say, “According to the glorious gospel
of the blessed God, which was committed to my trust" (1
Timothy 1:11). The Gospel has been committed to your trust;
how faithful are you to its spread around the world? Has it
dawned on you that you’re a soldier, and taking the Gospel
to every man’s world as Jesus asked us to do means war?
In every nation, you have the civilians and you have the
army. The army has a role that's clearly defined for them:
to defend the nation, protect vital national interests and
fulfil national military responsibilities. You’re in God's army
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(2 Timothy 2:3-4), working in sync and in partnership with
an unseen heavenly host, to cover the earth with God’s
righteousness.
These heavenly hosts, by God's principles, can’t do the
things they need to do without us and there’s a whole lot
we can’t do without them. You have a role in the scheme
of things. You’re God’s watchman, His mouthpiece and
messenger.
You’re a co-labourer with God; His minister of
reconciliation: “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” (2 Corinthians 5:19). While there’s a raging
battle for the souls of men, God needs you to prevail in
prayer, and preach the Gospel with all fervency.

PRAYER
Dear Father, I thank you for raising passionate, committed and
fearless labourers for the end-time harvest fields around the
world. I thank you that the people’s hearts are made ready to
receive the Gospel gladly and be converted to the Kingdom,
in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:
2 Timothy 1:8-9; Romans 10:13-15;
2 Corinthians 5:18-20
1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Revelation 20 & Zechariah 12-14

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

Revelation 21:13-27 & Zechariah 13-14
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 friday 30

BE INSPIRED TO PROPHESY
And it shall come to pass in the last days,
saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon
all flesh: and your sons and your daughters
shall prophesy…
(Acts 2:17).

D id you notice that the first response or result of

having the Spirit poured out upon all flesh is that
men and women would prophesy? It shows the importance
of prophecy in prayer. Until you find yourself prophesying in
prayer, you haven’t utilized the power and benefits of prayer.
Prophecy is two-fold: we speak forth and we foretell. The
key is being filled with the Spirit. The Bible says in Ephesians
5:18, “And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but
be filled with the Spirit.” The underlined expression connotes
something that’s supposed to continue. The proper rendering
is actually, “Be being filled with the Spirit.”
That means you should always be filled with the Spirit.
If you’re that way, your prayer life will be enriched with
prophecy where you speak forth God's Word and you foretell
the future. Don’t leave your future in the hands of others;
create your “aion”—course of life—with prophecy.
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 As an individual, how your life goes depends a lot on
you. Likewise, as the Church of Jesus Christ, we must also
recognize that we have a responsibility to determine what
happens in our communities. That’s why our prayers must
be laden with prophecies. Whenever we come together to
pray, we must know we’re coming together to determine
the future of our cities, our nations, and our world through
our prophetic utterances. Hallelujah!

PRAYER
Dear Father, I thank you for putting your Word in my heart
and in my mouth, thus giving me the power to control my
future. I declare that I'm moving forward by the power of the
Holy Spirit, making progress with giant strides, and waxing
stronger every day, in all things, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:
1 Thessalonians 5:20; 1 Corinthians 14:1-5

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

Revelation 21 & Malachi 1-2
2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Revelation 22:1-10 & Malachi 1-2
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 saturday 31

A BLANK CHEQUE FROM GOD

Now faith is the substance of things hoped
for, the evidence of things not seen (Hebrews
11:1).

I magine that someone, a very rich person that you

know, gives you a signed cheque and says, “Fill in
any amount you want!” God gave Solomon a blank cheque
by asking him, “What do you want?” Solomon asked for
wisdom and understanding (1 Kings 3:8-9). God didn’t send
an angel from heaven to make Solomon wise. All He said
was, “Solomon, you have it!” The moment God spoke those
words, Solomon became what God said.
It’s such a blessing to hear God and to receive His
Word. His Word to you at any time in your life regarding
any situation is all you need. In Matthew 17:20, Jesus said,
“...If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say
unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it
shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you.”
He just told you nothing shall be impossible unto you. That’s
a blank cheque from God waiting to be cashed. All you have
to do is fill in the blanks; the cheque has already been signed.
When was it signed?
It was signed when the Holy Ghost came into your heart
to live in you. The Bible says, “It’s in Christ that you, once
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you heard the truth and believed it (this Message of your
salvation), found yourselves home free—signed, sealed, and
delivered by the Holy Spirit” (Ephesians 1:13 MSG). So, it’s
been signed!
It’s time for you to fill it out. But how? It’s with your
mouth! The Bible says, “…my tongue is the pen of a ready
writer” (Psalm 45:1). You fill in the blanks by speaking; as you
declare words of faith in agreement with God, you’re writing
in the Spirit; you’re composing a good matter! Hallelujah!
If life has been somewhat difficult and you’ve found
yourself struggling, it’s because you haven’t filled in the
blanks. The cheque has been signed, meaning that you’ve
been authorized. Don’t wait anymore; start talking and watch
your life go from glory to glory.

CONFESSION
I accept my new reality and identity in Christ. I’m whom
God says I am: holy, unblameable and unreproveable in His
sight. I’m born of the incorruptible seed of God’s Word. I’m
unconquerable and indestructible because the Word of God
is my life. God’s nature of righteousness is in my spirit and I
live in absolute mastery over circumstances. Hallelujah!

FURTHER STUDY:
Hebrews 13:5-6; 2 Corinthians 4:13;
1 Corinthians 2:12-13
1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Revelation 22 & Malachi 3-4
2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Revelation 22:11-21 & Malachi 3-4
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OF SALVATION
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“O Lord God, I believe with all my heart in Jesus Christ, Son of
the living God. I believe He died for me and God raised Him from
the dead. I believe He’s alive today. I confess with my mouth that
Jesus Christ is the Lord of my life from this day. Through Him and
in His Name, I have eternal life; I’m born again. Thank you Lord,
for saving my soul! I’m now a child of God. Hallelujah!”

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THE AUTHOR
P astor Chris Oyakhilome, the President of LoveWorld Inc., a
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