Running with the Gospel of God’s Peace

	2Corinthians 5:19-20 (NIV), Ephesians 6:14-15 (NIV) That God was reconciling the world to himself in Christ, not counting men's sins against them. And he has committed to us the message of reconciliation. We are therefore Christ's ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ's behalf: Be reconciled to God. *Stand firm then,… with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. Every evil prevailing in the world today resulted from the fall of man that caused him to become separated from God. But do you know what? According to Colossians 1:21-22, by Christ’s death on the cross, God has already reconciled all men back to Himself. Because Jesus sacrificed His life, God is already at peace with all men. There is no other price or sacrifice that anyone needs to pay or make to become at peace with God. Christ is our peace, Eph.2:14. All we have to do is believe and they will be saved. They will experience the forgiveness of their sins and their absolute reconciliation back to God. They will experience the fullness of God’s grace, power and blessings in their lives. Their lives will become new and transformed. This is the wonderful gospel of peace that our second text above refers to. The gospel of peace is the gospel of Christ. It is the good news about man’s absolute restoration back into relationship with God because of what Jesus has done for us on the cross. This wonderful gospel of Christ is the power of God to save and deliver both from sin and the devil’s bondage and from every kind of situation that any man or woman finds themselves in, Rom.1:16. All that Christ has done to save and reconcile all men back to God will be wasted if we do not passionately run with this great message and tell men about it. We need to share in Christ’s burden to reach out and save the lost. That same passion that drove Christ to the cross must drive us to serve as a witness of the gospel to the lost, no matter what we may face. PRAYER:  Dear Lord, please stir up in me a greater passion for going all out to passionately preach the gospel of Christ to others today.
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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 FORGET NOT HIS BENEFITS -PSALM 103:1-22

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2017

FORGET NOT HIS BENEFITS

-PSALM 103:1-22

KEY VERSE:

"Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits" (Psalm 103:2).

The story was told of a young boy who was given writing materials to write everything God and Satan had done for him within an hour. He set out to write about the blessings he received from God. He kept on remembering new things to write about the goodness of God in his life, and by the time he was done

OPEN HEAVENS 2017 DON’T BE THE GUINEA PIG! – Saturday September 30th 2017

OPEN HEAVENS 2017

DON’T BE THE GUINEA PIG! – Saturday September 30th 2017

Memorise: Now these things were our examples, to the intent we should not lust after evil things, as they also lusted. 1st Corinthians 10:6

Read: 1st Corinthians 10:1-12 (KJV)

1 Moreover, brethren, I would not that ye should be ignorant, how that all our fathers were under the cloud, and all passed through the sea;

2 And were all baptized unto Moses in the cloud and in the sea;

3 And did all eat the same spiritual meat;

4 And did all drink the same spiritual drink: for they drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them: and that Rock was Christ.

5 But with many of them God was not well pleased: for they were overthrown in the wilderness.

6 Now these things were our examples, to the intent we should not lust after evil things, as they also lusted.

7 Neither be ye idolaters, as were some of them; as it is written, The people sat down to eat and drink, and rose up to play.

SATURDAY 30TH PASTOR CHRIS Pray More

SATURDAY
30TH

PASTOR CHRIS

Pray More
Rejoice and exult in hope; be steadfast and patient in
suffering and tribulation; be constant in prayer (Romans
12:12 AMPC).

The Spirit of God is showing us something we need
to live a victorious life in Christ consistently in the
scripture above. He noted that though there’s tribulation all
around us, we should be constant, that is, consistent, in
prayer.

Some think that prayer is all about telling God your
problems, hoping He’ll do something about them. That’s a
wrong perception on the subject of prayer. The purpose for
prayer is primarily fellowship or communion with the Father.
That communion helps to build love and make it stronger.

#AFFIRMATIONTRAIN 29TH SEPTEMBER.

#AFFIRMATIONTRAIN 29TH SEPTEMBER.

I affirm that the love of God is shed abroad in my heart by the Holy Spirit. I am living God's dream, and gloriously fulfilling His destiny for my life. I have in me an extraordinary staying power, and I am able to focus and bring every assignment I am given to an excellent completion. I am conscious of the very life of God at work in me! I am divinely energized,

Seeing Others the Way Christ Sees Them

2Corinthians 5:14-16 (NIV) For Christ's love compels us, because we are convinced that one died for all, and therefore all died. And he died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves but for him who died for them and was raised again. So from now on we regard no one from a worldly point of view. Though we once regarded Christ in this way, we do so no longer.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2017 CONTAGIOUS DISEASE -LEVITICUS 14:33-57

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

CONTAGIOUS DISEASE

-LEVITICUS 14:33-57

KEY VERSE:

"And he shall cleanse the house with the blood of the bird, and with the running water, and with the living bird, and with the cedar wood, and with the hyssop, and with the scarlet" (Leviticus 14:52).

Isolation and quarantine of individuals of infected or having a high risk of possible infection are commonly used as control measures during epidemic. Although isolation is probably always a desirable public health measure, quarantine is more controversial as it can inflict significant social, psychological,

OPEN HEAVENS 2017 DELAYED PROVISION – Friday September 29th 2017

OPEN HEAVENS 2017

DELAYED PROVISION – Friday September 29th 2017

Memorise: The eyes of all wait upon thee; and thou givest them their meat in due season. Psalm 145:15

Read: Daniel 10:7-13 (KJV)

7 And I Daniel alone saw the vision: for the men that were with me saw not the vision; but a great quaking fell upon them, so that they fled to hide themselves.

8 Therefore I was left alone, and saw this great vision, and there remained no strength in me: for my comeliness was turned in me into corruption, and I retained no strength.

9 Yet heard I the voice of his words: and when I heard the voice of his words, then was I in a deep sleep on my face, and my face toward the ground.

10 And, behold, an hand touched me, which set me upon my knees and upon the palms of my hands.

11 And he said unto me, O Daniel, a man greatly beloved, understand the words that I speak unto thee, and stand upright: for unto thee am I now sent. And when he had spoken this word unto me, I stood trembling.

12 Then said he unto me, Fear not, Daniel: for from the first day that thou didst set thine heart to understand, and to chasten thyself before thy God, thy words were heard, and I am come for thy words.

13 But the prince of the kingdom of Persia withstood me one and twenty days: but, lo, Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me; and I remained there with the kings of Persia.

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES FRIDAY, 29TH SEPTEMBER. PDF 🎁http://bit.ly/2dZqtLQ. TAKE YOUR PLACE AS AN INTERCESSOR.

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES FRIDAY, 29TH SEPTEMBER. PDF 🎁http://bit.ly/2dZqtLQ.

TAKE YOUR PLACE AS AN INTERCESSOR.

Neither is there any daysman betwixt us, that might lay his hand upon us both (Job 9:33).

Our opening verse shows that there was a day and time that man needed a “daysman,” a mediator, and there wasn’t any. Job needed one and there was none.

It reminds also of the words of Eli to his sons, in berating them for their atrocious acts. He said, “When you sin against a man, any man can come and intercede for you. But when you sin against God, who’ll entreat for you?” (Read 1 Samuel 2:25).

AFFIRMATIONTRAIN 28TH SEPTEMBER.

#AFFIRMATIONTRAIN 28TH SEPTEMBER.

I affirm that my spirit, soul and body are illuminated by the Word of God. I am not of this world; I'm one with the Father. As the Father has life in Himself, so has He given to me to have life in me. I am joined unto the Lord, I am one spirit with Him.

See Yourself in Christ Jesus

Acts 10:38, 2Corinthians 5:17, Colossians 2:10, Galatians 3:27 How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him. *Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. *And ye are complete in him, which is the head of all principality and power: *For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2017 A NEW STRATEGY -JOSHUA 8:1-10

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

A NEW STRATEGY

-JOSHUA 8:1-10

KEY VERSE:

"So Joshua arose, and all the people of war, to go up against Ai: and Joshua chose out thirty thousand mighty men of valour, and sent them away by night" (Joshua 8:3).

The Battle of Midway against the Japanese imperial army is widely regarded as the most important naval battle of the Pacific Campaign of World War II. Between 4 and 7 June 1942, only six months after Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor, and one month after the Battle of the Coral Sea,

OPEN HEAVENS 2017 HEED THIS INVITATION – Thursday September 28th 2017

OPEN HEAVENS 2017

HEED THIS INVITATION – Thursday September 28th 2017

Memorise: In the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried, saying, if any man thirst, let him come unto me, and drink. John 7:37

Read: John 7:37-39 (KJV)

37 In the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried, saying, If any man thirst, let him come unto me, and drink.

38 He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water.

39 (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.)

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RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONAL TAKE POSSESSION . Thursday, September 28th . PASTOR CHRIS OYAKHILOME PHD

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONAL
TAKE POSSESSION .
Thursday, September 28th .
PASTOR CHRIS OYAKHILOME PHD

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

Being born again, you’ve been given a life of glory and success. Some Christians don’t realize this, and are therefore hoping and praying that God will do something more that’ll better their lives. There’s nothing more the Lord needs to do than He already did for you in Christ. He’s already done everything necessary for your total well-being and prosperity. He’s done everything for you to live in righteousness, dominion, and power.

AFFIRMATIONTRAIN 27TH SEPTEMBER.

#AFFIRMATIONTRAIN 27TH SEPTEMBER.

I affirm that the King and His Kingdom is at home in me. Of His fullness, I have received grace heaped upon grace. I came at the right time and everywhere I go, the Name of Jesus becomes the biggest Name. I'm empowered to do things beyond the ordinary, and I am accomplishing great feats by the Spirit, and through the power of God's Word.

Leading a Holy Life

2 Corinthians 6:16-18 (NIV) and 2Corinthians 7:1 (NIV) What agreement is there between the temple of God and idols? For we are the temple of the living God ... "Therefore come out from them and be separate, says the Lord. Touch no unclean thing, and I will receive you. I will be a Father to you, and you will be my sons and daughters, says the Lord." *Since we have these promises ... let us purify ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, perfecting holiness out of reverence for God.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2017 A PRUDENT WIFE -PROVERBS 19:10-20

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

A PRUDENT WIFE

-PROVERBS 19:10-20

KEY VERSE:

"House and riches are the inheritance of fathers: and a prudent wife is from the LORD" (Proverbs 19:14).

As a wife and mother in a small 18th century English parish, Susanna Wesley herself received little recognition for how she managed her household, raised and educated more than a dozen children and coped with an idealistic and occasionally difficult clergyman-husband.

OPEN HEAVENS 2017 PRINCIPLES, NOT TEARS – Wednesday September 27th 2017

OPEN HEAVENS 2017

PRINCIPLES, NOT TEARS – Wednesday September 27th 2017

Memorise: Forever, O LORD, thy word is settled in heaven. Psalm 119:89

Read: Genesis 13:14-18 (KJV)

14 And the Lord said unto Abram, after that Lot was separated from him, Lift up now thine eyes, and look from the place where thou art northward, and southward, and eastward, and westward:

15 For all the land which thou seest, to thee will I give it, and to thy seed for ever.

16 And I will make thy seed as the dust of the earth: so that if a man can number the dust of the earth, then shall thy seed also be numbered.

17 Arise, walk through the land in the length of it and in the breadth of it; for I will give it unto thee.

18 Then Abram removed his tent, and came and dwelt in the plain of Mamre, which is in Hebron, and built there an altar unto the Lord.

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONAL LATCH ON TO HIS GRACE . Wednesday, September 27th . PASTOR CHRIS OYAKHILOME PHD

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONAL 
LATCH ON TO HIS GRACE .
Wednesday, September 27th . 
PASTOR CHRIS OYAKHILOME PHD

But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain; but I laboured more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me (1 Corinthians 15:10).

We might as well consider the verse above one of the major secrets of the Apostle Paul’s great success in ministry. He was so mightily used of God because he had absolute reliance on the grace of God. All that he did and became as an apostle of Jesus Christ was the result of God’s grace upon his life, not his human or natural abilities. He understood that man’s natural abilities, and material accomplishments, don’t count with God.

#AFFIRMATIONTRAIN 26TH SEPTEMBER.

#AFFIRMATIONTRAIN 26TH SEPTEMBER.

I affirm that God is alive in me! I am full of life. I am not an ordinary person; for I carry heaven on the inside of me. I am ever kingdom conscious. I am not a part of the suffering masses, I am a child of the Monarch of the universe. There's no

Prevailing in Prayers

Luke 5:16, Luke 6:12, Ephesians 6:18 (NIV), 1Cor.14:18And he withdrew himself into the wilderness, and prayed. *And it came to pass in those days, that he went out into a mountain to pray, and continued all night in prayer to God. *And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints. *I thank my God, I speak with tongues more than ye all. Your understanding of the grace of God available to you in Christ has a way of causing you to want to draw closer to God. Prayer is a very good avenue for you to grow in intimacy and in your knowledge of God the Father. You need to maximize this access that you have to God’s throne of grace, just as Jesus maximized it throughout His time on the earth. That same grace by which Jesus prayed the way He prayed when He was on the earth is upon you, child of God. Prayer in itself is a major channel through which we receive God’s abundant grace into our lives. Hebrews 4:16 admonishes us to come boldly to God’s throne of grace to obtain mercy and to find grace to help us in our time of need. Child of God, be free and real in your prayers. You are talking to God, your loving Heavenly Father. Pray in faith and pray in line with the word of God, 1John 5:14. Remember that we come to God in the name of Jesus and because of Jesus, we are guaranteed God’s audience and response to our prayers. The Holy Spirit is also always available to help us in our prayers, Rom.8:26-27. You must rely more on the strength and direction of the Holy Spirit as you pray. Pray under His influence and incessantly pray in tongues, ICor.14:14-15. Grace did not stop Apostle Paul from praying. On the contrary, it caused him to pray even more fervently than others. The grace of God has a way of changing prayer from being a burden into bringing joy and delight. As you trust God for more of His grace, you will keep growing and making progress in your prayer life. PRAYER FOCUS: Thank God for His abundant grace available for you to draw nearer to Him and to grow and prevail in prayer. Desire more of Him and by faith make your requests known unto Him.
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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2017 GLORY OF THE MILLENNIAL KINGDOM -ISAIAH 32:1-8

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

GLORY OF THE MILLENNIAL KINGDOM

-ISAIAH 32:1-8

KEY VERSE:

"And a man shall be as an hiding place from the wind, and a covert from the tempest; as rivers of water in a dry place, as the shadow of a great rock in a weary land" (Isaiah 32:2).

Biographers of Fenelon tell us that he lived in such intimate fellowship with God that his very face shone. Lord Peterborough, a skeptic, was obliged to spend a night with him at an inn. In the morning he rushed away, saying,

OPEN HEAVENS 2017 BECAUSE HE IS BIG – Tuesday September 26th 2017

OPEN HEAVENS 2017

BECAUSE HE IS BIG – Tuesday September 26th 2017

Memorise: For he that is mighty hath done to me great things; and holy is his name. Luke 1:49

Read: Luke 1:46-52 (KJV)

46 And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord,

47 And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour.

48 For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed.

49 For he that is mighty hath done to me great things; and holy is his name.

50 And his mercy is on them that fear him from generation to generation.

51 He hath shewed strength with his arm; he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts.

52 He hath put down the mighty from their seats, and exalted them of low degree.

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26TH, 2017 PASTOR CHRIS OYAKHILOME THEME: ANGELS ANSWER TO US.

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26TH, 2017
PASTOR CHRIS OYAKHILOME

THEME: ANGELS ANSWER TO US.

Being made so much better than the angels, as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they (Hebrews 1:4).

There’s a remarkable difference between life and the operations of God in the Old Testament, in comparison with the New Testament. For example, in the Old Testament, the angels had authority over God’s people to the point they could pronounce judgement or punishment on them for doing something wrong. A simple example is when Zachariah didn’t believe the word of the angel Gabriel. The angel didn’t spare him; he said, “I’m Gabriel; I function in the presence of God; because you disbelieved my word, you shall be dumb until the child is born” (Read Luke 1:19-22), and it was so. Can you imagine that? He punished Zachariah for his unbelief.

Triumphing Over Challenges

2 Corinthians 12:8-9 (NIV), James 4:6-7 (NIV) .Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me. But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me. *But he gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says: "God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble." Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Child of God, no matter what you may be going through, I want you to know that the grace of God is sufficient for you and that it will see you through. You will come out victoriously on the other side and you will praise God for His grace that saw you through. By the grace of God, both the strength and wisdom that you need will be abundantly provided to you. You will know what to do and will have the strength to do it. Keep looking unto Jesus. The Holy Spirit is your Comforter and your Helper. With Him, you will feel as if Jesus is physically present with you because He actually is. By His grace, God has already made a portion of His wisdom concerning how you can triumph over your challenges available to you in His word. The Holy Spirit will guide you into that wisdom. Even as a righteous man or woman, you will face many afflictions, but God will deliver you from them all, Psa.34:19. Remain humble and remain full of faith. Keep your eyes on God’s love and keep your eyes on the joy that is set before you. That situation has already worked out together for your good. It has worked out an eternal weight of glory for you, 2Cor.4:17. Maintain a good conscience. Resist the temptation to slip back into guilt. Remain conscious of your righteousness in Christ. Pray in faith. James 5:13a says, is any among you afflicted? Let him pray. James 5:16b reminds us that the effective fervent prayer of the righteous man avails much. PRAYER FOCUS: I thank You, Heavenly Father, for Your abundant wisdom and grace that is available for me to triumph over my challenges today.
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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2017 LEAVE VENGEANCE TO GOD -JEREMIAH 18:18-23

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

LEAVE VENGEANCE TO GOD

-JEREMIAH 18:18-23

KEY VERSE:

"Give heed to me, O LORD, and hearken to the voice of them that contend with me" (Jeremiah 18:19).

From the text, Jeremiah pleaded his cause before God. The people who hated him had formed an alliance and vowed to publicly discredit him. When Jeremiah heard of it, he prayed to God for justice. He asked God to judge

Open Heaven 2017 Monday 25th September 2017 – NO SKIPPING DETAILS

Open Heaven 2017

Monday 25th September 2017 – NO SKIPPING DETAILS

Memorise: For precept must be upon precept, precept upon precept, line upon line, line upon line, here a little, and there a little: Isaiah 28:10

Read: 2 Kings 4:1-7

4:1 Now there cried a certain woman of the wives of the sons of the prophets unto Elisha, saying, Thy servant my husband is dead; and thou knowest that thy servant did fear the LORD: and the creditor is come to take unto him my two sons to be bondmen

4:2 And Elisha said unto her, What shall I do for thee? tell me, what hast thou in the house? And she said, Thine handmaid hath not anything in the house, save a pot of oil.

4:3 Then he said, Go, borrow thee vessels abroad of all thy neighbours, even empty vessels, borrow not a few.

4:4 And when thou art come in, thou shalt shut the door upon thee and upon thy sons, and shalt pour out into all those vessels, and thou shalt set aside that which is full.

4:5 So she went from him, and shut the door upon her and upon her sons, who brought the vessels to her; and she poured out.

4:6 And it came to pass, when the vessels were full, that she said unto her son, Bring me yet a vessel. And he said unto her, There is not a vessel more. And the oil stayed.

4:7 Then she came and told the man of God. And he said, Go, sell the oil, and pay thy debt, and live thou and thy children of the rest.

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONAL YOUR HARVEST IS SURE . Monday, September 25th . Pastor Chris

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONAL

YOUR HARVEST IS SURE .

Monday, September 25th . 
Pastor Chris

He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him (Psalm 126:6).

Oftentimes, we come across people who put so much effort and resources into working for the Lord, but after a while they begin to wonder, “What would be my reward or gain for all these efforts?”

Now, the Word of God is clear: God is always the last giver. No one can ever out-give Him. Therefore, be encouraged and don’t despair, for the Bible says, “…God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister” (Hebrews 6:10).