Rhapsody Of Realities December 31st 2024, FORGIVENESS IS IN THE PACKAGE, December 31st 2024

Pastor Chris Oyakhilome DSc DSc DD

The God of our fathers raised up Jesus, whom ye slew and hanged on a tree. Him hath God exalted with his right hand to be a Prince and a Saviour, for to give repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins (Acts 5:30-31).

What we just read brings to mind the words of the Lord Jesus when He appeared to Saul of Tarsus. He told him He was sending him to the Gentiles, “To open their eyes…that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in me” (Acts 26:18).

Notice the emphasis in the latter part on receiving forgiveness of sins, not asking for it. You’re to “take” forgiveness of sins. Read that latter part again and see the connection between receiving forgiveness of sins and our inheritance; they’re both under the same Greek word “Lambano.”

The same way you receive an inheritance is how you receive forgiveness. Just as it’s pointless to ask for your inheritance again and again, for the Bible says in Him (Christ Jesus) we have obtained an inheritance (Ephesians 1:11), it’s superfluous to keep asking God for forgiveness. That’s because in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, forgiveness is in the package; you receive it and make it yours.

Read 1 John 1:9 and notice that it doesn’t say, “ask for forgiveness”; rather, it says to acknowledge your sins. Why? It’s because He’s already provided for your forgiveness. What He wants you to do is to obtain forgiveness; receive it.

It’s important that we teach people the accurate Word of God. If Satan can keep you asking for forgiveness again and again and you aren’t sure whether or not you’re being forgiven, he will make you ineffective in your Christian life and unable to do the things that God has called you to do. Your faith will be weak. The Father knows this, and that’s the reason He provided for your forgiveness.

If you did something wrong in your life and you are thinking about what to do, stop asking and trying to wait to know whether or not God has forgiven you; receive (“lambano”—Greek) forgiveness; take it! You say, “Father, I acknowledge that this thing I did is wrong, and I receive forgiveness in the Name of Jesus.” That puts the responsibility on you not on God. It’s no longer a question of whether or not God has forgiven you; rather, it’s about whether you have received what He already made available to you. Forgiveness is part of that Gospel package. Hallelujah!

This song selection will help you pray better, www.loveworldlyrics.com/moment-of-prayer-playlist/ .

PRAYER
Dear Father, I rejoice in the inheritance I have obtained in Christ, knowing that forgiveness is part of the Gospel package. I walk in the freedom and victory you’ve provided, empowered to live a life that glorifies you. I live an effective Christian life, knowing that I’ve been justified by faith. Now, I walk in righteousness and produce fruits of righteousness, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY
|| Ephesians 1:7
In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace; ||

|| Colossians 1:14
In whom we have redemption through his blood, [even] the forgiveness of sins: ||

|| Romans 3:24-25
Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus: 25 Whom God hath set forth [to be] a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God; ||

|| 1 John 1:9
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us [our] sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. ||

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My life is a manifestation of the virtues and perfections of divinity. From the crown of my head to the soles of my feet, I am full of life and no sickness, disease or infirmity can fasten itself to my body! I am a new creature in Christ, filled with divinity. Every fiber of my being, every bone of my body, and every cell of my blood is replete with God. I am a moving house of the Almighty God, bearing His grace, glory, and righteousness. I live in absolute victory every day of my life. I reign and rule over the forces of darkness in this world. I dominate my environment and I reign over sickness and disease, over demons of darkness, and over death!

I speak the same things God has said concerning me. I proclaim wellness, wholeness, and life to my body today. Nothing and no one can put me down. God’s Word is nourishment for my spirit, refreshment for my soul, and health for my body. No weapon of evil, disease, sickness, or death fashioned against me can prosper. I am an associate of the heavenly pantheon. I have divine life. Eternal life is at work in me. It makes me master over circumstances. I have dominion over the world’s deplorable systems. I have dominion over Satan. I am superior to sicknesses and diseases. I am superior to defeat and depravities that affect the natural man. I live above this world and its corrupting influences.

Every day of my life, I walk in God’s perfect will for my life. I am conscious of my immortality in Christ Jesus. I dominate life’s situations and circumstances. I dominate in everything that has a name. I am more than a conqueror. I have overcome the world and its persecution, pains, delusion and wickedness. I have overcome the world and its hardship and greed! I am in Christ. I’m complete in Christ. I’m filled with all the fullness of God. The totality of divinity resides in me. I am God’s house, His living tabernacle. I am not an ordinary man; I am of the God kind! I am complete in Christ. No shortage! A perfect completion. I have everything I require for life and godliness through the knowledge of Him that hath called me to glory and virtue. I live a life of glory and virtue in Jesus’ Name. Amen! Speak in tongues.