Rhapsody of Realities July 14th 2025,THE VIRGIN BIRTH CONFIRMS HIS DEITY

Pastor Chris Oyakhilome DSc DSc DD

Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us (Matthew 1:23).

When we say Jesus Christ is deity, we’re affirming that He is God. This claim is significant, especially when you consider that many around the world view Jesus merely as a prophet or a great teacher. While it may seem respectful for some to call Him a great prophet or a remarkable teacher, these assertions fall far short of His true identity.

That’s the reason it’s important to understand who He really is by first examining the miracle of His birth. The Bible describes His birth as extraordinary, something that had never occurred in all of history. Matthew 1:18 says, “Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost.”

Mary’s conception was a miracle. Before she and Joseph were married or had come together, she was found to be pregnant by the Holy Ghost. Joseph, described as a just man and unaware that God was behind it all, intended to quietly end their engagement to avoid bringing disgrace upon her.

But as he pondered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him and explained that the conception was not of man but of God (Matthew 1:20). The angel also instructed Joseph to name the child Jesus, stating, “…for he shall save his people from their sins” (Matthew 1:21).

What makes this account even more remarkable is that it was a fulfilment of prophecy. The Bible says, “Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying, Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us” (Matthew 1:22-23).

This prophecy was given long before Jesus was born, indicating that His birth was part of God’s divine plan. The name “Emmanuel” means “God with us,” clearly pointing to His divine nature. Jesus was not born through natural means. His birth, being purely divine, is evidence of His deity and also proves His divine origin.

PRAYER
Dear Father, thank you for revealing the deity of Jesus Christ through the Scriptures. I acknowledge that Jesus is indeed God. I rejoice in the truth of His divine nature, and I celebrate His supernatural birth that brought salvation to the world. Thank you for making me a partaker of your divine life, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY
Isaiah 7:14 Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.

Isaiah 9:6
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.

Matthew 1:18-23 NIV
This is how the birth of Jesus the Messiah came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be pregnant through the Holy Spirit. 19 Because Joseph her husband was faithful to the law, and yet did not want to expose her to public disgrace, he had in mind to divorce her quietly. 20 But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. 21 She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.” 22 All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: 23 “The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel” (which means “God with us”).

DAILY SCRIPTURE READING
1-Year Bible Reading Plan
Acts 22:22-23:1-11 & Job 36-39

2-Year Bible Reading Plan
Luke 8:40-56 & Joshua 10

Extract From Rhapsody of Realities Daily Devotional

DAILY AFFIRMATIONS:

My words carry great power because I am filled with the Holy Spirit! The life-changing rhema of God is on my lips today. In the Name of Jesus, I pronounce health, abundance, advancement, and success in my life. The Word of God, full of life, invigorates my organs, and I am truly alive! I walk in health, prosperity, and excellence. I experience no lack in this life because all my needs are supplied in Christ Jesus. Satan has no foothold in me, as I am constantly filled with the Holy Spirit. I have a wholesome tongue and my words align with God’s perfect will and plan for my life. I live in divine health, prosperity, victory, success, and financial abundance.

In the Name of Jesus, I reject all forms of sickness, including arthritis, diabetes, cancer, tumors, paralysis, kidney failure, heart failure, and lung failure, from my body. Every part of me is in perfect health—my lungs, liver, heart, blood, and all my organs are flawless. I declare that I reign over them all, and there is no death in my life, my family, my finances, my business, or my job, because the One in me is greater. I am a life-giving spirit, and everything I touch or connect with receives life. My body is God’s temple, and the Holy Spirit moves through every fiber of my being and every cell of my blood. I am strong and healthy! Only the life and nature of Christ—His beauty and glory—manifest in my body because He dwells within me.

I am like a tree planted by the waters, bearing luscious, lasting, and beautiful results. My leaves never wither, and I am continually supplied for every good work and charitable donation. All that is needed for life and godliness is present within me. My life is filled with order and grace, and I will never fall. When others are cast down, I will always be lifted. I have overcome the world and its limitations. My spirit is open to infinite possibilities, with me, there is no impossibility! As far as my eyes can see, as much as my heart can contain, all things are possible to me. The Lord has set infinity and eternity in my heart. I can see, and I see far. I see greatness. My vision is lifted, and my capacity is expanded. I bask in the provisions of Christ for my life, health, and all that concern me in Jesus’ name, Amen. Speak in tongues.