Rhapsody of Realities June 28th 2025, CHRIST—THE SEED OF ABRAHAM & DAVID

Pastor Chris Oyakhilome DSc DSc DD

Now to Abraham and his seed were the promises made. He saith not, and to seeds, as of many; but as of one, And to thy seed, which is Christ (Galatians 3:16).

God’s Word is remarkably precise when it comes to prophecy. The promise made to Abraham was not a general promise to many descendants but a specific promise concerning one seed. In Genesis 22:17-18, God said to Abraham, “…in blessing I will bless thee, and in multiplying I will multiply thy seed as the stars of the heaven, and as the sand which is upon the seashore; and thy seed shall possess the gate of his enemies; And in thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed….”

Notice how God repeatedly used the singular form “seed” and not “seeds.” The Apostle Paul clarifies this in Galatians 3:16, stating that this singular “seed” refers to Christ, emphasizing the accuracy of God’s Word and the fulfilment of His promise: “Now to Abraham and his seed were the promises made. He saith not, And to seeds, as of many; but as of one, And to thy seed, which is Christ.” Through Jesus Christ, the nations of the earth have indeed been blessed with salvation, healing, and eternal life.

Furthermore, certain prophecies also reveal that the Messiah would be a descendant of David. Jeremiah 23:5 says, “Behold, the days come, saith the Lord, that I will raise unto David a righteous Branch, and a King shall reign and prosper, and shall execute judgment and justice in the earth.” This prophetic word speaks of a righteous King from the lineage of David who would reign and establish justice in the earth.

Isaiah previously gave a similar prophecy with even more details when he prophesied by the Spirit, “And there shall come forth a rod out of the stem of Jesse, and a Branch shall grow out of his roots: And the spirit of the LORD shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the LORD; And shall make him of quick understanding in the fear of the LORD…” (Isaiah 11:1-3). Also, 2 Timothy 2:8 says, “Remember that Jesus Christ of the seed of David was raised from the dead according to my gospel.”

This prophecy describes the nature and character of the Messiah—Jesus Christ. He’s indeed the fulfilment of the promises made to Abraham and to David the son of Jesse. He’s the Seed and the Righteous Branch who has come to establish God’s Kingdom. Blessed be His Name forever!

PRAYER
Dear Father, thank you for the fulfilment of your Word concerning the Lord Jesus Christ. He’s the Seed of Abraham, the Righteous Branch from the lineage of David who reigns in righteousness and truth. In Him, the nations of the earth are blessed, and His Kingdom is established forever. I live in the reality of His reign and proclaim His Lordship over all the earth today, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY
Genesis 22:15-18 NKJV
Then the Angel of the LORD called to Abraham a second time out of heaven, 16 and said: “By Myself I have sworn, says the LORD, because you have done this thing, and have not withheld your son, your only [son—] 17 blessing I will bless you, and multiplying I will multiply your descendants as the stars of the heaven and as the sand which [is] on the seashore; and your descendants shall possess the gate of their enemies. 18 In your seed all the nations of the earth shall be blessed, because you have obeyed My voice.”

Isaiah 9:7
Of the increase of [his] government and peace [there shall be] no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this.

DAILY SCRIPTURE READING
1-Year Bible Reading Plan
Acts 13:13-52 & Nehemiah 9-10

2-Year Bible Reading Plan
Luke 5:1-11 & Deuteronomy 26

Extract From Rhapsody of Realities Daily Devotional

DAILY AFFIRMATIONS:

Nothing happens to me by chance. Life is not a mystery to me. Nothing is hidden from me. I have access to mysteries and secrets. I am wise, accurate and excellent. God’s Word is established in my life, and it is evident for the world to see. I live the glorious life of God who is above all and cannot be brought down by anything. I am surrounded with favour, benefits and profits. This favour results in promotions, benefits, advantages, and uncountable blessings. I walk in favour. I recognize that I am specially loved and favoured by God. This favour of God qualifies me for things I didn’t work for. Houses that I didn’t build, wells that I didn’t dig, and infrastructure that I did not work for are granted to me.

I have been called into a glorious hope of divine destiny with Christ. The law of the Spirit of life is working in me; therefore, everything about me is full of life! There is no death in any area of my life or body. I’m full of joy, peace, love, and kindness and continually filled with the Spirit of God. I have been given access to the inexhaustible, unfathomable, riches of Christ. I am a man of influence. I am an heir of God and a joint heir with Christ. I do not worry about my health, finances, or anything else because the Lord has perfected all that concerns me. I go out with joy, and I am led forth with peace, the mountains and the hills break forth before me into singing.

There is no sickness or death in any area of my life or body. I’m daily vitalized by the Holy Spirit who resides in me. Life and immortality have been brought to light in my spirit through the living Word. I enjoy good health, peace, prosperity, and all-round success as I walk in the full blessings that Jesus Christ wrought for me, which I received when I obtained salvation. My life is filled with the goodness and mercy of God. I refuse to be brought down by sickness. The Name of Jesus has been named upon me, and daily, I enjoy the impact of God’s divine presence in my life! I declare that my physical body is vitalized by the power of God’s Spirit. I have been brought out of spiritual death into the arena of life. I have eternal life now in Jesus’ name. Amen. Speak in tongues.