Rhapsody of Realities, November 2rd 2024. THE DIVINE PERSPECTIVE

Pastor Chris Oyakhilome DSc DSc DD For God, who commanded light to shine out of darkness, has made His light shine in our hearts, to reveal the knowledge of His glory in the face of Jesus Christ (2 Corinthians 4:6). What a profound truth this is! The same God who spoke light into being has illuminated our hearts. But why did He do this? The answer lies in the latter part of the verse: “…to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.” This is truly powerful! If you’re a believer, Christ resides in you, and His purpose is to display and reflect God’s glory through your life. Your life is meant to daily reveal God’s glory. Many people base their lives on their emotions, circumstances, or others’ opinions. But as a child of God, you’re called to live by God’s knowledge. This knowledge provides a divine viewpoint—seeing and understanding life from God’s perspective, which is the ultimate Truth. How does God see your situation? What does He know and say about it? His words are the ultimate truth. So, live by the knowledge God has given, aligning yourself with His truth. When you do, you’ll experience His glory manifesting in your life. God has given us His Word and Spirit to understand His thoughts and ways. Therefore, live by this higher knowledge—God’s knowledge. When you realize that God’s light shines in your heart to give you this divine insight, you’ll recognize the extraordinary power within you to reveal His glory in every aspect of life. This divine knowledge transforms you, enabling you to live victoriously and reflect His glory to the world. PRAYER Dear Father, thank you for illuminating my heart with your light, granting me the knowledge of your glory in Jesus Christ. I live by this divine insight, seeing life from your perspective, speaking your truth, and living by your Word regardless of circumstances, opinions, or external factors. I consistently display your glory in everything I do, in Jesus’ Name. Amen. FURTHER STUDY: Colossians 1:27 God has revealed the riches of His glorious mystery among the Gentiles: Christ in you, the hope of glory. 2 Peter 1:3 By His divine power, He has granted us everything required for life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him who called us by His glory and excellence. Ephesians 1:17-18 That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him, so that the eyes of your understanding may be enlightened to know the hope of His calling and the riches of His glorious inheritance in the saints. DAILY AFFIRMATION Dear Father, I am deeply thankful for the gift of life and wellness. I choose to live fully in this truth, constantly walking in health and prosperity. Thank You for the divine power that supplies everything I need for life and godliness. I reject illness and anything that brings darkness or limitation. Sorrow and depression are far from me. Jesus is Lord over my life, so Satan holds no power over me or my loved ones. I live by faith in Jesus Christ, who loved me and gave Himself for me! I live boldly, knowing that I have transitioned from death to life. The resurrection life flows within me. I am dead to sin and its consequences. Sickness, disease, poverty, and depression have no hold on me because life reigns in me. I flourish greatly each day, in every place, and at all times. I walk in the awareness of my inheritance in Christ. My body is free from sickness, and I thrive in continual health. God’s goodness and mercy encircle me like a shield, making my life complete and joyful. God’s Word is my testimony; its truths fill my thoughts, and I live in the reality of His promises for my health. I am strong, energetic, and victorious as the Lord has made me, manifesting His plan for health. My understanding is enlightened; I see beyond the visible and am empowered for the impossible. My life aligns with God’s purpose, so I will never face illness. I continue moving from strength to strength, victory to victory, filled with joy, living in Christ’s grace and glory. In Christ, I have all I need for life and godliness. My body is perfected by the enduring Word of God, and I flourish in health and strength like never before. I choose and live the good life of divine health, abundance, joy, strength, and vitality. I can never be at a disadvantage because I am a child of the Most High. I manifest the excellence of the Spirit, and the life of God within me is greater than anything the enemy can bring, in Jesus’ Name. Amen. Speak in tongues. READ ALSO: Rhapsody of Realities, November 1st 2024, A SET-APART BREED We love having you back,Kindly Subscribe to our NewsLetter. Join our WhatsApp Community here.

Rhapsody of Realities, November 1st 2024, A SET-APART BREED

Pastor Chris Oyakhilome DSc DSc DD. But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people…(1 Peter 2:9). The term “chosen generation” comes from the Greek “Genos Eklekton,” meaning an elect or chosen race, breed, or stock. The word “chosen,” implies being separated or set apart. It’s the same root word from which we get “sanctified” or “sanctification.” So, 1 Peter 2:9 isn’t merely telling us that we’re a choice amongst many; rather, it emphasizes our unique, distinct lineage. You’re of a peculiar lineage; it’s got something to do with your birth, your nature! It’s like someone trying to select a particular stock of chickens; his aim isn’t just to select the best-looking chickens but a specific breed, a chosen breed. There’s something inherent in their nature that he wants. In the same way, you’re not like everyone else who was born naturally; you’ve been born again—born of the Spirit and born of the Word. This makes you a different stock, a different race, a set-apart breed. That’s what our opening scripture accentuates: your inherent peculiar nature. It’s about the breed—how you were born. Your ancestry is divine. Everywhere you go in this world, keep in mind that you’re one of a kind. You’re not like everybody else. You’re God’s choice. The Bible says He gave Himself for you, cleansed and purified you unto Himself to be His peculiar treasure, zealous of good works (Titus 2:14). Then James 1:18 says, “Of his own will begat he us with the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures.” “Firstfruits” means the first and the best, the cream of the crop. That’s who you are. Blessed be God! PRAYERDear Father, I thank you for setting me apart as your peculiar treasure, unique and special, born of the Spirit and the Word. Everywhere I go, I manifest your virtues and perfection, living out my divine purpose, in Jesus’ Name. Amen. FURTHER STUDY:|| John 15:16Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and [that] your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you. || || Ephesians 1:4According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love: || || Deuteronomy 14:2For thou [art] an holy people unto the LORD thy God, and the LORD hath chosen thee to be a peculiar people unto himself, above all the nations that [are] upon the earth. || || 1 Peter 2:9 AMPCBut you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a dedicated nation, [God’s] own purchased, special people, that you may set forth the wonderful deeds and display the virtues and perfections of Him Who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light. || DAILY AFFIRMATION: Every day of my life is full of God’s glory, beauty, excellence, and grace. My life is for the glory of God, and I experience His goodness and mercies today; my life is one of honour, excellence, praise, glory and thanksgiving to the Lord at all times. l’m in Christ and Christ is my life! His wisdom, righteousness, peace, glory and joy are expressed through me. 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. My life is for the glory of God. I walk in supernatural strength, supernatural health, supernatural supply, and supernatural abilities every day. My progress is unstoppable because I cannot be limited by sickness, disease, or the negativities of the ordinary life. As Jesus is above all things, so am I. The Holy Spirit has beautified my life. He brings colour into my life. I live a wonderful, colourful, beautiful, and productive life. I rejoice because the Lord Jesus has overcome this world for me. I have been made more than a conqueror in this life. I live in the victory Christ provided me; therefore, I am not afraid of sickness, for I reign in life through Christ Jesus. There’s no death in my path! In my path are life, health, blessings, peace, and prosperity. I have the life of God in me. That life destroys sickness and death; therefore, I walk in health and wellness. I cannot be sick! Divinity works and flows from the crown of my head to the soles of my feet. I thank the Lord for this great grace that I lavishly enjoy. God’s stamp and seal of perfection are on me, certifying my health, success, victory, effectiveness, and glory. Every day God loads me with great benefits. In His favour my horn is exalted. I am in sync with God’s plans and purposes for my life. There are no impossibilities with me. Eternity is alive in me. I live above infirmities and the harsh elements of this world because the One who lives in me is greater than he that’s in this world in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen. Speak in tongues