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John 8:12 Niv When Jesus Spoke Again To The People, He Said, &Quot;I Am The Light Of The World. Whoever Follows Me Will Never Walk In Darkness, But Will Have The Light Of Life
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Rhapsody Of Realities 17 November 2024. DISPLAYING HIS EXCELLENCE AND PERFECTION.

Pastor Chris Oyakhilome DSc DSc DD. But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people of his own, so that you may proclaim the virtues of the one who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light (1 Peter 2:9 NET).  In the book of Acts, Luke reports how Peter and John healed a man who had been lame from birth. As a result, Peter and John were arrested and brought before the Sanhedrin (the Jewish council). During their interrogation, Peter boldly spoke about Jesus and the power of His Name.The Sanhedrin observed Peter and John’s courage and their profound understanding of divine realities, despite their lack of formal education (Acts 4:13). They saw in Peter and John the display of the excellence and perfection of Christ. It’s no surprise that the same Peter, by the Spirit, would write in 1 Peter 2:9, “But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light.”This is very significant as the term “show forth” translates from the Greek “exaggellō,” which means to display. Think about that as your calling, your assignment; it’s to display the excellence and perfection of divinity. The King James Version uses the term ”praises” but that doesn’t fully convey the meaning. The best word for it is a combination of excellence and perfection.So, when it says you should show forth the praises of Him, it means you’re to display the excellencies and perfections of the one who called you out of darkness. The AMPC renders it a bit more accurately: “But 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 marvellous light.”Every day is an opportunity for you to fulfil this unique calling, to display the wonders, glory, perfections, love, grace, mercy and righteousness of Christ to the world. Hallelujah! PRAYER Dear Father, thank you for choosing me and bringing me into your marvellous light. I embrace my unique calling to display your virtues, perfection, love, grace, mercy and righteousness to the world. My life is a reflection of your glory, and the light of your glorious Gospel shines ever so brightly through me today, in Jesus’ Name. Amen. FURTHER STUDY: Isaiah 60:1-3: Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the LORD is risen upon thee. 2 For, behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the people: but the LORD shall arise upon thee, and his glory shall be seen upon thee. 3 And the Gentiles shall come to thy light, and kings to the brightness of thy rising. Matthew 5:14-16: Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. 15 Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. 16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. 2 Peter 1:3 AMPC – For His divine power has bestowed upon us all things that [are requisite and suited] to life and godliness, through the [full, personal] knowledge of Him Who called us by and to His own glory and excellence (virtue). READ ALSO: Rhapsody of Realities, November 16th 2024, HIS WORKS CONTINUE THROUGH USPastor Chris Oyakhilome DSc DSc DDVerily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because Daily Affirmations: Precious Father, You have made my life so beautiful! You’ve given me peace and joy on everyside. I refuse to be troubled. I have everything that I require for life and godliness. I am enjoying my life in peace. I’ll never walk in sickness or defeat! The victorious and glorious life is mine now. Nothing and no one can hurt or come against me successfully, for I have the unconquerable life of God. Satan and the powers of darkness are under my feet; therefore, I have nothing to fear. The impulses of fear have been completely disabled from my life. Irrespective of the situation, I’m bold and courageous, speaking the Word in faith.My body is full of radiant health and vitality. Sickness has no hold on my life. The body of Jesus was bruised and broken for me; therefore, I refuse to be broken by any infirmity. I live triumphantly through the Word and by the Spirit, far over and above sickness, disease, and death., by virtue of the divine life. Irrespective of the symptoms and the circumstances around me, I have and enjoy life to the fullest. 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.God’s Word is established in my life and it is evident for the world to see. I am seated with Christ in heavenly places, far above all principality and power, far above the devil and his minions, and far above sickness and disease. I live the glorious life of God who is above all and cannot be brought down by anything. I am a king and my words are full of power and authority; therefore I live a life of victory, success, divine health, abundance, excellence, and glory. I am not a victim but a victor. God’s Word is producing what it talks about in my life. I am strengthened with divine enablement in my inner man by

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John 8:12 Niv When Jesus Spoke Again To The People, He Said, &Quot;I Am The Light Of The World. Whoever Follows Me Will Never Walk In Darkness, But Will Have The Light Of Life
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Rhapsody of Realities, November 16th 2024, HIS WORKS CONTINUE THROUGH US

Pastor Chris Oyakhilome DSc DSc DD Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father (John 14:12). What we just read are some of the most extraordinary words from the lips of the Master. He said those who believe in Him, not only will they do the same works that He did, but they’ll do greater works. This is only possible because Jesus has ascended to the Father, and through the Holy Spirit, His work continues through us. Recall what the Scripture says in lsaiah 53:10, “Yet it pleased the LORD to bruise him; he hath put him to grief: when thou shalt make his soul an offering for sin, he shall see his seed, he shall prolong his days, and the pleasure of the LORD shall prosper in his hand.” This verse speaks prophetically of the Church, the body of Christ, as the seed of Jesus Christ. It tells us that after His vicarious sacrifice, the Lord Jesus will see His seed—the Church—and we shall prolong His days. Hallelujah! That’s what’s going on; Jesus multiplies Himself through the Church today; He continues His mission through us. In Acts 1:1, Luke writes to Theophilus about “…all that Jesus began both to do and teach.” The key word here is “began”; Jesus started the work, but we continue it. We are the extension of His ministry, teaching, impacting and transforming lives as He did. The same Spirit that anointed Jesus for His work resides in us, enabling us to continue and expand upon what He started. Through the Holy Spirit, we’re empowered to reach more people and impact more lives for the Kingdom of God. Acts 1:8 says, “But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.” The Church is the extension of Christ on earth, living in His power and authority, fulfilling His mission. This is a calling of great honour and responsibility. We’re His hands, His feet, and His voice in this world, carrying out the will of the Father just as Jesus did. PRAYERDear Father, thank you for the privilege of being a part of the body of Christ. I’m forever grateful that through the Holy Spirit, I’m empowered to do your will and establish your righteousness. I walk in this calling with boldness and faith, knowing that my life glorifies you. Thank you for making me an extension of your Kingdom in the earth, in Jesus’ Name. Amen. FURTHER STUDY:John 14:12 AMPCIsaiah 61:1-2John 20:21Matthew 28:18-20 READ ALSO: Rhapsody of Realities, November 15th 2024, MILK, MEAT, AND STRONG MEAT. For every one that useth milk is unskilful in the word of righteousness: for he is a babe. But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age… (Hebrews 5:13-14). Daily Affirmations: All things are working for my good. I am blessed with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ Jesus and I take possession of my inheritance in Christ. My health, strength, and wealth are assured. Christ is mingled with my spirit. So, I refuse to be sick any day, anytime. I am invigorated with strength always. I’m a victor in Christ Jesus. Fear, doubt, and unbelief have no place in me, for my faith in God and in His eternal Word is the victory that overcomes the world! Divinity is tabernacled in my physical body! I’m a new creation, not subject to the elements of this world. I live a transcendent life! I live above the limitations of the human body and the physical realm through the ability of God’s Spirit. Health, peace, joy, and the glorious life are my present-hour inheritance. I am a king and a priest unto God and my words are full of power and authority; therefore I live a life of victory, success, divine health, abundance, excellence, and glory. I can never be small, the Spirit of God is magnifying my voice and influence around the nations of the world. The anointing of God’s Spirit has set me apart for greatness, causing me to spread and make progress on every side. In my business, job, career, finances, academics, family, and in all that concerns me. I have sound knowledge and understanding. I have strength, might, and power. I speak excellent and princely things. I have an understanding heart. The opening of my lips are for right things. My words are all righteous. I speak the truth always. God has given me wisdom. There is nothing beyond me. There is nothing I cannot handle. I have a wise and discerning heart. Christ is my excellent wisdom. Nothing and no one can hurt or come against me successfully, for I have the unconquerable life of God. Satan and the powers of darkness are under my feet; therefore, I have nothing to fear. The impulses of fear have been completely disabled from my life. Irrespective of the situation, I’m bold and courageous, speaking the Word in faith in the mighty name of Jesus Christ. Amen. Speak in tongues.

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John 8:12 Niv When Jesus Spoke Again To The People, He Said, &Quot;I Am The Light Of The World. Whoever Follows Me Will Never Walk In Darkness, But Will Have The Light Of Life
Daily Devotions

Rhapsody of Realities, November 13th 2024, A SUPERNATURAL TRANSFORMATION

Pastor Chris Oyakhilome DSc DSc DD Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new (2 Corinthians 5:17). As a child of God, you have a new nature. This is fundamental knowledge for every Christian, yet many haven’t fully grasped it. When you were born again, it wasn’t just a religious experience; it was a supernatural transformation. Something incredible took place in your spirit; a new man with a new nature came into being. The human life you were born with was supplanted by the life and nature of God in Jesus Christ. This is the true meaning of being born again. The very life and nature of God that Jesus brought to this world, the organic and existential attributes of divinity, was imparted to your spirit. This is why Jesus came. He came to give you a new life, a supernatural life.This is what 2 Corinthians 5:17 means: “…If any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.” There’s been a supernatural transformation now that you’re born again. Therefore, it makes no difference what obtained in your natural life prior to your being born again; there’s a new you! Whether it was a disease, an infirmity, or any other limitation—now that you’re born again, there’s been a change. The old “you” wasn’t renovated or revamped but recreated after the image of God that created you (Colossians 3:10). You were recreated to look like God and to function like Him. Glory to God! No wonder He says in Ephesians 4:24, “…put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness.” his new you is created in righteousness and true holiness, perfected in Christ.There’s nothing that’s supposed to be in you that isn’t in you now. Also, there’s nothing that shouldn’t be in you that’s in you. Now you can understand why He says, “all things have become new”; everything in your life is new now that you’re born again. It’s crucial that you know this truth. Your acknowledgement of it activates its power in your life as the Bible says, “That the communication of thy faith may become effectual by the acknowledging of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus” (Philemon 1:6). Hallelujah! *PRAYER** Dear Father, I acknowledge that I’m a new creature in Christ; old things, including sickness, disease, infirmity, and all kinds of limitations have passed away, and all things have become new. I walk in the knowledge of this truth, and its power is fully activated in my life to live the transcendent life and walk in the fullness of my new nature in Christ, in Jesus’ Name. Amen. **FURTHER STUDY:** Colossians 3:8-10* But now ye also put off all these; anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy communication out of your mouth. 9 Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds; 10 And have put on the new [man], which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him: *Romans 6:4* Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life. *1 Corinthians 6:11* And such were some of you: but ye are washed, but ye are sanctified, but ye are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God. READ ALSO: Rhapsody of Realities, November 12th 2024,WE DECIDE THE TIMINGAnd now ye know what withholdeth that he might be revealed in his time (2 Thessalonians 2:6)

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Senators Plan to Distribute 10 Billion Copies of Rhapsody of Realities in Reach out world day

To encourage a shift of mindset for progress and the advancement of the country, several senators have supported the plan to distribute 10 billion copies of “Rhapsody of Realities.” At Thursday’s “Reachout World Day with Rhapsody of Realities” program launch at the National Assembly Complex, the senators pledged their support. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Pastor Chris Oyakhilome of Christ Embassy Church publishes a devotional magazine called Rhapsody of Realities every month with the goal of promoting constructive change. Rhapsody of Realities is a life guide that gives readers a daily view on God’s word, according to Sen. Omueya Dafinone (APC-Delta), who made this statement. He claims that the newspaper aims to give readers everywhere the chance to reflect on their life on a on a regular basis to improve one’s quality of life. Sen. Thomas Joel-Onowakpo (PDP-Delta) also spoke, stating that he was aware of the transforming work being done by Christ Embassy Church. It will take a lot of money to reach the initiative’s goal, he said, but the implementers should not worry and instead have faith that “the money for the work of God will come.” According to the senator, the book is a guide that should be read because “it will take you all the way,” much like the Bible. As a result, he encouraged everyone to read it, particularly the young people who will have access to it. Pastor Obi Chiemeka, the director of the Christ Embassy Ministry Center in Abuja, had earlier stated in his introductory remarks that the publication had been translated. translated into braille for the blind and 8,132 other languages worldwide. Chiemeka stated that the newspaper will be released on a monthly basis and that it was presently being translated into several dialects, which, when added, would bring the total number of translations to twelve thousand. According to him, the newspaper also appealed to a wide range of demographics because it had sections for children, beginning readers, teens, and adults. This national launch day is being held for that reason. We want everyone to be aware that we will be delivering 10 billion copies worldwide on December 2nd,” he stated. Ms. Comfort Esung, a Corps Commander with the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), stated in her remarks that the publication should be interpreted with confidence. Esung stated that FRSC is prepared to collaborate with Christ Embassy Church to distribute the book. According to her, the publications could be efficiently distributed through a number of channels that the commission has, including first responders, Special Corps Marshals, and corps members. According to Dr. Chris Iyam, Executive Director of CYPA-Africa, his life has altered since he first learned about the publication in 2008. He claimed that lawmakers would not make mistakes in any laws passed in the nation if they started their days by reading Rhapsody of Realities. According to Iyam, the national launch, which was attended by 109 senators and 360 members of the House of Representatives at the national assembly building, was a calculated move. He asserts that the nation’s millions of destiny are within the national assembly’s members’ grasp. READ ALSO: IPMAN: Dangote Fuel Prices Higher Than Others, We Need to Help Nigerians “The reason I believe in members of the national assembly is that I know you have the ability to make changes and that the Spirit of God will perfectly guide you in carrying them out,” he stated. READ ALSO: IPMAN: Dangote Fuel Prices Higher Than Others, We Need to Help Nigerians

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