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TheBelieversLoveTheWord: RHAPSODY OF REALITIES
TheBelieversLoveTheWord: RHAPSODY OF REALITIES: RHAPSODY OF REALITIES. A Victory Parade · Thursday, July 18th · Pastor Anita Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to tri...
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RHAPSODY OF REALITIES
RHAPSODY OF REALITIES.
Look Inwards For Creative Ideas! · Monday, July 15th ·
Pastor Anita
But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that
the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us (2 Corinthians 4:7).
As a child of God, the Bible says whatsoever you
do, shall prosper: "And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of
water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not
wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper" (Psalm 1:3). Never be idle
or jobless; you must find something you’re good at; something that’s good for
God and good for people, and do it. Bless the world with the work of your
hands. Look to the Holy Spirit in you for ideas of excellence. Remember,
success isn’t all about money; if you have the right ideas, and discipline
yourself in the direction of your ideas, money will come to you.
So come up with great ideas that’ll foster the
progress and development of your environment, and the world of your time. One
of the primary requirements for success is looking out for a human need, and
then reaching out to meet it. How did Joseph, a prisoner, become the Prime
minister of Egypt? He did something. He used his gift to serve others and God
promoted him.
Some people believe the reason they’re suffering or
poor is because of the kind of work they do. That’s not true! The problem isn’t
the kind of work they do; rather it’s in their minds. Your mind is what
determines what you become, for as a man thinks in his heart, so is he
(Proverbs 23:7).
Look inwards, and live from inside out. Put your
creative juices to work. Initiate prosperity and victory from within you, for
they’re inherent in your spirit. God has deposited in your spirit everything
you require for a successful life. Search yourself; dig deep within you and
discover the treasure and talents you have. Put them to work, and the anointing
of the Lord will cause them to produce and multiply.
Confession I bring forth good things today from
within me, because I have an excellent mind; I have insight into mysteries and
secrets and bring forth creative ideas because Christ has been made unto me
wisdom. I initiate success, victory and prosperity from within, in the Name of
Jesus.
f u r t h e r s t u d y: Luke 6:45; Proverbs 4:23
Daily Scripture Reading
1 Year Reading Plan : Acts 23:12-35, Job 40-42
2 Year Reading Plan : Luke 9:1-9, Joshua 11
RHAPSODY OF REALITIES
RHAPSODY OF REALITIES.
Worship The Lord With Singing! · Sunday, July 14th ·
Pastor Chris
But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true
worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father
seeketh such to worship him (John 4:23).
Every time you have the opportunity to worship the
Lord, do it wholeheartedly in love. As new creations, we’re the true
circumcision, which worship God in the spirit, and rejoice in Christ Jesus, and
have no confidence in the flesh (Philippians 3:3). We’re the true worshippers
that the Lord seeks. When you learn to worship the Lord passionately, at all
times, irrespective and independent of circumstances, you enhance the ministry
of the Holy Spirit in your life. You’d experience rich fellowship, His supernatural
guidance, love and grace in a greater measure.
Besides the fact that worship is a blessing to you,
in that it helps to tune your spiritual attention to God’s frequency, you give
the Lord what He deserves when you worship Him. One of the ways you express
yourself to the Lord in worship is through singing. The Holy Spirit loves
singing. Ephesians 5:19 says, "Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns
and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord."
Matthew 26:30 tells us how Jesus and His disciples sang a hymn: "And when
they had sung an hymn, they went out into the mount of Olives." Learn to
sing to the Lord in worship.
Worship isn’t for those with the best and most
sonorous voices. We don’t sing to the Lord because we’re good singers; we sing
to worship Him. So, it makes no difference what your voice sounds like: learn
to worship the Lord with singing. The choristers and worship leaders in Church
may inspire you to worship, or help you learn the songs, but their worship and
their singing will never suffice for your personal worship of the Lord.
When the disciple said to the Master, "Teach
us to pray," Jesus gave them a format of prayer; He said to them,
"After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed
be thy name" (Matthew 6:9). Observe that He started with worship.
Worshipping the Lord is a most important aspect of our ministry to Him; so,
learn to worship Him with singing.
Prayer Dear Lord, I worship you today, for your
love, kindness, grace and tender mercies! You’re so glorious and worthy to be
praised: your name is glorified forever, in all the earth, in Jesus’ Name.
Amen.
f u r t h e r s t u d y: Philippians 3:3 (AMP);
Hebrews 13:15
Daily Scripture Reading
1 Year Reading Plan : Acts 22:22-23:1-11, Job 36-39
2 Year Reading Plan : Luke 8:40-56, Joshua 10
RHAPSODY OF REALITIES
RHAPSODY
OF REALITIES.
The Humanity Of Jesus
· Saturday, July 13th ·
Pastor Chris
For verily he took not on him the nature of angels; but he took on him the seed of Abraham (Hebrews 2:16).
When the Lord Jesus came to this world, He didn’t come in the form of angelic beings; rather, He came as the seed of Abraham. He was born of a woman, and lived as a man, even though He was the Son of God. It was in His humanity that He was tempted, obeyed God, was crucified and died in our place.
Isaiah 53:5 says, "But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed." When He was wounded, He felt the pain and cried out, the way you and I probably would have; but He didn’t give up. The Bible says He endured the Cross and despised the shame (Hebrews 12:2).
It was in His humanity that He descended into hell, in which also He engaged Satan in that awful combat in hell, and defeated him and all the cohorts of darkness. He did it all as a man: "And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it" (Colossians 2:15). He came out of the grave as a man, and ascended into heaven as a man. He completely identified with us as a man: "Wherefore in all things it behoved him to be made like unto his brethren…" (Hebrews 2:17).
Hebrews 4:15 says, "For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin." All that Jesus did as a man,
He did for us. As His suffering and death were for us, so His obedience, resurrection and placement in the heavens were for us as well. His victory is ours; His glory is ours. He was indeed the Son of man as He was the Son of God. Let us live to His glory.
Prayer Dear Father, I rejoice for all that you’ve done for me in Christ Jesus. More than ever, I’m inspired to do your will and fulfil my ministry in you without reproach. I thank you for opening my understanding to my abilities in Christ, and the things I can accomplish through the power of the Spirit working in me, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
f u r t h e r s t u d y: 1 Timothy 2:5-6; Acts 2:22
Daily Scripture Reading
1 Year Reading Plan : Acts 21:37-22:1-21, Job 32-35
2 Year Reading Plan : Luke 8:26-39, Joshua 9
The Humanity Of Jesus
· Saturday, July 13th ·
Pastor Chris
For verily he took not on him the nature of angels; but he took on him the seed of Abraham (Hebrews 2:16).
When the Lord Jesus came to this world, He didn’t come in the form of angelic beings; rather, He came as the seed of Abraham. He was born of a woman, and lived as a man, even though He was the Son of God. It was in His humanity that He was tempted, obeyed God, was crucified and died in our place.
Isaiah 53:5 says, "But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed." When He was wounded, He felt the pain and cried out, the way you and I probably would have; but He didn’t give up. The Bible says He endured the Cross and despised the shame (Hebrews 12:2).
It was in His humanity that He descended into hell, in which also He engaged Satan in that awful combat in hell, and defeated him and all the cohorts of darkness. He did it all as a man: "And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it" (Colossians 2:15). He came out of the grave as a man, and ascended into heaven as a man. He completely identified with us as a man: "Wherefore in all things it behoved him to be made like unto his brethren…" (Hebrews 2:17).
Hebrews 4:15 says, "For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin." All that Jesus did as a man,
He did for us. As His suffering and death were for us, so His obedience, resurrection and placement in the heavens were for us as well. His victory is ours; His glory is ours. He was indeed the Son of man as He was the Son of God. Let us live to His glory.
Prayer Dear Father, I rejoice for all that you’ve done for me in Christ Jesus. More than ever, I’m inspired to do your will and fulfil my ministry in you without reproach. I thank you for opening my understanding to my abilities in Christ, and the things I can accomplish through the power of the Spirit working in me, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
f u r t h e r s t u d y: 1 Timothy 2:5-6; Acts 2:22
Daily Scripture Reading
1 Year Reading Plan : Acts 21:37-22:1-21, Job 32-35
2 Year Reading Plan : Luke 8:26-39, Joshua 9
RHAPSODY OF REALITIES
RHAPSODY OF REALITIES.
Make Good Things Happen For Others · Friday, July 12th ·
Pastor Anita
Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap (Galatians 6:7).
True prosperity is about being a blessing to others and helping them live a meaningful life. It’s about contributing positively to the advancement of the lives of those around you. Being a blessing to others, you’ll always be lifted, for there’s promotion in helping others. God will make happen for you the good things you make happen for others.
Help those around you stand strong; help them discover their God-given potentials. As an employer, for example, help those in your employ realize their dreams for success. In the same vein, as an employee in an organization, be diligent; commit yourself to improving the organization where you work. Make the progress of that organization a priority, for in its prosperity you will also prosper.
Proverbs 11:25 says, "The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself." You never lose for being the giver and the blesser. There’re orphans, widows, and indigent children who could benefit from your prosperity. The Bible says in Proverbs 19:17 "He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the Lord; and that which he hath given will he pay him again."
Always look out for opportunities to be a blessing to others, and the Lord, besides increasing your capacity to do more, will multiply your seeds sown, and increase the fruits of your righteousness.
Prayer
Dear Lord, I thank you for making me a blesser and a lifter of others. I thank you for granting me the grace, wisdom and strength to always recognize the need of those around me, that I may bring them hope, and inspire them to success and greatness. Through my giving, mighty harvests of financial blessings are coming to me, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
f u r t h e r s t u d y:Luke 6:38; 2 Corinthians 9:6-9
Daily Scripture Reading
1 Year Reading Plan : Acts 21:17-36, Job 29-31
2 Year Reading Plan : Luke 8:19-25, Joshua 8
Make Good Things Happen For Others · Friday, July 12th ·
Pastor Anita
Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap (Galatians 6:7).
True prosperity is about being a blessing to others and helping them live a meaningful life. It’s about contributing positively to the advancement of the lives of those around you. Being a blessing to others, you’ll always be lifted, for there’s promotion in helping others. God will make happen for you the good things you make happen for others.
Help those around you stand strong; help them discover their God-given potentials. As an employer, for example, help those in your employ realize their dreams for success. In the same vein, as an employee in an organization, be diligent; commit yourself to improving the organization where you work. Make the progress of that organization a priority, for in its prosperity you will also prosper.
Proverbs 11:25 says, "The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself." You never lose for being the giver and the blesser. There’re orphans, widows, and indigent children who could benefit from your prosperity. The Bible says in Proverbs 19:17 "He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the Lord; and that which he hath given will he pay him again."
Always look out for opportunities to be a blessing to others, and the Lord, besides increasing your capacity to do more, will multiply your seeds sown, and increase the fruits of your righteousness.
Prayer
Dear Lord, I thank you for making me a blesser and a lifter of others. I thank you for granting me the grace, wisdom and strength to always recognize the need of those around me, that I may bring them hope, and inspire them to success and greatness. Through my giving, mighty harvests of financial blessings are coming to me, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
f u r t h e r s t u d y:Luke 6:38; 2 Corinthians 9:6-9
Daily Scripture Reading
1 Year Reading Plan : Acts 21:17-36, Job 29-31
2 Year Reading Plan : Luke 8:19-25, Joshua 8
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