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Rhapsody

of Realities
. . . A DAILY DEVOTIONAL

Chris Oyakhilome
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thursday 1
CHRIST: OUR MEDIATOR AND
RECONCILER
For there is one God, and one mediator
between God and men, the man Christ
Jesus (1 Timothy 2:5).

I n Romans 6:14, the Bible says, “For sin shall not


have dominion over you….” The problem of sin
has been dealt with. In the Old Testament, the Prophet
Isaiah cried out, “But your iniquities have separated
between you and your God, and your sins have hid
his face from you, that he will not hear” (Isaiah 59:2).
But it’s not so anymore, because of Christ’s redemptive
work; He’s the mediator between God and men. The
Bible says God was in Christ, reconciling the world—the
world of sinners—unto Himself, not imputing their
trespasses unto them. God isn’t holding sin against
you, because of Jesus; our sins were laid on Him. No
one today should bear the punishment for his or her
sins, because Jesus already paid the full penalty for sin.
He was judged for our sake (Isaiah 53:5).
Following His vicarious sacrifice in our behalf,
He initiated and established peace between God and
man; He reconciled humanity back to God. Man had
become alienated from the life of God through Adam’s
disobedience, but Jesus reconciled us with the Father
in the body of His flesh through death.
Colossians 1:21-22 declares, “And you, that were
sometime alienated and enemies in your mind by
wicked works, yet now hath he reconciled In the body
of his flesh through death, to present you holy and
unblameable and unreproveable in his sight.” The
latter part of this scripture clearly reveals the reason
for the reconciliation: “…to present you holy, blameless
and above reproach in his sight.” Now, you’re qualified
to live in the presence of God, without inferiority, guilt
or condemnation; you’re free from all accusations,
being justified by His grace. Blessed be God!
This is the Gospel! The reason you’re holy,
blameless, and justified before the Father isn’t because
of what you did, or didn’t do; it’s the result of what
Jesus did. His death, burial, and resurrection reconciled
you to the Father, and brought you into oneness and
fellowship with Him. Hallelujah!

CONFESSION
I’m the unveiling of the Father’s righteousness, called
to show forth His glory and excellence. I walk and
live in the light, as He is in the light; the light of His
Word and His righteousness. Therefore, I reign in this
life, with dominion over sickness, disease, poverty,
darkness, and the elements of this world. Glory to
God!

FURTHER STUDY:
Romans 5:10; Romans 8:31-34; Hebrews 7:25

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN


Romans 6:1-14 & Psalms 56-59

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN


Luke 12:22-34 & Judges 7

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friday 2
NOT OF THIS WORLD
Wherefore if ye be dead with Christ
from the rudiments of the world, why, as
though living in the world, are ye subject
to ordinances (Colossians 2:20).

S ome Christians don’t realize they’re in God’s


Kingdom now. They live as though they’re in
the world. Their actions and reactions, their thoughts,
words and responses are like those of the people of
the world. Instead of walking by faith, they walk by
sensory perceptions; regulated in life only by that
which they can physically perceive. But that’s not the
life of a Christian; we live in a spiritual kingdom where
faith is our lifestyle.
God expects you to live above this world. Jesus
said in John 15:19, “If ye were of the world, the world
would love his own: but because ye are not of the
world, but I have chosen you out of the world….” No
wonder the Spirit, through the Apostle Paul, cautioned,
“Why are you still living as though you’re in the world,
when actually you live in Christ, in the Spirit?” Then, in
Galatians 5:25, He tells us to walk in the Spirit, because
we live in the Spirit.
Now that you’re born again, you live in two worlds
simultaneously: the physical world and the spiritual
world. You’ve got to be conscious of the spiritual
realm into which you’ve been born, and function in
it. Live the life of heaven on earth, because you’re a
citizen of heaven. Your thinking, your response to
circumstances, and outlook on life must be from a
heavenly perspective, the Word’s perspective. Your
contemplations should be different from those of the
natural man.
You live in a spiritual kingdom with spiritual
principles. You must have that consciousness. When
you understand this, you’ll get excited when you face
troubles or crises, because you’re certain they’ll turn
out for your good. This is because, in our kingdom, we
only know how to win and make progress from glory
to glory. We dominate this physical world with the
principles of our heavenly Kingdom. Hallelujah!

CONFESSION
Thanks be unto God who has transferred me from
the domain of darkness into the Kingdom of His love-
Son, in whom I live, and move, and have my being!
He’s my place of rest, health, wealth, security, and
peace with prosperity. I influence my world with
the principles of God’s glorious Kingdom to which I
belong, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:
2 Corinthians 5:7; Colossians 1:12-13; Colossians 3:1-3

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN


Romans 6:15-7:1-6 & Psalms 60-63

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN


Luke 12:35-48 & Judges 8

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saturday 3
IN LIKENESS OF HIM

You must display a new nature because


you are a new person, created in God’s
likeness – righteous, holy, and true
(Ephesians 4:24 NLT).

I n Ephesians 5:1, we’re admonished to be


“imitators of God” as His beloved children. This
is possible because we have His life and nature in us.
Therefore, we can talk like Him, love like Him, and
walk in absolute mastery and dominion in the earth,
as Jesus did, for as He is, so are we in this world (1
John 4:17).
Being born again, you’re born after the Second
Adam, Jesus Christ; you were created after Him in
righteousness and true holiness. 2 Corinthians 5:17
says, “Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new
creature….” This new creature is born anew after the
image of God (Colossians 3:10). Thus, you’re a new
person, with the God-nature. This is the reason you
can imitate Christ. No matter how much you train a
monkey or a chimpanzee to act like a human, it can
never be human, because it doesn’t have the human
nature. To be human, you have to be born that way.
Recall the seven sons of Sceva, who attempted
to copy Paul, by casting out devils, even though they
weren’t born again. They didn’t have the Christ-life in
them. The Bible says, “And the man in whom the evil
spirit was leaped on them, and overcame them, and
prevailed against them, so that they fled out of that
house naked and wounded” (Acts 19:16).
Only those who are born again and have the
nature of God, have the right and authority to cast
out devils in the Name of Jesus. Jesus cast out devils;
and He gave us the authority to do the same. He said
in John 14:12, “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….”
In addition, you’re to emulate Him in your love-
walk. Ephesians 5:2 says, “And walk in love, as Christ
also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an
offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling
savour.” Express love to those in your world, whether
or not you think they deserve it. That’s being like your
heavenly Father. The Bible says, “That ye may be the
children of your Father which is in heaven: for he
maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and
sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust” (Matthew
5:45). Hallelujah!

PRAYER
Dear heavenly Father, I thank you for making me a
partaker and participator in the divine nature. My
divine nature causes me to act like you, talk like you,
and to think like you; your beauty and compassion
are seen and expressed through me, in Jesus’ Name.
Amen.
FURTHER STUDY:
2 Corinthians 5:17; Ephesians 5:1 NIV; 1 John 4:17

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN


Romans 7:7-25 & Psalms 64-67

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN


Luke 12:49-59 & Judges 9

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sunday 4
SPEAK THE TRUTH ALWAYS
These six things doth the LORD hate:
yea, seven are an abomination unto
him: A proud look, a lying tongue, and
hands that shed innocent blood, An
heart that deviseth wicked imaginations,
feet that be swift in running to mischief,
A false witness that speaketh lies, and
he that soweth discord among brethren
(Proverbs 6:16-19).

S ome people can’t seem to put a stop to certain


unpleasant habits, such as lying. But being
born again, you have a different nature; you’re not in
servitude to sin or Satan, because you’ve been made
free from death and the law of sin. The very thing that
makes people sin has been disabled in your life.
Therefore, you can say, “No” to any bad habit, and
that’ll be it. All that’s required is your decision, and the
discipline to stick to the Word. The Word says, “Put
away lying”; therefore, say to yourself, “I tell the truth
only, and always, no matter what!”
You can quit whatever it is you do that you know is
wrong; you only need to make up your mind. Romans
6:14 says, “For sin shall not have dominion over you:
for ye are not under the law, but under grace.” Sin
can no longer keep you in bondage; it can’t make you
do what you don’t want to do anymore, because you
have a new nature—the God-nature.
Our opening scripture counted a lying tongue and
a false witness among the things that the Lord detests.
So, put away lying; it’s not a part of your new nature
in Christ. The Bible says, “And that ye put on the new
man, which after God is created in righteousness and
true holiness” (Ephesians 4:24). Now that you’re in
Christ, you’ve put on the new man; you’re different.
Act accordingly. Speak the truth always.

PRAYER
Precious Father, I thank you for my new life in
Christ. I’ve put on the new man, which is created in
righteousness and true holiness. I’ve put away the
works of the flesh, and live only in, and by, the truth
of your Word. Thank you for bringing me into the
liberty of the Spirit, as I walk in the glory of my new
life and nature in Christ, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:
Zechariah 8:16; Colossians 3:8-10; Ephesians 4:25

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN


Romans 8:1-17 & Psalms 68-69

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN


Luke 13:1-9 & Judges 10

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monday 5
YOU OWN THE WORLD

And if ye be Christ’s, then are ye


Abraham’s seed, and heirs according to
the promise (Galatians 3:29).

R omans 8:16-17 lets us know that as God’s


children, we’re heirs of God, and joint-heirs
with Christ. Read our opening scripture again; it says,
“And if ye be Christ’s, then are ye Abraham’s seed,
and heirs according to the promise.” You couldn’t
read this and not shout for joy, for it means you own
this world. God gave the whole world to Abraham
and his seed. That seed is Christ; and if you belong to
Christ, you’re Abraham’s seed and therefore an heir
according to the promise.
Now you can better understand why the Bible
says, “Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let
him labour, working with his hands the thing which is
good, that he may have to give to him that needeth”
(Ephesians 4:28). How could you steal when the whole
world belongs to you? Don’t be among those who are
fighting over lands and estates; you own this world!
And the proof that you do, is the Word of God.
1 Corinthians 3:21-22 says, “…For all things are
yours; Whether Paul, or Apollos, or Cephas, or the
world, or life, or death, or things present, or things to
come; all are yours.” Have this consciousness. Every
so often, affirm with confidence, “I own this world;
all things are mine!” There’s a legal document to that
effect—God’s Word. Therefore, it makes no difference
if anyone challenges you or sneers at you; you still
own this world.
You actually dwell in the realm of superabundance.
You have an inheritance, bequeathed to you by the
One who said, “The silver is mine, and the gold is
mine…” (Haggai 2:8). “For every beast of the forest
is mine, and the cattle upon a thousand hills” (Psalm
50:10).
All the wealth in this world: the precious stones,
minerals, oil and everything that men believe they own,
actually belong to the Lord, with whom you’re a joint-
heir. Your wealth, therefore, is limitless, inestimable,
and unquantifiable. Declare every day that you’re rich
and blessed beyond measure. Hallelujah!

CONFESSION
Dear heavenly Father, what a blessing it is to be a
joint-heir with Christ! The world belongs to me. I
don’t lack anything, because you’re my Shepherd. My
wealth is limitless, inestimable, and unquantifiable;
my prosperity is of the Spirit; therefore, it’s unending.
Blessed be God!

FURTHER STUDY:
Psalm 23:1 AMPC; Psalm 24:1; 2 Peter 1:3-4

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN


Romans 8:18-39 & Psalms 70-73

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN


Luke 13:10-21 & Judges 11

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6 tuesday
MINISTER GRACE WITH YOUR WORDS

Let no corrupt communication proceed


out of your mouth, but that which is good
to the use of edifying, that it may minister
grace unto the hearers
(Ephesians 4:29).

C orrupt communication is communication


that’s worthless and unsavoury; unworthy of
the Lord. Never allow foul or polluting language, evil,
unwholesome talk find vent through you. I made up
my mind a long time ago to be gracious and graceful
in my communication, to speak the right words only.
The Bible says sweet and bitter waters don’t come
out of the same fountain (James 3:11). Being born
again, you’re anointed to bless. Your words should, and
must lift and inspire others, not beat them down. Make
the decision that only the right words will come out
of your mouth, even when you seem to be making a
joke. Speak words that are consistent with your nature
of righteousness.
The most effective way to keep your communication
gracious at all times is filling your heart and mind with
the Word, for out of that abundance, you’ll speak.
Give greater attention to the Word, and when the
need arises, at the time of crisis and tests, only words
of wisdom, solution, blessing and love will come forth
from you.
The Bible says, “A good man out of the good
treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is
good…for of the abundance of the heart his mouth
speaketh” (Luke 6:45). If there’s no foolishness, hatred,
bitterness, anger or pride in you, they won’t come out
of your mouth.
Be gracious in your communication. People
should enjoy being around you and listening to you,
because of your invigorating words of wisdom and
grace. Hallelujah!

CONFESSION
My words are filled with grace, and edify my hearers,
producing in them the righteousness of God. From
the abundance of my heart, I speak life, salvation,
health, prosperity and blessings only, in Jesus’ Name.
Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:
Psalm 19:14; Proverbs 8:7-8; Colossians 4:6

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN


Romans 9:1-29 & Psalms 74-77

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN


Luke 13:22-30 & Judges 12

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wednesday 7
AN ASSEMBLAGE OF THE GOD-KIND
Behold, how good and how pleasant it is
for brethren to dwell together in unity…
for there the LORD commanded the
blessing, even life for evermore
(Psalm 133:1-3).

W henever we come together for corporate


worship in church, it’s not an ordinary
gathering; it’s an assemblage of the God-kind; a
real family gathering. It’s not a gathering of several
individuals with different ideas, no! We’re united in
spirit, of one mind in the presence of the Holy Ghost
who Himself is God.
I don’t know what this means to you, but I think
it’s the most beautiful gathering of all; better than any
political rally, sports, entertainment or any other social
event. In our theme scripture, David’s understanding
and description of the blessedness of the gathering
of God’s people is quite profound. He said therein,
God commands His blessings, even life forevermore.
Hallelujah!
How could anyone read that and miss a church
service? That would be because they don’t understand
the Body of Christ; they don’t understand the power
released when we come together. Every time you
come into church for worship, you’re in the place
of blessings. Paul, by the Spirit, calls it the General
Assembly and church of the “Firstborn” (Hebrews
12:23). This is far more sublime and prestigious than
the United Nations General Assembly.
Cultivate the habit of going to church, irrespective
of your tight schedule. Every church service is specially
designed with you in mind. They’re special times
for fellowship, learning, cleansing, edification and
glorification. Hebrews 10:25 says, “Not forsaking the
assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of
some is….”
Be like David, who said, “I was glad when they
said unto me, Let us go into the house of the LORD”
(Psalm 122:1). Always be excited to go to church, for
that’s God’s place of appointment to bless you and
touch your life in a special way.

PRAYER
Gracious Father, I thank you for the Church of Jesus
Christ, the ground and pillar of truth. I pray for the
Church around the world that there’s unity, stability,
and growth, as we attain to the unity of the faith
and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to mature
manhood, to the measure of the stature of the
fullness of Christ, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:
1 Corinthians 1:2 AMPC; Acts 9:31 AMPC; Acts 11:26

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN


Romans 9:30-10:1-21 & Psalms 78

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN


Luke 13:31-35 & Judges 13-14

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T he International Youth Day is celebrated on
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thursday 8
HE CAME TO HELP YOU WIN
But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom
the Father will send in My name, He will
teach you all things…
(John 14:26 NKJV).

I would to God that every Christian would realize


the power and importance of the ministry of
the Holy Spirit in their lives! He was sent to help you
make a success of your life. He’s your Helper, and
His help isn’t restricted; He helps you in all things. No
matter what you’re going through in life, with Him,
you’ll always win. That’s why there’s no position of
disadvantage to you.
Don’t ignore Him. Even if the trouble seems too
overwhelming for you as an individual, remember,
He’s the One called to walk alongside you. You’re
not alone. If you’d listen to Him, He’d grant you the
wisdom that you need. If you’d trust Him, He’d rid you
of every trouble, irrespective of the cause.
What you need is to train your spirit to listen and
discern His voice. He leads you through the Word;
therefore, He’d always bring you God’s Word. Activate
your spirit by praying in tongues. That way, your spirit
becomes more sensitive to His signals and promptings
from within you.
The Holy Spirit is more passionate for your
success than you could ever be, but He needs your
cooperation. He said in Amos 3:3, “Can two walk
together, except they be agreed?” He doesn’t do His
work in you, without you. You have a role, which is to
yield to His sway and influence. His work and ministry
in your life is manifested and effective to the extent
that you allow Him. The more you cooperate with
Him and encourage His work in your life, the more
He manifests Himself in, and through you.
He’s the wisdom you require. He’s the strength
you need. 1 Samuel 2:9 says, “…for by strength shall
no man prevail.” Never depend on your own abilities.
Do all that you do with the help and power of the Holy
Spirit, and you’ll always win.

PRAYER
I’m filled with the knowledge of God’s will in all
wisdom and spiritual understanding, because the
Holy Spirit lives in me. I’m rightly positioned in the
centre of God’s perfect will, being yielded to the
control, sway, influence, and guidance of the Holy
Spirit, every day of my life, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:
Isaiah 1:19 TLB; John 14:16 AMPC; Romans 8:14

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN


Romans 11:1-24 & Psalms 79-81

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN


Luke 14:1-14 & Judges 15-16

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friday 9
NO EXCUSES

And the LORD answered me, and said,


Write the vision, and make it plain upon
tables, that he may run that readeth it
(Habakkuk 2:2).

O ne of the things you must ensure in your


personal life is to get rid of excuses. Do
what you ought to do, say what you ought to say—at
the right time, and in the right way. When you want
to live a life of glory, power, success, and influence,
you shun mediocrity and excuses.
As long as you make excuses, you can’t be
excellent. Be known for excellence, for glory, because
that’s your calling in Christ. He called you to display
His wonderful deeds, virtues, perfections, excellence,
and wisdom: “...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” (1 Peter 2:9 AMPC).
What vision did the Spirit of God lay in your heart
to have achieved by the end of the year? Review the
current status and make up your mind there’ll be no
excuses. Stay focused and disciplined; tell yourself it’s
going to be nothing short of excellence. Be challenged
and motivated by the joy and anticipation of an
excellent finish.
Many procrastinate, and give excuses for their
poor performance or ineffectiveness. Choose to win.
Choose to succeed. Success is measured at different
stages. So, do your best now, and then move on to
the next stage.
Do the right thing at the right time, for the right
purpose. Be consistent. Be diligent. Don’t be that
person who always starts things but never completes
them. Persevere in transforming your vision into reality.
You’re sufficient in Christ’s sufficiency (2 Corinthians
3:5). In Him, you’re up to any task; you can do all
things through Christ who strengthens you (Philippians
4:13).

CONFESSION
I live a life of glory, power, and influence, displaying
the virtues, perfections, excellence and wisdom
of Christ. I exercise carefulness, persistence and
determination in ensuring excellence in all that
I do, exuding commitment and perseverance in
transforming my vision into reality. I’m effective and
productive, transforming challenges to opportunities
as I soar in greatness. Hallelujah!

FURTHER STUDY:
Proverbs 22:29 MSG; John 9:4; 2 Corinthians 3:5

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN


Romans 11:25-36 & Psalms 82-84

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN


Luke 14:15-24 & Judges 17

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10 saturday

“NO CHIP ON YOUR SHOULDER”

Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger,


brawling and slander, along with every
form of malice
(Ephesians 4:31 NIV).

T here’re people who are unhappy in their lives;


there’s so much bitterness in them. Even when
they’re counselled to forgive those who may have hurt
or offended them, they’re unwilling to let go. They pray
and make decisions on the bases of their hurt, offences,
and bitterness, while stating they have forgiven.
Refuse to harbour resentment. It makes no
difference how callous someone may have acted
towards you; holding on to the pain and grudge of
such experiences would only wound your emotions
further, and ultimately affect your health.
To be unforgiving is to allow circumstances rob
you of your joy in life. Forgiving others isn’t so much
about the one who offended you; it’s about your own
life; it’s for your benefit.
As long as you hold that grudge against those
who may have hurt you, you’re not free; you’re in
more trouble than the one with whom you’re angry.
But when you maintain a forgiving heart, not only will
you live a happy and exciting life, you’ll continually
enjoy the pleasantness in other people. When you
free others, you become free.
Yes, offences will come, according to the Bible;
people will do things that may hurt or offend you,
but never allow anger provoke and make you react
negatively. Remember the words of Jesus: “But I say
unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse
you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for
them which despitefully use you, and persecute you”
(Matthew 5:44). Stay in the Word and walk in love.
Forgive easily. Hold no grudge. Be meek, kind, and not
easily provoked. Let God’s essence within you flow out
like a stream as you relate with others in love.
One of the beauties of God’s Word is its
practicability; so, when our opening verse says, “Get
rid of all bitterness, rage and anger,” it’s practicable.
Use the Word to deal with such and other negative
emotions. If there’s anyone you’ve been holding a
grudge against or has a grudge against you, take the
bold step to make peace, irrespective of who’s at fault,
for this is the will of God concerning you.

CONFESSION
I maintain a forgiving heart, because God’s love
is fully expressed through me, causing me to be
meek, kind and patient. I live a happy and exciting
life, continually enjoying the pleasantness in other
people. Hallelujah!

FURTHER STUDY:
Ephesians 4:26 NLT; Colossians 3:13 NIV;
Matthew 18:21-22 NIV

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN


Romans 12:1-16 & Psalms 85-88
2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Luke 14:25-35 & Judges 18

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sunday 11
WHEN YOU KNOW HIS WILL

Wherefore be ye not unwise, but


understanding what the will of the Lord is
(Ephesians 5:17).

T he Word of God is the will of God. The more


you study the Scriptures, the more you know
the will of God, because you’ll be more acquainted
with the author of the Scriptures. If you know His
will through the Scriptures, you’ll know His will in
everything, including the minutest details of your life.
Sometimes, when people face daunting or
challenging situations and cave in under the pressure,
it’s because they don’t know the will of the Father.
Peradventure you lost your job or business and began
to question, “Oh God, why? How could this happen
to me?” Such a response shows you’re not sure where
you are, with respect to God’s will. If you’re certain that
you’re in the centre of His will, remain unmoved.
In Christ, we’re ordained of God to live as
champions and reign as kings in life. The reason this
hasn’t been the experience of many is that they haven’t
learnt to walk in the knowledge of God’s will. Romans
12:2 tells us about the good, the acceptable, and the
perfect will of God. The ultimate is walking in God’s
perfect will, and that only results from fellowship with
the Lord and His Word.
As you fellowship with Him through prayer, the
study of the Word and meditation, you’ll know His
perfect will, intent and purpose. Through that intimacy,
you’ll become more like Him, united with Him in
thought and character. You’ll know what to do in
every situation; all your efforts and resources will be
constantly channelled in the right direction for the right
results. When you know the will of God, you’re filled
with divine wisdom; you have insight into the mind of
God, into the mysteries of the Kingdom.
Just knowing that you’re in the centre of God’s will
gives you a sense of absolute mastery and dominion.
You’re unruffled, even when you go through diverse
tests, because His Word is your anchor. Irrespective of
the crisis or darkness, you’re full of joy, because you
know that whatever you’re going through, “came to
pass!” Great victories await you at the end of the story.
Blessed be God!

PRAYER
Dear heavenly Father, I thank you for the
enlightenment that has come to my spirit through
your Word. As I meditate on the Scriptures, your will
and purpose are unveiled to me; I’m guided by your
wisdom in preordained paths, fulfilling my glorious
call in Christ, to the glory of your Name. Amen.
FURTHER STUDY:
Jeremiah 29:11; Colossians 1:9-10

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN


Romans 12:17-13:1-14 & Psalms 89

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN


Luke 15:1-10 & Judges 19

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monday 12
PERPETUALLY HIGH ON
THE HOLY GHOST
And do not get drunk with wine, for
that is debauchery; but ever be filled
{and} stimulated with the [Holy] Spirit
(Ephesians 5:18 AMPC).

O ur opening verse talks about being perpetually


high on the Holy Ghost, functioning under
His sway and influence, twenty-four hours every day.
That’s the Spirit’s desire for each and every one of
us, and He shows us how to make it happen in the
ensuing verses 19-21.
Verse 19 says, “Speaking to yourselves in
psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and
making melody in your heart to the Lord.” This is
one of the ways to maintain a spiritual high. You sing
spiritual poems to God in worship; you offer songs of
thanksgiving and praise to Him; very often, these are
prophetic songs that come to you from the realm of
the spirit; and sometimes, they may come to you in
spiritual tongues.
It also says to “Make melody in your heart to the
Lord.” These are tunes of praise, worship, edification,
gratitude, and joy, from your heart to the Lord,
rendered in your understanding or in other tongues.
Make it a conscious thing to get yourself filled with
the Spirit every day. Your spirit will continually be
energized for victory and success. You don’t have to
wait till you get to church to be filled with the Spirit; you
can be filled with the Spirit ANYTIME, ANYWHERE;
it’s up to you.
Start from the known, to the unknown. In other
words, start with the already written Psalms and read
them out loud, such as Psalm 23, Psalm 27, etc. By
the time you’re through reading, you’re super charged
and inspired, and you can make your own psalms as
God’s Spirit gives you utterance. Make this a constant
in your life. Hallelujah!

CONFESSION
Dear heavenly Father, I thank you for the privilege of
fellowship with you in prayer by the Holy Spirit. Your
Spirit fills me through and through, and I’m built up
as a spiritual edifice, over and above the corrupting
influences of this world. Blessed be God!

FURTHER STUDY:
Psalm 23:1-4; Psalm 48:1-2; Jude 1:20 AMPC

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN


Romans 14-15:1-4 & Psalms 90-93

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN


Luke 15:11-19 & Judges 20

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tuesday 13
HE KEEPS YOU FROM FALLING
Now unto him that is able to keep you
from falling, and to present you faultless
before the presence of his glory with
exceeding joy, To the only wise God our
Saviour, be glory and majesty, dominion
and power, both now and ever. Amen
(Jude 1:24-25).

S ome Christians sing certain songs that dissipate


their faith and don’t express the realities of our
new nature. For example, someone sings, “Jesus loves
me, and I love Him too, because every time I fall, He
lifts me up.” That’s unscriptural; it sounds nice and
wonderful, but it doesn’t express our place in Christ,
and our inheritance in Him.
The Bible doesn’t say that Jesus lifts us up every
time we fall. Rather, it says, “He’s able to keep us from
falling,” which is more sublime. When you live with
the mentality that every time you fall, He picks you
up, you’re going to keep falling and expecting Him
to lift you up; that’s not His ministry. His ministry is
to keep you from falling. When you trust Him, as the
One who’s able to keep you from falling, you’ll never
fall. Glory to God!
He’s the Rock that holds you firm and secure,
and He’s doing it for a reason: to present you faultless
before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy.
Blessed be God! Every so often, declare, “The Lord is
able to keep me from falling.” It’s a statement of faith;
your faith in His redemptive work, which was perfect
and of eternal significance.
There’s another portion of Scripture where the
Spirit referenced a similar thought through the Apostle
Peter in 2 Peter 1:1-10. There, the Spirit highlighted
several virtues and factors for spiritual effectiveness
for the Christian. Study the entire reference. Verse 10
says, “…if you do these things, you will never fall”
(NIV). How comforting. How assuring!
We’re not of them that rise and fall. We’re
forever standing strong. Ephesians 6:14 says, “Stand
therefore, having your loins girt about with truth….”
Have the consciousness that in your journey of faith,
you’ll forever be standing strong and courageous for
the Gospel. None of your steps shall slide, because
the Lord is your Rock and your Defence. Through His
Word, He preserves you; He keeps you safe and from
falling, until His return. Hallelujah!

PRAYER
Dear heavenly Father, I thank you for the great love
with which you’ve loved me. You uphold me with
the right hand of your righteousness that I may
never stumble or fall. None of my steps shall slide,
because I walk in your Word, and by the Spirit, in
Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:
Isaiah 30:21; Colossians 1:21-23; 2 Peter 1:5-10

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN


Romans 15:5-13 & Psalms 94-98

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN


Luke 15:20-32 & Judges 21

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wednesday 14
THERE’S TREASURE IN YOU

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).

T he verse above was written to Christians;


so, it’s talking about you; there’s a treasure
in you. You carry the divine essence; you’re not
ordinary. Acknowledge this, for the Bible says, the
communication of your faith is effectual by the
acknowledging of every good thing that’s in you in
Christ Jesus (Philemon 1:6).
Acknowledge that you’re a bearer of the divine
order; a carrier of God’s divine presence. Therefore,
the excellence of His power permeates through you,
causing everything you do to prosper. Glory to God!
The Bible says the mystery of Christianity and the
glory thereof is Christ in you (Colossians 1:27). Your
life isn’t empty; there’s a treasure in you; a treasure of
power, love, light, and divine perfection. Your body
may be an earthen vessel, but the glory of God is in
your spirit, and that glory inundates and perfects your
physical body.
Always affirm that through you, the light of God,
His glory, power and grace are revealed to your
world. Make such proclamations often, because the
effectiveness of the Word in your life depends on your
response to the Word of God.
Concerning what we read in our opening verse,
your response should be, “Yes, I’m a God-carrying
vessel; I’m a package of divine blessings and treasures.”
Hallelujah!

CONFESSION
Christ is in me; His perfection is in my spirit. The life
and glory of God are manifested in, and through me.
I acknowledge the treasures in my spirit and bring
them to the fore with my confessions of faith. In all
that I do, I exude excellence, perfection and virtue.
I’m full of love; I saturate and affect my world with
the Lord’s goodness, kindness, beauty, and grace.
Hallelujah.

FURTHER STUDY:
Luke 6:45; Colossians 1:27; 1 John 4:4

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN


Romans 15:14-33 & Psalms 99-101

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN


Luke 16:1-12 & Ruth 1-2

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W orship is primarily a submission. It’s a
presentation of yourself to God in devotion
and humility. When we worship, we express
our love to Him in deep surrender, stirring up
an atmosphere of prayer and divine fellowship
with the Father.

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thursday 15
LOVE NOT THE WORLD
As is the earthy, such are they also that
are earthy… (1 Corinthians 15:48).

O ur opening verse refers to those who aren’t


born again as earthy; that means they’re of
this world. All they know is in this world; that’s their
life. This is the reason for the failures of men; it’s traced
to the fallen Adam. This is why Jesus said, “...Ye must
be born again” (John 3:7).
If a man continues with the life with which he
came into this world from his parents, he’ll be a failure,
no matter how hard he tries. It makes no difference
what wealth he enjoys, he’ll still become a failure.
There’re people who got to the zenith of their career;
they became powerful and influential, but at some
point, they realized there was more to life.
Jesus said to His disciples, “For what shall it profit
a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his
own soul?” (Mark 8:36). He was telling them to be
careful not to put their attention in this world. This
world may offer you everything, but it’s not enough.
What God offers is the best and it’s all you need.
1 John 2:15 says, “Love not the world, neither the
things that are in the world. If any man love the world,
the love of the Father is not in him.” Sadly, there’re
those who love the world and the things of the world,
even after they’ve become Christians.
For example, in 2 Timothy 4:10, we read about
Demas. He was one of Apostle Paul’s co-labourers
in the Gospel. But read his pathetic end in the words
of Paul: “For Demas hath forsaken me, having
loved this present world, and is departed unto
Thessalonica….” Demas worked with Paul and saw the
great miracles wrought by the Spirit through Paul, but
he compromised along the line. He deviated from the
way and life of the Spirit, because he loved the world.
The same thing happens to many people today. Paul
the Apostle declared: “I am crucified unto the world,
and the world is crucified unto me” (Galatians 6:14).
This ought to be your persuasion and consciousness.
Come to that point in your life, in your spiritual
growth, where your only passion is the expansion of
God’s Kingdom; where Christ—His love and His soon
return—is all you desire and live for.

CONFESSION
I’m crucified unto the world, and the world is
crucified unto me! I live for Christ and the spread of
the Gospel, which is the power of God unto salvation
to all who believe. I’m an ambassador for Christ,
called to establish heaven and righteousness in the
hearts of men, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:
Matthew 6:33; James 4:4

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN


Romans 16:1-27 & Psalms 102-103

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN


Luke 16:13-18 & Ruth 3-4

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friday 16
DIVINE WISDOM

Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore


get wisdom: and with all thy getting get
understanding (Proverbs 4:7).

1 Corinthians 1:30 says Christ has been made


unto us wisdom; insight granted us by the
Spirit of God to understand knowledge. We read
in our opening verse: “…with all thy getting, get
understanding”; that’s the insight of knowledge. By
that, you’ll know how to judge the voices you hear
and put the principles of God’s Word together and
know what steps to take.
With this divine insight, it makes no difference
what your field is—your business or profession—you’ll
always be a success! You’ll always talk, act, and live
beyond what you see, knowing exactly what to do at
any given moment, irrespective of the situation.
Think about this: a group of prophets who had
invited Prophet Elisha to come with them to Jordan
to get house beams seemed to be in a dilemma. One
of them, as he was hewing wood, lost an axe head;
a heavy metal. It fell into the river. He cried out to
Elisha and said, “...Alas, master! for it was borrowed”
(2 Kings 6:5). Then Elisha asked, “Where did it fall?”
They then pointed out the exact spot where the metal
fell and sank into the waters.
Forthwith, Elisha did something most unusual and
unexpected: He cut a stick off a branch, threw it at
the spot where the axe head had sunk, and the heavy
metal floated to the surface! How did Elisha know what
to do to get the metal out?
He had insight of knowledge; spiritual
understanding. It’s the will of God for every one of us
to function with such divine insight. No wonder He
prays that we be filled with the knowledge of His will
in all wisdom and spiritual understanding (Colossians
1:9).

PRAYER
Dear Father, thank you, for I’m in Christ, and
therefore, endued with an extraordinary amplitude
of comprehension, superior mental, as well as
supernatural sagacity to excel in all that I do: in my
job, business, academics, finances, ministry. My
thought-pattern is excellent; my ingenuity, creativity,
intuition, sharp-wittedness are beyond the limitations
of the human mind, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:
Ephesians 1:17-18; 1 Corinthians 2:6-7; Isaiah 11:2

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN


1 Corinthians 1 & Psalms 104-106

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN


Luke 16:19-31 & 1 Samuel 1

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saturday 17
BEYOND HUMAN ABILITIES
And my speech and my preaching was
not with enticing words of man’s wisdom,
but in demonstration of the Spirit and of
power (1 Corinthians 2:4).

T hat you have a gift of the gab or have your


way with words doesn’t mean you’ll be able
to persuade sinners to be saved or turn them to
righteousness. Beyond one’s intellectual prowess,
charisma or ability to persuade others with enticing
words, there’s a spirituality of ministry that must be
understood.
Being an effective Christian or minister of the
Gospel has nothing to do with your human ability;
your ability and competence must be by the Spirit!
The Spirit, through the Apostle Paul, expresses this
clearly for us in 2 Corinthians 3:5-6: “Not that we
are competent in ourselves to claim anything for
ourselves, but our competence comes from God.
He has made us competent as ministers of a new
covenant--not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the
letter kills, but the Spirit gives life” (NIV).
Life in the Kingdom, and our service to God,
have to be by faith, through the power of the Holy
Spirit. That’s why the greatest sermons in the world
may never change anybody’s life. The wisest words
may never change the hardest of hearts. The greatest
communicators of the world may never be able to go
into the deepest core of the human nature, no matter
how smartly they communicate; no matter their choice
of words! Without the Holy Spirit, it’ll all be lifeless.
It’s the Spirit that “quickeneth”; that means gives
life. Zechariah 4:6 says, “...Not by might, nor by power,
but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts.” Hallelujah!
1 Corinthians 4:20 (NKJV) declares, “For the kingdom
of God is not in word but in power”; the power of
the Holy Ghost!
Prioritise fellowship with the Holy Spirit and
meditation on the Word. That’s where you get more
acquainted with Him to know His will, with power to
walk accordingly, and be an effective witness for the
Lord.

PRAYER
Dear Father, thank you for making me an effective
witness for Christ; my competence is born of you to
preach the unsearchable riches of Christ. My words
are operative, efficacious, productive, fruitful and
potent with grace, producing righteousness in the
hearts of sinners, and bringing them to the true and
accurate knowledge of your love, in Jesus’ Name.
Amen.
FURTHER STUDY:
2 Corinthians 3:5-6 AMPC; Philippians 4:13 AMPC

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN


1 Corinthians 2 & Psalms 107-108

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN


Luke 17:1-10 & 1 Samuel 2

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sunday 18
THE TIME IS SHORT

And there shall be signs in the sun,


and in the moon, and in the stars; and
upon the earth distress of nations, with
perplexity; the sea and the waves roaring;
Men’s hearts failing them for fear, and
for looking after those things which are
coming on the earth: for the powers of
heaven shall be shaken
(Luke 21:25-26).

D eliberate cruelty, violence, terrorism, man’s


viciousness and inhumanity to his fellow man,
are on the rise today. Statistics show that not only
is the world more wicked and in a more desperate
situation, the pressures of life are greater today than
ever before.
This is a clear indication that we’re in the last
days, which Jesus gave us a hint about in our opening
scripture. World leaders remain perplexed and
completely at a loss as to how to solve these myriads of
problems. Sadly, more and more people are looking up
to them for answers or for solutions, which they surely
can’t provide. But we have the answer: the solution is
Christ and His glorious Gospel.
Jesus said, “And this gospel of the kingdom shall
be preached in all the world for a witness unto all
nations; and then shall the end come” (Matthew
24:14). He didn’t tell us that everybody will believe;
but it’s our job to tell the whole world. We’ll be held
accountable for the information at our disposal.
Therefore, we must, with unfettered urgency of
the Spirit, preach the Gospel to the whole world. The
dark places of the earth are filled with the habitations
of cruelty, but we’re the light to a dark world. We bear
the light of the Gospel. Therefore, light up your world
with the Gospel.
Jesus said in Matthew 5:16, “Let your light so
shine before men, that they may see your good works,
and glorify your Father, which is in heaven.” In Mark
16:15, He further emphasized, “...Go ye into all the
world, and preach the Gospel to every creature.” Take
this mandate seriously.
Your dreams must go beyond yourself; take up
the course of the Gospel. Put in your time, resources
and energy, and preach it with much urgency until it
reaches the ends of the earth!

PRAYER
Dear Father, I thank you for the privilege of preaching
and proclaiming the Gospel, which is your power
unto salvation, to all men. I declare that the Gospel
spreads evermore, permeating homes, schools, and
institutions, convicting the hearts of many and turning
them to righteousness, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:
Psalm 67:2 TLB; Mark 16:15-16; 2 Timothy 4:2

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN


1 Corinthians 3 &Psalms 109-112

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN


Luke 17:11-19 & 1 Samuel 3

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monday 19
MAKE HIS WORD KNOWN
For the priest’s lips should keep
knowledge, and they should seek the law
at his mouth: for he is the messenger of
the LORD of hosts (Malachi 2:7).

I n Christ, we’ve been made kings and priests


unto God (Revelation 1:6). We have a ministry
in Christ as king-priests of God, and in our opening
verse, we read that the priest’s lips should keep
knowledge. That means your lips should flow with the
knowledge of God, to teach others the ways and life
of the Kingdom.
The Living Bible Translation renders the latter part
of our opening verse beautifully. It says, “...The priests
are the messengers of the Lord Almighty, and men
should come to them for guidance.” Then in 1 Peter
4:11, Peter writes, “If any man speak, let him speak as
the oracles of God; if any man ministers, let him do
it as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all
things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom
be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.”
If anyone wants to know something about God,
they should come to you. They should find the Word
of God and the knowledge of the Lord in your mouth.
You’re the custodian of divine knowledge, and of
Kingdom information.
2 Corinthians 2:14 says, “Now thanks be unto
God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ,
and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge
by us in every place.” God spreads the beautiful and
pleasant fragrance of His knowledge through us, in
every place. It’s your ministry, calling, and responsibility
to make His Word known to the world.
Therefore, in the marketplaces of life—in your
neighborhood, estate, place of work, everywhere—
preach and teach the Word. Make pupils of those in
your sphere of contact; teach them about God and
the Kingdom-life.

PRAYER
Dear Father, I thank you for making me a minister of
reconciliation. I take the message of Christ’s salvation
to my world, making known the mysteries of your
glorious Kingdom, bringing the oppressed out of
bondage and darkness, into the glorious liberty of
the sons of God, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:
Matthew 28:18-20; 2 Timothy 4:2 AMPC

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN


1 Corinthians 4 & Psalms 113-116

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN


Luke 17:20-30 & 1 Samuel 4

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20 tuesday

BUILD YOUR LIFE WITH THE WORD


Being born again, not of corruptible seed,
but of incorruptible, by the word of God,
which liveth and abideth for ever
(1 Peter 1:23).

C hristianity is an exciting life—a life of victory


through the Word. In true Christianity, you
don’t need to struggle to please God, because the Holy
Spirit helps you live the faith life that pleases Him. All
you have to do is pay attention to Him through the
Word. Live in, and by His Word.
When you live according to the Word of God, you
won’t need to keep watching your life to know whether
or not you’re pleasing God. It takes faith to please Him
(Hebrews 11:6), and faith is acting on the Word.
The Lord Jesus described for us the life and wisdom
of the one who acts on God’s Word. According to the
Master, “He is like a man which built an house, and
digged deep, and laid the foundation on a rock: and
when the flood arose, the stream beat vehemently
upon that house, and could not shake it: for it was
founded upon a rock” (Luke 6:48).
It parallels what James 1:22-25 says: “But be ye
doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving
your own selves. For if any be a hearer of the word,
and not a doer, he is like unto a man beholding his
natural face in a glass: For he beholdeth himself,
and goeth his way, and straightway forgetteth what
manner of man he was. But whoso looketh into the
perfect law of liberty, and continueth therein, he
being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work,
this man shall be blessed in his deed.”
When your life is built on the Word, you’ll forever
stand strong and tall, even in the midst of the harshest
of storms. The Word of God will make you what God
wants you to be, without you having to struggle.
Remember the words of Jesus in Matthew 4:19; He
said, “...Follow me and I will make you fishers of men.”
All they had to do was to follow, and He’ll make them
a success. The Word will keep you in health, strength,
and victory, and you’ll experience unprecedented
progress, peace and prosperity in your life.

PRAYER
Dear Father, thank you for your gracious, enlightening,
and inspiring Word, which continually builds me up
and sets me on an upward course. I’m completely
yielded to the ministry of the Word, in study and
meditation; therefore, I walk in health, strength,
and victory, peace and prosperity, in Jesus’ Name.
Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:
1 Peter 1:25; Acts 20:32; Luke 6:48-49 NIV

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN


1 Corinthians 5 & Psalms 117-118

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN


Luke 17:31-37 & 1 Samuel 5-6

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wednesday 21
IT’S ABOUT YOUR LOVE FOR HIM
For the love of Christ constraineth us;
because we thus judge, that if one died
for all, then were all dead
(2 Corinthians 5:14).

T he Apostle Paul, in our opening verse, wasn’t


talking about Christ’s love for us, but our love
for Him, and how that love compels us to stand in, and
with the truth of the Gospel—no matter the opposition.
The love Paul had for Christ was the drive behind his
overwhelming passion to preach, and defend the truth
of the Gospel.
Read Galatians 2:11-21 NKJV and see how Paul
defended the truth of the Gospel, even to Peter.
He said, “Now when Peter had come to Antioch,
I withstood him to his face, because he was to be
blamed; for before certain men came from James, he
would eat with the Gentiles; but when they came, he
withdrew and separated himself, fearing those who
were of the circumcision. And the rest of the Jews also
played the hypocrite with him, so that even Barnabas
was carried away with their hypocrisy…” (Read the
entire reference up to the 21st verse).
In the 20th verse, he submitted, “I have been
crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but
Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the
flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me
and gave Himself for me” (NKJV). What a conviction!
It’s about your love for Him!
That love must be the controlling thought, the
guiding principle of your life. It shouldn’t matter how
intense or fierce the opposition is; you must, without
hesitation, stand in defence of the Gospel of Christ!
How much do you love Him? If in your heart,
you think your love for Him isn’t strong enough, what
you need to do is simple: open your heart to Him in
prayer, and tell Him, “Lord Jesus, I love you; I really
do, with all my heart, and forever, this is what I want
to do—loving you and doing your Word.” As you make
that confession of your love to Him, you’ll experience
a great motivation, and your passion for the Gospel
will be increased.
Your love for Jesus Christ means more to God
than anything you could ever give Him. So, love Him
with all your heart, and prove it in keeping His Word.
Hallelujah! (See John 14:15 & 21).

CONFESSION
Lord, my love for you is the great motivational force
behind my overwhelming passion for the Gospel. I’m
compelled by that love to preach the Gospel, and
propagate it with speed and urgency, till the whole
world knows of your love in Christ Jesus. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:
Mark 12:30; 1 John 5:3 AMPC; John 14:15-21 NIV

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1 Corinthians 6 & Psalms 119:1-112
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Luke 18:1-8 & 1 Samuel 7-8

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22 thursday

ETERNAL LIFE: YOU HAVE IT ALREADY

And this is the record, that God hath given


to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son.
He that hath the Son hath life…
(1 John 5:11-12).

T he Lord Jesus said in John 5:26, “For as the


Father hath life in himself; so hath he given
to the Son to have life in himself.” In our opening
scripture, we read that God has given us eternal life.
Many think of eternal life as a promise from God, but
it isn’t. It’s your present-hour possession in Christ. You
have eternal life NOW!
When you were born again, you received the life
and nature of God into your spirit; it happened in real-
time. That eternal life, which is the life and nature of
God, ought to have an impact in your physical body.
That’s what the Bible says: “But if the Spirit of him
that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he
that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken
your mortal bodies…” (Romans 8:11).
The verse above became a reality in your life the
moment Christ took up His abode in you. Thus, your
hitherto death-doomed (mortal) body was vitalised.
Oh, that the Church would major on this reality! This
has to become something you’re conscious of every
day.
John writes in 1 John 5:13, “These things have I
written unto you that believe on the name of the Son
of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life….”
Eternal life is in Jesus Christ; it’s the life that He gives
everyone who believes.
The reason some may be struggling with their
health is their lack of understanding and consciousness
of eternal life. Eternal life isn’t subject to sickness;
it’s death and disease-proof! Your physical body has
become the living tabernacle of a living God. Do you
know what that means?
The Word declares: if Christ be in you, though
your body be dead because of sin, the Spirit gives
it life because of righteousness (Romans 8:10). In
Colossians 1:27, Paul declares: “…Christ in you, the
hope of glory.” Blessed be God!

CONFESSION
Christ lives in me! His divine power has given me
everything I require to live a godly and triumphant
life, fulfilling my divine purpose in Him. I’m the
God-man, full of the graces and glories of divinity.
Hallelujah!

FURTHER STUDY:
John 17:1-3; 1 John 5:11-13 NIV

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN


1 Corinthians 7 & Psalms 119:113-176

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN


Luke 18:9-17 & 1 Samuel 9

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23 friday
APPRAISE YOUR SOUL-WINNING
EFFORTS
Examine yourselves to see whether you are
in the faith; test yourselves. Do you not
realize that Christ Jesus is in you--unless,
of course, you fail the test?
(2 Corinthians 13:5 NIV).

T he Message Translation renders our opening


verse beautifully. It says, “Test yourselves to
make sure you are solid in the faith. Don’t drift along
taking everything for granted. Give yourselves regular
checkups….” This is one of the things you must learn
to do for yourself as a Christian; having an honest self-
appraisal of how far you’ve grown and are growing in
your faith-walk.
For example, you should be able to appraise
yourself on your soul-winning efforts. You ought to
do this from time to time. Review your convictions
about the Gospel. If you’ve been a Christian for a
long period, and you’ve been receiving the Word,
it’ll be inappropriate for you to require cajoling or
“encouraging” to actively win souls for Christ. You
should be self-motivated through the Spirit.
Remember, the Gospel of Jesus Christ is the only
hope for the world today, and no sacrifice could be
too great for this course. Paul said, “…woe is unto me,
if I preach not the gospel!” (1 Corinthians 9:16). So,
have an honest assessment of your involvement in soul
winning. Don’t say, “It’s for the Pastors and leaders
of the Church”; no! It’s the personal responsibility of
every Christian. Therefore, set personal targets for the
number of souls to win for Christ and do it.
It’s like what we read in the parable of the sower;
Jesus said, “…A sower went out to sow” (Matthew 13:3
NKJV). The seeds sown, which fell on good ground
produced a harvest: “…some an hundredfold, some
sixtyfold, some thirtyfold” (Matthew 13:8). The Word
that was sown “brought forth!” The question then is, at
what level are you “bringing forth”; reproducing souls
for the Kingdom?
Are you still at the same “thirty-fold” level of soul
winning that you were when you initially gave your
heart to Christ? You should move to the hundred-fold
level. In other words, be all out for the Gospel as
though it depended on you alone to reach the whole
world. That’s the right attitude you must have for the
Gospel.
Review and increase your commitment to the
Gospel; and as you increase your commitment, the
Lord will grant you more grace for greater effectiveness
and capacity to win more souls to Christ. Hallelujah!

PRAYER
Dear Father, thank you for counting me faithful,
putting me in the ministry to deliver those bound by
the shackles of darkness, into the glorious liberty of
the sons of God. More than ever, I’m totally sold-out
to soul winning, led on by your grace to do greater
exploits for the Kingdom of God, in Jesus’ Name.
Amen.
FURTHER STUDY:
Romans 1:16; 1 Corinthians 9:16; Proverbs 11:30

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN


1 Corinthians 8 & Psalms 120-127

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN


Luke 18:18-27 & 1 Samuel 10

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saturday 24
KINGDOM LIFE THROUGH THE WORD
For the Kingdom of God is not just fancy
talk; it is living by God’s power
(1 Corinthians 4:20 NLT).

G od’s Word is so powerful; it enlightens and


unveils the Kingdom of God to your spirit.
As you study and meditate on the Word, there’s a
communication between your spirit and the Spirit of
God.
The more of God’s Word you have in your spirit,
the greater the understanding of the Kingdom of God
you’d have, and the more real that Kingdom would be
to you. You’ll become Kingdom-conscious, walking and
living the Kingdom-life “now.” Through the knowledge
deposited in your spirit, you’ll function with Kingdom
principles, and superimpose those principles upon this
world and all its circumstances.
Always take the ministry of the Word seriously.
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That’s not all! You must also help, and keep
helping the lost in your world to come into the same
divine experience—this Kingdom-life of triumph. It’s
our responsibility to spread this message around the
world.
We’re called to pull men out of darkness, into
the Kingdom of light, and this is what Jesus came for:
“For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that
which was lost” (Luke 19:10). We’re the ones making
His dream come to fruition today. Hallelujah!

PRAYER
Dear Father, I rejoice at the investment of your
Word in my spirit, and the enlightenment and
development it brings to me. I’m inspired, taught,
trained, nurtured and fortified for the Kingdom-life,
in and by the Word. I’m positioned for greatness,
living the triumphant, prosperous life through the
power and effectual working of your Word in me, in
Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:
Joshua 1:8; 1 Timothy 4:15; 2 Timothy 3:16-17

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN


1 Corinthians 9 & Psalms 128-134

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN


Luke 18:28-34 & 1 Samuel 11-12

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sunday 25
HE’S ALWAYS TALKING
Behold, I stand at the door, and knock:
if any man hear my voice, and open the
door, I will come in to him, and will sup
with him, and he with me
(Revelations 3:20).

S ometimes, perhaps in a fellowship meeting,


there’re those who, in anticipation for a word
of prophecy, a vision or the demonstration of the
gift of the Spirit, become bemused when they don’t
experience such.
However, reading 1 Corinthians 14:32 (NLT) gives
an idea as to what the issue could be sometimes. It
says, “Remember that people who prophesy are in
control of their spirit and can wait their turn.” If you
or someone had a word of prophecy and wouldn’t
give it, God’s got nothing to do with that; He’s not
to blame.
Often, people think, “If God gives me a word of
prophecy, He’d by default take over my vocal faculties
and let it out!” That’s not how it works; you have a role.
That you have a word of prophecy to exhort, edify,
and comfort others doesn’t negate your own will to
either speak or choose not to speak.
We always have to be bold and smart spiritually to
pick God’s signals and declare the same as He gives us
utterance. He’s always talking, but you must train your
spirit to become sensitive to Him and always attuned
to His frequency. That way, as He’s talking, your spirit
can easily pick up the signals from Him, with the will
to utter the same in prophecy.
It’s not enough to know how to hear Him with
your heart, you must also learn to speak forth those
words. So, don’t keep quiet or suppress it when you
have words of prophecy bubbling inside you. If it’s in
a general meeting, wait for the appropriate time and
indicate that you have a word, or, when the call is made
for anyone who has a word, be bold to indicate that
you do. You may be asked to write it. However, abide
by the guidance of the leaders of the congregation.
Always remember that when you commune with
the Lord, He’s sure to minister back to you words that
are consistent with the Scriptures, but you’ll have to
bring forth those words He put in your heart, by faith
(See Romans 12).

CONFESSION
Precious Father, I’m sensitive to receive your divine
counsel and be attuned to your guidance over my
life and those you’ve placed in my care. I’m bold to
speak forth your Word, and have the body of Christ
edified, exhorted and comforted to the glory and
praise of your Name. Hallelujah!
FURTHER STUDY:
1 Corinthians 14:26-32; John 10:27

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN


1 Corinthians 10:1-13 & Psalms 135-138
2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Luke 18:35-43 & 1 Samuel 13

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monday 26
SOWING THE WORD
A sower went out to sow his seed…
(Luke 8:5).

T he Lord Jesus gave a parable of the sower in


Luke 8, saying, “A sower went out to sow his
seed…” (Luke 8:5). Then in the eleventh verse, He
explained that the seed the sower sowed was the
Word of God. However, something striking to observe
is the fact that He didn’t say, “The sower went in to
sow his seed.” Rather, He tells us “He went OUT to
sow the Word!”
This lets us know that we have a ministry of
the Word to those outside; we must go out to sow
the Word. It reminds of the “great Go,” the great
commission, in Mark 16:15. The Lord said, “…Go ye
into all the world, and preach the gospel to every
creature.” Then in the 20th verse, it says, “And they
went forth, and preached every where, the Lord
working with them, and confirming the word with
signs following. Amen.” They went out to sow the
Word, to preach the Gospel.
Out in the world is where the sinners are; that’s
our mission field: the hedges, the busy crossroads
of life—where you have the rendezvous of broken
humanity. Our job is to take the Gospel to them, for
that’s the power of God unto salvation to everyone
who believes.
Therefore, no matter what you do, sow the Word;
preach the Word. Win souls now, more than ever,
because the time is short. Be dauntless and resolute
in your soul-winning efforts. Let nothing dissipate your
passion for lost souls.
You might say, “What if they don’t listen to me?”
Don’t worry about that. Jesus already told us about the
different responses we might get when He narrated
the parable of the sower (Read Mark 4:4-8). There’re
those who’d certainly listen to you, and the Word will
produce fruits of righteousness in them. This should
be your joy and focus.
It’s our responsibility, irrespective of the responses
we get, to sow, and keep sowing the Word. The Lord
has given you a bag of seeds—His words in your spirit;
don’t keep it to yourself. Go out and persuade the lost;
tell them about the great love the Father has bestowed
on them through the Gospel.
2 Corinthians 5:11 says, “Knowing therefore
the terror of the Lord, we persuade men....” You’re
God’s agent of salvation—specially enlisted in His
workforce—ordained to turn sinners from darkness to
light, and from the power of Satan unto God.

PRAYER
Dear Father, I thank you for enlisting me as an end-
time soul winner, armed with the glorious Gospel
of Christ. I’m committed to the urgent spread of
the Gospel around the world, turning many unto
righteousness, by your grace and power at work in
me, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:
1 Corinthians 9:16; 2 Corinthians 5:18-20

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN


1 Corinthians 10:14-11:1 & Psalms 139-141

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN


Luke 19:1-10 & 1 Samuel 14

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tuesday 27
MAINTAINING ORDER
Let all things be done decently and in
order (1 Corinthians 14:40).

J ohn 6 records for us an amazing miracle Jesus


performed. He had just finished teaching a
crowd of about five thousand men (women and the
children not counted). Seeing that the crowd had been
with Him for long, some of the disciples requested
that He sent them away, so they could get food for
themselves.
However, Jesus asked, “What do you have?”
Andrew answered, “There’s a little boy here who has
five barley loaves and two fish. But that’s a drop in the
bucket for a crowd like this” (John 6:9 MSG). Jesus
ignored their doubts and, instead, told the disciples
to have everyone sit on the grass and settle in for a
meal.
Jesus couldn’t do anything for them in that rowdy
condition; He requested for some orderliness. He said,
“…Make the men sit down. Now there was much grass
in the place. So the men sat down, in number about
five thousand” (John 6:10).
In your life, learn to maintain order. The Spirit
doesn’t thrive in an atmosphere of chaos. As long as
there’s disorder in your spirit, you can’t walk effectively
with the Holy Spirit. He’s not the author of confusion
(1 Corinthians 14:33).
If you want to have a miracle, then you need
order. This is the missing element in the lives of many,
and they wonder why the miraculous eludes them.
Never find yourself, in one way or the other, walking
disorderly; that is, walking at cross purposes with the
Word of God. Follow the prescribed order of things;
follow the Word. Do things the Word way if you want
divine results.
Consider that the Lord cautioned Moses to
build the tabernacle, following the prescribed order
(Hebrews 8:5). You can’t do things your own way;
God’s things must be done God’s way. He won’t
honour you if you’re out of order.
Maintain order, and see things move. You won’t
have to struggle to get things done. As long as you’re
walking in the light of God’s Word, according to His
mode of operation, you’ll always have His honour
and grace.

PRAYER
Dear Father, I’m completely yielded to your Word,
and walking according to your divine instructions, in
an orderly manner. I refuse to be disorderly, unruly,
indisciplined or lawless; I act on your instructions
swiftly without hesitation. Therefore, I experience the
miraculous every day, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:
1 Corinthians 14:40 AMPC; Hebrews 8:5 AMPC

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN


1 Corinthians 11:2-34 & Psalms 142-145

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN


Luke 19:11-19 & 1 Samuel 15

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wednesday 28
GLORYING IN TRIBULATION
Are they ministers of Christ? (I speak
as a fool) I am more; in labours more
abundant, in stripes above measure, in
prisons more frequent, in deaths oft. Of
the Jews five times received I forty stripes
save one. Thrice was I beaten with rods,
once was I stoned…
(2 Corinthians 11:23-25).

T he Apostle Paul experienced great deal of


tribulations during his ministry. He was severely
persecuted. Read our opening scripture again; He
faced death at different times, and at a point, he was
abandoned by all his friends while in prison (2 Timothy
1:15).
Nonetheless, in spite of all that he suffered for the
sake of the Gospel, he penned such inspiring words
in Romans 5:3, part of which says, “…we glory in
tribulations….” Blessed thought! Meaning that there
can be hard times, but they’re for our glory. Hallelujah!
It’s a reiteration of what James said in James 1:2, “My
brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers
temptations.”
No matter the trouble, no matter the tribulation
that you face, rejoice. Whatever challenge you may
be facing today is tailor-made for you; it’s for your
promotion and glory. Therefore, let not your heart be
troubled. Things may seem tough and difficult today.
Outwardly, it may look as though your confessions
of the Word and commitment to the Gospel aren’t
yielding any result; remain unflustered! Keep your
focus on Christ and His eternal Word.
I love the inspiring way Paul puts it in 2 Corinthians
4:16. He said, “For which cause we faint not; but
though our outward man perish, yet the inward
man is renewed day by day.” We’re indestructible.
He continued in verses 17 and 18: “For our light
affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for
us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory.
While we look not at the things which are seen, but
at the things which are not seen: for the things which
are seen are temporal; but the things which are not
seen are eternal.”
Hold on to the Word. Like Abraham, against hope,
believe in hope (Romans 4:18), knowing that no matter
what happens, you’ll win. Romans 12:12 tells us to
rejoice in hope and be patient in tribulation. The night
may be dark and long, but guaranteed: joy comes in
the morning. Glory to God!

CONFESSION
My hope is built on Christ, my Lord. I count it all joy,
irrespective of the tests and trials that come my way.
I press on in faith, towards the mark for the prize
of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus, with the
confident assurance of the unfading crown of glory
laid up for me. Glory to God!
FURTHER STUDY:
Matthew 5:10-12; Acts 20:22-24

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN


1 Corinthians 12 & Psalms 146-150

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN


Luke 19:20-27 & 1 Samuel 16

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thursday 29
YOU’RE A ROLE MODEL

Brethren, together follow my example


and observe those who live after the
pattern we have set for you
(Philippians 3:17 AMPC).

D aniel 12:3 says, “And they that be wise shall


shine as the brightness of the firmament….”
The word translated “Shine” here in the Hebrew is
“zâhar” and it means, among other things, to inspire.
So, you’re called to inspire others; to give leadership.
You’re a role model.
That’s what Jesus meant when He said, “Ye are
the light of the world...” (Matthew 5:14), and as earlier
inferred, light gives leadership. This lets you know your
calling as a Christian. But the question is, how are you
inspiring others?
It’s something spiritual. It’s not about how many
want to dress like you or wear your kind of hairdo.
If that’s all that’s inspiring about you, it’s not good
enough, because those are fleshly things. Let people
be motivated by the move of the Holy Spirit in your
life. Let those around you be inspired by the love of
God and the wisdom of God that flow out of you.
For example, it was declared concerning Daniel
that “…an excellent spirit was in him…” (Daniel 6:3).
He had excellent wisdom. It should be the same about
you. Let the light of God and His wisdom be seen in
you, so much so that when you speak, great drops of
wisdom effuse from you to bless people.
The Apostle Paul made the profound and
audacious statement we read in our opening verse.
Can you say the same thing to those around you?
Notice he didn’t say, “Pattern your life after God,”
even though that’s implied; rather, he said, “Follow
my example.”
Have the same consciousness, because you’re the
God-man, the Christ-man in your world today. You’re a
light in a dark world; so, shine ever so brightly. Inspire
your world. You’ve been empowered for it. Train and
inspire others in the way of the Lord; be an example
and a mentor to others. Let men see your good works
and glorify the Lord.

CONFESSION
I’m the light of the world, sent forth to illuminate
my world. This is my calling in life, and I know it.
I’m a role model; everywhere I go, I shine like the
brightness of the heavens, inspiring men and women
to righteousness. Glory to God!

FURTHER STUDY:
1 Thessalonians 1:4-7 NIV; Matthew 5:14-16

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN


1 Corinthians 13 & Proverbs 1-2

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN


Luke 19:28-40 & 1 Samuel 17

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friday 30
RELATE IN LOVE
Be tolerant with one another and forgive
one another whenever any of you has
a complaint against someone else. You
must forgive one another just as the Lord
has forgiven you (Colossians 3:13 GNB).

I n today’s world, winds of intolerance are blowing


strongly. It’s common to find those who can’t
control their temper. Little things infuriate them and
make them exhibit such anger that’s unbecoming of
Christians. They’d make such comments as, “I can’t
stand that brother or sister.” You could even hear their
persistent complaints and whining about the Church
premises: “I can’t stand this place; it’s just somehow;
I don’t think I’ll keep coming to this Church.” They
have people, places, and things they can’t tolerate.
Don’t be that way!
But think about it: The Bible says, “By his (God’s)
spirit he hath garnished the heavens…” (Job 26:13).
The Holy Spirit created the whole world and beautified
the Heavens, yet He’s so humble and so gracious to
come live in you. In all His greatness and magnificence,
He considers you qualified to be His house, His
living tabernacle. In spite of your imperfections and
idiosyncrasies, He still loves you. Why then should you,
for whatever reason, say you can’t stand someone else?
Why should you resent or find anyone repulsive?
If the Holy Ghost could come to live in you, then
be humble. Emulate Him, for the Bible says, “Be ye
therefore followers of God, as dear children; And
walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us…” (Ephesians
5:1-2). Let Him be your focus. If you love Jesus, it’ll
show in your relationship with others.
Our theme verse says, “Be tolerant with one
another….” Be humble to accommodate and tolerate
your brothers and sisters in Christ. The Bible says no
one should “...think of himself more highly than he
ought to think...” (Romans 12:3). God expects you to
think highly of yourself, but you’re not to exalt yourself
above others.
If you found yourself exhibiting traits of resentment
and intolerance, consciously re-culture yourself with
the Word. Be sure to only give vent to the love of God
in your life.

CONFESSION
With all humility, gentleness, and patience, I relate
with others graciously, lavishly expressing God’s love
to my world. I’m accommodative and kind towards
others, giving allowance for their shortcomings
and imperfections, because the love of God is shed
abroad in my heart by the Holy Ghost.
FURTHER STUDY:
Ephesians 4:2 GNB; 1 Peter 4:8 NIV; 1 Thessalonians 4:9

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN


1 Corinthians 14 & Proverbs 3-4

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN


Luke 19:41-48 & 1 Samuel 18

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31 saturday

BUILDING THE CHURCH OF CHRIST


And I say also unto thee, That thou art
Peter, and upon this rock I will build my
church; and the gates of hell shall not
prevail against it (Matthew 16:18).

T he Church is important to Jesus Christ.


Ephesians 5:30 says, “For we are members of
his body, of his flesh, and of his bones.” The Church is
His body. So, when He said, “I will build my church,”
He was talking about the body of Christ, and that’s you
and I; all our brothers and sisters around the world.
But how can He build His church when He’s gone to
heaven?
The Bible says, “And he gave some, apostles;
and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and
some, pastors and teachers; For the perfecting of the
saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying
of the body of Christ” (Ephesians 4:11-12). The word,
“edifying” here is “building.” So, the purpose of the
five-fold ministry gifts is building the body of Christ.
He’s building His body through us.
As we all commit to soul winning, leading men
and women to Christ in our respective spheres of
contact, we’re building God’s powerful super structure!
Remember, when Solomon was building God a house,
he sent a message to Hiram and said, “Please send me
materials. The house that I want to build for God is a
magnificent building” (Read 1 Kings 5). But you know
what? The magnificence of the body of Christ today
is even greater. Hallelujah!
The Bible says we’ll not give Him rest until He
makes Jerusalem a praise in the earth (Isaiah 62:7);
until the Church of Jesus Christ is shown to be the
most beautiful living thing on the face of the earth.
Glory to God!
Moreover, as a member of that body, it doesn’t
matter where you’ve been; you’re being built strong;
your faith is growing; you’re getting stronger by the
day! He said in Acts 20:32, “And now, brethren, I
commend you to God, and to the word of his grace,
which is able to build you up, and to give you an
inheritance among all them which are sanctified.”

CONFESSION
I’m a member of His body, of His flesh, and of His
bones! My faith is built strong to repel the adversities
of life, and I triumph gloriously today and always.
The Lord is building His body through me, by my
vital participation in the spread of the Gospel. Praise
God!
FURTHER STUDY:
1 Corinthians 12:27; Ephesians 1:22-23

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN


1 Corinthians 15:1-34 & Proverbs 5-7

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN


Luke 20:1-8 & 1 Samuel 19

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