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Rhapsody

of Realities
. . . A DAILY DEVOTIONAL

Chris Oyakhilome
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-Pastor Chris Oyakhilome


The Mount of Temptation
The Mount of Temptation is a hill in the
Judean Desert where Jesus was tempted
by the devil. It offers a spectacular view
of the Jordan Valley, the Dead Sea, and
the mountains of Moab and Gilead.
As recorded in Matthew 4, the Holy
Spirit led Jesus into the desert. While
He fasted, the devil tempted Him three
times to prove His divinity but each
time, Jesus rebuffed him by quoting
the Scriptures. The devil then left, and
angels ministered to Him. Hallelujah!
Rhapsody of Realities
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tuesday 1
PRAYER: A JOYFUL RESPONSE
TO GOD’S INVITATION
And this is the confidence that we
have in him, that, if we ask any thing
according to his will, he heareth us
(1 John 5:14).

E phesians 6:18 says, “Praying always with


all prayer and supplication in the Spirit,
and watching thereunto with all perseverance and
supplication for all saints.” Notice that it says, “Praying
always”; not “Praying sometimes.” It parallels what
Jesus said in Luke 18:1: “...Men ought always to pray,
and not to faint.”
If you’re a praying Christian, you’ll be an effective
Christian; effective through the power of the Holy
Spirit. Jesus said to His disciples, “…without me ye
can do nothing” (John 15:5). In prayer, you maintain
that connection in your communication; you remain
open to His will and bring others to Him in your heart,
as you pray for them.
Some think prayer is the response of the helpless
or the weak to insurmountable and overwhelming
challenges; no! Prayer, primarily, is fellowship with
God; and even though when one is oppressed or
suffers injustice, he should pray, that isn’t the reason
for prayer. Prayer is the joyful response of the one
who, with a heart full of faith, trusts in the living God.
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Prayer is a response, more to God’s invitation to
pray, than the response to a situation. He invited us to
pray because He intended to answer. So, the greatest
part of prayer isn’t the prayer itself; it’s the answer. We
haven’t had a great prayer time if we didn’t receive
answers to our prayer! Irrespective of what we have
said in prayer, it’s God’s response that truly matters.
Thanks be unto God! We’re ordained to receive
answers when we pray, because He said if we pray
according to His will—His rule for prayer, which is
praying in the Name of Jesus—He hears us. If He heard
us, then He answered us. That’s the beauty of prayer:
the fact that we’re guaranteed of a hearing (1 John
5:14). You ought to rejoice each time you pray, and
say like Jesus, “Father, I thank you, because you hear
me always” (John 11:42). Hallelujah!

PRAYER
Heavenly Father, I thank you for the blessing,
privilege and opportunity of prayer; a channel for
rich fellowship with you. I trust you with my life, and
I’m confident that my future is secure; I’ll fulfil your
destiny for me gloriously, as I remain yielded to your
Spirit, guided by your wisdom, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:
1 Thessalonians 5:17; Ephesians 6:18 AMPC

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN


John 16:17-33 & 1 Chronicles 7-8

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN


Mark 14:32-42 & Numbers 35

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wednesday 2

HAVE NO FEAR; BELIEVE GOD’S WORD


And these signs shall follow them that
believe…they shall lay hands on the sick,
and they shall recover
(Mark 16:17-18).

I n the past year, perhaps, more than ever in the


history of this generation, we’ve seen intense
distress of nations, with many living in immense fear.
Even amongst Christians, we’ve seen church leaders go
as far as putting up a sign to indicate they’re shutting
down their churches because of fear.
But such actions are inconsistent with the ministry
of Jesus Christ in whom we’ve believed. How can a
Christian—who the Bible says is the salt of the earth
and the light of the world, the one who’s anointed
with the Holy Ghost; a God-carrying vessel—be afraid?
Jesus highlighted the signs with which to identify
those who believe in Him, part of which we read in our
opening scripture. No one who truly believes in Jesus
will be afraid of any sickness or infectious disease. He
said in Luke 10:19, “Behold, I give unto you power
to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the
power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means
hurt you.”
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Your reaction to the things going on in the world
today shows whether or not you truly believe in Jesus.
It’s the pressures of life that reveal your convictions.
If as a Christian, you’re “afraid” of sickness or disease,
then in which God did you believe? Certainly not the
same God that Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, the Prophets
and the Apostles knew and talked about.
For many years, I’ve laid hands on people with
some of the most contagious diseases in the world;
very infectious diseases; but I could never have any fear
of becoming infected, because it’s the same ministry of
Jesus, by the life and power of the Holy Spirit. We have
the divine life that’s “uninfectable” and impregnable
to any sickness or disease. Take the Word of God
seriously; study it; believe it, and live it.

CONFESSION
I’ve been sent forth to be the solution to the problems
of the world, and I’m fulfilling my ministry. I’m a
partaker of the divine nature. I’m conscious that I
have power over sickness, disease and infirmities;
to heal them and live above them. This is my reality.
Hallelujah!

FURTHER STUDY:
Mark 16:17-18 NKJV; Psalm 82:5-6; John 14:1 TPT

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN


John 17:1-26 & 1 Chronicles 9-10

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN


Mark 14:43-52 & Numbers 36

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thursday 3
YOU’RE IN GOD’S REALM OF LIFE
For if by one man’s offence death
reigned by one; much more they which
receive abundance of grace and of the
gift of righteousness shall reign in life by
one, Jesus Christ (Romans 5:17).

1 Peter 1:23 says, “Being born again, not of


corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the
word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever.” The
word translated “incorruptible” is “aphthartos” (Greek),
and it means not corruptible, immortal. You were born
again by God’s immortal seed.
Immortality is translated from “aphtharsia” (Greek)
in 2 Timothy 1:10, meaning life that can’t be damaged,
dented or shortened. That’s the life you have in you
now that you’re born again. When you received
Christ to live in you, you were brought into life and
immortality: “…by the appearing of our Saviour Jesus
Christ, who hath abolished death, and hath brought
life and immortality to light through the gospel” (2
Timothy 1:10).
Thus, you’re in God’s realm of life; you’re to reign
through the Word. Every king has a realm in which he
reigns; yours is the realm of life where death has no
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power. Blessed be God! You need to be awakened to
this reality; the reality of your immortality. You’re not
an ordinary person; you’re not subject to the elements
and rudiments of this failing world of darkness.
You’re seated with Christ in the realm of glory,
dominion, and power. You ought to affirm every
day, “In my path, there’s no death; there’s no failure;
everything works! There’s glory, excellence and victory
only, because I dwell in the realm of life.”
Completely refuse and reject anything that isn’t
consistent with the God-life in you. Reject sickness,
disease, infirmity and all works of darkness. According
to the Scriptures, you’ve passed from death to life, from
mortality into immortality, from age into agelessness,
because in Christ, you live in God’s realm of life.

PRAYER
Thank you Father, for in Christ Jesus life and
immortality have been unveiled. I dwell in the realm
of life, and in that realm, there’s no lack or poverty,
no sickness, disease or infirmity; I reign gloriously
over circumstances. I have and manifest the life and
nature of God that transcends the ordinary human
life. Hallelujah!

FURTHER STUDY:
Romans 8:10-11; Colossians 3:10; John 5:24

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN


John 18:1-27 & 1 Chronicles 11-13

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN


Mark 14:53-65 & Deuteronomy 1

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friday 4

EVER CONSCIOUS OF HIS PRESENCE

The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and


the love of God, and the communion of
the Holy Ghost, be with you all. Amen
(2 Corinthians 13:14).

T he most important thing in your life now that


you’re in Christ is your fellowship with the
Holy Spirit. Until and unless this becomes a present-
hour consciousness to you, your Christianity would be
a form of religion. You have to know, love and relate
with the Holy Spirit as not only a real person, but also
as the very essence of Christ and Christianity. He’s the
One who raised up Jesus from the dead; and without
the resurrection, there would have been no salvation.
Everything you’d ever want, admire and love in Jesus
is in the Holy Spirit.
The Lord Jesus is now in heaven; the Holy Spirit
is here with us, and the beautiful thing about it is
that we have Him (the Holy Spirit) in us and with us
anywhere and everywhere. The disciples couldn’t take
Jesus home with them; they were with Him in their
waking hours, in their work hours, but when He went
to heaven, they had to welcome the Holy Spirit.
The Holy Spirit came to take the place of the
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ascended Christ. He lives in you today. So, be ever
conscious of His presence in you; take advantage of
His grace and power in your life. With Him, you can
do anything; life becomes a glide and smooth sail in
glory. Hallelujah!
The apostles in the early Church understood and
took great advantage of the Holy Spirit’s presence in
their lives. After they received the Holy Spirit, their
lives and ministry changed; they ministered and did
all things by the power of the Holy Spirit. No wonder
they had such extraordinary results and made such a
marvelous impact with the Gospel.

PRAYER
Dear Father, I thank you for the blessing of having
the Holy Spirit live in me; He’s the glory of my life;
and I love and cherish Him with all my heart; He’s
everything to me: my Comforter, Helper, Counsellor,
Advocate, Strengthener, Intercessor, and Standby.
I know I’m a victor forever, and will always excel,
producing fruits and blessings of righteousness,
because of the grace and ministry of the Holy Spirit
in my life. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:
John 15:26; John 14:16-17 AMPC

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN


John 18:28-19:1-16 & 1 Chronicles 14-16

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN


Mark 14:66-72 & Deuteronomy 2

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saturday 5
CHILDREN OF THE WORD

Ye are the children of the prophets, and


of the covenant… (Acts 3:25).

I ’ve often said that as Christians, we’re not in


covenant with God; we’re the results or children
of the covenant. There’s a huge difference between
being in covenant, and being the result of the covenant.
Think about it this way: when a man and woman
get married, they come into a covenant; when they
have children, their children are the result or fruit
of that covenant. You can’t say the children are in
covenant with their parents; only the parents have a
covenant with each other. You have to understand
this; otherwise, you’ll never really enjoy the blessings
and glory of Christianity.
So, in our theme verse, Peter, preaching to the
Jews, spoke spiritually. He didn’t mean they were the
children of the Prophets in the sense that they were
born by the wives of the Prophets; no. When he called
them the children of the Prophets and of the covenant,
he meant children of the promise, or the spoken Word.
And that’s exactly who we are.
The Apostle Paul, in his epistle to the Galatians,
writes: “For as many of you as have been baptized
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into Christ have put on Christ. There is neither Jew nor
Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither
male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.
And if ye be Christ’s, then are ye Abraham’s seed, and
heirs according to the promise” (Galatians 3:27-29).
We’re as much Abraham’s seed as the Jews that
Paul addressed in his epistle. The new creation is the
actual spiritual seed of Abraham. We’re heirs of the
promise. Romans 8:17 says, “…if children, then heirs;
heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ….” That’s who
you are; that’s your identity! Glory to God!

CONFESSION
I’m the seed of Abraham, the result of the spoken
Word; I walk in my inheritance in Christ, being an heir
of God and a joint-heir with Christ. I live in victory
and dominion today and always, making progress
from glory to glory, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:
Acts 3:25; Genesis 22:15-18

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN


John 19:17-42 & 1 Chronicles 17-19

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN


Mark 15:1-14 & Deuteronomy 3

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sunday 6
DIVINE ACQUITTAL

Therefore being justified by faith, we


have peace with God through our
Lord Jesus Christ (Romans 5:1).

T he Bible says Jesus wasn’t only delivered to


death on account of your sins, He was also
raised back to life for your justification (Romans 4:25).
What does it mean to be justified? The word translated
“justified” means to be acquitted and declared
righteous; it is to be declared “not guilty”; free of guilt.
Therefore, in the mind of justice, there’re no charges
against you! The mystery of divine acquittal beats
human imagination. How can a man be acquitted in
an onward and permanent way? How is that possible?
In natural justice, you’re only acquitted today from
charges of past offenses; you can’t be acquitted from
charges of future offenses. But it’s not so with God.
Your divine acquittal covers past, present and future
offenses. There’s a badge on you everywhere you go
that says “Acquitted!”
Read the theme verse again. It says, “Therefore
being justified by faith…” (Romans 5:1). What is
faith? The Bible says, “Now faith is the substance of
things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen”
(Hebrews 11:1). You don’t apply faith for what’s
behind you, or what you already have with you.
Therefore, “being justified by faith” means, from this
moment, you’ve entered into the future with divine
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acquittal. It’s the result of what Jesus did. Now you
can further appreciate when He said in Colossians
1:21-22: “And you, that were sometime alienated and
enemies in your mind by wicked works, yet now hath
he reconciled…to present you holy and unblameable
and unreproveable in his sight.”
You’re holy, unblameable and unreproveable in
His sight. This is the way God sees you. Why would
anyone want to live in sin when they understand this
truth? You’re too holy, too righteous, too clean, and
too pure: this is what God has given you as a gift!
He declared Himself to be righteous in granting you
divine acquittal for believing in Jesus: “To declare, I
say, at this time his righteousness: that he might be
just, and the justifier of him which believeth in Jesus”
(Romans 3:26).

PRAYER
Dear Father, what a blessing it is to know that I’ve
been divinely acquitted of all charges. I walk in the
light of my justification, and reign over sin, Satan
and circumstances. My life is an expression of your
righteousness. I’m victorious all the way, serving you
joyously without fear or condemnation, in Jesus’
Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:
Romans 5:20-21; Romans 5:17 AMPC; Acts 13:38-39

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN


John 20:1-18 & 1 Chronicles 20-22

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN


Mark 15:15-24 & Deuteronomy 4

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monday 7
STRIVING IN PRAYER

Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant


of Christ, saluteth you, always labouring
fervently for you in prayers…
(Colossians 4:12).

T he phrase translated “laboring fervently” in


the scripture above is “agōnizomai” (Greek),
and it doesn’t translate into mere labouring; it means
to strive. In fact, the first synonym is “to fight”; it also
means to struggle or contend with an adversary. The
same word is what we have in 1 Timothy 6:12 which
says, “Fight the good fight….”
Now, Paul, by the Spirit, tells the Christians in the
church in Colossae that Epaphras was always “fighting”
for them in prayers. He was contending with satanic
forces in their behalf. That’s part of what you do in
interceding for others. 2 Corinthians 4:3-4 says, “But
if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost: In
whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of
them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious
gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should
shine unto them.” Here, we see why we must strive
in prayer for the souls of men.
Perhaps you have family members and loved
ones, friends, colleagues and neighbours you’ve been
witnessing to and they’ve refused to heed the call of
salvation; God’s Word shows what the real problem
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is: Satan—the “god of this world”—has blinded their
minds! For such people, you must contend for their
souls in prayer; you “agonize” in intercession for them.
You declare, “In the Name of the Lord Jesus, you evil
spirit of darkness that has blinded their minds, I break
your influence over them!”
But you see, you don’t stop there; you continue in
intercession; it’s called prevailing in prayer. You travail
in prayer over their minds, that their hearts be opened
to the Lord, and be guided to the Word of God, in the
Name of Jesus. You pray that the light of the glorious
Gospel shines in their hearts, and they embrace the
grace of God for their salvation; the presence of God
mantles their hearts and God’s Word prevails in their
lives. Hallelujah!
Pray like this for your friends or family members
who aren’t yet born again, and you’ll be amazed at
the result. Praise God!

PRAYER
Blessed Lord, I pray that the light of the glorious
Gospel of Christ would shine in the hearts of many
today who are yet to receive salvation, turning them
from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan
unto God, in the Name of the Lord Jesus. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:
Colossians 4:12 GNB; 1 Timothy 2:1-4; Galatians 4:19 TPT

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN


John 20:19-31 & 1 Chronicles 23-25

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN


Mark 15:25-32 & Deuteronomy 5

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tuesday 8
AS WHITE AS SNOW

Come now, and let us reason


together, saith the LORD: though
your sins be as scarlet, they shall be
as white as snow; though they be
red like crimson, they shall be as
wool (Isaiah 1:18).

T he Lord Jesus was divine and without sin; yet,


He became the sin-sacrifice, offered up for the
sin of the world. He took our place of sin on the Cross,
so that we might take His place of righteousness (2
Corinthians 5:21).
As a result of what Jesus did, we’re declared holy
and without blame before the Father. We can boldly
stand in the presence of God without guilt, inferiority
or condemnation. The truth is that God holds nothing
against you. To Him, you’re as perfect as Jesus is,
because your righteousness is the righteousness of
Jesus Christ.
Picture it this way: An amazing prince beckons on
you to attend his banquet. Whereas you’re wearing
rags—dirty and smelly and wouldn’t want to come close
to him or his guests because of your filthy looks—with
a warm smile, he signals that you come in and flings
open the banquet door.
Noticing your reluctance, he entreats further that
you come in so he could introduce you to the others
in the hall. But with a look of dejection, you refuse the
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invitation. Finally, the prince says, “I know how you
feel; I’ll not make you ashamed. Can you trust me?”
Then, you trust his word, and go in. However, you still
can’t imagine yourself mingling with such clean and
flawless people.
Knowing your thoughts, the prince says, “Now that
you’ve believed, look at yourself again!” Then you did
and suddenly, you were as regal and immaculate as
the prince and everyone else in the room. This is akin
to your righteousness in Christ Jesus. The Bible says,
“Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace
with God through our Lord Jesus Christ” (Romans
5:1). Glory to God!
No wonder He says in 1 Corinthians 6:11 that
you’re washed, sanctified, and justified in the Name
of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God. Now
He’s made you His partner in bringing others into this
amazing life of righteousness, to experience the same
peace and glory you have in Him. Hallelujah! Don’t
keep it to yourself.
PRAYER
Dear Father, thank you for your righteousness in me,
which produces in me the ability to live right and fulfil
your will always. I produce fruits of righteousness,
do the works of righteousness, and manifest your
goodness to the world, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:
1 Corinthians 6:11; 1 Corinthians 1:30 AMPC;
Colossians 1:21-22

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN


John 21:1-25 & 1 Chronicles 26-29

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN


Mark 15:33-47 & Deuteronomy 6

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wednesday 9
CIVIL AUTHORITIES ARE
FOR GOOD WORKS
For civil authorities are not a terror to
[people of] good conduct, but to [those
of] bad behavior. Would you have no
dread of him who is in authority? Then
do what is right and you will receive his
approval and commendation
(Romans 13:3 AMPC).

G od’s Word teaches that we obey civil


authorities because they’re established by
God (Romans 13:2). So, whether it’s the king, the
prime minister, the president, the governor or mayor,
etc., we’re to obey them, but only in the context of
God’s Word.
1 Peter 2:13-15 says, “Submit yourselves to every
ordinance of man for the Lord’s sake: whether it be
to the king, as supreme; Or unto governors, as unto
them that are sent by him for the punishment of
evildoers, and for the praise of them that do well.
For so is the will of God, that with well doing ye may
put to silence the ignorance of foolish men.” Peter,
by the Spirit, shows us that these ordinances were set
up for the punishment of evildoers, and for the praise
of them that do well.
However, we’re in a world where some government
leaders do the exact opposite of what the Word says.
That’s why it can become a problem if you leave the
definition of “right” or “wrong” to the government. The
Word of God is what determines right and wrong. In
Romans 13:1-4, the Spirit of God, through the Apostle
Paul, admonishes everyone to obey state authorities,
because no authority exists without God’s permission.
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But He didn’t stop there; He went further to spell
the responsibilities of the state: “For rulers are not a
terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then
not be afraid of the power? do that which is good,
and thou shalt have praise of the same: For he is the
minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that
which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword
in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to
execute wrath upon him that doeth evil” (Romans
13:3-4).
You may then ask, “Doesn’t it follow that whatever
a leader does, therefore, is from God?” Absolutely not!
You have to apply the right contextual understanding;
otherwise, where would you place the likes of Stalin,
Mussolini, and Adolf Hitler? Their actions were
ungodly. So we understand that not all leaders please
the Lord.
Civil authorities are to promote a righteous
cause; they’re for good works not evil. Proverbs 29:2
& 4 (AMPC) says, “When the [uncompromisingly]
righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; but
when the wicked man rules, the people groan and
sigh…The king by justice establishes the land, but he
who exacts gifts and tribute overthrows it.”

PRAYER
Dear Father, I pray for those you’ve placed in
positions of authority, that they’ll promote human
rights and dignity, peace, fairness, righteousness,
and a conducive atmosphere for the preaching of
the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:
Proverbs 29:2; Ezra 7:10; Proverbs 21:15

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN


Acts 1:1-26 & 2 Chronicles 1-4

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN


Mark 16:1-11 & Deuteronomy 7

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thursday 10
HIS TRUE DELIGHT
Then I was by him, as one brought
up with him: and I was daily his
delight, rejoicing always before him; 
Rejoicing in the habitable part of his
earth; and my delights were with the
sons of men (Proverbs 8:30-31).

J esus said, “And I will pray the Father, and he


shall give you another Comforter, that he may
abide with you for ever; Even the Spirit of truth;
whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him
not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he
dwelleth with you, and shall be in you” (John 14:16-
17). These words corroborate the Spirit’s true desire
as revealed in Proverbs 8:31 RSV: “…delighting in the
sons of men.”
The desire of the Spirit of God, who is the
conveyor of the blessings of God and of all that’s been
given to us in Christ Jesus is to dwell in you and have
fellowship with you. His desire wasn’t to live in heaven
without us, but to be with us, and in us.
This explains one major reason we got filled with
the Holy Spirit. He came to live in us because He loves
us and desires deep fellowship with us. That’s why
Jesus encouraged us about fellowship with the Holy
Spirit. It also brings to mind Paul’s beautiful prayer for
the Christians in Corinth: “The grace of the Lord Jesus
Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of
the Holy Ghost, be with you all. Amen” (2 Corinthians
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13:14).
At the end of all things, His ultimate desire will be
made manifest, because Revelation 21:3 says, “And
I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold,
the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell
with them, and they shall be his people, and God
himself shall be with them, and be their God.” Blessed
be God.
Think about the fact that this awesome infinite
personality of the Godhead—the Holy Spirit—lives in
you in His fullness, making you the headquarters of
His operations in the earth. You’re His moving house,
bearing His grace, glory and righteousness. This has
always been His desire. Hallelujah!
If you’d learn to fellowship with the Holy Spirit,
He’ll transform your life. He’ll cause the glory of Christ
to be seen and expressed through you in ways you
never thought possible.

PRAYER
Dear Father, what a blessing it is for your Spirit to live
in me in His fullness, making me the headquarters
of your operations in the earth. I’m His moving
house, bearing His grace, glory and righteousness.
I take advantage of your glorious presence in me,
and declare that your glory, wisdom and excellence
of divinity are evident in and through me, in Jesus’
Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:
2 Corinthians 6:16; 1 Corinthians 3:16; Colossians 1:26-27

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN


Acts 2:1-21 & 2 Chronicles 5-7
2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Mark 16:12-20 & Deuteronomy 8

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friday 11
THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN

And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom


of heaven is at hand (Matthew 3:2).

M atthew, in the verse above, used the term,


“the kingdom of heaven” as he talked about
the message that John the Baptist came preaching. But
when you read Mark’s account, he (Mark) used the
term, “the kingdom of God”: “And saying, The time is
fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent
ye, and believe the gospel” (Mark 1:15).
Whenever the writers of the Synoptic gospels—
Matthew, Mark and Luke report the same event, with
some disparity, Matthew’s account is likely to be
the most verbatim in quoting Jesus, because among
the three writers, he was the only one of the twelve
apostles, hearing directly from Jesus. A good example
is when He used the expression “kingdom of heaven”
and when He used “kingdom of God.”
You might ask, “Is there a difference between the
two?” Though synonymously used, both expressions
are clearly different. The Kingdom of Heaven is that
part of the Kingdom of God established in the earth,
and headed by Jesus. In fact, the Greek rendering is
“Kingdom of the heavens,” which means a kingdom
from heaven.
“Kingdom of God” refers to the rulership of God,
the dominion of God, the realm of God. The Kingdom
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of God is universal; it goes beyond mere territories. It
goes as far as to your heart—which is why the Kingdom
of God can be established in your heart. Jesus said the
kingdom of God is within you (Luke 17:21).
Jesus came to establish the Kingdom of Heaven
in the earth, to project the Kingdom of God, as the
ambassador of the Kingdom of God. The Kingdom of
Heaven is the Embassy of the Kingdom of God. So,
Jesus sets up His headquarters in the earth and His job
is to bring people into God’s Kingdom.
In essence, the Kingdom of Heaven is about the
work of Jesus Christ in the earth; it’s the extension of
the Kingdom of God in the earth, headed by Jesus
Christ. The Kingdom of Heaven is here now, of which
we’re a part. Hallelujah!

PRAYER
Dear Father, what a life you’ve brought to us, and
brought us into! I thank you for the Kingdom of
God has been set up in my heart: the peace, the
beauty, the glory, grace, and the life of God are fully
functional in my spirit; expressed in and through me.
I’m determined, more than ever, to tell the whole
world this glorious news. The Kingdom of God is here
in Christ and functional now in my heart. Blessed
be God!

FURTHER STUDY:
John 3:3; John 3:5; Matthew 10:7

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN


Acts 2:22-47 & 2 Chronicles 8-11

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN


Luke 1:1-10 & Deuteronomy 9

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saturday 12
DON’T LIVE IN NAME ONLY

And unto the angel of the church in


Sardis write; These things saith he that
hath the seven Spirits of God, and the
seven stars; I know thy works, that thou
hast a name that thou livest, and art
dead (Revelation 3:1).

J esus said concerning the church in Sardis, “…


thou hast a name that thou livest, and art
dead.” The church lived in name only, but was dead.
It’s like living in history. The death mentioned here isn’t
total death. It’s a state where, even though there’re
still works and activities, there’s so much apathy and
“spiritlessness.”
Being alive in name only isn’t a good thing. Some
nations and churches are like that. They have a name
of a living church, or are recognised in the comity of
nations, but they’re dead. This can also happen to an
individual, because churches and nations are made
up of individuals.
A worship leader, for instance, could sing and
people would think he’s alive, but he knows that he
struggles to pray, doesn’t fast, and no longer reads the
Bible. God wants everyone in this position to repent.
The Master’s instruction to such folks is to be watchful
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and strengthen the things that are ready to die. That’s
quite interesting.
For that worship leader, it may be the singing that’s
ready to die and he or she doesn’t know it. So, fan
the embers of your desire for the Lord and the things
of the Spirit. Be aglow and afire for Him always. Pray
often. Win souls. Study and meditate on the Word.
Be watchful and strengthen these things. Be fervent
in spirit, serving the Lord in truth.

PRAYER
Dear Father, I serve you in truth, according to your
Word. I remain focused, to excel in your service. My
passion for your work and the things of the Spirit are
fuelled continually by the Holy Spirit. I’m fervent in
spirit, serving you with joy and bringing glory to your
precious Name. Thank you for making me eternally
triumphant, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:
Colossians 3:23-24; Romans 12:11-12 AMPC

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Acts 3:1-26 & 2 Chronicles 12-15

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN


Luke 1:11-25 & Deuteronomy 10

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sunday 13
PRAY FOR ALL MEN

And Satan stood up against Israel,


and provoked David to number
Israel (1 Chronicles 21:1).

T he Bible shows how evil spirits influence men


to do wrong. One of such instances is what we
read about David in our theme verse. Imagine David,
a righteous king, was moved by Satan to number
Israel against God’s will. As a result, God took actions
against Israel.
There’s another incident recorded for us in the
gospels. When Jesus made it clear to His disciples that
it was necessary for Him to die on account of our sins
and be raised back to life for our justification, Peter
took Him aside and began to “rebuke” Him, saying,
“God forbid, Lord! This must never happen to you;
you’re not going to die” (Matthew 16:22).
Jesus, right away, identified that it was Satan
speaking through Peter, and the Bible says “...he
turned, and said unto Peter, Get thee behind me,
Satan: thou art an offence unto me: for thou savourest
not the things that be of God, but those that be of
men” (Matthew 16:23). So, even good men can be
moved by Satan to do or say the wrong things. That’s
why God wants us to know the truth; know His Word.
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When you know the truth, you can walk in the light of
it. You’ll know how to pray, and how to put a stop to
Satan’s works and influences around you.
Learn to pray for all nations of men, leaders and
those in authority as admonished in 1 Timothy 2:1-2.
Boldly declare by the Spirit that the will, plans and
purposes of God be established in and around you,
in the hearts of leaders in your community, city, town,
nation and in the organisation where you work. Pray
that they refuse to yield to negative influences that
could stir them to wickedness; rather, they rule with
justice and equity, righteousness and truth. Amen.

PRAYER
Dear Father, I pray for leaders in my country, that
they’d use their positions and authority to favour your
righteous cause, that the Gospel may spread speedily
and unhindered. I pray your blessings of peace and
prosperity upon the nations, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:
Luke 18:1; 1 Timothy 2:1-4

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN


Acts 4:1-31 & 2 Chronicles 16-19

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN


Luke 1:26-38 & Deuteronomy 11

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monday 14
“PRAYING IN PRAYER”

Elias was a man subject to like


passions as we are, and he prayed
earnestly that it might not rain: and
it rained not on the earth by the
space of three years and six months
(James 5:17).

T he Greek connotation of the words “prayed


earnestly” is an interesting emphasis; it actually
says that Elijah “Prayed in prayer”; like when Jesus said
to His disciples in Luke 22:15, “...With desire I have
desired to eat this passover with you before I suffer.”
How do you “desire” something with desire?
Or “pray” in prayer? It’s a way of strengthening
the communication. Thus, by including the word
“earnest,” he helps us understand the strength of
what he wanted to communicate. It means “heartfelt,
continued prayer,” like the Amplified Classic version
puts it: “…The earnest (heartfelt, continued) prayer of
a righteous man makes tremendous power available
[dynamic in its working]” (James 5:16).
1 Kings 17 gives us the details of what transpired
during the course of prayer: “And Elijah the Tishbite,
who was of the inhabitants of Gilead, said unto Ahab,
As the LORD God of Israel liveth, before whom I
stand, there shall not be dew nor rain these years,
but according to my word” (1 Kings 17:1).
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Elijah didn’t just say, “There’ll be no rain according
to my word,” just because he felt like it; no! The 18th
chapter lets us know Elijah did what he did at the word
of the Lord. When it was time for the drought to end,
he “prayed in prayer” again, or like the King James puts
it, he “prayed earnestly”; it was heartfelt and continued
until he had the desired results (study 1 Kings 17-18).
The same way Elijah was effective in prayer, you
also can trust in the same living God and “pray” in
prayer when you desire a change. Elijah prayed and
something remarkable happened to a whole nation.
We can effect changes in our nation, state, city or
institution. The earnest, heartfelt, continued prayer of
a righteous man makes tremendous power available,
dynamic in its working. Pray this way. Pray with deep
desire, with intense passion, and there’ll be a change.
Hallelujah!

PRAYER
Dear Father, thank you for your righteousness that
fills the earth, and your Word that’s prevailing in the
lives of men as the Gospel is being proclaimed around
the world today. All the nations belong to you; and
the knowledge of your glory is covering the earth
as the waters cover the sea, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:
James 5:17-18 AMPC; Luke 22:39-44

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN


Acts 4:32-5:1-11 & 2 Chronicles 20-22

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN


Luke 1:39-56 & Deuteronomy 12

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tuesday 15

FOLLOW PROPHETIC INSTRUCTIONS


Take fast hold of instruction; let her not
go: keep her; for she is thy life
(Proverbs 4:13).

I n 2 Kings 13, we find a very interesting story


concerning the Prophet Elisha and Joash, King
of Israel. Joash was having trouble with the Syrians and
wanted victory over them. So, he came to the man of
God, Elisha. Part of their ensuing dialogue was Elisha
instructing Joash to take some arrows and smite them
upon the ground.
The Bible says Joash did it three times and stopped
(2 Kings 13:18). Elisha, the man of God was furious
(the Bible says wroth) with King Joash (2 Kings 13:19)
because he stopped. He should have kept on shooting
the arrows until the Prophet told him to stop. Shooting
the arrows only three times meant he was only going
to defeat Syria three times; whereas, God’s plan was
something far better. Joash didn’t know that it mattered
how many times he shot the arrows. The prophet didn’t
ask him to stop, but he stopped by himself.
Here’s what I want to get across to you:
Sometimes, many ignore very important things without
knowing it, such as paying attention to prophetic
instructions, which is part of God’s guidance for His
children. A prophetic instruction is an instruction of the
Spirit that’s given to you by the Spirit; it’s directed to
you, for you. It could come to you directly by the Spirit
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of God from within you or through someone whom
He’s given some leadership influence over your life.
For example, the Lord may be asking you to fast
for a certain period of time, but you don’t think it’s
important; so, you either didn’t fast at all or you didn’t
meet the duration, and then something unpleasant
happens. You may not realize that it’s connected
to the instruction that you didn’t follow. Such things
matter; so, don’t take them lightly. It could be some
spiritual instruction from your Pastor, to you or to the
congregation of which you’re a member. These are
all important.
When God gives you a prophetic instruction
or guidance, it’s in your interest to follow through.
Your entire destiny or the next level of your success,
promotion and greatness may depend on it.

PRAYER
Thank you Lord for the privilege of being guided,
counselled and instructed by the Holy Spirit, and to
receive your guidance through those whom you’ve
chosen and placed over me to bring me your Word.
Thank you for leading me in the path of greatness as
I yield to, and follow the specific instructions to me
from the Holy Spirit, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:
Proverbs 4:13 NIV; 1 Corinthians 1:24-25; Proverbs 8:10

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN


Acts 5:12-42 & 2 Chronicles 23-25

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN


Luke 1:57-66 & Deuteronomy 13

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wednesday 16
REIGNING THROUGH CHRIST
For if by one man’s offence death
reigned by one; much more they
which receive abundance of grace
and of the gift of righteousness
shall reign in life by one, Jesus
Christ (Romans 5:17).

W e have received abundance of grace and


the gift of righteousness. Now we reign in
and by Christ Jesus. We reign through Christ over the
world and its systems, circumstances, and over Satan
and his demonic community.
The Bible says whatever you do, in word or deed,
do all in the Name of Jesus (Colossians 3:17). His
Name is the greatest and highest name in heaven, in
earth, and in hell! The Name of Jesus commands the
greatest respect. He told us we could cast out devils
in His Name. Make sure you’re doing it. Hallelujah!
I recall something that happened when I was a
student many years ago. There was a certain university
that was troubled by cultists. I mobilized a few friends
of mine and we went to the place where the foundation
stone of the school was laid.
When we arrived there, we placed our hands on
the stone and declared, “In the Name of Jesus Christ,
you demons of darkness that have been controlling
this school, controlling the students, responsible for
cultism here, we break your authority and influence;
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be gone in the Name of Jesus!”
Guess what? On that same campus, we set up the
fellowship that would become the largest fellowship
on that campus, till this day. Of course, we don’t have
to go to any foundation stone; from wherever you are,
you can issue commands to demons anywhere, in the
Name of Jesus, and dislodge them.
Christianity is living in the Name of Jesus. The Bible
says, “… be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his
might” (Ephesians 6:10); that means take advantage of
His ability; take advantage of His might, of His power,
standing in His Name and functioning under His
auspices. You can’t have that Name and be helpless;
never! Use it today and always, and live victoriously
evermore. Glory to God!

CONFESSION
In the Name of Jesus, I live triumphantly in this world
to the glory of God. Even now, I break the influence
of Satan over the nations, over the peoples, over the
leaders, over the young ones all around the world!
Christ reigns in the nations. His righteousness fills
the earth and mantles the hearts of men, for all
souls belong to Him. The grace of God is effectual
in the earth today for countless multitudes to receive
salvation, in the Name of Jesus. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:
Colossians 3:17; Philippians 2:9-11; Romans 5:17 AMPC

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN


Acts 6:1-15 & 2 Chronicles 26-28

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN


Luke 1:67-80 & Deuteronomy 14

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thursday 17
A BALANCED LIFE
That ye might walk worthy of
the Lord unto all pleasing, being
fruitful in every good work, and
increasing in the knowledge of God
(Colossians 1:10).

T he Holy Spirit inspired the Apostle Paul to


pray the prayer above for the Church, letting
us understand God’s will for our lives. He prayed that
you’d walk in the way of true righteousness, pleasing
God in all that you do, fruitful and productive, as you
mature in the rich experience of knowing Him in His
fullness. Hallelujah!
God wants your life to be fruitful in every good
work. With this fruitfulness, He wants you increasing
in your “epignosis” (full, exact and experiential
knowledge) of Him. What a balanced life! For some
people, when they become very productive with
their work, business or career, they don’t have time
for God anymore. They hardly even study the Bible
or participate in church meetings and activities. The
more they make progress in their job, the less time
they devote to spiritual things; something is wrong.
The life of the Christian is one of ever-increasing
glory; all-round success. That is, you’re making good
progress in your work, your family is doing fine,
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your children are growing up strong in faith and in
righteousness, and at the same time, you’re increasing
in the knowledge of God.
Oh, how important the knowledge of God is! The
Bible says, “Grace and peace be multiplied unto you
through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord”
(2 Peter 1:2). Do you want more grace in your life, and
peace multiplied unto you? Go for the knowledge of
God and of Jesus Christ!
God doesn’t want you deficient in any area of your
life. In the 11th verse of Colossians 1, Paul continued
in his prayer declaring that you be strengthened with
all might, according to God’s glorious power, unto all
patience and longsuffering with joyfulness. You can be
very fruitful, productive, and strong. God wants your
life to be balanced; and you can actualize His desire
in your life by walking in the knowledge of His Word.

PRAYER
Dear loving Father, thank you for giving me a perfect
and balanced life. By your Spirit that dwells in me,
I’m fruitful in every good work, and increasing in
the knowledge of your Word, as I please you in all
things, fulfilling your purpose for my life, in Jesus’
Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:
Hebrews 13:20-21; 3 John 1:2

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN


Acts 7:1-53 & 2 Chronicles 29-30

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN


Luke 2:1-7 & Deuteronomy 15

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18 friday
A KNOWLEDGE OF RELATIONSHIP

Cease not to give thanks for you, making


mention of you in my prayers; That the
God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father
of glory, may give unto you the spirit of
wisdom and revelation in the knowledge
of him (Ephesians 1:16-17).

J ust because you’ve been a Christian for a


long time doesn’t necessarily mean you’d be
effective for God, and in the things of God. It takes
more than singing nicely, praising God joyfully, and
even preaching, to be effective for Christ and for the
Kingdom; you have to know Him in a very personal
way.
That’s the reason for Paul’s prayer for the baby
church in Ephesus, as read in our opening verse. Paul
heard about their love for God; they were excited
about the things of God. But he knew they lacked
something and prayed that the Lord would grant it to
them: “...the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the
knowledge of him….”
There’s a certain type of knowledge, a certain type
of revelation of God that you ought to have; it’s called
“Epignosis” (Greek); knowledge that relates with the
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known; a knowledge of relationship. This knowledge
is different from theology, or mere science.
You can appropriate that prayer of the Spirit
through Paul for yourself; put your name there and
say, “I have the Spirit of wisdom and revelation in the
accurate knowledge of God.” You’ll experience the
unveiling! It’s the work of the Spirit of God.
Without this kind of knowledge, you’ll be a
religious Christian, doing things religiously, without
having a real relationship with God. When you have
that relationship, you no longer see Him as the God
of David or the God of Elijah; He becomes your God;
He’s personal to you. That’s when you really appreciate
and celebrate your union and oneness with Him.

PRAYER
Dear Father, thank you for giving me the spirit of
wisdom—insight into realities—and revelation in the
knowledge of you, absolute knowledge that comes
through revelation and relationship. Through my
relationship and fellowship with the Holy Spirit,
grace and peace are multiplied in my life, in Jesus’
Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:
2 Peter 1:2-3; Ephesians 1:16-17 AMPC

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN


Acts 7:54-8:1-8 & 2 Chronicles 31-32

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN


Luke 2:8-20 & Deuteronomy 16

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saturday 19
ESTABLISH HIS WILL FOR
YOUR WORLD
Blessed is the man that trusteth in
the LORD, and whose hope the
LORD is. For he shall be as a tree
planted by the waters, and that
spreadeth out her roots by the
river, and shall not see when heat
cometh… (Jeremiah 17:7-8).

I n Hebrews 11:3, the Bible says, “Through faith


we understand that the worlds were framed by
the word of God….” The word “framed” is “katartizō”
(Greek), and it means to repair or adjust, to complete
thoroughly, to restore, prepare, mend or to make
perfect. With faith, you can frame the course of your
life in line with God’s perfect will.
There’re things happening in your world today—
circumstances and situations—that aren’t consistent
with the will of God. They try to mess up your world;
don’t let that happen; frame your world.
Your responsibility is to establish the will of the
Father in the earth. His will won’t be fulfilled without
His hand, and you’re His hand to establish His perfect
will. It’s your life, your ministry, and calling to establish
the will of the Father as far as it concerns you in your
world. Otherwise, it’ll not happen.
Don’t fold your hands and watch the devil wreak
havoc in your life, family, city or country, or in the
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lives of your loved ones. Let the Word of God in your
heart come out from your mouth. With the Word on
your lips, you truncate and decimate the efforts of the
adversary!
In Joel 2:28, when God said, “...I will pour out my
spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters
shall prophesy...,” He was letting you know with what
to control the “aions,” the circumstances of your life;
it’s by your words of prophecy! You can live in an oasis
of peace in a troubled world.
The whole world can be chaotic, rocking around
you, whereas you’re in absolute peace. That’s the
message in our theme verse: you’ll not know when
heat comes. They may be depressed, and you’re in
absolute prosperity. How? Through your faith-filled
words. Don’t keep the Word only in your heart; speak
it forth and frame your world! Frame how you want
things to be with you and for you.

CONFESSION
By the power of the Holy Spirit, I declare that
only the counsel of God is established in my life
and in my world. I frame the circumstances of my
environment in conformity with God’s perfect will.
Satan has nothing in me, and his agenda in my “aion”
is truncated, and the Name of the Lord is glorified.
Hallelujah!

FURTHER STUDY:
Hebrews 11:1-3; Joshua 1:8; Mark 11:23

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN


Acts 8:9-40 & 2 Chronicles 33-34

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN


Luke 2:21-32 & Deuteronomy 17

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sunday 20

TRUST AND BOAST IN HIS NAME


And whatsoever ye do in word or deed,
do all in the name of the Lord Jesus,
giving thanks to God and the Father by
him (Colossians 3:17).

I n 1 John 5:13, John writes, “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, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son
of God.” Notice the underlined construction; it simply
means to put the Name of Jesus to work! His Name
is your access to every city and every nation. It’s your
guarantee of consistent victory and unending blessings.
The Name of Jesus is bigger than the whole world.
Philippians 2:10 says, “…at the name of Jesus every
knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things
in earth, and things under the earth.” That Name
is named upon you. This is the reason you can be
unruffled and at peace in any city, region or nation,
irrespective of the adversaries or adversities that you
might face. His Name is your security.
Solomon had an idea about this and said in
Proverbs 18:10, “The name of the LORD is a strong
tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.”
That was in the Old Testament; today we don’t “run”
into the Name of The Lord; we were born in Him,
and have inherited His Name. We live in and by His
Name. Hallelujah!
This was what Peter and John knew and acted
out when they healed the lame man at the gate of the
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temple called Beautiful; they put the Name of Jesus to
work (Read Acts 3:1-10). The man was crippled from
birth, but Peter fastened his eyes on him and said, “…
In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and
walk” (Acts 3:6).
The Bible says Peter grabbed him by the arm,
yanked him up, and instantly, his ankle bones received
strength. Maybe today, your finances, job, or business
is in a “crippled” state; use the Name of Jesus! Are
there doors that seem to have been shut against you?
Put that Name to work.
Unlike your own name, or any other name, the
Name of Jesus can be trusted. The Psalmist said in
Psalm 20:7 AMPC, “Some trust in and boast of
chariots and some of horses, but we will trust in and
boast of the name of the Lord our God.” It doesn’t
matter the challenges you might be facing in your
finances or in your health; put the Name of Jesus to
work. If it’s a pain or a growth in your body, command
it to dematerialize in the Name of Jesus, and it shall be
so. His Name is the Name you can trust.

PRAYER
I live above the devil, sickness, disease and all the
adversities of life, because I live in and by the power
of the Name of Jesus. I’m living the higher life of glory
prearranged for me in Christ, and the righteousness
of God is established through me in my world, in
Jesus’ Name. Amen.
FURTHER STUDY:
Acts 3:16; John 16:23; Philippians 2:9-11

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Acts 9:1-31 & 2 Chronicles 35-36

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN


Luke 2:33-40 & Deuteronomy 18

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monday 21
UNBELIEF AND OBEDIENCE
Wherein in time past ye walked
according to the course of this
world, according to the prince of
the power of the air, the spirit that
now worketh in the children of
disobedience (Ephesians 2:2).

T he word “disobedience” in the scripture above


is translated from the Greek word “apeitheia”
and it means disbelief (obstinate and rebellious); it’s
characteristically unbelief. So, it’s referring to the
children of unbelief. It describes something that’s very
much like the spirit of the antichrist.
2 Thessalonians 2:7 AMPC says, “For the mystery
of lawlessness (that hidden principle of rebellion
against constituted authority) is already at work in the
world, [but it is] restrained only until he who restrains
is taken out of the way.” “Mystery of lawlessness”
refers to rebellion; a defiant opposition to God; to be
highly opposed to God’s will; to God’s Word.
There’re people who, without even knowing why,
find themselves doing the things they do, in defiance
to God. That’s how come you find people who say, “I
just don’t like Christians.” If you were to ask them the
reason for such hatred, they’ll say, “Nothing; I just don’t
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like them.” The Bible shows us what spirit is working
in such people.
1 Corinthians 2:12 talks about the spirit of the
world; and it’s the same spirit we read about in our
opening scripture: “...the prince of the power of the
air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of
disobedience” (Ephesians 2:2). But thank God the
Bible says that’s not what we received. We received
the Spirit of God and He teaches us and nurtures us
in the will of the Father: “Now we have received, not
the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God;
that we might know the things that are freely given to
us of God” (1 Corinthians 2:12). Hallelujah!

CONFESSION
Now I’ve received, not the spirit of the world, but
the Spirit which is of God that I may walk in truth
and obedience. My life is Spirit-ruled and Spirit-
controlled; I’m always under the sway and regulation
of the Spirit. Hallelujah!

FURTHER STUDY:
Romans 8:12-14; Galatians 5:25; 1 Peter 1:14 TPT

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Acts 9:32-43 & Ezra 1-3
2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Luke 2:41-52 & Deuteronomy 19

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tuesday 22
USE THE WORD TO MAKE YOUR LIFE
GLORIOUS
Now I say, That the heir, as long as
he is a child, differeth nothing from
a servant, though he be lord of all
(Galatians 4:1).

“G od is going to see me through; He’ll make


a way for me, where there’s no way….”
These are some of the unscriptural statements you
hear from some Christians from time to time, and they
wonder why their situations remain unchanged. You
need to understand who you really are as a Christian;
you’re one with God! As He is, so are you (1 John
4:17); and who is He? He is the WAY!
If He’s the way, which other way do you want
Him to make? Understand this: nothing that you face
is set to your disadvantage. You can walk through any
barrier, or adverse circumstance in victory and great
glory. That’s your heritage as a child of God.
Quit thinking, talking and living as though you’re in
the Old Testament. You don’t need a “breakthrough”
from anything; you already “broke through” with
Jesus when He rose triumphantly from the grave two
thousand years ago. You were delivered (past tense)
from the domain of darkness, and translated into the
Kingdom of God’s Love-son. You’re in the place of
dominion, power and glory.
2 Peter 1:3 says, “According as his divine power
hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life
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and godliness, through the knowledge of him that
hath called us to glory and virtue.” It’s about your
knowledge of Him. What becomes of your life is now
entirely up to you.
If you’re waiting on God to do anything about
your life, or give you anything, you may wait in vain.
He already did and gave you all that you require for an
excellent, glorious and triumphant life. The works were
finished from the foundation of the world (Hebrews
4:3 NKJV).
In Joshua 1:8, God didn’t say, “I’m going to make
your way prosperous”; rather, He said, “YOU will
make your own way prosperous.” God’s responsibility
is to give you the recipe for prosperity, success and
the good life, and He already did that through His
Word. Now, you’re to use the Word to make your life
glorious. Use the Word to subdue circumstances and
prevail against adversities. Praise God!

CONFESSION
I have a consistent and instinctive desire for God’s
Word. As I consciously imbibe the Word for my
health, finances, business and every area of my life,
I experience supernatural progress every day. By
the Word, I make my way prosperous, effective and
fruitful in the life of righteousness. Hallelujah!

FURTHER STUDY:
Hosea 4:6; Ephesians 4:11-14; Acts 20:32

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN


Acts 10:1-23 & Ezra 4-6

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN


Luke 3:1-11 & Deuteronomy 20

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wednesday 23
BE FERVENT IN SOUL-WINNING
AND INTERCESSION
Wherein in time past ye walked
according to the course of this world,
according to the prince of the power of
the air, the spirit that now worketh in the
children of disobedience
(Ephesians 2:2).

O ne of the most pitiful things to read about


is the actual state of those who don’t know
Jesus Christ. The scripture above is telling us about such
people; those who aren’t Christians. It says they walk
“according to the course of this world, according to
the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now
worketh in the children of disobedience.”
It helps you understand why they think the way
they do; they’re controlled by some other force. It
says the prince of the power of the air is at work in
them—the children of disobedience—those who have
rejected the truth. This is where we come in; we must
break the power of Satan over such folks and take the
light of God’s Word to them.
The Bible says you must bind the strongman to
plunder his house (Matthew 12:29). For us to record a
massive harvest of souls in the nations of the world in
these last days, we must break the power and influence
of Satan and demons over the minds and lives of those
who haven’t yet known the Lord, so the light of God’s
glorious Gospel can shine in their hearts.
Anyone who’s not born again, whether it’s your
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father, mother, uncle, auntie, brother, sister, cousin,
nephew, niece, in-law, friend, colleague, neighbour,
etc.; they’re all under the control and dominion of
these wicked rulers of darkness, until they receive the
Gospel of Jesus Christ.
2 Corinthians 4:3 says, “But if our gospel be hid, it
is hid to them that are lost.” Ephesians 4:18 says they
have their understanding darkened. That’s why you
must do something about it; they’re your responsibility.
Be more fervent in soul winning and intercession; the
harvest is ripe. Right from the day of Pentecost, the
Bible tells us the Holy Spirit was poured out upon all
men, in accordance with the prophecy in Joel 2:28.
This means men now have the potential ability
of recognizing and receiving the truth. As you pray,
declare that the power and influence of Satan and his
demons over the people are broken in the Name of
Jesus, and men and women hear the Gospel, perceive,
understand and receive it for their salvation in Christ
Jesus. Hallelujah! We must do this with all earnestness.

PRAYER
Dear Father, thank you for pouring out your Spirit
upon all humanity, making it possible for their hearts
to receive the glorious Gospel of Christ. I pray for
as many as will be reached with the Gospel today,
that the light of the Gospel will shine in their hearts,
resulting in their salvation, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:
2 Corinthians 4:3-4; 1 Timothy 2:1-4; 2 Corinthians 5:19-20

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN


Acts 10:24-48 & Ezra 7-8

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN


Luke 3:12-22 & Deuteronomy 21

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thursday 24
AVAIL YOURSELF OF HIS POWER
IN YOU
And what is the exceeding greatness
of his power to us-ward who believe,
according to the working of his mighty
power (Ephesians 1:19).

I n the scripture above, the Spirit, through the


Apostle Paul, prayed for the Christians at
Ephesus that they’d know the exceeding greatness of
God’s power at work in them. Of course, everybody
knows God is powerful; if there’s a God in heaven, He
must be powerful. But is that power directed towards
you? Is that power available for your use?
That’s what Paul was talking about. He wants you
to come to the point where you know that the power
of God is available for your use, for your application
in the “now” of your life. He wants you to have the
knowledge and be conscious that it’s the power of
God that’s working in our behalf. That’s the power He
demonstrated when He raised Jesus from the dead.
The second part of the opening scripture talks
about the authority that we have in Him. Verses 22
and 23 says, “And hath put all things under his (Jesus’)
feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to
the church, Which is his body, the fulness of him
that filleth all in all” (Ephesians 1:22-23). That’s us!
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He’s letting you know the power of your authority in
Christ Jesus.
When you come to understand that you have
His dominion, His all-encompassing and unlimited
authority, you’ll never be afraid of Satan, man, or
anything. You’d think and talk like David who said,
“Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow
of death, I will fear no evil…” (Psalm 23:4). “The LORD
is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the
LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be
afraid?...Though an host should encamp against me,
my heart shall not fear…” (Psalm 27:1, 3). Hallelujah!

CONFESSION
I’m seated with Christ in the place of power, in
a position of authority. I have His dominion—all-
encompassing and unlimited authority. Fear has
no place in me, for the Lord Jesus has given me
complete authority over Satan and his cohorts. I’ve
been designed to rule the earth for the glory of God.
Hallelujah!

FURTHER STUDY:
Luke 10:19 AMPC; Ephesians 2:5-6

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN


Acts 11:1-18 & Ezra 9-10

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN


Luke 3:23-38 & Deuteronomy 22

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friday 25
BE IN THE CENTRE OF GOD’S WILL

For we are God’s [own] handiwork


(His workmanship), recreated
in Christ Jesus, [born anew] that
we may do those good works
which God predestined (planned
beforehand) for us [taking paths
which He prepared ahead of time],
that we should walk in them [living
the good life which He prearranged
and made ready for us to live]
(Ephesians 2:10 AMPC).

S omething I always wanted with God was to


be in the centre of His will for my life. I didn’t
want anything to push me out of it. I knew that being
in the centre of His will is the perfect place of safety;
nowhere else would satisfy. When I found out that He
already had my life all planned out, I chose to run with
that plan and no longer have to make my own plan.
We aren’t some form of afterthought in God’s
plan; no, our lives were carefully orchestrated. The
works God commanded us to do were planned
beforehand. The question isn’t whether the plan has
been made; the question is whether you’ll agree in
your life to live according to His plan. Our theme
verse says we’re to take “…paths which He prepared
ahead of time], that we should walk in them [living
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the good life which He prearranged and made ready
for us to live].”
Your path of life was prepared ahead of time. He
planned for you, not just to live, but to live the good
life! If you aren’t living a good life, it means you aren’t
on the path that God prearranged for you; and I’m
using the Word of God to correct you, even now.
In 2 Timothy 1:9, the Bible says God “...hath saved
us, and called us with an holy calling, not according
to our works, but according to his own purpose and
grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the
world began.” Purpose and grace were given us in
Christ Jesus before the world began. The plan was
already there, and now, it’s made manifest (2 Timothy
1:10). Would you embrace it?
This is your time for a realignment. He wants you
to have a full, deep and clear knowledge of His will,
His purpose for your life, and fulfil it. Nothing could
be more important.
CONFESSION
By the Spirit, and through the Word, I know and walk
in God’s perfect will at all times. The Father’s heart,
thoughts, plans, will, purposes, and the mysteries of
the Kingdom are unveiled to my spirit continually.
There’s an unveiling of His deep truths to my spirit.
Praise God!
FURTHER STUDY:
Colossians 1:9; 2 Timothy 1:8-10

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN


Acts 11:19-30 & Nehemiah 1-3

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN


Luke 4:1-13 & Deuteronomy 23

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saturday 26
WE ARE OF THE TRUTH

Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word


is truth (John 17:17).

A s God’s children, we’re born of His truth;


thus, we’re children of truth. We live in and
by truth. We’re located by truth, and receive truth. But
the children of the world feed on lies, and therefore
live a lie.
It brings to mind the words of Jesus to the Jews
who wouldn’t hear and receive His Word. He said,
“Why do ye not understand my speech? even because
ye cannot hear my word. Ye are of your father the
devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was
a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in
the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he
speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar,
and the father of it. And because I tell you the truth,
ye believe me not” (John 8:43-45).
They couldn’t hear and receive His truth because
they didn’t belong to Him; they weren’t children of
truth. Anyone who is of the truth will hear His voice.
How can someone be of the truth? It’s by believing
the truth; by receiving truth.
How can you know truth? Truth distinguishes

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itself. The Bible says, “But wisdom is justified of all
her children” (Luke 7:35). You’ll know truth when it
comes to your spirit. God’s truth produces faith in you;
it produces the love of God in your heart. His truth fills
you with hope and brings liberty to your spirit. It’ll also
give you direction, because the Word of God is light.
Psalm 119:105 tells us, “Thy word is a lamp unto my
feet, and a light unto my path.” Hallelujah!

PRAYER
Blessed Lord, I’m so grateful that I’m born of your
Word, your truth; therefore, I walk in truth; I’m
led and guided in and by truth. Your truth blesses,
promotes, uplifts and causes me to grow spiritually.
Your truth produces in me faith, hope and love by
which I triumph gloriously in life, in Jesus’ Name.
Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:
John 8:31-32; John 8:44-47

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN


Acts 12 & Nehemiah 4-6

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN


Luke 4:14-32 & Deuteronomy 24

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sunday 27
REASSIGN THE EARTH’S
DESOLATE HERITAGES
…and I will preserve thee, and give thee
for a covenant of the people, to establish
the earth, to cause to inherit the desolate
heritages (Isaiah 49:8).

T he KJV construction of the verse above,


especially the latter part, is somewhat complex;
but the NIV simplifies it. It says, “…to restore the land
and to reassign its desolate inheritances.” Notice the
underlined expression; it’s so powerful. It means that as
God’s people, we’re designated to reassign the earth’s
desolate heritages.
In other words, in places where Satan has wreaked
havoc, we can overturn his activities, his manipulations
and manoeuvres, and establish the will of God. The
Bible talks about the dark places of the earth that are
filled with the habitations of cruelty (Psalm 74:20); but
it’s not enough to cast the devils out of such regions
and places; we must reassign such places to angels
and insist that only the righteousness of God prevails
therein.
Therefore, if you have noticed satanic activities in
your city, town, village, county, region or country, do
what Jesus said to do in Mark 16:17: Cast the devils out,
as you pray fervently in the Spirit and charge them to
return no more. Then reassign these regions, formerly
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destitute of the Spirit of God, to angels.
Why is this important? It’s because of what Jesus
said; He said the devil that you cast out goes to the
dry places seeking rest, looking for where to go. If he
doesn’t find any, he comes back to the same place
from where he was cast out, and if he finds it empty,
swept and garnished, he’ll bring in seven other spirits
more wicked than himself (Read Matthew 12:43-45).
So, you’ve got to learn to reassign desolate
heritages. You have the authority and there’re angels
at your service. And so, when you dispossess evil
spirits from a family, city or a nation, you say, “In the
Name of Jesus, I reassign this family, city or nation to
angels of God!” The Holy Ghost knows exactly which
of the angels should take over that place to ensure
things are run by the principles of the Kingdom of
God, ensuring only the Word of God dominates and
prevails. Praise God!

PRAYER
I have the authority and power in the Name of Jesus
to reign and rule over Satan and circumstances;
therefore, I declare that the righteousness of God,
and the reign of God’s Kingdom prevails in my family,
my city, and nation; and Jesus is glorified. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:
Isaiah 49:8 NIV; Matthew 12:43-45

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Acts 13:1-12 & Nehemiah 7-8

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN


Luke 4:33-44 & Deuteronomy 25

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monday 28
IT’S IN YOUR MOUTH
Giving thanks unto the Father…Who hath
delivered us from the power of darkness,
and hath translated us into the kingdom
of his dear Son
(Colossians 1:12-13).

I n Exodus 17, the Bible shows us that the


Amalekites became one of Israel’s enemies in
the early periods of their history. So, Moses said to
Joshua, “Choose men, and go and fight with Amalek;
but I’ll go up to the mountain of God with the rod of
God in my hand” (Exodus 17:9). Exodus 17:10 says,
“So Joshua did as Moses had said to him, and fought
with Amalek: and Moses, Aaron, and Hur went up to
the top of the hill.”
While the battle was raging, Aaron and Hur
noticed that whenever Moses held up his hands,
Israel prevailed, and when he lowered his hands, the
Amalekites prevailed. The Bible says they “…took a
stone, and put it under him, and he sat thereon; and
Aaron and Hur stayed up his hands, the one on the
one side, and the other on the other side; and his
hands were steady until the going down of the sun”
(Exodus 17:12).
As a result, Joshua, leading the army of Israel,
discomfited Amalek: “And Joshua discomfited Amalek
and his people with the edge of the sword” (Exodus
17:13). But the war was won from the mountain,
through the lifting up of Moses’ hands; they controlled
things in the earth, from the spiritual realm.
On a previous occasion, God had said to Moses,
when the Israelites, being chased by the Egyptians,
came before the red sea, “Stretch out your hand over
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the sea and divide it” (Exodus 14:16). But in Joshua’s
day, the revelation progressed; it was about where
the soles of their feet shall tread upon: “Every place
that the sole of your foot shall tread upon, that have
I given unto you, as I said unto Moses” (Joshua 1:3).
No wonder when it was time for them to cross
the Jordan, Joshua didn’t have to stretch his hands
over Jordan. The Bible says soon as “…the feet of the
priests that bare the ark were dipped in the brim of
the water, (for Jordan overfloweth all his banks all the
time of harvest,) That the waters… failed, and were cut
off: and the people passed over right against Jericho”
(Joshua 3:15-16). Blessed be God! In our day, it’s even
better! We only need to speak from wherever we are,
and the power of God will be activated for supernatural
results anywhere in the world. The power is in your
mouth! The Word is in your mouth. The authority is
in your mouth, by the blessed Name of the Lord Jesus
Christ! We don’t need to climb up the mountain like
Moses; we’re already on the mountain of God! We
were born there, for the Bible says we’ve arrived on
Mount Zion (Hebrews 12:22). Praise God forever!

CONFESSION
With my mouth, I steer my life in God’s direction
for me, in prosperity, health and abundance. I refuse
failure, poverty, sickness and anything that’s of
darkness. The Word of God is light, and as I speak it
forth, darkness is completely obliterated. My victories
and triumphant life in Christ are assured. Glory to
God!
FURTHER STUDY:
Joshua 1:8; Ecclesiastes 8:4; Mark 11:23

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Acts 13:13-52 & Nehemiah 9-10

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Luke 5:1-11 & Deuteronomy 26

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tuesday 29

HIS INVIGORATING POWER IN YOU


That he would grant you, according
to the riches of his glory, to be
strengthened with might by his Spirit in
the inner man (Ephesians 3:16).

W hen the Holy Spirit came to live in the


quarters of your heart, you ceased to be an
ordinary being. Many have received the Holy Spirit,
speaking in tongues, but they haven’t understood this
truth; they haven’t been taught what the Holy Spirit
has the power and ability to do inside them.
The Holy Spirit living inside you makes you a
superman! That’s what the Apostle Paul was referring
to in our theme verse. He prayed that God’s people
be “strengthened with might by His Spirit in the inner
man.” The word “strengthened” is to be invigorated
with might.
The Bible tells us that when the children of
Israel were brought out of Egypt and headed for the
Promised Land, “...there was not one feeble person
among their tribes” (Psalm 105:37). None of them
had to be carried because he or she was too weak.
They were divinely invigorated. It’s the same with you
today, and even better.
Now that you’ve received the Holy Spirit, your
hitherto mortal body has been quickened—made
alive. You can live without any form of weakness in

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your body. Romans 8:10 tells us that since Christ now
lives in you, even if your body had been ravaged by
sickness and disease, the Spirit gives it life because of
righteousness. That’s divine vitalization.
Christ in you—the Holy Ghost in you— is your
assurance of healing, divine health and a glorious life
in Christ Jesus. But if you’re not taught this, it’ll not be
real in your life. That’s why you find many Christians
who believe it’s okay to be sick; no! Christians aren’t
supposed to be sick; not when you have the Holy Spirit.
The Bible says your body is the temple of the
Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19). The Holy Spirit
perambulates your body (2 Corinthians 6:16). How
can sickness thrive in your body, where the Holy Spirit
perambulates? What you need is to be more conscious
of the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, of His power and
glory in you. Hallelujah!

CONFESSION
I’m constantly invigorated by the Holy Spirit who
dwells in me. He gives me supernatural power,
the miracle-working ability to perform. There’s no
weakness in me, because the Holy Spirit, the very
embodiment of all glory, dominion and strength, lives
in me in His fullness; and He keeps my spirit, soul
and body invigorated and ever alive. Glory to God!

FURTHER STUDY:
Ephesians 1:18-19; Romans 8:10-11; Ephesians 3:20

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN


Acts 14 & Nehemiah 11-13

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN


Luke 5:12-26 & Deuteronomy 27

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wednesday 30
TRUST AND LIVE IN THE WORD

But be ye doers of the word, and


not hearers only, deceiving your
own selves…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 (James 1:22-25).

T he Word of God is immutable and infallible; its


integrity is unquestionable. The Word is able to
produce in and for you the message that it bears. God’s
Word is everything. Any change or miracle you desire
in life is possible through the Word. God’s Word is His
material for your blessing, which is why you must get
the Word into your spirit; trust and live in the Word.
God’s response to you, His solution to every
problem, is His Word. To those who were afflicted
and in distress, Psalm 107:20 says, “He sent his word,
and healed them, and delivered them from their
destructions.” When He wanted to launch Abraham to
a new level in his life, He gave him the Word. He said
to him, “Neither shall thy name any more be called
Abram, but thy name shall be Abraham; for a father

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of many nations have I made thee” (Genesis 17:5).
Though Abraham had no physical descendants
at the time, in the mind of God, he was the father of
many nations. That was God’s destiny for him, a destiny
created through God’s Word.
Don’t assume that as long as God has given a
word concerning you, it’ll come to pass; you have a
role to play. You must connect to and align yourself
with His message to you to experience the blessings
thereof.
God’s Word is full of power, and that power is
real and available to us. However, the way to make
contact with that power and use it to your benefit is
walking in the Word, being a doer of the Word. It’s the
doers—not the hearers of the Word—that are blessed.
Read our theme scripture again.

PRAYER
Dear Father, I thank you for the blessings of living
in your Word. Through the Word and the Holy
Spirit, I’m guided in divine wisdom to walk in, and
fulfil your destiny for my life, bringing you glory as I
produce works and fruits of righteousness, in Jesus’
Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:
Matthew 7:24-27; Psalm 107:17-20; Isaiah 55:10-11

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN


Acts 15:1-21 & Esther 1-4

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN


Luke 5:27-39 & Deuteronomy 28

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