RHAPSODY OF REALITIES

TUESDAY 21 DECEMBER 2021

PASTOR CHRIS

TOPIC: BE ALERT AND READY

KEY VERSE: For the Lord himself shall descend

from heaven with a shout, with the

voice of the archangel, and with

the trump of God: and the dead in

Christ shall rise first: Then we which

are alive and remain shall be caught

up together with them in the clouds,

to meet the Lord in the air: and so

shall we ever be with the Lord (1 Thessalonians 4:16-17).

MESSAGE

We’re in the closing days of the Church age

and we have to finish the work of the Lord

gloriously before He returns. He said in Matthew 24:14,

“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.” This is our charge; this is

our call; and we’re at it.

While at it, the world will know that the Name of

the Lord Jesus is the Name that’s greater than every

name, every title and every government. We’ll subdue

this world before the Master comes back. Our theme

verse says, “For the Lord himself shall descend from

heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel,

and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ

shall rise first.” Then, the “Last Trump” will follow as

the signal for our catching away: “Then we which are

alive and remain shall be caught up together with

them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air….”

Hallelujah!

Ensure not to miss it. Luke 21:34 says, “And take

heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be

overcharged with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and so that day come upon you

unawares.” Be alert and ready. The Rapture is almost

here. It’s the reason we’re preaching the Gospel,

preparing the nations for that glorious day. Make no

mistakes about it; it’s so close; far closer than many

realise.

After the Rapture takes place, the Bible says there

“…shall be great tribulation, such as was not since

the beginning of the world to this time, no, nor ever

shall be” (Matthew 24:21). The world is going to be

a terrible place to be in during the Tribulation, during

the reign of the Antichrist. Jesus said “…except those

days should be shortened, there should no flesh be

saved: but for the elect’s sake those days shall be

shortened” (Matthew 24:22).

For seven years, particularly during the second

three and a half years, the Antichrist will rain terror

upon the earth. It’ll be a time of great misery beyond

anything the world has ever seen or will ever see.

But thanks be unto God! After seven years, we’ll

come back with the Lord Jesus Christ from heaven,

to establish a new government of righteousness and

peace for a thousand years. Hallelujah!

FURTHER STUDY:

Matthew 26:41 &

Luke 21:36

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES

MONDAY 20 DECEMBER 2021

PASTOR CHRIS

TOPIC: THE TRIUMPHANT CHURCH

KEY VERSE: "…I will build my church; and the gates of

hell shall not prevail against it

(Matthew 16:18)."

The Church of Jesus Christ has grown! We’ve

grown in understanding, in knowledge and in

the exercise of our authority and dominion in Christ.

It doesn’t matter that there’s an adversary who’s all

out to oppose the Church and hinder the work of the

Gospel; his efforts are futile. The Church is marching

on, and Jesus said the “Gates of Hell” shall not prevail

against it.

Jesus gave us dominion over the dethroned

princes of darkness, over principalities, powers and

spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. He put us

in charge, to run things in the earth. In some countries,

states and cities, some leaders are boasting against the

Church; they’ve sworn themselves to be enemies of

the Church. Well, they’ll take their place in history just

like those before them.

Referring to His Church, the Lord Jesus said,

“Whosoever shall fall upon that stone shall be

broken; but on whomsoever it shall fall, it will grind

him to powder” (Luke 20:18). When Saul of Tarsus

spearheaded the persecution of Christians in the

early Church, Jesus appeared to him on the road to

Damascus and made him realize that he (Saul) was

on a futile endeavour. The Bible specifically described

Saul as “...breathing out threatenings and slaughter

against the disciples of the Lord...” (Acts 9:1).

Then, the Bible says, “And as he journeyed, he

came near Damascus: and suddenly there shined

round about him a light from heaven: And he fell to

the earth, and heard a voice saying unto him, Saul,

Saul, why persecutest thou me? And he said, Who

art thou, Lord? And the Lord said, I am Jesus whom

thou persecutest: it is hard for thee to kick against

the pricks. And he trembling and astonished said,

Lord, what wilt thou have me to do...” (Acts 9:3-6).

Hallelujah!

In Joshua 10:40, the Bible shows what happened

to those who came against God’s people during

the time of Joshua. It says, “So Joshua smote all the

country of the hills, and of the south, and of the vale,

and of the springs, and all their kings: he left none

remaining, but utterly destroyed all that breathed, as

the LORD God of Israel commanded.” Not one of

them escaped; Joshua defeated them all!

The 42nd verse says, “And all these kings and their

land did Joshua take at one time. ” How? “…because

the LORD God of Israel fought for Israel.” Hallelujah!

We’re on the winning side of prophecy. We win only,

and always. So, have no fear; serve God joyfully.

FURTHER STUDY: Hebrews 13:5 AMPC

2 Corinthians 2:14 AMPC &

Acts 4:29-31

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES

SUNDAY 19 DECEMBER 2021

PASTOR CHRIS

TOPIC: VISION FOR GUIDANCE

KEY VERSE: And it shall come to pass afterward, that

I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh;

and your sons and your daughters shall

prophesy, your old men shall dream

dreams, your young men shall see visions (Joel 2:28). MESSAGE There’re different kinds of visions; there’s the

vision where the Spirit of God shows you what

to do in a particular situation and guides you on how

to do it—vision for guidance—and there’re examples of

such in the Bible. Acts 10:1-6 narrates the remarkable

account of the Roman centurion named Cornelius who

was guided through such a vision.

The Bible describes Cornelius as a God-fearing

man who gave much alms to the poor. For this reason,

God sought to save him. So, one day, God showed

him a vision where he saw an angel telling him to

send for Peter who would tell him what to do for him

to be saved.

But that wasn’t all. In Acts 11, Peter himself saw

a corresponding vision. He said, “I was in the city

of Joppa praying: and in a trance I saw a vision…

And, behold, immediately there were three men

already come unto the house where I was, sent from

Caesarea unto me. And the Spirit bade me go with

them, nothing doubting. Moreover these six brethren accompanied me, and we entered into the man’s

house: And he shewed us how he had seen an angel

in his house, which stood and said unto him, Send

men to Joppa, and call for Simon, whose surname is

Peter; Who shall tell thee words, whereby thou and

all thy house shall be saved” (Acts 11:5, 11-14).

These scriptures clearly illustrate for us how God

guides His people through visions. And if you’d lift

your eyes in the spirit as well, He’d guide you in your

endeavours. He’d give you visions and show you the

right steps to take. As you look to the coming year, give

yourself to the Word of God and yield to the leading

of the Holy Spirit in prayer; you’d see visions of the

things He wants you to do and the steps you should

take.

FURTHER STUDY:

Romans 8:14,

John 16:13 & John 8:12

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES

SATURDAY 18 DECEMBER 2021

PASTOR CHRIS

TOPIC: VICTORY EVERY DAY

KEY VERSE: 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).

MESSAGE

Jesus said in Mark 16:17, “...In my name shall

they cast out devils….”*_ I would to God all

of God’s children understood what this means; the

authority and dominion we wield in His Name! When

you address devils and situations in the Name of Jesus,

they have no option; they must comply.

Then think about what we read in our opening

verse: “And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all

in the name of the Lord Jesus…” (Colossians 3:17). This

means you’re to live your life in the Name of the Lord

Jesus Christ. That simply means one thing: absolute

victory for you every day. If you’d do what the Word

says, your life will be full of joy, glory, excellence and

victories. You can’t fail or be defeated in His Name.

When you pray, you’re guaranteed to receive

answers, because every request you make is as though

Jesus were the one making that request, since you’re

making it in His Name. The Father sees your requests

as Jesus’ request; you’re praying in His place and since

Jesus can’t be turned down, your request can’t be denied. Glory to God!

It’s a legal thing; He gave us the power of attorney

to use His Name and live in His Name. It doesn’t matter

what challenges you might be facing; if you’d use the

Name of Jesus, victory is assured. Praise God!

FURTHER STUDY:

Philippians 2:9-11,

John 14:12-13*

2 Corinthians 2:14

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES

FRIDAY 17 DECEMBER 2021 PASTOR CHRIS

TOPIC: WALK IN RIGHTEOUSNESS

KEY VERSE: That he would unto us, that we

being delivered out of the hand of our

enemies might serve him without fear, In

holiness and righteousness before him,

all the days of our life

(Luke 1:74-75).

Some Christians say they want to manifest

the glory of God in their lives, yet they don’t

live right. But Christianity is a call to righteousness.

Righteousness is a gift, but you have to work out your

salvation with godly reverence (Philippians 2:12);

you have to live the life of a righteous person. It’s

called right living. The Christ-life in you must be lived

accordingly, and the Word of God is your light.

Jesus said, “If ye love me, keep my commandments” (John 14:15). The proof of your love for Him is to do

His Word; it’s to manifest His love, His character. His

life and nature in you—His righteousness in you—not

only makes right living possible, but easy.

You can please Him every day without having to

struggle. All you have to do is live the Word; take your

steps and actions on the basis of God’s Word and walk

in love. Then you’ll see His glory manifested in your

life in ways you never thought possible. The Christian life is a life of glory every day; it’s about living out His

righteousness even in simple things such as your daily

decisions, conversations, relationship with others, etc.

You’ve been called into liberty, to live righteously

for the Lord. Romans 6:14 says, “For sin shall not have

dominion over you... You have the nature of love

and righteousness, and you can live above sin. The

Bible says, “Who hath delivered us from the power

of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom

of his dear Son” (Colossians 1:13). The Lord Jesus

has given you the victory over sin; therefore, walk in

righteousness.

FURTHER STUDY:*

*1 Peter 2:9 AMPC, 1 John 5:18 & 1 John 3:7-8

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES

THURSDAY 16 DECEMBER 2021

PASTOR CHRIS

TOPIC: BORN WITH THE DIVINE NATURE

KEY VERSE: Whereby are given unto us

exceeding great and precious

promises: that by these ye might

be partakers of the divine nature,

having escaped the corruption that

is in the world through lust

(2 Peter 1:4).

Being partakers of the divine nature means

we’re associates of the God-kind; it’s not

something we “became”; we were born that way. You

were born with the life and nature of God when you

were born again. This is the reason it’s easy for you to

please God; you don’t have to struggle, because His

life is in you.

Some are still struggling, trying to become “better

Christians”; that’s because they haven’t understood

Christianity and the true Gospel of Jesus Christ. You

can’t improve on perfect. The life in you is the God-life;

it completely supplanted the human life you received

from your parents. Just as there was nothing more for

you to do to become more human after you were

born of your parents, there’s nothing more required

Lafter you’re born again for you to be a partaker of the

divine nature.

Even when a child can’t walk or talk yet, you don’t say, “This child isn’t human.” Rather, you start teaching

the child how to walk and talk. It’s the same with the

life that we have in Christ. You have only one nature,

which is the divine nature, and it can’t be improved

upon. What you have to do is study the Word of God

and learn to live the divine life; live the Christian life!

As you learn God’s Word, the ways of God and

the life of faith, certainly, your spirit will be built.

Your life will be improved; but you’ll not become

more righteous, because your righteousness is the

righteousness of Christ. Righteousness is the divine

nature; it’s the nature of God imparted to your spirit

at the New Birth. According to the Bible, you’re

as righteous as Jesus is, because He gave you His

righteousness. Think deeply on this and let it create in

you a new way of thinking and living.

STUDY:

Romans 5:17 & 2 Corinthians 5:21

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES

WEDNESDAY 15 DECEMBER 2021

PASTOR CHRIS

TOPIC: BELIEVING IS “DOING” YOUR FAITH

KEY VERSE: We having the same spirit of faith,

according as it is written, I believed,

and therefore have I spoken; we

also believe, and therefore speak

(2 Corinthians 4:13).

Many say they believe and don’t do anything,

but when you truly believe, you act. That’s

what faith does; it’s the response or action you take

on the basis of your believing. When you say you

“believe,” it’s not passive but active; “believing” is a

word of action; it’s actually “doing” your faith. That’s

why the Bible says, _*“Even so faith, if it hath not works,

is dead, being alone”*_ (James 2:17).

Faith requires a corresponding action; you prove

your faith by your actions. “Believe” is “pisteuō” in

Greek, which means to demonstrate your faith; to act

your faith. Whatever it is that you believe about Jesus

Christ is revealed in your actions. The Word, as it’s

given to us in the Scriptures, can be trusted. But for it

to be effective in your life, you have to do what it says.

Jesus said in John 14:15, “If you love me, keep my

Word.” The Word of God is for doing. James 1:22-25

puts it in a nutshell: “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.”

Acting the Word is where the power is; that’s

what profits you: “Therefore whosoever heareth these

sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him

unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock:

And the rain descended, and the floods came, and

the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell

not: for it was founded upon a rock. And every one

that heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them

not, shall be likened unto a foolish man, which built

his house upon the sand: And the rain descended,

and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat

upon that house; and it fell: and great was the fall of

it” (Matthew 7:24-27).

PRAYER

FURTHER STUDY:

James 2:18-19 & Mark 9:23

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES

TUESDAY 14 DECEMBER 2021

PASTOR CHRIS

TOPIC: CREATING WITH YOUR SPIRIT

KEY VERSE: A good man out of the good treasure

of the heart bringeth forth good

things: and an evil man out of the

evil treasure bringeth forth evil

things (Matthew 12:35).

God has given every human being the ability to

imagine. It’s a gift we all have from Him. And

it’s so important that you recognise the power of this

gift and how it can shape your life. Your imaginative

power is your creative ability. It doesn’t matter what

your circumstances may be today. Maybe you’ve

found yourself in the gutters of life, where you feel

defeated and hopeless; you can effect a change and

create the world you desire.

Even if you already have a great life, you can frame

a new one, a more glorious and excellent life. It begins

with knowing how to use your imaginative power.

Whatever you can imagine, you can accomplish. And

eventually, the sum total of your imagination, whether

positive or negative, determines the quality of your life

and personality.

Even in prayer, God wants you to use your

imaginative power, because He loves to always give

you ideas. He wants to grant you such extraordinary

visions that you naturally wouldn’t live on the ordinary

human plane. But He needs you to be willing to use

your own imagination, so you can receive whatever

He has to reveal.

For example, if you were running a mini shop and

you want to expand the scope of the business, you’ll

need to deploy your imaginative power. As you pray,

God can help you see a chain of businesses, even

though your present business is being conducted from

just a room, perhaps even in your basement.

You may wonder, “Lord, is this possible?” He’d

reply, “Yes, it’s possible; that’s why I showed it to

you; that’s why I made you see it.” Someone may ask,

“What if I don’t see anything as I pray?” In any case,

you already have the power to create; you can create

what you want! Some have the misconception that

they can’t create for themselves what they desire. They

believe visions should only come from God. But God

lives in you. So, from within, you can create what you

want; you can visualize whatever you desire and lay

hold on it. When you pray, your imaginative power

is a necessary ancillary tool for laying hold on what

you’re praying for. Glory to God!

*CONFESSION*

*I’m empowered by the Spirit to see the “unseen”; to

see the way God sees. I see myself living in the reality

of what the Word says about me, soaring on the wings

of the Spirit in a perpetual victory parade! I see myself

making progress with giant strides, knocking down

every obstacle on my way. I see myself a victor at

every count, prosperous, strong and healthy. Glory

to God forever!*

FURTHER STUDY:

2 Corinthians 4:17-18,

Philippians 4:8, Ecclesiastes 3:11 &

Matthew 12:35

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES

MONDAY 13 DECEMBER 2021

PASTOR CHRIS

TOPIC: THE BLESSING OF THE SCRIPTURES

KEY VERSE: Meditate upon these things; give thyself

wholly to them; that thy profiting may

appear to all (1 Timothy 4:15).

Some people admit to having “blue days”;

they’re excited sometimes, and at some other

times they’re depressed, unhappy and wish they could

end it all. If only such folks could get a hold of the

Word and draw their inspiration from the Scriptures;

it’ll make all the difference. I’m always inspired and

blessed by the Word; I don’t have any blue or down

days; I’m on top always; ever inspired!

The Bible says, “All scripture is given by inspiration

of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof,

for correction, for instruction in righteousness” (2 Timothy 3:16). Think about that! The Scripture is

given by the inspiration of God; that means it’s God

breathed. Then it says it’s profitable; meaning it gives

you the advantage.

It’s also for doctrine, meaning it teaches and

conditions you. It’s for reproof and correction: the

Word moulds your character and gives you a new

mindset. Finally, it’s an instruction manual for the life

of righteousness. No other material could be this good

for life. No other material could give you the advantage

and inspiration you need to win in life every day.

The seventeenth verse further tells us the result of

imbibing the Scriptures, applying yourself diligently to

the Scriptures. It says, “That the man of God may be

perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.”

The Blessing of the Holy Scriptures! They were given to position you to be very successful, thoroughly

furnished unto all good works—excellence; nothing

is left out.

I knew from a very young age that I was going

to be excellent in my life. I found some things in the

Scriptures that gave me the impression—the absolute

understanding—that I was going to be very successful.

It was like a programmed projectile; I knew where I

was going. The Word was given to programme my life

for success, for excellence, for prosperity in everything.

Didn’t you read about Abraham, Moses and David?

These men were successful in everything, through

God’s Word.

Likewise, through the inspiration of the Word, you

too can be successful, and there’s no question about it.

Study the Word for yourself. Give time to meditating on

the Scriptures; the result is a life of undeniable success,

ever-increasing glory, and unending prosperity. (Read Joshua 1:8 AMPC).

FURTHER STUDY: Joshua 1:8 AMPC,

Psalm 119:15-16 & Psalm 119:47-48

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES

SUNDAY 12 DECEMBER 2021

PASTOR CHRIS

TOPIC: THE KINGDOM IS YOURS

KEY VERSE: Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the

kingdom (Luke 12:32).

What a profound statement made by Jesus

in the verse above! However, when He

said it, He wasn’t addressing the new creation. God

isn’t “going to give” the Kingdom to you that are born

again; the Kingdom is yours. You were born into the

Kingdom; you’re an heir of the Kingdom. The Kingdom

belongs to you, because it belongs to Jesus and you’re

a joint-heir with Him.

Recall what He said in John 16:15: _*“All things

that the Father hath are mine…”*_; that includes the

Kingdom. Jesus lived the life of the Kingdom while

He was on earth, and that made Him a mystery to

the people of His day. He lived on a different plane.

His words and actions were different from what they

understood.

The Kingdom is your beloved country, the city

Abraham was looking for. The Bible says, _*“By faith

he sojourned in the land of promise, as in a strange

country, dwelling in tabernacles with Isaac and Jacob,

the heirs with him of the same promise: For he looked

for a city which hath foundations, whose builder and maker is God”*_ (Hebrews 11:9-10).

Now, if the Kingdom is yours, what could you

possibly be in need of? Jesus said in Luke 17:21, _*“…

behold, the kingdom of God is within you.”*_ He said,

“SEE that you carry the Kingdom; you’re not just in the Kingdom; the Kingdom is in you!” If the Kingdom is in

you, then it means all the treasures, riches, splendour

and glories of the Kingdom are also in you.

Can you see why you should never have a

mentality of lack, want and need? No wonder He said,

_*“…all things are yours”*- (1 Corinthians 3:21). What

God wants is that you live from the Kingdom; live the

Kingdom life and seek its glory and expansion.

*CONFESSION*

*The Kingdom is in me; therefore, all the treasures,

riches, splendour and glories of the Kingdom are

also in me! I live from the Kingdom and live the

Kingdom-life, seeking its glory and expansion. Today,

I see and declare success, prosperity, victory, health

and strength, by the power of the Holy Ghost! Amen.*

FURTHER STUDY:*

*James 2:5 AMPC*

_5- Listen, my beloved brethren: Has not God chosen those who are poor in the eyes of the world to be rich in faith and in their position as believers and to inherit the kingdom which He has promised to those who love Him?_

*Matthew 6:33*

_33- But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you._

*1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:*

Revelation 4 & Hosea 11-14

*2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:*

John 19:38-42 & 2 Chronicles 25