Rhapsody Of Realities

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONAL

THE MYSTERY OF THE GODHEAD

Monday, December 11th .
Pastor Chris

And great and important and weighty, we confess, is the hidden truth (the mystic secret) of godliness. He [God] was made visible in human flesh, justified and vindicated in the [Holy] Spirit, was seen by angels, preached among the nations, believed on in the world, [and] taken up in glory (1 Timothy 3:16 AMPC).

There’re those who due to lack of proper understanding of the Scriptures are confused about the deity of Jesus. The Scriptures are unambiguous about it. Even the portion we just read in our theme verse leaves no one in doubt as to the fact that the one being referred to as God is Jesus.

Some have asked, “If Jesus is God, how can He set Himself at His own right hand in the heavenly places as stated in Ephesians 1:19-20?” First, you have to understand the extraordinary nature of God in which He’s able to manifest Himself in different ways; it’s the mystery of His nature.

The Bible tells us about the divine nature of the Godhead in three persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit; one God, but manifests in three separate persons. We’re never going to see three Gods in Heaven, or three thrones with the Father sitting on one, the Son on another, and then the Holy Spirit on the third one; no! It’s only Jesus, because in Him dwells the fullness of the Godhead bodily (Colossians 2:9).

Colossians 1:19 says, “For it pleased the Father that in him should all fulness dwell.” Recall at the baptism of Jesus, as He came out of the water, the heavens opened, and the Holy Spirit descended on Jesus. Simultaneously, a voice spoke from heaven and said, “...This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased” (Matthew 3:17).

What an extraordinary manifestation of the three persons: The Son is baptized in water, and right away He’s filled with the Holy Spirit, and the Father speaks from heaven! The first time the angels saw God Almighty in a body was when Jesus was born in Bethlehem. The Bible says, “And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us...” (John 1:14). God became flesh and dwelt among us, and yet His presence and His voice would speak from heaven. Amazing!

CONFESSION

I worship the Lord Jesus, for in Him dwells all the fullness of the divine perfection, powers and attributes of divinity. Lord, you’re the complete embodiment of Deity, the outward expression or image of the invisible God. You’re the King eternal, gracious, loving and kind! I love you with all my heart! Blessed be your Name forever!

FURTHER STUDY: || 1 John 5:7 For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one. ||

|| Colossians 2:9 For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily. ||

|| Colossians 1:19 AMPC For it has pleased [the Father] that all the divine fullness (the sum total of the divine perfection, powers, and attributes) should dwell in Him permanently. ||

DAILY SCRIPTURE READING

1-Year Bible Reading Plan=> Revelation 3:7-22 & Hosea 7-10

2-Year Bible Reading Plan=> John 19:23-37 & 2 Chronicles 23-24

Rhapsody Of Realities
Sunday, 10th Dec 2023

REIGNING BY HIM

📖 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).

Many think that the verse above refers to us reigning with Jesus Christ in the sweet-by-and-by; no! It’s talking about us reigning—“kinging”—in the earth NOW by Jesus Christ. At the millennial reign, we will reign with Him; but today, we reign by Him or through Him. There’s a great difference between the two.

What Paul captures for us in Romans 5:17 is different from Revelation 20:6 which says, “…they shall be priests of God and of Christ, and shall reign with him a thousand years.” Notice that here, it says, “and shall reign with him….” The word “with” is translated from the Greek, “meta” which denotes to do something together with another or alongside. That's the one that's coming in the future. So, now, we're not reigning with Christ.

In Romans 5:17 the Greek word Dia' is used, which means 'by' or 'through.' Thus, we're reigning by or through Jesus NOW; we’re reigning in His Name. Hallelujah! We’re called to exercise dominion and to live as masters and victors in life through Jesus Christ. We reign over Satan, darkness, the world and all creation.

The actual Greek rendering of the word “reign” means “to king.” You’re supposed to be “kinging” in life. The Amplified translation says we “…reign as kings in life through the one Man Jesus Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed One).”

As we take up the responsibility of prayer, using the Name of Jesus and operating in His stead, we enforce the Father’s will in the earth, and establish His righteousness in the nations of the world!

PRAYER
In the Name of the Lord Jesus, I exercise dominion over circumstances and the spirits of darkness, for they are subject unto me. I enforce the heavenly Father’s will in the earth, and establish His righteousness, peace, prosperity, wholeness and wellness, in the nations of the world. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY
2 Timothy 2:12 Revelation 5:10 Ephesians 2:6-7

1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Revelation 2:18-3:1-6 & Hosea 3-6

2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
John 19:13-22 & 2 Chronicles 21-22

*❤️Rhapsody Of Realities❤️*

*Unrivalled Authority In His Name*

*Saturday, December 9th*

*Pastor Chris*

_*And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth (Matthew 28:18).*_

Some people brag about having authority in specific places, perhaps in a nation, city, street etc. For some, it’s even in classrooms, such that they become bullies and terrorize their classmates. But there’s one whose authority transcends the universe and extends to all of heaven, the earth, and under the earth. His Name is Jesus! Blessed be God!

The Bible says no one and nothing is exempted from His rule, His dominion and authority. *Ephesians 1:20-22 MSG* sheds more light on the unrivalled and unparalleled authority that He wields. It says, _*“...God raised him from death and set him on a throne in deep heaven, in charge of running the universe, everything from galaxies to governments, no name and no power exempt from his rule. And not just for the time being, but forever. He is in charge of it all, has the final word on everything...”*_

The most exhilarating part of this is the fact that His authority is given to us because we’re one with Him. We’re His seed and we prolong His days. He rules through us. *Isaiah 9:6* says, _*“...and the government shall be upon his shoulder...”*_ His shoulder refers to the Church— us; we’re His body in and through which He speaks and acts today.

This should help you understand why soon after He affirmed in *Matthew 28:18* that all authority is His both in heaven and in earth, He immediately charged us in the ensuing verse 19 to go and teach all nations. That’s extraordinary, because it means we sit on His seat. We function by His authority.

It’s the reason we can do the same works that He did. He gave us power and authority over all devils, and to cure diseases *(Luke 9:1).* Read what the Bible says in *Mark 16:17 NKJV:* _*“And these signs will follow those who believe: In My name they will cast out demons....”*_

You have unrivalled authority in the Name of Jesus to cast out devils and tame circumstances. There’s nothing you can’t do, and there’s no hopeless situation you can’t change. You can do all things in His Name. Hallelujah!

*PRAYER*

*Dear Father, I thank you for the unparalleled authority and power that the Lord Jesus has given to the Church, to exercise authority over devils, teach all nations and catapult many from the domains of darkness into the Kingdom of light. Thank you for the victory we have in Christ, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.*

*FURTHER STUDY*

*Ephesians 1:19-21 WNT*
and what the transcendent greatness of His power in us believers as seen in the working of His infinite might *20* when He displayed it in Christ by raising Him from the dead and seating Him at His own right hand in the heavenly realms, *21* high above all other government and authority and power and dominion, and every title of sovereignty used either in this Age or in the Age to come.

*Colossians 2:15*
[And] having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it.

*Philippians 2:9-11*
Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: *10* That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of [things] in heaven, and [things] in earth, and [things] under the earth; *11* And [that] every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ [is] Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

*Daily Scripture Reading*

*1-Year Bible Reading Plan:*
Revelation 2:1-17 & Hosea 1-2

*2-Year Bible Reading Plan:*
John 19:1-12 & 2 Chronicles 19-20

*****
Hello beloved, do you know that Jesus loves you and that he gave his life for you? If you're not yet born again,now is the time to do so.
It's simple...
Say the prayer below👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽

*PRAYER OF SALVATION...*

_“O Lord God, I believe with all my heart in Jesus Christ, Son of the living God. I believe He died for me and God raised Him from the dead. I believe He’s alive today. I confess with my mouth that Jesus Christ is the Lord of my life from this day. Through Him and in His Name, I have eternal life; I’m born again. Thank you Lord, for saving my soul! I’m now a child of God. Hallelujah!”_

*EXTRACT FROM: _Rhapsody Of Realities Daily Devotional_*

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONAL

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8TH 2023

WALK AS HE WALKED

But whoso keepeth his word, in him verily is the love of God perfected: hereby know we that we are in him. He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked ( 1 John 2:5-6).

PASTOR CHRIS OYAKHILOME

Being born again, the love of God is already perfected in us. His love is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who lives within us ( Romans 5:5). It’s no use praying, “O, Lord put more of your love in my heart!” No! You posses the fullness of God’s love in your heart . You can love as He loves. That’s why the Bible enjoins us to “…walk, even as he walked “( 1 John 2:6).

If you claim to abide in Christ, you should live as He did, emulate Him He was love personified.Ephesians 5:1-2 tells us to emulate Him in our love-walk: “Therefore be imitators of God as dear children. And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet- smelling aroma “(NKJV).

We can live, act and think like Him because we have the same life with Him. 1 Corinthians 2:16 says, “…But we have the mind of Christ.” So, like the Master, never be intimidated by circumstances. In every situation,manifest the glory and power of divinity. Nothing could limit Jesus. He exercised absolute dominion over the forces and elements of this world.

Never be intimidated by the challenges that you face, no matter how tough they are; walk as Jesus walked! Today, you’re the manifestation of Him, you’re the expression of Him .This is what true Christianity is - living the Christ - life - the unveiling and out working of Christ in and through you . Hallelujah!

PRAYER

Dear Father, I thank you for the profound truth of your word that’s building my life from glory to glory.Your love is perfected in my heart, and it flows through me to bring succour to a hurting world. I’m the expression and manifestation of Christ; His glory,power and righteousness today, in Jesus’Name.Amen.

📚FURTHER STUDY :
1 John 4: 16 ; 1 John 4:17 ; Ephesians 5:1-2 AMPC

1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Revelation 1 & Daniel 11-12

2 YEAR BIBLE Reading PLAN:
John 18: 28-40 & 2 Chronicles 17-18

Let’s write in the comments section how Pastor Chris has blessed and impacted your life.

Today is all about our father, mentor , teacher Pastor Chris Oyakhilome

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7TH 2023

HE SEES THE HEART

📖And he said unto them,Ye are they which justify yourselves before men; but God knoweth your hearts: for that which is highly esteemed among men is abomination in the sight of God ( Luke 16:15).

Oftentimes, we’ve witnessed certain people being promoted, honoured, esteemed, and respected by men.However, while men may promote and esteem from the outside, it is God who truly knows the heart. Luke16:15 tells us that what is highly esteemed among men is abomination in the sight of God.

Consider the case of Haman in the Bible, a wicked and malevolent fellow. Human served as an advisor to King Ahasuerus in the Persian Empire and was greatly respected and promoted to the highest- ranking office in the government.Yet, his heart was filled with hatred and evil intentions.

Haman’s wickedness was evident in his intense hatred for Mordecai, a Jewish man who refused to bow down to him. He even plotted to exterminate all the Jews and spearheaded a decree to annihilate them. But through the heartfelt prayers of the Jews,the Lord foiled his evil plans ,and in the end, Haman faced the consequences of his wickedness.

Jeremiah 17:10 reminds us that God searches the heart and examines the mind, getting to the root of things.He sees men as they truly are, not as they pretend to be. Similarly, 1 Samuel 16:7 tells us that God looks beyond outward appearances and sees the heart.

So, as you journey through life , be mindful of your heart and intentions. Don’t deceive yourself, thinking that you can deceive others, for the Bible says God cannot be mocked . Let your heart be filled with His righteousness, love, and compassion,for that’s what matters most to God.

PRAYER
Dear Father, I thank you for guiding me to walk in faith,hope, love, and humility. Thank you for sanctifying my heart to serve you passionately, pleasing you in all things, as I walk in your perfect will,in Jesus’Name.Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:
1 Samuel 16:7 But the Lord said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the Lord seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the Lord looketh on the heart.

Proverbs 16:2 All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the Lord weigheth the spirits.

Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.

1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Jude & Daniel 9-10

2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
John18:19-27 & 2 Chronicles 15-16

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6TH 2023

HEIRS OF HIS KINGDOM

📖…Jesus came into Galilee , preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God , And saying , The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand…(Mark 1:14-15).

The Lord Jesus brought and offered the Kingdom to the Jews ; He preached to them saying , “ The kingdom of God is at hand” ( Matthew 3:2 ;Matthew 4: 17 ;Mark 1: 14 - 15 ; Luke 10:9) .

However, they rejected His message and turned down His offer of the kingdom.As a result, He declared to them , “Therefore I tell you that the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people who will produce it’s fruit”(Matthew 21:43 NIV).

The kingdom was offered, and all those who accepted its message received eternal life . Christians are those who have accepted the message of the kingdom , received eternal life into their spirits , and are now members- citizens and heirs of that kingdom.

No wonder the Bible tells us in Romans 8:16 -17 ( NKJV), “The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are the children of God , and if children, then heirs - -heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him , that we may also be glorified together.”

Despite living in a world filled with wickedness and evil, He has granted us this extraordinary privilege to be heirs of His kingdom . We’re not of this world . We don’t belong in Satan’s realm ; we’re not under Satan’s jurisdiction or authority .

The Bible says in Colossians 1:13 that God has delivered us from the power of darkness and translated us into the kingdom of His Love -son .Blessed be God! Also , He’s made us kings and priests in His glorious Kingdom to produce fruits of the Kingdom- fruits of righteousness and eternal life.

We’re the ones Peter referred to when he said , “ But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people ; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who had called you out of darkness into his marvelous light” (1 Peter 2:9).Hallelujah!

PRAYER
Dear Father, I thank you for making me an heir of your glorious Kingdom.I recognize that I have received eternal life and have become a citizen and member of this Kingdom; therefore, I’m alienated from the depravities ,corruption and decadence in this present world. I’m enthroned with you , far above principalities and powers, in Jesus’Name. Amen


📚FURTHER STUDY :
Romans 8: 16-17 AMPC ; Ephesians 1:18-21 ; Colossians 1:13

1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
3 John & Daniel 7-8

2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
John 18: 10-18 & 2 Chronicles 13-14

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5TH 2023

WE GIVE VENT TO HIS WILL

But test and prove all things ( until you can recognize) what is good ,( to that ) hold fast (1 Thessalonians 5: 21 AMPC).

In Romans chapter 12, the Spirit of God, through the Apostle Paul, lets us in on something absolutely remarkable. He says, "And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God" (Romans 12:2). How do you renew your mind?

It's by changing your way of thinking, exchanging your thoughts for God's thoughts. And when that happens, you'll be able to "prove" the good, the acceptable and the perfect will of God.

The English rendering of the word "prove" doesn't give us the best expression of what the Spirit conveys in that verse. The Greek word is "dokimazō"; and it means to examine or scrutinize. It parallels the activities at the customs service section at the entry port of any country. Passengers are scrutinized, and in high-alert cases sophisticated machines are used to provide animated images of suspicious items. At that moment, the traveller's eligibility is ascertained either for entry or denial into that country.

You're God's man or woman who decides, after scrutinizing, to allow only things that are consistent with the good, acceptable and perfect will of the Father to come into
your world. This is easy to understand because we are His righteous ones; we give vent to His glory; we give vent to His will. It's our calling. Hallelujah!

Recall the words of the Master in Matthew 16:19: ".. whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven." When you disallow or permit something on earth, heaven gives the authority and backs what you've said.

Consciously and vehemently refuse the works of evil and forbid them in your nation, in your body, family, job and around you. Allow only the divine realities of the Kingdom into your world. It begins with the renewing or transformation of your mind. With a renewed mind, you'll think, permit and express only God's thoughts, His righteousness, love, kindness, joy and peace in your life and your environment. Hallelujah!

PRAYER
Dear Father, I'm yielded to the transforming power of your Word, enabled to discern and walk in your perfect will always. I'm your agent in the earth, allowing only that which aligns with your perfect will to come into this world and vehemently forbidding anything contrary to your purpose, in Jesus' Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:
Matthew 16:19 I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven; and whatever you bind (declare to be improper and unlawful) on earth must be what is already bound in heaven; and whatever you loose (declare lawful) on earth must be what is already loosed in heaven.

Philippians 4:8 Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice.

1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
2 John & Daniel 5-6

2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
John 18:1-9 & 2 Chronicles 11-12

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES
MONDAY 4TH DECEMBER 2023

REDEMPTION AND CHRISTIANITY

📖....Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life (Romans 6:4).

Many don't realize that the Christian isn't actually the "redeemed" If Christianity were all about redemption or salvation from sin, there wouldn't have been the need for Jesus to rise from the dead. His death on the Cross would have been enough; it paid for all our sins and guaranteed complete propitiation. But that's redemption and not Christianity.

Redemption refers to saving someone by paying a price. So when Jesus died, He paid the price for man's redemption with His own life; He did that for all humanity, not for Christians. The Christian is the result of Christ's resurrection, not His death.

This should make it clearer: when Jesus hung on the Cross, in the mind of God, every human person was hanging on the Cross too (in Him), for He was our substitute. When He cried out, "It is finished" and gave up the ghost, we also died in Him. Hallelujah! Now, when He came out of the grave, when He resurrected, we were also in Him.

resurrection of Jesus Christ gave us something far beyond redemption; it ushered us into a newness of life. We've been raised up together with Christ (Ephesians 2:6).

Romans 10:9 lets us know that salvation comes by believing in the resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ and the subsequent confession of His lordship. A Christian, therefore, is one who identifies with the resurrected Christ.

Thus, just as Christ was raised from the dead into a newness of life, the Christian has no past. That's why the Bible says in 2 Corinthians 5:17: "Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature..."; meaning that he is a new species, one that never existed before.

Being born again, therefore, you're not the "redeemed"; you're the fruit of the redemptive work of Christ. Redemption was consummated with His death, but Christianity came from the resurrection. Hallelujah!

CONFESSION
Just as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, l also have been raised into a newness of life to walk therein. I'm a new creation, conscious that I've been raised together with Christ and made to sit together with Him in the place of victory, authority, and dominion forever, in Jesus' Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY
2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, He is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.

Galatians 2:20 I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.

Romans 10:9-10 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. 10 For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.

DAILY SCRIPTURE READING
1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
1 John 5 & Daniel 3-4

2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
John 17:22-26 & 2 Chronicles 9-10

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES
SUNDAY, 3RD DECEMBER

ABSOLUTE DOMINION OVER THE ADVERSARY

And he said unto them, I beheld Satan as lightning fall from heaven (Luke 10:18 ).

Genesis 3 tells us that the serpent beguiled Eve. He is further described as "the Devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the whole world" (Revelation 12:9). In the 10th verse of Revelation 12, he is called "...the accuser of our brethren....Peter, in 1 Peter 5:8 calls him your adversary: "Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion,walketh about, seeking whom he may devour."

An adversary is an enemy, an opponent, an opposer. Some people are trying to make Satan look good by introducing new songs with lyrics that portray him as your friend. Don't be deceived; Satan is not and could never be your friend! He's your adversary, howbeit, a defeated one.

The Apostle Paul in 2 Corinthians 4:3-4 pens another identity of Satan's personality, referring to him as the god of this world. But thanks be unto God; you're not of this world! You don't belong in Satan's jurisdiction; therefore, he's not in any way a factor, because you're superior to him; give him no place or chance in your life.

You have dominion over Satan and the rulers of darkness to keep them defeated, to keep them subdued under your feet.The Lord Jesus 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."

Your dominion and authority over the adversary and adversities is supreme; it's incontestable; recognize it and exercise it always.

PRAYER
Dear Father, I'm not deceived by Satan's lies, manipulations, tricks, schemes and strategies or enticed by his deceitful ways. I stand firm in the truth of the Word and resist him in truth and in faith; I walk on in the victory I have in Christ,living above all the negativities of this world, in Jesus' Name.Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:
Ephesians 6:12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.

1 John 4:4; Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.

James 4:7 Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
1 John 4 & Daniel 1-2

2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
John 17:11-21 & 2 Chronicles 7-8

*❤️Rhapsody Of Realities❤️*

*It’s For The Benefit Of The Church*

*Friday, December 1st*

*Pastor Chris*

*_“…He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His [own] right hand in the heavenly [places], Far above all rule and authority and power and dominion and every name that is named [above every title that can be conferred], not only in this age and in this world, but also in the age and the world which are to come” (Ephesians 1:20-21 AMPC)._*

Many today still don’t understand the authority that’s vested in the Name of Jesus and the power of attorney given to us to use it. That’s why they’ve never fully enjoyed the benefits of it. Jesus has a Name that’s superior to all titles of authority in this world and in the next. So learn to use His Name.

The Weymouth New Testament describes the transcendent greatness of His power and might, the supremacy and dominion of His Name, His reign and glory both in this age and in the age to come. He’s in the *_“…heavenly realms, high above all other government and authority and power and dominion, and every title of sovereignty used either in this Age or in the Age to come”_ (Ephesians 1:18-21).*
The most beautiful part is that His authority, rulership, reign and dominion are for the good of the Church: *_“…Christ rules over all forces, authorities, powers, and rulers. He rules over all beings in this world and will rule in the future world as well. God has put all things under the power of Christ, and for the good of the church he has made him the head of everything”_ (Ephesians 1:21-22 CEV).*

He is all that He is for our advantage. His Name wields all the power that it wields for our benefit: *_“God has put all things under the authority of Christ, and he gave him this authority for the benefit of the church”_ (Ephesians 1:22 NLT).*

Never live as a victim. Don’t live an ordinary life. Use the Name of Jesus. He said, *_“All authority is given unto me in heaven and in earth.”_* Then on the basis of that authority, He said, *_“Go ye therefore…”_ (Matthew 28:18-19).* Devils, angels, life, death, hell, the world, circumstances, living and non-living things hear and respond to us in His Name. Therefore, be conscious of the transcendent greatness of His Name; live and do all things in His Name *(Colossians 3:17).*

*CONFESSION*

*The Lord Jesus is set in the heavenly places, far above all rule and authority and power and dominion and every name that’s named. Therefore, all of nature, angels and demons hear and obey when I speak, because I stand and speak in the authority of Jesus Christ. Glory to God!*

*FURTHER STUDY*

*Isaiah 45:23*
I have sworn by myself, the word is gone out of my mouth in righteousness, and shall not return, That unto me every knee shall bow, every tongue shall swear.

*Ephesians 1:17-23 AMPC*
[For I always pray to] the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, that He may grant you a spirit of wisdom and revelation [of insight into mysteries and secrets] in the [deep and intimate] knowledge of Him, *18* By having the eyes of your heart flooded with light, so that you can know and understand the hope to which He has called you, and how rich is His glorious inheritance in the saints (His set-apart ones), *19* And [so that you can know and understand] what is the immeasurable and unlimited and surpassing greatness of His power in and for us who believe, as demonstrated in the working of His mighty strength, *20* Which He exerted in Christ when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His [own] right hand in the heavenly [places], *21* Far above all rule and authority and power and dominion and every name that is named [above every title that can be conferred], not only in this age and in this world, but also in the age and the world which are to come. *22* And He has put all things under His feet and has appointed Him the universal and supreme Head of the church [a headship exercised throughout the church], *23* Which is His body, the fullness of Him Who fills all in all [for in that body lives the full measure of Him Who makes everything complete, and Who fills everything everywhere with Himself].

*Daily Scripture Reading*

*1-Year Bible Reading Plan:*
1 John 2:15-3:1-10 & Ezekiel 45-46

*2-Year Bible Reading Plan:*
John 16:23-33 & 2 Chronicles 3-4

*****
Hello beloved, do you know that Jesus loves you and that he gave his life for you? If you're not yet born again,now is the time to do so.
It's simple...
Say the prayer below👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽

*PRAYER OF SALVATION...*

_“O Lord God, I believe with all my heart in Jesus Christ, Son of the living God. I believe He died for me and God raised Him from the dead. I believe He’s alive today. I confess with my mouth that Jesus Christ is the Lord of my life from this day. Through Him and in His Name, I have eternal life; I’m born again. Thank you Lord, for saving my soul! I’m now a child of God. Hallelujah!”_

*EXTRACT FROM: _Rhapsody Of Realities Daily Devotional_*