Don’t Ignore The Holy Spirit – Tuesday September 13, 2011 – Pastor Chris

And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you forever (John 14:16).

Listening to the Holy Spirit and following His leading and guidance is so important in the life of every child of God. Many today have gotten into the wrong jobs, wrong relationships and made terrible decisions because they ignored the counsel of the Holy Spirit. God the Father is in heaven, and so is the Lord Jesus. But the Holy Spirit is here with us, as the administrator of the grace of Jesus Christ and the love of God in our lives today. He’s the one that makes the presence of the Lord Jesus real to us. He communicates the mind of the Father to everyone who has received Him.

No wonder Jesus, before His ascension said, “And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abode with you for ever” (John 14:16). Those who ignore the Holy Spirit can’t experience God’s love in reality. Life, without the Holy Spirit, is unexciting, hard, rough and tough. Someone once said, “The Christian life is very challenging; it’s fraught with too many problems.” Well, that’s for the one who ignores the Spirit. I’ve been a Christian for a long time and for me, it’s been a smooth sail, from glory to glory! My experience of life has been that of consistent progress, unending success and recurrent victory. It’s an awesome, wonderful and glorious experience, if you learn to walk with the Holy Spirit.

When you’re acquainted with the Holy Spirit you won’t consider any challenge you might face as obstacles to your faith; you’ll see them as bread. James 1:2 says count it all joy when you fall into divers tests. Why? There’s one living in you that helps you win and puts you over all of life’s challenges: “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” (1 John 4:4). The Holy Spirit was sent to help you live the overcoming life, and bear you up in times of weaknesses and limitations (Romans 8:26); never ignore him.

Recognize the personal ministry of the Holy Spirit in your life and learn to walk with Him. He’s more concerned and passionate about your success than you could ever be. And as you yield to Him, He’ll perfect all that concerns you and lead you from glory to glory.

Prayer

Thank you dear Spirit of God for you presence, power and ministry in my life! I recognize and acknowledge you as the One at work in me, causing me to make progress and excel in my faith-walk; leading me in greater levels of glory! I thank you for making me a success, and for bringing beauty into my life, in Jesus’ Name’ Amen.

Further Study

John 16:13

Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.

Daily Scripture Reading

1 Year Bible 2 Corinthians 12

Reading plan Ecclesiastes 3-5



2 Year Bible Luke 22:44-53

Reading Plan 2 Samuel 1



Rhapsody of Realities Pastor Chris Oyakhilome

yookos is rich, especially for christians

The Gospel Of The Kingdom – Wednesday September 7, 2011 – Pastor Chris

And this gospel of the Kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations and then shall the end come (Matthew 24:14).

In the verse above Jesus didn’t say, “And the gospel of the Kingdom shall be preached in all the world.” Rather, He says “This Gospel of the Kingdom.” Using the demonstrative adjective “this,” He refers to a particular Gospel, and a particular kingdom – the Kingdom of God. Jesus came preaching not just any gospel, but “this Gospel of the Kingdom.” That means there’s a definite Gospel for us to preach as Christians.

The prophets came with their own gospels. John the Baptist came with a gospel; a gospel of repentance to the Jews. But when Jesus came, He preached a different message: “Now after that John was put in prison, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God” (Mark 1:14). This lets you know that the gospel you’re to embrace and preach; the Gospel you’re to believe, accept and live by is the Gospel of the Kingdom. But then what is the Kingdom of God?

The Kingdom of God isn’t a place; it’s the reign of God where He exercises His Lordship and expresses His glory and goodness. It’s not a physical Kingdom but a spiritual one, and this is why the Lord Jesus told the people not to look for it anywhere: “And when he was demanded of the Pharisees, when the kingdom of God should come, he answered them and said, The kingdom of God cometh not with observation: neither shall they say, Lo here! or, lo there! for, behold, the kingdom of God is within you” (Luke 17:20-21).

God’s plan is to set up His Kingdom in men’s hearts. The Gospel of the Kingdom therefore is the announcement that it’s now possible for all men to have God’s Kingdom set up in their hearts. This wasn’t possible in the days of Abraham, Moses, Elijah, and David. But now, in Christ Jesus, it’s possible for anyone who believes on His Name to receive the life, presence, beauty and glory of God in his heart. It’s now possible for God to be at home in your heart and set up His headquarters in you! What a great blessing this is!

God wants the whole world to know they can have the Kingdom of God set up in their hearts. No wonder He says in Ecclesiastes 3:11 that He has set eternity in the hearts of men. The Kingdom is in your heart, and you operate in it by functioning according to God’s Word.

Prayer

Dear Father, thank you for entrusting me with the Gospel of the Kingdom, and for setting up eternity in my heart! I take this same message to everyone in my world today, and as I do, their eyes are open to see the realities of the Kingdom, and the great life you’ve ordained for them, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.


Further Study

Mark 1:14-15

Now after that John was put in prison, 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: repent ye, and believe the gospel.


Matthew 9:35

And Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every sickness and every disease among the people.


Daily Scripture Reading

1 Year Bible 2 Corinthians 6:3-7:1

Reading plan Proverbs 20-21


2 Year Bible Luke 21:20-28

Reading Plan 1 Samuel 26


Rhapsody of Realities Pastor Chris Oyakhilome

Yes yesterday was awesome but tomorrow will be better

See The Beauty In Sinners – Sunday September 4, 2011 – Pastor Chris


For the Son of man is come to save that which was lost (Matthew 18:11).

T.L Osborn once made a striking statement during a conference many years ago, as he reviewed the spiritual condition of China. He was concerned about the millions of people in that nation at the time who didn’t know Jesus. As he ministered, it got to a point his voice broke, and addressing the young people in the congregation, he said, “Young people, may God make China beautiful to you.” I was touched by what he said. It got me thinking, and then I realized that really, until God makes the sinners beautiful to you, and you see their true value, you may never be able to reach them with the love of Christ.

It’s like the story of Michelangelo who went into a shop and saw a stone. The shop keeper said, “Nobody wants that stone. Why are you interested in it?” But the famous Renaissance sculptor replied, “I see an angel in the stone.” He saw what he could make out of a stone, and till date, he’s celebrated for creating the world’s marble wonder – the famous statue of David. I pray that God will open your eyes to see the beauty in the sinners around you.

Think for a moment, how one who was as injurious as Saul of Tarsus, could become such a wonderful apostle of Christ! Imagine the vast potentials for the Gospel that would have been lost had God not intervened to get him converted. It’s important that you look beyond the deeds of the unsaved around you and consider what they could become through the power of the Gospel. See the beauty in them and their potential greatness, for the Word of God has the ability to transform any life.

This kind of thinking would motivate you to preach the Gospel to every sinner. Remember, you’re the custodian of eternal verities. God has invested so much in you and has made you His partner in reaching others. You’re His steward of the Gospel message; and that’s the only message that can bring salvation to the sinner. So reach out today and bless your world with the message of Christ’s salvation.

Prayer

Dear Father, thank you for making me a custodian of the Gospel message, the only message that can save the sinner, and bring them into eternal life. I rejoice to know that you’ve counted me faithful and worthy to commit this blessed Gospel into my trust. I’m enabled by your Spirit to take the Gospel to the unsaved around me today in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Further Study

Romans 1:16

For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.



Daily Scripture Reading

1 Year Bible 2 Corinthians 2:5-3:1-6

Reading plan Proverbs 14-15



2 Year Bible Luke 20:39-47

Reading Plan 1 Samuel 23



Rhapsody of Realities Pastor Chris Oyakhilome

@myjoe
do you mean to the police?

Take Charge! – Saturday September 3, 2011 – Pastor Anita


And the spirit of the LORD shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the LORD (Isaiah 11:2).



When you study the great prophets of old, you will discover that many of them were persecuted at one time or the other because of the Word of God they stood for. For example, the Prophet Jeremiah was persecuted by those around him for preaching against their wickedness, to the extent that he was put in prison. He almost became weakened and discouraged as a result of this. But eventually, he couldn’t hold still anymore. He took charge by the power of God’s Spirit and declared God’s Word without fear or intimidation: “Then I said, I will not make mention of him, nor speak any more in his name. But his word was in mine heart as a burning fire shut up in my bones, and I was weary with forbearing, and I could not stay” (Jeremiah 20:9).

From our opening scripture, the first of the seven Spirits of God mentioned by the prophet Isaiah is the Spirit of the Lord; that’s the Spirit of dominion. His ministry in you is to impart boldness to your spirit. He anoints you with power for service, and causes you to take charge of situations. When He takes charge of your life, timidity goes out the window.

In the Book of Acts, when persecution broke out against the early Church, the Bible says they lifted their voices in one accord and prayed to the Lord: “And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled together; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they spake the word of God with boldness” (Acts 4:31). No wonder when Peter who was once timid spoke, the rulers, religious leaders and scholars were fascinated by his boldness and took notice that he had been with Jesus (Acts 4:13).

When you received the Holy Spirit, you were imparted with boldness and dominion to achieve supernatural things. You were enabled to preach the Gospel and declare your faith openly without fear. Remember, God has not given you the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind (2 Timothy 1:7)

So take charge and dominate your environment.

Confession

I walk in dominion today because the Spirit of the Lord has mantled my heart and imparted divine courage to my spirit. Nothing in this world can stop or intimidate me from fulfilling my ministry of reconciliation committed to me by God. I manifest the glory of God’s Kingdom everywhere I go today, in Jesus Name.

Further Study

2 Timothy 1:7

For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.



Acts 1:8

But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.

Daily Scripture Reading

1 Year Bible 2 Corinthians 1-2:1-4

Reading plan Proverbs 12-13



2 Year Bible Luke 20:27-38

Reading Plan 1 Samuel 22



Rhapsody of Realities Pastor Anita Oyakhilome

manakeagie:

Mabell May God surely Bless you , I love your daily devotions , they bless me and give a brand start for daily work,

thank you so much.
its good to hear such testimonies

Be The Best Of You – Friday September 2, 2011 – Pastor Chris

I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvelous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well (Psalm 139:14).



I’m always excited to read this verse of scripture. It describes the peculiarity and uniqueness of every child of God. You’re the Father’s pride; a creation of wonder. There’s so much God has put within your system that makes you a peculiar treasure of inestimable value.

In Genesis chapter 12:2, God said to Abraham, “And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing:” You’re the seed of Abraham now that you’re in Christ: “if ye be Christ’s, then are ye Abraham’s seed” (Galatians 3:29). By virtue of being Abraham’s seed not only are you blessed, you’re also a blessing. You carry the blessing with you and have become a dispenser of blessings everywhere you go. No wonder 1 Peter 2:9 declares: “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 hath called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.”

Take some time today and meditate on who you are in Christ Jesus! You’re God’s perfectly crafted masterpiece; His complete and thoroughly finished product. You’ve been set forth to manifest His glory and show forth His praises to the world around you. Your responsibility now is to be the best of you for God. You’re the only one of you that He has. He’s never had another one like you; He doesn’t have another like you, and will never have another like you. That’s how unique you are. Therefore, be a success for Him! Be the best of you for Him, and give Him your all.

Prayer

Dear heavenly Father, I ascribe all glory, honour and majesty to your great and wonderful Name! Thank you for making me a peculiar treasure, separated unto you to bring you glory! I release myself to you and declare that by the power of your Spirit, your purpose for my life is fulfilled, to the glory and praise of your Name. Amen.

Further Study

1 Peter 2:9 AMP

But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a dedicated nation, [God's] own purchased, special people, that you may set forth the wonderful deeds and display the virtues and perfections of Him Who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.

Daily Scripture Reading

1 Year Bible 1 Corinthians 16

Reading plan Proverbs 10-11

2 Year Bible Luke 20:19-26

Reading Plan 1 Samuel 21



Rhapsody of Realities Pastor Chris Oyakhilome

“Just Walk Out!” – Thursday September 1, 2011 – Pastor Chris

And if Christ be in you, the body is dead because of sin; but the Spirit is life because of righteousness (Romans 8:10).

The Bible tells us how on a certain day, the Apostle Peter went through the quarters, visiting the saints at Lydda. There he found a certain man named Aeneas, who was sick of the palsy and was bedridden for eight long years. He had received the Gospel in that condition and believed in Jesus Christ. But when Peter came to him and saw him lying paralyzed on the bed, he said: “Aeneas, Jesus maketh thee whole: arise, and make thy bed” (Acts 9:34), and immediately the man stood up healed.

Peter didn’t pray for the man; he didn’t have to. All he did was to give him the Gospel in a nutshell; he said “Aeneas, Jesus makes you well.” That’s what the Gospel message can do in the life of anyone who receives it. Peter realized that the life of Christ in Aeneas was all the latter needed to overcome paralysis. No wonder our opening scriptures says, “And if Christ be in you, the body is dead because of sin; but the Spirit is life because of righteousness” (Romans 8:10).

As a Christian you can walk out of any condition that’s contrary to the Word of God concerning you. You don’t have any business remaining one more day in that painful, pitiful or unfavourable condition! Just get up and walk out of it. You can walk out of sickness, poverty, lack and want! All you have to do is stop thinking, talking and acting like the man who’s sick, poor and in lack. On the contrary, start thinking and talking and acting like the man who is healthy, strong, rich, prosperous and victorious in Christ Jesus! That’s the way to walk out of your limitations.

Those around you may have known you as the man or woman who always complained of being broke or sick, but now, you’ve changed your language and mannerisms! All they hear you say now is who you are in Christ; you’ve walked out on the devil and the imitations of life! Glory to God!

Prayer

Dear Father, I rejoice exceedingly for the grace and ability you’ve given me in Christ Jesus. By that ability I’m able to do all things and walk out of every unpleasant circumstance. Christ in me is my hope and assurance, victory and faith in Christ Jesus. Blessed be God!

Further Study

Philippians 4:13

I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

Mark 9:23

Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth.



Daily Scripture Reading

1 Year Bible 1 Corinthians 15:35-58

Reading plan Proverbs 8-9



2 Year Bible Luke 20:9-18

Reading Plan 1 Samuel 20



Rhapsody of Realities Pastor Chris Oyakhilome

Some days ago, we heard of the crisis in Jos, Plateau state.
It started with riots but eneded with people dead and properties destroyed
It was all over the papers and tv stations
Christians were after moslems this time around, saying they wanted to pay back for the death of their loved ones by moslems

I stand to say this, in as much as it hurts so much to see loved ones suffer and die ruthlessly, is there a need for this retaliation?
Does the bible agree with this, is it scriptural?
is this the best way payback?

wisdom, how do you mean?

Program Your Spirit For Success – Wednesday August 31, 2011 – Pastor Chris

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).

After you’ve come to Christ and are born again, the next thing is to build your faith with the Word so your spirit will be programmed for success and victory. A Christian who doesn’t programme his spirit with the Word won’t enjoy a life of victory. He’ll be amongst those who say, “I don’t know why bad things always happen to me; after all, “I’m a Christian.” The problem is he hasn’t programmed his spirit with the Word.

It’s like giving birth to a child and locking the child away in a room, only to bring him out among people who are lame. Even though that child wasn’t crippled, he’ll never walk because his senses haven’t been trained to respond to upright motion. So a man could be born again, be regular in church, help others, and be very kind-hearted, yet not experience the best of his inheritance in Christ. Even if he gets ministers of God to pray for him, it still wouldn’t amount to much if he hasn’t programmed his own spirit for the glorious life.

How do you programme your spirit? It’s by learning and talking God’s talk. One of those verses of Scripture you need to learn is 2 Corinthians 5:17: “Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creation: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.” To be in Christ means to be born again, so this verse is referring to you. It says now that you’re in Christ, you’re a new creation. You’re not going to be; you already are a new kind of man – a new species. Old things – sicknesses, limitations, and failures – are passed away.

This is God’s talk. God’s Word is His thoughts clothed with vocabulary. So to programme your spirit, you have to talk God’s Word. Affirm all those glorious things He has said about you. Say continually “I’m a new creation, born anew into a life of victory, glory and prosperity! Failure, disappointment and defeat are all passed away, behold, I have a brand new life of greatness and success.”

Confession

I’m born again; therefore I put off the old man and all his carnal desires. I yield myself to the programming of the Spirit through the Word of God and by so doing my progress is assured. Praise God!

Further Study

Ephesians 4:21-24

If so be that ye have heard him, and have been taught by him, as the truth is in Jesus: That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts; And be renewed in the spirit of your mind; And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness.

Colossians 3:9-10

Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds; And have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him:



Daily Scripture Reading

1 Year Bible 1 Corinthians 15:1-34

Reading plan Proverbs 5-7



2 Year Bible Luke 20:1-8

Reading Plan 1 Samuel 19



Rhapsody of Realities Pastor Chris Oyakhilome

Diane Maartens

Ehen! but what about the little or new born babies that have not started giving, do they have angels as well or they don'y deserve it yet

there'll always be a judas

Joagbaje:

It is advisable when two Christians in the same church enters a deal for the pastor to get involved. Or if a member of the church approaches another member for big businesses, it may be a smart thing to let the pastor know . Apart from prayer and counselling , he  knows who is who to a great extent and may advice against doing business with some people who may have tendency of not  honouring their words.

but in the case where they did not involve the pastor initially, what then should they do when the business goes bad?

free123:

Honestly and seriously, issue of dupe should not arise in any christian's life. Where that arises, the individual involved should re-examine his christian life.
Be that as it may, the issue should be settled amicably. If reporting it to the pastor will be of help, okay. But i will not buy the idea of involving the police

maybe i should say[b] cheat[/b] then

psalm 138:8 The LORD will perfect that which concerneth me: thy mercy, O LORD, endureth for ever: forsake not the works of thine own hands

Having the above in mind, christians don't need to worry or fret
We should be confidient about the love of God

1Jo 3:16 Hereby perceive we the love of God, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren
He loves us so much, he sent Jesus to go through the process on the cross

He love us so much He does not want us to be unhappy
Ro 8:39 Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Now when a christian has this at the back of his mind, nothing can make him possess and habit negative thoughts because as far as he is concerned, he has the greatest back up in life

But ye are come unto mount Sion, and unto the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to an innumerable company of angels,heb 12:22

Angels are given to christians to both minister to them or for them
their minstry can only come to play when the individual they are assigned to recognises their ministry
or the individual is a dangerous and consistent giver and
Also, the higher a christian goes spiritually, the more angels are added to him/her
A lot of christians have had great encounters with angels.

I heard of one, so i'm going to share it here

A brother in church was travelling with his fiance and they ran out of fuel somewhere around the eastern part of the country
they managed to approach a filling station but on getting there the station had closed, as at this time, it had gotten dark
suddenly, the gateman came out and hurriedly told them not to stay there but to leave immediately as that place was known for its notorious activities like eating human flesh.

The said brother was short of words as he noticed a young guy cross the road making calls. Suddenly, a bike stopped not to far from his car and dropped somebody and like play left, came back and dropped another passenger.

Out of no where a bus drove towards him and stopped by his car. He knew salvation had arrived and urged his fiance to board the bus thinking it was a commercial bus but on getting close to the bus, he noticed there were heavily built men and huge looking men in the bus and they were carrying guns too!

Oh my God! What have i gotten myself into he thought

Then he heard the driver talk him out of his shock. The driver asked him what the matter was and he said fuel, immediately, the driver brought out a jerrican filled with fuel and gave him to fill his tank.
Still in shock, he collected it as everybody looked on and, expecting the driver to drive on, he thanked him but the driver insisted on waiting for him to fill it up.

After he did that, they asked him and his fiance to enter their car, start it and drive in front of them, which he did.

Dear nairalanders, according to this dear brother, some few minuites latter, when he looked into his mirror, the bus that was driving behind him very few minuites ago was no where to be found with no trace at all!

He couldn't believe his eyes and wondered at such a miracle.

What an experience he had had, he immediately knew his angels had visited him

Dear Nairalanders,
What happens when two christians in the same church do a business deal and one dupes the other?
should the defaulting christian be arrested, sued to court or should the case be reported to the pastor and
left for him to handle?

sincere responses pls

InesQor:

No, Jesus was speaking against giving excuses (like the man did) in the light of weighty matters of faith and growth in God.

you can't pay viloence with violence

Your Words Release Spirit-power! – Monday August 29, 2011 – Pastor Chris

A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit (Proverbs 15:4).

The most potent force in the universe is the force of words. Through them, God created the entire world; He framed everything with His words, and lets us know we can do the same. Words release spirit-power. In Genesis 1, the Bible shows how the earth was a chaotic mass and the Spirit of God moved over the face of the deep. He incubated upon the face of the waters as a hen would brood over its eggs, but no change was obvious until God spoke.

When He spoke, He released spirit-power through words and whatever He said became. When He said “Let there be light,” spirit-power was released and light suddenly came forth out of darkness. In John 6:63, Jesus said, “…the words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life.” This is very important. Everyone releases spirit when he speaks, but not everyone releases life. In fact, many people release death all the time into their lives, families, finances, business and future when they speak, without knowing it. Proverbs 18:21 says, “Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.”

That God gave us the ability to speak is evidence of His great love for us, for He gave us the tool to frame our worlds to conform to His perfect will. We’re the products of words. Words – the right words – build us, and programme us for success, victory and progress. But the wrong words destroy a man’s life. It matters the kind of words you speak about yourself. Speak only lifting – Spirit-inspired words that give life – not words that destroy. Remember, your tomorrow will be a reflection of the words you speak today, so speak life-giving words.

Prayer

Dear Father, thank you for giving me the ability to speak words of power that produce life. I speak peace, progress, prosperity and health concerning my life. My life is for your glory, solely dedicated to doing your will and making your Name known in the earth, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Further Study

Proverbs 10:11

The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.


Proverbs 15:23

A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it!



Daily Scripture Reading

1 Year Bible 1 Corinthians 13

Reading plan Proverbs 1-2



2 Year Bible Luke 19:28-40

Reading Plan 1 Samuel 17



Rhapsody of Realities Pastor Chris Oyakhilome

hmmmm
what can we say?

justhappy:



If God created everything, he also created and could destroy/put an end to, suffering, the devil, evil, pain, hunger, disease etc. He can because he is all merciful and all loving, all powerful, and all knowing. But he does not. So how then is he merciful and loving?

God created the world. He created sin. He created the devil. He created it all. Why would a loving father create children a certain way, knowing they would have certain desires and then punish them for acting on these desires. Why not just create a perfect world. Some of you will argue he did but Adam and Eve ruined it. God created the tree of knowledge and Adam and Eve and the snake. He knew what would happen. So, the adam and eve story makes no sense.

firstly, God never created sin. sin came into this world as a result of man's disobedience (Adam)
Ro 5:17a For if by one man's offence death reigned by one;

secondly,God still remains merciful.
due to His nature,after sin came in, God sent Jesus to die for the world

john 3:16 For God had such love for the world that he gave his only Son, so that whoever has faith in him may not come to destruction but have eternal life.


Ro 5:19 For as by one man's disobedience many were made sinners, so by the obedience of one shall many be made righteous.

when God created man, he gave him the right to choose but He also advised on which kind of life man should choose

De 30:19 I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life, that both thou and thy seed may live:
(KJV)

when a xtian turns over to islam(rarely though) we don't kill them but rather pray for them
But when a moslem converts to christianity, they kill them, take their children away from them e.t.c.
what kind of religon is that that boldly put its worshippers into boundage!?!

Promote Unity In The Body – Sunday August 28, 2011 – Pastor Chris

Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! It is like the precious ointment upon the head, that ran down upon the beard, even Aaron's beard: that went down to the skirts of his garments; As the dew of Hermon, and as the dew that descended upon the mountains of Zion: for there the LORD commanded the blessing, even life for evermore. (Psalms 133:1-3).

As a child of God you’re a member of God’s family, and it’s expedient for you to find your place in God’s house and contribute meaningfully. Now, in your bid to function in the house of God, you may join certain activity groups, cells or teams where you work alongside other believers. If you’re in such teams, learn to be a team player. Always communicate with the rest of the team in such a way that lets them know you’re in agreement with them. If for any reason you’re not in agreement, express it in love so there will be no contention. Don’t assume they should know; always speak up and never let disunity persist.

When we dwell together in unity as believers God commands the blessing, even life forever more (Psalms 133). Therefore, be quick and apt to project unity because it produces power. In Genesis 11, we see how the whole world had one language and everyone functioned in unity. When they decided to build a tower that would reach into the heavens, God said, “Behold, the people is one, and they have all one language; and this they begin to do: and now nothing will be restrained from them, which they have imagined to do” (Genesis 11:6).

This lets us know how much power there is in unity, and how much we can achieve for the Kingdom if we learn to work together. We must therefore learn to put our differences aside and pursue the Master’s vision with singleness of purpose. Our passion and pursuit must be to see that the whole earth is covered with the knowledge of God’s Word as the waters cover the sea. We must stand in one spirit, with one mind, and strive together for the faith of the Gospel (Philippians 1:27).

Prayer

Dear Father, thank you for making me a member of the greatest family ever – the family of God! I walk worthy of the vocation wherewith I’m called, with all submissiveness and meekness, forbearing with my fellow brothers and sisters in love, and endeavouring to keep unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Further Study

1 Corinthians 12:12

For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body: so also is Christ.



Ephesians 4:1-3

I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love; Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.



Daily Scripture Reading

1 Year Bible 1 Corinthians 12

Reading plan Psalm 146-150



2 Year Bible Luke 19:20-27

Reading Plan 1 Samuel 16



Rhapsody of Realities Pastor Chris Oyakhilome

@mr bible & co
so why exactly do you say it's false
is it that in the name of Jesus such miracles cannot take place or what!?!

the name "more than music" is being used by a lot of outfits and organization.
is it strictly gospel?

What a wonderful world, Tagbo Azubuike

I got born again in 2011 in a local assembly at Onitsha (Christ Embassy). It happens that I went to the church when they were having a programme at the satellite church. The programme was awesome because series of display was going on, the dance, the choir, the drama group and so on. I really enjoyed myself and when the Pastor came up, it was a bomb.

He talked about so many things, our new life in Christ. He made us to understand that when you are in Christ that there is no sickness and there is no want, I grab that and I was full of joy for hearing such a thing. After the message, he made an alter call and came out to receive my salvation so as to function in that light. Am so happy I gave my life to Christ at the right time and at the right place.

Christ Embassy is a place to be. Thank you Pastor for nurturing us to grow in Christ. I love you Pastor. .

Plug In With Your Faith – Friday August 26, 2011 – Pastor Chris

But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him (Hebrews 11:6).

There’re those who out of their ignorance of the Scriptures wonder how come God’s ministers are unable to just heal every sick person in the world. “If Jesus were here, He would heal everybody”; they’d say. Such statements are from those who are spiritually unlearned. When Jesus walked the earth, He “didn’t heal everybody.” As a matter of fact, He “couldn’t” heal everybody.

This may sound strange to you, but study the Bible for yourself; you’ll find something amazing when you read the latter part of Mark 5, into the first five verses of Mark 6. Jesus had raised a young woman from the dead. (Mark 5:39-43). Right after that, He came into his home country and the Bible says He could there do no mighty work, except that He laid His hands upon a few sick folk, and healed them. Mark 6:5-6 tells us that as a result, He marveled at their unbelief, and then went around about the villages, teaching.

He tried to heal the people and He couldn’t. This wasn’t a function of His inability, for He is Himself God and can do all things, but their unbelief short-circuited His power. Hence He resorted to teaching the Word of God to impart faith to them and rid their hearts of unbelief. So the fault wasn’t with Jesus, but with the people who didn’t plug into God’s power with their faith. It’s the same today; the power of God is with us and available to us twenty-four hours a day, but you must plug into it with your faith for it to work for you.

Receiving from God is based on the simple principle of faith. With faith, you plug into God’s abundant supply, and take a hold of whatever you desire. The woman with the issue of blood didn’t wait for Jesus to pray for her. She connected to God’s power by faith and pulled out her healing. When Jesus later spoke to her, He said: “Thy faith hath made thee whole” (Matthew 9:22). Your faith is the plug by which you connect to the power of God. That power is always available; tap into it.

Confession

My faith is alive and working. With it, I’ve connected into God’s unending supply, taking full advantage of His inexhaustible grace, wealth and wisdom, thus making the miraculous my daily experience. Glory to God!

Matthew 21:21

Jesus answered and said unto them, Verily I say unto you, If ye have faith, and doubt not, ye shall not only do this which is done to the fig tree, but also if ye shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; it shall be done.



Daily Scripture Reading

1 Year Bible 1 Corinthians 10:14-11:1

Reading plan Psalm 139-141



2 Year Bible Luke 19:1-10

Reading Plan 1 Samuel 14



Rhapsody of Realities Pastor Chris Oyakhilome