13/08/2026
*RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONAL*
Thursday, 13th August 2026
*THE PURSUIT OF DIVINE KNOWLEDGE*
Pastor Chris
*Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth (2 Timothy 2:15).*
When you come into Christ, you’re introduced to such divine realities as eternal life, righteousness, your identity in Him, etc. But these realities must be studied, understood, and consciously lived. They don’t automatically become your experience simply because you’ve heard or read about them. You have to study the Scriptures to know more.
There’s a responsibility placed on you to search, to understand, and to live the truth, and the Word of God is truth *(John 17:17).* The Bible says, *“Then shall we know, if we follow on to know the LORD...” (Hosea 6:3).* No wonder the Apostle Paul prayed, *“That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ…may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him” (Ephesians 1:17).*
This shows that knowing God and His truths is progressive. There’s depth, and you have to constantly search the Scriptures as the Lord said, *“Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life…” (John 5:39).* Consider the importance of eternal life: the Bible says, *“….God hath given to us eternal life…” (1 John 5:11).*
If this is the life you’ve received, then it’s vital to understand it, how it functions, and how to live it. The same applies to righteousness. The Word declares, *“For he hath made him to be sin for us that we might be made the righteousness of God in him” (2 Corinthians 5:21).* These are profound realities that must be studied, understood, and lived from God’s perspective.
Christianity calls you into depth, knowledge, understanding, and application. You don’t follow assumptions; you grow and live consciously by the Word of God. When you study the Word, you’re not merely gathering information but discovering who you are. You’re building your spirit. You’re discovering the life in you and learning how to function in the realities of the Kingdom.
This removes uncertainty, eliminates confusion, and establishes you in God’s truths. You become confident, effective and productive in your walk with Him. Therefore, go beyond sense-knowledge and surface-level understanding of the Word of God. Do a deep study. Make full proof of the life God has given you by knowing more about it, understanding it, and living it every day.
*PRAYER / CONFESSION*
*Dear Father, I thank you for the privilege of knowing you through your Word. As I study, you grant me insight, understanding, and revelation. I grow in the knowledge of eternal life, righteousness, and my identity in Christ, and I walk in the fullness of the blessings of the Gospel, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.*
*FURTHER STUDY*
*Ephesians 1:17-18*
17 That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him:
18 The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints,
*Hosea 4:6*
My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge: because thou hast rejected knowledge, I will also reject thee, that thou shalt be no priest to me: seeing thou hast forgotten the law of thy God, I will also forget thy children.
*2 Peter 3:18*
But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen.
*DAILY SCRIPTURE READING*
*1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN*
Romans 15:5-13 & Psalms 94-98
*2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN*
Philippians 2:12-18 & Isaiah 64
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Thursday, 13th August 2026
*YOUR SUPERNATURAL POWER SOURCE*
*(Practise Speaking In Other Tongues)*
Rev. Dr. Chris Oyakhilome, DSc DSc DD.
📖 *TO THE BIBLE - 1 Corinthians 14:2*
*“For he who speaks in a tongue does not speak to men but to God, for no one understands him; however, in the spirit he speaks mysteries.*
*LET’S TALK* ⏩
A rechargeable battery may possess the capacity to power a great machine, yet that power remains static and unused until a connection is made. Many systems in the world work the same way: energy must be activated before results can be seen. In the life of a Christian, there’s also a divine way to stir up and activate the power within. One of the most powerful ways to do this is by speaking in other tongues.
Speaking in other tongues is one spiritual activity you must take seriously! If you’ve not been praying this way, you’re missing too much! Paul said, *”I thank my God I speak with tongues more than you all” (1 Corinthians 14:18).* He could brag about it because he understood the immense benefits of speaking in other tongues. No wonder he had such remarkable results.
Speaking in other tongues is an important way to accomplish a God-given purpose. It’s a way to *“quick-charge”* your spirit and cause you to respond very quickly to spiritual things. As you pray in tongues, the anointing is stirred within you, and, suddenly, you’re turned into another man.
When you’re born again and filled with the Holy Spirit, the power of God comes to reside in you. This power is triggered or set in motion when you speak in other tongues. *1 Corinthians 14:4* says, *“He who speaks in a tongue edifies himself...”* The Greek word translated as *“edifies”* means *“to construct or to build up, to embolden or charge up like a battery.”* The scripture is therefore telling us that the one who speaks in other tongues builds himself up like an edifice; he emboldens himself and charges himself like a battery.
Speaking in tongues is the solution to fear and timidity. If you ever feel nervous speaking up in class, afraid of the future, or unsure of yourself, activate the power within you by speaking in other tongues; you’ll find yourself dealing wisely and soundly in the affairs of life. Also, if you want to operate in the highest level of faith which you’ve attained, then you must consistently speak in other tongues. In *Jude 1:20,* the Bible says when you speak in other tongues, you’re building yourself on your most holy faith. That means the Spirit of God is able to take God’s Word right into your spirit, where it produces God’s kind of faith.
📖 *GO DEEPER*
*Acts 2:3-4*
3 And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them.
4 And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.
*1 Corinthians 14:5*
I would that ye all spake with tongues, but rather that ye prophesied: for greater is he that prophesieth than he that speaketh with tongues, except he interpret, that the church may receive edifying.
🔊 *SPEAK*
*Dear heavenly Father, I thank you for the gift of the Holy Spirit. As I speak in other tongues as your Spirit gives me utterance, I take advantage of this “quick charge” to stir up boldness within me, operate on my most holy faith and cause changes in my world, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.*
📚 *DAILY BIBLE READING*
*ONE YEAR*
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Romans 14-15:1-4, Psalms 90-93
*TWO-YEAR*
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Luke 15:11-19, Judges 20
🎯 *ACT*
*Set a timer for 10 minutes today (maybe right after homework or before bed). Find a quiet spot—your room, bathroom, or even a corner of the house—and pray fervently in other tongues.*
✍️ *My Notes*
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*RHAPSODY OF REALITIES*
*FOR EARLY READERS*
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THURSDAY, 13TH AUGUST 2026
*FREEDOM THROUGH GOD'S WORD*
👤PASTOR CHRIS
📖 *And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free (John 8:32).*
God wants you to know His Word because His truth brings freedom.
When people don't know what God has said about them, they may feel afraid or think something is wrong with their lives. But when you learn God's Word, you discover who you truly are. The Bible says you're blessed, loved, and protected by God *(Psalm 5:12).*
Knowing this truth fills your heart with faith and courage. God's Word shows you that you can live above fear and every power of darkness. As you study and believe His Word, you'll live in the freedom and victory God has given you.
📚 *SCRIPTURE READING*
*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.
🔊 *LET'S PRAY*
*Heavenly Father, thank you for your Word that teaches me the truth. As I learn and believe in it, I live in freedom, courage, and victory every day, in Jesus' Name. Amen.*