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25/05/2026

Good morning,Saint!

*RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONAL*

*📜HE MADE US GREAT AND MADE US KINGS*

*Monday, May 25th*
*Pastor Chris*

_*📖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 (Genesis 12:2).*_

Some people struggle with the idea of greatness. They resist it because it sounds excessive or inappropriate. So they say, “Don’t talk about me being great; that’s too much.” But God made us great because we’re the seed of Abraham. Our greatness was His idea; we didn’t ask for it.

It wasn’t Abraham who said, “...O, God, make me great.” It was God who said to Abraham, _*“...I will bless thee, and make thy name great...”*_ (Genesis 12:2). So, as a Christian, when you shrink back from greatness, it’s incongruous with your identity and with God’s plan for your life. Ponder the fact that God reiterated with unmistakable clarity in Genesis 17:6 what He had said in Genesis 12:2, _*“And I will make thee exceeding fruitful, and I will make nations of thee, and kings shall come out of thee”*_ (Genesis 17:6).

Observe that it says, “Kings shall come out of thee.” This is consistent with what the Scripture reveals about us in Christ: _*“…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). The literal sense of the word “reign” in the verse above is to “king.” It’s the verb of kingship.

Therefore, you could say, “They which receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness shall king in life by Jesus Christ.” And it gets even stronger. The Bible says He has _*“…made us kings and priests unto God and his Father...”*_ (Revelation 1:6). Our title as kings isn’t futuristic but a present-moment reality. He has made us kings.

What do kings do? They rule and reign. They exercise authority and dominion in their realm. This is why you must never talk like a victim, act helpless, or see yourself as ordinary. You’re great, and you’re a king. The Bible says, _*“Where the word of a king is, there is power…”*_ (Ecclesiastes 8:4). Kings don’t beg or grovel; they speak with authority. They comport themselves with dignity. Kings manifest royalty.

Every so often, say, “I know who I am; I’m great, and I’m a king. I reign and rule in life.” You’re not trying to hype yourself when you say this but merely affirming what God has done, who He’s made you. It’s your identity; He made you great and made you a king.

*🙏PRAYER*

*Dear Father, I thank you for your blessing and greatness at work in my life. I walk in the consciousness of who I am in Christ, reigning in life by your gift of grace and righteousness. My words carry power, my life reflects dominion, and I manifest your glory everywhere, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.*

*FURTHER STUDY📖=>* *||* *‭‭Romans 5:17 AMPC For if because of one man's trespass (lapse, offense) death reigned through that one, much more surely will those who receive [God's] overflowing grace (unmerited favor) and the free gift of righteousness [putting them into right standing with Himself] reign as kings in life through the one Man Jesus Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed One).* *||*

*||* *‭‭Revelation 5:10 KJV And hast made us unto our God kings and priests: and we shall reign on the earth.* *||*

*||* *‭‭Genesis 12:1-3 KJV Now the LORD had said unto Abram, Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father's house, unto a land that I will shew thee: [2] 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: [3] And I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curseth thee: and in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed.* *||*

*📖DAILY SCRIPTURE READING📖*

*1-Year Bible Reading Plan📖=>* John 12:1-19 & 2 Kings 16-17

*2-Year Bible Reading Plan📖=>* 1 Corinthians 12:12-21 & Proverbs 21

Thank you, and God bless you!

24/05/2026

Good morning, Saint

*💫Rhapsody of Realities Daily Devotional💫*

_Sunday, May 24th, 2026_

*✨DIVINE AUTHORISATION FOR UNSTOPPABLE GROWTH✨*

_*📖 Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end...(Isaiah 9:7).*_

_👤 Pastor Chris Oyakhilome DSc DSc DD_

Once, many years ago, the Lord said to me, *"Son, keep growing."* Instantly, it registered in my spirit and I understood what He meant; it was a license to grow, a divine authorization to keep making progress without restraint. And that has been my life and my experience; anything I get involved with grows, and the growth is ever- increasing.

For example, this devotional is available in every known language and dialect of the world and distributed in every known nation and territory on earth. This isn't the work of a man. Our Healing Streams programme reaches over 7 billion participants around the world and in every language known to be spoken on earth.

This is somewhat astonishing and a mystery to some people, so they say it can't be real. Well, it's God's work, and when you understand how God works, you'd know He gives different graces as He wills. Also, the Bible says He sets boundaries that men can't pass over (Psalm 104:9).

In other words, there're people whose boundaries, the extent of what they can achieve, have been determined by God. When they reach that measure, they've fulfilled what God assigned to them and God is pleased because they've fulfilled His purpose.

But for some of us, our progress is unstoppable; it's ever-increasing until the Master shows up. The Master Himself is the greatest example of such ever-increasing and limitless growth. The prophecy about Him says, *"Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end..."* (Isaiah 9:7).

That means His government, His rulership, dominion, and peace, never stops. It keeps spreading until it takes over the whole world. His peace keeps expanding as we declare and enforce it in all nations. Hallelujah.

*PRAYER*

Dear Father, thank you for your purpose and your direction for my life. I receive your Word into my spirit and I walk in the light of your plan. I keep growing, increasing and expanding in all that you have appointed for me. My life produces results that glorify you, and your peace and dominion spread through me, in Jesus' Name. Amen.

*📚 FURTHER STUDY:*

*Proverbs 4:18;* But the path of the just is as the shining light, That shineth more and more unto the perfect day.

*Psalm 115:14;* The LORD shall increase you more and more, You and your children.

*Genesis 26:12-14;* Then Isaac sowed in that land, and received in the same year an hundredfold: and the LORD blessed him. [13] And the man waxed great, and went forward, and grew until he became very great: [14] for he had possession of flocks, and possession of herds, and great store of servants: and the Philistines envied him.

*1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN*

John 11:17-57 :2 Kings 13-15

*2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN*

1 Corinthians 12:1-11 ; Proverbs 20

Thank you, and God bless you!

23/05/2026

Good morning, Saint!

*RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONAL*

*📜CHRIST—THE CHIEF CORNERSTONE*

*Saturday, May 23rd*
*Pastor Chris*

_*📖...The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner: this is the Lord’s doing, and it is marvellous in our eyes? (Matthew 21:42).*_

We learnt, in our previous study, one of the clearest truths in Scripture: The Lord Jesus Christ is the foundation of the Church. This is not an idea or a mere concept. In Matthew 21:42, He identified Himself as the stone spoken of in prophecy, the One rejected by the builders yet chosen by God to become the head of the corner.

The Apostle Paul, by the Spirit, also stated this plainly in 1 Corinthians 3:11, _*“For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ.”*_ That settles it. The Lord Jesus Christ is the only true foundation. No other foundation can be laid.

This aligns perfectly with the prophecy of Isaiah: _*“Therefore thus saith the Lord God, Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious corner stone, a sure foundation…”*_ (Isaiah 28:16). God was speaking here about a Person—Christ Jesus, who also quoted the same prophetic words in Psalm 118:22, when He said, _*“…Did ye never read in the scriptures, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner: this is the Lord's doing, and it is marvellous in our eyes?”*_ (Matthew 21:42).

The rejection of Christ didn’t cancel God’s plan. It fulfilled it. The One they refused became the cornerstone of God’s eternal structure. In Acts chapter 4, the apostles proclaimed this truth boldly and made it unmistakable: _*“This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders, which is become the head of the corner”*_ (Acts 4:11).

This is why the “rock” Jesus spoke of in Matthew 16 is not a revelation, and it’s not Peter. The Scriptures consistently identify Christ as the Rock, the Stone, the Foundation, and the Chief cornerstone. Paul further confirms this in Ephesians 2:20 when he said by the Spirit that we _*“...are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone.”*_

The stability of the Church is Christ, and those who believe in Him are founded on the Rock, immovable and victorious forever! This is the glory of the Gospel. Hallelujah!

*🗣️CONFESSION*

*I’m founded on Christ, the Sure Foundation and Chief Cornerstone of the Church. My faith is anchored on Him alone and my life is built on His unshakable truths. I walk in stability, confidence and victory because I am founded on the Rock, Christ Jesus. Amen!*

*FURTHER STUDY📖=>* *||* *‭‭1 Peter 2:6-8 NKJV Therefore it is also contained in the Scripture, "Behold, I lay in Zion A chief cornerstone, elect, precious, And he who believes on Him will by no means be put to shame." [7] Therefore, to you who believe, He is precious; but to those who are disobedient, "The stone which the builders rejected Has become the chief cornerstone," [8] and "A stone of stumbling And a rock of offense." They stumble, being disobedient to the word, to which they also were appointed.* *||*

*||* *‭‭Isaiah 8:14 KJV And he shall be for a sanctuary; but for a stone of stumbling and for a rock of offence to both the houses of Israel, for a gin and for a snare to the inhabitants of Jerusalem.* *||*

*||* *‭‭Psalm 118:22-23 KJV The stone which the builders refused is become the head stone of the corner. [23] This is the LORD'S doing; it is marvellous in our eyes.* *||

*📖DAILY SCRIPTURE READING📖*

*1-Year Bible Reading Plan📖=>* John 11:1-16 & 2 Kings 10-12

*2-Year Bible Reading Plan📖=>* 1 Corinthians 11:30-34 & Proverbs 19

Thank you, and God bless you!

22/05/2026

Good morning, Saint

*RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONAL*

*📜THE CHURCH IS BUILT ON CHRIST*

*Friday, May 22nd*
*Pastor Chris*

_*📖And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God. And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven. And I say also unto thee, THAT THOU ART PETER, AND UPON THIS ROCK I WILL BUILD MY CHURCH…” (Matthew 16:16-18).*_

Over the years, many have grossly misunderstood the underlined portion of the scripture above. Some have assumed the “rock” was the revelation Peter gave when he said Jesus was the Christ. Others have even assumed the “rock” was Peter himself. But neither of these is true.

The Lord Jesus was speaking about a Person when He said, “Upon this rock”; He was referring to Himself—Christ! In Greek, the distinction becomes even clearer. The Lord Jesus called Peter “Petrus,” meaning a stone, but He referred to the foundation as “Petra,” meaning a rock, a founding stone.

The Lord is that rock. He wasn’t saying, “Upon this ‘Petrus’ I will build my Church” but “Upon this ‘Petra,’” which is Christ the Rock, a foundation, a sure cornerstone: _*“...Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious corner stone, a sure foundation...”*_ (Isaiah 28:16). Christ had already been known in prophetic writings as the Rock.

So, when Peter said, “Thou art the Christ,” he was declaring that the Lord Jesus was the promised foundation. He was the one spoken of as the sure cornerstone. And the Master responded by revealing the prophetic reality: the Church would be built upon Christ, the Rock, and nothing from hell could prevail against it.

This connects with the prophetic vision in Daniel. Daniel spoke of the stone cut out without hands that struck the image at its feet of iron and clay, and the whole structure collapsed (Daniel 2:34-35). That stone became a great mountain and filled the whole earth.

The interpretation was clear: _*“Then was the iron, the clay, the brass, the silver, and the gold, broken to pieces together, and became like the chaff of the summer threshingfloors; and the wind carried them away, that no place was found for them: and the stone that smote the image became a great mountain, and filled the whole earth”*_ (Daniel 2:35). That's the mountain of the Lord's house.

The stone is Christ, and that mountain is His everlasting dominion. The Church is built on Christ, and because the Church stands firm on Him, the g*tes of hell cannot prevail against it. This is the certainty of our faith. Christ is our Rock; we’re established on Him forever.

*🙏PRAYER*

*Dear Father, thank you for the light of your Word and the certainty of the truth revealed in Christ. My faith is established on Christ, the Rock, and the Gospel prevails in every nation, and the righteousness of Christ is established in the hearts of men, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.*

*FURTHER STUDY📖=>* *||* *‭‭1 Corinthians 3:11 KJV For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ.* *||*

*||* *‭‭Ephesians 2:19-22 KJV Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellowcitizens with the saints, and of the household of God; [20] And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone; [21] In whom all the building fitly framed together groweth unto an holy temple in the Lord: [22] In whom ye also are builded together for an habitation of God through the Spirit.* *||*

*||* *‭‭1 Peter 2:4-6 KJV To whom coming, as unto a living stone, disallowed indeed of men, but chosen of God, and precious, [5] Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ. [6] Wherefore also it is contained in the scripture, Behold, I lay in Sion a chief corner stone, elect, precious: and he that believeth on him shall not be confounded.* *||*

*📖DAILY SCRIPTURE READING📖*

*1-Year Bible Reading Plan📖=>* John 10:22-42 & 2 Kings 8-9

*2-Year Bible Reading Plan📖=>* 1 Corinthians 11:20-29 & Proverbs 18

Thank you, and God bless you!

21/05/2026

Good morning, Saint!

*RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONAL*

*📜USE THE WORD TO JUDGE THE RIGHT COUNSEL*

*Thursday, May 21st*
*Pastor Chris*

_*📖From that time forth began Jesus to shew unto his disciples, how that he must go unto Jerusalem, and suffer many things of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and be raised again the third day (Matthew 16:21).*_

Matthew 16 reveals an important moment between the Lord Jesus and His disciples. After they had been preaching and declaring Him the Christ, the Master began to focus inward, revealing what was to come. He instructed His disciples to keep His identity secret for the time being.

Soon after, He explained that He must go to Jerusalem, suffer many things, be killed, and then raised back to life. Upon hearing all that, Peter did something unbelievable. The Bible says he took the Lord aside _*“…and began to rebuke him, saying, Be it far from thee, Lord: this shall not be unto thee”*_ (Matthew 16:22).

Think about that; Peter rebuking the Master. The Lord knew it was Satan who spoke through Peter and addressed Satan directly, saying, _*“…Get thee behind me, Satan: thou art an offence unto me: for thou savourest not the things that be of God, but those that be of men”*_ (Matthew 16:23).

Peter, on that occasion, must have been startled, because he wasn’t aware it was the devil who put those words in his mouth. It matters who you’re speaking for. Only give vent to the things that be of God. Never lend your voice in support of Satan.

It’s the reason knowing the Word and having it renew your mind is so important. Let the Word of God dwell in you richly (Colossians 3:16). The knowledge of God’s Word makes you discerning; you’re able to judge good from evil and prove (allow) the good, acceptable, and perfect will of God (Romans 12:2). With the light of God’s Word, you’re able to judge what’s coming from you, what’s coming from Satan or what’s coming from God.

*🙏PRAYER*

*Dear Father, thank you for your Word that gives me understanding and discernment. My heart is established in your truth, and I recognise every thought, voice and influence that is not from you. My knowledge of your Word guides me, and I speak in alignment with your will at all times. I walk in victory, and I live conscious of who I am in Christ. Hallelujah!*

*FURTHER STUDY📖=>* *||* *‭‭Colossians 3:16 KJV Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.* *||*

*||* *‭‭Romans 12:2 KJV 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.* *||*

*||* *‭‭Hebrews 4:12 KJV 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.* *||*

*📖DAILY SCRIPTURE READING📖*

*1-Year Bible Reading Plan📖=>* John 10:1-21 & 2 Kings 6-7

*2-Year Bible Reading Plan📖=>* 1 Corinthians 11:12-19 & Proverbs 17

Thank you, and God bless you!

20/05/2026

Good morning, Saint!

*RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONAL*

*📜CUT OFF SATANIC INFLUENCES*

*Wednesday, May 20th*
*Pastor Chris*

_*📖And when they had gone through the isle unto Paphos, they found a certain sorcerer, a false prophet, a Jew, whose name was Barjesus (Acts 13:6).*_

Acts 13 gives us a clear picture of how Satan tries to resist the Gospel, especially when it’s about to reach those in positions of leadership. An example is seen in Acts 13:6 when Saul (Paul) and Barnabas went through the Isle of Paphos, preaching the Gospel. The proconsul, Sergius Paulus, whom the Bible describes as “a prudent man,” desired to hear the Word of God and sent for Barnabas and Saul (Acts 13:7). He wanted to know more about Jesus Christ.

But there was someone closely associated with him who wouldn’t let that happen; Acts 13:6-8 the Amplified Classic version reveals it: _*“When they had passed through the entire island of Cyprus as far as Paphos, they came upon a certain Jewish wizard or sorcerer, a false prophet named Bar-Jesus. He was closely associated with the proconsul, Sergius Paulus, who was an intelligent and sensible man of sound understanding; he summoned to him Barnabas and Saul and sought to hear the Word of God [concerning salvation in the kingdom of God attained through Christ]. But Elymas the wise man--for that is the translation of his name [which he had given himself]--opposed them, seeking to keep the proconsul from accepting the faith.”*_ He resisted and tried to stop the leader from receiving the Word.

Then the Bible says, _*“…Saul, (who also is called Paul,) filled with the Holy Ghost, set his eyes on him, and said, O full of all subtilty and all mischief, thou child of the devil, thou enemy of all righteousness, wilt thou not cease to pervert the right ways of the Lord”*_ (Acts 13:9-10)? Paul wasn’t speaking by suspicion or emotion; he spoke by the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. He called him who he truly was: a child of the devil, an enemy of all righteousness.

Many world leaders have such people around them who distract them from the truth and keep them from hearing the Word of God. This is why we take our stand in prayer to cut off such influences from the leaders of nations. Every so often, in praying for the leaders of nations, governments and institutions of this world, declare that the counsels of the “Elymases” of this world are frustrated and silenced; cut off their influence from the leaders. Pray that all around the world, the hearts of presidents, kings, governors, lawmakers, and decision-makers are open to hear and receive the Word of God and the Gospel is producing results in their lives.

Pray also that the Spirit grants them discernment to recognise deception, and that righteous influences surround them, creating access for the Gospel to be preached, received freely, and spread rapidly all around the world. Hallelujah!

*🗣️CONFESSION*

*The Word of God prevails in the hearts of leaders and decision makers across the nations today. Every satanic influence to resist the Gospel and turn them away from the truth is cut off by the power of the Holy Spirit. God’s wisdom and righteousness dominate the nations, and His truth is established without resistance, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.*

*FURTHER STUDY📖=>* *||* *‭‭1 Timothy 2:1-4 KJV I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; [2] For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. [3] For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour; [4] Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.* *||*

*||* *‭‭Acts 13:6-12 NIV They traveled through the whole island until they came to Paphos. There they met a Jewish sorcerer and false prophet named Bar-Jesus, [7] who was an attendant of the proconsul, Sergius Paulus. The proconsul, an intelligent man, sent for Barnabas and Saul because he wanted to hear the word of God. [8] But Elymas the sorcerer (for that is what his name means) opposed them and tried to turn the proconsul from the faith. [9] Then Saul, who was also called Paul, filled with the Holy Spirit, looked straight at Elymas and said, [10] “You are a child of the devil and an enemy of everything that is right! You are full of all kinds of deceit and trickery. Will you never stop perverting the right ways of the Lord? [11] Now the hand of the Lord is against you. You are going to be blind for a time, not even able to see the light of the sun.” Immediately mist and darkness came over him, and he groped about, seeking someone to lead him by the hand. [12] When the proconsul saw what had happened, he believed, for he was amazed at the teaching about the Lord.* *||*

*📖DAILY SCRIPTURE READING📖*

*1-Year Bible Reading Plan📖=>* John 9:1-41 & 2 Kings 4-5

*2-Year Bible Reading Plan📖=>* 1 Corinthians 11:1-11 & Proverbs 16

Thank you, and God bless you!

19/05/2026

Good morning, Saint!

*RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONAL*

*📜HE ALWAYS PRESERVES HIS PURPOSE*

*Tuesday, May 19th*
*Pastor Chris*

_*📖And one told David, saying, Ahithophel is among the conspirators with Absalom. And David said, O LORD, I pray thee, turn the counsel of Ahithophel into foolishness (2 Samuel 15:31).*_

In our previous study, we referenced how Absalom, David’s son, led a strong conspiracy against David, his father. Ahithophel was greatly revered as one who spoke from God, but he joined Absalom’s camp, strengthening the conspiracy against David even further. As a result, David prayed to the Lord to turn Ahithophel’s wisdom to foolishness.

But something remarkable followed David’s prayer. The Bible says David went up to the top of the mount where he worshipped God, and right there, Hushai the Archite came to meet him. God’s answer showed up in the form of a man, a strategic placement.

David immediately understood what that meant and what to do. He told Hushai to return to the city and present himself to Absalom as a servant, just as he had served him, David. The purpose was clear: Hushai would be positioned where he could counter and defeat the counsel of Ahithophel from within Absalom’s camp.

This is a striking picture of how God preserves His purpose. Even when satanic strategies rise through subtle counsellors, God has His own people, His own instruments of wisdom and righteousness who can frustrate and dismantle those plots.

Thus, if you’re a leader, it matters who’s in your cabinet or inner circle, those who have access and can influence your decisions. They must be those who stand as voices for righteousness and truth, those who’ll cause God’s purpose to prevail and keep prevailing in our world.

God, in His wisdom, always has His “Hushais” among the leaders of nations, men and women positioned by the Spirit to frustrate wicked counsel and ensure that the will of God is done. Always pray that the leaders recognise these men and women He has positioned strategically to help them preserve righteousness and advance His purpose in the nations. Hallelujah!

*🙏PRAYER*

*Dear Father, your wisdom and righteousness prevails in the nations as your children uphold the truth of the Gospel and establish righteousness around the world. Your will is done in the earth, and your dominion spreads unhindered, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.*

*FURTHER STUDY📖=>* *||* *‭‭Proverbs 21:30 KJV There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD.* *||*

*||* *‭‭2 Samuel 15:31-34 NKJV Then someone told David, saying, "Ahithophel is among the conspirators with Absalom." And David said, "O LORD, I pray, turn the counsel of Ahithophel into foolishness!" [32] Now it happened when David had come to the top of the mountain, where he worshiped God-there was Hushai the Archite coming to meet him with his robe torn and dust on his head. [33] David said to him, "If you go on with me, then you will become a burden to me. [34] But if you return to the city, and say to Absalom, 'I will be your servant, O king; as I was your father's servant previously, so I will now also be your servant,' then you may defeat the counsel of Ahithophel for me.* *||*

*||* *‭‭Job 5:12 KJV He disappointeth the devices of the crafty, so that their hands cannot perform their enterprise.* *||*

*📖DAILY SCRIPTURE READING📖*

*1-Year Bible Reading Plan📖=>* John 8:48-59 & 2 Kings 1-3

*2-Year Bible Reading Plan📖=>* 1 Corinthians 10:22-33 & Proverbs 15

Thank you, and God bless you

18/05/2026

Good morning, Saint!

*RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONAL*

*📜SPIRITUAL DISCERNMENT IN LEADERSHIP*

*Monday, May 18th*
*Pastor Chris*

_*📖And the counsel of Ahithophel, which he counselled in those days, was as if a man had enquired at the oracle of God: so was all the counsel of Ahithophel both with David and with Absalom (2 Samuel 16:23).*_

Scripture repeatedly warns us about the danger of bad counsel. The Bible reveals this in the story of Ahithophel, a man whose counsel carried such weight that it was regarded as though one had inquired at the oracle of God (2 Samuel 16:23).

He was esteemed, trusted and relied upon, not only by David but later also by Absalom. Yet, despite his reputation, he became a part of an evil conspiracy. When Absalom rebelled against his father, David, the conspiracy gained strength, and the people increased continually with Absalom (2 Samuel 15:12). In the midst of that uprising, Ahithophel joined himself to Absalom.

Then the report reached David: _*“...Ahithophel is among the conspirators with Absalom...”*_ (2 Samuel 15:31). The presence of Ahithophel in Absalom’s camp meant strategic advantage, because his counsel was powerful, persuasive and influential. But David didn’t panic or try to outmanoeuvre Ahithophel by human strategy. He simply prayed, _*“...O LORD, I pray thee, turn the counsel of Ahithophel into foolishness”*_ (2 Samuel 15:31).

That prayer reveals a vital truth: no matter how intelligent a counsel appears, if it’s aligned against God’s purpose, it can be defeated. This is why discernment is essential for leaders. Not every voice around leaders is sent to help. Some counsellors present themselves as wise, but their intent is to mislead, divide and destroy.

They push out the good, speak against the righteous, and attempt to plant ideas that weaken what God is building. But they’re not beyond the reach of divine judgment. The Lord can expose them, silence them and turn their wisdom into foolishness.

As Christians, we must understand and take advantage of our authority in Christ to affect nations and their leaders, families and destinies. Therefore, always pray with understanding, that those in authority may be guided by truth, surrounded by righteous counsel, and strengthened to fulfil God’s purpose. Pray that the Spirit of God will continually grant them discernment to identify and prevail over deceptive agendas, and walk in the wisdom of God. Praise God!

*🙏PRAYER*

*Dear Father, thank you for the wisdom of your Spirit at work in me and in your Church. I pray for leaders in nations and institutions, that they be surrounded with righteous counsel and guided by truth. Every deceptive influence is exposed, and every counsel that opposes your purpose is turned into foolishness. Your wisdom prevails, and your will is established in the earth, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.*

*FURTHER STUDY📖=>* *||* *‭‭Psalm 33:10-11 KJV The LORD bringeth the counsel of the heathen to nought: he maketh the devices of the people of none effect. [11] The counsel of the LORD standeth for ever, the thoughts of his heart to all generations.* *||*

*||* *‭‭Proverbs 21:30 KJV There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD.* *||*

*||* *‭‭2 Samuel 17:23 KJV And when Ahithophel saw that his counsel was not followed, he saddled his ass, and arose, and g*t him home to his house, to his city, and put his household in order, and hanged himself, and died, and was buried in the sepulchre of his father.* *||*

*📖DAILY SCRIPTURE READING📖*

*1-Year Bible Reading Plan📖=>* John 8:31-47 & 1 Kings 22

*2-Year Bible Reading Plan📖=>* 1 Corinthians 10:14-21 & Proverbs 14

Thank you, and God bless you!

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