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21/08/2026

Good morning, Saint!

*RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONAL*

*đź“śTHE RAPTURE IS REAL AND IMMINENT*

*Friday, August 21st*
*Pastor Chris*

_*đź“–Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed (1 Corinthians 15:51).*_

Some say they don’t believe in the Rapture of the Church. But does their unbelief change anything? No! Truth isn’t established by opinion; it’s established by the Word. Whether one believes it or not, the Word of God is clear: the Rapture will happen, and very soon for that matter.

The Apostle Paul calls it a mystery: 1 Corinthians 15:52, _*“In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed.”*_ Not everyone will die, but all will be changed. The dead in Christ will be raised first, and those who are alive will be transformed.

Paul explains further in 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, _*“For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.”*_ The underlined expression, “caught up” is where the term “rapture” comes from.

You may not find the word “rapture” in the Bible but you find its meaning clearly revealed. We’ll be caught up to meet the Lord in the air. Consider also the expression, _*“…them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him”*_ (1 Thessalonians 4:14). Those who have died in Christ are not lost; they will be part of this glorious event.

This is not a new idea or a false hope; it’s foundational to the Christian faith. Paul makes it clear that if the dead do not rise, then our faith is in vain (1 Corinthians 15:17-19). But Christ is risen, and because He lives, this hope is certain. Don’t be moved by contrary opinions or swayed by those who deny the reality of the Rapture. The Lord Jesus isn’t only coming again; He’s coming soon.

Any time now, the trumpet will sound. The voice of the archangel will be heard. And we shall be caught up. This is our blessed hope. Have the Rapture in view; prepare yourself and rejoice in the certainty of its imminence.

*🙏PRAYER*

*Heavenly Father, I thank you for the certainty of your Word. My heart rejoices at the truth of Christ’s imminent return. Therefore, I live with expectation, faith and readiness, knowing that I’ll be caught up to meet Him in the air. I remain steadfast, unshaken and full of joy, living for you, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.*

*FURTHER STUDY📖=>* *||* *‭‭Titus 2:13 KJV Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ;* *||*

*||* *‭‭Philippians 3:20-21 KJV For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ: [21] Who shall change our vile body, that it may be fashioned like unto his glorious body, according to the working whereby he is able even to subdue all things unto himself.* *||*

*||* *‭‭1 Corinthians 15:17-20 KJV And if Christ be not raised, your faith is vain; ye are yet in your sins. [18] Then they also which are fallen asleep in Christ are perished. [19] If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable. [20] But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept.* *||*

*đź“–DAILY SCRIPTURE READINGđź“–*

*1-Year Bible Reading Planđź“–=>* 1 Corinthians 6 & Psalms 119:1-112

*2-Year Bible Reading Planđź“–=>* Colossians 1:9-18 & Jeremiah 6

Thank you, and God bless you!

17/08/2026

Good morning, Saint!

*RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONAL*

*đź“śLEARN THE MINISTRY OF THE SPIRIT*

*Monday, August 17th*
*Pastor Chris*

_*📖Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth… (John 16:13).*_

There’s something very important you must understand in your walk with God: receiving the Holy Spirit doesn’t automatically mean you understand His ministry. The Holy Spirit was given to lead you, guide you into all truth, and help you fulfil God’s destiny for your life. But you must yield yourself to Him and study the Word to learn about His ministry in your life.

Without Him, the Scriptures remain veiled, but through His ministry, you receive understanding and are able to discern God’s perfect will. This was evident in the early Church. Before the Holy Spirit came, their understanding of Scripture was shaped by the traditions and reasoning of the average Jew. But after they received the Holy Spirit, they began to learn and understand the Scriptures in a new way.

Even then, their understanding was progressive. For example, the inclusion of the Gentiles in salvation wasn’t clear to them at first. When Peter the Apostle went to the house of Cornelius, a Roman centurion, there was contention. They questioned him for going there. That shows their understanding was still limited even after receiving the Holy Spirit.

It was through the ministry of the Apostle Paul that the revelation of global evangelism became clear. He brought the understanding that salvation was for all—reaching to the ends of the earth just as the Lord had said. The mystery that the Gentiles were included in the Gospel of Christ’s salvation was unveiled to him by divine revelation.

The Holy Spirit is your teacher; as you study, He opens your eyes, expands your understanding, and brings you into deeper revelation of God’s truths.

*🙏PRAYER*

*Dear Father, I thank you for the Holy Spirit who teaches me and guides me into all truth. As I study your Word more, my understanding is enlightened. I grow in wisdom and revelation, and walk in the fullness of your purpose for my life, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.*

*FURTHER STUDY📖=>* *||* *‭‭Acts 10:44-45 KJV While Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all them which heard the word. [45] And they of the circumcision which believed were astonished, as many as came with Peter, because that on the Gentiles also was poured out the gift of the Holy Ghost.* *||*

*||* *‭‭Ephesians 3:4-6 KJV Whereby, when ye read, ye may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ) [5] Which in other ages was not made known unto the sons of men, as it is now revealed unto his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit; [6] That the Gentiles should be fellowheirs, and of the same body, and partakers of his promise in Christ by the gospel:* *||*

*||* *‭‭John 14:26 KJV But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.* *||*

*đź“–DAILY SCRIPTURE READINGđź“–*

*1-Year Bible Reading Planđź“–=>* 1 Corinthians 2 & Psalms 107-108

*2-Year Bible Reading Planđź“–=>* Philippians 4:1-7 & Jeremiah 2

Thank you, and God bless you!

16/08/2026

Good morning, Saint!

*RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONAL*

*đź“śYOUR MENTAL LIBRARY*

*Sunday, August 16th*
*Pastor Chris*

_*đź“–And Jesus knowing their thoughts said, Wherefore think ye evil in your hearts? (Matthew 9:4).*_

Did you know that we have far more responsibility for our destiny than most people realize? What happens in your life has a lot to do with you—your decisions, your words, your thoughts, and the structure of your mind. Much of what your life turns out to be is the making of your mind.

The Lord Jesus posed a striking question in our opening scripture: “Why do you reason the way you do?” That question goes to the root of many people’s challenges. Their reasoning is their undoing. You reason the way you do because of the information you’ve received over time. That’s your mental library—the “books” on the shelf of your mind.

The thoughts you’ve imbibed, the things you’ve listened to, and the ideas you’ve accepted are what shaped your life. You’re the product of the information you’ve taken in. You can’t think beyond what you’ve consistently heard and meditated on. This is why meditating on the Word is vital for every Christian. Aside from the refinement and elevation of your mind, it results in unending, undeniable prosperity and good success (read Joshua 1:8 AMPC, 1 Timothy 4:15 AMPC).

Some say they listen to the Word, but without meditation, they neutralise its impact with contrary thoughts and influences. The Lord Jesus said people make the Word of God of none effect through their traditions (Mark 7:13); beliefs and ideas handed down from society, upbringing, and environment. But meditation seasons and synchronises your mind with the Word.

So, be deliberate about what you allow into your mind, your mental library. You’re the character of your thoughts: Proverbs 23:7, _*“For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he….”*_ Therefore, fill your heart with the Word until it becomes the dominant force in your thinking. Let it shape your reasoning, your responses, and your worldview. Don’t leave your mind to chance; build it with the Word.

*🙏PRAYER*

*Dear Father, I thank you for your Word that renews my mind and shapes my life. I guard my thoughts and give myself to the Word, allowing it to dominate my thinking and guide my decisions. I reject every influence that contradicts your truth; I walk in wisdom, and my life produces results that glorify you, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.*

*FURTHER STUDY📖=>* *||* *‭‭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.* *||*

*||* *‭‭Joshua 1:8 AMPC This Book of the Law shall not depart out of your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, that you may observe and do according to all that is written in it. For then you shall make your way prosperous, and then you shall deal wisely and have good success.* *||*

*||* *‭‭Philippians 4:8 KJV Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.* *||*

*đź“–DAILY SCRIPTURE READINGđź“–*

*1-Year Bible Reading Planđź“–=>* 1 Corinthians 1 & Psalms 104-106

*2-Year Bible Reading Planđź“–=>* Philippians 3:13-21 & Jeremiah 1

Thank you, and God bless you!

Good morning, Saint!*RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONAL* *đź“śMAKE FULL PROOF OF THE LIFE IN YOU**Saturday, August 15...
15/08/2026

Good morning, Saint!

*RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONAL*

*đź“śMAKE FULL PROOF OF THE LIFE IN YOU*

*Saturday, August 15th*
*Pastor Chris*

_*đź“–But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry (2 Timothy 4:5).*_

In 1 Timothy 6:12, Paul, by the Spirit, gave a most remarkable admonition, _*“Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life….”*_ Eternal life is your present-hour possession in Christ Jesus. However, God didn’t give you eternal life for it to remain a doctrine you confess.

Rather, He wants that life manifested in and through you. He wants you to make full proof of the divine life in you. Bring it into evidence. Demonstrate it. Let it be seen in your life. The life you’ve received in Christ isn’t dormant; rather, it responds to your consciousness and your participation.

Philemon 1:6 says, _*“That the communication of thy faith may become effectual by the acknowledging of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus.”*_ Every so often, acknowledge that the life of God is in you. Your consciousness or certainty of it produces boldness; boldness to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, knowing that nothing shall by any means hurt you, just as the Bible says. Your words, your actions, and your responses become the proof that the life in you is real.

The Lord Jesus said, _*“And these signs shall follow them that believe; in my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; they shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover”*_ (Mark 16:17-18). These are some of the proofs or signs that accompany those who have eternal life.

We’re victors in Christ Jesus, triumphant always, in all things and in every place. The life in you brings healing, deliverance and transformation to those in need. When you speak, things change. When you act, the divine life is manifested. This is your calling: to manifest the life of God so clearly that it becomes undeniable. And as you do, your life becomes a testimony of His power, His nature and His glory. Hallelujah!

*🙏PRAYER*

*Dear Father, I thank you for the gift of eternal life in me. I make full proof of this life today, expressing your nature, manifesting your power, and walking in dominion over circumstances. My life is a testimony of your glory and righteousness, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.*

*FURTHER STUDY📖=>* *||* *‭‭Colossians 1:27 KJV To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory:* *||*

*||* *‭‭2 Corinthians 4:10-11 KJV Always bearing about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus, that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our body. [11] For we which live are alway delivered unto death for Jesus' sake, that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our mortal flesh.* *||*

*||* *‭‭Galatians 2:20 KJV 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.* *||*

*đź“–DAILY SCRIPTURE READINGđź“–*

*1-Year Bible Reading Planđź“–=>* Romans 16:1-27 & Psalms 102-103

*2-Year Bible Reading Planđź“–=>* Philippians 3:1-12 & Isaiah 66

Thank you, and God bless you!

14/08/2026

Good evening, our dearest fans. We are pleased to inform you of the name change for our page. The new name aligns with our vision to propagate the gospel.

We remain a part of the Love World Kingdom and Christ Embassy.
Our work has only expanded to take the gospel to the ends of the earth.
God bless you

14/08/2026

Good morning, Saint!

*RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONAL*

*📜YOU’RE A SPIRIT BEING*

*Friday, August 14th*
*Pastor Chris*

_*đź“–And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ (1 Thessalonians 5:23).*_

To live effectively as a Christian, you must understand your true nature and identity. If you define yourself merely by what you see in the mirror or what you feel in your body, you’ll be limited to the natural realm. But the Word reveals something deeper: you’re a spirit being, created in the image of God, living in a body, and expressing yourself through a soul.

This is foundational to understanding your life in Christ. The Bible says, _*“…the body without the spirit is dead…”*_ (James 2:26). The real you is the spirit. The body is the house where the spirit lives. When the spirit departs, the body ceases to function. It may still be complete in form, but it’s lifeless, because the real person, the spirit, is gone.

This is why you’re not to relate to life through your senses; live from inside out. Don’t try to reach God externally; relate to Him from your spirit; you’re alive to Him from your spirit. Jesus said, _*“...that which is born of the Spirit is spirit”*_ (John 3:6). When you were born again, your spirit was recreated. You didn’t become a spirit; you were always a spirit. But now, you’re a God-born spirit, alive with eternal life.

The Apostle Paul also affirms, _*“For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace”*_ (Romans 8:6). Your life is designed to be lived from the spirit, not from the senses. Many struggle because they’re more conscious of their body than their spirit; no! Live from your spirit. Speak from your spirit.

Your spirit knows God; that’s where the light of God is, that’s where the Holy Spirit lives. You’re one spirit with the Lord. The Bible says, _*“But he that is joined unto the Lord is one spirit”*_ (1 Corinthians 6:17). Live with this consciousness that you’re a spirit being, alive with the life of God. Therefore, today, express His nature and the fullness of His life in you.

*🙏PRAYER*

*Dear Father, you are great and greatly to be praised; thank you for the life of Christ in me. I’m alive unto you and unto the realities of the Kingdom. I live from my spirit, expressing your life and nature; therefore, I walk in victory, dominion and excellence in Jesus’ Name. Amen.*

*FURTHER STUDY📖=>* *||* *‭‭Hebrews 12:9 KJV Furthermore we have had fathers of our flesh which corrected us, and we gave them reverence: shall we not much rather be in subjection unto the Father of spirits, and live?* *||*

*||* *‭‭1 Peter 3:4 KJV But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price.* *||*

*||* *‭‭John 3:6 KJV That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.* *||*

*đź“–DAILY SCRIPTURE READINGđź“–*

*1-Year Bible Reading Planđź“–=>* Romans 15:14-33 & Psalms 99-101

*2-Year Bible Reading Planđź“–=>* Philippians 2:19-30 & Isaiah 65

Thank you, and God bless you!

13/08/2026

Good morning, Saint!

*RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONAL*

*đź“śTHE PURSUIT OF DIVINE KNOWLEDGE*

*Thursday, August 13th*
*Pastor Chris*

_*đź“–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*

*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 KJV 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 KJV 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 KJV 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.* *||*

*đź“–DAILY SCRIPTURE READINGđź“–*

*1-Year Bible Reading Planđź“–=>* Romans 15:5-13 & Psalms 94-98

*2-Year Bible Reading Planđź“–=>* Philippians 2:12-18 & Isaiah 64

Thank you, and God bless you!

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