Christ Embassy Mainland Group I Church

13/05/2019

*RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONAL

Topic: THE GIFT OF KIND WORDS .*

Monday, May 13th .

Pastor Chris

_*Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones (Proverbs 16:24).*_

The right words are better than gifts of money, and all earthly gifts. Read our opening verse again; it talks about kind words, gracious and pleasant words: they cheer you up, and bring out the best in you. They bring health.

You may give someone nice gifts, but if the words you give to that one aren’t as nice, then your gifts are worthless. The wars in our world are caused by words, and peace comes by words. When Jacob sent gifts ahead of him to his brother, Esau, who had sworn to kill him because of his (Jacob’s) deception, the gifts didn’t mean much to him. It didn’t stop him from advancing towards Jacob to attack him, even after he had seen the gifts.

However, the moment he heard the voice of Jacob, as Jacob addressed him and spoke to him peaceably and lovingly from his heart, it disarmed Esau; his heart melted. Isn’t that what the Bible says? _*“A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger”*_ (Proverbs 15:1). A kind word will bring healing and work wonders.

Don’t speak grievous, hurtful or hateful words; speak kindly always, from your heart. Use kind words, not flattery. Flattery comes from the lips, and they have no life, no matter how sweet they sound. Flattery is deceptive; don’t flatter with your words. Don’t be like the one David described in Psalm 55:21. He said, _*“The words of his mouth were smoother than butter, but war was in his heart: his words were softer than oil, yet were they drawn swords.”*_

Words come from the heart; they reveal your personality and you can’t hide them. Therefore, fill your heart with God’s Words, for out of that abundance, you’ll speak words that heal, lift, encourage, bless and comfort others.

*CONFESSION*

*My thoughts, words, and actions in my daily walk and relationship with others are guided by God’s Word. I’m completely yielded to the Holy Spirit who causes my speech at all times to be gracious, pleasant and winsome, seasoned with salt, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.*

*FURTHER STUDY:* *||* *Ephesians 4:29 MSG* Watch the way you talk. Let nothing foul or dirty come out of your mouth. Say only what helps, each word a gift. *||*

*||* *Colossians 4:6* Let your speech [be] alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man. *||*

*DAILY SCRIPTURE READING*

*1-Year Bible Reading Plan=>* John 6:25-59 & 1 Kings 10-11

*2-Year Bible Reading Plan=>* Mark 10:1-12 & Numbers 16

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24/04/2019

SEE THE INVISIBLE, BELIEVE THE IMPOSSIBLE

"Behold, I am the Lord, the God of all flesh: is there anything too hard for me?" Jeremiah 32:27

Our God is a loving God! He doesn't take delight in our misery. He is the Lord of the universe. The Bible says that He created all things for His own pleasure (Revelations 4:11). He desires to give you everything you want because you are His child. Your prosperity is hinged on the presence of God with you. so when you are conscious of His presence all your troubles will be over.

Joseph recognized this truth and took advantage of it. (Genesis 39:2) This young man knew all along that he would be the ruler of nations and all his kinfolks will bow before him. In spite of the many troubles that came upon him, He still saw the invisible and believed the impossible. This is why he wasn't bitter with those who ill treated him; he knew he was going somewhere.

Whatever it is you desire, our God "....is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we can ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us" (Ephesians 3:20) Did you see that? The power isn't coming from above, it's inside you now! In Mathew 21:22 the Lord Jesus said, "And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing you shall receive" He wouldn't try to negotiate you out of your desire because He's able to give you more than you can ever imagine. Remember that God told Abraham that He gave him as far as his eyes could see (Genesis 13:14-15) If you can see it, you shall have it.

He will not only help you get a job in that company, He can make you own it. Sounds incredible doesn't it? But its the truth nonetheless! Joseph was a forgotten prisoner one night, the next morning he was the Prime Minister of the Egyptian empire, next only to the Pharaoh. Our God can still do the same today, and much more too! The problem is that we have limited God in our minds and so we are not able to comprehend His ability in us. This is the reason we must continually renew our minds with the Word. Only then are we able to recognize him as the Monarch of the universe and that anything is possible when you see the invisible and believe the impossible.

Rev Chris Oyakhilome: Rhapsody of Realities Bible Inspirational Messages.

12/04/2019

A very happy, joyous and glorious birthday anniversary to our highly esteemed Pastor. Sir, your communication of the gospel message is always inspiring and pleasant. It comes with humour and evokes laughter that doeth good like medicine. Thank you so much sir for being our father and loving us so much. And for guiding us to stretch our faith to produce excellent results that are pleasing to the father. May your influence, impact and relevance in ministry continue to flourish, such that on that day, many crowns of righteousness shall be upon your head. And may the peace of Christ (Shallom, Shallom) rest and abide with you and family for ever. In Jesus name.Amen. Happy birthday Sir.

08/04/2019

April: The month of direction.

John 8:12
Then spake Jesus again to them saying, I am the light of the world, he that followeth me shall not work in darkness, but shall have the light of life.

Glory be to God, yesterday our Man of God declared the month of April as our month of direction and that direction provides, guidance, counsel, focus, course and instruction.

He further informed that we ought not to be in darkness about anything, but when specific information is not given in the Bible, we can pray in the Spirit and have information and counsel granted us by the Spirit of God in us. We are children of the light and we should walk in the light as he is in the light.

05/04/2019

Prayer at 12noon and 10pm (Local/GMT) - Fri April 5

Irrespective of your circumstances, you can rejoice in the Lord always. Learn more in today’s Rhapsody. Get the April edition from the store on your Rhapsody app, if you’re yet to do so.

1 Peter 3:12 says, ”For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and his ears are open unto their prayers...”.

At 12noon and 10pm (Local/GMT), we’ll pray in tongues of the Spirit for most of 15min; and also for Christians around the world who are carrying out missionary works in various nations. Pray for their protection and safety, that they be guided of the Spirit in their work, bringing forth much fruit, to the glory of God. Amen. God bless you.

05/04/2019

A testimony that makes glad...

I gave my heart to Christ in the year 2000 during a program in my Secondary School days. Since that day, I developed a hunger for more of God, to know Him and love Him more.

During a time of vacation in April 2002, I visited my Aunt in Owerri and I came across the book - Rhapsody of Realities.

At first, I saw the book on the floor in the guest room I was told to stay during the vacation. Picking it up, it took me some seconds to pronounce the name RHAPSODY because that was my first time to see the word. I quickly looked for a dictionary to ascertain the meaning before opening the Book. Knowing the meaning of the word brought more curiosity to read the Book.

Opening it, I discovered it was a Daily Devotional of December 2001 edition. Prior to this time, I was only using Daily Bread and Daily Manner Devotionals. I browsed through the pages of the Rhapsody of Realities and saw captions like "In Him", "Upward and Forward Life" and "No More Tears".

Reading these captions and studying the depth of the message sparked up a glow in my spirit and I was so excited that I came in contact with such a book. From that day forward I started looking for a Christ Embassy church nearby. All I had in my mind was that; if a Daily Devotional can be like this, what will happen when I worship in the church of the one that wrote it.

I didn't get to see any Christ Embassy Church in Owerri at that time till 2003 August to be precise. I woke up one Sunday morning tired of going to my former church were demonology is being taught. I told myself that Sunday morning, enough is enough; I need a church where Christianity and the realities are being taught.

I left the house looking for a church to attend, street by street until I found a Christ Embassy Church.... Hallelujah!!!!

The miracle of the day was that as I entered the Church, it was Rhapsody of Realities segment. At this point I was so excited. I knew in my Spirit that I had gotten home. While the segment was going on, a Brother walked up to me and gave me a brand-new copy of August Edition of the Rhapsody of Realities; I felt like shouting and jumping. I was full of joy knowing that an additional copy has been added to my library since the only copy I had was the December 2001 Edition.

Since that day till now, I have been giving towards Rhapsody of Realities because I know how the book transformed my thinking. The words written on this book took me from a place of obscurity to a place of prominence in ministry.

I can't stop partnering with ROR...I have found out that as the book is gaining grounds globally...so my business and dealings of life are moving globally.

From Brother James Nkwopara

CHRIST EMBASSY ISLAND GROUP 2.

03/04/2019

03/04/2019

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3RD, 2019.

PASTOR CHRIS OYAKHILOME

THEME: THREE WAYS TO TESTIFY.

And we have seen and do testify that the Father sent the Son to be the Saviour of the world (1 John 4:14).

There’re three ways you testify: one is by declaring before the Lord Himself what He did for you. You count your blessings and testify of His goodness in your personal life; you’re conscious of, and thankful for, all He’s done for you, in you, and with you, affirming that they happened by His grace, mercy, faithfulness, and love that endure forever.

Secondly, you testify with your offering. This is the part that not so many yet understand and practise: the power of the offering. It’s a testimony. When you give God your offering, it’s not a collection; it’s a hallowed oblation, with which you’re testifying that He’s God and not a man. With your offering, you’re testifying and giving glory to Him in your life.

The Patriarchs—Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, David, and his son Solomon—all gave offerings upon the altar in worship to God. Take Solomon, for example; 1 Kings 3:4 says, “…a thousand burnt offerings did Solomon offer upon that altar.” Solomon offered a thousand burnt offerings where God would have accepted a much lesser figure; but it reflected His recognition and testimony of the greatness of God.

Apart from your offering being a celebration of the prosperity of God in your life, it’s also your affirmation or testimony of His greatness, and your recognition of His power and sovereignty.

The third way to testify is to tell others that which the Lord has done in, with, and for you. You tell of His goodness before men, living your life every day in faith, bearing fruits of righteousness. You’re joyful always, irrespective of circumstances.

It’s a testimony of your faith and confidence in the Lord when people see you and observe that you’re joyful and unruffled in the face of diverse tests. They observe that regardless of the pressures and adversities that you face, you’re steadfast, unmoved, always abounding in the work of the Lord; therefore, they’re inspired by your life of faith and trust in the Lord. That’s a testimony.

The aforementioned are basic ways that you testify to the glory of God in your life. Hallelujah!

PRAYER

Blessed Father, you're great, and greatly to be praised. Thank you for the blessings and miracles I experience in my life, which are acts of your love and kindness. The heavens and earth declare your mighty works, and testify of your infinite wisdom and grace, even as all creation sings "Hallelujah" to you, the eternal King of glory. Blessed are you forever. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:
Luke 17:17-19
And Jesus answering said, Were there not ten cleansed? but where [are] the nine? 18 There are not found that returned to give glory to God, save this stranger. 19 And he said unto him, Arise, go thy way: thy faith hath made thee whole.

Revelation 12:11
And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death.

DAILY SCRIPTURE READING:
1-Year Bible Reading Plan:
Luke 9:37-62 &
Joshua 16-19


2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Matthew 27:11-25 &
Leviticus 3