20/06/2026
*Rhapsody Of Realities Daily Devotional*
_Pastor Chris Oyakhilome DSc DSc DD_
_Saturday, June 20th 2026_
*THE POWER IS IN THE GOSPEL*
_For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth..._ *(Romans 1:16)*
The Gospel of Jesus Christ is a marvellous message, extraordinary not only for what it says but for what it does. The Bible declares that it is the power of God unto salvation to everyone that believes. This means God's saving power is wrapped in the message of the Gospel.
There's a miracle-working power in the Gospel such that when it's proclaimed and believed, a transformation takes place in the one who hears it and receives it. The individual knows within himself that something has changed. This is the power of God at work through the message.
What makes this so remarkable is that the power is in the announcement itself. One person proclaims the message, another hears it, believes it, and instantly the power of God is activated in that person's life, resulting in salvation. And beyond that, healings take place; blind eyes are opened, deaf ears are unstopped and even those who were hitherto paralyzed and bedridden get off their beds (Acts 9:32-35).
This is why the Lord commanded us to preach the Gospel to every creature. The power is not in human persuasion or ability or ability; it is in the message itself. Paul said, *"And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man's wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power"* (1 Corinthians 2:4). The message may be simple, but it's backed by all of heaven's authority.
When you understand this, it gives you confidence. You know that whenever you share the Gospel, it will produce results. No one is beyond the reach of the Gospel. If it worked in you, it will work for anyone. This is why we can't keep it to ourselves. The Gospel must be told everywhere because wherever it is proclaimed and believed, the power of God is manifested.
*PRAYER*
_Dear Father, thank you for the power of the Gospel that's transforming lives all over the world. I am bold and unashamed to proclaim this message everywhere, knowing that your power is at work in everyone who hears and believes, and they're thus translated from death to life, from sin unto righteousness, and from the power of Satan unto God, in Jesus' Name. Amen._
*FURTHER STUDY:*
*Mark 16:15-16* And he said unto them, Go ye into the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. *16* He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.
*1 Corinthians 1:18 NIV* For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.
*Acts 26:16-18* But rise, and stand upon [thy] feet: for I have appeared unto thee for this purpose, to make thee a minister and a witness both of these things which thou hast seen, and of those things in the which I will appear unto thee; *17* Delivering thee from the people, and [from] the Gentiles, unto whom now I send thee, *18* To open their eyes, [and] to turn [them] from darkness to light, and [from] the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in me.
*1 Year Bible Reading Plan :* Acts 9:1-31 & 2 Chronicles 35-36
*2 Year Bible Reading Plan :* 2 Corinthians 6:11-18 & Isaiah 7
