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18/06/2026

*Rhapsody Of Realities Daily Devotional*

_Pastor Chris Oyakhilome DSc DSc DD_

_Thursday, June 18th 2026_

*WALKING IN THE SPIRIT IS THE ANSWER*

_...Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh_ *(Galatians 5:16)*

The solution to the challenges associated with the flesh, the world, and temptation is heeding the definitive instruction from the Word of God to walk in the Spirit. From some of our earlier studies, we observed that the flesh operates by desire, the world by influence, and temptation by internal inclination.

But there's a higher life in Christ. When you walk in the Spirit, His life that's inherent in your recreated human spirit is expressed effortlessly. That's why He didn't call us to fight the flesh, the world, or the devil but to simply live according to our nature. The flesh has been crucified (Galatians 5:24), you've overcome the world (1 John 5:4), and the devil is defeated (Hebrews 2:14).

Walking in the Spirit, therefore, is not a struggle; it's the expression of your true nature. It's walking in the Word, where the fruits of the spirit---love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, and temperance---flow naturally from within you. This is the life of the Christian. Christianity isn't a religion, and it's not a struggle with sin, the flesh, or the devil; it's the transcendent life in Christ. It's the unveiling and manifestation of the Christ-nature in you. Hallelujah!

You're not called to battle the flesh, the world, or the devil. You're called to live the life of the Spirit. As you give yourself to the Word and yield to the Holy Spirit, His life in you gains ascendancy over the flesh. Therefore, walk in the Spirit consciously and consistently, expressing your true nature in Christ; in doing so, you rise above all limitations and live triumphantly every day.

*CONFESSION*

_I walk in the Spirit, conscious of my divine nature in Christ, and I manifest His glory and righteousness. I live by the power of the Spirit. The life of Christ is expressed in and through me, producing love, joy, peace and excellence. I walk in victory every day, fulfilling God's purpose for my life. Hallelujah!_

*FURTHER STUDY:*

*Galatians 5:16-24* [This] I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. *17* For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would. *18* But if ye be led of the Spirit, ye are not under the law. *19* Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are [these;] Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, *20* Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, varience, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, *21* Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have told [you] in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God. *22* But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, *23* Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. *24* And they that are Christ's have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts.

*Romans 8:13-14 NIV* For if you live according to the flesh, you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the misdeeds of the body, you will live. *14* For those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God.

*1 Year Bible Reading Plan :* Acts 7:54- 8:1-8 & 2 Chronicles 31-32

*2 Year Bible Reading Plan :* 2 Corinthians 5:11-21 & Isaiah 4

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17/06/2026

*Rhapsody Of Realities Daily Devotional*

_Pastor Chris Oyakhilome DSc DSc DD_

_Wednesday, June 17th 2026_

*THE REAL SOURCE OF TEMPTATION*

_But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed_ *(James 1:14)*

The Word of God reveals something profound about temptation and how it comes. Temptation doesn’t begin outside; it begins from within. We just read it: *“… every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust....”* It didn’t say by someone else’s actions or external pressure; it says you’re tempted when you’re lured by your own lust.

That means the source is internal. Only what your heart already craves can tempt you. So, when people fall into temptation, it’s not the environment that caused it but the inclination of their heart. It’s not what they were exposed to but what they were already attracted to.

The Bible gives us the progression: *“Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death”* (James 1:15). First, there’s attraction, then contemplation, followed by conception, and finally, manifestation. It doesn’t start with the act; it begins with what was allowed from within.

That’s why the focus should always be on your heart. The Bible says to guard your heart with all diligence, for out of it are the issues of life (Proverbs 4:23). It’s about what you permit to take root within you. Many try to avoid temptation by avoiding situations; while that may be helpful, the real issue is the condition of the heart.

A man is not tempted simply because something exists; he is tempted because something in him responds. This is why blaming others for your slips, errors, or temptations is disingenuous. The Scripture is clear: you’re tempted when you’re drawn away by what already has a hold on your heart.

That means the responsibility is personal. And this isn’t to bring condemnation but understanding, because once the source is understood, the solution becomes clear. You don’t deal with temptation through fear; you overcome it with the light of God’s Word and by walking in the Spirit. When you walk in the Spirit, you will not fulfil the desires of the flesh: *“This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh”* (Galatians 5:16).

*PRAYER*

_Dear Father, thank you for the light of your Word that gives me understanding. I’m not led by wrong desires; I walk in the Spirit and manifest the nature of righteousness. I live above every influence of the flesh, in Jesus’ Name. Amen._

*FURTHER STUDY:*

*James 1:13-15 NIV* When tempted, no one should say, "God is tempting me." For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone; *14* but each person is tempted when they are dragged away by their own evil desire and enticed. *15* Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death.

*Galatians 5:16-21 NIV* So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. *17* For the flesh desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the flesh. They are in conflict with each other, so that you are not to do whatever you want. *18* But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law. *19* The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery; *20* idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions *21* and envy; drunkenness, or**es, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who live like this will not inherit the kingdom of God.

*Matthew 5:27-28* Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not commit adultery: *28* But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart.

*1 Year Bible Reading Plan :* Acts 7:1-53 & 2 Chronicles 29-30

*2 Year Bible Reading Plan :* 2 Corinthians 5:1-10 & Isaiah 3

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14/06/2026

*RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONAL*

PASTOR CHRIS OYAKHILOME Dsc. Dsc. DD.

SUNDAY JUNE 14 2026

*YOU’VE OVERCOME THE WORLD*

*For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith (1 John 5:4).*

Our opening scripture presents a truth that should fundamentally change your perspective concerning the world and its influences: you’ve already overcome the world. This is not a promise but a declaration of present truth. You’ve overcome the world and its crippling and corrupting influences. You’ve overcome the world’s system, its economy, economics, and politics.

This is why it’s important as a Christian that you know who you are. Always be mindful of your identity; you’re born of God; and for that reason, the Scripture says you’ve overcome the world! It doesn’t say strive to overcome the world; neither does it suggest a progressive attainment of victory.

This has nothing to do with your effort but the result of what Christ has already done. He said in John 16:33, “…be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.” He didn’t do it for Himself; He did it for you. Your victory is a present reality rooted in your oneness and identity with Christ and your faith in His finished works.

The world operates through sensory perception and natural reasoning. But as Christians, we live by faith: “…as it is written, the just shall live by faith” (Romans 1:17). The life in Christ is governed by faith. To walk by faith is to live above the world’s system, to live in transcendence over it.

We’re not called to fight the world, the flesh or the devil. We’ve overcome the world. We’ve crucified the flesh. We’re superior to the devil. What we’re called to do with the world is to tame it and not to love it: “Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world…” (1 John 2:15). The absence of affection neutralizes influence.

This was what Paul meant when He said by the Spirit in Galatians 6:14, “…the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world.” You’re dead to the world. The systems of this world have no claim, no hold, and no defining power over your life because though you’re in the world, you’re not of this world (John 15:19). Blessed be God!

PRAYER / CONFESSION

*Dear Father, thank you for the victory I have in Christ. I walk by faith and not by sight, living above the systems and influences of this world. I’m not subject to the world; I’ve overcome it, and I live in that consciousness today, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.*

FURTHER STUDY

1 John 5:4-5 AMPC; Galatians 6:14; 1 John 2:15 NIV

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

Acts 4:32-37; Acts 5:1-11; 2 Chronicles 20-22

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

2 Corinthians 3:11-18; Song of Solomon 7-8

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11/06/2026

*Rhapsody Of Realities Daily Devotional*

_Pastor Chris Oyakhilome DSc DSc DD_

_Thursday, June 11th 2026_

*DON’T DELAY TO APPLY GOD’S WORD*

_…Resist the devil, and he will flee from you_ *(James 4:7)*

It’s unfortunate that, out of indifference or lack of spiritual discipline, some Christians neglect to confess God’s Word concerning their lives, assuming they can always do so later. But spiritual things don’t work that way.

When you delay to apply God’s Word against the adversary, you create room for his operations to persist. Don’t allow it. Deal with him promptly and decisively, giving him no place. The Scripture is clear: *“Neither give place to the devil”* (Ephesians 4:27).

The instruction in our opening verse is equally clear: *“Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.”* That resistance is not for a later time; it is for the very moment he attempts to afflict your body or interfere with your circumstances. You don’t postpone it; you confront it immediately with the Word. To delay is to yield ground, but to act on the Word is to enforce your dominion.

Speak the Word and exercise your faith as the Scripture instructs: *“Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked…and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God”* (Ephesians 6:16-17).

Refuse to accommodate anything contrary to what God has said about you. This is the life of faith. You respond with the Word at once and align your actions with the truth you have received.

Always remember that Satan is a defeated foe; you’re superior to him. You’ve already overcome him and all his demons. Keep them where they belong—under your feet. Hallelujah!

*PRAYER*

_Dear Father, thank you for the power of your Word in my life. I respond immediately to every situation with your Word, enforcing my dominion and walking in the reality of all that you’ve made available to me in Christ, in Jesus’ Name. Amen._

*FURTHER STUDY:*

*Ephesians 6:10* Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.

*James 1:22-25* But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. *23* For if any be a hearer of the word, and not a doer, he is like unto a man beholding his natural face in a glass: *24* For he beholdeth himself, and goeth his way, and straightway forgetteth what manner of man he was. *25* But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth [therein], he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed.

*1 Year Bible Reading Plan :* Acts 2:22-47 & 2 Chronicles 8-11

*2 Year Bible Reading Plan :* 2 Corinthians 2:1-7 & Songs Of Solomon 1-2

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08/06/2026

*RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONAL*

*DON’T LOSE THE MOMENT*

Monday, June 8th

Pastor Chris

_*📖And I set my face unto the Lord God, to seek by prayer and supplications, with fasting… (Daniel 9:3).*_

There’re moments when, deep within your spirit, you sense that something ought to change. It may concern your family, your finances, your work, or even your walk with God. You simply know within that the time has come for a new phase, yet the outward circumstances don’t seem to reflect it. Don’t ignore such moments.

The Spirit of God can stir your heart to recognize divine timing. If you fail to respond to that prompting, you may lose the opportunity to step into the next phase or higher level of your walk with God. Daniel gives us a remarkable example of how to respond when you recognize such spiritual timing.

While studying the writings of Jeremiah, he discovered that the seventy years of Israel’s captivity were coming to an end, yet there were no visible signs of deliverance. Instead of ignoring what he knew from the Word, Daniel set his heart to seek the Lord. He prayed and fasted, giving earnest attention to the matter at hand.

For three weeks he continued in prayer until an angel appeared to him with a message from heaven. The angel told him that from the first day he began to pray, his prayers were answered. Daniel refused to abandon what he knew in his spirit and continued to pray until heaven’s response manifested.

This teaches an important lesson: sometimes the Spirit of God stirs your spirit to know that it’s time for a change; when that happens, seize the moment. Pray and fast. If the situation doesn’t seem to have changed immediately, continue steadfastly in prayer.

Persistence in prayer at such times is important for the Bible says, _*“…The earnest (heartfelt, continued) prayer of a righteous man makes tremendous power available [dynamic in its working]"*_ (James 5:16 AMPC). When you recognize spiritual timing and respond with prayer, you position yourself to participate in the fulfillment of God’s will and purpose.

Daniel’s prayers were connected to the unfolding of prophetic events. The message he received revealed that the Persian Empire would fall and be replaced by another kingdom. What began with a man recognizing God’s timing and seizing the moment to pray in alignment with God’s Word became part of the unfolding of God’s eternal plan for His people.

*PRAYER*🙏
*Dear Father, thank you for the guidance of your Spirit who helps me recognize the times and seasons of my life. I respond with faith and obedience to your Word, aligning myself to pray and see your will fulfilled in my life and in the nations, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.*

*FURTHER STUDY📖*
*‭‭Daniel 9:2-3 KJV* In the first year of his reign I Daniel understood by books the number of the years, whereof the word of the LORD came to Jeremiah the prophet, that he would accomplish seventy years in the desolations of Jerusalem. [3] And I set my face unto the Lord God, to seek by prayer and supplications, with fasting, and sackcloth, and ashes:

*Ecclesiastes 3:1 KJV*
To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:

*‭‭Luke 18:1 KJV* And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint;

*📖DAILY SCRIPTURE READING📖*

*1-Year Bible Reading Plan* John 21:1-25 & 1 Chronicles 26-29

*2-Year Bible Reading Plan📖* 1 Corinthians 16:13-24 & Ecclesiastes 7-8

05/06/2026

*Rhapsody Of Realities Daily Devotional*

*Friday, June 5th, 2026*
*Pastor Chris Oyakhilome DSc DSc DD*

*A DEFEATED KINGDOM*

📖 *_"No man can enter into a strong man's house, and spoil his goods, except he will first bind the strong man; and then he will spoil his house" (Mark 3:27)._*

When the Lord Jesus addressed the accusation that He cast out demons by the power of Beelzebub, He revealed profound truths about the kingdom of darkness. First, He made it clear that Satan has a kingdom with a structure. Satan's kingdom operates with coordination and hierarchy. We referenced this in our previous study.

However, the Master went further and revealed another crucial truth. In Mark 3:27, He spoke about entering a strong man's house and spoiling his goods. The *"strong man"* in this context refers to Satan. The Lord Jesus explained that no one can enter a strong man's house and plunder his possessions unless the strong man is first *"bound."*

With this statement, the Lord revealed His authority over Satan---the same authority which He passed on to us---His Church. He said in Matthew 10:8, *_"Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye have received, freely give."_* Then, in Mark 16:17, He said, *_"And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils...."_*

Jesus, casting out demons was proof that He had authority over the kingdom of darkness. While Satan operates with a structured system of demonic forces, he is nevertheless a defeated foe. Through the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, Satan and the forces of darkness were decisively defeated.

Colossians 2:15 NKJV tells us that Jesus Christ disarmed principalities and powers and made a public spectacle of them. Yet, even though Satan has been defeated, he still attempts to operate with the same strategies he's used throughout history. He has lost his authority, but he continues to function through deception, intimidation and manipulation.

This is why you must walk in the light of God's Word and remain conscious of your victory in Christ and the dominion you have in His Name. Your authority over Satan is rooted in the triumph of Christ. You're not fighting to obtain victory; you're standing in the victory that has already been won. Live in the consciousness of this truth. You're in dominion over Satan and his cohorts of darkness.

*PRAYER*

*Dear Father, thank you for my victory over Satan and the forces of darkness. I live in the consciousness of Christ's triumph and exercise my authority in His Name. Every work of the adversary is subdued, and I walk in the dominion and freedom that I have in Christ, in Jesus' Name. Amen.*

*FURTHER STUDY:*

Colossians 2:15 *||* *_"[And] having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it."_* *||*

1 John 3:8 *||* *_"He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil."_* *||*

Luke 10:19 *||* *_"Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you."_* *||*

*Daily Scripture Reading:*

*1-Year Bible Reading Plan=>* John 19:17-42 & 1 Chronicles 17-19

*2-Year Bible Reading Plan=>* 1 Corinthians 15:40-49 & Ecclesiastes 1-2

03/06/2026

*Rhapsody Of Realities Daily Devotional*

_Pastor Chris Oyakhilome DSc DSc DD_

_Wednesday, June 3rd 2026_

*CONTINUALLY NOURISHED BY THE WORD*

_Jesus answered and said unto them, Ye do err, not knowing the scriptures, nor the power of God_ *(Matthew 22:29)*

The Lord Jesus made a striking statement when He said, *“You err because you know not the Scriptures.”* This shows that ignorance of God’s Word inevitably leads to error. When the Word of God is absent from a person’s life, confusion and misdirection become inevitable.

The knowledge of the Scriptures keeps you aligned with God’s truth and preserves you from deception. That’s why studying and meditating on the Word should be a daily and constant experience in your life. The Word of God can be likened to the Manna that God fed the children of Israel with in the wilderness. He instructed them not to store it for the next day.

Each day’s provision had to be gathered afresh. When the Lord Jesus later declared in John 6:35, *“…I am the bread of life…,”* He revealed the deeper meaning of that experience. He’s the true bread from heaven, the living Word that nourishes the human spirit. The Word of God is God’s food for your spirit, and you need it every day.

The Lord instructed in Joshua 1:8, *“This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night….”* Meditation on the Word is essential for a victorious Christian life. You can’t depend merely on your past experiences with the Word. Your spiritual strength is sustained through continual fellowship with the Word.

When a Christian neglects personal study of the Word, or is inconsistent in church or in the environment where the Word is taught, he or she becomes vulnerable. But when you remain consistently nourished by God’s Word and strengthened through fellowship with those who share the same faith, you stay spiritually alert, fortified and resistant to the stratagems of the adversary.

Therefore, make sure you’re grounded in a spiritual family, a home church, where the Word of God is continually taught and lived. Stay in fellowship with other Christians, and meditate regularly on the Word. Your spirit will be nourished and strengthened continually, and you’ll grow from grace to grace, faith to faith, and from glory to glory. Hallelujah!

*PRAYER*

_Dear Father, thank you for the nourishment of your Word, which strengthens my spirit daily. I delight in your Word and meditate on it continually; it guides me in wisdom, strengthens my faith and keeps me victorious over every work of darkness. I walk in the light and power of your truth today and always, in Jesus’ Name. Amen._

*FURTHER STUDY:*

*Matthew 4:4* But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth 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.

*1 Peter 2:2 NIV* Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation,

*1 Year Bible Reading Plan :* John 18:1-27 & 1 Chronicles 11-13

*2 Year Bible Reading Plan :* 1 Corinthians 15:20-28 & Proverbs 30

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02/06/2026

*Rhapsody Of Realities Daily Devotional*

_Pastor Chris Oyakhilome DSc DSc DD_

_Tuesday, June 2nd 2026_

*THE GIFT OF RIGHTEOUSNESS AND ITS POWER*

_For if by one man's offence death reigned by one; 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)*

Righteousness is the nature of God that reveals His rightness—His ability to be right, only and always right. It’s His equity in judgment, His fairness to anyone and everyone. This is why righteousness belongs to God alone; no man by his own effort can attain it.

This was the dilemma: God gave the Law, but man couldn’t keep it, not because the Law was wrong but because man by sin had lost the ability to fulfil it. How then could man relate with a God who demands absolute righteousness?

This is why the Lord Jesus came. He knew we could never attain righteousness by ourselves; it was impossible. So, He came to give us His life and nature. When you received Christ, you received the very life of God. Just as you were born into this world with human life, you were born again with the life and nature of Christ.

This new life came with a gift—righteousness. This isn’t human righteousness or righteousness by works; it’s the righteousness of God. It’s given, imparted, or bestowed. You don’t work for it; you receive it. This righteousness produces something extraordinary in you. It gives you the ability to live right, to do right, and to walk in God’s will.

More than that, it gives you boldness before God. You can stand in His presence without inferiority, without guilt, and without condemnation. This is your reality now that You’re born again. You’re not trying to become righteous; you’ve been made righteous. You don’t struggle to please God; you live out His nature that’s within you. This is the life of righteousness: living in dominion, with confidence, and in fellowship with the Father. Hallelujah!

*CONFESSION*

_I’m the righteousness of God in Christ Jesus; this is my nature and my present reality. I reign in life, walking in dominion, boldness and excellence as a result of my right standing with God. His nature is expressed in and through me, and I walk in His perfect will today. Hallelujah!_

*FURTHER STUDY:*

*Philippians 3:7-9* But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ. *8* Yea doubtless, and I count all things [but] loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them [but] dung, that I may win Christ, *9* And be found in him, not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith:

*Romans 1:16-17* For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. *17* For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith.

*Isaiah 54:17* No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue [that] shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This [is] the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness [is] of me, saith the LORD.

*1 Year Bible Reading Plan :* John 17:1-26 & 1 Chronicles 9-10

*2 Year Bible Reading Plan :* 1 Corinthians 15:11-19 & Proverbs 29

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31/05/2026

*Rhapsody Of Realities Daily Devotional*

_Pastor Chris Oyakhilome DSc DSc DD_

_Sunday, May 31st 2026_

*THE KINDNESS OF GOD*

_And the king said, Is there not yet any of the house of Saul, that I may shew the kindness of God unto him?..._ *(2 Samuel 9:3)*

In the Old Testament, the word translated *“mercy”* comes from the Hebrew word *“hesed.”* It means lovingkindness, but more specifically, it is covenant kindness; kindness rooted in covenant, not in merit. The example of David and Jonathan’s son, Mephibosheth, gives us a clear and practical picture of how covenant mercy works (2 Samuel 9).

Long after Jonathan’s death and well into his reign as king, David was moved by the covenant he had made with Jonathan. He asked a deliberate question: *“…Is there yet any that is left of the house of Saul, that I may shew him kindness for Jonathan's sake?”* (2 Samuel 9:1).

David wasn’t asking if there was someone he could merely acknowledge. The word *“shew”* used means to demonstrate. David was looking for someone to whom he could practically and visibly demonstrate covenant kindness. In fact, in the 3rd verse, David called it the *“kindness of God.”* How profound!

Mephibosheth was lame in both feet and practically abandoned and forgotten by most. However, he was summoned to the king’s presence. But when he came before David, he fell on his face in fear. He expected judgment from the king who had succeeded his grandfather, King Saul.

But David’s first words were *“Fear not”;* that’s always the language of mercy. David restored to him all the land that had belonged to Saul and then offered him something greater still: a permanent place at the king’s table. This was covenant kindness, which David called *“the kindness of God.”*

Why did he call it the kindness of God? It’s because covenant kindness is shown toward someone who has no merit or claim to it. That person doesn’t qualify. True mercy flows from the greater to the lesser. By virtue of that mercy, the one with nothing is brought into royalty, lifted, honoured, and seated at the table, just as we are today seated together with Christ. This is the transforming power of covenant kindness.

It reminds of the Scripture: *“He raiseth up the poor out of the dust, and lifteth up the beggar from the dunghill, to set them among princes, and to make them inherit the throne of glory...”* (1 Samuel 2:8). Perhaps there’s someone coming to your spirit even now that requires your covenant kindness; go ahead and show that one the kindness of God.

*PRAYER*

_Dear Father, I thank you for your covenant kindness and mercy toward me. I receive your lovingkindness with understanding and gratitude. I live in the consciousness of your mercy, enjoying the life of honour, fellowship and provision that you have brought me into, in Jesus’ Name. Amen._

*FURTHER STUDY:*

*Psalm 36:7* How excellent is thy lovingkindness, O God! therefore the children of men put their trust under the shadow of thy wings.

*Isaiah 54:10 NKJV* For the mountains shall depart And the hills be removed, But My kindness shall not depart from you, Nor shall My covenant of peace be removed,” Says the Lord, who has mercy on you.

*2 Samuel 9:5-8* Then king David sent, and fetched him out of the house of Machir, the son of Ammiel, from Lodebar. *6* Now when Mephibosheth, the son of Jonathan, the son of Saul, was come unto David, he fell on his face, and did reverence. And David said, Mephibosheth. And he answered, Behold thy servant! *7* And David said unto him, Fear not: for I will surely shew thee kindness for Jonathan thy father's sake, and will restore thee all the land of Saul thy father; and thou shalt eat bread at my table continually. *8* And he bowed himself, and said, What is thy servant, that thou shouldest look upon such a dead dog as I am?

*1 Year Bible Reading Plan :* John 15:18-16:1-16 & 1 Chronicles 5-6

*2 Year Bible Reading Plan :* 1 Corinthians 14:31-40 & Proverbs 27

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