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18/08/2026

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONAL
TUESDAY, 18TH AUGUST 2026
PASTOR CHRIS

THEME: THE RIGHTEOUSNESS OF GOD BY FAITH

For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to everyone that believeth (Romans 10:4).

There’s an important truth you need to understand about righteousness: it’s by faith, not by works. The Scripture makes this contrast clear in Romans 9:30-32. The Gentiles obtained righteousness because they received it by faith. But Israel, who pursued it through the Law, didn’t attain it because they sought it by works.

The Bible states clearly that by the works of the Law shall no man be made righteous: “Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ…for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified” (Galatians 2:16). Also, Romans 3:21-22 says, “But now the righteousness of God without the law is manifested…Even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe….”

Israel went about to establish their own righteousness through the Law, and it failed: “For they being ignorant of God’s righteousness, and going about to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted themselves unto the righteousness of God” (Romans 10:3).

The Scripture says they had a zeal for God but not according to knowledge. That’s still the situation today. Many are zealous, passionate and sincere in their pursuit of righteousness. They’re striving for what has already been given freely. But the key is yielding to or embracing the righteousness of God which is by the faith of Jesus Christ.

The righteousness of God is a gift you receive, not something you work for: “…they which receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness shall reign in life by one, Jesus Christ” (Romans 5:17). 2 Corinthians 5:21 says, “For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.”

Don’t try to establish your own righteousness through works. Accept what God has given you in Christ. In Philippians 3:9, Paul, by the Spirit, made this remarkable statement: “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.” Hallelujah!

PRAYER

I’m the righteousness of God in Christ Jesus and I walk in the consciousness of my right standing with God, bold, confident, and victorious. I reign in life through Jesus Christ, manifesting His wisdom, glory and truth. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY
Galatians 2:16 NIV; Ephesians 2:8-9; Romans 3:20-22

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
1 Corinthians 3; Psalms 109-112

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Philippians 4:8-13; Jeremiah 3

17/08/2026

Rhapsody Of Realities Daily Devotional

Pastor Chris Oyakhilome DSc DSc DD

Monday, August 17th 2026

LEARN THE MINISTRY OF THE SPIRIT

📖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 Hisministry. 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; Ephesians 3:4-6; John 14:26

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
1 Corinthians 2 & Psalms 107-108

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Philippians 4:1-7 & Jeremiah 2

16/08/2026

Rhapsody Of Realities Daily Debotional

Pastor Chris Oyakhilome DSc DSc DD

Sunday, August 16th 2026

YOUR MENTAL LIBRARY

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 neutralize 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. 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 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 And thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest 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 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 upon these things.

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
1 Corinthians 1 & Psalms 104-106

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Philippians 3:13-21 & Jeremiah 1

15/08/2026

Join us for our Special Global Online Sunday Service this Sunday 16th August 2026.

A special online service will also be held for children. To join either the adult or children's service visit www.geccrusades.com/streaming.

15/08/2026

Rhapsody Of Realities Daily Devotional.

Pastor Chris Oyakhilome DSc DSc DD

Saturday, August 15th 2026

MAKE FULL PROOF OF THE LIFE IN YOU

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 / Confession
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; 2 Corinthians 4:10-11; Galatians 2:20

1-year bible reading plan
Romans 16:1-27; Psalms 102-103

2-year bible reading plan
Philippians 3:1-12; Isaiah 66

14/08/2026

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONAL
FRIDAY, 14TH AUGUST 2026
PASTOR CHRIS

THEME: YOU’RE A SPIRIT BEING

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; 1 Peter 3:4; John 3:6

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Romans 15:14-33; Psalms 99-101

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Philippians 2:19-30; Isaiah 65

13/08/2026

THE PURSUIT OF DIVINE KNOWLEDGE

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 / CONFESSION

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.

12/08/2026

🔥 GLOBAL MIDWEEK SERVICE IS TONIGHT! 🌍✨

Get ready for a powerful time of the Word and fellowship with Pastor Choolwe

📅 Today, Wednesday 12th August
⏰ 20:00 HRS
💻 Live Online: www.geccrusades.com/streaming

Don’t miss this special service 🙏🏽

12/08/2026

STUDY YOUR RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONAL

THEME: IF YOU HAVE JESUS, YOU HAVE LIFE

WEDNESDAY , 12th AUGUST, 2026

PASTOR CHRIS OYAKHILOME DSc DSc DD

“And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son (1 John 5:11).”

Christianity is the unveiling of a present reality: Christ in you; His life, glory, righteousness, wisdom, dominion and grace unveiled and revealed in and through you. This is real. Christianity isn’t a religion. It’s the very life and nature of God imparted to you in Christ and lived through the power of the Holy Spirit.

This life isn’t something you’re going to get when you get to heaven. The Apostle John states it as a present truth in our opening scripture: _*“...God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son.”*_ Then he continues in the 12th verse, _*“He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life.”*_ This is absolute.

You can’t have eternal life any other way. If you have Jesus, you have it. Read His words in John 17:3 _*“And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent.”*_ He had said earlier in John 5:24, _*“Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life.”

Then He made a most profound declaration in the 26th verse, _*“For as the Father hath life in himself; so hath he given to the Son to have life in himself.”*_ This helps to understand why Jesus is, Himself, eternal life and the only One who can give it: _*“…we are in him that is true, even in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and eternal life”*_ (1 John 5:20).

Remember His words in John 14:6, _*“…I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.”*_ Being born again, you’ve come to the Father through Jesus Christ and have received His life. Therefore, be ever conscious of His divine life in you (1 John 5:13). Let it go beyond doctrine to consciousness and experience. Eternal life is what makes you superior to Satan and the limitations of this world. It’s why you have the capacity to live above sin, sickness and death, and live from God instead of trying to reach Him.

🔊 PRAYER

Dear Father, I thank you for the reality of eternal life in me. I don’t live by assumptions but by the truth of your Word. I walk in the consciousness of this divine life, expressing your nature and manifesting your glory, righteousness, grace and truth, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

📚 FURTHER STUDY:

1 John 5:11-13 (KJV)
And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. 12 He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life. 13 These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God.

Colossians 1:26-27 (NIV)
the mystery that has been kept hidden for ages and generations, but is now disclosed to the Lord’s people. 27 To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.

1 John 5:20 (NIV)
We know also that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding, so that we may know him who is true. And we are in him who is true by being in his Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life.”*

📚 DAILY SCRIPTURE READING:

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Romans 14-15:1-4 & Psalms 90-93

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Philippians 2:1-11 & Isaiah 63

11/08/2026

STUDY YOUR RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONAL

PASTOR CHRIS OYAKHILOME DSc DSc DD

TUESDAY, AUGUST 11th 2026

THEME: ABOVE THE ELEMENTS OF THIS WORLD

📖Wherefore if ye be dead with Christ from the rudiments of the world, why, as though living in the world, are ye subject to ordinances (Colossians 2:20).

As a child of God, you’re not subject to the elements of this world. This isn’t mere rhetoric; it’s the revelation of your nature and position in Christ. The Bible says you’re dead with Christ to the rudiments, the elemental principles of this world. That means they don’t govern you; you reign over them.

Always remember that being born again, you’re not of this world. You’re superior to Satan and the disabling influences of this world. You’re not subject to the same limitations of the unregenerate man. There’s a higher law by which you live: the law of the Spirit of life, and it overrides the natural laws of this world.

For example, when faced with harsh weather conditions, the natural response for the natural man is to yield and say, “It’s too cold,” or “It’s unbearably hot,” and then adapt to such natural elements. But faith responds
differently. You rise above it. You declare your dominion over the elements of this world.

When you’re confronted with an unfavourable condition in your health or finances, don’t accept them as final. Don’t live by the projections of so-called economic and medical experts. Rather, respond on the basis of God’s Word. The Word of God is the governing principle of the divine life in you; it overrides the natural laws and elements of this world.

The Apostle John affirms, “Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them…” (1 John 4:4). Act on the Word.Refuse to be limited by natural conditions. You don’t have to deny their existence, but you must prohibit their authority over you. The Lord Jesus said, “…be of good cheer; I have overcome the world” (John 16:33).

He overcame the world, its systems and elements. And when He did, you were in Him. Walk in this consciousness and consistently manifest victory, dominion and excellence over the systems, structures, and elements of this world.

🔊 PRAYER

Dear Father, I thank you for the life of victory you’ve given me in Christ. I’m not subject to the elements of this world, for the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus is at work in me. I walk in dominion and exercise authority over circumstances, systems, structures and principles of this world today, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

📚 FURTHER STUDY:

Colossians 2:20 DNT; Galatians 4:3-4;
Galatians 6:14 NIV

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Romans 12:17-13:1-14 & Psalms 89

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