GATHERING THE SHEAVES

They that sow in tears shall reap in joy. He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.
"Psalms 126:5-6"

Without fail it's going happen. This is amazing. You know sheaves is a bundle of stock or grain you bind together after they are caught. You bind them together for transportation or storage. But here he is referring to some forms of harvest from your sowing.
You are coming back with your sheaves. In the old testament God's people were God's servant. God had to do things for them . They called to God and he will do things for them. In the new testament we are his partners, we work together. We do things together. In the old testament the angels had authority over the people. A simple example is when Zachariah failed to believe the word of angel Gabriel. The angel made him dumb for his unbelief. When the people asked him the name of his son when he was finally born, that's when he received his healing. But in the new testament the angels are our servants. They serve us.

Hebrews 1: 13-14 KJV
But to which of the angels said he at any time, Sit on my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool? Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation? The angels ministered to them in the old testament but they minister for us in the new testament. That's why the name of Jesus is so powerful. We give instructions in the name of Jesus.

John 15:7-8 KJV
If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you. Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be my disciples.
If you don't make things happen, it won't happen. What do you do? Speak peace like Jesus did. The storm was raging and the wind but he says peace be still. Jesus was not just saying words without understanding. He addressed the waves and the storm. He said calm down. When your heart is beating fast and you are panicking put your hand on your chest and say calm down.

Think what we can do as sons of God. He has made us a wonder. He said nothing shall be impossible unto you. How does he see us? What's on his mind concerning us? He thinks us super because he has blessed us. He has sent us as sheep in the midst of wolves. He wasn't thinking something terrible will happen to us. He says be wise as serpents and harmless as doves. He says fear not I am with you even unto the end of the earth.
It doesn't matter what the storm says the wind boisterous but Jesus said peace be still. The disciples had their peace right in the boat with them. How could you be afraid? Your peace is with you
Now he is not in the boat with us, he is in us. Jesus is the logos. You speak and the miracles happen. No wonder he says he says be rich and full of the word. Let the word dwell in you richly. If you abide in me and I abide in you what do you want? Just tell him. He knows how to fix it. He is wisdom. He knows what to do. You are not even in the midst of the fiery furnace like Shedrach, Mishack and Abdenego yet. God didn't save them from the furnace. The fourth man came in to join them. He is with you even in that challenge. You are not alone.

CONFESSIONS
God is with me. I refuse to fear. God is with me. Greater is he that is in me than he that is in the world. I am above only.

Love-power: The Greatest Force In The Universe

And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge,that ye might be filled with all the fullness of God (Ephesians 3:19).

Love is the greatest power in the world. It’s the greatest force in the universe. The Bible says God is love (1 John 4:8). Love raised Jesus Christ from the dead. Love can bring forth anything you require for your life. Even now, the love-power of God is present, but until you know the love of God, you can’t know its power. Some people don’t experience the love of God because they’re not certain that God loves them personally. A simple test can help you find
out. Ask yourself, “Do I love God?” If your answer is yes, then ask yourself another question: “Is God as good as I am?” If again, your answer is yes, then it means He’ll definitely love
you, at the very least, as much as you love Him. But God isn’t only as good as you are; He’s better.

His love for you is unfathomable, unconditional, pure and eternal. He loves you more than you could ever love yourself. In fact, you could never have loved Him if you didn’t learn of His love. That’s why John the Apostle declared, “We love him, because he first loved us” (1 John 4:19). Jeremiah 31:3 also says, “The Lord hath appeared of old unto me, saying, Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore with lovingkindness have I drawn thee.”

Our opening verse says, “And to know the love of Christ…that ye might be filled with all the fullness of God” (Ephesians 3:19). God’s purpose for our lives is to be filled with His fullness, to be overflowing in His love, manifesting His life, nature, character and power. That’s what the Lord Jesus was talking about when He cried out in the temple, “He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water” (John 7:38). His love-power flows from us to the world (Romans 5:5). It’s a fire that can’t be quenched (Song of Songs 8:7), an overcoming power that crushes fear (1 John 4:18) and every evil work. Walk in the fullness of this love-power.

PRAYER
Dear Father, I thank you for granting me revelation knowledge of the dimensions of your love; the breadth, and length, and depth, and height, thereby filling me with your fullness. I’m rooted and grounded in love, and my heart overflows with the love of Christ. I manifest and radiate your glory to my world today, in Jesus’ Name.

MAINTAIN A DISCIPLINED PRAYER LIFE

But we will give ourselves continually to prayer and to the ministry of the word (Acts 6:4 KVJ)

It’s such a wonderful privilege to know that we can commune and fellowship with our heavenly Father through prayer, and that we have His full attention when we speak to Him (1 Peter 3:12). As emphasized, prayer isn’t just a way to get God to do something for you; it’s also a time to hear from the Lord and receive instructions on everything that concerns you.  

Christians must strive at having effective prayer lives. Prayer is not only a fellowship, it’s also a labour. That’s why I think it’s ridiculous to think we should pray only when we feel like. Then again, because prayer doesn’t appeal to our minds and senses, our bodies and minds may not enjoy praying and can even rebel against it. Many times we put off praying till the end of the day but by the time we’re through with the activities of the day, we’re tired and drowsy and our thoughts start wondering while we’re praying. This is where the labour comes into prayer, this is where the fight is, but it’s not a fight with devils or men, neither is it a fight with God. It’s a fight to keep yourself on track against the dictates of the flesh. Romans 8:26-27 says “Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groaning which cannot be uttered. And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what the mind of the Spirit is because he maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God”

This takes training and so you must be resolved to stick with your personal prayer schedule. Some Christians find it almost impossible to do this simple because they’ve not been able to discipline their flesh. They go to work everyday of the week without ever considering getting to work late, much less not going at all. If you can train your mind and body to do this then you can train yourself to pray regularly and on time too. The problem is that too many aren’t willing to make such a sacrifice for their prayer lives, and that’s because they don’t know the important of prayer. But when trouble comes, they’re the first to cry, “Please, pray for me!” Don’t depend on ‘emergency prayers,’ consistency is the key. Make a fresh commitment to your personal prayer life today. There are so many things that will compete with your prayer time, but there’s so much you can achieve on your knees. So, stays connected to God, and maintain a disciplined prayer life. 

We’re God’s Habitation Through The Spirit

    Moses implemented God’s instruction. He rallied the children of Israel, to bring all the necessary offerings, and they built a beautiful sanctuary in accordance with the pattern and plan that God gave to Moses. However, that wasn’t good enough. God wanted a new sanctuary and showed David a vision of the new sanctuary; He gave him every detail of what it should be like.

    David was excited, and laid down a lot of gold and silver for the building of the temple. Nevertheless, it was Solomon, David’s son, who was approved of God to build the temple, and he built for God a magnificent temple. The Bible says, “Howbeit the most High dwelleth not in temples made with hands; as saith the prophet” (Acts 7:48).

    Then Jesus came on the scene and said, “…I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it” (Matthew 16:18). The word translated “Church” means “Assembly or Congregation of the called out ones.” It’s therefore not a physical building, but a living tabernacle of human beings.

    Let’s read Ephesians 2:19-22 NIV. It says, “Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and strangers, but fellow citizens with God’s people and also members of his household, built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the chief cornerstone. In him the whole building is joined together and rises to become a holy temple in the Lord. And in him you too are being built together to become a dwelling in which God lives by his Spirit.” We’re God’s habitation through the Spirit! His vision to dwell in the midst of His people has been realized in us, the Church.

    Each one of us is a temple of the Holy Spirit. He lives and walks in us (2 Corinthians 6:16). You’re God’s holy temple (1 Corinthians 3:16); this, the Bible says, is the mystery that was hidden from ages and generations, which has now been made manifest. The mystery is, Christ in you, the hope of glory (Colossians 1:26-27). Hallelujah!

PRAYER
Precious Father, I worship and adore you; thank you for making me your dwelling place. I acknowledge your Spirit living in me, protecting, guiding, and leading me in your perfect will.
Thank you for beautifying my life with the glory of your presence, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Equipped For The Mandate

For I long to see you, that I may impart unto you some spiritual gift, to the end ye may be established (Romans 1:11).

    Hosea 12:13 tells us that “…by a prophet the LORD brought Israel out of Egypt, and by a prophet was he preserved.” Notice, He didn’t say, “…by an angel,” but “…by a prophet.” God preserves or establishes His people through His servants; His chosen and anointed ministers. He
equips them and sends them to those He wants to bless. Ephesians 4:11-12 says, “And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ.”

    This lets us know why Paul could affirm boldly in his letter to the believers in Rome, “…I long to see you, that I may impart unto you some spiritual gift to the end ye may be
established” (Romans 1:11). He knew he was a custodian of divine verities; he knew he had something to give.

    One of the reasons there’re weak Christians today is that they never received any spiritual impartation. Read again,the reason Paul said he wanted to impart some spiritual gifts
to the brethren in Rome; it was so they might be established. Through the ministry of the Word, and impartation of the Spirit, God’s people are strengthened and established on the truth.

    1 Corinthians 4:20 says, “For the kingdom of God is not in word, but in power.” The Gospel is more than mere words; its power must be demonstrated. Paul said in 1 Corinthians 2:4, “And my speech and my preaching was not Equipped For The Mandate with enticing words of man’s wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power.” So, as Christians, and as ministers
of the Gospel, we have something with which to bless and transform our world. We’re dispensers of God’s blessings.

    God has endowed you with grace and special abilities according to His own will, and according to His calling on your life. He’s equipped you for what He called you to do. You have what it takes. Therefore, do something with what you have. 2 Corinthians 4:7 says, “But we have this treasure in earthen vessels….” Do something with the anointing; in ministering to others, do so in the power of the Holy Ghost!

PRAYER
Dear Father, I thank you for giving me a perfect heart that responds to your Word. As I receive your Word, my heart is imparted with spiritual gifts and I’m duly equipped to do great exploits through the Gospel of Christ, to your praise and glory, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

The True Essence Of Prayer

James 5:16
Confess your faults one to another, and pray for one another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much

Many often chastise themselves for not being able to pray for long hours. What is the significance of long prayer times? you might want to ask. Well, God never said we must spend long hours in prayers for Him to hear us. He never told us how long our prayers should be and doesn’t demand from us many hours of prayers as the definition of time by some is. But if you spend long hours, that’s great. Remember, He lives in eternity; therefore, He’s not regulated by minutes and hours as we are in the earth. So, in a sense, the significance or essence of prayer is not in its protraction in terms of the number of hours spent praying. It’s not “how long” you pray that really makes an impact; it’s “how right” you pray.

Many spend long hours in prayer, saying the wrong things, hence their lives are unfulfilled, being void of the spiritual results and impact of prayer. They have missed the true essence of prayer, which is fellowship and communion with the Lord. That communion not only builds your relationship with Him, but also helps transform your personality from glory to glory.
What God wants is for you to spend quality time alone with Him, away from everything else. For example, you’d be amazed how much impact a fifteen or thirty minute time alone with the Lord, spent praying intensely in the Spirit, will produce in your life.

Of course, it’s desirable and advisable to spend longer periods with the Lord in fellowship. All that’s required is discipline. You have to learn to stay at the place of prayer. Lately, we’ve been observing intense moments of prayer regularly, as I notify those following on Twitter. And many who have been disciplined enough to participate in the prayer times have shared testimonies of how they were able to go beyond the regular fifteen minutes of prayer to twenty or thirty minutes, and some others to even an hour. This happened, not because they were hitherto doing it but because they found they had so much more to say to the Lord during such blissful atmosphere of fellowship.

The significance of prayer is therefore not its length, especially in the eyes of others; it’s the beauty of fellowshipping with the Most High, away from everything else. That fellowship enriches and strengthens your spirit, while improving your life in a tremendous way.

Matthew 6:5-8
And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly. But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking. Be not ye therefore like unto them: for your Father knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye ask him.

BUNDLE OF BLESSINGS

 

Many Christians agree that God blessed them, but not many have the understanding that they are indeed a blessing!

If you’re born again, you’re more than a blessed man or woman: you’re actually a blessing . Looking at the scripture in ( Genesis 12:2-3 ), you’d notice that the Lord didn’t only bless Abraham but also made him a blessing. This isn’t just Abraham’s story; it’s also yours because the Word says “… you are Abraham’s famous “descendant,” heirs according to the covenant promises” (Galatians 3:29 MSG).

If the people of this world knew just how much of a blessing you are,  they’d beat down your doors to get to you. Anybody could receive a miracle from the Lord just by touching you. After all, the Lord Jesus wasn’t conscious of the woman with the issue of the blood touching Him until she had done so (Mark 5:28-29). He was Himself a blessing, and all that anyone needed to do was touch Him in faith and receive a miracle.

Living daily with the consciousness that you’re a blessing will remove every sense of need or lack from your life. How could one who is a blessing think of requiring aid from someone else? How could one who is a blessing suffer with sickness? It’s impossible. The blessings God gave Abraham are now your present-hour possession. You’re a divine package of blessings!

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Wednesday 25th May Rhapsody of Reality

#Wednesday #Rhapsody

#RhapsodyofRealities

Born To Reign

...Jesus answered, Thou sayest that I am a king. To this end was I born, and for this cause came I into the world… (John 18:37).

The Bible tells us how God appeared to Abraham when he was ninety years old, and blessed him. He said to him, “And I will make thee exceeding fruitful, and I will make nations of thee, and kings shall come out of thee” (Genesis 17:6). Some Bible translations say, “...some kings will come out of thee,” but that’s wrong. God wasn’t thinking about the kings of Israel and Judah that would reign over His people; He was talking about a generation that’d be born as kings.

In the following verse, the Lord said, “And I will establish my covenant between me and thee and thy seed after thee in their generations for an everlasting covenant, to be a God unto thee, and to thy seed after thee.” His everlasting covenant wasn’t with Abraham’s physical, earthly seeds like Isaac, Jacob etc., who only received the blessing in part.

Galatians 3:16 says, “Now to Abraham and his seed were the promises made. He saith not, And to seeds, as of many; but as of one, And to thy seed, which is Christ.”

The seed He was talking about is Christ, and we’re heirs of the promises that were made to Abraham because we’re in

Christ: “And if ye [be] Christ’s, then are ye Abraham’s seed, and heirs according to the promise” (Galatians 3:29).

So, when God said to Abraham“…kings shall come out of thee…,” He was actually talking of us, the new creation. Romans 5:17 says, “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.” The Greek rendering of the word, “reign” accurately means “to king.” Thus, the actual Greek construction should be, “…they which receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness shall king in life, by one, Jesus Christ.”

You were born to reign (to king) in life over demons, sickness and disease, poverty, failure, circumstances and death, because you’re Abraham’s seed, and a joint heir with

Christ. Therefore, have the mentality of absolute success and dominion. Christ reigns on earth today through you.

CONFESSION

I know who I am! I’m Abraham’s seed and I reign and rule in this life. I walk in the consciousness of abundance and dominion because I’m a joint-heir with

Christ; therefore, all things are mine!

1 YEAR BIBLE

READING PLAN:

John 12:1-19

2 Kings 16-17

2 YEAR BIBLE

READING PLAN:

1 Corinthians

12:12-21

Proverbs 21

FURTHER STUDY:

Galatians 3:7-9

Revelation 5:10

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Tuesday Confessions

#Tuesday #Confession
“Holding forth the #word of #life; that I may rejoice in the day of #Christ, that I have not run in #vain, neither laboured in vain” (Phillippians 2:16). Read  more>>  http://goo.gl/Wkd2V1

Tuesday Rhapsody

‪#‎Tuesday‬ ‪#‎Rhapsody‬ of ‪#‎Realities‬

Don’t ‪#‎Delay‬

I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work (John
9:4).
Avoid ‪#‎procrastination‬. Don’t delay in the things you should do. Act at the right time; act while you can, because the opportunity may not always be there. What’s that vision the Lord laid in your heart at the beginning of the year?
How far have you fulfilled it? It could be about your evangelical work as a Christian or a minister of the Gospel. It could be about your job or family or even your health. Don’t delay. Be about what He asked you to do, and refuse to be distracted.

Oftentimes, when you don’t do what you should do at the right time, your inaction could prevent you from getting to the next level of your life. So, do the right things at the right time. It’s one of the benefits of yielding yourself to the Holy Spirit, and the Word of God; His wisdom propels you to do the right thing at the right time, the right way, for the right purpose.
Sometimes, the consequences of delay could take several years to correct; so, take action now. Don’t delay in doing the Lord’s bidding. Once you take the step and put the required effort into that which He has inspired you to do, His miracle-power comes upon your efforts, and His glory is revealed in what you do. So, don’t delay to act on His Word.

Don’t delay to act on His instructions and the inspirations that come to you.
Some people get the prompting of the Spirit to do something, but they ignore that prompting, because they want to pursue some other things first. Sadly, they often never get a second chance. It pays to know the voice of the Lord and respond promptly when He speaks. It pays to do what He wants you to do when He wants it done.

‪#‎PRAYER‬
Dear Father, I thank you for your wisdom, glory, grace, power, and the divine enablement you’ve imparted to my spirit so as to live the victorious Christian life, every day. By your Spirit, I’m divinely positioned to fulfil my destiny in Christ, fruitful in the ministry of reconciliation, to the glory of your Name, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

1 YEAR ‪#‎BIBLE‬
READING PLAN:
John 11:17-57
2 Kings 13-15

2 YEAR BIBLE
READING PLAN:
1 Corinthians
12:1-11
Proverbs 20

FURTHER STUDY:
Proverbs 22:29
Proverbs 28:19 GNB
Psalm 90:12

MONDAY BLESSINGS

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What Can You See?

What Can You See?

And the LORD said unto Abram, after that Lot was separated from him, Lift up now thine eyes, and look from the place where thou art northward, and southward, and eastward, and westward: For all the land which thou seest, to thee will I give it, and to thy seed forever (Genesis 13:14-15).

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Rhapsody Of Realities Execute The Sentence! Monday, August 24th

Rhapsody Of Realities

Execute The Sentence!

Monday, August 24th .
Pastor Chris

Let the saints be joyful in glory: let them sing aloud upon their beds. Let the high praises of God be in their mouth, and a two-edged sword in their hand; To execute vengeance upon the heathen, and punishments upon the people; To bind their kings with chains, and their nobles with fetters of iron; To execute upon them the judgment written: this honour have all his saints. Praise ye the LORD (Psalm 149:5-9).

In Christianity, we're not called to fight the devil. Satan, the devil, is our adversary, but he's already defeated! He's been judged, and we're the ones authorized to execute his judgment! So, we don't fight him; we execute the sentence that's already been passed on him; it's part of our heritage in Christ: "To execute upon them (Satan and his demons) the judgment written: this honour have all his saints. Praise ye the LORD" (Psalm 149:9).
In John 16:11, Jesus said, "...the prince of this world is judged"; that means he's been sentenced. Halleluiah! We have the responsibility to keep Satan where he belongs —under our feet! That's why the Bible says to cast him out! You don't struggle with Satan; just cast him out.
The resurrection of Jesus made a champion of you. The Bible says you've been raised together with Him, and made to sit together with Him in heavenly places (Ephesians 2:6). You're seated with Christ, far above principalities and powers. You occupy the place of authority in Christ, far above Satan and everything that's connected to him. Glory to God!

CONFESSION

I'm anointed with the Holy Spirit and with power! I'm superior to Satan and his demons, with the authority to execute judgment against them. I dominate and triumph over circumstances today and always, because the greater One lives in me! Glory to God!

Further Study: || 1 John 4:4 Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world. ||

|| James 4:7 Again, he limiteth a certain day, saying in David, To day, after so long a time; as it is said, To day if ye will hear his voice, harden not your hearts. ||

Daily Scripture Reading

1-Year Bible Reading Plan:
1 Corinthians 9:1-27, Psalms 128-134

2-Year Bible Reading Plan: Luke 18:28-34, 1 Samuel 11-12

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RHAPSODY OF REALITIES SATURDAY, 22ND AUGUST

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES SATURDAY, 22ND AUGUST

HE'S EXCITED ABOUT YOU.

The LORD thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing (Zephaniah 3:17).

Did you know that God is excited about you? You need to take some time today to meditate on that. Some people only think of God’s wrath. They believe He’s always mad at them. They’ve been raised to think that God is only concerned about sin, and because there’s so much sin in the world, He’s mad at everybody; no! He’s not that way. God isn’t concerned about sin as many think. He was concerned about sin, and His concern about it made Him send Jesus.

When Jesus died on the cross, the problem of sin was dealt with forever. Therefore, for the believer in Christ, sin is no longer a problem. The death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ brought an end to sin and ushered you into the life of righteousness: “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” (2 Corinthians 5:21). So you see, God is not mad at you; He settled the sin-problem in, and through, Jesus Christ and said, “…sin shall not have dominion over you…” (Romans 6:14).

What you need to do is to trust His righteousness; trust what Jesus came to do! You’re the fruit, the result of Christ’s redemptive work. Accept and receive His righteousness into your spirit, and live continually in His glory and grace, knowing that He’s not mad at you, but excited about you.

2 Corinthians 5:19 says, “To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation.” This lets you know the mind of God. He’s not even mad at the sinner, let alone you that are born again! Therefore, get excited about God, because He’s excited about you.

CONFESSION
I am the righteousness of God in Christ Jesus; sin has no power over me. My heavenly Father rejoices over me with singing, and I bring Him joy and gladness today, pleasing Him in all things! I’m His crown and pearl of great value. I’m His outstretched arm of love, joy and righteousness to the world! Glory to God!

FURTHER STUDY:
Psalm 89:15-17 Job 8:20-21 Psalm 97:11-12

1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
1 Corinthians 7:1-40 Psalms 119:113-176
2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Luke 18:9-17 1 Samuel 9