Rhapsody Of Realities 9 August 2024 Daily Devotional By Pastor Chris Oyakhilome (Christ Embassy) is Things have Changed
TOPIC: Things have Changed (Rhapsody of Realities for Today 8 August 2024 Daily Devotional)
📅 FRI. 9TH AUGUST 2024
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And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature (Mark 16:15).Click HERE for the Previous Devotional
Rhapsody Of Realities For Today’s Devotional MESSAGE:
Pastor Chris Says
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The Lord Jesus sent us to preach the Gospel; the Gospel is good news. It’s not exactly good news when all you know or hear is “God is going to change things for you”; that’s hope. But the good news is that “things have changed.” So, stop hoping for things to change because they’ve already changed! Hallelujah!
This should further help you understand what the Bible says in 2 Corinthians 5:17, “Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.” You’re not the weak seeking strength. The Lord Himself has become your strength (Psalm 27:1).
Perhaps you were sickly before you were born again; now, that has changed! Old things are passed away. You’re a new creature in Christ with an incorruptible life that’s sickness-proof.
The same change occurred in your finances. Your state and estate changed when you came into Christ. 2 Corinthians 8:9 says, “For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that ye through his poverty might be rich.” You’ve been made rich. Glory to God!
Furthermore, you don’t have a problem with sin now that you’re in Christ. You’ve been justified to walk in newness of life: “Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life” (Romans 6:4).
The sin-nature was supplanted by God’s nature of righteousness when you were born again. You’re now, not just righteous, but also the righteousness of God in Christ Jesus. See yourself in this light. You weren’t merely set free from sin; you have a life, a nature that’s sin-free.
These are some of the realities for the one who’s born again. You didn’t do anything to achieve any of these; it’s simply the result of what Christ has done; and that’s good news. Hallelujah!
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I continually walk in the reality of my heritage and identity in Christ. I’m righteous, healthy, prosperous and victorious. I walk in the newness of life, enjoying the fullness of the blessings of Christ.
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2 Corinthians 5:17-21; Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.
[18] And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation;
[19] 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.
[20] Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ’s stead, be ye reconciled to God.
[21] 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.
Ephesians 2:4-9; But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us,
[5] even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;) [6] and hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus:
[7] that in the ages to come he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus.
[8] For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:
[9] not of works, lest any man should boast.
Did You Miss Yesterday’s Devotional? Read Rhapsody of Realities 8 August 2024: Apply the Word and Put the Situation Right
1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: Romans 11:25-36 & Psalms 82-84
2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: Philippians 1:9-14 & Isaiah 60
Study Also: Open Heaven 9 August 2024: Live By His Principles (II)
Jesus Trends Salvation Prayer
Heavenly Father,
I come to You in humility and repentance, acknowledging my sins and my need for Your grace. Lord Jesus, I believe You are the Son of God, who died for my sins and rose again to give me eternal life. I confess You as my Savior and Lord.
Forgive me, cleanse me with Your precious blood, and fill me with Your Holy Spirit. I turn away from my sinful ways and open my heart to You. Take control of my life and guide me in Your truth.
If you joined in that life-changing prayer, congratulations! We are happy that you have surrendered your life to Jesus!
About the Rhapsody of Realities Devotional
Rhapsody of Realities 2024 Devotional was authored by Pastor Chris Oyakhilome (D.Sc., D.D.), the distinguished President of Loveworld Inc., also known as Christ Embassy International.
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome is a globally recognized spiritual leader whose ministry has profoundly impacted millions through his insightful teachings and unwavering commitment to the gospel.
The Rhapsody of Realities devotional offers daily spiritual nourishment and inspiration, guiding believers in their walk with Christ and deepening their understanding of God’s Word.
Loveworld Inc., under Pastor Chris’s visionary leadership, continues to spread the message of hope and salvation to every corner of the world.
Pastor Chris has declared August 2024 as the month of JOY! As is customary, he reiterated that God's saints should organise themselves in their various Churches and groups to make merry, eating and drinking in the presence of the Lord, all-month-long. "It's the joy of the Lord and expression of that joy is a sacrifice to the Lord,'' the Man of God posed, explaining the significance of the feasts. So enjoy this Month of Joy!
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