Good Afternoon Beloved!
RHAPSODY OF REALITIES – Saturday, June 17 2017
TOPIC: ACHIEVE MORE FOR HIM
PASTOR CHRIS
Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place (2 Corinthians 2:14).
In these last days, the Lord has specially graced His Church for significant attainments and ever-increasing glory. If there was ever a time to commit yourself to the Lord and do more for Him, it’s now. However, don’t expect everything to go smoothly just because you’ve decided to do more for the Lord. You’re likely to face adversities for daring to go the extra mile and do bigger things for the Master, but refuse to be moved. Our glory and victory in Christ is an eternal one. Read our opening verse again. In the midst of trouble, you’ll be triumphant as you set your focus on the Lord and what He’s called you to do.
Yes, there’s an adversary; there’s a dark realm over this world and in this world, which we’re set against; but the Word gives us clear instructions on what to do. It says, “Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand” (Ephesians 6:13).
Don’t weaken or cower under the pressure; put on the whole armour of God! Be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Trust Him, for you’re sufficient in His sufficiency, and as a result, you can achieve whatever you set your heart to achieve.
CONFESSION
I’m from above. Though I live in this world that’s influenced by the devil, I don’t belong here; I hail from God. I refuse to bow to pressure; rather, I stand tall always, knowing the Lord is the strength of my life.
FURTHER STUDY:
James 1:2-4
My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; 3 Knowing [this], that the trying of your faith worketh patience. 4 But let patience have [her] perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.
1 Corinthians 10:13
There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God [is] faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear
Philippians 2:12-13
Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling. 13 For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of [his] good pleasure.
DAILY SCRIPTURE READING
1-Year Bible Reading Plan: 
Acts 7:1-53, 
2 Chronicles 29-30
2-Year Bible Reading Plan:
Luke 2:1-7, 
Deuteronomy 15
You are bigger than any challenge that will ever come at you

Good Morning Beloved!
RHAPSODY OF REALITIES – Friday, June 16 2017
TOPIC: GRACED TO EXCEL
PASTOR CHRIS
According to the grace of God which is given unto me, as a wise masterbuilder, I have laid the foundation, and another buildeth thereon. But let every man take heed how he buildeth thereupon (1 Corinthians 3:10).
As Christians, we’re all gifted and graced by God to excel in life. There’s the general grace of Jesus Christ which we all received for salvation. Also, there’s the specific grace that God gives you on the basis of His calling on your life. The general grace of God is what brought you salvation and protects you in salvation. However, when God calls you, He gives you a responsibility and the grace to fulfil that responsibility.
In our opening verse, for example, Paul talked about the grace of God, which was given to him for a specific ministry that the Lord had committed to him. We have another example in Romans 12:6-7, where he writes, “Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith; Or ministry, let us wait on our ministering….”
The expression, “let us wait on our ministering” doesn’t mean to wait in line until you have the opportunity for ministry; it means to serve. It means to take advantage of the grace God has given you for service in fulfilling your unique calling in Him.
Whatever “gift” you’re given, devote yourself to it; focus on it and take advantage of that grace. Perhaps your grace may be the ability to sing; that means you’re graced to minister and bless God’s people through music. This is much more than having a nice voice or the ability to sing nicely. There’s an inspiration that flows when you sing; a ministration that imparts the Spirit and changes lives. Someone else might sing the same song in the same way and not accomplish the same result.
The beautiful thing, however, is that each one of us is uniquely graced to excel, and to fulfil the will of God for our lives. That grace covers you and protects you in the things that God has called you to do. As long as you’re functioning in that grace, nothing can stand against you successfully; you’ll produce results for His glory. Moreover, as you remain humble and walk in love, God grants you more grace for greater victories. Hallelujah!
PRAYER
Dear Father, I thank you for the immeasurable grace you’ve made available to me in Christ to fulfil your will and purpose here on earth. I take advantage of your grace, which causes your blessings, beauty, perfections and excellence to be revealed in and through me, in Jesus’ Name. Amen
FURTHER STUDY:
2 Timothy 2:1
Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus
James 4:6
But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.
DAILY SCRIPTURE READING
1-Year Bible Reading Plan:
Acts 6:1-15, 
2 Chronicles 26-28
2-Year Bible Reading Plan:
Luke 1:67-80, 
Deuteronomy 14
Enjoy Your Day! Your Happiness Is In God, Not In A Man!