09/10/2026
RHAPSODY OF REALITIES, DAILY DEVOTIONAL, FRIDAY 9TH OCTOBER 2026. PASTOR CHRIS
TOPIC: โจ WHICH COMPANY WOULD YOU RATHER KEEP? โจ
But ye are come unto mount Sion, and unto the city of the living God... To the general assembly and church of the firstborn... (Hebrews 12:22-23).
The people you admire reveal much about the values you cherish. Throughout history, men have celebrated warriors, kings, inventors, politicians, entertainers, and other notable figures whose achievements shaped the world around them. Yet, the Scriptures present us with a certain company of people who were praised and celebrated by God because they lived by faith and fulfilled His purpose in their generations.
When you read about Abraham, Moses, Esther, David, Daniel, Paul, and the other heroes of faith, you're not merely reading historical accounts. You're seeing examples of individuals who valued God's purpose above personal ambition and whose lives produced results that extended far beyond this world. Theyโre part of the great cloud of witnesses the Bible talks about (Hebrews 12:1).
These were men and women whose faith, courage, obedience and devotion to God continue to inspire across generations. Their lives remind us that true greatness is not measured by worldly accomplishments but by faithfulness to God's calling. Read about them in Hebrews 11:4-38, and youโll be greatly inspired.
As a child of God, you've been brought into their company; itโs a lineage of faith. You've become part of God's family, connected to His eternal purpose. Therefore, let your admiration be directed toward those who exemplify the values of the Kingdom. Learn from their faith. Follow their example.
Choose your influences carefully and cultivate a heart that esteems the things God esteems. When you identify with those who live for His purpose, theyโll inspire you to pursue the things that truly matter and build a life of lasting significance.
Thank God that in the Scriptures, He gave us a compendium of the inspiring lives of these men and women of faith. He got to the climax and told us about those amongst them who rejected deliverance; they would rather face certain death for the sake of Godโs purpose and vision than accept deliverance. Itโs better to be listed among and identified with the great heroes of faith in the Bible than to have all of the greatness that this world could ever offer. Hebrews 13:7 says, โRemember them which have the rule over you, who have spoken unto you the word of God: whose faith follow, considering the end of their conversation.โ
PRAYER
Dear Father, thank you for the examples of faith preserved for us in your Word. My heart is set on your purpose, and I value the things that matter to you. I walk in faith, courage and devotion, fulfilling your calling upon my life in glory and righteousness, in Jesus' Name. Amen.
FURTHER STUDY
Hebrews 12:1-2 KJV
Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, [2] Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.
Hebrews 11:32-35 KJV
And what shall I more say? for the time would fail me to tell of Gedeon, and of Barak, and of Samson, and of Jephthae; of David also, and Samuel, and of the prophets: [33] Who through faith subdued kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions, [34] Quenched the violence of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, out of weakness were made strong, waxed valiant in fight, turned to flight the armies of the aliens. [35] Women received their dead raised to life again: and others were tortured, not accepting deliverance; that they might obtain a better resurrection:
Philippians 3:17 KJV
Brethren, be followers together of me, and mark them which walk so as ye have us for an ensample.
DAILY SCRIPTURE READING
1-Year Bible Reading Plan: Colossians 2:6-23 & Isaiah 48-49
2-Year Bible Reading Plan: Hebrews 3:1-11 & Ezekiel 1-2
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