New year Eve with Pastor Chris, London (2025)

13/10/2025

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📅TUESDAY 14TH, OCTOBER 2025

👤PASTOR CHRIS OYAKHILOME

DO WHAT THE WORD SAYS
(Honour Your Parents As The Word Instructs)

TO THE BIBLE - Ephesians 6:1-3
“Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. “Honor your father and mother,” which is the first commandment with promise: “that it may be well with you and you may live long on the earth.”

LET’S TALK
Someone once asked, “How powerful are the blessings or curses spoken by parents over their children?” According to the Bible, they can be very powerful and have impactful implications. Throughout Scripture, we see examples where what parents said—either blessings or curses—came to pass.

As someone who is born again, it’s important to understand that God has called you into a life of blessings. The Bible says in 1 Peter 3:9 that we were called to inherit a blessing. That means God’s plan for you is one of goodness, not harm.

If your parents spoke a curse over you before you gave your life to Christ, that curse no longer has power over you now that you’re born again. You belong to Jesus, and His blessing overrides every curse. However, it’s still important to make peace with your parents. If it’s not possible to reconcile—or it’s too difficult—speak with your pastor. They can guide you with wisdom and help you take the right steps.

Now, what if you were already born again when your parents spoke something negative or cursed you? Generally, it won’t have an effect. But if you were living outside God’s Word—disobeying or ignoring what the Bible teaches— you may find yourself in a vulnerable place spiritually. That’s when harm can creep in because stepping outside of God’s protection is like breaking a protective fence.

Remember the story of the Israelites in Egypt? When God sent the final plague, He told His people to mark their doorposts with the blood of a lamb. That mark protected them from harm. In the same way, staying in God’s Word and living by it keeps you safe under His covering. The Bible also says in Ecclesiastes 10:8 NIV, “whoever breaks through a wall will be bitten by a serpent.” In other words, disobedience can open doors to things God never intended for you to experience.

God wants you to live in peace—especially with your parents. The Bible says in Ephesians 6:1–3, quoting Exodus 20:12 and Deuteronomy 5:16 NIV, “Honor your father and your mother… that your days may be long, and that it may be well with you.” This is the first commandment that comes with a promise.

📖Go Deeper:
Colossians 3:20; Exodus 20:12; 1 Peter 3:8-9

PRAYER
Blessed Father, I choose to live in the light of your Word, honouring my parents and those you’ve placed in my path as leaders and walking in peace and in the blessings that come from doing your Word.

Daily Bible Reading:

ONE YEAR
1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:1-13, Isaiah 38-39

TWO YEAR
Hebrews 6:11-20, Ezekiel 8-9

13/10/2025

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📅TUESDAY 14TH, OCTOBER 2025

👤PASTOR CHRIS OYAKHILOME

THE COMFORT OF THE SCRIPTURES

For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope (Romans 15:4).

God cared so much about us that He gave us the Holy Scriptures as a personal document so that through the comfort of the Scriptures, we might have hope.

That’s why I love to study the Bible again and again. As I study, I find direction. I’m filled with hope. I look at the future with great expectation. No matter what’s happening in the world, I’m focused on the Word. I set my face like a flint because I have hope through the comfort of the Scriptures.

The Bible has become for me a living thing, the living voice of Christ. For example, whenever I say, “Greater is He that is in me than he that is in the world,” I’m not just quoting a verse. I’m responding to a living voice that God gave me for my journey. He knows we don’t see Him physically every day. He knows the pressures we deal with and the times we wish He would visibly show up. But He gave us something even more dependable, His Word.

He wants you to rely on His Word, for it never fails. Isaiah 55:11 says, "So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth; it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it." Then in Matthew 24:35, the Lord Jesus said, "Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away."

This shows that God's Word is the most dependable foundation. Not one word from Him has ever failed or could ever fail as Joshua 21:45 affirms, "Not one word of all the good promises which the Lord had made unto the house of Israel failed; all came to pass."

Furthermore, the Scriptures empower you to deal wisely in the affairs of life (Joshua 1:8 AMPC). That’s why we emphasize meditating on the Word. Everything you’d ever be in your life is wrapped up in the Word. So, stay on the Word. Live by the Word.

PRAYER
Dear Father, thank you for the blessing of the Scriptures, your living Word that guides, inspires and strengthens me. Through the comfort of the Scriptures, I have hope. I walk in wisdom, faith and bold expectation of a glorious future. Your Word is my daily light, and I live by its truth, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

📖FURTHER STUDY:
2 Timothy 3:15-16; Joshua 1:8 AMPC; Psalm 119:105

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
1 Thessalonians 4:1-18 & Isaiah 59-60

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
John 5:33-47 & 1 Kings 21

12/10/2025

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📅 MONDAY 13TH OCTOBER 2025

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THE RIGHTNESS OF GOD IN YOU

And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness (Ephesians 4:24).

Righteousness is the rightness of God at work in you. It is divinity manifested in you. It is the unveiling of the Father’s heart, His life and love at work in you. Living right is the outworking of the righteousness of God in you. He is righteousness, and He is your righteousness. He gave you the righteousness of Jesus Christ: “...of Him are ye in Christ Jesus who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification and redemption” (1 Corinthians 1:30).

This is what gives you right standing with Him. Being born again, you’re in the presence of the Father without
guilt, condemnation, or inferiority. We’re bold and confident before Him. We live in harmony with the Father, walking in the light of His Word. We know Him, and He knows us; we’ve become one with Him: “Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ” (Romans 5:1). “But he that is joined unto he Lord is one spirit” (1 Corinthians 6:17). Righteousness is your life now; it’s your nature. You’ve received abundance of grace and the gift of righteousness: “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” (Romans 5:17). Now you can walk in Him, justified and at peace with God.

PRAYER
Dear Father, thank you for giving me your own righteousness: the ability to live right, think right, and live in your perfect will. I walk in the consciousness of my oneness with you, without guilt or condemnation. Your life and love are at work in me, producing fruits of righteousness. I reign in life through Jesus Christ. Amen.

📖FURTHER STUDY
Romans 5:17 AMPC; 2 Corinthians 5:21;
Philippians 3:7-9

1- YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:1-13 & Isaiah 57-58

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
John 5:28-32 & 1 Kings 20

12/10/2025

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📅MONDAY 13TH, OCTOBER 2025

👤PASTOR CHRIS OYAKHILOME

HE BECAME THE SIN-BEARER
(His Sacrificial Love Saved You)

TO THE BIBLE - John 15:13
“Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends.

LET’S TALK
Our opening scripture reminds us of something powerful the Holy Spirit said through the apostle Paul in Romans 5:8: “But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” Let that sink in. Even when we didn’t know Him, even when we were lost in sin, Jesus chose to die for us. That’s love in its purest form. Because of His sacrifice, the Bible now says, “There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus…” (Romans 8:1).

That word “condemnation” means judgement or punishment. Jesus took that judgement for us. He faced what we should’ve faced. That’s why 2 Corinthians 5:19 (NIV) says: “…God was reconciling the world to himself in Christ, not counting people’s sins against them.” Did you see that? God’s not holding your sins against you—because He already placed them on Jesus. Jesus became the sin-bearer.

1 Peter 2:24 further makes it clearer; it says, “…Himself bore our sins in His own body on the tree, that we, having died to sins, might live for righteousness….” This is why, when we pray for people who haven’t yet received Christ, we don’t pray for God to “do” something—He already did! We pray they’ll realise the truth: Jesus bore their sin so they don’t have to live in sin anymore. Hallelujah!

2 Corinthians 5:14–15 says, “For the love of Christ compels us… if One died for all, then all died; and He died for all, that those who live should live no longer for themselves, but for Him who died for them and rose again.”

Jesus gave everything for you. Now, live for Him. Not out of fear. Not out of guilt. But out of love. That’s the only right response to such an incredible love. Hallelujah!

📖Go Deeper:
1 John 4:9-10; 2 Corinthians 5:21; Galatians 2:20

PRAYER
Dear Father, I thank you for the priceless sacrifice of Jesus Christ who bore our sins and took our judgment upon Himself. Thank you for reconciling the world to yourself, and now we have the ministry of reconciliation, to share this glorious truth with others, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Daily Bible Reading:

ONE YEAR
1 Thessalonians 1-2:1-16, I

TWO YEAR
Hebrews 6:1-10, Ezekiel 7

11/10/2025

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📅SUNDAY 12TH, OCTOBER 2025

👤PASTOR CHRIS OYAKHILOME

FAITH AND WORSHIP
(Worship Can Unlock Divine Responses From God)

TO THE BIBLE - Matthew 15:22 “And behold, a woman of Canaan came from that region and cried out to Him, saying, “Have mercy on me, O Lord, Son of David! My daughter is severely demon-possessed.”

LET’S TALK
Prayer is a powerful and essential part of our walk with God. In previous studies, we explored two significant aspects of prayer: lifting up our hands and praying during the quiet hours of the night. Both are profound in their own ways. But there is yet another mystery in prayer—one that involves faith and worship. This truth is beautifully illustrated in the story of the Canaanite woman in Matthew 15:22–28.

This woman came to Jesus with a desperate request: her daughter was being tormented by a demon. She had probably tried every other option—doctors, remedies, maybe even traditional help—and nothing worked. In a moment of great need, she cried out to Jesus, saying, “Have mercy on me, O Lord, Son of David!” (Matthew 15:22). She recognised who He was and reached out in faith.

But surprisingly, the Bible says that Jesus didn’t answer her a word. He was silent. Imagine how confusing and discouraging that must have felt. Even the disciples were uncomfortable with the situation. They asked Jesus to send her away because her persistence was causing a scene. Then, Jesus finally spoke, saying, “I was not sent except to the lost sheep of the house of Israel” (Matthew 15:24). His words seemed to draw a boundary—one that excluded her. Yet, instead of backing away, the woman stepped even closer. She worshipped Him, and with a sincere heart, she said, “Lord, help me” (Matthew 15:25).

Then came a reply that might seem hard to understand. The Lord Jesus said, “It is not right to take the children’s bread and toss it to the dogs” (Matthew 15:26). Still, the woman wasn’t offended. Her faith was unshaken. She answered, “Yes, Lord, but even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their master’s table” (Matthew 15:27). In that moment, Jesus recognised her great faith. He said, “Woman, great is your faith! Let it be to you as you desire” (Matthew 15:28). Instantly, her daughter was healed. This story reveals a profound lesson: worship can be the key that unlocks divine responses when it seems like there’s silence from God.

Have you ever prayed, and it seemed like you weren’t hearing anything from the Lord? Do you wish you could hear from God, and it seems as though there’s no response? Do what the woman did. In faith, worship the Lord profusely and sincerely, and you’ll get a response. Hallelujah!

📖Go Deeper
John 4:23-24; Hebrews 11:6; Psalm 34:1

Pray
Precious Father, I worship and adore you, the everlasting King of glory, the only wise and true God, gracious, holy, righteous, pure and kind. Yours, O Lord, is the greatness, the power, the glory, the majesty and the splendour! You’re exalted as head over all, and I extol your majesty and praise you for your blessings and wondrous works in my life and in all the earth, in Jesus’ Name. Amen

Daily Bible Reading

ONE YEAR
Colossians 4:2-18, Isaiah 33-34

TWO YEAR
Hebrews 5:1-14, Ezekiel 5-6

11/10/2025

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📅SUNDAY 12TH, OCTOBER 2025

👤PASTOR CHRIS OYAKHILOME

LEARN TO CALL THINGS INTO BEING

Thou shalt also decree a thing, and it shall be established unto thee... (Job 22:28).

Did you know that through the power of the Holy Spirit, you can call forth anything that you desire? You have the power to appropriate into your current moment whatever it is you require. Never see yourself as being in need of something you think you can’t get. Instead, learn to call such things into existence.

We see God employ this same principle when He created all things in Genesis 1. He called them forth. Then in Romans 4:17, the Apostle Paul draws our attention to something profound that God said to Abraham: “(As it is written, I have made thee a father of many nations)....” This was God talking to Abraham at a time that Abraham had no child. Yet God wasn’t making him a promise; it was a declaration of what already was.

Now, think about this: Abraham had no child and was almost one hundred years old. He first wondered and said “...Shall a child be born to one who is a hundred years old...” (Genesis 17:17 NKJV)? But then he chose to believe God and staggered not at God’s promise through unbelief but became strong in faith, glorifying God, calling things that be not as though they were.

Faith declares what it sees in the spirit before it manifests in the physical realm. So what do you desire in your life right now? Mention it and call it forth in the Name of the Lord Jesus. Declare that it comes to you by free course. It already exists in its expanded form in the realm of the spirit; when you call it forth it'll come together in its solid form and come to you.

The Bible says you shall have what you say (Mark 11:23). You shall decree a thing and it’ll be established unto you. That’s the law of the Spirit. Decree it, call it forth, and see it established before your eyes.

PRAYER
Dear Father, thank you for the creative ability and potency of my words. I function in divine authority and dominion, calling things into being and bringing unseen realities into manifestation. I decree favour, abundance, health, and victory, and I walk in the full experience of your perfect will, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

📖FURTHER STUDY:
Romans 4:17-21; Mark 11:23; 2 Corinthians 4:13

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
1 Thessalonians 1-2:1-16 & Isaiah 54-56

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
John 5:19-27 & 1 Kings 19

10/10/2025

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📅SATURDAY 11TH, OCTOBER 2025

👤PASTOR CHRIS OYAKHILOME

EVERYTHING IS IN HIM
..thou hast magnified thy word above all thy name (Psalm 138:2).

Some Christians pray using names like Jehovah Jireh, Jehovah Rapha, and others, drawing from the different revelations of God’s names they learnt from the Old Testament. It’s however important to realize that all the power, glory and authority that those Old Testament names signify are fully present in Jesus. If you know Jesus, you don’t need all those other names.

The totality of deity, fully and permanently resides in Jesus. The Spirit, through the Apostle Paul, reveals this in Colossians 2:9, “For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily.” John 1:1 &14 says, "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth."

The Lord Jesus is the living Word, and we read in our opening scripture that God has magnified His Word above all the revelations of His Name, and that Word is Jesus. You don’t need to call on Jehovah Rapha for healing; Jesus is your healer. You don’t need to call on Jehovah Jireh for provision; Jesus is your provider. He’s the embodiment and fulfilment of all those names.

So, get to know who the Lord Jesus is. He said, “Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me” (John 5:39). When you know Him, you know God; you’ve found everything, for He’s everything. Eternal life, divine health, healing, prosperity, peace, righteousness, wisdom, strength; everything is in Him. Glory to His Name forever!

PRAYER
Dear Father, thank you for the unveiling of your glory in the person of the Lord Jesus Christ. He is everything to me; He’s my life, my righteousness, my peace, my health, and my provider. I live in the fullness of Him, of His blessings and of His Kingdom because He lives in me. Hallelujah!

📖FURTHER STUDY:
Colossians 2:9 AMPC; John 1:1-3; Colossians 1:15-19

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Colossians 4:2-18 & Isaiah 52-53

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
John 5:10-18 & 1 Kings 17-18

10/10/2025

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📅SATURDAY 11TH, OCTOBER 2025

👤PASTOR CHRIS OYAKHILOME

POUR OUT YOUR HEART LIKE WATER
(Midnight Prayers: A Secret to Transformation And Liberation)

TO THE BIBLE - Lamentations 2:19 “Arise, cry out in the night, at the beginning of the watches; pour out your heart like water before the face of the Lord. Lift your hands toward Him for the life of your young children….

LET’S TALK
Another truth revealed to us in God’s Word is the mystery of prayer—specifically, the kind of prayer that brings transformation and liberation. This is a truth that every young Christian must grasp. In Lamentations 2:19, we encounter a moment of desperation among God’s people. They were in need of divine intervention for their children, and the prophet gave a clear instruction: “Arise, cry out in the night...”

This was not a general call to pray. It was a specific call to pray in the night. The time of prayer mattered. It pointed to a kind of spiritual discipline that requires intentionality and obedience to the prompting of the Holy Spirit. The night referred to here is not simply 9:00 or 10:00 p.m.; rather, it refers to the early hours after midnight—the beginning of the watches. These are often moments when the world is quiet and distractions are minimal, allowing for deeper focus and communion with God.

While the Bible does not command us to pray every night, it is clear that there are times when the Holy Spirit will stir our hearts to get up and intercede during these specific hours. What are we called to do in these moments of night prayer? The verse continues: “Pour out your heart like water before the face of the Lord. Lift up your hands to Him for the life of your young children.” This kind of prayer is not casual or routine. It is a deep and heartfelt cry.

Many young people today are facing spiritual battles. Some are drifting from God, becoming rebellious, or falling into harmful habits and influences. Others may be struggling with sickness, depression, or identity crises. Through night prayer, we can make a real difference. We can rise in the quiet hours, lift our hands to heaven, and declare freedom over the lives of those who are bound. We can speak restoration, healing, and purpose over those who have lost their way.

Don’t wait for a crisis to pray deeply. Learn to respond when the Spirit nudges you awake at night. Pour out your heart. Lift your hands. Speak life, and watch as the power of God transforms lives. Glory, Hallelujah!

📖Go Deeper
Psalm 63:6; Psalm 119:62; Luke 6:12

Pray
Dear Father, I pray against every influence of darkness that seeks to capture the hearts of children and young people, including peer pressure, negative media and worldly ideologies. I declare that they’re walking in the light and rejecting every unfruitful work of evil as they walk in righteousness and fulfil their purpose in Christ, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Daily Bible Reading

ONE YEAR
Colossians 3:1-4:1, Isaiah 31-32

TWO YEAR
Hebrews 4:1-16, Ezekiel 4

10/10/2025

Pray-A-Thon 2025 - Fri Oct 10

Proclaiming the Lordship of Jesus is what brings salvation. Learn more in this Friday's Rhapsody. Visit http://rhapsodyofrealities.org or the Rhapsody app.

Genesis 28:14-15 says, 'And thy seed shall be as the dust of the earth, and thou shalt spread abroad to the west, and to the east, and to the north, and to the south: and in thee and in thy seed shall all the families of the earth be blessed. And, behold, I am with thee, and will keep thee in all places whither thou goest, and will bring thee again into this land; for I will not leave thee, until I have done that which I have spoken to thee of'.

At our times of prayer today, we'll pray earnestly in tongues of the Spirit, declaring the spread of the gospel and its blessings in all nations. God bless you. - Pastor Chris Live

09/10/2025

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📅FRIDAY 10TH, OCTOBER 2025

👤PASTOR CHRIS OYAKHILOME

PROCLAIMING THE LORDSHIP OF JESUS

That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved (Romans 10:9).

The proclamation of the lordship of Jesus is what brings you into salvation. There’re those who believe in their hearts that Jesus died and that God raised Him from the dead, but they have never actively proclaimed His lordship over their lives. Therefore, the salvation that Jesus brought is not activated in their lives.

The Bible way to receive salvation is clearly stated for us in the Scriptures: “But what saith it? The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach; That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation” (Romans 10:8-10).

You believe in your heart that Jesus Christ is the Son of God and confess His lordship over your life; that’s what catapults you into salvation. Believing alone isn't enough. In fact, the Apostle James, while addressing the importance of genuine faith, especially in how it is demonstrated through actions, tells us, “Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble” (James 2:19).

So, you've got to activate what you believe. It's the confession of the lordship of Jesus that makes salvation real. This explains why some people, though they believe in Jesus, are not born again. Without that confession, they could go to hell. So, in your evangelical work and outreaches, emphasize this, especially in these last days. It’s the declaration of the lordship of Jesus that breaks Satan’s grip over people’s lives and brings them out of darkness into the Kingdom of God’s Love-Son.

PRAYER
Dear Father, I thank you for the power of your Word and the revelation of salvation through the lordship of Jesus Christ. Jesus is Lord over my life, and I’m in His glorious Kingdom, where I reign in righteousness and victory forever, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

📖FURTHER STUDY:
Romans 10:8-10 NKJV; Philippians 2:9-11

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Colossians 3:1-4:1 & Isaiah 50-51

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
John 5:1-9 & 1 Kings 16

09/10/2025

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📅FRIDAY 10TH, OCTOBER 2025

👤PASTOR CHRIS OYAKHILOME

LIFTED HANDS
(Lifting Holy Hands To The Lord Is A Strategy Of The Spirit)

TO THE BIBLE - Exodus 17:11
“And so it was, when Moses held up his hand, that Israel prevailed; and when he let down his hand, Amalek prevailed.”

LET’S TALK
Over the next few days, I’ll be sharing some spiritual truths—mysteries from God’s Word that may not be obvious at first, but when you practise them, you’ll see amazing results in your life. These aren’t just ideas; they’re divine strategies revealed in Scripture.

One example is found in Exodus 17:8–16. The Israelites were attacked by the Amalekites at Rephidim. Moses instructed Joshua to gather the army and lead the fight while he went up a hill, holding the staff of God.

Here’s where it gets amazing: The Bible says, “As long as Moses held up his hands, the Israelites were winning, but whenever he lowered his hands, the Amalekites were winning” (Exodus 17:11 NIV). Aaron and Hur noticed that there was a connection between the lifting of Moses’ hands and the victory in the battle. So, when Moses got tired, Aaron and Hur gave him a stone to sit on and stood beside him, each holding up one of his hands. Because of that support, his hands stayed raised until sunset—and the Israelites won.

Then God told Moses, “Write this for a memorial in the book and recount it in the hearing of Joshua, that I will utterly blot out the remembrance of Amalek from under heaven” (Exodus 17:14). God wanted Joshua to understand something: the battle wasn’t won just by strategy or strength—it was won in the spirit. The secret was in the lifting of Moses’ hands.

This is a powerful mystery. The Bible connects lifted hands with prayer, worship, and victory. The psalmist wrote, “Let my prayer be set before You as incense, the lifting up of my hands as the evening sacrifice” (Psalm 141:2). Paul also said, “I want men everywhere to pray, lifting up holy hands…” (1 Timothy 2:8).

Practise this and you’ll see greater successes and profound victories in your life, in your finances, health, ministry and everything that concerns you. Even now, lift your hands to the Lord; it’s a strategy of the Spirit for your continual victory and life of ever-increasing glory. Hallelujah!

📖Go Deeper:
Lamentations 3:41; Psalm 63:4; Psalm 141:2 NIV

PRAYER
Dear Father, I lift up my hands in faith to you who always leads me in perpetual victory parade in Christ. My raised hands are as the evening sacrifice. I’m victorious and triumphant over the adversary; no opposition can prevail against me, and every challenge crumbles before me, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Daily Bible Reading:

ONE YEAR
Colossians 2:6-23, Isaiah 29-30

TWO YEAR
Hebrews 3:12-19, Ezekiel 3

08/10/2025

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📅THURSDAY 9TH, OCTOBER 2025

👤PASTOR CHRIS OYAKHILOME

A NEW, JUSTIFIED BEING

Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new (2 Corinthians 5:17).

When we say Jesus paid the price for the whole world of sinners, you need to understand that we’re speaking generically. It doesn’t include Christians because the Christian isn’t counted among the sinners. Christians are a different species of being; they’re not from the world. They came into a new life through the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

When you believed in Jesus Christ and confessed His lordship over your life, you were recreated; born again with a new 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). This is the essence of Christianity; you’re a new creation born from the resurrection into a newness of life.

As a result, you walk as a justified person. What does it mean to be justified? It means to be declared not guilty, acquitted. The person who was guilty died with Christ on the Cross. And when Jesus resurrected, a new you came alive. This new you was created in righteousness and true holiness.

Romans 4:25, referring to the Lord Jesus, tells us that He "…was delivered for our offenses, and was raised again for our justification." Glory to God! You’re justified because you’re a new creation. This is why we preach the Gospel with urgency. We want men and women everywhere to come into Christ and become new creations. We want them to know they’ve been justified and that in Christ, they don’t have a past; they’re new species.

James 1:18 says, “Of his own will begat he us with the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures.” Notice the underlined expression; you’re a different breed, one with the divine nature; sanctified, glorified and justified. Hallelujah!

PRAYER
Dear Father, I thank you for the new life in Christ. I’m a new creation, justified and alive to God. Old things are passed away, and all things have become new. I walk in the consciousness of my divine nature, manifesting the glory and righteousness of God everywhere I go, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

📖FURTHER STUDY:
Romans 4:23-25; Acts 13:38-39; 1 Peter 1:23

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Colossians 2:6-23 & Isaiah 48-49

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
John 4:43-54 & 1 Kings 15

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