01-01-2021, 07:54 AM
RHAPSODY OF REALITIES,
FRIDAY 1ST JAN 2021.
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome
TOPIC: BE ANXIOUS FOR NOTHING
Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed? (For after all these things do the Gentiles seek for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things (Matthew 6:31-32).
Why should anyone read this and still fret about anything in life? The one who has told you not to worry about tomorrow is the owner of tomorrow; He’s aware that everything you require for an excellent life has already been made available. So, refuse to be burdened with stress and anxiety.
Don’t worry about your work, family, business, finances, or anything. Worry is fear in disguise. It’s fear of negative possibilities; the imminence of unwanted outcomes. Fear attracts its images. If you keep worrying about getting sick, for example, soon enough, you’ll fall sick.
The cure for worrying is living in God’s Word. Jesus said, “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light” (Matthew 11:28-30). Philippians 4:6 says, “Be careful for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.”
Act on the Word. Rather than worry, receive whatever you require, and live in the consciousness of Christ’s victory, grace and abundant provisions. Anything short of a life of absolute joy and fulfilment in Christ Jesus isn’t God’s best for you.
Hebrews 4:3 says, “For we which have believed do enter into rest, as he said….”*_ God finished all His works from the foundation of the world before He made man and rested from His works. That’s the same life He’s given us; a life free of struggles.
PRAYER
Dear Father, thank you for dispelling every form of anxiety in my heart through the Word. I have already overcome Satan, the world and every crisis, being conscious that the greater One lives in me. I live in the peace and provisions of Christ. You’ve perfected all that concerns me. The peace of God which passes all understanding mantles my heart and mind, in Christ Jesus. Amen.
FURTHER STUDY
Philippians 4:6 AMPC
Do not fret or have any anxiety about anything, but in every circumstance and in everything, by prayer and petition (definite requests), with thanksgiving, continue to make your wants known to God.
Deuteronomy 31:6
Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he [it is] that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.
2 Timothy 1:7
For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
DAILY SCRIPTURE READING
1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Matthew 1 & Genesis 1-2
2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Matthew 1:1-14 & Genesis 1
#AFFIRMATIONTRAIN
I affirm that the Name of Jesus is named upon me. I live daily in His Name; for God has highly exalted Him, and given Him a Name that is above every name, that at the Name of Jesus, every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth.
I live in, and by, the Name of Jesus, and I rule and dominate my world by the power of that Name. I have the seal of God on me, designating me a child
of divine destiny, living out, and fulfilling His purpose in the earth. I’ve been granted the Spirit of wisdom, understanding, and knowledge.
Now, I am filled with the knowledge of God’s will, in all wisdom, and spiritual understanding, to deal excellently in life. I live over and above the natural courses of life, the corruption, evil, and decadence prevalent in this world of darkness.
I am not moved by what I feel, see, or perceive through the senses! I am born again and full of the Holy Ghost, with the very life of Christ in me. I am not ordinary!
My mind and affections are set on the Lord and things pertaining to Christ, His Gospel, and eternal Kingdom.
I am strengthened, energized, and emboldened to preach the Gospel, and I am doing it fervently, hauling men from darkness into the kingdom of light, and the glorious liberty of the sons of God. Hallelujah!
God bless you and Happy New year
FRIDAY 1ST JAN 2021.
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome
TOPIC: BE ANXIOUS FOR NOTHING
Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed? (For after all these things do the Gentiles seek for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things (Matthew 6:31-32).
Why should anyone read this and still fret about anything in life? The one who has told you not to worry about tomorrow is the owner of tomorrow; He’s aware that everything you require for an excellent life has already been made available. So, refuse to be burdened with stress and anxiety.
Don’t worry about your work, family, business, finances, or anything. Worry is fear in disguise. It’s fear of negative possibilities; the imminence of unwanted outcomes. Fear attracts its images. If you keep worrying about getting sick, for example, soon enough, you’ll fall sick.
The cure for worrying is living in God’s Word. Jesus said, “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light” (Matthew 11:28-30). Philippians 4:6 says, “Be careful for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.”
Act on the Word. Rather than worry, receive whatever you require, and live in the consciousness of Christ’s victory, grace and abundant provisions. Anything short of a life of absolute joy and fulfilment in Christ Jesus isn’t God’s best for you.
Hebrews 4:3 says, “For we which have believed do enter into rest, as he said….”*_ God finished all His works from the foundation of the world before He made man and rested from His works. That’s the same life He’s given us; a life free of struggles.
PRAYER
Dear Father, thank you for dispelling every form of anxiety in my heart through the Word. I have already overcome Satan, the world and every crisis, being conscious that the greater One lives in me. I live in the peace and provisions of Christ. You’ve perfected all that concerns me. The peace of God which passes all understanding mantles my heart and mind, in Christ Jesus. Amen.
FURTHER STUDY
Philippians 4:6 AMPC
Do not fret or have any anxiety about anything, but in every circumstance and in everything, by prayer and petition (definite requests), with thanksgiving, continue to make your wants known to God.
Deuteronomy 31:6
Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he [it is] that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.
2 Timothy 1:7
For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
DAILY SCRIPTURE READING
1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Matthew 1 & Genesis 1-2
2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Matthew 1:1-14 & Genesis 1
#AFFIRMATIONTRAIN
I affirm that the Name of Jesus is named upon me. I live daily in His Name; for God has highly exalted Him, and given Him a Name that is above every name, that at the Name of Jesus, every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth.
I live in, and by, the Name of Jesus, and I rule and dominate my world by the power of that Name. I have the seal of God on me, designating me a child
of divine destiny, living out, and fulfilling His purpose in the earth. I’ve been granted the Spirit of wisdom, understanding, and knowledge.
Now, I am filled with the knowledge of God’s will, in all wisdom, and spiritual understanding, to deal excellently in life. I live over and above the natural courses of life, the corruption, evil, and decadence prevalent in this world of darkness.
I am not moved by what I feel, see, or perceive through the senses! I am born again and full of the Holy Ghost, with the very life of Christ in me. I am not ordinary!
My mind and affections are set on the Lord and things pertaining to Christ, His Gospel, and eternal Kingdom.
I am strengthened, energized, and emboldened to preach the Gospel, and I am doing it fervently, hauling men from darkness into the kingdom of light, and the glorious liberty of the sons of God. Hallelujah!
God bless you and Happy New year