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RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONAL (NOVEMBER PDF => http://bit.ly/2cuJG6M
*RESPONDING TO THE WORD .*
Monday, November 20th .
Pastor Chris
_*…for he hath said…So that we may boldly say… (Hebrews 13:5-6).*_
Speaking God’s Word and responding to God’s Word are two different things. Many think they’re the same, but they’re not. Most have never been taught how to respond to God’s Word and many don’t know what it is to actually speak God’s Word.
A good example of speaking the Word in response to a situation was the encounter between the Lord Jesus and Satan as recorded in Matthew 4:1-4 (read entire reference). The Master responded to Satan, quoting the scripture that says, _*“It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God”*_ (Matthew 4:4). He spoke the Word; He said exactly what God already said through Moses, the Prophet.
So, when do you speak the Word? It’s mainly when Satan throws thoughts at you, and circumstances raise their voices against you. You say, “It is written,” and then go ahead to say what is written; don’t try to put it in your own words. Say it exactly as it is in Scripture. We learnt that from Jesus. He didn’t try to paraphrase or put it in His own words; He said, “It is written,” and then quoted what was written. He wasn’t trying to give the interpretation; He gave the Word. It’s one of the reasons you must have the Word of God in you richly.
Then, how do you respond to the Word? Our theme verse shows us exactly how: it’s by the vocalization of your faith on the basis of what God has already said. Your confession, resulting from your faith in a specific word or statement from God is your response to that Word. That’s what changes your life and circumstances.
For example, the Word says in 1 John 4:4, _*“Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.”*_ Your response should be, “Yes, I am of God and I’ve overcome Satan and the adversities of life, because greater is He that’s in me, than he that’s in the world.” Glory to God! That’s how you activate the power of the Word to produce what it talks about in your life.
*PRAYER*
*Dear Father, thank you for showing me the way to a life of continuous victory. I live above discouragement and the crippling principles of the world. As I speak the Word and respond to the Word in faith, I maintain my victory and dominion in Christ, today and always, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.*
*FURTHER STUDY:* *||* *Romans 10:9-10* 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. 10 with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. *||*
*||* *Hebrews 13:5-6* [Let your] conversation [be] without covetousness; [and be] content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee. 6 So that we may boldly say, The Lord [is] my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me. *||*
*DAILY SCRIPTURE READING*
*1-Year Bible Reading Plan:* James 3:14-4:1-12,
Ezekiel 22-23
*2-Year Bible Reading Plan:* John 13:12-20,
1 Chronicles 20
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# AFFIRMATIONTRAIN 20TH NOVEMBER.
I affirm that I am exalted by the Lord! My life is an unending stream of the miraculous because I am totally yielded to God's guidance and promptings from within. I carry within me God’s divine presence to influence and affect my world, establishing the peace, righteousness, love, joy, health, and prosperity of the kingdom, and revealing the victorious life in Christ. My mind is anointed with divine wisdom to affect lives and bring solutions to dicey circumstances. I have the wisdom of the just, which propels me to function in God’s perfect will. The wisdom of God is in my heart and in my mouth today, and I deal excellently in all my affairs. I am full of God’s might! I function by His power and glory today, full of the Spirit in wisdom, having spiritual understanding of all things! I am powered by the Holy Ghost and on a perpetual victory parade, excelling and making progress consistently! Everywhere I go and in everything that I do, I experience unparalleled advantages, unprecedented favor, and prosperity. Glory to God!
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God bless you.
*RESPONDING TO THE WORD .*
Monday, November 20th .
Pastor Chris
_*…for he hath said…So that we may boldly say… (Hebrews 13:5-6).*_
Speaking God’s Word and responding to God’s Word are two different things. Many think they’re the same, but they’re not. Most have never been taught how to respond to God’s Word and many don’t know what it is to actually speak God’s Word.
A good example of speaking the Word in response to a situation was the encounter between the Lord Jesus and Satan as recorded in Matthew 4:1-4 (read entire reference). The Master responded to Satan, quoting the scripture that says, _*“It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God”*_ (Matthew 4:4). He spoke the Word; He said exactly what God already said through Moses, the Prophet.
So, when do you speak the Word? It’s mainly when Satan throws thoughts at you, and circumstances raise their voices against you. You say, “It is written,” and then go ahead to say what is written; don’t try to put it in your own words. Say it exactly as it is in Scripture. We learnt that from Jesus. He didn’t try to paraphrase or put it in His own words; He said, “It is written,” and then quoted what was written. He wasn’t trying to give the interpretation; He gave the Word. It’s one of the reasons you must have the Word of God in you richly.
Then, how do you respond to the Word? Our theme verse shows us exactly how: it’s by the vocalization of your faith on the basis of what God has already said. Your confession, resulting from your faith in a specific word or statement from God is your response to that Word. That’s what changes your life and circumstances.
For example, the Word says in 1 John 4:4, _*“Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.”*_ Your response should be, “Yes, I am of God and I’ve overcome Satan and the adversities of life, because greater is He that’s in me, than he that’s in the world.” Glory to God! That’s how you activate the power of the Word to produce what it talks about in your life.
*PRAYER*
*Dear Father, thank you for showing me the way to a life of continuous victory. I live above discouragement and the crippling principles of the world. As I speak the Word and respond to the Word in faith, I maintain my victory and dominion in Christ, today and always, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.*
*FURTHER STUDY:* *||* *Romans 10:9-10* 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. 10 with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. *||*
*||* *Hebrews 13:5-6* [Let your] conversation [be] without covetousness; [and be] content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee. 6 So that we may boldly say, The Lord [is] my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me. *||*
*DAILY SCRIPTURE READING*
*1-Year Bible Reading Plan:* James 3:14-4:1-12,
Ezekiel 22-23
*2-Year Bible Reading Plan:* John 13:12-20,
1 Chronicles 20
*EXTRACT FROM:* http://app.rhapsodyofrealities.org/reader/34
*Act Now!!! Give someone the chance for a new start and fresh hope for tomorrow. Follow this link to Donate at least One Copy:* http://bit.ly/ror_sponsor
*Be A Partner Of Rhapsody Of Realities Today!*
Affirmationtrain
# AFFIRMATIONTRAIN 20TH NOVEMBER.
I affirm that I am exalted by the Lord! My life is an unending stream of the miraculous because I am totally yielded to God's guidance and promptings from within. I carry within me God’s divine presence to influence and affect my world, establishing the peace, righteousness, love, joy, health, and prosperity of the kingdom, and revealing the victorious life in Christ. My mind is anointed with divine wisdom to affect lives and bring solutions to dicey circumstances. I have the wisdom of the just, which propels me to function in God’s perfect will. The wisdom of God is in my heart and in my mouth today, and I deal excellently in all my affairs. I am full of God’s might! I function by His power and glory today, full of the Spirit in wisdom, having spiritual understanding of all things! I am powered by the Holy Ghost and on a perpetual victory parade, excelling and making progress consistently! Everywhere I go and in everything that I do, I experience unparalleled advantages, unprecedented favor, and prosperity. Glory to God!
•JOIN US
https://fundraise.theinnercitymission.ng...povertynow
This is something to shout about. Keep saying it, don't stop talking it. Remember, your mouth is the edge of a weapon. Refuse to be quiet
You can now reach us on:
affirmationtrain@minister.com
God bless you.