06-18-2018, 09:36 AM
RHAPSODY OF REALITIES
MONDAY, 18TH JUNE
HAVE NO EXCUSE FOR MISSING CHURCH SERVICES.
Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching (Hebrews 10:25).
A young man told the story of how he hadn’t attended church services for about four years, due to his tight work schedule. Moreover, there was no local assembly close to where he lived. That’s unacceptable. If you’re a Christian, you MUST be a member of a local church, and have no excuse for missing church services.
If there’re peculiar situations or challenges that hinder church attendance protractedly, there’re ways to go about them. You can participate live in church services through several online platforms that are available. If the constraint is distance or even the unavailability of internet service, you can request from your local assembly to pioneer a branch where you are. You can even volunteer your home as the venue.
Moreover, if you’re sure you have the spiritual maturity to be the coordinator, that’s okay too; just let the authorities in your local assembly know. There’s no reason good enough for any Christian to keep skipping church services.
The church is a place of hope, succour and solution. It’s a place of solution because in church, the Word of God is taught, and the knowledge of God’s Word is what puts you over in life. In church, your faith is built strong, and you also have the opportunity for rich fellowship with other believers and the Holy Spirit.
When those who were in Caesar’s house couldn’t come to church, what did the Apostle Paul do? He helped them start a church in Caesar’s palace. Think about that! And in Philippians 4:22 he made reference to the saints in Caesar’s household. We do the same for those who have been incarcerated for different offences and are serving jail terms that could span many years. We set up a “church” right inside the prison, so they’ll learn, fellowship and grow in Christ.
There’s no excuse good enough for continually missing church services. So, like the Lord Jesus (Luke 4:16), have the culture, routine, and personal discipline to always be in church when you should.
PRAYER
I’m so glad that I’m an active member of the church of the living God, where my life is constantly being upgraded with the Word. In your presence and fellowship, I’m continually built, strengthened and established in the truth of the Gospel, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
FURTHER STUDY:
1 Timothy 3:15 But if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth.
Luke 4:16 And he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up: and, as his custom was, he went into the synagogue on the sabbath day, and stood up for to read.
1-Year Bible Reading Plan
Acts 7:54-8:1-8 & 2 Chronicles 31-32
2-Year Bible Reading Plan
2 Corinthians 5:11-21 & Isaiah 4
AFFIRMATIONTRAIN
18TH JUNE, 2018.
I affirm that Christ is alive in me!
I can do all things through Christ who energises and infuses me with miracle-working abilities!
I have an excellent spirit and that spirit causes me to do excellent things.
I can never run out of ideas because the Spirit of God indwells me.
My heart is filled with wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of God, and grace and peace are multiplied unto me for a life of success and excellence. Hallelujah!
The wisdom of God is working in me mightily and I am excelling in good judgment, having the right ideas and making the right decisions always.
I am filled with the fullness of God, and the wisdom of God is expressing Himself in, and through me today!
God’s wisdom is heard in my voice and seen in my actions! It propels me to function with divine insight into God’s plan and destiny for me, whilst dealing excellently in all my affairs.
I will never walk in confusion; for I know what to do, when to do what to do, by the power of the Holy Ghost. Hallelujah!
None of my steps shall slide because I hear and follow the leading of the Spirit always.
Blessed be God.
Hallelujah!
SPEAK IN OTHER TONGUES NOW
• Be bold to say the same things that God has said concerning you in His Word. That is what takes you beyond salvation, to enjoy the benefits of salvation ~ Pastor Chris Oyakhilome.
God bless you.
MONDAY, 18TH JUNE
HAVE NO EXCUSE FOR MISSING CHURCH SERVICES.
Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching (Hebrews 10:25).
A young man told the story of how he hadn’t attended church services for about four years, due to his tight work schedule. Moreover, there was no local assembly close to where he lived. That’s unacceptable. If you’re a Christian, you MUST be a member of a local church, and have no excuse for missing church services.
If there’re peculiar situations or challenges that hinder church attendance protractedly, there’re ways to go about them. You can participate live in church services through several online platforms that are available. If the constraint is distance or even the unavailability of internet service, you can request from your local assembly to pioneer a branch where you are. You can even volunteer your home as the venue.
Moreover, if you’re sure you have the spiritual maturity to be the coordinator, that’s okay too; just let the authorities in your local assembly know. There’s no reason good enough for any Christian to keep skipping church services.
The church is a place of hope, succour and solution. It’s a place of solution because in church, the Word of God is taught, and the knowledge of God’s Word is what puts you over in life. In church, your faith is built strong, and you also have the opportunity for rich fellowship with other believers and the Holy Spirit.
When those who were in Caesar’s house couldn’t come to church, what did the Apostle Paul do? He helped them start a church in Caesar’s palace. Think about that! And in Philippians 4:22 he made reference to the saints in Caesar’s household. We do the same for those who have been incarcerated for different offences and are serving jail terms that could span many years. We set up a “church” right inside the prison, so they’ll learn, fellowship and grow in Christ.
There’s no excuse good enough for continually missing church services. So, like the Lord Jesus (Luke 4:16), have the culture, routine, and personal discipline to always be in church when you should.
PRAYER
I’m so glad that I’m an active member of the church of the living God, where my life is constantly being upgraded with the Word. In your presence and fellowship, I’m continually built, strengthened and established in the truth of the Gospel, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
FURTHER STUDY:
1 Timothy 3:15 But if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth.
Luke 4:16 And he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up: and, as his custom was, he went into the synagogue on the sabbath day, and stood up for to read.
1-Year Bible Reading Plan
Acts 7:54-8:1-8 & 2 Chronicles 31-32
2-Year Bible Reading Plan
2 Corinthians 5:11-21 & Isaiah 4
AFFIRMATIONTRAIN
18TH JUNE, 2018.
I affirm that Christ is alive in me!
I can do all things through Christ who energises and infuses me with miracle-working abilities!
I have an excellent spirit and that spirit causes me to do excellent things.
I can never run out of ideas because the Spirit of God indwells me.
My heart is filled with wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of God, and grace and peace are multiplied unto me for a life of success and excellence. Hallelujah!
The wisdom of God is working in me mightily and I am excelling in good judgment, having the right ideas and making the right decisions always.
I am filled with the fullness of God, and the wisdom of God is expressing Himself in, and through me today!
God’s wisdom is heard in my voice and seen in my actions! It propels me to function with divine insight into God’s plan and destiny for me, whilst dealing excellently in all my affairs.
I will never walk in confusion; for I know what to do, when to do what to do, by the power of the Holy Ghost. Hallelujah!
None of my steps shall slide because I hear and follow the leading of the Spirit always.
Blessed be God.
Hallelujah!
SPEAK IN OTHER TONGUES NOW
• Be bold to say the same things that God has said concerning you in His Word. That is what takes you beyond salvation, to enjoy the benefits of salvation ~ Pastor Chris Oyakhilome.
God bless you.