Category: Rhapsody of Realities

Rhapsody of Realities 23 July Scripture: I write unto you, fathers, because ye have known him that is from the beginning… (1 John 2:13). The Bible says, “Even so we, when we were children, were in bondage under the elements of the world” (Galatians 4:3). This is referring to those who are “nēpios” (Greek), spiritual […]

Rhapsody of Realities 22 July Scripture: And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry… (Ephesians 4:11-12). God’s idea and expectation isn’t just for some of us to be effective in the work of the ministry, […]

Rhapsody of Realities 21 July Scripture: And the scripture was fulfilled which saith, Abraham believed God, and it was imputed unto him for righteousness: and he was called the Friend of God (James 2:23). It’s so important to understand that there’re several broad applications and definitions of righteousness. But righteousness, first and foremost, is the […]

Rhapsody of Realities 20 July Scripture: And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge; And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness (2 Peter 1:5-6). Temperance is from the Greek word “egkrateia” and it means self-control, the ability and will to control your impulses, […]

Rhapsody of Realities 19 July Scripture: But I trust in the Lord Jesus to send Timotheus shortly unto you, that I also may be of good comfort, when I know your state. For I have no man likeminded, who will naturally care for your state. For all seek their own, not the things which are […]

Rhapsody of Realities 18 July Scripture: Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour (1 Peter 5:8). In Luke 13, a woman who was bent double came into the synagogue; the Bible says for eighteen years she couldn’t straighten up herself. But Jesus […]

Rhapsody of Realities 17 July Scripture: To the intent that now unto the principalities and powers in heavenly places might be known by the church the manifold wisdom of God (Ephesians 3:10). The phrase “might be known” in the scripture above is “gnōrizō” in Greek, and it means to certify, declare, make known or give […]

Rhapsody of Realities 16 July Scripture: Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature… (2 Peter 1:4). Every man has an intuition that he’s more than an animal, and that’s correct. Jesus is the very embodiment of the divine nature, the very […]

Rhapsody of Realities 15 July Scripture: Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses (1 Timothy 6:12). In 2 John 1:1, the Bible says, “The elder unto the elect lady and her children, whom I love in the […]

Rhapsody of Realities 14 July Scripture: I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know that you have eternal life (1 John 5:13 NIV) It’s important that you come into a consciousness of who you really are in Christ. You have to learn […]

Rhapsody of Realities 13 July Scripture: Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak (Matthew 26:41). God said, “My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge…” (Hosea 4:6). And Jesus said, “And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free” […]

Rhapsody of Realities 12 July Scripture: Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus (2 Timothy 2:1) There’s no better time to be strong in the Lord, taking advantage of all His might, than in these last days. You have to be strong in the spirit. Paul the Apostle, […]

Rhapsody of Realities 11 July Scripture: For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body (James 3:2). The verse above tells us about Christian perfection or maturity in Christ and how to measure it. He says, […]

Rhapsody of Realities 10 July Scripture: But thou shalt remember the LORD thy God: for it is he that giveth thee power to get wealth… (Deuteronomy 8:18). Prosperity has nothing to do with how hard you fast and pray; it’s the Lord’s doing. God is the One who prospers you. He delights in your prosperity […]

Rhapsody of Realities 9 July Scripture: Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord… (Philippians 3:8) When I analyze some of the things going on in the world today, I remember the commitment of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego. They said to the king, […]

Rhapsody of Realities 8 July Scripture: 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 12:2). There’re many today, including leaders, who have forgotten the […]

Rhapsody of Realities 7 July Scripture: Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee (Isaiah 26:3). To see your life go from grace to grace, make giant leaps of faith, and experience the uplifting power of God, you have to make certain decisions. The first […]

Rhapsody of Realities 6 July Scripture: [And it is, indeed, a source of immense profit, for] godliness accompanied with contentment (that contentment which is a sense of inward sufficiency) is great and abundant gain (1 Timothy 6:6 AMPC) It’s so inspiring to know that as a child of God, you can win and have a […]

Rhapsody of Realities 5 July Scripture: And there was war in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon; and the dragon fought and his angels, And prevailed not; neither was their place found any more in heaven (Revelation 12:7-8). The Bible tells us that after the Rapture, there’ll be a war in heaven. […]

Rhapsody of Realities 4 July Scripture: And I beheld, and, lo, in the midst of the throne and of the four beasts, and in the midst of the elders, stood a Lamb as it had been slain… (Revelation 5:6). When we get to heaven, we won’t find the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit […]