Wednesday, April 25, 2012

You Can Have Faith For Others To Be Healed

And Jesus said unto the centurion, Go thy way; and as thou hast believed, so be it done unto thee. And his servant was healed in the selfsame hour (Matthew 8:13).




The Bible tells several inspiring stories of people who had faith for others to be healed. They couldn't bring their loved one to Jesus for one reason or the other, yet they got a miracle. This means therefore, that you can have faith for someone else to receive a miracle.


A certain Centurion whose dear servant was sick, and ready to die is one such. When he heard of Jesus, he sent the elders of the Jews to beseech Him that He would come and heal his servant. Jesus agreed and followed them. But just before they got to the Centurion's house, the Centurion sent a message to Jesus and said, "Lord, don't trouble yourself; I'm not worthy that you should enter under my roof; neither do I consider myself worthy to come to you, but give the word, and my servant shall be healed" (Luke 7:2-7).


When Jesus heard the words of the centurion He marveled at his faith and turned to those that followed him and said, "I have not found so great faith, no, not in Israel." By the time the messengers got back to the Centurion's house, they found the hitherto sick servant perfectly healed and made whole (Luke 7:9-10). The faith of his master prevailed and he (the servant) got a miracle! 


If the centurion could demonstrate great faith on his servant's behalf and get a miracle, you too can have faith and receive a miracle today for your loved ones--your spouse, siblings, parents, or children. You can intercede or meditate for a miracle for your office, school or community. Like the centurion, all you need is a word from the Master, and that word has already been given, He said "...in that day ye shall ask me nothing. Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name, he will give it you.
 Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name: ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full" (John 16:23-24).


So the question is: What do you want? The centurion was very clear about what he wanted for his servant and he was convinced that the Master's words were potent enough to give him a miracle. The same applies to you today! Stand in the gap for others who are weak and helpless by asking the Father, in the Name of Jesus, for a miracle on their behalf, and it will be done unto you!




PRAYER
Dear Father I thank you for the ability you've given me to stand in the gap for others by demonstrating my faith in your Word on their behalf. I pray today for those who are sick in hospitals, especially those amongst them who are preachers and ministers of the Gospel, that your healing power will mantle them, breaking the stronghold of sickness and disease off them, in Jesus' Name. Amen.



Rhapsody of Realities    December 17,2010
-Pastor Chris Oyakhilome




Thursday, April 19, 2012

Your Name Is A Confession

Neither shall thy name any more be called Abram, but thy name shall be Abraham; for a father of many nations have I made thee (Genesis 17:5).




All over the world, people bear names that represent different things. Some names represent personalities, landmarks or events, and they're handed down from one generation to another. Many times, Christians have found themselves bearing names that contradict what they believe. Those names were handed down to them by forbears, and not many ever bothered to find out the meaning of those names to be sure they're consistent with who are today in Christ.


It's no use answering the name that contradicts what you believe about the Gospel and who you are in Christ, for it can work against you. The name you answer to is a major confession in your life. As you answer that name you're continually confessing the meaning of that name. If you study the Bible, you'll notice how God changed the name of several people. Before their names were changed, they lived the life of the name they bore. When God changed their names their destinies were also changed.


Abraham, for example, which means father of many, used to be called Abram, meaning "exalted or assumed father" (Genesis 17:5).  He and his wife were without child until their names were changed to Abraham and Sarah. Isaac's son, Jacob is another example. His name meant "one who takes by the heel; deceiver". In today's rendition, that would mean, "swindler, fast guy or scammer." Of course, he grew up to answer his name; he deceived his father, cheated his brother, and remained a cheat until God met him and changed his name (Genesis 32:27-28). 


To answer a name means that you agree to, confess and endorse the meaning and import of that name in your life. That's why you ought to answer only names that are consistent with God's purpose for you; names that glorify God's Word and are consistent with your identity and position as a new creation in Christ Jesus.




PRAYER
Dear Father, thank you for giving me a new name according to your divine plan for me. I'm a success, a victor and more than a conqueror; I'm not just the effulgence of the glory of God, my name is "the glory of God"! Prosperity, divine health, joy and peace are all mine, in Jesus' Name. Amen.



Rhapsody of Realities    September 23, 2010
-Pastor Chris Oyakhilome

Saturday, April 14, 2012

TL Osborn Victory and Identity

Last night the Holy Spirit led me to this message and I think this aught to be shared.
I got an important revelation from this: "Why seekest the living among the dead?", not from the context that Mr Osborne preached, but folks, we have power over death! We have victory over death! When you pray for life, see the living! See life! Seek not the living among the dead.



Monday, April 9, 2012

Be Conscious Of God's Presence

...be sure of this---I am with you always, even to the end of the world (Matthew 28:20 TLB).




When you're conscious of God's divine presence with you, your life will be an unending stream of the miraculous. Dr Daisy Osborn used to say, "Practise the presence of Jesus,"  and I urge you to do the same. Practicing the presence of God means living your life with the consciousness that God lives in you, and He's also with you. Thus statements as, "I'm so lonely and alone in this world; there's nobody to help me" should be completely banished from your life. Rather, you say, "the Lord is with me always."


When Jesus said, "...lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world" (Matthew 28:20), He wasn't kidding. It makes no difference whether or not you "feel" He's close; He is right there with you and in you! Don't allow your mind to think thoughts of loneliness and weakness; look in the mirror and tell yourself, "God is with me, and He lives in me!"


You must begin to think, talk, and function as though God is with you, because He is! Talk to Him often. Relate with Him like a real Person who can hear and appreciate your concerns. When you're conscious of His presence this way, you wouldn't recognize the absence of others or the challenges and adversaries you face. It's something you must practise consciously, especially when you're alone. 


If you can be bold in the presence of God when you're alone, you'll win when come out of your closet. That will be the end of all struggles. Fear, worry, anxiety, doubt and stress will be gone from your life for good. He'll lead, guide, protect and strengthen you. As He said to Joshua, He says to you today, "Yes, be bold and strong! Banish fear and doubt! For remember, the Lord your God is with you wherever you go" (Joshua 1:9).






PRAYER
Dear heavenly Father, I thank you for your presence with me, and because I know you're with me, I don't fear, fret or despair. You're more than able to perfect what concerns me today and always, in Jesus' Name. Amen!



Rhapsody of Realities    February, 1, 2008
-Pastor Chris Oyakhilome




Trelan's notes:
I just picked though my old rhapsodies and found this. Amazing how the same Spirit speaks one truth through multiple people. I seen it over and over... I wrote a similar article "Acknowledge The Holy Spirit as a Person".
I love God and His Holy Spirit

Friday, April 6, 2012

A Preordained Destiny

Moreover whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified (Romans 8:30).




Luke 4:16-17 shows us how on a certain day, Jesus went into the synagogue as His custom was, and read the book of Isaiah where it's written: "The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives..." (Luke 4:18). After which, He said to all the people present, "...This day is this scripture fulfilled in your ears" (Luke 4:21).  He thus left no one in doubt as to His clear understanding of the fact that He came to fulfill a destiny. You too, like Jesus, came into this world to walk in preordained pathways; therefore look into the Word and discover what has been written concerning you. Jesus said, "Then said I, Lo, I come (in the volume of the book it is written of me,) to do thy will, O God" (Hebrews 10:7).


Jesus entered into, and fulfilled all that was written concerning Him. Likewise, you're on earth to fulfill destiny. Psalm 87:3 says, "Glorious things are spoken of thee, O city of God...". It's your responsibility to locate yourself in the Word and fulfill the glorious things that have been spoken concerning you. There's no failure for the one who lives in the Word; your destiny is already laid out in the Word of God, and it's a destiny of success and greatness!


Your destiny isn't determined by such factors as your country of domicile, the government, your family or historical background, job, etc.! Instead, your destiny is in God; settled in His Word. Your preoccupation therefore should be finding out what the Word says about you and endorsing it in your life. It's your responsibility to be all God has planned for your to be and ensure His Word comes to pass in your life! You do this by living out the Word; acting your faith on the basis of what God has said concerning you.




PRAYER
Dear Father, I thank you for teaching me your Word; my spirit is enlightened and energized even now! I'm positioned in the centre of your perfect will, taking the paths of glory which you prearranged for me to walk in as I consciously live in the light of your Word today, and always, in Jesus' Name. Amen.



Rhapsody of Realities   April 6, 2012
-Pastor  Anita Oyakhilome

Monday, April 2, 2012

God's Irrevocable Gifts

For God's gifts and His call are irrevocable. [He never withdraws them when once they are given, and He does not change His mind about those to whom He gives His grace or to whom He sends His call](Romans 11:29 AMP).


Our opening verse in the King James Version reads: "For the gifts and calling of God are without repentance." That means He doesn't take back what He gives you. If He blesses you with the gift of prophecy for instance, He'll never withdraw it. "But what if I feel as though I don't have the gift anymore?" you might ask. It has nothing to do with feelings; it's still there in your spirit; it's up to you to stir up the gift of God in you, and I'll tell you how.


First, make sure you're committed to the Lord; Remember, He's the source of the gift, and He's greater than what He gives. Stay connected to Him and serve Him with wholehearted devotion. Recognize that He's the Lord of your life, not sometimes, but all the time; let your commitment to Him be very clear to you.


Secondly, you must cultivate a prayer discipline. Everything from the Lord is preserved through fellowship with the Holy Spirit. As you spend time to commune often with the Lord in prayer, your spirit will be enriched. Also, pray in tongues more.This will energize, strengthen and inspire your spirit, and bring you into the arena of greater revelations. Praying in other tongues enhances your spiritual consciousness, and helps you gain more clarity in the spirit for walking in the direction of the Lord.


Lastly, learn to study and meditate on the Word. As you study, He'll bring the understanding of the Word to your spirit! And because your spirit has become more sensitive, you'll be able to pick God's message from the Holy Spirit and live a brilliant, ever-glowing victorious life.








PRAYER
Dear Father, my commitment to you is unwavering, and as I pray in tongues and prayerfully meditate on the Word, your spirit is enlightened and rightly positioned to receive inspired thoughts from the Holy Spirit for my strengthening and edification of the Church, in Jesus' Name. Amen. 




Rhapsody of Realities   April 8, 2012
-Pastor Chris Oyakhilome