SEE! *RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONAL* SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9TH, 2014 PASTOR CHRIS OYAKHILOME Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not (1 John 3:1). Our opening scripture is just so powerful! It begins with the word “Behold,” which means, “See!” The same word is used in 2 Corinthians 5:17, a rather emphatic word; read the entire verse: “Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creation: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.” In other words, now that youre in Christ, “see” that all things are now new; behold it. Glory to God! The word is akin to a Hebrew word in the Old Testament, “chazah,” which means to see with the eyes of a prophet, something that others couldn’t see. So, He says, “see it,” because ordinarily, from the natural standpoint, with your physical eyes, you may not see what He’s showing you or telling you, but He wants you to see with the eyes of the Spirit. He wants you to “see” that you’re now strong; “see” that youre healthy; “see” that you’re sound; “see” that youre righteous and prosperous. See! It matters what you see. “See” that God has lavished His love on you, so superfluously that you should be called His very own, His beloved. No wonder Ephesians 1:6 says, “…he hath made us accepted in the beloved.” See yourself in this light and youll never live in fear or condemnation. The Word of God is the True Light; the same Word is saying to you now, “see” that youre loved of God! “See” that youre not abandoned and forsaken! “See” that He’s with you, and in you, to lead and guide you triumphantly through life. Halleluiah! CONFESSION I’m strong and courageous! I see glory, victory, success and triumph all around me. I see with the eyes of the Spirit, through the Word, my glorious heritage in Christ, and my heart greatly rejoices, for in Him I see my salvation, strength, victory, and courage, righteousness! Halleluiah! FURTHER STUDY Joshua 6:2 Living Bible (TLB) 2 But the Lord said to Joshua, “Jericho and its king and all its mighty warriors are already defeated, for I have given them to you! Psalm 121:1-2 Living Bible (TLB) 121 Shall I look to the mountain gods for help? 2 No! My help is from Jehovah who made the mountains! And the heavens too! 2 Corinthians 4:17-18 Living Bible (TLB) 17 These troubles and sufferings of ours are, after all, quite small and won’t last very long. Yet this short time of distress will result in God’s richest blessing upon us forever and ever! 18 So we do not look at what we can see right now, the troubles all around us, but we look forward to the joys in heaven which we have not yet seen. The troubles will soon be over, but the joys to come will last forever. DAILY SCRIPTURE READING 1 Year Bible Reading Plan: Hebrews 9:1-10 Lamentations 1-2 2 Year Bible Reading Plan: 2 Peter 1:1-12 Ezekiel 40 rhapsodyofrealities.org/index.php/en/
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