Rhapsody Of Realities Daily Devotional Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, Ph.D. Theme: ✨Live Victoriously Every Day✨ Date: Monday July 21st, 2025 Scriptural Ref: 1 John 5:4 For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith (1 John 5:4). Your life is your responsibility, and through the Word of God, you have the power to create the circumstances of your life. As a child, your parents were responsible for the situations surrounding your life. For instance, when Jesus was born, He was placed in a manger, not because He chose to be, but because that was where His parents put Him. On another occasion, the angel didn’t instruct Jesus but spoke to Joseph, saying, “...take the young child and his mother and flee into Egypt...” (Matthew 2:13). Jesus didn’t make that decision; He was just carried along as a baby. Even as He grew, He remained subject to Joseph and His mother Mary. However, when He came of age, He began making His own decisions, just like Moses who, when he came to years, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter (Hebrews 11:24). In the same way, you must come to the point where you decide and determine the circumstances of your life. Choose to live in victory no matter what. Decide you’re going to be a success at every level of your life and in everything you do because that’s the life you’ve been given in Christ. Don’t allow your environment dictate how you live. You’re not a victim of the economy or economics of this world; you’re the seed of Abraham, a victor always. 2 Corinthians 2:14 says, “Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place.” We read in our opening verse, “For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world….”You’re born of God and have overcome the world. You’re victorious in Christ. Therefore, choose to live victoriously every day. Live above the systems of this world. PRAYER: Dear Father, thank you for the power of your Word, and your Spirit that enables me to live victoriously every day above the systems of this world. I’m in charge and in control of my life and circumstances; I live by faith and create my own world of success and prosperity in line with your perfect will, in Jesus' Name. Amen. Further Study: Romans 8:35-39; 2 Corinthians 2:14; John 16:33 1-Year Bible Reading Plan: Acts 27:1-26 & Psalms 21-22 2-Year Bible Reading Plan: Luke 10:1-9 & Joshua 18

Rhapsody Of Realities Daily Devotional Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, Ph.D. Theme: ✨ The Power Of Vision And Imagination ✨ Date: Saturday 14th June, 2025 Scriptural Ref: Genesis 30:37 And Jacob took him rods of green poplar, and of the hazel and chesnut tree; and pilled white strakes in them, and made the white appear which was in the rods (Genesis 30:37). Jacob’s story in Genesis 30 and 31 is a fascinating demonstration of the power of vision and imagination. When Jacob agreed to work for Laban, he was promised cattle as wages. However, Laban repeatedly changed the terms and cheated Jacob. But Jacob, through divine wisdom and creative strategy, turned the situation around. Jacob took rods from green poplar, hazel, and chestnut trees, and peeled white streaks on them to make the white appear. He placed these rods in the watering troughs where the flocks came to drink. As the animals mated in front of the rods, they produced offspring that were exactly what Jacob desired. Later, Jacob no longer needed the rods. He separated the young, spotted, and speckled animals and set them before the stronger cattle. By doing this, he created a vision for the flocks and they produced according to what they saw. Jacob’s method was a demonstration of the creative power of vision. He used his imaginative ability to influence the outcome. When the stronger cattle conceived, Jacob placed the rods before their eyes, ensuring they produced strong, desirable offspring. When the cattle were feeble, he did not use the rods, so the weaker ones belonged to Laban. Over time, Jacob’s flocks grew stronger and more abundant, while Laban’s remained feeble. Jacob’s success was by divine revelation. In a dream, he saw the rams leaping on the cattle as ringstraked, speckled, and grisled. An angel confirmed this vision, saying, “‘...Lift your eyes now and see, all the rams which leap on the flocks are streaked, speckled, and gray spotted…" (Genesis 31:12 NKJV). How important this is! You have the ability to create the future you desire by focusing on what you want to see. Create the vision that you want with your mind. Through the Word and power of the Holy Spirit at work in you, you can create or shape your physical reality. Hallelujah! PRAYER Dear Father, thank you for giving me the ability to see and create my desired future through the power of vision and by your Word. As I use my imaginative ability, inspired by your Spirit, I construct my life in alignment with your divine purpose, with victories and expansion in every area. I’m empowered to impact my world and fulfil my destiny, in Jesus' Name. Amen. Further Study: Genesis 13:14-17; Habakkuk 2:2; Ephesians 3:20 1-Year Bible Reading Plan: Acts 4:32-5:1-11 & 2 Chronicles 20-22 2-Year Bible Reading Plan: Luke 1:39-56 & Deuteronomy 12