Rhapsody of Realities Daily Devotional Study. Theme: Stand Up For The Gospel . Date: Tuesday, December 2nd . Author: Pastor Chris Oyakhilome PhD. Scriptural Reference: He died for all, that they which live should not henceforth live unto themselves, but unto him which died for them, and rose again (2 Corinthians 5:15). There’s no better time to reflect on the vicarious sacrifice of Christ, than Christmas time. In the midst of all the celebrations and joyful preparations, take some time to think of the purpose of His birth, life, death, and resurrection. He’s given us such an extraordinary life of glory and righteousness, not just so we could enjoy it and keep it to ourselves, but so we could bring others into this life, even when it isnt convenient to do so. You have to stick out your neck for the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The Apostle Paul was persecuted more than the other apostles, because of His convictions about the Gospel. When he went to Jerusalem to visit, the other apostles called him aside and told him how so many Jews had become believers, and how devoted they all were to the Law. Paul must have wondered why they should be full of zeal for the Law when Christ already abolished the Law through His death, burial, and resurrection (Ephesians 2:15). The other apostle didnt want to “provoke the Jews,” as it were, so they told Paul to act in accordance with the Law. Somebody recognized Paul, screamed and said, “...Men of Israel, help: This is the man, that teacheth all men everywhere against the people, and the law, and this place: and further brought Greeks also into the temple, and hath polluted this holy place” (Acts 21:28). The crowd seized Paul and would have killed him because of his message, but for the intervention of the soldiers (read the entire reference in Acts 21:18-32). Be bold to preach Christ, even when youre persecuted for so doing. As we strategize and try to convert people into the Kingdom, we must not lose our confidence in Christ. PRAYER Dear Father, I thank you for the special privilege granted me to be a custodian of the Gospel of Christ, and declare it boldly in every place, at all times, in spite of oppositions, thereby liberating those in satanic bondage into the glorious liberty of the sons of God, in Jesus’ Name. Amen. Further Study: 1 Timothy 1:11 According to the glorious gospel of the blessed God, which was committed to my trust. ; Mark 16:15 And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. Daily Scripture Reading 1-Year Bible Reading Plan: 1 John 3:11-24, Ezekiel 47-48 2-Year Bible Reading Plan: Revelation 6:1-10, Joel 2. rhapsodyofrealities.org. Thank you Lord Jesus. Hallelujah. Grace, grace, grace, grace, grace, grace, poured out from the presence of God. Amazing grace poured out from the presence of God. Who chooses to swim in the waters of grace. Its by choice. Choose to swim in the waters of grace and all the good is yours, hallelujah. Swim in the waters of Grace.
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