Rhapsody of Realities Today 30th January 2025, Thursday Devotional By Pastor Chris Oyakhilome (Christ Embassy)
TOPIC: Shine Brilliantly Like A Firmament
And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars for ever and ever (Daniel 12:3).
Rhapsody of Realities Today 30th January 2025 – MESSAGE
Our theme verse isn’t talking about every Christian; it is specifically referring to those who win souls, those who turn many to righteousness. These are the ones who shine like the brightness of the firmament. They minister like the heavens: Their voice, like the heavens, is being heard in every nation and in every language.
The Bible says, “The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork. Day unto day uttereth speech, and night unto night sheweth knowledge. There is no speech nor language, where their voice is not heard. Their line is gone out through all the earth, and their words to the end of the world…” (Psalm 19:1-4). You can’t shine like the brightness of the heavens if you don’t function like the heavens.
Every Christian has a responsibility to take the Gospel to the ends of the earth, just like the Lord instructed in Matthew 28:19-20 and Mark 16:15. This is the way to shine as the brightness of the firmament. The Bible says, “…he that winneth souls is wise” (Proverbs 11:30).
As we actively participate in sending the Gospel across borders, in all languages, into the nations of the earth,
we’re functioning like the heavens—declaring the glory of God to all. One day, the Lord Jesus Christ will return, and He will honour us for preaching the Gospel to every man, in every nation, in all known languages. Think about it.
You’ve been given the privilege to shine brightly, not just for a moment, but forever and ever. Praise God forevermore! Spread the Gospel beyond your borders. Rise to this call and get involved in this great work because the Lord’s return is imminent. Every day, do more for the spread of the Gospel. Together, let’s reach beyond our borders and regions. Let’s ensure that our voices echo like the heavens, declaring God’s glory across the earth. This is our responsibility!
PRAYER/CONFESSION: Dear Father, I thank you for the privilege of being a bearer of your glorious Gospel. As I win souls and turn many to righteousness, I shine like the brightness of the heavens. Thank you for empowering me to declare your glory in every language, to every nation, as we anticipate with excitement your glorious return, when you honour us for this great work. Thank you for the grace to do more in spreading the Gospel to the ends of the earth, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
FURTHER STUDY: Proverbs 11:30; Matthew 28:19-20; Mark 16:15
1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: Matthew 21:1-32 & Exodus 18-19
2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: Matthew 11:1-10 & Genesis 30
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