RHAPSODY OF REALITIES, MAY 2024, FRIDAY 31ST

THE TRUTH, THE GOSPEL, AND THE WORD

Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; Above all, taking the shield of faith…and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God (Ephesians 6:14-17).

Observe the underlined portions of our theme scripture; they all have to do with using the Word of God. Was this just a repetition or do they refer to different things? These are actually different things. Let’s start with truth. Truth refers to the whole counsel of God. 

Jesus said concerning the Word of God, “… thy word is truth” (John 17:17). Truth is what God has said concerning you, the world, the past, the present, the future, and anything else about life, about death, the spiritual, and the material. This means God holds the truth about anything and everything. 

Number two is the Gospel of peace. The Bible says “How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, that publisheth peace…

that publisheth salvation…” (Isaiah 52:7). The Gospel of peace therefore refers to the message of salvation. 

Now, the whole Word of God isn’t necessarily about salvation, but it points to it. This means the message of salvation is a part of that body of Truth because after salvation, there’s still a life to live. So, what we’re dealing with here is the preparation of the Gospel. It says, “...your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace...”; meaning that God is sending you with the message of salvation. 

Then the third one is “...the sword of the spirit, which is the Word of God.” This isn’t just the Word revealed and kept within your spirit; it’s dealing with the spoken Word, 

the “Rhema” of God—God’s Word on your lips. It’s called the sword of the Spirit because it’s for combat. 

As long as the Word is inside you, that’s Truth; you’re keeping the Truth in you, which is wonderful. Then the preaching of the Gospel saves, heals and delivers, but there’s a “war.” And the sword of the Spirit, which is the spoken Word of God, is your offensive weapon against the adversary. Therefore, speak the Word always and keep the enemy subdued. Hallelujah!

PRAYER

Dear Father, your Word is the true Light. I’ll never walk in darkness, because your Word guides my path in victory and glory. Your Word is in my heart and in my mouth, 

prevailing mightily in my life, city and nation as I speak it forth, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY: 2 Timothy 2:15; Ephesians 1:13; Hebrews 4:12

2 Timothy 2:15

Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. 

Ephesians 1:13

In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise, 

Hebrews 4:12

For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. 

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

John 15:18-16:1-16 & 1 Chronicles 5-6

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

1 Corinthians 14:31-40 & Proverbs 27

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES TEEVO, MAY 2024, FRIDAY 31

WE HAVE THE FINAL SAY!

(We Have The Rulership Of This World In His Name)

TO THE BIBLE: Ephesians 1:21 TPT

“And now he is exalted as first above every ruler, authority, government, and realm of power in existence! He is gloriously enthroned over every name that is ever praised, not only in this age, but in the age that is coming!“

LET’S TALK

As you delve into the books of Isaiah, Daniel, Ezekiel, Zechariah, Amos, Hosea, and Revelation, along with 1st and 2nd Thessalonians, you’ll uncover insights into God’s timeline from creation to the establishment of the heavenly city, New Jerusalem. 

These books of the Bible reveal various world governments appointed by God throughout history, shaping nations and kingdoms until the Church age. During this period, God entrusted no single individual or group with global governance. Instead, He established the Name of Jesus Christ as the name by which anything can be legally done in this world, as far as heaven is concerned. 

The Church age is exclusively left for the Name of Jesus Christ. His Name is to be used in governing things in heaven, in the earth, and under the earth. So, we’re the ones in charge and in control of things in this world; we’re the ones to determine the destinies of the nations, not Satan. Until the Rapture of the Church, we have the final say on what becomes of our world. The Lord made us partakers of His divine nature; we’re members of the heavenly pantheon; and in His Name, we reassign the desolate heritages. That’s God’s plan. 

Satan isn’t going to be able to enforce his will and exert his influence on the nations as long as we are in this world. We can discern his works and stratagems through the wisdom of God’s Word. And with our authority in the Name of Jesus, we cut him off from the nations and establish the righteousness of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Go Deeper

Hebrews 1:1-3; Revelation 17:12-14; Philippians 2:9-11

Speak

The Name of Jesus is the name above all names; His Name is greater than every ruler, authority, government, and realm of power in existence. His Name replaces maimed limbs, opens blind eyes, unstops deaf ears, and raises the dead. In the Name of Jesus, I declare that there’s peace, wholeness, wellness, healing, prosperity and abundance in the nations of the earth, and the goodness of the Lord is continually experienced in the nations. Blessed be God!

Daily Bible Reading

ONE YEAR

John 15:18-16:1-16, 1 Chronicles 5-6

TWO YEAR

Mark 14:22-31, Numbers 34

Act

Make authoritative declarations in the Name of Jesus about your nation, city, and world at large.

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RHAPSODY OF REALITIES FOR EARLY READERS FOR MAY, FRIDAY 31

The Word Heals

My son, give attention to my words; Incline your ear to my sayings…For they are life to those who find them, and health to all their flesh. 

Proverbs 4:20-22 

The Word of God is medicine; it has the power to cure illnesses. If anyone sick would meditate on the Word, it’ll destroy every, and any form of disease and infirmity in his body. That’s how powerful God’s Word is.

The Bible says, “He sent His word and healed them, and delivered them from their destructions” (Psalm 107:20). It’ll cure the blood condition, get rid of any infectious 

virus, heal your bones, heart and skin and produce life in you! 

So, you see, physical food does a lot for your body, but the Word does much more. Therefore, stay in the Word by declaring it to your body, and you’ll be healthy and 

sound. Hallelujah!

Scripture Reading- Psalm 107:20

Let's Pray

Dear Father, I thank you, for your Word is medicine and life to my body. I’m born of your Word; therefore, my life is preserved by your Word, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.