BIBLE VERSES ON LAYING OF HANDS, FROM KJV

Hebrews 6:1-3 - Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God,   (Read More...)

1 Timothy 5:22 - Lay hands suddenly on no man, neither be partaker of other men's sins: keep thyself pure.

Acts 13:3 - And when they had fasted and prayed, and laid [their] hands on them, they sent [them] away.

Mark 16:17-18 - And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues;   (Read More...)

1 Timothy 4:14 - Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the presbytery.

Acts 28:8 - And it came to pass, that the father of Publius lay sick of a fever and of a bloody flux: to whom Paul entered in, and prayed, and laid his hands on him, and healed him.

James 5:14 - Is any sick among you? let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord:

Matthew 9:29 - Then touched he their eyes, saying, According to your faith be it unto you.

Numbers 27:18-23 - And the LORD said unto Moses, Take thee Joshua the son of Nun, a man in whom [is] the spirit, and lay thine hand upon him;   (Read More...)

Genesis 48:14 - And Israel stretched out his right hand, and laid [it] upon Ephraim's head, who [was] the younger, and his left hand upon Manasseh's head, guiding his hands wittingly; for Manasseh [was] the firstborn.

Acts 8:17 - Then laid they [their] hands on them, and they received the Holy Ghost.

Acts 6:6 - Whom they set before the apostles: and when they had prayed, they laid [their] hands on them.

Acts 19:6 - And when Paul had laid [his] hands upon them, the Holy Ghost came on them; and they spake with tongues, and prophesied.

Acts 9:17 - And Ananias went his way, and entered into the house; and putting his hands on him said, Brother Saul, the Lord, [even] Jesus, that appeared unto thee in the way as thou camest, hath sent me, that thou mightest receive thy sight, and be filled with the Holy Ghost.

Mark 16:17 - And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues;

Leviticus 1:4 - And he shall put his hand upon the head of the burnt offering; and it shall be accepted for him to make atonement for him.

Numbers 8:10 - And thou shalt bring the Levites before the LORD: and the children of Israel shall put their hands upon the Levites:

BE ZEALOUS FOR THE LORD

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES **Be Zealous For The Lord** Thursday 14th July . Pastor Chris
As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent (Revelation 3:19).
There’re Christians who are laid-back spiritually; they’re lukewarm, neither hot nor cold. They think of themselves as “normal” Christians. They jeer at some others as “too spiritual” or fanatical, but they themselves are spiritually inactive, lethargic and complacent about the things of the Spirit.

The Lord’s disposition towards such spiritual lassitude and ineffectiveness is revealed in Revelation 3:15-16. He said, “I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot. I would thou wert cold nor hot. So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth.” This is serious, coming from the lips of the Master.
A Christian who remains lukewarm could end up going to hell. Every one of us must take a stand for the Gospel and be effective in our Christian walk. Be on fire for the Lord. Lukewarm Christians are usually expressionless, even during worship in church; they’re just there. Everyone else could be dancing to the Lord, exuberant with worship and praise, but they would be wondering, “What are they dancing about? What’s all the excitement about?” No matter what the Pastor does or says, even when everybody else is laughing, they’re straight-faced.
When the Pastor says, “Let’s worship the Lord with our hands lifted,” their hands don’t go up; they lack the enthusiasm to truly worship God. If you’ve been that way, the Lord says, “Be zealous therefore, and repent.” To be zealous means to be afire. It means to let your spiritual fire burn with unquenchable intensity. The Lord Jesus said, “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven” (Matthew 5:16).
Let the things of the Spirit excite you. Get into the flow of the Spirit. Be known as a burning and a shining light. Be filled with the Spirit (Ephesians 5:18).
PRAYER
Dear Father, the zeal for the things of the Spirit and for the expansion of your Kingdom has consumed me. I’m a burning and a shining light; I’m fervent in spirit, serving the Lord, putting on righteousness as a breast plate, with my feet shod with the preparation of the Gospel of peace. I’m full of passion for extraordinary impact with the Gospel, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
Further Study: || 1 Corinthians 15:58 Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord. ||
|| Romans 12:11 Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord; ||
Daily Scripture Reading
1-Year Bible Reading Plan: Acts 22:22-23:1-11, Job 36-39
2-Year Bible Reading Plan: Galatians 4:1-11, Isaiah 34EXTRACT FROM: Rhapsody of Realities Daily Devotional

BE LIGHT HEARTED

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BE LIGHT-HEARTED. - PASTOR CHRIS OYAKHILOME
WEDNESDAY, JULY 13TH 2016.
Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us (Hebrews 12:1).
Life on earth is short. Until the Master comes, there’s a definite amount of time that anyone would stay here on earth. And that does mean something; it means you’ll give account of your days in the earth. If you spent all your time on earth frowning, sad, angry, and despondent, it’ll be recorded for you; and you’d account to the Lord the reason you lived your life that way.
No sad, unhappy, and bitter person can truly be successful. There’re people who, every time you see them, always have a frown on their face. Everybody knows them to be that way. Their face has so formed that unhappy look that it has become normal with them. You can hardly find them laughing or smiling. Don’t live your life that way. Make a decision to be a joyful, happy, and loving person. Make a choice for laughter. Someone may question, “But must I laugh every day?” Yes, you should!
The way you live your life has a lot to do with the results you get. You’re a spirit being, and your spirit rubs off on anything that concerns you. There’s a connection between you and your house, between you and your shoes, the clothes you wear, and everything about you! Your personality rubs off on anything that belongs to you, including your money. And so, when you allow sadness in your heart, and face, it has a negative impact on the things connected to you. Its one reason the Bible enjoins us to be happy always (1 Thessalonians 5:16).
Think happy thoughts; Centre your mind on things that make you happy. Stop focusing your mind on whatever makes you sad and unhappy. It’s a choice you must make. Your life depends more on you than you may realize. To be successful, you must let go of unhappiness and a sad look. Choose to be light-hearted. Lay off the burdens. Lay aside every weight. Choose to be happy always.
PRAYER
Dear Lord, thank you for your joy that’s in my heart. I’m strengthened, and energized for increased productivity and greater effectiveness by your Spirit today, who fills my heart with rejoicing, and my mouth with laughter. You’re my strength, my joy, and my song; I love you with all my heart. Hallelujah!
FURTHER STUDY:
|| PHILIPPIANS 4:4
Rejoice in the Lord always: [and] again I say, Rejoice. ||
|| PROVERBS 17:22 ESV
A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. ||
|| PSALM 28:7 NLT
The LORD is my strength and shield. I trust him with all my heart. He helps me, and my heart is filled with joy. I burst out in songs of thanksgiving. ||
DAILY SCRIPTURE READING
1-Year Bible Reading Plan: Acts 21:37-22:1-21,
Job 32-35
2-Year Bible Reading Plan: Galatians 3:23-29,
Isaiah 33
EXTRACT FROM: Rhapsody of Realities Daily Devotional

CONFESSION FOR A HEALTHY LIVING

Confession for a healthy living... The Bibles says I was healed by the stripes of Jesus and I declare I'm healed, from the grown of my head to the soles of my feet. Every organ in my body was healed by the stripes of Jesus and they remain healed in Jesus name. I'm free from every form of infirmity because I was totally healed by the stripes of Jesus, in the name of Jesus.

DON'T GIVE INTO SICKNESS

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DON’T GIVE INTO SICKNESS - PASTOR CHRIS OYAKHILOME .
MONDAY, JULY 11TH 2016.
My son, attend to my words…For they are life unto those that find them, and health to all their flesh (Proverbs 4:20-22).
The Hebrew word for “health” in our opening scripture is “marpe,” which means “medicine.” If someone were sick and dying and got a hold of the Word, he’d be healed and restored, because God’s Word is medicine.
It brings to mind the testimony of a certain brother; he’d been diagnosed with cancer which, for many, is a death sentence. However, rather than being discouraged, he made up his mind to act on the Word for a miracle. He got several of our messages and listened repeatedly for weeks.
After sometime, he went for his next appointment with the doctors and they couldn’t find any trace of cancer in his body. The Word of God effected a cure and completely eradicated the cancer. Are you facing any challenge in your physical body today? The Word of God is medicine! Not only does the Word destroy sickness from the body, it keeps it immune to sickness, disease, and infirmity.
Don’t give in to sickness. Christ already consummated the plan for your divine health; So, it doesn’t matter what the health condition is; place your hand on it and say, “In the Name of Jesus, I refuse to accommodate this infirmity.” Whatever part of your body the challenge is, tell it off in the Name of Jesus. You have authority in that Name; use it.
Someone might have been suffering with migraine or heart trouble for a long time; it’s time to say, “No.” Understand that Jesus took care of every form of pain that could have come to you. The responsibility is now yours to establish that victory in your life! That heart trouble is unnecessary; it’s time to drop it. Yes, you can, even NOW. You say, “heart, become normal, in the Name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth”; and it shall be so.
Live in health. Choose to be full of life every day! Hallelujah!
PRAYER
Dear Father, I thank you for the entrance of your Word brings light to my heart and produces health in my body. Your Word is working in me, making me healthy, vibrant, strong, and productive today and always, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
Further Study: || Exodus 23:25 And ye shall serve the LORD your God, and he shall bless thy bread, and thy water; and I will take sickness away from the midst of thee. ||
|| Isaiah 33:24 And the inhabitant shall not say, I am sick: the people that dwell therein [shall be] forgiven [their] iniquity. ||
|| 1 Peter 2:24 Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed. ||
Daily Scripture Reading
1-Year Bible Reading Plan: Acts 21:1-16,
Job 25-28
2-Year Bible Reading Plan: Galatians 3:1-12,
Isaiah 31
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YOUR FAITH WILL MAKE YOU WHOLE.

We were healed by the stripes of Jesus, as  born again christian. This healing came with the salvation package,it is deposited in our spiritual account. All we need to do is make withdrawal with our faith. Create and activate your faith through hearing the word,and then activate your healing through faith filled confession and actions... Agoha Obed.

JESUS IS THE ANSWER

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES **Jesus Is The Answer** Friday 8th July . Pastor Chris
Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved (Acts 4:12).
There’s no religion, no religious leader, no methods, or medium under heaven for man’s salvation, except by the Name of Jesus. As clear as this is in the Scriptures, there’re some who contend with it, stating that there’re many ways to God. But this is the Word of God! There’s no other name under heaven, given to men for salvation, except the Name of Jesus. In John 14:6, Jesus said unequivocally, “...I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.”
There may be many that are called gods, but there’s only one God, and one mediator between God and men—the man, Christ Jesus (1 Timothy 2:5). He’s the only One who reconciles men to God; the only One who bridges the gap, and makes friendship and peace between God and man. This should be your conviction, and enough motivation to preach the Gospel.
Romans 5:1-2 says, “Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.” Man had no hope until Jesus
came. Man had been separated from God, and from His glory; there was no way for him to be reconciled. That’s the reason for all the religions of the world; they’re seeking a way to come back to God. But Christ is the answer. He made it possible for us to receive the God-life, ushering us into God’s presence.
As a Christian, you must be absolutely convinced that there’s no salvation in any other but Jesus. Be convinced that He’s the answer, the water of life to quench man’s thirst forever. He’s the only hope for the world. Man is doomed without Jesus; so let’s not act or pretend as though there’re alternatives. Jesus is the way—the ONLY way.
Prayer
Dear Father, I thank you for your grace that’s manifested to save, heal, deliver, uplift and prosper all those who embrace the Gospel of Christ’s saving power today, as it’s preached around the world. Through renewed efforts, I’m committed to world evangelization, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
further Study:
John 14:5-6
Thomas saith unto him, Lord, we know not whither thou goest; and how can we know the way? Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
Romans 5:1-2
Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.
Philippians 2:9-11
Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Acts 19:8-41 Job 15-18
2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Galatians
1:18-2:1-2 Isaiah 28
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