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Today's Daily Devotional Rhapsody of Realities

OUR CHIEF INFORMANT

And thine ears shall hear a word behind thee, saying, This is the way, walk ye in it, when ye turn to the right hand, and when ye turn to the left (Isaiah 30:21).

One of the blessings the Holy Spirit brings into your life is communication. That is, the activity of conveying information. The Holy Spirit talks to you and brings you information. When He sees it necessary to let you know something, He whispers to you and tells you about it. You can never be stranded or disadvantaged because you have the communication of the Holy Spirit. Hallelujah.

Because I'm in constant communication with Him, I never walk in darkness. He lets me know what I need to know. I’m never bothered when people choose to withhold information. The one I’m in communication with knows everything. He always lets me in on whatever is necessary for me to know. He's my Chief Informant.

Remember when the Lord Jesus was at a wedding in Cana of Galilee. The Bible says His mother was there. At a certain point during the party, when the wine ran out, she went to Jesus and said, “They have no wine.” She brought Him that information. Think about it. The Holy Ghost does all that for us. He brings us information. He tells us what's needed and what has to be done.

Not only does He bring us information, He also teaches us what we need to know, and gives us guidance. That’s why we’re never in confusion. Never talk confusion. Never think you could be lost. Don't find yourself somewhere and say, "I'm lost." No; you're with the Holy Ghost. He's never lost, so how could you be? He'll tell you exactly what to do. Blessed be God forever!

Prayer / Confession
Dear Father, I thank you for the Holy Spirit who communicates with me and guides me in all things. I walk in divine insight, clarity and understanding. I am never confused or disadvantaged, because I receive direction and revelation always by your Spirit, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Further study
John 14:26; Psalm 32:8; John 16:13-15

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Today's Daily Devotional Rhapsody of Realities

THE REALITY OF HIS BENEVOLENCE

The LORD is good to all: and his tender mercies are over all his works (Psalm 145:9).

Did you know that God is more willing to do you good than you could ever be willing to receive it? He’s more ready to help you in any situation, more eager to supply whatever you need in abundance. And beyond your needs, He delights to give you what you want.

Some people say, “God gives you what you need but not what you want.” That’s not true. The problem is that many don’t know how to ask, and then they don’t know how to receive. But the Bible teaches us both—how to ask and how to receive. The Lord Jesus said in John 16:24, “…ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full.”

Practice this and you’ll live in superabundance; an overflow. It’s been my experience in life: I receive whatever I want so much so that my challenge is not to desire anything too much, because if I want something, I get it. And you can be sure it won’t come in trickles but in abundance. Sometimes when things come to me like that, I say, “Lord, this is too much. I didn’t mean it like that!” Butthat’s the reality of His benevolence.

What’s benevolence? It’s God’s benefaction. It’s His disposition to be good to you, always willing to bless you, always willing to grant the desires of your heart. It’s His constant readiness to do you good, to help you, to lift you. You never have to qualify for it. This is one of the blessings of the Holy Spirit in your life. He does it because He loves you in Christ Jesus.

What I’m sharing with you isn’t only scriptural; it’s practical. Put it to work. Walk in the consciousness of God’s benevolence towards you. You’ll discover that you never have to struggle for anything. Things will start happening suddenly for you. The angels will be responding to your desires faster than the speed of thought. That’s how generous God is. He’s gracious, loving and kind. His goodness toward you is unfailing.

Prayer / Confession
Dear Father, I thank you for your goodness and benevolence towards me. I walk in the consciousness of your blessings, provisions, increase and superabundance. My life is a testimony of your kindness and generosity, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Further study
Psalm 23:6; Luke 12:32; James 1:17; Psalm 68:19

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GOD LOVES YOU SPECIALLY

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life (John 3:16).

God loves everybody. The Bible says He so loved the world, people, and He sent Jesus, His Son, to save them from their sins. So, God is love, and He loves all men. However, from the Scriptures, we find that God also loves some people specially.

Solomon is an example: when he was born, the Bible tells us the Lord loved him (2 Samuel 12:24). This was special. The Lord Jesus also loved John specially. John knew it so much, he called himself the disciple whom Jesus loved. The rich young ruler who came to ask Jesus questions is also another example; the Bible says Jesus loved him (Mark 10:17-21).

Did you know you also can walk in this special love? Absolutely! That’s God’s desire for you. Remember the scripture, “The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Ghost, be with you all. Amen” (2 Corinthians 13:14). The love of God here refers to God loving you. And when God loves you, He loves through you. That's one of the signs that His love has been directed towards you: it works through you to others.

That’s what we find in Solomon. The Lord loved him specially, and he, in turn, loved people. God’s love worked through him to love others. Because he loved the people, he made them successful as he was successful. The prosperity of Solomon was revealed through others in his kingdom. That’s why Israel was so prosperous in his days. There was no poverty. Gold was everywhere in abundance, and silver was not valued during his reign.

God loves you specially, and this makes you a conduit of His love and blessings to others. Make a decision today to walk in this truth: you have become God's mighty hand for others. Everywhere you go, let His love go with you. When people meet you, let them get introduced to the love of God as He manifests Himself through you in loving them.

Prayer / Confession
Dear Father, I thank you for your special love towards me. I live daily in the consciousness of your love, and I am a channel and a conduit of that love to others. Your love is expressed through me, bringing transformation, blessings, and impact everywhere I go, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Further study
Romans 5:8; Ephesians 3:17-19; 1 John 4:16

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Today's Daily Devotional Rhapsody of Realities

HIS AMAZING AND ALL-PROMOTING GRACE

For if by one man's offence death reigned by one; much more they which receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness shall reign in life by one, Jesus Christ ( Romans 5:17).

The opening scripture isn’t a promise for the future; it is a present reality. The grace of God pilots you. It causes you to reign in life. To reign means to live in dominion. It means you’re always on top, always above, never beneath. This is consistent with what God said to the children of Israel: “And the Lord shall make thee the head, and not the tail; and thou shalt be above only, and thou shalt not be beneath…” (Deuteronomy 28:13).

Now, in Christ Jesus, by this amazing grace, that becomes your daily experience. This is why you must understand the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ. Whatever you do in life, do it with this grace. With this grace at work in you, you’ll be successful, excellent, and a wonder. There is no failure in the life of one who walks in the consciousness of this grace.

This grace is all-promoting. It produces a life that is upward and forward only. There is no stagnation. Every day is progress. Every day is advancement. Your life becomes a continuous experience of growth and victory.

Then the Scripture further tells us something really remarkable: “Moreover the law entered, that the offence might abound. But where sin abounded, grace did much more abound” (Romans 5:20). This shows that the grace of God is more powerful than sin. When grace takes over your life, sin loses its dominion. Grace elevates you, strengthens you, and establishes you in righteousness.

How wonderful to know that grace reigns through righteousness. Romans 5:21 reveals this; it says, “That as sin hath reigned unto death, even so might grace reign through righteousness unto eternal life by Jesus Christ our Lord.” This is the life you’ve received in Christ—a life where grace governs, righteousness prevails, and eternal life is expressed. Hallelujah!

Prayer / Confession
Dear Father, I thank you for the abundance of grace and the gift of righteousness that I have received in Christ Jesus. I reign in life, walking in dominion, excellence and victory. My life is upward and forward only; I manifest your glory and righteousness in all that I do, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Further study
2 Corinthians 9:8; James 4:6; 1 Corinthians 15:10

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