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MONDAY 4THE CLOUD OF GLORYFor the cloud of the LORD was uponthe tabernacle by day, and fire was onit by night, in the sight of all the houseof Israel, throughout all their journeys(Exodus 40:38).MOCYPatthew 17 tells us that Peter, James andJohn were with Jesus on the Mount ofTransfiguration. While they were there, Moses andElijah appeared, and suddenly, the cloud of Godcovered them (Matthew 17:5). This same cloud wasreferenced in Exodus 13:21 and Exodus 16:10 (studyboth references).We find a remarkable scenario in our theme verse:for forty years, the children of Israel saw the cloud ofGod’s glory upon the tabernacle by day and as a pillarof fire by night. This is really significant because Isaiah63:9 says, “In all their affliction he was afflicted, andthe angel of his presence saved them: in his love andin his pity he redeemed them; and he bare them, andcarried them all the days of old.”The next verse tells us that the Angel of Hispresence is the Holy Spirit: “But they rebelled, andvexed his holy Spirit: therefore he was turned to betheir enemy, and he fought against them” (Isaiah63:10). He was the One that was with them in thatcloud of glory. Then the Bible says in 1 Corinthians10:1-2: “Moreover, brethren, I would not that yeshould be ignorant, how that all our fathers wereEERF12

under the cloud, and all passed through the sea; Andwere all baptized unto Moses in the cloud and in thesea.” Remarkable!Now, 2 Chronicles 5:1-14 gives us an interestingaccount: Solomon had built the temple of God andthe priests were to take the Ark of God from the oldtabernacle and bring it into the new temple built bySolomon. When the Ark was brought in, this samecloud of glory filled the temple so much so that thepriests couldn’t stand to minister in the Holy Place.Hallelujah!That glory is in you and overshadows you today,because you’re the bearer of the Ark. The Ark of Godis in your heart today because His Word is written inyour heart (Jeremiah 31:33, Hebrews 8:10). The Wordis where the glory is. As long as you give the Word ofGod its place in your life, you’ll always be covered inthat cloud of glory, where you’re shielded from eviland all the depravities in the world. Praise God!EERYPOCCONFESSIONThe Holy Spirit, the Spirit of glory, lives in me; notonly am I fully covered in His glory, I carry that glorywith me to impact my world. Even now, that glorybeams from within my spirit, permeating my body,and affecting everything around me. The depravitiesand corruption in this present world have no effecton me, because I live in the glory of God. Hallelujah!FFURTHER STUDY:2 Chronicles 5:11-14; Matthew 17:51-YEAR BIBLE READING PLANLuke 10:1-24 & Joshua 20-222-YEAR BIBLE READING PLANRomans 7:1-11 & Psalm 107Leave comments on today’s devotional atwww.rhapsodyofrealities.org13

5ONLY IMAGINE POSITIVE OUTCOMESTUESDAYNow unto him that is able to doexceeding abundantly above all that weask or think, according to the powerthat worketh in us(Ephesians 3:20).TEEROCYPhe human spirit is very powerful, withtremendous creative and imaginative ability.Remember, man was created in the image of God; helooks like God and functions like God. That’s why wesay, “Your imaginative power is your creative ability.”Knowing this, therefore, you should only imaginepositive outcomes. Refuse to worry about anything.Worry helps you imagine the worst-case scenario.Worry helps you imagine negative possibilities,and your imagination of those negative possibilitiecrystalizes them. Worry helps make your fears possible.It’s the reason God tells us not to worry or beanxious about anything (Philippians 4:6). You maysay, “What if something has gone wrong, shouldn’t Ibe worried?” No! Simply refuse to worry! It makes nodifference what happens with the economy, healthcare or health “scare.” When you worry, you set up amagnetic force that attracts to you everything that’sconsistent with what you’re worried about.F14

Never imagine that you may be sent out of thehouse because you’re behind in your rent. Don’timagine yourself losing your job. Don’t worry or panicthat money isn’t going to be available to you for thethings you need to accomplish. Don’t worry that thepain you’re feeling may be more complicated than yourealize or could result in an incurable disease. Neverhave, or form, such negative imaginations. What youimagine is what becomes. Stay your mind on the Wordand let it control your expectations.YPOCCONFESSIONI have the ability to visualize and contrive pictures ofgreat and glorious possibilities from the Word of Godand speak them forth. I speak forth peace, prosperity,divine health, salvation and victories, and I walk inthe realities of my heritage in Christ. Hallelujah!EERFFURTHER STUDY:Matthew 12:35-36; Philippians 4:8; Proverbs 4:23-241-YEAR BIBLE READING PLANLuke 10:25-42 & Joshua 23-242-YEAR BIBLE READING PLANRomans 7:12-25 & Psalm 108Leave comments on today’s devotional atwww.rhapsodyofrealities.org15

WEDNESDAY6SERVING GOD RIGHTLYAnd Samuel said, Hath the LORD asgreat delight in burnt offerings andsacrifices, as in obeying the voice ofthe LORD? Behold, to obey is betterthan sacrifice, and to hearken than thefat of rams (1 Samuel 15:22).TEEROCYPhe Lord Jesus, in John 4:23, outlines trueworship as that which is done in spirit and intruth. There’s no other way. Serving the Lord has tobe from your spirit and according to His Word. HisWord provides the guidance, the prescribed order ofservice and worship in the Kingdom.You don’t give God what you choose or just whatyou like; you give Him what He has asked for in theway that He asked for it. You serve Him accordingto His demands, not according to your feelings oremotions. There’re people who say, “Everyone canserve God in His own way!” That’s not true. When youstudy the Bible, you’d find that those who tried to serveGod in their own way got killed or rebuked by God.Genesis 4 tells us the story of Cain and Abel: twobrothers who brought their offerings to the Lord. Cainbrought an offering of his choice, while Abel broughtF16

what God asked to be offered. Abel’s offering wasaccepted, but Cain’s sacrifice was rejected. In Genesis4:7, seeing that Cain was angry, the Lord rebukedhim saying, “If thou doest well, shalt thou not beaccepted.”How about Moses, who, instead of talking tothe rock, struck the rock? Water came out, and thepeople drank to their fill, but God was displeased andrebuked Moses (Numbers 20:1-12, Deuteronomy4:21-22). Uzzah was killed when he tried to renderservice to God by stabilizing the stumbling Ark of Godat Nachon’s threshing floor (2 Samuel 6:6-7).If you want to serve God right, give more attentionto studying the Scriptures. He’ll grant you the wisdomand insight of the Spirit on how to serve Him truly, witha pure heart and a willing mind.EERFYPOCPRAYERDear Father, I worship you in spirit and in truth. Ilove you with all my heart and will study your Wordto walk always in your truth to serve you accordingly,in Jesus’ Name. Amen.FURTHER STUDY:1 Chronicles 28:9; John 4:23-241-YEAR BIBLE READING PLANLuke 11:1-13 & Judges 1-22-YEAR BIBLE READING PLANRomans 8:1-11 & Psalm 109Leave comments on today’s devotional atwww.rhapsodyofrealities.org17

THURSDAY7SPEAK “THE WORD”But one thing is needful: and Maryhath chosen that good part, whichshall not be taken away from her(Luke 10:42).TOCYPhe Word of God is everything. Jesus reiteratedthis in our opening verse when He chastisedMartha for being encumbered and troubled by manythings. He said one thing is needful, which is the Wordof God, and her sister, Mary, gave attention to it.When the world was a chaotic mass, empty and indarkness, what did God do? He didn’t call the angelsfor a construction exercise; He didn’t fix it by trying todo anything with His hands. He only said, “Let therebe light,” and there was light (Genesis 1:3).Words are powerful, but the Word of God is allpowerful. Always remember that. When you were bornagain, you were born of the Word: “Being born again,not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by theword of God, which liveth and abideth for ever” (1Peter 1:23). You’re an offspring of the Word, called tolive by the Word, built and being built by the Word.You dwell in the Word, and the Word dwells in you.Now, God says, “Let the same Word that brought youinto being flow out of your mouth.”FEER18

When we say, “Speak words,” it’s not just anywords you’re to speak; it’s “the Word.” In the realm ofthe spirit, the Word is all that’s necessary. So, have theWord in your spirit; let it dwell in you richly (Colossians3:16) and come out of your mouth. The Word of Godin your mouth is God talking.As you grow in the Word, all that comes into yourthinking, your imaginations, are all in sync with theWord. And then you find that, like Jesus, your life is themanifestation and revelation of the Word. Hallelujah!YPOCCONFESSIONI take my place of dominion, and reign in the Nameof Jesus over circumstances, through words. I refuseto succumb to contrary winds, but I speak the rightwords only, thereby effecting changes in my family,health, business and ministry. The world is subjectto me. I walk in righteousness and produce works ofrighteousness. Amen.EERFFURTHER STUDY:Matthew 12:37; John 6:63 AMPC; Joshua 1:81-YEAR BIBLE READING PLANLuke 11:14-36 & Judges 3-42-YEAR BIBLE READING PLANRomans 8:12-19 & Psalm 110-111Leave comments on today’s devotional atwww.rhapsodyofrealities.org19

“How can a young person stay on the path ofpurity? By living according to your word”(Psalms 119:9 NIV).Only with God’s Word can young people navigatethe teenage years where they experience dramaticchanges as they transition from childhood toadulthood. That’s the reason for the ReachOutWorld TeeVolution campaign focused on themonthly distribution of the Rhapsody of RealitiesTeeVo Devotional to every teenager on earth in thelanguage they best understand.EERYPOCGet involved in this campaign by sponsoringTeeVolution to:FSchools: This is the monthly distributionof the TeeVo Devotional to schools within yourcatchment.Alma Maters: You can also reach students inyour alma mater with the TeeVo Devotionalevery month.Class Sets: Adopt a class set in a school andreach the students with the TeeVo Devotionalevery month.For more information, please visit reachoutworld.org

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FRIDAY8SINGING NEW SONGS IN WORSHIPSing to GOD a brand-new song, sing hispraises all over the world! Let the seaand its fish give a round of applause,with all the far-flung islands joining in(Isaiah 42:10 MSG).IOCYPf we praise and worship the Lord accurately, bythat I mean according to the Scriptures, we’llexperience and bask in His glory as He has determinedfor our lives. Jesus said, “But the hour cometh, andnow is, when the true worshippers shall worship thefather in spirit and in truth: for the father seekethsuch to worship him” (John 4:23). Philippians 3:3 sayswe’re the true circumcision who worship God in theSpirit, rejoice in Christ Jesus, and have no confidencein the flesh.True worship of God is that which is doneaccording to His Word. For example, the Word tells usto sing a “New Song” to the Lord! Yet, many haven’tthought this is important. The psalmist said, “O singunto the LORD a new song: sing unto the LORD, allthe earth. Sing unto the LORD, bless his name; shewforth his salvation from day to day” (Psalm 96:1–2).Psalm 98:1 also says, “O sing unto the LORD anew song; for he hath done marvellous things: hisright hand, and his holy arm, hath gotten him thevictory.” Then, in Psalm 149:1, we’re encouraged to“ Sing unto the LORD a new song, and his praisein the congregation of saints.” Read what David, theprophet of God said in Psalm 144:9: “I will sing aFEER22

new song unto thee, O God: upon a psaltery and aninstrument of ten strings will I sing praises unto thee.”Why does the Spirit admonish us to sing a newsong to the Lord? It’s because the revelation of God’sWord given to His people increases. The Word doesn’tchange, but the more you open your heart to theleading and tutelage of the Holy Spirit, the more youwould know and see; the more knowledge will begranted you.As the revelation and understanding of the Wordincreases, new songs are birthed through the Spirit.The wrong songs in worship have robbed the Church ofher effectiveness for so long, and God wants a change.As we act on the Word, singing new songs in worshipand praise to the Lord, with the right revelation of truth,His glory will fill the whole earth. We recently unveiledover 200 new songs that you can sing and translate inevery language. Also join us during the Global PraiseServices transmitted live on Loveworld networks.EERYPOCPRAYERDear Father, thank you for putting in my heart abrand new song. As I proclaim your Word in psalms,hymns, and spiritual songs and make melody in myheart to you, my spirit is stirred; I receive divinerevelations, counsel, direction and guidance. Thankyou for the ministry of the Spirit in my life, in theName of Jesus. Amen.FFURTHER STUDY:Revelation 5:9; Psalm 33:1-4; Isaiah 42:101-YEAR BIBLE READING PLANLuke 11:37-54 & Judges 5-62-YEAR BIBLE READING PLANRomans 8:20-28 & Psalm 112-113Leave comments on today’s devotional atwww.rhapsodyofrealities.org23

SATURDAY9REPEL WORRYTherefore I say unto you, Take nothought for your life, what ye shalleat, or what ye shall drink; nor yetfor your body, what ye shall put on.Is not the life more than meat, andthe body than raiment?(Matthew 6:25).EERGOCYPod doesn’t want you worried over anything.When worry attacks your mind, don’t thinkit’s going to go away on its own; no. Worry is spiritual;that’s why you have to repel it with your shield offaith: “Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewithye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of thewicked” (Ephesians 6:16).You need to protect and defend yourself againstworry and then go on the offensive with the sword ofthe spirit, which is the Word of God in your mouth,concerning your situation. That’s what you use to repelworry: the “Rhema” of God in your mouth.What does God’s Word say? It says, “Do not beanxious about anything, but in everything, by prayerand petition, with thanksgiving, present your requeststo God. And the peace of God, which transcends allunderstanding, will guard your hearts and your mindsF24

in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:6-7 NIV). Don’t sit thereworrying and whining; declare what you want and givethanks to God because it’s done. Hallelujah!Having done that, it says, “The peace of God thatsurpasses understanding, will garrison your heart andmind in Christ Jesus.” So, here you are, circumstancesdon’t look right, everything looks like there’s trouble;yet, you’re at peace! Others can’t understand how youcan be absolutely unflustered in the midst of so muchtrouble. The reason is simple: you’re acting on theWord! You’ve cast all your cares upon Him (1 Peter5:7). That’s how to live a worry-free life.YPOCPRAYERDear Father, I have confidence in all that you’vedone for me and made available to me in ChristJesus. I rejoice always because you’ve given me anextraordinary life of glory and victory, free fromstruggles, worries and the troubles that weigh mendown. Your peace which passes all understandingmantles my heart and mind even now, in Jesus’Name. Amen.EERFFURTHER STUDY:Luke 12:22-30; 1 Peter 5:7 AMPC1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLANLuke 12:1-21 & Judges 7-82-YEAR BIBLE READING PLANRomans 8:29-39 & Psalm 114-115Leave comments on today’s devotional atwww.rhapsodyofrealities.org25

SUNDAY10CLOUD OF WITNESSESWherefore seeing we also arecompassed about with so great a cloudof witnesses, let us lay aside everyweight, and the sin which doth so easilybeset us, and let us run with patiencethe race that is set before us(Hebrews 12:1).IEEROCYPt’s important to know and understand thesymbolic significance of “clouds” as revealedin Scripture. Human beings are referred to as cloudsin the same way that they’re referred to as trees.For example, Isaiah 61:3 helps us to see the parallelbetween humans and trees. We’re referred to as thetrees of righteousness, the planting of the Lord that Hemight be glorified.In another instance, the Bible says, “And he shallbe like a tree planted by the rivers of water ” (Psalm1:3). Think about that. In the same way, we’re alsoreferred to as a “cloud.” When Jesus died on the Crossand descended into hell, he brought the Old Testamentsaints who were waiting for Him in the heavenliesout of hades. They came out of their graves after Hisresurrection and some of them actually appeared tomany in the holy city. Acts 1:9 says, “And when hehad spoken these things, while they beheld, he wastaken up; and a cloud received him out of their sight.”Observe that Luke, by the inspiration of the Spirit,F26

tells us, “ a cloud received him out of their sight.”Here, Luke wasn’t talking about that visible mass ofcondensed water vapour floating in the atmosphere.He was referring to what we read in our opening verse:“Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about withso great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside everyweight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, andlet us run with patience the race that is set before us”(Hebrews 12:1).This huge cloud (crowd) of witnesses to the life offaith are those that the Bible talked about in Hebrews11. These are men and women who through theirfaith performed great feats for the Kingdom of God(Hebrews 11:32-33). These witnesses of faith subduedkingdoms and did supernatural things in their time;they ruled their world. They wrought righteousness;meaning when others conformed to error, theystood their grounds for the truth and prevailed. Wesometimes refer to these as those in the “Faith Hall ofFame.” Indeed, they’re a cloud of witnesses, of people,and everyone with his own glory. Hallelujah!EERFYPOCCONFESSIONI’m a tree of righteousness, planted by the Lord; I’ma water-carrying cloud, expressing the righteousnessof the Lord and communicating His salvationeverywhere and to every man. Hallelujah!FURTHER STUDY:Hebrews 11:32-33; Hebrews 12:1 NIV1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLANLuke 12:22-48 & Judges 92-YEAR BIBLE READING PLANRomans 9:1-13 & Psalm 116-117Leave comments on today’s devotional atwww.rhapsodyofrealities.org27

MONDAY11WATER-CARRYING CLOUDDrip down, heavens, from above,And let the clouds pour downrighteousness; Let the earth openup and salvation bear fruit, Andrighteousness sprout with it. I, theLord, have created it(Isaiah 45:8 NASB).JEEROCYPude, in his epistle, appealed to God’s peopleto earnestly contend for the faith against theattack of false teachers. In the 4th verse of his inspiringepistle, he explained why we should aggressivelydefend the truth because some godless people hadcrept in stealthily. These are people who distorted themessage about the grace of God in order to excusetheir immoral ways, and those who disowned anddenied Jesus Christ as the supreme authority and Lord.Now, notice what he says about these samepeople in verses 11-12: “Woe unto them! for theyhave gone in the way of Cain, and ran greedily afterthe error of Balaam for reward, and perished in thegainsaying of Core. These are spots in your feasts ofcharity, when they feast with you, feeding themselveswithout fear: clouds they ar

talking about us the Church but about the Tribulation saints. This is going to happen during the Great Tribulation period. We would have gone to heaven at this time. While these saints will have their role in this spiritual conflict as stated, the actual fight would be done by angels, led by Michael the Archangel.