READ RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONAL. QUIT THE STRUGGLE - PASTOR CHRIS OYAKHILOME SUNDAY, JULY 10TH 2016.

*For scarcely for a righteous man will one die: yet peradventure for a good man some would even dare to die. But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us (Romans 5:7-8)*

Some Christians struggle and work so hard to get God’s approval. They believe they have to “pay a price” to attain certain blessings or to get to certain heights in their lives, but it shouldn’t be that way. Some even have the notion that fasting and prayer is a form of price to be paid to attain some spiritual heights, but that isn’t right. Fasting and prayer are for devotional purposes.

If you’re planning on paying a price for the anointing or anything for which Jesus already died, then you don’t believe what Jesus already paid was enough. No more sacrifice is required for you to walk in, and manifest the glory of God. Therefore, quit the struggle.

What did David do for God to make him king of Israel? He did nothing; it was simply God’s choice. What did Abraham do for God to choose him and make him great? He did absolutely nothing; God just chose to bless him. Moses said to the children of Israel, “God blessed you because he loved your fathers” (Deuteronomy 4:37). He didn’t say because your fathers “paid the price”; but because He loved Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.

What did Joseph do for his father Jacob to love him and give him a coat of many colors? Nothing; it was his destiny. Solomon didn’t pay a price to be the wisest man that lived in his day; God just loved him. No wonder when he was born, he was named “Jedidiah,” the beloved of the Lord (2 Samuel 12:24-25).

The Bible talks about the sufferings of Christ, and the glory that should follow (1 Peter 1:11). There’s no need to suffer and struggle to become who and what you already are; Jesus paid the price for you to live the transcendent life. The Bible says His divine power (not your hard work or toiling), has given you everything you need for life and for godliness (2 Peter 1:3). Therefore, live in His glory. Enjoy Christ and quit the struggle.

*PRAYER*

_Dear Father, I thank you for the life of rest that you’ve called me into. I function from a vantage position of rest without struggles, worries, or anxieties over anything. Jesus paid the price for all things; and now I live a life of glory, grace, favor, and increase, in Jesus’ Name. Amen_

Further Study: || Hebrews 4:10 For he that is entered into his rest, he also hath ceased from his own works, as God [did] from his. ||

|| 1 Peter 1:10-11 Of which salvation the prophets have enquired and searched diligently, who prophesied of the grace [that should come] unto you: 11 Searching what, or what manner of time the Spirit of Christ which was in them did signify, when it testified beforehand the sufferings of Christ, and the glory that should follow. ||

|| Matthew 11:28-30 Come unto me, all [ye] that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. 30 For my yoke [is] easy, and my burden is light. ||

Daily Scripture Reading

1-Year Bible Reading Plan: Acts 20:17-38,
Job 22-24

2-Year Bible Reading Plan: Galatians 2:13-21,
Isaiah 30

Do Have A Great Day Ahead.