Rhapsody of Realities daily devotional by Pastor Chris Oyakhilome for today is here. Read this devotional to improve your relationship with God, enrich your faith, and increase in knowledge of the Word.
The topic of Rhapsody of Realities for Thursday 10th April 2025 Is “Hear and Heed His Word ”.
Today’s Scripture: Isaiah 1:19
If ye be willing and obedient, ye shall eat the good of the land.
RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DEVOTIONAL FOR TODAY THURSDAY 10TH APRIL 2025.
The original Hebrew word for “obedient” in the verse above is “shâma,” which appears, specifically, 1,159 times in the Authorized Version. Notably, it is translated as “obedient” only eight times for contextual relevance. In fact, it is translated as “hear” 785 times and as “hearken” 169 times. The reason I emphasize this is that even in this instance, where the translators believed “obedient” would be the best presentation, it’s not entirely accurate but still conveys a nice meaning.
The phrase “if ye be willing and obedient” essentially means “if you truly hear me.” This is why they chose “obedient”—it reflects the dynamics of asking a child, “Did you hear me?” This often occurs when an instruction hasn’t been followed. So, when you say, “If you hear what I’m telling you…,” it implies “If you heed what I’m telling you,” which translates to “If you obey what I’m telling you.”
The presentation of this verse in the Living Bible is quite remarkable; it says, “If you will only let me help you, if you will only obey, then I will make you rich.”
What a statement! Can God truly do this, even in difficult situations? Can He do it in the slums, the impoverished neighbourhoods, or backsides of civilization? Can He do it for someone from your kind of family? Emphatically yes! He says, “If you will only let me help you”; it’s as if He’s asking, “I want to help you; would you allow me to do so?” He emphasizes that if you hear Him, He will make you rich. This shows that God is not against you being rich.
But what does it mean to be rich?
It signifies having super abundance—having so much more than you require that you can help others become rich as well. If you’re wealthy but can’t help others achieve wealth, then you’re not genuinely rich. So, accept His invitation to help you; hear and receive His Word. Follow the principles that He has laid out, and His blessings will be manifested in your life. Hallelujah!
CONFESSION
I hear and heed the Word of God; therefore, His blessings are manifested in my life. I walk in superabundance, helping many to experience the prosperity of our glorious Kingdom. I’m a reflection of God’s goodness, a conveyor and a distributor of His eternal blessings. Blessed be God!
FURTHER STUDY: Deuteronomy 28:1-2; Job 36:11; Proverbs 3:9-10
1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: Luke 12:22-48 & Judges 9
2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: Mark 1:1-13 & Leviticus 10
Rhapsody of Realities is written by Pastor Chris Oyakhilome. Prepare yourself for more spiritual growth, more clarity and motivation, and a deeper understanding of God’s word as you read this devotional.
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