Rhapsody Of Realities 6 July 2025 By Pastor Chris Oyakhilome (Christ Embassy): Focus On What Truly Matters

TOPIC: Focus On What Truly Matters (Rhapsody of Realities 6 July 2025)

And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me (Luke 9:23).

Rhapsody Of Realities For Today’s MESSAGE:

To be a true success with the Lord, you must walk in His wisdom. It’s about putting Him first and letting His wisdom guide your every step. God’s Word is God’s wisdom. So, give more attention to the Word. “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom…” (Colossians 3:16).

Unfortunately, many people train themselves to major on the non-essentials because they don’t know what’s truly necessary. They invest their time and energy in things that don’t count for eternity. It brings to mind the story of two sisters, Martha and Mary, who each responded differently to the Lord Jesus’ visit to their home (Read Luke 10:38-42).

Martha was consumed with the numerous tasks required in hosting a guest, along with much anxiety and distraction. In contrast, Mary chose to sit at the Master’s feet to absorb His teachings and engage in fellowship with Him, and the Lord commended her choice.

When Martha expressed her frustration, the Master gently replied: “…Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things: But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her” (Luke 10:41-42). The Master pointed out that Martha’s priorities were misplaced.

You must prize the Word of God above all else because there’s so much you will never know or understand otherwise. Focus on what truly matters—your study and meditation on the Word and your fellowship with the Holy Spirit. It’ll keep you always on the path of ever-increasing glory, victory, success and prosperity, and you’ll live a life that truly pleases and honours the Lord.

PRAYER

Dear Father, thank you for your Word which reveals your wisdom and purpose. I focus on the one thing that matters most—my fellowship with you in, through, and by the Word. I walk in your wisdom, guided by your Spirit, and I yield myself completely to your purpose, fulfilling your will, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:

Proverbs 4:20-22 (KJV); 20 My son, attend to my words; incline thine ear unto my sayings. 21 Let them not depart from thine eyes; keep them in the midst of thine heart. 22 For they are life unto those that find them, and health to all their flesh.

Psalm 119:162 (NKJV); I rejoice at Your word As one who finds great treasure.

Philippians 3:7-8 (KJV); 7 But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ. 8 Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ,

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Acts 18:1-23 & Job 9-11

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Luke 7:1-10 & Deuteronomy 34

Remember to share with all your friends and loved ones today. Thank you and God bless you richly.

Rhapsody of Realities 2025 Devotional was written by Pastor Chris Oyakhilome (D.Sc., D.D.). President of Loveworld Inc. aka Christ Embassy Int’l.