RHEMA From Heaven

Colossians 4:12-13″ Epaphras, who is also from Colossae, sends his loving greetings. I can tell you that he is a true servant of Christ, who always labors and intercedes for you. His prayers are filled with requests to God that you would grow and mature, standing complete and perfect in the beauty of God’s plan for your lives. Epaphras has such great zeal and passion for you and for those who are from Laodicea and from Hierapolis.”

The Christian life is not a “selfish journey”. Inasmuch you are to take care of yourself and to see to it that you are following God’s plan for your life, you must also desire same for everyone within your reach. Thus, we must be each other’s keeper.

Our opening text, talks of Epaphras, a servant of Christ, or simply put a believer in Colossae, who made it his priority to pray for the people to grow and to be in God’s will for their lives. Aside Epaphras, throughout the bible we see believers praying for the church, communities, and people around them. Some of the prayers was for people to be saved, delivered, established in the faith, and to be strengthened for life’s  challenges.

You see, make it your interest and priority to seek the good of people around you. Intercede fervently for them without hesitation.

1 Peter 4:10 says “Every believer has received grace gifts, so use them to serve one another as faithful stewards…”. Thus, when you see the needs of people, respond appropriately. Be moved with compassion to be a blessing, and especially, by praying for them.

Never for one moment use your “spirituality” to condemn people, write off people, or undermine people. Even when people miss it or get into error. Let love lead in all you do towards them. We are always better together. Yes, sometimes many words of encouragement may help people, but much prayers for them will get the job done.

Keep praying for people: friends, family, the church and your community. It shall end in praise.

Read: John 17:20,22 “Neither pray I for these alone, but for them also which shall believe on me through their word; And the glory which thou gavest me I have given them; that they may be one, even as we are one:”

Prayer: Lord, I pray for grace to always pray for people to do well.

Ephesians‬ ‭4:26-27 “Be angry [at sin—at immorality, at injustice, at ungodly behavior], yet do not sin; do not let your anger [cause you shame, nor allow it to] last until the sun goes down. And do not give the devil an opportunity [to lead you into sin by holding a grudge, or nurturing anger, or harboring resentment, or cultivating bitterness].”

Living the God kind of life in Christ sets you above any demonic or satanic onslaught. Notwithstanding that, it is possible to give the devil access to your affairs or life.  Our opening text gives insight into this truth and admonishes us not to give the devil an opportunity. One version of the bible puts it this way “and do not leave room for the Devil”

You see, as Christians our emotion or passion can be directed against anything that is not the will of God or in line with God’s word. Nonethless, we must not come to the place where we hold grudge against people, or nurture anger or harbor resentment against people. This gives the opportunity to the devil to get us off our course and to do awkward things.

You see, whatever the devil can do against you depends on the place you give to him. Meaning that, the devil is not as powerful as he has been presented. All he wants is a space from you to operate.

Deny the devil any entry into your life by growing in the knowledge of God and doing what the word says. Learn to resist any happenings that inspires fear, hatred or any form of resentment against people and also yield yourself fully to God.

Read: James 4:7 “So submit to [the authority of] God. Resist the devil [stand firm against him] and he will flee from you”

Prayer: Lord, thank you for the grace and wisdom to resist any activities of the devil concerning my life. Amen

Matthew 16:24 says “Then Jesus said to His disciples, “If anyone wishes to follow Me [as My disciple], he must deny himself [set aside selfish interests], and take up his cross [expressing a willingness to endure whatever may come] and follow Me [believing in Me, conforming to My example in living and, if need be, suffering or perhaps dying because of faith in Me]”.

One of the greatest enemies you can have as a Christian is ‘self-interest’. It can make you opposes anything that Christ wants for you in life. Self -interest will hinder you from obedience, submission, and yielding totally to the Holy Spirit as a Christian. 

You see, our walk with the Lord demands that we prioritize the Lord of God and put Him first in all our endevaours. Matthew 22:37-38 says “Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment.”

Thus, to follow the Lord, which includes learning His character, principles and obeying His instructions calls for ‘self-denial’. Your personal interest must be a thing of the past so that you can be in sync with what God wills and desires for your life.   

In the natural, denying yourself may be seen as costly or come with some inconvenience, but with time, your spirit and mind will align to God’s full counsel, and it will make you overflow with joy as you faithfully follow the Lord in all things that pertains to your life. 

Read: Luke 9:23 “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”.

Prayer: Lord, I pray for the strength to deny myself to follow your course for my life. Amen

Acts 1: 8 “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth”

God’s charge to us this last days is to reach out to the unsaved. He wants us to testify of his goodness and to make Jesus known to the entire world. This is the very reason for the coming of the Holy Spirit. He (the Holy Spirit) came to empower and to endow us with gifts that will help us preach to the lost and hurting world.

You see, the world’s transformation is dependent on how extensively we carry the gospel. The name of Jesus needs to be exalted so that many can be saved. The more Christ is preached, and believed in by people, the strong hold of evil and darkness is destroyed.

Every believer has been chosen and equipped with the word and power to preach to the unsaved. Thus, you have the power to function. Never allow shyness, fear and laziness to hinder you. Many people today need to hear the gospel to be saved. Join the Lord’s harvesters to rescue them.

Wherever you find yourself, be ready to preach the word both in season and out of season. Don’t be ashamed to preach the Gospel, because it releases power (Roman 1:16) that brings salvation, healing.

Read: Romans 1:16 “For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to everyone that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.”

Prayer: Lord, thank you for the grace to preach the gospel to the unsaved.

Proverbs 3:5 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.”

What you put your trust in makes a big difference in life. You can choose to trust the right thing or person, or the wrong one. Our opening scripture reminds us that our trust should be in God alone. When we trust Him, He leads us into real success, keeps us safe, and gives us victory in every area of our lives.

To trust means to place confidence in someone or something believed to be reliable and good. With that understanding, it becomes clear that not everything is worthy of our trust. Trusting in the wrong things leads to disappointment and emptiness.

For example, those who trust in riches will eventually face failure. Proverbs 11:28 states, “He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as a branch.” In the same way, relying solely on people brings limitation. Jeremiah 17:5 warns, “Cursed is the man who trusts in man and makes flesh his strength.”

You see, people may be sincere in their intentions, but they are limited. They do not control life or outcomes. A person may desire to help today and be gone tomorrow. This is why God commands us to anchor our trust in Him because He is unchanging, dependable, and sovereign over all things.

God cannot fail. He cannot die. He cannot be overtaken by misfortune. He reigns in the affairs of life. Psalm 5:11 says that those who trust in the Lord have every reason to rejoice because He defends and upholds them

Choose to place your trust where it is secure. Those who trust in the Lord are like Mount Zion which cannot be moved and endures forever.

Read: Jeremiah 17:7 “Blessed is the man that trusteth in the Lord, and whose hope the Lord is.”

Prayer: Lord, help me to place my full trust in You at all times.

Isaiah 33:24 “No one in Zion will say, I am sick. Best of all, they will all live guilt free.” (MSG)

As a Christian, always remember this truth. Jesus has already dealt with sickness and disease completely. Through His finished work, divine health became your portion. This is not something you are trying to earn. It is something Christ has already done for you.

God desires that you live in perfect health and wholeness. 3 John 2 makes it clear.
“Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.”

The moment you became born again, you stepped into a new life where sickness and infirmity have no legal right over you. 2 Corinthians 5:17 says, “Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature. Old things are passed away. Behold, all things are become new.”
Thus, the old life of weakness, pain and disease has been cancelled. Jesus paid for your total healing.

As a new creation, the Spirit of God lives in you. Romans 8:11 says that the same Spirit that raised Jesus from the dead now gives life to your mortal body. Because of this, you can boldly refuse sickness whenever it tries to attach itself to your body.

Divine health is your inheritance. Jesus secured it for you through His sacrifice. So if sickness tries to show up, declare with confidence, “Jesus has dealt with sickness for me. I refuse to accept what He has already conquered. Health is my portion in Christ.”

Read: 1 Peter 2:24 “By whose stripes ye were healed.”

Prayer: Lord, I thank You that Jesus has dealt with sickness and disease on my behalf. I walk in divine health, strength and wholeness. In Jesus name, Amen.

Daniel 1:17–19 “As for these four children, God gave them knowledge and skill in all learning and wisdom… and among them all was found none like Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah.”

The book of Daniel reveals a timeless truth: God grants abilities, insight, and wisdom that set people apart for distinction. Daniel and his companions rose because of what God had placed within them. Proverbs 18:16 affirms the same principle, showing that a person’s gift creates opportunities and brings them into places of influence. The gifts of God are not dormant; they are designed to open doors.

Every person carries something valuable. God created no one to be insignificant. His grace equips us with gifts and capacities that enable us to shine wherever we find ourselves. Daniel’s story shows that wisdom, knowledge, and skill remain essential for meaningful influence. These qualities distinguish those who rise and contribute effectively in any sphere.

Proverbs 4:7 reinforces this truth: “Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom.” We are called to pursue wisdom, value understanding, and walk in the virtues that shape a purposeful life.

Prioritize the things that truly matter in your life, and refuse to give in to distraction or aimlessness. True shining is never accidental. It is the outcome of embracing responsibility, growing in wisdom, and honoring the gifts and grace God has placed within you.

Remember that you cannot shine without functioning. You cannot shine without being stretched. You cannot shine without excellence. You cannot shine without responsibility.

Ecclesiastes 8:1 says, “A man’s wisdom makes his face to shine.” Wisdom brings clarity, dignity, and distinction.

Prayer: Lord, thank You for Your grace upon my life. By this grace, I shine in every place and season You position me. Amen.

Proverbs 18:20–21 says, “From the fruit of his mouth a man’s belly is filled; with the harvest from his lips he is satisfied. Life and death are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit.”

Every time you speak, you are making a confession, either for good or for bad. Your words are not empty. They determine your progress or decline in life. Nothing influences your destiny more than the words that consistently come out of your mouth.

The Message translation of Proverbs 18:21 puts it plainly: “Words kill, words give life; they’re either poison or fruit. You choose.”

Many Christians struggle in life not because God failed them, but because they continually speak words that contradict His promises. Wrong confessions produce wrong outcomes.

Your words shape your reality. Whatever you keep declaring, whether positive or negative, will eventually manifest. Jesus emphasized this in Mark 11:23: “…he shall have whatsoever he saith.” This means your confessions carry creative power.

If your words concerning your health, marriage, finances, ministry, or future are negative, you undermine your own progress. So ask yourself: What are you saying about your life? Do not let pain, frustration, or challenges push you to speak defeat. Your life will follow the direction of your words.

Hebrews 11:3 reminds us that the world was framed by the Word of God. In the same way, your life can also be framed by God’s Word in your mouth. Let Scripture guide your speech. Refuse emotional reactions. Declare what God has said, and let His Word shape your world including your finances, health, academics, relationships, and every area that concerns you.

Speak well and your life will go well.

Read: Mark 11:23 “…whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed and be thou cast into the sea and shall not doubt in his heart but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass, he shall have whatsoever he saith.”

Prayer: Lord, by Your Word and through the power of the Holy Spirit in me, I make the right confession always. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

1 John 4:20 says, “If a man say, I love God, and hateth his brother, he is a liar: for he that loveth not his brother whom he hath seen, how can he love God whom he hath not seen?”

Love and hatred cannot flow from the same heart. Light and darkness cannot occupy the same space. It is always one or the other.
This is why the Bible boldly states that anyone who professes love for God yet hates another person is living in deception. The Holy Spirit who pours God’s love into your heart cannot produce hatred at the same time.

As believers, hatred is not an option. No matter what people say or do, we are never permitted to respond with hate. Hatred is a weapon of the enemy, and the moment a believer chooses it, he steps out of alignment with God’s nature. Pain, hurt, betrayal, and disappointment are real—but they do not justify hate. Our mandate is simple: walk in love at all times.

If your love is based on people’s behaviour, you will never walk in consistent love. People will offend you just as you will also offend others. This is why love must be rooted in obedience to God’s Word, not in people’s actions.
You carry the love of God within you; therefore, hatred should have no place in your heart. There is no need to argue with Scripture or find excuses to justify resentment. No matter how deep the pain, hatred is never the answer. Instead, forgive, release, and choose love.

Yes, people can be ungrateful, inconsiderate, or even malicious. But you are God’s light in a dark world. Keep shining. Let love be your identity. Let it define your words, your attitude, and your responses.

Read: John 13:35 “By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.”

Prayer: Lord, thank You for the grace and strength to walk in love toward all people. Help me reflect Your heart in every situation. Amen.

Hebrews 10:36 “For ye have need of patience, that after ye have done the will of God, ye may receive the promise.”

Walking with God often requires patience. Sometimes it means waiting longer than expected, repeating a process, learning a new lesson, or faithfully staying with an assignment until God’s timing unfolds.

Patience is the virtue that keeps you steady, calm, and unwavering even in the face of challenges. Your ability to remain patient reveals how deeply you trust God and how committed you are to following His will.

Every believer will face moments that test their faith. But patience strengthens faith and keeps it from collapsing under pressure. When patience is present, your faith stands firm.

Many have missed God’s best because they rushed ahead without exercising patience. Yes, God wants you to prosper, to flourish in ministry, to enjoy a great marriage, and to walk in every blessing He has prepared. These blessings are already yours (1 Corinthians 3:21). But they manifest as you believe, give thanks, grow in character, and patiently align yourself with God’s timing.

Impatience will always rob you of the best God intends for you. But patient endurance positions you to receive the fullness of what God has already made available. Some promises unfold instantly, but many require you to walk faithfully until God’s appointed time.

Read: Hebrews 10:36 “For you have need of patient endurance to bear up under difficult circumstances without compromising, so that when you have carried out the will of God, you may receive and enjoy to the full what is promised.” (AMP)

Prayer: Lord, I receive grace and wisdom to walk in patience, that I may fully enjoy the blessings You have already given me. Amen.