Christ Embassy Farmers Branch

10/23/2026

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES.

PASTOR CHRIS.

HIS LIGHT TO YOUR WORLD.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23RD.

But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light (1 Peter 2:9).

Notice the tenses in the scripture we just read; it emphasises a present reality: You've been called out of darkness into God’s marvellous light. This must become your consciousness. You're not trying to get into the light; you live there now.

This is consistent with what the Bible says in Colossians 1:12-13, “Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light: Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son.” Darkness has no dominion or jurisdiction over you because you've been translated into the Kingdom of light.

Now, in that marvellous light, sickness has no place. Fear cannot triumph. Defeat, poverty, sin, and death are vanquished. You’re forever in glory and dominion. Hallelujah! Also, notice that God didn’t merely stop at telling you where you now live; He also reveals why He brought you there: to show forth His praises.

The Amplified Classic of the opening scripture renders it beautifully: "...that you may set forth the wonderful deeds and display the virtues and perfections of Him Who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light." God’s purpose is to build His character in you, to reveal His glory in you. You become the walking glory of the Lord Jesus Christ, the expression of His beauty to your world.

He wants you to display His virtues and perfections in your family, workplace, business, profession, and everywhere. If you couldn't do it, He wouldn't have told you to. He brought you into His marvellous light to make you His light to your world: “Ye are the light of the world…” (Matthew 5:14).

PRAYER

Dear Father, I thank you for calling me out of darkness into your marvellous light. I live in the consciousness of this glorious reality today, displaying your virtues, perfections, excellence, and glory to my world. My life is the expression of your beauty and character, and through me, many are brought into your marvellous light and the knowledge of your saving grace, in Jesus' Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY

Philippians 2:15 (KJV)
That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world;

Colossians 1:12-13 (AMPC)
12 Giving thanks to the Father, Who has qualified and made us fit to share the [a]portion which is the inheritance of the saints (God’s holy people) in the Light.
13 [The Father] has delivered and [b]drawn us to Himself out of the control and the dominion of darkness and has transferred us into the kingdom of the Son [c]of His love,

Matthew 5:14-16 (KJV)
14 Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.
15 Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house.
16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

Ephesians 5:8-10 (KJV)
8 For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as children of light:
9 (For the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth;)
10 Proving what is acceptable unto the Lord.
DAILY SCRIPTURE READING

1--YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
1 Timothy 5:1-25.
Jeremiah 13-14.

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Hebrews 11:17-40.
Ezekiel 22.

10/22/2026

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10/21/2026

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES.

PASTOR CHRIS.

THE STRONG MAN HAS BEEN BOUND.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21ST.

Or else how can one enter into a strong man's house, and spoil his goods, except he first bind the strong man? and then he will spoil his house(Matthew 12:29).

The Lord Jesus unveiled a profound spiritual principle when He spoke about binding the strong man. He explained that before a strong man's house can be plundered, the strong man himself must first be bound. In those words, He revealed His mission and ultimate triumph over Satan.

For generations, humanity lived under the influence of darkness. Satan exercised dominion over the world system and held men captive through fear, deception, and bo***ge. But God had a plan. The Lord Jesus came to confront the adversary and dismantle his authority.

The ministry of Jesus was a continual demonstration of His superiority over the devil. He cast out demons, healed the sick, delivered the oppressed, and exercised dominion over every work of darkness. His death on the Cross and triumphant resurrection brought that victory to its culmination. The adversary who had held mankind in bo***ge was defeated.

The Bible says, “…For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil” (1 John 3:8). This understanding is the reason we don’t negotiate with Satan or his cohorts of darkness: we cast them out: “And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils…” (Mark 16:17).

You're not confronting a powerful enemy. You're standing in the authority of the One who has already subdued him. Through Christ Jesus, your victory over Satan was a decisive one—absolute victory. Therefore, refuse to live in fear of the devil or his works. Live in the consciousness of Christ's triumph.

CONFESSION

In Christ, I have defeated Satan and the forces of darkness. I walk in the dominion and power of the resurrected Christ, and in the glorious liberty of the sons of God. I’m superior to Satan, his systems and his structures. I’m established forever in the victory of Christ. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:

Colossians 2:15 (WNT)
And the hostile princes and rulers He shook off from Himself, and boldly displayed them as His conquests, when by the Cross He triumphed over them.

Hebrews 2:14 (KJV)
Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil.

Luke 10:19 (KJV)
Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you.

DAILY SCRIPTURE READING:

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
1 Timothy 3:1-16.
Jeremiah 9-10.

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN;
Hebrews 10:19-39.
Ezekiel 20.

10/20/2026

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES.

PASTOR CHRIS.

TUESDAY, 20TH OCTOBER.

CHRIST JESUS—THE ULTIMATE REDEEMER.

In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace (Ephesians 1:7).

Redemption is one of the beautiful truths in the Gospel because it reveals not only what Christ accomplished, but also who He is. The Scriptures present the picture of a redeemer as one who has both the legal right and the ability to secure another's freedom. In the Lord Jesus Christ, we find the perfect and ultimate fulfilment of that picture. He is the Redeemer who paid the full price for our salvation and brought us into everlasting freedom.

In the law of Moses, a kinsman-redeemer could redeem a relative who had fallen into debt or bo***ge. The redeemer had a legal right to act on behalf of the one in need, but he also had to pay the required price. Freedom wasn't obtained by mere desire or good intentions; a price had to be paid.

This helps us understand the significance of Christ's sacrifice. Humanity's greatest problem was not merely the devil's oppression; it was the issue of sin. Sin had brought separation from God and placed mankind under judgment. The righteous demands of justice had to be satisfied. A price had to be paid.

What a blessing to know that the Lord Jesus took our place and paid the full price required for our redemption. The payment wasn't silver or gold; it was His precious blood. The Bible says, “Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold…But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot” (1 Peter 1:18-19).

When He shed His blood, He obtained eternal redemption for us. The debt was settled. The claims against us were satisfied. The penalty of sin was fully addressed. The Lord Jesus paid the price you could never pay. He accomplished what you could never accomplish for yourself.

Through His sacrifice, you've been brought into righteousness and fellowship with God. He met every demand of divine justice, paid the full price with His own blood, and secured your eternal liberty. Therefore, live with gratitude and confidence, knowing that your salvation is eternally secure in Him.

PRAYER

Dear Father, I thank you for the redemption that is mine through the blood of Jesus Christ. I rejoice in the knowledge that the full price for my salvation has been paid. I walk in righteousness, in fellowship with you, and in grateful acknowledgment of the fulfilment of the full blessings of the Gospel in my life, in Jesus' Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:

1 Peter 1:18-19 (NIV)
18 For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your ancestors,
19 but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect.

Hebrews 9:11-15 (KJV)
11 But Christ being come an high priest of good things to come, by a greater and more perfect tabernacle, not made with hands, that is to say, not of this building;
12 Neither by the blood of goats and calves, but by his own blood he entered in once into the holy place, having obtained eternal redemption [for us.]
13 For if the blood of bulls and of goats, and the ashes of an heifer sprinkling the unclean, sanctifieth to the purifying of the flesh:
14 How much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without spot to God, purge your conscience from dead works to serve the living God?
15 And for this cause he is the mediator of the new testament, that by means of death, for the redemption of the transgressions [that were] under the first testament, they which are called might receive the promise of eternal inheritance.

DAILY SCRIPTURE READING:

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
1 Timothy 2:1-15.
Jeremiah 7-8.

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Hebrews 10:1-18.
Ezekiel 18-19.

10/19/2026

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES.

PASTOR CHRIS.

HIS TRIUMPH OVER DARKNESS.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 19TH.

And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it (Colossians 2:15).

The Lord Jesus didn’t only die for our sins; the Bible also reveals His absolute triumph over Satan and the forces of darkness. Colossians 2:15 (WNT) paints a vivid picture of this victory. It says, "And the hostile princes and rulers He shook off from Himself, and boldly displayed them as His conquests, when by the Cross He triumphed over them."

The Lord Jesus stripped principalities and powers of their authority, defeated the forces of darkness, and openly displayed them as conquered foes. Having borne the judgment for sin, He secured eternal salvation for mankind. He broke the chains that held humanity captive and emerged from death as the triumphant Conqueror.

The Bible presents one of the aspects of redemption as the work of a conquering king. When a victorious king invades a territory and defeats its oppressors, he doesn't negotiate with them or pay a ransom for the prisoners. He conquers the enemy and sets the captives free.

This helps us understand an important dimension of Christ's redemptive work: He didn’t pay to purchase man’s freedom from Satan. Rather, He defeated him. Before going to the Cross, Jesus lived a sinless life and demonstrated His mastery over the world and its ruler—Satan, the god of this world. He conquered the world because He first conquered the god of this world.

This victory was not for Himself but for you. He conquered the enemy and gave you the victory. The Scriptures tell us that before a strong man's house can be spoiled, the strong man must first be bound (Mark 3:27). The Lord Jesus bound Satan, the strong man. He defeated Satan in his own territory, broke the chains of darkness, and liberated mankind from his dominion.

Today, you're not fighting or striving for victory; you're living in the victory of Christ. In Christ, you've been translated out of the jurisdiction of darkness and brought into God's Kingdom of light. Therefore, walk in confidence and dominion, knowing that in Christ you’ve conquered Satan, overcome the world, and crucified the flesh.

PRAYER

Dear Father, thank you for the victory you've given me in Christ Jesus. I rejoice in the knowledge that in Christ, I conquered Satan, overcame the world, and have come into liberty and triumph. I walk in dominion today, conscious of my authority in Christ and my life of ever-increasing glory, unending victory and abundant grace, in Jesus' Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:

Galatians 4:4-5 (KJV)
4 But when the fulness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son, made of a woman, made under the law,
5 To redeem them that were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons.

Romans 3:19 (KJV)
Now we know that what things soever the law saith, it saith to them who are under the law: that every mouth may be stopped, and all the world may become guilty before God.

Colossians 1:13-14 (KJV)
13 Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son:
14 In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins:

DAILY SCRIPTURE READING

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
1 Timothy 1:1-20.
Jeremiah 5-6.

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Hebrews 9:11-28.
Ezekiel 17.

10/18/2026

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PMJ

10/18/2026

10/18/2026

THE GOSPEL OF GRACE WITH PASTOR MJ
OCTOBER 18TH 2026

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10/16/2026

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES.

PASTOR CHRIS

STAND FIRM IN RIGHTEOUSNESS.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16TH.

For every one that useth milk is unskilful in the word of righteousness: for he is a babe (Hebrews 5:13).

There are Christians who sincerely love the Lord yet struggle to exercise consistent victory in their lives. They pray, fast and desire to grow spiritually but often find themselves intimidated by circumstances or continually battling the same challenges over and over again. The reason is not always a lack of zeal; often, it's a lack of understanding of righteousness.

We read in our opening scripture that “…every one that useth milk is unskilful in the word of righteousness: for he is a babe.” This shows that spiritual maturity is connected to an understanding of righteousness. The one who doesn't understand the doctrine of righteousness remains spiritually unskilled.

You may know many things about Christianity, but if you don’t have the right understanding of your righteousness in Christ, you won't be proficient in the use of God's Word to maintain the life of dominion and constant victories we’ve been given in Christ. The lack of understanding of righteousness is the reason some Christians approach God with a consciousness of guilt, unworthiness, or condemnation.

What God wants is for you to be established in righteousness. Walk in the light of your righteousness. Stand boldly on God's Word. Never wonder whether or not you qualify for God’s blessings or deserve His help. Such thinking robs you of confidence and hinders the effective exercise of your faith.

Righteousness-consciousness gives you boldness. It gives you the confidence to stand in God’s presence without fear, inferiority, or condemnation. When you understand that you've been made the righteousness of God in Christ Jesus, you won’t relate to God on the basis of your performance but on the basis of Christ's perfection.

This is why every Christian must be established in the doctrine of righteousness. Study and meditate on the truth that Christ is your righteousness. Let it become the consciousness of your spirit because the more you understand who you are in Christ, the more effective you'll be in exercising your authority in Him.

You were not made righteous because of your good works, nor do you maintain righteousness through your human effort. Therefore, refuse to live with a sense of inadequacy or spiritual insecurity. Stand firm in the righteousness God has given you and exercise your dominion with confidence.

CONFESSION

I’m the righteousness of God in Christ Jesus, and I walk in the consciousness of my right standing with God and exercise my authority boldly in Christ. God’s Word builds my faith and prevails in my life today. I understand and live in the reality of my new life in Christ. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:

2 Corinthians 5:21 (KJV)
For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.

Romans 5:17 (KJV)
For if by one man's offence death reigned by one; much more they which receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness shall reign in life by one, Jesus Christ.)

Hebrews 5:13-14 (KJV)
13 For every one that useth milk is unskilful in the word of righteousness: for he is a babe.
14 But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.

DAILY SCRIPTURE READING

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
2 Thessalonians 1:1-12.
Isaiah 64-66.

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Hebrews 7:11-28.
Ezekiel 12-13.

10/15/2026

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES.

PASTOR CHRIS.

THE REALITY OF CHRISTIANITY.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15TH.

But he that is joined unto the Lord is one spirit (1 Corinthians 6:17)

In our previous study, we reviewed what it means to give your life to Christ. It means much more than merely "surrendering" your life to God. This understanding is important because many people still interpret salvation as the act of “surrendering” themselves to God. But Christianity is far more than that.

When a woman gets married, she doesn't merely surrender herself to her husband. She identifies with him. She comes into his home, takes his name, and becomes one with him. In much the same way, when you gave your life to Christ, you were brought into union with Him. You became a partaker of His life.

This is why the Bible says, “But he that is joined unto the Lord is one spirit” (1 Corinthians 6:17). It’s for the same reason it tells us we’re associates of the Godkind: “Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature...” (2 Peter 1:4).

Don’t view Christianity through the lens of religion. The Lord Jesus didn't come merely to improve your conduct or introduce you to a new religious system. He came to give us the God-life. God's own nature has been imparted to your spirit. This is the essence of the New Birth and beauty of the Gospel. The divine life has supplanted the human life.

You've become one with the Lord in a living and inseparable relationship. His victory is your victory. His righteousness is your righteousness. His life is now your life. Walk in the consciousness of this divine union. You're not “following” Christ from a distance; you're in Him, and He is in you. That's the reality of Christianity.

PRAYER

Dear Father, thank you for the divine life you've imparted to my spirit and my inseparable union with you through Christ. I walk in the consciousness of this union, manifesting the life, wisdom, righteousness, and glory of Christ to my world, in Jesus' Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:

Galatians 2:20 (KJV)
I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.

John 10:10 (KJV)
The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have [it] more abundantly.

2 Peter 1:4 (KJV)
Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.

1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
1 Thessalonians 5:1-28.
Isaiah 61-63

2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Hebrews 7:1-10.
Ezekiel 10-11.