RHAPSODY OF REALITIES - DAILY DEVOTIONAL TOPIC: "TAKE YOUR PLACE IN CHRIST" SATURDAY 22ND FEBRUARY 2025. Pastor Chris Oyakhilome ------------------------------------------------- Be it known unto you therefore, men and brethren, that through this man is preached unto you the forgiveness of sins: And by him all that believe are justified from all things, from which ye could not be justified by the law of Moses (Acts 13:38-39)📃 What we just read brings to mind what the Bible says in Romans 3:24, that we've been justified freely by grace through the redemption that's in Jesus Christ. Through Jesus Christ we've received remission of sins, the complete removal of sins, and by Him we've been justified from all things, from which we couldn't be justified by the Law of Moses. That means we've been declared acquitted, free from all charges and accusations. Blessed be God! Jesus made it so. He took your place so that you might take His place. Taking your place in Christ is what Christianity is about. Take what He gave up for you; take the place He has given you your new place in Him. 2 Corinthians 5:21 says, "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." Take your place of righteousness and express the will and nature of the Father. 2 Corinthians 8:9 says, "For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that ye through his poverty might be rich." This is your new place the place of wealth and abundance. Also, read Ephesians 2:4-5 and see your place: "But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved)." You've been raised up together and made to sit together in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus. This signifies a place of authority; you're recognized in the heavenly realm as a man or woman of dominion. Blessed be God! 🙇‍♀️PRAYER🙇‍♀️ Dear Father, I thank You for the place You've given me in Christ-a place of glory, dominion, wealth, abundance and power. I walk in the consciousness of this reality, expressing Your will, nature and purpose as I reign and rule in life, exercising authority over circumstances, in Jesus' Name. Amen. 📚FURTHER STUDY✍️ 2 Corinthians 5:21 Romans 5:17 Ephesians 2:6 NIV 1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN✍️ Mark 5:21-43 & Leviticus 22-23 2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN✍️ Matthew 16:21-28 & Exodus 3 ------------------------------------------------- #christEmbassy #pastorchris #healingstreams #Rhapsody #healingstreamswithpastorchris #LoveWorldNation

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES - DAILY DEVOTIONAL TOPIC: "INTIMACY WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT" THURSDAY 6TH FEBRUARY 2025. Pastor Chris Oyakhilome ------------------------------------------------- The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Ghost, be with you all. Amen (2 Corinthians 13:14).📃 The foundational principles of developing a personal and intimate relationship with the Holy Spirit is through the Word of God and prayer. It's important to yield to Him through the Word and deepen your relationship with Him through prayer. Every relationship without communication dies, irrespective of what that relationship is, whether it's the relationship between parents and their children, spouses, co-workers, etc. On the other hand, good communication nourishes and enhances relationships. If you're going to have a richer fellowship with the Holy Spirit, you need to commune effectively with Him in prayer. He's a person, and you've got to relate to Him as a person. Read our opening scripture again; it indicates the kind of relationship we're supposed to have with the Lord. The Father is in heaven, and Jesus has gone to heaven; only the Holy Spirit is here with us. The God we know and relate to today is the Holy Spirit. He makes the presence of the Father and the presence of Jesus real to you. So, learn to talk to Him. That's why speaking in tongues is also vital. Speak in tongues often. The Apostle Paul serves as a great example of a successful Christian and minister, and one of his secrets was fellowship with the Holy Spirit through prayer. He said, "I thank my God, I speak with tongues more than ye all" (1 Corinthians 14:18). If Paul realized it was necessary for him to speak in tongues so much that he could say he spoke with tongues more than the whole Corinthian church, then you must recognize its importance. Speak in tongues every day and every so often, and build a sturdy relationship with the Holy Spirit. 🙇‍♀️PRAYER🙇‍♀️ Dear Father, I thank You for the gift of the Holy Spirit; I recognize His presence in my life and yield fully to His leading. As I fellowship with Him, my spirit is built strong, and I'm empowered to live victoriously, every day, in Jesus' Name. Amen. 📚FURTHER STUDY✍️ 1 Corinthians 14:2 Romans 8:26 John 14:16-17 1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN✍️ Matthew 25:31-46 & Exodus 31 2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN✍️ Matthew 12:39-50 & Genesis 37 ------------------------------------------------- #christEmbassy #pastorchris #healingstreams #Rhapsody #healingstreamswithpastorchris #LoveWorldNation

My aunt was k!lled in front of me - Nigerian woman recalls ordeal in kidnappers’ denNigerian home decor ideas My aunt was k!lled in front of me - Nigerian woman recalls ordeal in kidnappers? den An Abuja based lady, Nka Jess Nka, who was abducted by kidnappers, has narrated her ordeal after regaining her freedom. Jess was abducted along with her aunt and other victims last year. In a Facebook post on Friday, February 21, 2025, she recalled how the kidnappers k!lled her aunt in her presence. "My heart is full of pain today because today is the day that you were k!lled auntie, right in front of me, I'm here typing and wishing I had the power to protect you from those heartless kidnappers but it is beyond my power," she wrote. “I wish it is something I could fight to win but is beyond just a fight. Keep resting. To anyone that is hands is involved in our kidnapping, they will never go unpunished. God will fight for our family and bring healing to our hearts thou is not easy, I miss you greatly dear auntie, hmmmmmmmm life. It's well.” In an initial Facebook post on January 30, 2025, she shared photos taken after regaining her freedom and wrote. “Lord I'm here to thank you for showing me mercy, thank you for keeping me alive , I want to also thank everyone of you for ur prayers and support during the time of my kidnapped. I didn't take it for granted, is a year now, thank God for my freedom, waking up today in my bed is a testimony and to my aunty that couldn't make it alive I'm in tears every now and den ,I miss her greatly.”

Police rescue kidnap victim chained to his neck and hands with padlocks in Niger State Police rescue kidnap victim chained to his neck and hands with padlocks in Niger State Operatives of the Niger State Police Command have rescued a kidnap victim who was chained to his neck and hands with padlocks. Spokesperson of the command, SP Wasiu Abiodun, who disclosed this in a statement on Friday, February 21, 2025, said the victim, identified as Nasiru Idris, was abducted from Kebbi State. According to the PPRO, his abductors abandoned him on sighting the police patrol teams. “On 16th February, 2025 at about 4pm, Police tactical squad led by DPO 'A' Div Kontagora embarked on a routine confidence-building patrol along Bangi-Kontagora road, and in the process, one suspected victim was found within the forest of Mariga, and chained to his neck and hands with padlocks who was identified as Nasiru Idris,” the statement read. "He was interrogated, and narrated that he was kidnapped from Kebbi State at Farin-Ruwa via Bena, Wasagu LGA. "He said he was abandoned by his abductors on sighting the Police patrol teams, as the suspected kidnappers fled from the location. “The victim was taken to the hospital for treatment, while the effort to locate his relatives is ongoing.”

Customs intercept N398m cannabis sativa in Lagos Customs intercept N398m cannabis sativa in Lagos The Nigeria Customs Service, Western Marine Command, said it intercepted 53 sacks of cannabis sativa weighing 1,958kg with a duty-paid value of N398m in Lagos. The command’s Public Relations Officer, Lomba Benjamin, disclosed this in a statement on Friday, Feb. 21. The Customs Area Controller in charge of the command, Paul Bamisaiye, said that the contrabands were intercepted at Ilase Sea Beach, about 200 nautical miles from the Lagos Anchorage. He said that the smugglers tried to run away but were overpowered by the officers, so “they abandoned the boat and jumped into the sea.” “The boat was quickly secured and brought to the office where it was found to contain 3,793 loaves of cannabis sativa divided into 53 sacks and weighed 1,958kg. The duty paid value of the seizure is N398m,” he said. He stressed that the contrabands, which were intercepted on Thursday, Feb. 20, at about 11pm, were a result of the intensified efforts by the ever-focused and eagle-eyed officers of the command. He said that the interception was the highest single operational seizure of cannabis sativa under his administration. Bamisaiye added that two months ago, the command made a seizure of 15 sacks containing 1,021 loves of cannabis sativa weighing 538kg worth N107m. He added that in line with the established procedures, the hard drugs will be handed over to the Nigeria Drug Law Enforcement Agency. He said that the command will continue to partner with other sister agencies in ensuring that the nation’s borders are well protected.

Romance scams: The FBI warns of a trend in online dating scams, where tricksters persuade people they meet on dating apps or social media to invest or trade in virtual currencies. The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Centre fielded more than 1,800 reports of crypto-focused romance scams in the first seven months of 2021, with losses reaching $133 million. Otherwise, fraudsters may pose as legitimate virtual currency traders or set up bogus exchanges to trick people into giving them money. Another crypto scam involves fraudulent sales pitches for individual retirement accounts in cryptocurrencies. Then there is straightforward cryptocurrency hacking, where criminals break into the digital wallets where people store their virtual currency to steal it.

Cryptocurrency fraud and cryptocurrency scams Unfortunately, cryptocurrency crime is on the rise. Cryptocurrency scams include: Fake websites: Bogus sites which feature fake testimonials and crypto jargon promising massive, guaranteed returns, provided you keep investing. Virtual Ponzi schemes: Cryptocurrency criminals promote non-existent opportunities to invest in digital currencies and create the illusion of huge returns by paying off old investors with new investors’ money. One scam operation, BitClub Network, raised more than $700 million before its perpetrators were indicted in December 2019. "Celebrity" endorsements: Scammers pose online as billionaires or well-known names who promise to multiply your investment in a virtual currency but instead steal what you send. They may also use messaging apps or chat rooms to start rumours that a famous businessperson is backing a specific cryptocurrency. Once they have encouraged investors to buy and driven up the price, the scammers sell their stake, and the currency reduces in value.

Cars: Some car dealers – from mass-market brands to high-end luxury dealers – already accept cryptocurrency as payment. Insurance: In April 2021, Swiss insurer AXA announced that it had begun accepting Bitcoin as a mode of payment for all its lines of insurance except life insurance (due to regulatory issues). Premier Shield Insurance, which sells home and auto insurance policies in the US, also accepts Bitcoin for premium payments. If you want to spend cryptocurrency at a retailer that doesn’t accept it directly, you can use a cryptocurrency debit card, such as BitPay in the US.

What can you buy with cryptocurrency? When it was first launched, Bitcoin was intended to be a medium for daily transactions, making it possible to buy everything from a cup of coffee to a computer or even big-ticket items like real estate. That hasn’t quite materialized and, while the number of institutions accepting cryptocurrencies is growing, large transactions involving it are rare. Even so, it is possible to buy a wide variety of products from e-commerce websites using crypto. Here are some examples: Technology and e-commerce sites: Several companies that sell tech products accept crypto on their websites, such as newegg.com, AT&T, and Microsoft. Overstock, an e-commerce platform, was among the first sites to accept Bitcoin. Shopify, Rakuten, and Home Depot also accept it. Luxury goods: Some luxury retailers accept crypto as a form of payment. For example, online luxury retailer Bitdials offers Rolex, Patek Philippe, and other high-end watches in return for Bitcoin.

Cold wallet storage: Unlike hot wallets, cold wallets (also known as hardware wallets) rely on offline electronic devices to securely store your private keys. Typically, cold wallets tend to charge fees, while hot wallets don't.