RHAPSODY OF REALITIES - DAILY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: "TAKE YOUR PLACE IN CHRIST"

SATURDAY 22ND FEBRUARY 2025. Pastor Chris Oyakhilome
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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
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The law of cause and effect affects money as it affects every other area of life. We may also call it the Law of Sowing and Reaping. Just like there is no hope of a harvest until seeds are sown, so is there no hope of acquiring money until certain things are done.

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.

GOV ENO PROVIDES OPERATIONAL VEHICLES FOR LEGISLATORS, JUDGES

... to flag - off Judges Quarters March

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has provided operational vehicles for members of the State House of Assembly, as well as Judges in the State to enhance their services to Akwa Ibom people.

Presenting the vehicles, the Governor who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Prince Enobong Uwah, said the back up vehicles for law makers were basically to enhance mobility for their support staff and security.

He commended the legislators and the judges for their commitment to serving the State in their respective capacities and assured of continuous robust collaboration among the arms of government.

While the 26 legislators got Utility Vehicles to back up their SUVs, the Judges got SUVs.

In furtherance of his welfare package for judges in the State, the Governor will next month flag-off construction of the Judges Quarters, to provide a full accommodation of about 40 housing units for judges in the State.

The State had acquired a new estate for judges with plans to provide them with a convenient place of living, and other amenities, to enable them deliver justice and efficiently perform their constitutional duties as the last hope of the common man.

Responding on behalf of the State Assembly members, the House Leader, Hon Sunday Johnny appreciated the Governor for extending his benevolence to members of the State House of Assembly, and assured that they will continue to play their part to ensure healthy collaboration among the three arms of government.

Also responding, the acting Chief Registrar of Akwa Ibom State Judiciary, Affiong Usimkah Esq, who recieved the vehicles on behalf of the judges, appreciated the Governor over the gesture and assured that the judiciary will continue to play its part to maintain peace in the State.

Media Unit
Government House, Uyo
22/2/25

In secondary school, we say "Obey before complain". Once a student started explanation without complying, no one would listen to you. If police stops you by the road, you will stop wether you carry anything incriminating or not. I wish Madam Nat would have relocated to the New Seat and stand up to the Senate President from her lawfully re-allocated seat. It would have been better.

It's obvious the outburst is from previously accumulated grievances but, you have to fight people from the position of law. It appeared the SP has began the silent treatment of not recognising her which may be irritating. Notwithstanding, diplomacy will solve the issue. Senator Ireti, the senator representing FCT was also complaining of not been recognised few months ago when she was fighting Wike on TV and on Media. It's not new. A leader is a leader. They are all senator but, SP is the leader. Outright disrespect and fingers pointing may not end well.

In the beginning of the red chamber career, Madam Nat was SP favourite. I envied her relationship with him by then. She was named chairman, committee on local content. She was elected as a member of ECOWAS parliament. She was always accompanying SP and his Deputy on foreign trips. You can hardly see Madam pictures by then without SP. A lot must have happened that break their relationship and got aggravated by night club comments.

I will prefer a smooth relationship between her and SP than confrontation. A smooth relationship will help her and her Constituency than confrontation. She has bill to sponsor and she will need the cooperation of the leadership. Democracy is not an easy feat anywhere.

Some people says "That's Ebira blood". Well, as lovely as it may sound, I don't think it will benefit us. If I see Madam, I will tell her face to face to relax a bit. You can tame a lion to be your friend and it's not by fight. She should use her feminine attitude to get SP in her bag. A calm voice solve a thousand grievances before a raging voice will solve one

Courtesy DS Ømêizá for this wonderful write up & compliment of the season, me I decided to keep mute over this matter before some folks tag me I don't like her before but this is simple truth

3️⃣ *Conservative Friedrich Merz is the strong favourite to become Germany's next chancellor* after a bitterly fought campaign roiled by the rise of the AfD, a far-right party backed by Team Trump.

Barring a last-minute upset in Sunday's election, *Merz's CDU/CSU bloc is leading the polls and on course to defeat Chancellor Olaf Scholz's Social Democrats (SPD)* to make the 69-year-old former investment lawyer the next leader of Europe's biggest economy.

*His victory would cap months of political turmoil* since *Scholz's troubled three-party coalition imploded in November* -- but grave challenges loom for Merz and his *pledge to fix Germany's ailing economy* and rebuild its international stature.

The *election comes at a time of rapid and unsettling change for Germany and Europe,* after US President Donald *Trump reached out over their heads to Russia* to try to end the Ukraine war, sparking grave fears for future transatlantic ties.

Biology
1. *Glowing Plants*: Certain types of plants, like the glowworm mushroom, can produce their own light through a process called bioluminescence.
2. *Human Nose*: The human nose can detect over 1 trillion different scents, making it one of the most sensitive organs in the human body.
3. *Butterfly Taste*: Butterflies taste with their feet, which helps them detect the sweetness or bitterness of a substance.

Physics
1. *Gravity Waves*: Gravitational waves are ripples in the fabric of spacetime that were predicted by Einstein's theory of general relativity.
2. *Quantum Entanglement*: Quantum entanglement is a phenomenon where two particles become connected in such a way that their properties are correlated, regardless of the distance between them.
3. *Black Holes*: Black holes are regions of spacetime where gravity is so strong that nothing, not even light, can escape.

Chemistry
1. *Water's High Surface Tension*: Water has an unusually high surface tension, which allows it to resist external forces and maintain its shape against gravity.
2. *Noble Gases*: Noble gases, like helium and neon, are unreactive because their outer energy level is fully occupied, making it difficult for them to form chemical bonds.
3. *Catalysts*: Catalysts are substances that speed up chemical reactions without being consumed by the reaction.

Earth Science
1. *Plate Tectonics*: Plate tectonics is the theory that the Earth's crust is divided into plates that move relative to each other, creating and shaping the planet's surface.
2. *Weathering and Erosion*: Weathering and erosion are the processes that break down rocks and sediments, shaping the Earth's surface over time.
3. *Earth's Magnetic Field*: The Earth's magnetic field is generated by the movement of molten iron in the planet's core.

Space and Astronomy
1. *Dark Matter*: Dark matter is a type of matter that does not emit, absorb, or reflect any electromagnetic radiation, making it invisible to our telescopes.
2. *Black Hole Singularities*: Black hole singularities are points of infinite density at the center of a black hole, where the laws of physics as we know them break down.
3. *The Universe's Expansion*: The universe is still expanding, with most galaxies moving away from each other at incredible speeds.

Technology
1. *Artificial Intelligence*: Artificial intelligence is a field of research that aims to create machines that can think and learn like humans.
2. *Blockchain*: Blockchain is a decentralized, digital ledger that records transactions and data across a network of computers.
3. *Quantum Computing*: Quantum computing is a new type of computing that uses the principles of quantum mechanics to perform calculations that are beyond the capabilities of classical computers.

Rape: Rape is usually defined as vaginal, oral, or anal sex by force or against a person’s will. Iowa law uses the term “sexual abuse.”

STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE

PRESIDENT TINUBU APPOINTS CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY SERVICE COMMISSION

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved Dr Saviour Enyiekere's appointment as Chairman of the National Assembly Service Commission (NASC) for a five-year renewable term.

Until his appointment, Enyiekere, an environmental specialist, was the deputy chief of staff to the Senate President.

President Tinubu also approved the appointment of two commission members from each of the six geopolitical zones.

The 12 members are:

NORTH WEST:

(a) Suleiman Othman Hunkuyi

(b) Hon. Yusuf A. Yusuf Tabuka

NORTH EAST

(c) Aminu Ibrahim Malle

(d) Alhaji Lawan Maina Mahmud

NORTH CENTRAL

(e) Mark Hanmation Tersoo

(f) Salihu Umar Agboola Balogun

SOUTH WEST

(g) Hon. Taiwo Olukemi Oluga

(h) Hon. Afeez Ipeza-Balogun

SOUTH EAST

(i) Hon. Dr. Nnanna Uzor Kalu

G) Festus Ifesinachi Odii

SOUTH SOUTH

(k) Patrick A. Giwa

(l) Mrs. Mary Ekpenyong

Like the chairperson, members of the Commission shall hold office for a renewable term of five years.

Bayo Onanuga

Special Adviser to the President

(Information & Strategy)

February 20, 2025

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