Osazee David Ediae

*RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONAL*

Friday, May 8th 2026

Pastor Chris Oyakhilome DSc DSc DD

*THE RIGHT FOUNDATION FOR FAITH*

For we walk by faith, not by sight (2 Corinthians 5:7).

Do you want to live the Christian life according to the Bible? Then youve got to know and follow the Word for yourself and live by it, not your feelings. Feelings and personal experiences are not the basis for faith. God never designed us to rely on experiences. Our faith is founded on His Word.

People often describe different sensations they feel when the power of God is manifested. Some say they felt something cold, others say they felt something hot. Some say they were shaking, and others say they became stiff and couldnt move. These are personal experiences peculiar to different individuals.

Therefore, its not right for anyone to make a doctrine out of their personal experience. The Bible never says you must feel anything when the power of God is working in you, on you, or through you. The Word doesnt base divine realities on sensations. Theyre activated by faith. No matter the feeling you may have, focus on the Word, on the result, that Gods grace has met your need. A beautiful example is the woman with the issue of blood. The Bible records that the moment she touched the hem of the Masters garment, straightway the fountain of her blood was dried up; and she felt in her body that she was healed of that plague (Mark 5:29).

Notice that her testimony of the feeling was that she was healed. That is the kind of testimony that matters; the best report is to know and testify that you are healed. Thats the Words report and provides the right foundation for faith. Faith is the expectation of the fulfilment of Gods Word and acting accordingly, and youll enjoy the results that the Word guarantees.

*PRAYER*
Dear Father, thank you for your Word that guides my life and establishes my faith. My confidence is anchored in your truth, and I walk in the reality of your Word today. My faith is strong, my spirit is confident, and my life produces faith-based results because I live by your Word, in Jesus Name. Amen.

*FURTHER STUDY*
Romans 10:17 KJV So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.

Mark 11:23 KJV For verily I say unto you, That 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.

Hebrews 11:1 KJV Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.

Hebrews 10:38 KJV Now the just shall live by faith: but if any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him.

*DAILY SCRIPTURE READING*
1-Year Bible Reading Plan: John 4:1-26 & 1 Kings 1

2-Year Bible Reading Plan: 1 Corinthians 6:1-11 & Proverbs 4