ROR Team FORD

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES

SATURDAY JUNE 20, 2026

THE POWER IS IN THE GOSPEL

PASTOR CHRIS

For I am not ashamed of the Gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth… (Romans 1:16).

The Gospel of Jesus Christ is a marvellous message, extraordinary, not only for what it says but for what it does. The Bible declares that it is the power of God unto salvation to everyone that believes. This means God’s saving power is wrapped in the message of the Gospel.

There’s a miracle-working power in the Gospel such that when it’s proclaimed and believed, a transformation takes place in the one who hears it and receives it. The individual knows within himself that something has changed. This is the power of God at work through the message.

What makes this so remarkable is that the power is in the announcement itself. One person proclaims the message, another hears it, believes it, and instantly the power of God is activated in that person’s life, resulting in salvation.And beyond that, healings take place; blind eyes are opened, deaf ears are unstopped and even those who were hitherto paralyzed and bedridden get off their beds (Acts 9:32-35).

This is why the Lord commanded us to preach the Gospel to every creature. The power is not in human persuasion or ability; it is in the message itself. Paul said, “And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man's wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power” (1 Corinthians 2:4). The message may be simple, but it’s backed by all of heaven’s authority.

When you understand this, it gives you confidence.You know that whenever you share the Gospel, it will produce results. No one is beyond the reach of the Gospel. If it worked in you, it will work for anyone. This is why we can’t keep it to ourselves. The Gospel must be told everywhere because wherever it is proclaimed and believed, the power of God is manifested.

PRAYER

Dear Father, thank you for the power of the Gospel that’s transforming lives all over the world. I am bold and unashamed to proclaim this message everywhere, knowing that your power is at work in everyone who hears and believes, and they’re thus translated from death to life, from sin unto righteousness, and from the power of Satan unto God, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY

Mark 16:15-16 KJV
- And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.
16 - He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.

‭‭1 Corinthians 1:18 NIV
- For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.

‭‭Acts 26:16-18 KJV
- But rise, and stand upon thy feet: for I have appeared unto thee for this purpose, to make thee a minister and a witness both of these things which thou hast seen, and of those things in the which I will appear unto thee;
17 - Delivering thee from the people, and from the Gentiles, unto whom now I send thee,
18 - To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in me.

DAILY SCRIPTURE READING

1-Year Bible Reading Plan
Acts 9:1-31
2 Chronicles 35-36

2-Year Bible Reading Plan
2 Corinthians 6:11-18
Isaiah 7

PRAYER OF SALVATION
I trust you have been blessed by this devotional. I invite you to make Jesus Christ the Lord of your life by praying thus:

“O Lord God, I believe with all my heart in Jesus Christ, Son of the living God. I believe He died for me and God raised Him from the dead. I believe He’s alive today. I confess with my mouth that Jesus Christ is the Lord of my life from this day. Through Him and in His Name, I have eternal life; I’m born again. Thank you Lord, for saving my soul! I’m now a child of God. Hallelujah.

Happy new day to you. Enjoy a peaceful Saturday.