Rhapsody of Realities Daily Devotional For January 1, 2026: Title - The Mission Continues

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONAL

Pastor Chris Oyakhilome DSc, DSc, DD

Thursday, January 1st, 2026

THE MISSION CONTINUES

“Jesus saith unto them, My meat is to do the will of Him that sent Me, and to finish His work.”

— John 4:34

Doing the will of the Father and completing His work was the Lord Jesus’ highest priority and deepest fulfilment. It was the driving force behind everything He did. That same spirit and conviction propelled us to accomplish the full preaching of the Gospel to every nation by the end of 2025. Yet, the Gospel mission does not end—it continues.

We must persist in preaching and teaching the nations how to live according to the Lord’s instructions in Matthew 28:19–20:

“Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world.”

This is the Father’s will, and it must shape your vision, define your purpose, and guide your life’s priorities.

The nations must be taught the Word of God. They need to be discipled and prepared for the coming of the Lord. For this reason, God has given us Rhapsody of Realities as a divine instrument. Through it, and by the power of the Holy Spirit, we are teaching God’s people and helping them live out their full potential in Christ.

The Scriptures declare in Habakkuk 2:14, “For the earth shall be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the LORD, as the waters cover the sea.” Let this vision drive your life. Every soul you win, every copy of Rhapsody of Realities you distribute, and every seed you sow in faith toward the spread of the Gospel contributes to the fulfilment of this great prophetic vision.

Therefore, refuse distractions. Live with the passion of unveiling the Christ-life to others—educating them on the transcendence, authority, and supreme dominion of the righteousness we have in Him. Stay committed to discipling the nations, teaching them, and establishing them firmly in the truth of the Gospel.

PRAYER

Dear Father, thank You for counting me faithful to be part of Your end-time work. I live for the fulfilment of Your divine mandate to teach all nations and impact lives around the world with the knowledge of Your living Word. I am strengthened, stirred, and empowered by the Holy Spirit for this great assignment. My life is for Your glory and the advancement of Your Kingdom, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY

Matthew 28:19–20 (NIV)

Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.

Habakkuk 2:14 (NLT)

For as the waters fill the sea, the earth will be filled with an awareness of the glory of the LORD.

Mark 16:15–16

And He said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be condemned.

BIBLE READING PLAN

1-Year Plan: Matthew 1; Genesis 1–2

2-Year Plan: Acts 5:33–42; Nehemiah 3