(Live with the Consciousness of God)
RHAPSODY OF REALITIES TEEVO
Saturday, August 8th, 2026
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome DSc DSc DD
TO THE BIBLE
Matthew 28:20
…and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”
LET’S TALK
Elephant calves in the wild rarely stray far from the herd because they’re always aware that the other elephants are nearby. That awareness helps them stay calm, confident, and protected, even in difficult or dangerous places. In the same way, when you become aware of God’s presence with you, it can bring a new level of confidence to your life.
When you’re conscious of God’s divine presence with you, your life will be an unending stream of the miraculous.
Dr Daisy Osborn used to say, “Practise the presence of Jesus,” and I urge you to do the same. Practising the presence of God means living your life with the consciousness that God lives in you, and He’s also with you. Thus, statements such as, “I’m so lonely and alone in this world; nobody understands me at school or online”, should be completely banished from your life. Rather, you say, “The Lord is with me always, even in class, at home, and with my friends.”
When Jesus said, “…lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age” (Matthew 28:20), He wasn’t kidding. It makes no difference whether or not you “feel” He is close; He’s right there with you and in you! Don’t allow your mind to think thoughts of loneliness and weakness; look in the mirror and tell yourself, “God is with me, and He lives in me, even when I feel left out or unsure!”
You must begin to think, talk, and function as though God is with you, because He is! Talk to Him often. Relate with Him like a real Person who can hear and appreciate your concerns—including school pressure, friendships, and decisions you need to make. When you’re conscious of His presence this way, you wouldn’t recognise the absence of others or the challenges and adversaries you face. It’s something you must practise consciously, especially when you’re alone.
If you can be bold in the presence of God when you’re alone, you’ll win when you come out of your closet. That will be the end of all your struggles. Fear, worry, anxiety, doubt and stress will be gone from your life for good. He’ll lead, guide, protect and strengthen you. As He said to Joshua, He says to you today, “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go” (Joshua 1:9).
GO DEEPER
Hebrews 13:5; Psalm 23
PRAY
Dear heavenly Father, I thank you for your presence with and in me, and because I know you’re with me, I don’t fear, fret, or despair. You’re more than able to perfect what concerns me today and always, in Jesus’ Name. Amen!
DAILY BIBLE READING:
ONE-YEAR
Romans 5:12-21, Psalms 52-55
TWO-YEAR
Luke 12:13-21, Judges 6
ACT
Talk to God as you walk to school, scroll through your feed, or hang out with friends; He’s right there with you.
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