THE PROMISE OF THE SPIRIT

Wednesday, September 3rd 2025
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome DSc DSc DD

He redeemed us in order that the blessing given to Abraham might come to the Gentiles through Christ Jesus, so that by faith we might receive the promise of the Spirit (Galatians 3:14 NIV).

When God promised Abraham that in him would all the nations of the earth be blessed, He was speaking prophetically of the Gospel and of the Spirit. Galatians 3:8 tells us that God preached the Gospel to Abraham beforehand, saying, “…In thee shall all nations be blessed.” This blessing includes the Spirit Himself—the promise of the Father.

Receiving the Holy Spirit isn’t just about speaking in tongues or experiencing supernatural power, as wonderful as those may be. The Spirit is the seal of the new covenant and the deposit of our inheritance (Ephesians 1:13-14). He is God’s guarantee that everything Jesus obtained for us belongs to us now.

This is why the Apostle Peter, after preaching on the Day of Pentecost, said, “…Repent… and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off…” (Acts 2:38-39). That promise wasn’t limited to the Jews. It was for everyone God would call—including you. You’re no longer waiting to be qualified. In Christ, you’re qualified: you’re Abraham’s seed and an heir of the promise.

Acts 2:17 reiterates what was already prophesied by the Prophet Joel: “And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh….” Notice that the promise of the Spirit is unto all: “For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call” (Acts 2:39).

Now that you’re born again, you don’t just have a portion of God’s blessing but the full measure of Him who brings you into everything God has. The same Spirit empowers you to live victoriously every day. He helps you understand the Word, guides you into all truth, and enables you to manifest Christ.

Be ever conscious and appreciative of His presence in you and with you. Spend time fellowshipping with Him. Acknowledge Him, and He’ll lead and help you fulfil your divine destiny.

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PRAYER
Thank you, heavenly Father, for the blessing of the Holy Spirit in my life as He guides and empowers me to walk in victory, wisdom and divine ability. By the Holy Spirit, I know and possess all that God has made available to me in Christ, walking in paths that He has prearranged, as I fulfil my glorious destiny in Christ, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY
‭‭John 14:16-17 KJV
And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever; 17 [Even] the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you.

‭‭Acts 2:38-39 KJV
Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. 39 For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, [even] as many as the Lord our God shall call.

‭‭Ephesians 1:13-14 AMPC
In Him you also who have heard the Word of Truth, the glad tidings (Gospel) of your salvation, and have believed in and adhered to and relied on Him, were stamped with the seal of the long-promised Holy Spirit. 14 That [Spirit] is the guarantee of our inheritance [the firstfruits, the pledge and foretaste, the down payment on our heritage], in anticipation of its full redemption and our acquiring [complete] possession of it–to the praise of His glory.

DAILY SCRIPTURE READING
1-Year Bible Reading Plan
2 Corinthians 1-2:1-4 & Proverbs 12-13

2-Year Bible Reading Plan
Luke 20:27-38 & 1 Samuel 22

Extract From Rhapsody of Realities Daily Devotional

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