RHAPSODY OF REALITIES FOR TODAY.
Rhapsody of Realities daily devotional by Pastor Chris Oyakhilome for today 18th October 2026 is here. Read this devotional to improve your relationship with God, enrich your faith, and increase in knowledge of the Word.
The topic of Rhapsody of Realities for Sunday 18th October 2026 Is “Redemption from The Curse of The Law”.
Today’s Scripture: (Galatians 3:13)Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us….
RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DEVOTIONAL FOR TODAY SUNDAY 18TH OCTOBER 2026.
Some people wrongly assume that every reference to redemption in the New Testament refers to redemption from the curse of the Law. But a careful study of the Scriptures reveals something important: the Law was given to Israel not to the Gentiles. Therefore, only those who were under the Law could be redeemed from its curse. In the above verse, Paul meant “us” Jews, distinguishing them from the Gentiles in verse 14.That means redemption from the curse of the Law was for the Jews. Understanding this distinction helps you appreciate the precision of God’s Word and the broader scope of the redemption that Christ accomplished. The Gentiles were never under the Law. The Bible says they were “…aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers from the covenants of promise, having no hope, and without God in the world” (Ephesians 2:12).Thus, as stated, the curse associated with the Law applied to those who were under its jurisdiction; Christ became a curse to redeem the Jews from its curse. This doesn’t diminish the greatness of Christ’s redemptive work; rather, it helps us understand it more accurately. Through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, God brought salvation to all mankind. Through His blood, we have remission of sins, justification, reconciliation with God and the gift of eternal life. The Christian was not redeemed but reborn, and there’s a great difference. We were brought into a newness of life, into glorious liberty to serve the Lord. We were born into His light, glory, and righteousness. We weren’t the ones who were redeemed from the curse of the Law. Hallelujah!PRAYER
Dear Father, thank you for the light of your Word and my glorious liberty in Christ Jesus to serve you and live for you in righteousness and truth. My understanding is enlightened to know and walk in the realities of my new life in Christ as I grow in spiritual maturity and accuracy through your Word. I live in the freedom, righteousness, and eternal life that Christ has made available to me, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
FURTHER STUDY
Galatians 4:4-5; Romans 3:19; Colossians 1:13-14
1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
2 Thessalonians 3:1-18 & Jeremiah 3-4
2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Hebrews 9:1-10 & Ezekiel 16
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Strategic Prayer Points & Biblical Intercession
- 1. Gratitude for Divine Status: Father, I thank You for the privilege of being born of Your Spirit, walking in the reality of my new life rather than under the burden of a curse. (2 Corinthians 5:17)
- 2. Walking in Spiritual Accuracy: Lord, grant me the spirit of wisdom and revelation to rightly divide Your Word, that I may walk in the full liberty of my identity in Christ. (2 Timothy 2:15)
- 3. Living the Victorious Life: I pray that my daily conduct reflects the righteousness and light I have inherited in Christ Jesus, free from the shadows of the past. (Galatians 5:1)
Daily Prophetic Decree & Faith Affirmation
“I decree and declare that I am a new creation in Christ; I am not a product of the law's curse but a carrier of God's eternal life, righteousness, and glory, walking in total freedom every day of my life.”
Actionable Faith Reflection & Practical Application
Commit to spending ten minutes daily studying the Epistles specifically to identify and meditate on your rights and privileges as a new creation. Whenever a thought of condemnation arises, consciously remind yourself that you are not under the law but under grace, and reject any narrative that contradicts your new identity.
Community Discussion & Faith Reflection
How does understanding your distinct identity as a 'new creation' rather than just a 'redeemed person' change the way you approach your daily walk with God?
If you are walking in the full liberty of your new life in Christ, type 'AMEN' in the comments section below!
