THE RHEMA STRATEGY: 2026

THE OUTWORKING OF THE WORD IN YOU: BECOMING THE LIVING LOGOS

MESSAGE BY: PASTOR CHRIS OYAKHILOME

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: MARK 9:33-50 & NUMBERS 9-10

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: ACTS 23:11-21 & PSALM 52-54

MEMORY VERSE: “To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory” (COLOSSIANS 1:27)

I. THE DEFINITION OF THE NEW CREATION: THE OUTWORKING

As we begin this beautiful month of March 2026, it is vital to understand the ontological reality of your life in Christ. True Christianity is not a religion; it is not the mere adherence to a set of moral codes or the occasional attendance of church services. Rather, true Christianity is the outworking of the Word in you.

When we speak of an “outworking,” we are talking about a spiritual metabolism. Just as the physical body takes in food and works it out into energy, bone, and muscle, the spirit of the recreated man takes in the Word of God and works it out into a lifestyle.

• When you talk, it is the Word: Your vocabulary is seasoned with the thoughts of heaven.

• When you act, it is the Word: Your steps are the rhythmic progression of divine instructions.

The Christian, essentially, is the expression or the image of the Word. You have become the legal and vital manifestation of God’s speech.

II. THE ARCHETYPE: THE WORD MADE FLESH

To understand your identity, you must look at the Lord Jesus Christ. During His earthly ministry, He was the unveiling of the Word. John 1:14 declares, “And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us…” Jesus was not just a man who read the Word; He was the Word walking. He was the manifestation of God, the express image of His person. When people saw Jesus, they weren’t just seeing a prophet; they were seeing the Logos in a physical format.

The Genealogy of the New Man:

You have been born of the same “DNA” as Jesus. 1 Peter 1:23 says, “Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever.” * The Incorruptible Seed: You did not come from the fallen seed of Adam. Your origin is the Word.

The Revelation of the Word: Because you are born of the Word, your life is meant to be the revelation of that Word to your world. You are the “Scripture” that your neighbors, colleagues, and family members are reading today.

III. THE LIVING EPISTLE: WRITTEN BY THE SPIRIT

In 2 Corinthians 3:2-3, the Apostle Paul provides a startling description of the believer. He says you are “manifestly declared to be the epistle of Christ.”

Consider the contrast:

| Old Covenant Tables | New Covenant Tables |

| :— | :— |

| Written with ink | Written with the Spirit of the Living God |

| Written on tables of stone | Written on the fleshy tables of the heart |

| Static and external | Living and internal |

An epistle is a letter. You are Christ’s letter to the world. When people interact with you, they are “reading” the character, the will, and the nature of God. You aren’t written with ink that can fade, but with the Holy Ghost Himself. Your heart has become the parchment upon which the Spirit of God has inscribed the mysteries of the Kingdom.

IV. THE EFFULGENCE OF GLORY: AS HE IS, SO ARE WE

We are the effulgence of His glory. The word “effulgence” refers to the outshining or the radiance of light. Just as the sun cannot be separated from its brightness, the Word in you cannot be separated from the glory of God.

1. The Manifestation of Righteousness:

When you show up, Christ shows up. This is not arrogance; it is a spiritual fact. 1 John 4:17 boldly states, “As He is, so are we in this world.” He isn’t talking about when we get to heaven; He is talking about right now, in 2026.

2. The Fragrance of Knowledge:

2 Corinthians 2:14 tells us that God always leads us in triumph and spreads the “savour” or fragrance of His knowledge through us in every place.

• Wisdom: When you speak, divine insight is released.

• Grace: When you act, the unmerited favor of God is seen.

• Power: When you command, the ability of God is unveiled.

V. COMPREHENSIVE Q&A: WALKING IN CONSCIOUSNESS

Q1: How do I practically ensure the Word is “working out” of me?

Answer: It begins with meditation. James 1:18 reminds us that He begat us with the “Word of Truth.” By feeding on the Word consistently, you provide the “fuel” for the outworking. You cannot manifest what you haven’t meditated upon.

Q2: What does it mean to be a “firstfruits” of His creatures?

Answer: It means you are the premiere of God’s new creation. You are the “Version 2.0” of humanity—a God-man. You are the specimen of what God intended for man to be: a temple for His Spirit and a channel for His life.

Q3: How do I handle situations where I don’t “feel” like Christ is manifested through me?

Answer: Christianity is not a religion of feelings; it is a walk of faith. Your consciousness determines your experience. You must affirm, “I am a living epistle,” regardless of your emotions. Consciousness is the key to manifestation.

VI. REFLECTION & AFFIRMATION SUITE

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: You are the only Jesus some people will ever meet. Let them read a good “letter.”

FURTHER STUDY:

• James 1:18: Of his own will begat he us with the word of truth.

• 2 Corinthians 2:14 (AMPC): God spreads and makes evident the fragrance of His knowledge everywhere through us.

PRAYER:

Dear Father, I thank You for making me Your living epistle, known and read by all men. I acknowledge that my life is the expression of the glory of Christ. The divine life is manifested through me, and I bring others into this life through the Gospel. Your knowledge, grace, power, wisdom, and righteousness are unveiled in and through me today. I am a trophy of Your victory and a distributor of Your grace, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

PROPHETIC DECLARATION FOR MARCH:

I decree that in this month of March, the Word in you shall produce undeniable results! You shall be a manifest sign of God’s wisdom. In your workplace, in your home, and in your community, the fragrance of Christ shall be irresistible through you. You are walking in triumph, and the “mystery of the glory” is unveiled in your every step!