Author: Bishop Mike Okonkwo

“It is of the Lord’s mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassion fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.” Lamentations 3:22-23 KJV)   I am sure you will agree with me that God has been so good. He has been faithful more than our minds can ever comprehend. He is the one who kept us alive till this day not because...

“Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say rejoice.” Philippians 4:4 KJV   Beloved, it is possible that you may have had expectations that seem to have been delayed. But I challenge you to rejoice all the same, because God is waiting on the wings to touch you in a special way.  Settle it in your heart that you too will celebrate and there is nothing...

“Nevertheless I tell you the truth. It is to your advantage that I go away; for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you; but if I depart, I will send Him to you.”  John 16:7 KJV   The fact that you are connected to God gives you an advantage above everyone else. No child of God is disadvantaged. Hence, you are not...

“And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.” Romans 8:28 KJV   As we climax the age, you will notice an unprecedented increase in the activities of the enemy. Today, when you watch television, read the newspapers or even surf the internet, it appears that evil is on the increase and...

“God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble. So we will not fear when earthquakes come and the mountains crumble into the sea.” Psalms 46:1-2 NLT   It is no longer news that the nations of the world are currently faced with a myriad of problems and the hearts of many are failing on a daily basis. There is insecurity, disease,...

“The name of the Lord is a strong tower, the righteous runneth into it and is safe”   Proverbs 18:10 KJV     In these days of global insecurity and health scares across the world, let me assure you that as a child of God, you can run into His name and be safe. Yes, you can be safe from all the arrows that fly by day and the...

“And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance forever.” (Isaiah 32:17 KJV)     When you finally understand and come to terms with your righteousness in Christ, you will enter into the arena of peace. Righteousness delivers Shalom to you. The word 'Shalom' means Peace- nothing broken and nothing missing in your life! And the effect it produces in your life is...

“Little children, let no man deceive you: he that doeth righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous.”  1 John 3:7 KJV   Righteousness is a gift you received when you gave your heart to Jesus Christ. It is not predicated on what good you have done. The book of Romans 4:5 says: “But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly,...

“For if by one man's offence death reigned by one; much more they which receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness shall reign in life by one, Jesus Christ.”   Romans 5:17 (KJV)   Many people are still trying to work at becoming more righteous. They beat themselves up whenever they do wrong and lose their joy. You must first realize that righteousness is not about...

“But he was pierced for our rebellion, crushed for our sins. He was beaten so we could be whole. He was whipped so we could be healed.” Isaiah 53:5 NLT   Beloved, it is because of you that Jesus went through all the hardship and persecution. For the joy that was set before Him, He endured the cross, despising the shame because He had you and I...