Author: Bishop Mike Okonkwo

“Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross; And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it.” Colossians 2:14-15 KJV     We must never become casual with spiritual things as if the Word of God does not have veracity....

“But who am I, and what is my people, that we should be able to offer so willingly after this sort? for all things come of thee, and of thine own have we given thee.” 1Chronicles 29:14 KJV     God had told David not to build Him a temple because his hands were filled with blood. However, David made the necessary preparations for the construction of the...

“And there were some that had indignation within themselves, and said, Why was this waste of the ointment made? For it might have been sold for more than three hundred pence, and have been given to the poor. And they murmured against her. And Jesus said, Let her alone; why trouble ye her? she hath wrought a good work on me”. Mark 14:4-6 KJV   When you...

“But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king's meat, nor with the wine which he drank: therefore, he requested of the prince of the eunuchs that he might not defile himself,” Daniel 1:8 KJV     According to our scriptural text, Daniel was a captive in a strange land; still he remembered what he was told when he...

“And Ruth said, Intreat me not to leave thee, or to return from following after thee: for whither thou goest, I will go; and where thou lodgest, I will lodge: thy people shall be my people, and thy God my God: Where thou diest, will I die, and there will I be buried: the LORD do so to me, and more also, if ought but...

“And the king said unto him, Why speakest thou any more of thy matters? I have said, Thou and Ziba divide the land. And Mephibosheth said unto the king, Yea, let him take all, forasmuch as my lord the king is come again in peace unto his own house.” 2 Samuel 19:29-30 KJV     When David was running from his son, Absalom, Ziba ran to spoil Mephibosheth...

“I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.” Romans 12:1 KJV     In Christ, whatever you are doing is to your benefit. It is for you to effectively lay hold on what He has given to you. So, fasting should not be a struggle. Praising God, giving to...

“Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree: That the blessing of Abraham might come on the Gentiles through Jesus Christ; that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith.” Galatians 3:13-14 KJV     The reason Jesus shed His blood was for you to...

“And Jesus answered them, saying, The hour is come, that the Son of man should be glorified. Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit.” John 12:23-24 KJV   You know there is a place for sacrifice in serving God. If anyone tells you there is no...

“The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace”. Exodus 14:14 KJV     The God we serve is a mighty man in battle. He will fight your battles. Whatever constitutes an enemy in your life will submit to you. Whatever battles you have been fighting for so long is coming to an end because the Lord shall take over the battles. Nothing from the...