Author: Bishop Mike Okonkwo

“Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits.” Psalm 103:2 KJV     Some of us are good at classifying sin. “I didn’t commit adultery! I didn’t kill! I didn’t steal! I am good!” Who said so? Your goodness came from God’s goodness. If the Lord should take note of our sins, no one would stand. It is the forgiveness you received that makes...

“But as for you, ye thought evil against me; but God meant it unto good, to bring to pass, as it is this day, to save much people alive. Now therefore fear ye not: I will nourish you, and your little ones. And he comforted them, and spake kindly unto them.” Genesis 50:20-21 KJV   Joseph’s brethren went and fell down before his face and said “behold...

“Then Pharaoh sent and called Joseph, and they brought him hastily out of the dungeon: and he shaved himself, and changed his raiment, and came in unto Pharaoh”.  Genesis 41:14 KJV     According to Winston Churchill, greatness is in failing and failing and failing and yet having a brutal audacity and refusing to quit. It looks as if everything is lost, yet you have an audacity that...

“And the captain of the guard charged Joseph with them, and he served them: and they continued a season in ward.” Genesis 40:4 KJV     Joseph was minding his business in his father’s house when God came to him and decided to lift him up. He gave him a dream of greatness- something he never asked for. When Joseph told his brethren, they said, “let’s see what...

“But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved.” Ephesians 2:4-5. KJV     According to God’s word, while we yet sinners and without strength, Christ died for us. You didn’t qualify but He qualified you: “…And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful...

‘’Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.’’ Proverbs. 31:10 KJV     Today, I celebrate every married woman in the house. Thank you for your input in the lives of the men and children that God has committed into your hands. Let us look at our scripture for today in the New International Version: “A wife of noble character who can find? She...

“…By myself have I sworn, saith the LORD, for because thou hast done this thing, and hast not withheld thy son, thine only son: That in blessing I will bless thee, and in multiplying I will multiply thy seed as the stars of the heaven, and as the sand which is upon the sea shore; and thy seed shall possess the gate of his enemies;...

“For who maketh thee to differ from another? and what hast thou that thou didst not receive? now if thou didst receive it, why dost thou glory, as if thou hadst not received it?” 1 Corinthians 4:7 KJV     How did you make it in life? Can you explain? Of course not! The fact that God has graced you does not make you better than any person....

“What shall I render unto the LORD for all his benefits toward me?” Psalms 116:12 KJV   Sacrifice is not what you do to move the hand of God. Often, we say things like, ‘’I am going to fast 40 days; if God does not move then I know He is no more God.’’ That is where you got it wrong. Before you move, God already did all...

“And Abraham said unto his young men, Abide, ye here with the ass; and I and the lad will go yonder and worship, and come again to you.” Genesis 22:5. KJV   Sacrifice ought not to be a struggle. It is worship for the believer who truly understands. Sacrifice is willingly offering up something for the sake of something you place a greater value upon. You see,...