Author: Bishop Mike Okonkwo

“Therefore, having been justified on the principle of faith, we have peace towards God through our Lord Jesus Christ; by whom we have also access into this favor in which we stand, and we boast in hope of the glory of God.”  Romans 5:1-2 (Darby Translation)   According to Romans 4:25, Jesus was handed over to die because of our sins and He was raised to life...

“For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly.’’ Romans 5:6 KJV   Many believers are stingy and unwilling to give to appreciate the goodness of God on their behalf. They are not willing to give their time and their expertise or anything for the expansion of the kingdom of God. This is because they think they are responsible for all...

“So then, my friends, because of God's great mercy to us I appeal to you: Offer yourselves as a living sacrifice to God, dedicated to service and pleasing to him. This is the true worship that you should offer”. Roman 12:1 GNT   Paul’s epistles open our eyes to what Jesus did for us. This revelation determines our response. It is not about what you are doing!...

“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   Beloved, it is very important that you pay close attention to what you listen to as it can...

“For the LORD is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations.” Psalms 100:5 (KJV)     The Lord is good! It is not you that is good but the Lord. And His mercy endures to all generations. According to Psalm 104:28: "That thou givest them they gather, thou openest thine hand, they are filled with good" (KJV). God's Hands are filled with good,...

“God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.” John 4:24. KJV   Unless you understand sacrifice as worship, it becomes a struggle. Your entire Christian life becomes a struggle when you do not understand that your sacrifice is worship. Therefore, this truth should be well understood.   Sacrifice is not what you do to get God to do something. Rather,...

“Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.” 2 Timothy 2:1 KJV     Today, believers are easily satisfied with just attending church programs or watching online services. There is nothing wrong about that but unfortunately, that is where they stop. That is not acceptable!  You must be thirsty for God in this day and time. Only those who know their God...

“For thou shalt break forth on the right hand and on the left; and thy seed shall inherit the Gentiles, and make the desolate cities to be inhabited.” Isaiah 54:3 KJV     Beloved, you don’t come to God wondering whether God is going to give to you or not. You must arm yourself with the knowledge that the price has been fully paid!    Isaiah 54:2 says: "Enlarge the place of...

“Be strong and of a good courage: for unto this people shalt thou divide for an inheritance the land, which I sware unto their fathers to give them” Joshua 1:6 (KJV)     When God commissioned Joshua, He promised Joshua that He will be with him. However, Joshua still had to fulfill the condition to be strong and be of good courage. God knows that the devil specializes in...

“No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness is of me, saith the LORD.” Isaiah 54:17 (KJV)   Beloved, God is saying here that He has you all covered. When the destroyer says he wants to destroy you, God says...