Author: Bishop Mike Okonkwo

“And he arose and came to his father. But when he was still a great way off, his father saw him and had compassion, and ran and fell on his neck and kissed him.’” Luke 15:20 NKJV     Our text today is from the parable of the prodigal son who sought to receive his inheritance from his father, with a plan to travel to a distant land...

“Keep the fire burning on the Altar continuously. It must not go out.” Leviticus 6:13 (MSG)     Do you know that there are church folks who listen to the Word of God and when the Holy Spirit instructs them on what to do, they will say: “No, I have heard that before. Isn’t there anything new you are going to tell me?” They use what they call...

“Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord” Romans 12:11 KJV     Don’t allow the devil lie to you.  You are God’s ambassador and His powerhouse. You are God’s authorized agent on earth. Yes, challenges may come as you navigate through the banana peels of life but you will come out victorious! By virtue of the price that has been paid on your behalf, you...

“…And Michal the daughter of Saul came out to meet David and said, how glorious was the king of Israel today, who uncovered himself today in the eyes of his handmaids and his servants as one of the vain fellows shamelessly uncovers himself.” 2 Samuel 6:20 KJV     Michal was saying to David, “look at how a whole king like you was dancing and disgracing himself. Are...

“Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen, and repent, and do the first works...

“And Jacob said, Swear to me this day; and he sware unto him: and he sold his birthright unto Jacob.” Genesis 25:33 KJV     According to the book of Genesis 25, Isaac and his wife gave birth to two children. The first born was Esau and the second was Jacob. In Israel, being the firstborn is a very serious thing because he carries the mantle of the...

“And he said, take the arrows. And he took them. And he said unto the king of Israel, smite upon the ground. And he smote thrice, and stayed.” 2 Kings 13:18 (KJV)     In 2 Kings 13:14, Elisha was sick and about to die. This was the same Elisha who had received double portion of Elijah’s anointing. He performed twice the number of the miracles of Elijah;...

“And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works:” Hebrews 10:24. KJV     We live in a generation that is not so enthusiastic about God like before; a very lukewarm generation! It is important, therefore, that we continue charging one another as the dangerous days approach.  Today, I would like to ask you: Where is your passion? Where is the fire you used...

“And they brought him to Jesus, and they cast their garments upon the colt, and they set Jesus thereon.” Luke 19:35 (KJV)     When Jesus was going to ride into Jerusalem, He asked his disciples to go find a colt and tell the owner that the Lord had need of it. When they brought the donkey to Jesus, they cast their garments upon it. Everyone got involved....

''According as His divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him that has called us to glory and virtue." 2 Peter 1:3 (KJV)     Everything you need to succeed in life, everything which pertains to life and godliness has been made available to you in Christ. So, you have no reason to fail. You have been...