Author: Bishop Mike Okonkwo

“And the night following the Lord stood by him, and said, be of good cheer, Paul: for as thou hast testified of me in Jerusalem, so must thou bear witness also at Rome” Acts 23:11 KJV Every effort was made to kill Paul. But by reason of divine happenings he was not killed.  There were some people who took an oath that they would not eat or...

“That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God.” 1 Corinthians 2:5 (KJV) Our position and relationship with the Lord must be clearly defined so that you will be able to withstand the vicissitudes of life. Our relationship with God is not based on popular opinion. It is not based on convenience. And it has nothing to do with professional...

“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;) And hath raised us up together and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus”. Ephesians 2:4-6 (KJV) God has made us alive together with Christ. He has quickened us together. He...

“Then Elisha said, “Hear the word of the Lord. Thus says the Lord: ‘Tomorrow about this time a measure of fine flour shall be sold for a shekel, and two Measures of barley for a shekel, at the gate of Samaria.” 2King 7:1 (NKJV) From verse 24 of the book of 2 Kings chapter 6, we read about how the city of Samaria was plagued by...

“The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.” John 10:10 (KJV) Jesus died for more serious purpose. He died to give us more than enough. He died to give us surplus. He died to ensure that we are not in want of any good...

“The glory of this latter house shall be greater than of the former, saith the Lord of hosts: and in this place will I give peace, saith the Lord of hosts”. Haggai 2:9 (KJV) In this season of thanksgiving, child of God, get ready because something unique is about to break forth in your life. There is already a shift in the realm of the Spirit. I...

“Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving and make a joyful noise unto him with psalms.” Psalm 95:2 KJV Thanksgiving is not a choice neither is it optional. In other words, it is one of the things that gives you access into God’s presence. Secondly, it is one of the things you do when you began to think of the greatness of this God. Psalm 100:1-2 says “Make a...

“These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.” John 16:33 (KJV) Still in the spirit of thanksgiving, I have come to announce to you that you have already overcome even before the battle began. Jesus speaking made it clear that He had already...

“Sing, O barren, thou that didst not bear; break forth into singing, and cry aloud, thou that didst not travail with child: for more are the children of the desolate than the children of the married wife, saith the LORD.” Isaiah 54:1 KJV Someone who is barren is in great difficulty, travail and pain. This is not only in childbearing, but in all areas of life....

“It is of the LORD'S mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not.” Lamentations 3:22 (KJV) Beloved, if you can think, then you can thank. Just stop and think of all that has happened in your life this year. Think of the overwhelming storms you have passed through. Think of the mighty deliverances. Many went through less than half of what you have gone through...