Author: Bishop Mike Okonkwo

"As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, he saith unto the ruler of the synagogue, Be not afraid, only believe". Mark 5:36 KJV Jesus Christ was on his way to the house of Jairus who came to call upon Him to come and lay hands upon his daughter. Jairus was a religious ruler but his religion failed him. He needed the truth! Jesus...

"A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; but it shall not come nigh thee". Psalm 91:7 KJV When I hear people talk about the events in our world today, I just simply locate where they are. How do you read the bible? Do you think that anything is happening right now that is strange to God? There is absolutely...

"Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee". Isaiah 26:3 KJV I feel compelled to get you grounded in the reality of who you are and what is available to you so early in the year to lay a foundation for a glorious leap year. God's plan for you is perfect peace, irrespective of the events...

"In righteousness shalt thou be established: thou shalt be far from oppression; for thou shalt not fear: and from terror; for it shall not come near thee". Isaiah 54:17 KJV This early in the year, I am emphasizing the truth about who you are because if you get it right, you will walk with your shoulder high and overcome the vicissitudes of life. God wants you...

"But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption" 1 Corinthians 1:30 KJV   Beloved, you have been made righteous in Christ. That is who you are. That is who He has made you. Being righteous means you have a right standing with God. And you need to know that the righteousness you received...

"The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what the hope of his calling is, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints" Ephesians 1:18 KJV   Beloved, the game has changed and so we have to change our dance steps. You have to begin to leverage your position in Christ. Don't just declare the year of all grace...

"But seek ye first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you". Matthew 6:33 KJV. It was God's idea to bring the children of Israel out of Egypt. And throughout the forty years of wandering in the wilderness, Jehovah took care of them. They never went farming! When they needed meat, He gave them meat. When they needed...

“And lo a voice from heaven, saying, this is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.” Matthew 3:17. KJV God’s children have been beaten down for too long. And until you begin to take your rightful place as a Prince, you cannot truly have the victory. The devil wants you to keep doubting what God has already perfected in eternity. For he knows that...

“He that sitteth in the heavens shall laugh; the LORD shall have them in derision. Then shall He speak unto them in His wrath, and vex them in His sore displeasure”. Psalm 2:4-5 KJV It is disappointing how some Christians reason. Do you know that some people think that God reacts?  They think that the devil would fire his best shot and God would be wondering:  what...

“The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD, and he delighteth in his way. Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down; for the LORD upholdeth him with His hand”. Psalm 37:23-24 KJV From our scriptural reference for today, you will see that when the righteous falls, God is able to uphold him and He ensures that he comes back. We...