Author: Bishop Mike Okonkwo

“And it came to pass, that when the sun went down, and it was dark, behold a smoking furnace and a burning lamp that passed between those pieces.” (Genesis 15:17 KJV) A smoking furnace, representing God, and a burning lamp, representing Jesus, walked through the sacrifice. God, understanding the fallibility and limitations of man, did not want to have any arrangement with man that would be...

“In the same day, the LORD made a covenant with Abram, saying, unto thy seed have I given this land, from the river of Egypt unto the great river, the river Euphrates.” (Genesis 15:18 KJV) In Genesis 15, God had a conversation with Abram. Just like most humans in a similar position, Abram was thinking that Eliezer his servant would be the one to inherit him...

“And the LORD visited Sarah as He had said; and the LORD did unto Sarah as He had spoken.” (Genesis 21:1 KJV) When God speaks, you need to believe it. The last time I checked, He is relaxed in heaven, laughing, because He has spoken. When God made a promise to Abram, like most of us, he must have thought that it would happen immediately, but...

“And the LORD visited Sarah as he had said, and the LORD did unto Sarah as he had spoken. For Sarah conceived, and bare Abraham a son in his old age, at the set time of which God had spoken to him.” (Genesis 21:1-2 KJV) At times, we feel discouraged when a promise we have been waiting upon is delayed or when we have not seen...

“Be careful for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.” (Philippians 4:6 KJV) You can grow in age and still be fresh and young. Many a time, people do not believe my age when they get to know me. This is simply because I have decided to rest. Beloved, why do you stress yourself when...

“They looked unto him, and were lightened: And their faces were not ashamed.” (Psalms 34:5 KJV) Beloved, as you look unto God, He will not disappoint you. “The oppressed look to him and are glad; they will never be disappointed.” (Psalm 34:5 GNT) This year 2025 is your year of Rest, therefore, I announce to the devil and all his cohorts that you will experience Rest in...

“Thou wilt show me the path of life: in thy presence is fullness of joy; at thy right hand, there are pleasures forevermore.” - (Psalms 16:11 KJV) While others are looking at challenges, you are expected to be enjoying the beauty of Christ and celebrating Jesus. Do you know that the reason you are saved is to enjoy God's presence? Many believers are overwhelmed with problems...

“Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the LORD our God." (Psalm 20:7 KJV) We remember the Lord by putting our faith and trust in His name, knowing that we will not be forsaken. The wise man said that the name of the Lord is a Strong Tower: the righteous runs into it and is safe (Proverbs 18:10...

“ Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort; Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God.” (2 Corinthians‬ 1:3-4 KJV) One of the desires of God is to find people...

“A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, And loving favour rather than silver and gold.” (Proverbs 22:1 KJV) It is very certain that in your Christian walk, temptations will arise, trying to make you do what is wrong. Anyone can say ‘I am a Christian. I am born again. I am in church.’ But it is when the chips are down, and...