Author: Bishop Mike Okonkwo

“Therefore, being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ; by whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.” Romans 5:1-2 (KJV)   The hope we have in God does not disappoint. This is because this hope is predicated and rooted in the love of God. It can never fail. That...

“For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.” Isaiah 9:6 (KJV)   Many people have taken time to major in the minors: what exact day was Jesus born? Was it December 25 or January 25? These are non-essentials. The...

“But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that he has suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.” 1 Peter 5:10 (KJV)   For anyone not to understand that we live in uncertain times, the person would be dumb, blind or dishonest. These are times of uncertainty in the entire world. Times of violence, hate, distrust, confusion, bloodshed,...

“For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry.” Habakkuk 2:3 (KJV)   As the year draws to a close, it is so easy to discard your dreams and think it is over. Beloved, it is not over. The question is: How badly do...

“And Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit into Galilee: and there went out a fame of him through all the region round about. And he taught in their synagogues, being glorified of all.” Luke 4:14-15 (KJV)   Plastered all over scriptures are stories of men and women who went through the process and were eventually announced. After David was anointed king, Saul did not want him to ascend the...

“… And he said, I am Joseph your brother, whom ye sold into Egypt. Now therefore be not grieved, nor angry with yourselves, that ye sold me hither: for God did send me before you to preserve life.” Genesis 45:4-5 (KJV)   While Joseph was in prison, he found himself with a baker and a butler who were thrown into prison by Pharaoh. They both had dreams that needed interpretation....

“And Joseph’s master took him, and put him into the prison, a place where the king’s prisoners were bound: and he was there in the prison.” Genesis 39:20 (KJV)   God had a colourful future of greatness for Joseph to become a prime minister in a strange land, but he had to go through processing. When Joseph was sold to Potiphar in Egypt, Potiphar left everything in the hands of...

“For what saith the scripture? Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness.” Romans 4:3 (KJV)   Many church folks doubt God. There are things God has spoken and ideas He has given you. Do you believe them? There are concepts, insights, creativity and the knowledge of witty invention that He has planted in your spirit, and you are in doubt, wondering if it will ever happen.   Beloved, never...

“And He said, take now thy son, thine only son Isaac, whom thou lovest, and get thee into the land of Moriah; and offer him there for a burnt offering upon one of the mountains which I will tell thee of.” Genesis 22:2 (KJV)   God wanted to try Abraham to know whether he had learnt his lesson, having gone through the process; He demanded the son of promise. God...

“Now the Lord has said unto Abram, get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father’s house, unto a land that I will shew thee.” Genesis 12:1 (KJV)   God came to Abram one day and called him out. He was 75 years old, and God was starting a new thing with him. God had a great plan for Abraham, but he had to...