Author: Bishop Mike Okonkwo

“For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus.” Romans 3:23-24 (KJV)   God has made provision for us to be forgiven by faith in the sacred blood of Jesus. This happened to demonstrate God’s justice. Jesus came like we read yesterday and took on the form of a man....

“Who was delivered for our offences, and was raised again for our justification.” Romans 4:25 (KJV)   Where would we have been without Jesus? If Jesus hadn’t decided to become man so that we could receive eternal redemption, where would we be? Jesus is God with us, and He is God in our hearts. We should always acknowledge His Lordship and always bless Him.   Jesus knew no sin!...

"And all the king's servants, that were in the king's gate, bowed, and reverenced Haman: for the king had so commanded concerning him. But Mordecai bowed not, nor did him reverence." Esther 3:2 (KJV)   From the account in the Book of Esther Chapter 3, Haman the mortal enemy of the Jews received a decree from the King of the Persian Empire to destroy all the children...

“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.” Jeremiah 29:11 (KJV)   Beloved, develop the confidence that you will not be abandoned because of the finished work of Jesus Christ. Develop confidence in the perfect sacrifice of Christ. Develop confidence in the Word of Grace. It has no margin...

“Moreover the word of the LORD came unto me, saying, Jeremiah, what seest thou? And I said, I see a rod of an almond tree. Then said the LORD unto me, Thou hast well seen: for I will hasten my word to perform it.” Jeremiah 1:11-12 (KJV)   What are you seeing about your life? We have a situation today in global affairs that portends negative but...

“Then the LORD put forth his hand, and touched my mouth. And the LORD said unto me, Behold, I have put my words in thy mouth. See, I have this day set thee over the nations and over the kingdoms, to root out, and to pull down, and to destroy, and to throw down, to build, and to plant.” Jeremiah 1:9-10 (KJV)   Beloved, in this Kingdom,...

“Then the word of the LORD came unto me, saying, Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations.” Jeremiah 1:4-5 (KJV)   When you understand what had been done on your behalf, there is no way you are going to end a failure.   According to...

“For he was astonished, and all that were with him, at the draught of the fishes which they had taken.” Luke 5:9 (KJV)   The good news is that God does not leave you the way He met you. Right now, you may be going through a devastating experience, and you are frustrated, discouraged, confused, and intimidated. But I declare over your life that you will have...

“And Simon answering said unto him, Master, we have toiled all the night, and have taken nothing: nevertheless at thy word I will let down the net. And when they had this done, they inclosed a great multitude of fishes: and their net brake.” Luke 5:5-7 (KJV)   Before Jesus showed up, Peter and his team were washing their nets out of frustration and defeat. Washing their...

“So David and his men came to the city, and, behold, it was burned with fire; and their wives, and their sons, and their daughters, were taken captives. Then David and the people that were with him lifted up their voice and wept, until they had no more power to weep.” 1 Samuel 30:3-4 (KJV)   Without a doubt, this was a frustrating challenge. David was greatly...