Author: Bishop Mike Okonkwo

“For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:” 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 (KJV)   Christ has risen! It is not just a historical reality. It is a spiritual fact. It is a spiritual truth upon...

“Remember that Jesus Christ of the seed of David was raised from the dead according to my gospel:” 2 Timothy 2:8 (KJV)   If the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ become only a historical fact to you, then your faith is in vain. Jesus came to die for your sins. He died and rose again triumphantly over hell and the grave. But if it is...

“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...