Author: Bishop Mike Okonkwo

“That the communication of your faith may become effectual by the acknowledging of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus.” Philemon 1:6 (KJV) A lot of people allow others to define them. But I have made up my mind never to allow anyone to define me. I will rather latch on to what God has said concerning me. You must learn to acknowledge the good things...

“And Jesus went up into a mountain, and there he sat with his disciples.” John 6:3 (KJV) You will notice from the above passage; that Jesus went up into a mountain. Beloved, you have been lifted by God and you are not coming down again. Remember, as a man thinks in his heart, so is he. As Jesus went up, so shall you also go up. You will...

“And it came to pass afterward, that he went throughout every city and village, preaching and shewing the glad tidings of the kingdom of God: and the twelve were with him, and certain women, which had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities, Mary called Magdalene, out of whom went seven devils, and Joanna the wife of Chuza Herod's steward, and Susanna, and many others, which ministered unto...

“After these things Jesus went over the Sea of Galilee, which is the sea of Tiberias. John 6:1(KJV) Life is in phases. There comes a time when you need to shed some weight to move to the next level. No season of life is meant to be wasted. After shedding weight, after removing some residue and all kinds of challenging situations and pressures around you, your life will certainly not...

“And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man’s wisdom; but in demonstration of the Spirit and power. That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God”. 1 Corinthians 2:4-5 (KJV) In his first epistle to the church in Corinth, Paul declares: “And I, brethren, when I came to you, came not with the excellence of speech...

“Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.” Philippians 4:8 (KJV) In life, your perception determines your character. And then, of course, it is your character that will determine people’s perception of you; not what...

“Today, I have given you the choice between life and death; between blessing and curses. Now I call 0n heaven and earth to witness the choice you make. Oh, that you would choose life, so that you and your descendants might live”. Deuteronomy 30:19 (NLT) The decisions you make will determine the actions you take. This is very important and very critical. Sometimes people wonder how they got to...

“Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, And a light unto my path.” Psalm 119:105 (KJV) Negative thoughts and feelings will lead to negative decisions. There are lots of people who have taken the wrong decision just because of what and how they felt at the moment of decision. Child of God, we are not supposed to be carnally minded. The book of Romans 8:5 says, “for they...

“And he knew it, and said, It is my son's coat; an evil beast hath devoured him; Joseph is without doubt rent in pieces. And Jacob rent his clothes, and put sackcloth upon his loins, and mourned for his son many days.” Genesis 37:33-34 (KJV) Beloved, anything that influences your thought pattern will influence your feeling. Let me paint a scenario to drive home the point I am trying...

“Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with meekness the engrafted word, which is able to save your souls”. James 1:21(KJV) As a believer in Christ, it is the word of God that defines exactly who you are. Today’s passage says we should receive with meekness, the word of God; not the word of a man. In other words, not man’s opinion, nor what man...