Author: Bishop Mike Okonkwo

“But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid.” Matthew 14:27 (KJV)     Storms of life come to us in diverse ways. It affects every area of our lives: business, health, academic, financial, marital, family, ministry.     Jesus made this very clear in John 16:33 when He warned us that in the world, we shall have tribulation. God knew ahead of...

“My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous: 1 John 2:1 (KJV)     An advocate is the one who pleads for the cause of another. He defends, supports, or promotes the interest of another.     God is the Judge of the universe and Jesus is on His right...

“For then must he often have suffered since the foundation of the world: but now once at the end of the world hath he appeared to put away sin by the sacrifice of himself.” Hebrews 9:26 (KJV)     Sin is the sting that causes death. When we talk about death it includes everything contrary to what Jesus Christ died to give to us e.g., sickness, diseases, poverty,...

“But I am poor and needy; yet the Lord thinketh upon me: thou art my help and my deliverer; make no tarrying, O my God.’’ Psalm 40:17 (KJV)     Many believers walk as if God thinks only about them occasionally, that is why God is usually the last resort when they are faced with challenges. Many treat God as a spare tyre, who do you go to...

  2 Corinthians 5:20 - KJV Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ's stead, be ye reconciled to God.     Every believer is an Ambassador for Christ and for the Ministry. Wherever you find yourself, you are a representative of Christ. He wants the world to see Him through you and that is the only...

“But that on the good ground are they, which in an honest and good heart, having heard the word, keep it, and bring forth fruit with patience.” Luke 8:15 (KJV)     The last Soil Jesus referred to in the parable of the Sower, that was productive is the good soil, which is the good heart.     The good heart is also the honest heart, that heard the word, kept...

“And that which fell among thorns are they, which, when they have heard, go forth, and are choked with cares and riches and pleasures of this life, and bring no fruit to perfection.” Luke 8:14 (KJV)     The third Soil in the parable of the Sower is the characteristic of the believers who have received the word of God and have committed to staying faithful even in...

“And these are they likewise which are sown on stony ground; who, when they have heard the word, immediately receive it with gladness;” Mark 4:16 (KJV)   The second type of person Jesus described in the parable of the Sower was the one who received the word with gladness but their commitment to the word was shallow. Yes, they received the word, but the word did not...

“When anyone heareth the word of the kingdom, and understandeth it not, then cometh the wicked one, and catcheth away that which was sown in his heart. This is he which received seed by the way side.” Matthew 13:19 (KJV)     The devil does not care about how regular you are in church and how many bible translations you have as long as you lack understanding. Understanding...

“Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God.” Luke 8:11 (KJV)     In the parable of the Sower, Jesus taught that the seed was God’s word. Yes, the word of God carries, the power to produce but for it to produce, it has to be planted in our hearts and allowed to germinate; then and only then will it release God’s power.     Yes, the...