Author: Bishop Mike Okonkwo

“By faith Abraham, when he was tried, offered up Isaac: and he that had received the promises offered up his only begotten son,” Hebrews 11:17 (KJV) Isaac was Abraham’s son; he grew up as a young man full of energy and was brought up in the things of God. One day God said Abraham I want you to take your son, your only son, the one...

“Sojourn in this land, and I will be with thee, and will bless thee; for unto thee, and unto thy seed, I will give all these countries, and I will perform the oath which I sware unto Abraham thy father” Genesis 26:3 (KJV) Isaac wanted to run away from the land of famine, but God came to him and said, don’t move from famine, stay in...

 "And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever.” Isaiah 32:17 (KJV) Who told you God has to take your permission to do what He wants to do, how He wants to do it, and with who He wants to do it? If His instruction has not changed, stand with what He told you to do yesterday....

  “Help us to remember that our days are numbered, and help us to interpret our lives correctly. Set your wisdom deeply in our hearts so that we may accept your correction.” Psalm 90:12(KJV)   Many times, we use this scripture when we are celebrating people on their birthdays, but it is a scripture that is so instructive to every believer and relevant for all seasons. As the...

“And there arose a great storm of wind, and the waves beat into the ship, so that it was now full. And he was in the hinder part of the ship, asleep on a pillow: and they awake him, and say unto him, Master, carest thou not that we perish?” Mark 4:37-38 (KJV) In this account, the boat was filled with water. The wind was terribly...

“And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.” Luke 2:10-11 (KJV) I know that the media is awash with bad news today, but I am glad that today is a day...