By Jesse Sackey. READING: Ephesians 4:20-32. “And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another. For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit.” (2 Corinthians 3:18) True Christianity involves a great transformation. One that has truly…
By Jesse Sackey. READING: Mark 11:20-24. “And whatever things you ask in prayer, believing, you will receive.” (Matthew 21:22) This is a major key to our dilemma of not receiving what we pray for sometimes. That key is believing whilst praying. Many a time we try ‘praying’ rather than really be praying. That kind is…
By Jesse Sackey. READING: Psalm 18:1-18. “Then Moses and the children of Israel sang this song to the Lord, and spoke, saying: “I will sing to the Lord, For He has triumphed gloriously! The horse and its rider He has thrown into the sea!” (Exodus 15:1) Testimonies are part of the Christian’s life journey. This…
Join us as we lift up the land of Nigeria for the Lord to have His way. Pray for the people of Nigeria Abba Father, we lift up the entire land and people of Nigeria towards You. Father God, we plead for mercy and grace from Your Throne towards this nation. Mighty God, take absolute…
By Jesse Sackey. READING: Psalm 142:1-7. “It is better to trust in the Lord Than to put confidence in man. It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in princes…The Lord is my strength and song, And He has become my salvation.” (Psalm 118:8-9,14) It is commonplace to expect help and…
I am pleased to share that two distinguished generals and members of the Global Wisdom Missions have been recognised with significant national appointments. Bishop Steve has been elected as Ambassador of Suriname to Israel, while Bishop Omae Kepha has been nominated by the President of Kenya to serve as Chair of the National…
By Jesse Sackey. READING: Mark 16:1-14. “Now they were on the road, going up to Jerusalem, and Jesus was going before them; and they were amazed. And as they followed they were afraid. Then He took the twelve aside again and began to tell them the things that would happen to Him: “Behold, we are…
By Jesse Sackey. READING: John 1:29-36. “For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.” (2 Corinthian 5:21) For us to truly appreciate the value of our salvation, we need to comprehend what our Lord Jesus Christ went through and accomplished…
By Jesse Sackey. READING: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8. “Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—is not of…
By Jesse Sackey. READING: 2 Samuel 22:1-7. “And it shall come to pass that whoever calls on the name of the Lord Shall be saved. For in Mount Zion and in Jerusalem there shall be deliverance, As the Lord has said, Among the remnant whom the Lord calls.” (Joel 2:32) In the natural, when we…
By Jesse Sackey. READING: 1 Samuel 23:1-13. “Behold, my eye has seen all this, My ear has heard and understood it. What you know, I also know; I am not inferior to you. But I would speak to the Almighty, And I desire to reason with God.” (Job 13:1-3) In this life, we are seeing…
By Jesse Sackey. READING: Psalm 27:1-14. “God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, Even though the earth be removed, And though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; Though its waters roar and be troubled, Though the mountains shake with its swelling.”…
By Jesse Sackey. READING: Psalm 39:1-13. “And He said to me, “Son of man, can these bones live?” So I answered, “O Lord God, You know.” Again He said to me, “Prophesy to these bones, and say to them, “O dry bones, hear the word of the Lord!” (Ezekiel 37:3-4) In dire or difficult situations…
By Jesse Sackey. READING: Genesis 15:1-7. “For the vision is yet for an appointed time; But at the end it will speak, and it will not lie. Though it tarries, wait for it; Because it will surely come, It will not tarry.” (Habbakuk 2:3) When God speaks, gives us a vision or a dream and…
By Jesse Sackey READING: Judges 15:9-16. “So he answered and said to me: “This is the word of the Lord to Zerubbabel: ‘Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit,’ Says the Lord of hosts.” (Zechariah 4:6) These are the words of the Lord Himself, and He draws our attention to things we…
By Jesse Sackey. READING: 1 Kings 3:5-10. “Show me Your ways, O Lord; Teach me Your paths. Lead me in Your truth and teach me, For You are the God of my salvation; On You I wait all the day.” (Psalm 25:4-5) Human as we are, we are limited in knowledge; we do not know…
By Jesse Sackey. READING: Mark 7:1-5, 14-23. “Therefore take heed that the light which is in you is not darkness. If then your whole body is full of light, having no part dark, the whole body will be full of light, as when the bright shining of a lamp gives you light.” (Luke 11:35-36) This…
By Jesse Sackey. READING: Psalm 27:1-14. “You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. Let your light so…
By Jesse Sackey. READING: John 10:10-16. “I am the good shepherd; and I know My sheep, and am known by My own. As the Father knows Me, even so I know the Father; and I lay down My life for the sheep.” (John 10:14-15) Security is one of the main things almost everyone considers as…
By Jesse Sackey. READING: John 5:33-40. “Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.” (John 14:6) There are some elements of life no one can do without, three of which are most vital for every human being. These are in respect…
By Jesse Sackey. READING: John 10:7-10, Rev 4:1-2. “I am the door. If anyone enters by Me, he will be saved, and will go in and out and find pasture.” (John 10:9) Most people believe and hope in the afterlife. Many believe they will or hope to make it there some day after they depart…
A life of study Somewhere along life’s journey you will be called to study. Study for exams, study for work purposes and generally studying the world around you. Formally or informally. For enjoyment and personal growth, or for better opportunities and job development. Know that you can present your studies to the Lord asking for…
By Jesse Sackey. READING: Psalm 27:1-14. Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, “I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life.” (John 8:12) Light is one of the most important things we require, even in our natural life. Without it, darkness…
What does the Bible Say about Polygamy? In this article I reflect on the Holy Scriptures to draw conclusions on what the Bible teaches on the subject of marriage and polygamy. We shall make reflections on the Old Testament and the New Testament. The Old Testament The Old Testament came to us within a cultural…
By Jesse Sackey. READING: John 1:1-4, 10-14. “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The same was in the beginning with God.…. And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of…
Adultery redefined and meaning expanded in the New Testament In part one and part two of our discussion we focused on the Old Testament. In the Old Testament, Adultery was viewed in terms of sex with a married woman (someone’s wife). In this case, both the man and the wife were executed for the offence…
By Jesse Sackey. READING: John 1:1-3, 10-14. “For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.” (Hebrews 4:12) From the foregoing, God’s Word…
Tolerance and Punishment in the Old Testament The underlying theme for sexual purity in the Old Testament is the Holiness of YAHWEH: “Consecrate yourselves and be holy, because I am the Lord your God. Keep my decrees and follow them. I am the Lord, who makes you holy.” (Leviticus 20:7, 8) As we noted in…
By Jesse Sackey READING: Acts 8:26-39. “This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success.”…
Introduction to adultery Christianity brought to the world a mighty revolution to the view of sex, not only to pagan religions but also to Judaism. While Judaism had an outstanding view of sex that emphasized the sanctity of marriage, it had a permissive attitude to particular types of sexual misconduct specifically for men. The Old…
Do you realize that you are loved by your Father? There are so many well-meaning Christians who are journeying through life in doubt of God’s great love for them. They have allowed the lie of enemy to infiltrate their hearts and minds. They are not sure that God loves them, convinced it’s merely a conditional…
By Jesse Sackey READING: Hebrews 11:17-22. “He sent a man before them – Joseph – who was sold as a slave. They hurt his feet with fetters, He was laid in irons. Until the time that his word came to pass, The word of the Lord tested him.” (Psalm 105:17-19) Every word of God is…
Why atheism falls short Atheists often claim there’s “no conclusive evidence” for God. This claim ignores the overwhelming evidence already present in the universe and in human experience: Design and Fine-Tuning: The universe is too ordered to be accidental Morality: Objective moral values point to a Moral Lawgiver. Consciousness: Human reason can’t be explained by…
By Jesse Sackey READING: Matthew 14:22-32. “Who being the brightness of His glory and the express image of His person, and upholding all things by the word of His power, when He had by Himself purged our sins, sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high.” (Hebrews 1:3) The words that the…
The Cosmological Argument Apologetics is both philosophical and theological. In contending for and defending the faith, Apologetics engages in rational discourse to discuss the various themes of Christianity. In discussing the existence of God, a number of arguments have been raised. These include the Cosmological Argument, The Ontological Argument and the Moral Argument. In this…
By Jesse Sackey. READING: Luke 4:1-13. “Above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.” (Ephesians 6:16-17) When we come to believe in…
Why the Atheist Rejection of God Falls Short. A common basis for atheism is the claim that there is a “lack of conclusive evidence” for the existence of God. The weakness with this position is that it overlooks the breadth of evidence that theism draws upon – evidence written not only in Scripture but also…
By Jesse Sackey. READING: Genesis 1:1-31. “Now when Jesus had entered Capernaum, a centurion came to Him, pleading with Him, saying, “Lord, my servant is lying at home paralyzed, dreadfully tormented.” And Jesus said to him, “I will come and heal him. The centurion answered and said, “Lord, I am not worthy that You should…
Atheism is a belief in disbelief Truth is truth, whether one believes it or not, truth remains what it is – TRUE. Truth doesn’t require belief for it to be true. Whether one believes it or not, it remains solid. If it is true that the world struggled with Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) between…
By Jesse Sackey. “It is the Spirit who gives life; the flesh profits nothing. The words that I speak to you are spirit, and they are life.”(John 6:63) By what our Lord Jesus said, our eyes are being opened to the real nature and value of the Word of God, even more especially, the words…
By Jesse Sackey. READING: Psalm 119:17-24. “As newborn babes, desire the pure milk of the word, that you may grow thereby, if indeed you have tasted that the Lord is gracious.” (1 Peter 2:2-3) You need to grow through the Word. This is key to anyone who desires to live and go far in the…
Here at GWM, we honor Ron Kenoly with five powerful songs, that glorifies God the Father. We are grateful for this legacy of praise and worship unto the Lord. May God comfort his family and friends. “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” Matthew 5:4 Use me Anointing Fall on me I…
By Jesse Sackey. READING: Psalm 119:89-96. “So shall My word be that goes forth from My mouth; It shall not return to Me void, But it shall accomplish what I please, And it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it.” (Isaiah 55:11) Words, whether spoken or written, have effects. They describe what…
Thank you for joining us as we pray for the Congo. May we lift up our brothers and sisters in this nation to the Father. A prayer of thanksgiving for the Congo Mighty God, we know You are good and we know You are kind. We have seen Your faithfulness towards Congo and Your…
By Jesse Sackey READING: Mark 6:39-46. “Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went home. And in his upper room, with his windows open toward Jerusalem, he knelt down on his knees three times that day, and prayed and gave thanks before his God, as was his custom since early days.” (Daniel…
Let’s remember that individuals and families are hurting. There are many people among us who are truly suffering and holding on for healing and a miracle. We must not lose sight of that. Here at GWM we are committed to health equality and helping people who are hurting and are in pain. This is why…
By Jesse Sackey READING: Psalm 55:16-19. “Pray without ceasing.” (1 Thessalonians 5:17) This is a rather short Scripture but holds the key to many situations we face as children of God. It is quite instructive and clear: there must be no end to praying! It is a great eye-opener in the sense that it calls…
Evil will not cease until Jesus returns and the Kingdom of God is fully implemented here on earth. (Revelation 21:1-4) Evil will persist. Don’t be shocked by revelations of the extent of evil’s tentacles that surround the world, leaders and people. God told us this from the beginning. But glory to God, Christ came to…
By Jesse Sackey READING: Hebrews 11:1-3, 6. “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.” (Philippians 4:6) Just as in any prepared food (good or bad) there are ingredients that make it so, it is much the same way with prayer. A…
Be inspired by these six prayers and songs from biblical figures to transform your prayer time. Reflect on their emphasis on God’s goodness, faithfulness and mercy. Hannah’s prayer And Hannah prayed and said, “My heart exults in the Lord; my horn is exalted in the Lord. My mouth derides my enemies, because I rejoice…
By Jesse Sackey READING: 1 Samuel 1:1-12. “Then He spoke a parable to them, that men always ought to pray and not lose heart…And shall God not avenge His own elect who cry out day and night to Him, though He bears long with them?” (Luke 18:1,7) If you are going to receive answers to…
‘Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord!’ Psalm 27:14 We are not promised immediate answers to prayers, but as children of God we can never lose hope in Christ Jesus. We know He is able to do all things. However, during certain seasons, He is calling…
By Jesse Sackey READING: Matthew 18:21-35. “Therefore I say to you, whatever things you ask when you pray, believe that you receive them, and you will have them. And whenever you stand praying, if you have anything against anyone, forgive him, that your Father in heaven may also forgive you your trespasses. But if you…
I believe in sowing seeds into the life of fathers, mentors and ministries but it must be done with the right of motive. There is power in seed sowing, but seed sowing with the right motive produces bountiful harvest. Today in ministry many people sow seeds for the wrong reasons. Sowing seeds with the wrong…
By Jesse Sackey READING: Revelation 12:7-12. “I desire therefore that the men pray everywhere, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting.” 1 Timothy 2:8 One could wonder why the Apostle Paul would put out such clarion call: “people praying everywhere.” There is a myriad of reasons for such a great desire in one like…
Introduction Transactional giving is a scheme through which prosperity gospel preachers promise people that God will give financial breakthroughs, cars, jobs, marriages, babies, contracts, visas, scholarships, healing and other material benefits, to those who sow financial or material seeds popularly known as seed offerings. Different terminologies such as “connect to collect,” “provoke the anointing,” “servicing…
By Jesse Sackey READING: Matthew 16:13-17. “I still have many things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now. However, when He, the Spirit of truth, has come, He will guide you into all truth; for He will not speak on His own authority, but whatever He hears He will speak; and He…
Everyone forms an opinion on you based on your behavior and actions. Did you know that your behaviors and patterns send a signal out to all? This shouldn’t surprise any adult in the modern western world anyway. Be it car insurance. Medical insurance. Employment checks. Criminal records. Someone is always using your past behavior as…
By Jesse Sackey READING: Luke 10:21-24. “Simon Peter answered and said, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” Jesus answered and said to him, “Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jonah, for flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but My Father who is in heaven.” (Matthew 16:16-17) It is interesting that…
Definition The Cambridge Dictionary defines mentor as ‘a person who gives a younger or less experienced person help and advice over a period of time, especially at work or school.’ To be a mentor is to be a blessing, and a source of support to either someone with less experience, or to the younger generation.…
By Jesse Sackey READING: Psalm 119:105-112. Then Jesus said to them, “A little while longer the light is with you. Walk while you have the light, lest darkness overtake you; he who walks in darkness does not know where he is going. While you have the light, believe in the light, that you may become…
It is very unfortunate that many Pastors don’t have wisdom for ministry finances. Many pastors lack financial intelligence in ministry resulting in personal, and ministry financial challenges. You can’t pray away financial challenges. What principles can do, prayer can’t do and vice versa. There are three major ways that God supplies financially to his servants:…
By Jesse Sackey READING: John 11:20-27. “And this is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent…For I have given to them the words which You have given Me; and they have received them, and have known surely that I came forth from You; and…
Introduction: The sin of Achan Greed is not of God, but rather a trait of the evil one. After God brought down the walls of Jericho, He instructed that the entire city of Jericho be destroyed apart from Rahab, because she helped the spies live. But Achan did not heed the direction from the Lord.…
By Jesse Sackey READING: Romans 8:5-11. “That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit….The wind blows where it wishes, and you hear the sound of it, but cannot tell where it comes from and where it goes. So is everyone who is born of…
Pray for the people ‘If my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land.’ 2 Chronicles 7:14 Mighty and able Father, we lift up the people of…
By Jesse Sackey READING: John 8:21-27. “My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me. And I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; neither shall anyone snatch them out of My hand.” (John 10:27-28) Personal safety is what almost every human being cares about in this life. It…
There may be circumstances whereby a person comes out of spiritual darkness in search of truth. However, if they are not vigilant, or properly guided, the enemy will seek to lead such a person from witchcraft, satanism or similar deception and into a quasi-Christian gathering. It could be a gathering purporting to be a church,…
By Jesse Sackey READING: Luke 18:1 – 8. “As for me, I will call upon God, And the Lord shall save me. Evening and morning and at noon I will pray, and cry aloud, And He shall hear my voice.” (Psalm 55:16-17) Consciousness of God and absolute trust in His power to save and, not…
To be a doctor is a calling of such importance and rightly commands admiration and respect from all. To dedicate one’s life to helping those who are experiencing pain and suffering is ultimately Christ-like. Doctors and the medical professionals that serve those at their most vulnerable, give people hope. This offers a window into the…
By Jesse Sackey READING: 1 Corinthians 12:12-19. “And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ.” (Ephesians 4:11-12) This is a clear purpose-filled scripture, showing that ultimately a…
Ministry longevity and sustenance is an inside job. The Ministry is not a sprint, but a marathon. You must have something within you to go the long distance thus spiritual stamina is needed for ministry. There are mant challenges, difficulties and hindrances in ministry, yet you have to outlast them all. One of the secrets…
By Jesse Sackey READING: Mark 9:17-24. “Then they said to Him, “What shall we do, that we may work the works of God?” Jesus answered and said to them, “This is the work of God, that you believe in Him whom He sent.” (John 6:28-29) What to do and how are regular questions in this…
Many young ministers are of the view that it’s their church and that they are solely responsible for its financial destiny and future. Over the years we have seen quite a number of Pastors who went into full-time ministry around the age of 20 and now, in their 50s are bitter and disappointed in life.…
People of God at times can watch the news to prove the Bible right with regards to eschatalogy, without remembering to have compassion on the people affected. Yes nation to nation tension is a sign of the coming end, but as a marker of beginning pains that will escalate. ‘And you will hear of wars…
By Jesse Sackey READING: Psalm 119:33-40. ‘And He said to them, “Why did you seek Me? Did you not know that I must be about My Father’s business?”’ (Luke 2:49) Our Lord Jesus Christ was very clear about His purpose on earth. We, His followers, ought to really follow Him in this: doing our Father’s…
It is sad and unfortunate that many ministries and Pastors are still at their zero level simply because they haven’t learnt the secret of becoming a productive Pastor or a ministry. Either out of ignorance, carelessness, laziness and lack of vision many pastors are crawling instead of soaring, walking instead of running. God wants every…
By Jesse Sackey READING: Luke 4:16-21. “Then I said, ‘Behold, I have come-In the volume of the book it is written of Me—To do Your will, O God.’” (Hebrews 10:7) Finding the perfect will of God to follow it or do it remains a nightmare for many. This is because it is not an easy…
By Jesse Sackey READING: Psalm 16:5-11. “I can of Myself do nothing. As I hear, I judge; and My judgment is righteous, because I do not seek My own will but the will of the Father who sent Me.” (John 5:30) The Lord Jesus Christ gives a good example to live by in our daily…
By Jesse Sackey READING: “So He said to them, “When you pray, say: Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom come. Your will be done On earth as it is in heaven.” – Luke 11:2 READING: John 5:19-20, 30 It is a great blessing to know that our Father in Heaven has…
‘And God said to him, “Because you have asked this, and have not asked for yourself long life or riches or the life of your enemies, but have asked for yourself understanding to discern what is right.’ 1 Kings 3:11 ‘But where shall wisdom be found? And where is the place of understanding? Man does…
Let’s lift up men and women of God, as they seek to amplify the Lord. We pray for them knowing that this calling is not without its challenges, but in Christ all things will work together for good. For strength and stickability Mighty God, we lift up every young Pastor and Minister unto You. Lord…
‘For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will hear you. You will seek me and find me, when you seek me…