The Bishop’s Mind: Christian Wisdom, Daily Devotionals & Empowering Messages for Kingdom Living

  Watch Your Clicks in 2026: Living by the Spirit, Not by Might Zechariah 4:1–7 (NIV) "Then the angel who talked with me returned and woke me up, like someone awakened from sleep… ‘Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,’ says the Lord Almighty." – Zechariah 4:1–6    Watch your clicks in 2026. The spiritual theme for this season centers on the Holy Spirit empowering believers to live fully human and fully divine lives. The Spirit leads us into all truth, provides comfort, and sharpens our awareness of what deserves our attention.    Through the prophet Zechariah, God spoke to Zerubbabel, a leader tasked with rebuilding under pressure. The message was clear and timeless: “Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit.” The wind of God carries divine presence, sound, and flow. In 2026, accomplishing visions, dreams, goals, and aspirations requires the Holy Spirit’s guidance over every click. 1. Circle of People   ...

  Everlasting Principle and the Light of Christ (John 12:44–50) "I am come a light into the world, that whosoever believeth on me should not abide in darkness… whatsoever I speak therefore, even as the Father said unto me, so I speak." – John 12:46, 50 (KJV)    As this passage reveals, divine principles always point humanity toward abundant and eternal life. These principles guide thoughts, words, and actions into their highest expression. Isaiah prophesied that a name would be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father.    The term everlasting means having no beginning and no ending. Eternal refers to that which has a beginning but no ending. Temporary describes that which has both a beginning and an ending. When viewed through spiritual understanding, these distinctions shape how we interpret divine reality.    Metaphysically, the Everlasting Father represents everlasting principle . Divine nature, divine...

  My Part in the Everlasting (John 14:6–12) "Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me… He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do." – John 14:6–12 (KJV)    We celebrate the amber light of the Everlasting Father. This divine name reveals the Wonderful Counselor, the Mighty God, the Everlasting Father, and the Prince of Peace. Everlasting means having no beginning and no ending. It is not to be confused with eternal, which has a beginning but no ending, or temporary, which has both a beginning and an ending. When engaging with the Divine, one encounters the everlasting.    The Everlasting Father represents principle . Principle flows from the law of love, which endures forever. Mother represents process , and Mary experienced a nine-month process. The Child Jesus grew and matured, for a child emerges from both principle and...

  Create Something Else (Psalm 100:3) "Know that the Lord is God. It is He who made us, and not we ourselves; we are His people and the sheep of His pasture." – Psalm 100:3    We continue our exploration of the seven stages of creation by focusing on the final stage of progression. At this stage, individuals consciously co-create with God the life they desire and deserve. Whatever appears in life is shaped through silence, thoughts, words, actions, manifestations, evaluations, and ongoing progression.   Today, we are reminded to take responsibility for life and everything in it knowing that God created us and empowered us to create with Him.     The subject is: Create Something Else. It is time to create something else. Now that we understand we are co-creators with God, made in His image and likeness and that we are responsible for what shows up in our lives, the moment has arrived to create anew. The past season has ended. It is time...

  None of It  "Though I am free and belong to no one, I have made myself a servant to all, that I might win the more." – 1 Corinthians 9:19–23 (NIV)    To realize the possibility of being all things to every person, in every place, and with everything requires one profound realization: nothing defines us . As long as people define themselves by anything in the physical world, they limit themselves from everything.  When nothing defines a person, that person gains the ability to relate to everyone, everywhere, and in every circumstance. Freedom emerges not from attaching to identity markers, but from releasing them.    Firstly: Beloved Offspring    People are God’s beloved offspring. This identity transcends age, gender, and all limiting categories implied by phrases such as “child of God” or “son of God.” As beloved offspring an idea that began in the mind of God people know they are deeply loved.  When individua...

  Keeping Our Priorities Straight "But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you." – Matthew 6:33    Keeping our priorities straight means placing God first in every area of life. When priorities are aligned, life flows. Affirm this truth: I keep my priorities straight by putting God first in my life. The focus remains on the kingdom, not on things.  The kingdom is the cake; things are simply the icing. When icing becomes the focus, imbalance follows. Chaos, confusion, contention, sickness, pain, dysfunction, lack, limitation, and scarcity all signal that priorities need realignment.    God must remain at the center. As kingdom citizens, everything and everyone else revolves around that divine center. Priorities are revealed through the first thought , the first word spoken , and the first action taken .  In the story of Elijah and the widow, the brook dries up, the ravens s...