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

  How to Get Along with Anyone: Understanding People Through Spiritual Operating Systems "In the past, you walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now works in the offspring of disobedience."   Ephesians 2:2 (KSB)    If you understand someone’s operating system, you’ll know how to get along with them. It’s not about changing people it's about recognizing how they function.  Think of it like smartphones: Apple and Android are both phones, but they operate differently. You don’t expect an Apple to behave like an Android, or vice versa. Yet, once you understand how each system works, you can navigate both with ease. The same goes for people.  Everyone has a unique way of being how they think, speak, see the world, and behave. That’s their operating system. And many of our conflicts come from expecting someone to function outside of how they’re wired. If we know someone’s “spiritual O...

  Clear the Air: How to Break Spiritual Blockages and Take Off in Faith "In the past, you walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now works in the offspring of disobedience." Ephesians 2:2 (KSB)                                                                         Before an airplane can take off, it must first be cleared for takeoff. Systems must be checked, the runway prepared, and communication channels open. In much the same way, many of us are trying to soar in life spiritually, emotionally, relationally, and financially but we haven’t cleared the air.  The Apostle Paul in Ephesians 2:2 reminds us of our past, how we once lived under the influence of the prince of the power of the air. This isn’t just poetic imag...

  Living Between Favor and Work: Understanding God's Power in Both Hands "That power is the same as the mighty strength that raised Jesus Christ from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms (Ephesians 1:19-20)."  KSB    The power of God is vividly described in scripture through the metaphor of His hands. The left hand of God represents the works of God . It reminds us that not all blessings come easily. There are times we must stretch, strive, and step out of our comfort zones. This hand signifies the kind of divine power that enables us to labor, endure, and grow through effort.  On the other hand, the right hand of God symbolizes God’s favor . When things flow naturally, when doors open effortlessly, when blessings come without toil that’s the power of God’s right hand. It’s His divine ease moving through our lives.    Both hands whether manifesting through work or favor  are essential to the life of e...

  Heirs of God, Sealed in Love: Discovering Our Divine Inheritance in Christ "Also, you were included in Christ when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation. When you believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit."   Ephesians 1:13 KSB    Do you know who you are? Do you really know who you are? You are not just a face in the crowd; you are an heir of God and a joint heir with Christ Jesus. In Ephesians 1, Paul reminds the believers in Ephesus that both Jews and Gentiles now have full access to the blessings of God. We are one family, one body, with one shared inheritance.  There are no second-class children in God's kingdom. Whether your background includes race, gender, social status, criminal history, denomination, or personal struggles none of these disqualify you from your inheritance in Christ. You are marked, sealed, and secured by the Holy Spirit. That seal is your divine proof of ownership, authenticity...

  It’s Already Done: How to Manifest God’s Spiritual Blessings into Your Life "Who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ."  Ephesians 1:3    It’s not on God, it’s on us. We’ve got work to do. God has already blessed us with all spiritual blessings in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus. That truth is clear in Ephesians 1:3. When Paul addressed the saints, he opened with worship, praise, and honor to God the Father, Jesus the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Then he declared what had already been done: God has blessed us.  Notice the past tense  “has blessed.” God is not going to bless us someday. He already has. Many say, “The Lord is blessing me right now,” but according to the Word, the blessings were given already. Our job now is to take what’s been done in the spiritual realm and bring it into the natural.    You don’t need to beg or bargain with God. Jesus has already been given. The Holy Spirit ...

  You Are in God’s Will: How to Receive Your Divine Inheritance "In whom also we have obtained an inheritance because we were predestined according to the purpose of God, who works all things after the counsel of Divine Will."  Ephesians 1:11    Affirmation: My health is optimal because it’s God’s will that all of my relationships are harmonious.                                                    Ephesians 1:11 reminds us that we have obtained an inheritance through Christ. If earthly parents and grandparents can leave behind an inheritance of tangible and intangible value land, homes, recipes, wisdom, or even prayer, how much greater is the inheritance from our heavenly Father?  An inheritance implies that someone thought of you before their passing, made intentional plans, and had a desire for your future. Similarly,...