YOU ARE NO LONGER A STRANGER.
By Bishop Mike Okonkwo
Friday 25th July 2025
“Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints, and of the household of God.” – Ephesians 2:19 (KJV)
Beloved, before the perfect sacrifice of Christ, we had no access to God. Don’t forget that we were not born as Jews and were uncircumcised. We had no share in the covenants, no access to the promises, no knowledge of the prophetic heritage of Israel, and no relationship with God.
But look at you now, everything has changed! Through the sacred blood of Jesus, you have been brought near. You’ve been united with Christ, and your citizenship has shifted. You now belong to the family of God. No longer a foreigner, no longer an outsider, you are home!
Jesus Christ is our Peace. He is the bridge between Jew and non-Jew, and He has made both one in Himself. By offering Himself on the cross, He tore down every dividing wall. Every legal barrier that once stood to accuse and disqualify you has been abolished. You are no longer bound by what you were; you are now defined by who you are in Christ.
So, you are no longer a stranger or a guest, you are a full member of God’s household, a rightful heir, with full access and authority. This is your new identity. Walk in it.
If you are reading this and you’ve not accepted Jesus Christ as your Lord and Saviour, this is your moment. You don’t have to remain a stranger, He’s calling you into His family today.
Pray this simple prayer from your heart:.
“Lord Jesus, I acknowledge that I am a sinner and I cannot save myself. I believe You died for me and rose again. Today, I receive You as my Lord and Saviour. Thank You for saving me. I am now a child of God. Amen.”
Welcome to the family of God! You are no longer a stranger.
Further Reading Ephesians 2:11-22