Pastor E O Gabriel

 SEED OF TRANSFORMATION DAILY DEVOTIONAL                                           *PROFITING BY THE WORD* *By Pastor E O Gabriel  31 August 2024:Share* SCRIPTURE: Thus saith the LORD, thy Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel; I am the LORD thy God which teacheth thee to profit, which leadeth thee by the way that thou shouldest go. *Isaiah 48:17* •The Scripture makes it clear that the Word of God is calculated for the profit of His people.  •That is why Isaiah 48:17 says, Thus saith the LORD, thy Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel; I am the LORD thy God which teacheth thee to profit, which leadeth thee by the way that thou shouldest go. •The Word of God is calculated for our benefit. The Bible is not just a religious creed for memorization or recitation. Rather, it is for our evidential profit. The Word of God is pregnant with profit.  •If you have been in contact with the Bible for Twenty Years, for example, it means, you are Twenty Years in contact with profit. Your encounter with the Word

 SEED OF TRANSFORMATION DAILY DEVOTIONAL                                           *THE PLACE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT IN THE ACTIVATION OF FAITH* *By Pastor E O Gabriel  30 August 2024:Share* SCRIPTURE: We having the same spirit of faith, according as it is written, I believed, and therefore have I spoken; we also believe, and therefore speak. *2 Corinthians 4:13.* •The Spirit of God is the Spirit of faith. The Spirit of God is also the Spirit of boldness and audacity (2 Timothy 1:6-7). The Spirit of God is an Activator of faith in the heart of man. The force of the Holy Spirit activates a person’s faith.  •Now, how does the Holy Spirit help your faith? *1. The Holy Spirit illuminates Scriptures and ushers the saints into depths of light.* •The Holy Spirit throws light on the Word of God. And that pushes you into depths of light that would fuel the strength of your faith (1 Corinthians 2:9-10). •When you take up a Scripture and pray in the Spirit, the Holy Ghost breaks the Scripture into at

 SEED OF TRANSFORMATION DAILY DEVOTIONAL                                         *SERVING GOD ACCEPTABLY* *By Pastor E O Gabriel  29 August 2024:Share* SCRIPTURE: Wherefore we receiving a kingdom which cannot be moved, let us have grace, whereby we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear: *Hebrews 12:28.* •Our anchor Scripture admonishes us to serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear. As children of God, it is very important to know that we were created by God to serve Him.  *However, God does not expect us to serve Him anyhow; He expects us to serve Him acceptably.* •In serving God acceptably, the following counsels are important: 1. Refuse to be a decorative, non-contributing member of the church.  Ephesians 4:16 says,  •From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love. •This means, e

 SEED OF TRANSFORMATION DEVOTIONAL                                    *NOT TAKEN BY SURPRISE* *By Pastor E O Gabriel  28 August 2024:Share* SCRIPTURE: Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations. *Jeremiah 1:5* •The Scripture makes it clear that our God is a God of plans and purposes. Our God does not act randomly. He is a God who acts deliberately.  In Jeremiah 29:11, God says, •For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. •One thing I want you to know about God, in relation to your purpose on earth is: God is not confused about man’s purpose and journey on the earth.  •God is not confused about what to do with your life. •In Jeremiah 1:5, He says, Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; *Beloved, your arrival on the earth did not take God by surprise; He consciously planned and del

 SEED OF TRANSFORMATION DAILY DEVOTIONAL                                          *KEY THOUGHTS ON LOVE* *By Pastor E O Gabriel  27 August 2024:Share* SCRIPTURE: Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal. *1 Corinthians 13:1* •It has been established that the lifestyle of love is critical to our existence on the earth and our destiny in eternity. Walking in love is beneficial for our existence on the earth as well as our eternity in heaven.  •In our study today, I will give you two key thoughts on love. 1. Speaking in Tongues Equals Noise without Love *Prayer equals noise without love.* 1 Corinthians 13:1 says, •Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal. •This means, if a person speaks with the tongues of men and that of angels but does not walk in love, he is a noise-making machine. •Today, there are many people who

 SEED OF TRANSFORMATION DAILY DEVOTIONAL                                            *DISCOVERY: A KEY THAT UNLOCKS DESTINY*                                *By Pastor E O Gabriel  26 August 2024:Share* SCRIPTURE: The man cried against the altar by the word of the Lord, O altar, altar, thus says the Lord: Behold, a son shall be born to the house of David, Josiah by name; and on you shall he offer the priests of the high places who burn incense on you, and men's bones shall be burned on you. *1 Kings 13:2 (AMP).* •Keys are essential assets of life. Keys are indispensable to life because they facilitate access and exits.  •However, being in possession of keys alone is not enough. It is one thing to be in possession of keys but it is another thing to be in possession of the right keys. This is why when you try to open a door with a wrong key, it would not open.  •Now, there are keys that open one’s destiny. Today, we shall look at one of such keys, and it is called Discovery.  •It has b

 SEED OF TRANSFORMATION DAILY DEVOTIONAL                                          *OVERCOMING THE TEMPTATION NOT TO GO FAR WITH GOD* *By Pastor E O Gabriel  25 August 2024:Share* SCRIPTURE: And Pharaoh said, I will let you go, that ye may sacrifice to the Lord your God in the wilderness; only ye shall not go very far away: intreat for me. *Exodus 8:28.* •Earlier in our studies, we saw two key proofs of dedication to God as worship and service (Matthew 4:10). •It is confirmed that profitable service equals productive living. When we serve God profitably, we live productively. And because the devil knows that there is profit in serving God, he does everything to fight your dedication to God and the dividends of that dedication. The devil wants a dedicated person to be lukewarm, lethargic and complacent because he knows that fervent service in God produces fire-full results.  •Now, what are the temptations that hinder effective service?  i. It is the temptation not to go far with God (Exo

 SEED OF TRANSFORMATION DAILY DEVOTIONAL                                          *PUTTING SATAN TO WORK THROUGH BITTERNESS* *By Pastor E O Gabriel  24 August 2024:Share*   SCRIPTURE: For where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work. *James 3:16* •Bitterness, according to our anchor Scripture invites evil work. Bitterness invites every form of evil work. Bitterness, unforgiveness, hatred invites the work of satan in the life of a person.  •James 3:16 says, For where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work. *To put it in another way: bitterness puts satan to work; bitterness engages satanic activity.* And the worst thing that can happen to anybody on earth is to walk with, or work for satan. Anywhere there is envy, and strife, satan is at work. Now, let me ask you a question: is it possible for a person to walk with satan on earth and then stop walking with satan in eternity? No! The walk continues in eternity because the earth is only a temp

 SEED OF TRANSFORMATION DAILY DEVOTIONAL                                          *WHEN HE IS WITH US IN OUR DIFFICULTIES* *By Pastor E O Gabriel  23 August 2024* SCRIPTURE: When thou Passest through the Waters, I will be with thee; and through the Rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou Walkest through the Fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee - *Isaiah 43:2* Often times when we face the difficulties of Life, our heart's cry is that the Lord will lead us out of them.  If this doesn't happen immediately, we get discouraged and depressed.  The Bible says, Hope deferred makes the heart sick - *Proverbs 13:12* *The more appropriate cry should be for the Presence of the Lord in our difficulties.* This is because He has Promised to be with us when we walk through the Fire. *Let us consider what happens when He is with us in our Difficulties:* *(1)* We shall not Fear - *Psalms 23:4* *(2)* He will make us Stronger than our Difficulties - *Psa

 SEED OF TRANSFORMATION DAILY DEVOTIONAL                                           *MASTERY OVER MONEY* *By pastor E O Gabriel  22 August 2024:Share* SCRIPTURE: The love of money is the root of all evil which while some coveted after they have erred from the faith and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. *1 Timothy 6:10* •We live in a generation that is under the grip of the love of money. It is a generation that is wallowing in the grip of mammon.  •Now, it is very important to know that apart from the trap of immorality, another dangerous enemy trap in life is the trap of the love of money. It is in money matters that satan traps the lives of people and leads them to the horrors of eternal hellfire. •It is also important to note that one of the things in this world that struggles for worship, the same way that God should be worshipped, is money. Money struggles to be served the way God should be served (Luke 16:13). •Money is a force that seeks to control lives and destinies

 SEED OF TRANSFORMATION DAILY DEVOTIONAL                                           *THE IMPORTANCE OF THE RIGHT COMPANY* By Pastor E O Gabriel  21 August  2024:Share* SCRIPTURE: He that walketh with wise men, shall be wise but a companion of fools shall be destroyed *Proverbs 13:20* •It has been established that the maintenance of the right company is key to life and destiny fulfilment. The right company helped Daniel in fulfilling vision (Daniel 2:17-20).  *Now, how important is the right company to life and destiny?*  1. The right company brings sharpening to vision, life and destiny (Proverbs 27: 17). •Where what you are trusting God for appears not to be clear, you can connect with the right person for sharpening. Where your life or destiny seems to be dull and blunt, you connect with the right people in your life to sharpen it. The right company brings sharpening to vision, life and destiny.  2. The right company brings the needed energy and synergy for the fulfilment of life’s vi

 SEED OF TRANSFORMATION DAILY DEVOTIONAL                                           *KEY THOUGHTS ON MENTALITY* *By pastor E O Gabriel  20 August 2024:Share* SCRIPTURE: For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he: Eat and drink, saith he to thee; but his heart is not with thee. Proverbs 23:7. •Our anchor Scripture makes it clear that mentality determines reality. As a man thinks in his heart, so is he. That is to say the realities of a man’s life are a reflection of the thought of his mind.  •I will like you to take note of these key thoughts on mentality or mind-set:  1. Mentality sets the limit on destiny •Proverbs 23:7 says, For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he: Eat and drink, saith he to thee; but his heart is not with thee. •If your mind says, “This is where you will remain”, and you agree, that is where you will remain. Your mentality sets the limit on your destiny. 2. Mentality determines possibility (Proverbs 23:7) •Luke 1:45 says, And blessed is she that believed: for there

 SEED OF TRANSFORMATION DAILY DEVOTIONAL                                           *BEING ON TRACK WITH GOD* *By Pastor E O Gabriel  19 August 2024:Share* SCRIPTURE: But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. *Matthew 6:33* •Our anchor Scripture makes it clear that if we seek the Kingdom of God and His righteousness first, all other things would be added to us. This means, making the Kingdom of God your life’s priority is key to Kingdom prosperity.  •Now, I will like you to take note of the following key points:  1. Your life is out of order when your priorities are out of order (Matthew 6:33).   •When you don’t know what is most important to you in life, your life will be out of order. That is to say, when your priorities are out of order, your life is out of order. God must be first in the life of a person whose life must be in order.  2. Until you get it right with God, you can never get it right in this life and in the

 SEED OF TRANSFORMATION DEVOTIONAL                                      *THE POWER OF THE BLESSING* *By Pastor E O Gabriel  18  August  2024: Share* SCRIPTURE: And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it: and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth. *Genesis 1:28.* •The Blessing of God has been confirmed to be one of the most powerful forces on the earth. In Scriptures, the Blessing of God is so powerful that it transformed the lives of people like Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, Job etc. Now, what is the Blessing?  *The Blessing is the supernatural empowerment of God unto maximal and optimal existence (Genesis 1:28).* •This means, the Blessing of God on the life of a person makes him to live life at optimal level. A blessed person cannot live a substandard and average life. A blessed person cannot live a life of mediocrity. This is bec

 SEED OF TRANSFORMATION DAILY DEVOTIONAL                                            *THE WEALTH IN WISDOM* *By pastor E O Gabriel  17 August 2024:Share* SCRIPTURE: The crown of the wise is their riches: but the foolishness of fools is folly. *Proverbs 14:24.* •The Scripture makes it clear that the Kingdom of God, through prosperity, shall be spread abroad (Zechariah 1:17). A major feature of the end time is the flow of supernatural resources for the purpose of global evangelization and impact (Haggai 2:8-9). Kingdom prosperity is a major agenda of God for the end time.  •Now, it has been confirmed that there is a connection between wisdom and wealth. The manifestation of wisdom is always the manifestation of wealth.  •In Genesis 41:39-44, we understand that Pharaoh saw the Wisdom of God in the life of Joseph. As a result, he made him lord over the land of Egypt and gave him vestures of fine linen, gold and rings (Genesis 41:42). This clearly shows that where wisdom abounds, wealth also

 SEED OF TRANSFORMATION DAILY DEVOTIONAL                                           *A WISDOM KEY FROM THE LIFE OF JOSEPH* *By pastor E O Gabriel 16 August 2024:Share* SCRIPTURE: …and Joseph brought unto his father their evil report. *Genesis 37:2.* ●It has been confirmed that wisdom is a critical asset for destiny fulfilment. Wisdom aids the fulfilment of life and destiny.  ●Now, one place where wisdom can be accessed is the Presence of God. Wisdom can also be learnt from the lives of those who walked with God. This is because walking with God is walking in wisdom. Star personalities of the Kingdom like Joseph, Nehemiah, Daniel, Esther, Moses, etc., were made by the Wisdom of God. So, there is a connection between stardom and wisdom in the Kingdom. ●In our study today, we shall be looking at a wisdom key from the life of Joseph. ●Joseph was the wisest man in his generation. His wisdom defeated the wisdom of the magicians of Egypt. So, it is important to learn from his wisdom. ●Now, one

 SEED OF TRANSFORMATION DAILY DEVOTIONAL                                          *THE COVENANT OF SERVICE* *By pastor E O Gabriel  15 August 2024:Share* SCRIPTURE: And ye shall serve the Lord your God, and he shall bless thy bread, and thy water; and I will take sickness away from the midst of thee. *Exodus 23:25* ●The Book of Isaiah chapter Forty-Three Verse Twenty-One makes it clear that God created us for Himself. This means, we are duty-bound to be dedicated to Him.  Matthew 4:10 says, ●Then saith Jesus unto him, Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve. ●This means, two major proofs of dedication to God are:  Worship and Service. A dedicated person is known by his worship of and service to God. So, a life that is not lived in worship and service to God is a life wasted for time and eternity.  ●Now, it is important to know that service in the Kingdom is not just an action but a covenant. Serving God is not just an

 SEED OF TRANSFORMATION DAILY DEVOTIONAL                                          *THE PROFIT OF FAITH* *By Pastor E O Gabriel  14 August 2024:Share* SCRIPTURE: For unto us was the gospel preached, as well as unto them: but the word preached did not profit them, not being mixed with faith in them that heard it. *Hebrews 4:2* •The Scripture makes it clear that faith is valuable. Faith is profitable. The Word of God will profit you, when it is mixed with faith. The Bible says:  •What doth it profit, my brethren, though a man say he hath faith, and have not works? can faith save him? James 2:14,  •Take note of, “What doth it profit…”.  •So, faith has profits. Faith adds value to life. This means, a great measure of value can be lost where faith is absent. Life can be practically valueless without faith. Life can be practically lacking in profit where faith is absent.  •The question is: what is the value or profit of faith? What value or profit does faith bring? •Faith enhances both the qu

 SEED OF TRANSFORMATION DAILY DEVOTIONAL                                           *BE A JOY CONTRIBUTOR* *By Pastor E O Gabriel  13 August 2024:Share* SCRIPTURE: But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was: and when he saw him, he had compassion on him, And went to him, and bound up his wounds, pouring in oil and wine, and set him on his own beast, and brought him to an inn, and took care of him. *Luke 10:33-34* •It has been confirmed that the nature of man is the nature of love because man was made in the Image of God who is Love (1 John 4:8).  •Man under-lives (that is, living under his potentials) and mis-lives when he attempts to live outside his nature.  •So, it is crucial to understand what love is, so we can walk in love and experience the benefits of loving.  Now, what is love all about?  •Today, we shall be looking at the fact that Love is about adding to the joy and fulfilment in the lives of others. •A person who is walking in love is someone I would call a

 SEED OF TRANSFORMATION DAILY DEVOTIONAL                                         *CONSIDER OTHERS* *By Pastor E O Gabriel  12 August 2024:Share* SCRIPTURE: But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was: and when he saw him, he had compassion on him, And went to him, and bound up his wounds, pouring in oil and wine, and set him on his own beast, and brought him to an inn, and took care of him. *Luke 10:33-34* *In computing everything is programmed to function according to a predetermined format. Similarly, the earth was programmed by the Creator to function based on a creative format – LOVE. The earth was formatted for love.*  •The increase in the level of wickedness and loveless-ness in the earth is a clear indication that the earth is absolutely malfunctioning. This is a clear deviation from the creative master plan.  •At a time like this, the need to remind us about our duty of love to one another cannot be over-emphasized. Therefore, it is necessary to understand what

 SEED OF TRANSFORMATION DAILY DEVOTIONAL                                           *MAINTAIN GOODWILL AND KIND-HEARTEDNESS* *By Pastor E O Gabriel  11 August 2024:Share* SCRIPTURE: But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was: and when he saw him, he had compassion on him, And went to him, and bound up his wounds, pouring in oil and wine, and set him on his own beast, and brought him to an inn, and took care of him. *Luke 10:33-34* *The Scripture has made it clear that God is Love (1John 4:8). And in the beginning, God created the earth. It means, in the beginning, Love created the earth. So, the earth was created by Love and it is meant to be operated by love.* •Unfortunately, we live in a generation where many people are bankrupt of love.  •It is important, therefore, to understand the major principles of love, that is, what love is all about.  •Now, what is love all about? •Love is about the maintenance of good will and kind-heartedness towards others. This is about w

 SEED OF TRANSFORMATION DAILY DEVOTIONAL                                          *SECRETS TO THE STRENGTH OF FAITH* *By Pastor E O Gabriel  10 August 2024:Share* SCRIPTURE: And it shall come to pass, if they will not believe thee, neither hearken to the voice of the first sign, that they will believe the voice of the latter sign. *Exodus 4:8* •In our previous studies, we saw that there are realms in God we can never experience without faith. And we also unravelled the mystery of faith.  •Today, we shall be looking at the three secrets to enhancing the strength of faith. 1. The Word of God.  •Reliable faith is Word-based faith. The Word is the food of faith (Acts 6:7).  ▪︎Everywhere there is Word increase, there would be faith explosion (1 Thessalonians 1:8, Hebrews 13:7). Those who possess the Word have faith that can be followed. The possession of revelation is foundational for faith.  2. The Knowledge of God.  •The Knowledge of God gives birth to strength and power (Daniel 11:32). W

 SEED OF TRANSFORMATION DAILY DEVOTIONAL                                           *THE PATH OF THE HOUSE OF JUDAH* *By Pastor E O Gabriel  09 August 2024:Share* SCRIPTURE: Also, O Judah, he hath set an harvest for thee, when I returned the Captivity of my People - *Hosea 6:11* *Judah is one of sons of Israel, Particularly known for his incurable desire to Praise God - Genesis 29:35. He is therefore known as the House of Praise.* Judah as a Nation had overcome three Powerful Nations that came against her through the instrumentality of Praise - *2 Chronicles 20* *The above Scriptures summarises the Path Judah will follow in life:* *(1)* The Path of Judah will not be a bed of roses but his challenges will not come to stay - *Exodus 14:13, Psalms 30:5* *(2)* Whoever is responsible for his Pains and sorrows shall not rejoice forever - Their joy will soon turn to sorrow - *Psalms 32:10* *(3)* The land of the enemy will not swallow him, he will return from the Land of Captivity - *Isaiah 51:

 SEED OF TRANSFORMATION DAILY DEVOTIONAL                                         *GOD CANNOT LIE* *By Pastor E O Gabriel  08 August 2024:Share* SCRIPTURE: God is not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do it? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good? *Numbers 23:19* •We have embarked on the journey of unravelling the mystery of faith from our previous studies.  •Today, we shall be taking this journey further. It is important to note that faith is confidence in the faithfulness of God borne out of a deep Knowledge of the Character of God. What is the meaning of that?  *A deep Knowledge of God’s Character of faithfulness is the birthplace of strong faith* (Numbers 23:19, Psalms 89:34-35). Simply put, knowing that God is faithful is a trigger for faith.  1 Samuel 15:29 says: •And also the Strength of Israel will not lie nor repent: for he is not a man, that he should repent.  •He is the Strength of Israel because

 SEED OF TRANSFORMATION DAILY DEVOTIONAL                                            *FAITH – SEEING WHAT GOD SAYS* *By Pastor E O Gabriel  07  August  2024:Share* SCRIPTURE: Holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience. *1 Timothy 3:9* •It was established in our study yesterday, that faith is a mystery. But it is a very important mystery that must not be allowed to remain a mystery because our spiritual worth and wealth are anchored on our faith (Hebrews 6:12).  •So, there are things that we can never access without faith. There are realms in God we can never experience without faith.  •The question then is: what is faith? Let us go further in our journey to unravel faith.  •Faith is seeing what God says.  •This means, God said it, you did not just hear it; you saw it. Where faith is concerned, what the Word of God says is not information; it is revelation (Habakkuk 2:1). •The story of the Ethiopian Eunuch in Acts 8:30-31 and 36-38 confirms that faith progresses from understan

 SEED OF TRANSFORMATION DAILY DEVOTIONAL                                          *UNVEILING THE MYSTERY OF FAITH* *By Pastor E O Gabriel  06  August  2024:Share* SCRIPTURE: Holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience. *1 Timothy 3:9* •The Bible identifies faith as a mystery. That is, something that could be difficult to understand. But it is a very important mystery that must not be allowed to remain a mystery because our lives, both in quality and durability depends on our faith (Habakkuk 2:4, Galatians 3:11). •The question then is: what is faith? Let us begin to unravel the mystery of faith. •Faith is judging Him faithful who has promised (Hebrews 11:11).  •Other people may accuse or suspect God, but people of faith judge Him faithful. *Every word is as good as the one who spoke it.* *The quality of a word is determined by the quality of the speaker.* *It was said that in a meeting some time ago, the speaker admonished the men to love their wives.* *Then, he asked them, “W

 SEED OF TRANSFORMATION DAILY DEVOTIONAL                                          *LIFE ABOVE HURT* *By Pastor E O Gabriel  05  August 2024:Share* SCRIPTURE: Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you. *Luke 10:19* *Altars have been known to be places of pronouncements and announcements – negative or positive. Pronouncements like, “From this day forward, in blessing I will bless you and everyone that rise against you I will curse.” And where it is evil altars, the pronouncements are negative.* •Altars are places of blessings or curses – where blessings are released or curses are invoked. It is important to know that altars affect welfare on earth. The altar of God prospers people while evil altars are against people’s welfare. *So, it is crucial to deal with evil altars. And in dealing with evil altars, one of the facts to know is that a child of God has the power over all the powers of