Pastor E O Gabriel

 SEED OF TRANSFORMATION DAILY DEVOTIONAL                                         *WHEN HE TURNS THE CAPTIVITY* *By Pastor E O Gabriel  13 September 2023* SCRIPTURE: When the LORD turned again the Captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream - *Psalms 126:1* Our God has a thousand and one ways of delivering a Man from his troubles. When Peter was imprisoned, He sent His Angel into the Prison to set him free. He did nothing against those who put him in Prison - *Acts 12:5-11* In our Anchor Bible Text above, the Bible says, when the Lord turned again the Captivity of Zion... He did not just set Zion free, but transferred the bondage to those who were responsible for the bondage of Zion. He turned the bondage from Zion to their enemies. The enemies of Zion began to feel the heat they put on Zion. When the Lord set Daniel free from the den of lions, those who put him into the...

 SEED OF TRANSFORMATION DAILY DEVOTIONAL                                            *THEIR HATRED FOR YOU: A BLESSING IN DISGUISE* *By Pastor E O Gabriel  12 September 2023* SCRIPTURE: But as for you, you meant evil against me; but God meant it for good, in order to bring it about as it is this day, to save many People alive - *Genesis 50:20* Joseph was hated by his brothers because he was loved by Jacob, their father. They hated him the more for his two (2) dreams of Greatness.  *Let us consider the effect of their hatred:* *(1)* They took from him the coat of many colours which was a Gift from his father. *Lesson:* Father stands for the Past, Spouse stands for the Present, while Children stands for the Future. *When the coat from his father was taken from him, they taught him that you have to empty yourself of the Past to enter into your Future.* - *Isai 43:18-1...

  *TEENS AND ROLE MODELS. 4 AND TAKE NEW TERRITORIES.*                                         There are various types of role models, and young people should be aware of them since they play various roles in their lives and help them make sound decisions.   A positive role model is someone whose accomplishments, behavior, and value system you want to emulate. They share your values, and you want to replicate their models.   A reverse role model is someone whose success and inspiration you admire, but you do not agree with their value system. This one teaches you a lesson, and you shun their way of life. This one checks all the boxes, but their value system is nothing to write home about.   If you look attentively, you will notice that emulating their behavior is not in your best interests. As an example, consider a classmate who is incredibly clever but smokes....

 SEED OF TRANSFORMATION DAILY DEVOTIONAL                                       *MY HIDING PLACE* *By Pastor E O Gabriel  11 September 2023* SCRIPTURE: You are my Hiding Place; You shall Preserve me from trouble; You shall surround me with Songs of Deliverance. Selah - *Psalms 32:7* Satan with a great wrath walks about like a roaring lion seeking whom he may devour.  *To be Preserved from attacks and not be a Prey to the devil, one needs a Hiding Place.* *1. One can make a Man his Hiding Place.* When Sisera was running away from Barak, he went and hid himself in the house of Jael, while he was sleeping. Jael's wife killed him and Jael invited Barak to see Sisera's dead body.  How unreliable and deadly man can be as a Hiding Place - *Judges 4:18-22* *2. Men also make idols their Hiding Places.* But the Bible says their sorrows shall be multiplied that hasten after anothe...

 SEED OF TRANSFORMATION DAILY DEVOTIONAL                                              *WHAT TO REMEMBER WHEN TEMPTED TO GIVE UP* *By Pastor E O Gabriel  10 September 2023* SCRIPTURE: Remember Lot’s wife - *Luke 17:32* Life is full of Challenges including Physical Challenges like life threatening sicknesses and diseases.  Marital Challenges like loneliness, delay in child bearing, coping with a stubborn and uncooperative spouse, coping with disobedient children etc. Financial Challenges like inability to meet one's Financial Needs, living in debts, losing Investments etc  Emotional Challenges like living in fear and worries, being troubled by demons, sleeplessness etc. Spiritual Challenges like inability to Pray and discern issues Spiritually etc. As Believers, whenever these Challenges arise, we Pray, Fast and do all that we know we can do. Most often, w...

 SEED OF TRANSFORMATION DAILY DEVOTIONAL                                          *CONFRONT YOUR FEAR* *By Pastor E O Gabriel  09 September 2023* SCRIPTURE: And the LORD said unto Moses, Put forth thine hand, and take it by the tail. And he put forth his hand, and caught it, and it became a rod in his hand: - *Exodus 4:4* God was sending Moses from Midian to Egypt, for the Deliverance of the children of Israel from the hand of Pharaoh. Moses needed a Sign to convince everyone that he was sent by God. God asked Him what was in his hand, he answered, 'a rod.' He was asked to drop the rod and it turned into a serpent. He saw the serpent and fled - *Exodus 4:3* He fled for fear but the Lord told Moses to put forth his hand and take it by the tail. Invariably, God was asking him not to run away from his fear but to confront it. *Whatever you don't confront, you won't conquer and...

  *TEENS AND ROLE MODELS 3.*                                         Mindset is another factor that influences the choice of a role model. Their thinking has a significant impact on who they choose as their role model. There are two types of mindsets at work here. It's either a growth mindset or a prevention mindset.   The growth mindset is concerned with achieving goals, whereas the prevention mindset is concerned with avoiding tragedy.   The growth mentality is demonstrated by young people who regard themselves as active learners who attain and accomplish goals through diligence and perseverance.If their attitude or approach to life is to avoid difficulty, challenge, or undesirable outcomes, they are more inclined to seek out people who can teach them avoidance tactics.   This could include cheating on tests or abusing drugs or alcohol to avoid dealing with li...