Seeds Of Destiny Devotional 8th January 2026 – Rebellion – a Pathway to Sorrow.

I once heard a story from Bishop Wale Oke about his experience at a programme he went for in Kano many years ago. A woman who had been trusting God for the fruit of the womb for thirteen years also attended that programme. According to Bishop Wale Oke, the Spirit of the Lord told him, “Tell the woman that if she can obey her husband, she will be pregnant.” Bishop Wale Oke told the woman what the Spirit of the Lord said.

No prayer was offered. Thereafter, the woman went home and began to submit to and obey her husband. That was how the yoke of barrenness was broken. She conceived and gave birth to a child.

This story confirms that there are certain character traits in a person that can hinder their fulfilment in life and destiny. There is a character that makes winners, and there is a character that makes losers.

Rebellion is a major character trait that makes losers in life. Rebellion made queen Vashti one of the greatest losers on earth (Esther 1:10-20). Rebellion is a character trait that anyone who wants to fulfil destiny must never possess or manifest. Rebellion, insubordination, or lack of submission to constituted authority is a losing character. The Bible says that rebellion is like the sin of witchcraft (1Samuel 15:23).

Rebellion is one of the greatest weaknesses of many people. Most women find it difficult to submit to their husbands who are the major symbol of authority over their lives after God. Most employees find it difficult to submit to their employers. Some pastors rebel against their general overseer. Rebellion positions a person for destruction.

Now, the inability to apologise is a twin brother of rebellion. In the Garden of Eden, when Adam and Eve disobeyed God, and God meted out His judgement on them, one would have thought that Adam would plead, “O God, this punishment is too much for us, please, have mercy on us, Sir.” But nothing like, “I am sorry,” came out from Adam or Eve, so God drove them out of the garden.

The reverse was the case with Cain. Cain killed Abel, his brother. And God cursed him, “A vagabond, a fugitive shall you be. You will be moving from place to place, restless, homeless and placeless (Genesis 4:10-12 Paraphrased). Cain told God, “My judgement is too much for me. Yes, I killed my brother, but my punishment is too much for me. Anyone who sees me shall kill me.” (Genesis 4:13 Paraphrased). You know what God did after Cain’s plea? He placed a mark on the forehead of Cain. God seemed to have said, “Though I have judged you, no one will kill you. You killed your brother but since you are remorseful, you are preserved (Genesis 4:15 Paraphrased).

Did you know that Cain built a city afterward? Cain who was supposed to be a vagabond, built a city. He got married and was established with children. He had a family because he was remorseful.

The truth is, when a man cannot say, “I am sorry,” sorrow is the outcome.

Beloved, if you want to have a future with God and men, avoid the spirit of rebellion. Be humble enough to apologise to God or man whenever you go wrong.

Remember this: Rebellion, insubordination, or lack of submission to authority is a losing character.

ASSIGNMENT(S):

1. Resist the spirit of rebellion; don’t allow it to settle in your life.

2. Promptly apologise to people once you offend them.

3. Ask God for mercy if you have done any wrong in His sight.

PRAYER: Lord, examine me, if there is any spirit of rebellion or insubordination, deliver and purify me, Lord. I shall fulfil my destiny, Lord, in Jesus’ Name.

FOR FURTHER UNDERSTANDING, GET THIS MESSAGE: LOSING CHARACTER AND WINNING CHARACTER BY DR PAUL ENENCHE

DAILY BIBLE READING: Genesis 36-40

QUOTE: Every time a person disobeys God, He or she has agreed to abort destiny. Culled from the book, DEADLY ENEMIES OF DESTINY by Dr Paul Enenche.

AMAZING FACT: Polar bears have black skin under their white fur to absorb heat from the sun.

PROPHETIC DECLARATION/WORD: Receive deliverance from the spirit of rebellion today in Jesus’ Name.