Dunamis Seeds Of Destiny 17 February 2026 Devotional By Dr. Paul Enenche: The Necessity Of Godly Character
TOPIC: The Necessity Of Godly Character (Seeds Of Destiny 17 February 2026)
SCRIPTURE: In all this Job sinned not, nor charged God foolishly. – Job 1:22
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: Your character directly influences the scope of your capacity and the weight of responsibility you can handle.
MESSAGE
From our anchor scripture, we can confirm that it takes a person with solid conviction and strong and godly character to stand firm in the face of adversity. Godly character is one of the most vital forces for life and destiny fulfilment.
Throughout the Scripture and across generations, individuals who made lasting impact were not just talented or gifted people; they were men and women of strong, godly character. Talent may attract attention and open doors, but it is character that sustains destiny.
Many people desire elevation, influence, and greater responsibility, yet they overlook the foundational requirement for a lasting promotion. God is far more concerned about who you are becoming than what you are achieving.
Character is not confirmed by occasional behaviour; character is confirmed by consistent behaviour. It is not who you are when people are watching; it is who you are when no one is there to applaud or correct you. The repeated actions, decisions, attitudes, and habits you embrace daily are what eventually form your character.
Godly character reflects the Nature of Christ in a believer’s life. It is expressed through integrity, humility, obedience, patience, faithfulness, and reverence for God. Without these qualities, even the most gifted individual will struggle to fulfil Divine purpose.
Please take note of the following:
- Character determines capacity.
The level of responsibility God can entrust to you is directly connected to the quality of your character. God does not place heavy assignments on a weak character because of inevitable collapse. Before God increases influence, He examines integrity. Before He grants visibility, He weighs humility. - Character transforms life.
Jacob had access to covenant promises, but his character limited the fullness of what God could entrust to him (Genesis 27:19). However, he encountered God and his character was transformed, his capacity was expanded. His name was changed to Israel, signifying a new identity and a new dimension of responsibility. This transformation did not merely change his name; it also changed his destiny (Genesis 32:10).
Samson was anointed, gifted, and empowered by God, yet his character was a major limitation to the exploits God destined him for. He carried divine strength but lacked discipline and crashed out of destiny.
Beloved, God never promotes anyone beyond their character. He never entrusts His glory to vessels that cannot carry it responsibly. If you desire to go far with God in life, you must submit your character to the dictates of God’s Word. Allow the Holy Spirit to shape your thoughts, habits and character. Embrace corrections, welcome discipline and choose obedience over convenience.
Remember this: Your character directly influences the scope of your capacity and the weight of responsibility you can handle.
ASSIGNMENT (S):
- Pray for God’s grace to grow in godly character, so you can increase in capacity and responsibility.
- Stay committed to developing and maintaining godly character.
PRAYER: Father, thank You for revealing the importance of character to me today. Help me, Lord, to grow in godly character so I can fulfil destiny and glorify You here on earth, Lord in Jesus’ Name.
FOR FURTHER UNDERSTANDING, GET THIS MESSAGE: THE CHALLENGE OF CHARACTER BY DR. PAUL ENENCHE
DAILY BIBLE READING: Judges 5-8
QUOTE: Your character affects your destiny, your habit affects your habitat. Culled from the book: Who Are You by Dr. Paul Enenche.
AMAZING FACT: Nigeria is Africa’s most populous country and the world’s sixth most populous.
PROPHETIC DECLARATION/WORD: Receive the grace for strong and godly character for a fulfilled life and destiny in Jesus’ Name.
Today’s devotional was written by Pastor Paul Enenche of the Dunamis International Gospel Centre (DIGC), headquartered at Abuja, Nigeria, with Pastor Paul and Becky Enenche, as the Senior Pastors. It is a power-packed arena where God’s Presence, Principles and Power are at work for the salvation, healing and restoration of human destinies and dignities.
