YOUR DAILY DOSE OF GOD

Good morning Scripture reading: Isaiah 40: 28-31 Worship song: We've Got The Power   Meditation:      Although exhausted, weary, and faint from fighting, Gideon and his 300 men continue to pursue their enemies. This small, vigilant group, according to Judges 7, used only torches, jars, and trumpets to confuse their enemies' territory, leading to a massive victory. Rather than relying on their human strength they trusted in God's supernatural power. Apostle Paul testified that when he was weak, he was made strong, as God’s power was made perfect in his weakness. He further assures us in 2 Corinthians 12, that the weary find rest and strength in God’s divine grace.       We are reminded in Psalm 46, that God is our refuge and strength. Sometimes we get overwhelmed, burdened, and cast down by the cares of life, but we are reminded that there is hope for the weary. Jesus extends an invitation to cast our cares upon Him for He cares for us. H...

Good morning Scripture reading: Genesis 28:10-22 Worship Song: The Lord My God   Meditation:      Following a divine promise revealed through a dream at Bethel while fleeing from Esau, Jacob made a conditional vow to God. He pledged that if the Lord would be with him, provide protection in unfamiliar territory, sustain him with necessities, and enable him to return safely to his father, he would fully embrace the Lord as his God and consecrate the stones he had anointed as a place of worship. Additionally, he committed to offering a tenth of all his blessings back to the Lord as an act of thanksgiving. The covenant established by the Lord and Jacob's declaration marked the turning point in his life.       Having returned from Haran with substantial prosperity, Jacob honored his vow by building an altar at Bethel. He commanded his household to renounce idol worship, discard all foreign gods, purify themselves, and dedicate their worship t...

Good morning Scripture reading: Psalm 51:7-12 Worship song: Clean Heart   Meditation:      In accordance with safety protocols to prevent illness, it is advisable to regularly sanitize, disinfect, and wash our hands. Equally important is keeping our hearts clean and pure. Our heart, however, does not need physical cleansing but spiritual cleansing. Our heart reflects our true inner nature. Jeremiah 17:9 reminds us that the heart is deceitful above all things and desperately wicked, who can know it? Consequently, it requires divine purification.       We must diligently guard and nurture our heart, which is the source of our thoughts, emotions, and actions. We must be vigilant and careful about what enters and takes root in our hearts, by preventing negative influences from inevitably shaping our lives. Matthew 5:8 says, Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. Although the inner workings of our hearts may remain hidden...

Good morning Scripture reading: 1 Samuel 1:7-20 Worship song: I Will Wait   Meditation:      Prolonged waiting can often evoke physical discomfort and mental distress, particularly when uncertainty surrounds the wait. Prolonged periods of waiting may lead to increased anxiety, stress, frustration, and emotional exhaustion, especially when the surrounding atmosphere is laden with negativity. Today's scripture provides insight into Hannah's experience in the waiting room. She was deeply distressed by her inability to conceive and the persistent taunting from Peninnah. Nonetheless, her sorrow and barrenness compelled her to seek divine intervention through prayer at the Shiloh Temple.       Hannah encountered uncertainty, doubt, and despair, yet she remained steadfast in her faith, trusting in God's promises. The act of waiting is not solely measured by its duration, but rather by how it is perceived and endured. Waiting upon God can yield ...

Good Morning Scripture reading: James 5:7-11 Mediation song: Be Still My Soul   Meditation:      Patience is a vital attribute that enables individuals to maintain self-control during periods of waiting. It allows us to steadfastly and persistently pursue our long-term objectives, despite encountering various adversities. Although cultivating patience may be difficult, it is an invaluable skill that can be developed over time. This virtue empowers us to endure frustration, illness, pain, provocation, and financial hardships without succumbing to despair or irritability. Those who persevere through difficulties and trust in God's divine timing are better equipped to cope with life's struggles than those motivated by arrogance or anger.       As Ecclesiastes 7:8 reminds us, it is crucial to cultivate patience, depend on God's timing, and avoid the quicksand of pride. Upon reflection, we can recognize the extraordinary patience that Go...

Good morning Scripture Reading: Ephesians 4:30-32  Worship Song: Here's My Heart   Meditation:      A minister once said we mask bitterness as memory, defend it as justice, and store it as debt owed. Bitterness is like residue that builds up over time from accumulated anger, resentment, pain, or perceived unfairness, ultimately leading to unforgiveness. Consider bitterness as a plant with its leaves looking green but its root is rotting from fungal infection. Eventually, the entire plant will collapse. You can be called, gifted, and anointed, ministering and winning souls for the Kingdom of God, but still foster a heart of bitterness.       The Apostle Paul boldly urges us in Ephesians 4:31 to put away all bitterness and wrath. He further advises us to reject and renounce our former ways, which are tainted by sinful habits. The Holy Spirit will not manifest in a heart striving for bitterness and unforgiveness. Neither will he dwell ...

Good morning Scripture reading: Nehemiah 4 Worship song: The Battle Is Not Yours   Meditation:      Angels On The Wall is a nonfiction book by Pastor Wallace Brown and his wife, Mary, about their unexpected ordeal when they moved to a poverty-stricken area in Birmingham, England, to pastor at a synagogue where membership was rapidly decreasing. What they did not know before their arrival was that the church grounds were used by gangs and the home where they were to reside was used as the gang's headquarters. The gang was determined to intimidate and terrify them by hurling stones at the windows, burning the fence, and threatening to harm their children but their evil demise did not startle the pastor. The Browns, along with their children, and some congregation members circled the building multiple times, praying for divine angels to serve as protectors. The gang jeered and mocked, but one by one they retreated and gave up terrorizing the community.  ...