YOUR DAILY DOSE OF GOD

Good morning Scripture reading: 2 Corinthians 1:1-8  Worship song: No More Pain   Meditation:      We all experience pain at some stage in our lives, whether physical or emotional. It is said that the fundamental purpose of both physical and emotional pain is to ensure survival and protection, serving as a vital alarm system that alerts the brain to actual or potential threats. Pain is an affliction we grapple with, even as we attempt to ignore it or deny its presence. Perhaps your pain is caused by a lingering sickness; broken trust; loss of a loved one; unresolved issues; financial difficulties; poor decision; or a demanding job that is draining your physical strength. While we may not always comprehend the reason behind our pain, every instant of pain serves a purpose.       Regardless of the origin of your pain, you can find solace in the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our tribulations. Your current struggles are no ma...

Good morning. Scripture reading: Exodus 3:1-20 Worship song: His Eyes Are On The Sparrow   Meditation:      After the death of Joseph and the passing of the King of Egypt, a new ruler began to reign who knew not about the role or affairs of Joseph. The new king, Pharaoh, ruled with an iron fist, instructing the taskmasters to afflict the Israelites and forcing them to work under oppression, but their cries did not fall on deaf ears. God heard the Israelites' cries. He knew their sorrows, and he saw their affliction, and he said he came down to deliver them out of the hands of their oppressors. God had revealed to Abraham that his generation would sojourn in a strange land for four hundred years, and there they would undergo great affliction. God assured Abraham that He would bring judgment on the nation of Egypt and deliver his generation from bondage. God was faithful to His promise.       You might have been praying constantly, pleadin...

Good morning Scripture reading: Psalms 139:13-16 Worship song: God's Masterpiece   Meditation:      When contemplating God's absolute Omnipotent power, one is often filled with sincere admiration and amazement. Every work of God exemplifies His divine strength and majesty. Although the full extent of God’s power remains beyond our comprehension, its intricate detail is evident in the vital function of every part of our bodies and the breathtaking beauty of nature. God knows every individual intimately and designs each person before conception with great care and love. We are fearfully and wonderfully made to fulfill a divine purpose.       Our bodies function as a highly coordinated team, with each member created to serve a specific, essential purpose and working harmoniously despite having different functions. Our bodies operate like a finely tuned machine, uniquely crafted by God for a critical function. While God’s complete power is bey...

Good morning Scripture reading: 2 Peter 3:9 Worship song: Give Me A Heart Like Thine   Meditation:      Every soul is valuable in God's eyes; your worth does not diminish or change based on wealth, talent, or worldly success. Jesus teaches us that an individual's soul is more precious than all the material wealth and worldly power. In the book of Ezekiel, God affirms that every human soul belongs to Him and warns that the soul that sins shall be cut off. It is not God's desire for any person to suffer spiritual destruction, but rather for all individuals to repent and attain redemption. Jesus posed a very profound question that truly commands our attention: "What will it profit us if we gain the whole world and lose our soul? Or what shall we give in exchange for our soul?"       We are precious because we were redeemed at a great cost paid by Christ our Redeemer. Therefore we must honour God with our bodies and souls which belong to Him...

Good morning Scripture reading: 2 Chronicles 33:1-16 Worship Song: No Foreign Gods   Meditation:      One thing that has characterized humans for centuries is their tendency to worship creatures and false gods rather than their Creator. Although many of us are serving God, we have not parted from our idols. We fail to realize that anything that competes with our love for God has become our idol. Anything that we place above God and cherish more than God has become our idol. Serving two masters is a conflict of interest. We cannot serve two masters effectively at the same time. We will be devoted to one more than the other, or we will love one and despise the other.       No deity, real or imagined, is to rival the one, true God. Through the lust of our hearts, we worship and serve the creature more than the Creator. Today, we have the opportunity to reflect and examine where our heart lies. If we are found guilty of erecting ungodly altars...

Good morning Scripture reading: St. Matthew 5:17-48 Worship song: Make It Right \\ Meditation:      Have you heard the saying that "things and time change, and what applied and worked for past generations does not work for today's generation"? Even if there is any truth to that, the Word of God remains unchanged; it never changes, and His law remains the same. The Constitution of Jamaica or any other country can be amended or appealed, but the Bible cannot be altered or revoked; its truth is permanent and eternal. As verse 18 states: "Till heaven and earth pass, not one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled. This clearly shows that God's law is unwavering and all generations are called to uphold it; they are expected to abide by and adhere to the word of God.       The Bible also teaches that to enter heaven, our righteousness should surpass that of the Scribes and Pharisees. These religious leaders appeared ...

Good morning Scripture reading: Philippians 3:12-15 Hymn: I am pressing on   Meditation:      The Apostle Paul, a highly influential witness of Jesus Christ and dedicated preacher of the gospel, faced numerous trials, suffering, and persecution. Despite imprisonment and persecution for spreading the gospel, he remained steadfast and committed to fulfilling his divine purpose. Paul continued his mission to serve, seek, and minister to those who needed to know about Jesus Christ. He was not afraid to venture into dangerous territories. He pressed on to the higher calling by doing God's will and completing his mission.       To press on or press ahead means continuing with a task or activity in a determined way, without allowing any problems or difficulties to stop, delay, or hinder you. Stay focused on your ultimate purpose and maintain your persistence, even when facing challenges. Consider it pure joy when you fall into divers temptation...