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Breaking Protocol

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Good morning Scripture reading: St. John 5: 1-9 Worship song: Oh It Is Jesus   Meditation:      At the Pool of Bethesda, a large crowd of individuals with disabilities gathered, seeking healing through its water. They believed that when the water was periodically stirred, the first person to enter would be restored. However, this belief fostered a system favoring the swift and the fastest and the able over those most helpless.       In this environment of despair, a man who had been an invalid for 38 years was confined by his limitations and the helplessness of those around him. When Jesus encountered him, he disregarded the popular belief about the water and extended immediate grace, commanding the man to rise, take up his mat, and walk.       This narrative exemplified that our salvation originates from the Lord, not from rituals or human endeavors, and that our circumstances do not constrain God's Omnipotent power....

Living Yet You Are Deceased

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 Good morning Scripture reading: Romans 6 Praise song: Jesus, He Rescued Me Meditation: You might enquire, 'How can I be living, but deceased?' Living a life detached from Christ entails being in a state of spiritual death. Anyone who has not accepted Jesus resides in a condition of spiritual brokenness and exists outside of God's grace. This ultimately results in damnation and separation from God, leading ultimately to eternal death if reconciliation is not achieved. The most profound meaningful purpose in life is attained through committing one's life to Jesus Christ, for without Him, we are hopeless. If you find yourself in a state of spiritual death due to trespasses and sin, and consumed by sinful nature, God had the power to redeem you. The wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ. By choosing to follow Jesus Christ, sin will no longer control your life, for those who accept Christ, will be provided with a banquet table spre...

I Can Only Imagine

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Good morning Scripture reading: Revelation 4:10-11 Worship song: I Can Only Imagine   Meditation:      Bart Millard, born December 1, 1972, is an American singer and songwriter, renowned as the frontman of the multi-platinum Christian rock band MercyMe. The Biographical film 'I Can Only Imagine' narrates his true life story, which focuses on his abusive childhood, a shattered football dream, his father's terminal illness, and the profound spiritual miraculous redemption of his abusive father. In grappling with the loss of his father, Bart expressed his grief through the iconic song "I Can Only Imagine,"   envisioning the heavenly peace his father was experiencing.       Apostle contrasts the limitations of human perception by affirming Isaiah's prophetic declaration that human eyes, ears, and minds cannot fathom the glorious destiny God has prepared for those who love Him. Jesus has gone ahead to prepare a place for us, promising th...

Present Your Bodies

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Good morning Scripture reading: Romans 12:1-3 Worship song: All To Jesus I Surrender   Meditation:      It is tempting to be drawn to the world's dazzling attractions which are designed to appeal to our natural desires. Rather than conforming to the glamorous patterns of this world, we are called to offer our lives as a living sacrifice. Through the continuous renewal of our minds, we resist worldly temptations and gain the spiritual strength to discern God's good and perfect will.       Apostle Paul urged believers to surrender total control of our lives to God including our actions, desires, time, and physical well-being, placing everything on the altar. Living a sanctified, set-apart, pure life that honors God requires a daily commitment. It goes beyond mere convenient service. It is a commitment that requires us to surrender our brokenness, hidden thoughts and actions, secret plans, ambitions, and comforts to Him. When we relinquish ...

Thou Art Loosed

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Good morning Scripture reading: St. Luke 13:11-17 Worship song: My Shackles Are Broken   Meditation:      For eighteen long years, she was weighed down and bound by an unseen adversary, unable to lift her head or help herself. Yet, in her deepest struggle, the rulers of the synagogue offered no comfort, only rigid rules. But where religious leaders saw an inconvenience, Jesus saw a daughter of God. With a heart of pure compassion, He shattered her chains and set her free from her infirmities. Her liberation angered the synagogue leaders who expressed deep resentment, demonstrating that they valued their religious traditions over a human being's miraculous healing. I      n this self-centered society, so frequently, individuals' desire for personal comfort keeps them from noticing the struggles of the hurting people before their very eyes. If you are hurting, take courage knowing that Jesus specializes in the brokenhearted. When a challenge fe...

Wait I Say, On The Lord

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Good morning Scripture reading: James 5:7-11 Worship song: I Will Wait For You   Meditation:      Patience is a virtue cultivated over time through waiting for a promise to be fulfilled. However, not all individuals possess the gift of patience. Farmers understand patience, understanding firsthand that a harvest cannot be rushed. They rely mostly on timely seasonal rains and divine favor, as they patiently wait for their crops to reach maturity for harvest.       After sowing the seed, the farmer must endure a period of quiet anticipation, a season of growth during which the crops develop to produce fruit. In the same manner, empowered by the Holy Spirit, believers in Christ, are called to wait patiently upon God's timing, exercising endurance much like a diligent farmer.       For believers, a season of waiting signifies a time of expectation during which we anchor our hearts in God's promises. We nourish our souls w...

Serve The Lord With Diligence

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Good morning Scripture reading: Colossians 3:23-24 Worship song: I Will Serve Thee   Meditation:      Ministers such as Paul and Timothy understood the purpose of their calling, and therefore they labored assiduously to fulfil and accomplish their mission. They remained steadfast in the face of persecution and adversity. Paul and Timothy were resilient and unwavering, even amid opposition, in pursuing their objectives. There was no conflict of interest, favoritism, or partiality as they diligently discharged their responsibilities.       To serve diligently and fulfill God's will, we must seek to understand our calling, value it, and remain steadfast and passionate in our appointed assignments. A calling to serve requires commitment, dedication, and fervency even when faced with persecution and negative criticism. Matthew 5 reminds us that blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the Kingdom of heaven. As...

The Faith Test

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Good morning Scripture reading: Hebrews 11 Worship song: Give Me Faith   Meditation:      Our faith is tested more frequently than we often realize. Every day, we move forward with hope, stepping into an uncertain future with high expectations, yet we seldom know how our efforts will unfold.       When confronted with a decree forbidding prayer, Daniel persisted in trusting God openly and he was subsequently delivered from a den of hungry lions. David courageously faced the Philistine giant, Goliath, not knowing whether he would defeat him or what the outcome would be; however, with unwavering faith, he confronted him and secured victory for Israel. By faith, Noah obediently constructed a large ark to save his family, despite having never witnessed rainfall. Exercising faith, Rahab received the three spies into her home and hid them safely, disregarding her personal safety.       Hebrews 11 reminds us that faith is th...