YOUR DAILY DOSE OF GOD

Good morning Scripture reading: Deuteronomy 31:1-8 Worship song: Fear Is a Liar   Meditation:      When he was chosen to lead the Israelites to the Promised Land, Joshua experienced anxiety and uncertainty, fueled by fear, which undermined his leadership abilities. More than once, Joshua was reminded of the divine order to be strong, courageous, and not be afraid, for the Lord God will be with him wherever he goes. (Joshua 1:9; Joshua 8:1; Joshua 10: 8) Our anxiety when we explore unknown territory stems from a natural fear of the unpredictable, much like Joshua's journey into the new land.       However, if we trust in the Lord and do not lean on our limited understanding, He will direct our path. Though Joshua was fearful, he obeyed the Lord's command by demonstrating strong leadership and faith leading the Israelites to victory. We can find assurance in the promises of the Lord to strengthen and uphold us with his righteous right hand...

Good morning Scripture reading: Matthew 5:5 Worship song: Let The Peace Of God Reign   Meditation:      It is difficult to maintain your composure and remain calm, gentle, and peaceful among those who display hostile and arrogant behaviour. Still, we must possess the attributes of the fruit of the Spirit, which serve as evidence to prove that we are truly children of God. While Jesus sat with the multitude and his disciples, he taught them about the beatitudes and the reward of possessing such qualities. One of the beatitudes that are important in the life of a child of God is having the spirit of meekness. Meekness is an attribute of the Saviour that is desperately needed today. It is a spiritual gift obtained through the Holy Spirit. Those who possess such qualities have a humble attitude that expresses wisdom, self-control, patience, and a calmness that is not easily provoked.       Being meek does not mean you are a coward, it shows ...

Good morning  Scripture reading: 2 Peter 1: 1–10 Worship song: Worthy   Meditation:      In addition to staying pure from worldly corruption and being diligent, Peter's letters outline several specific attributes of good stewardship. He advised us to add these attributes to remain fruitful and fertile. He describes a process for developing spiritual maturity. His guidelines instruct believers to adopt Christ-like characteristics intentionally, behave in a righteous and godly manner, utilize their gifts to serve others, practice cheerful hospitality, and remain humble.       We must actively use the resources God has given us to guide our actions and achieve our purpose. The more knowledge we have of God, the closer we get to Him, and the more we learn to apply the steps necessary for spiritual growth, of which the greatest attribute that we need to obtain is love. When we forsake all to follow Christ, the word of God empowers us and...

Good morning Scripture reading: Psalms 107:23-308 Worship song: We Give Thanks   Meditation:      What was intended to be a relaxing Thanksgiving retreat turned into a harrowing ordeal when James Michael Grimes mysteriously fell from the Carnival Valor into the Gulf of Mexico on the night of November 23, 2022. After gaining consciousness in the ocean, Mr. Grimes survived by treading the water for approximately 20 hours before being rescued by the U.S. Coast Guard. Mr. Grimes testified that it must have been a supernatural power that kept him afloat while he was unconscious and also after waking up stating that he was not able to float on his own with assistance.       If you encounter difficulties and see no apparent solution, remember that God is a God of impossibilities. When you pass through waters, God assures us He will be with us; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow you: when thou walk through the fire, you shall not be...

Good morning Scripture reading: Acts 27 -28 Worship song: Survivor   Meditation:      On November 8, 2018, Nichole Jolly, a Surgical Nurse was on shift at the Adventist Health Feather River Hospital in Paradise when the Camp Fire broke out. Once all patients were safely out, Jolly fled the facility in her own car. Trapped in thick, choking smoke and flames, Jolly called her husband to share what she thought were her final words. Urged by her husband to get out and run to save her life, she abandoned the car and ran on foot through a perilous landscape of collapsing power lines and burning trees.       Despite surviving multiple near-death experiences and suffering from minor blisters and singed clothing, Jolly chose to return to treat other fire victims. The biblical account of Apostle Paul's shipwreck and Nurse Nichole Jolly's experience reflects an unwavering courage to protect the vulnerable in the face of peril, accompanied by miracu...

Good morning Scripture reading: Isaiah 40:28-31 Worship song: His Strength Is Perfect   Meditation:      Spiritual weakness refers to the profound exhaustion that results from attempting to navigate life's challenges by relying solely on our own understanding and limited human effort. The Apostle Paul's acknowledgment of his own weakness confirms that true human strength derives entirely from complete reliance on God. Recognizing our spiritual and physical limitations prompts us to shift our focus from our own independence to relying entirely on God's divine strength.       As the Creator, God grants power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increased strength. Conquering spiritual weakness is possible not by our limited strength but when we rely on divine strength from the Eternal God who gives to all liberally. The Psalmist affirms that human endurance has its limits; however, in our deepest moments of exhaustion, when we f...

Good morning Scripture reading: Philippians 4:8 Worship song: Whatever Is Lovely   Meditation:      A proper spiritual diet is essential as it provides vital benefits that will fuel the mind, safeguard our thoughts, and promote long-term physical and mental well-being. It is necessary to maintain a healthy spiritual diet rooted in God’s Word to foster spiritual growth and strength. The Bible functions as a spiritual filter, guiding individuals to replace toxic, anxious, or unwholesome thoughts with truth and peace thereby preventing believers in Christ from becoming weak and weary.       Spiritual nourishment is obtained through daily reading and meditation on scriptures. You can consciously choose wholesome, uplifting thoughts and intentionally filter your meditation by focusing on things that are holy, true, just, honest, pure, and lovely. Apostle Paul encouraged us not to be conformed to this world: but to be transformed by the renewi...