YOUR DAILY DOSE OF GOD

Good morning Scripture reading: Matthew 1:1-16 Worship song: There Is Power in The Blood   Meditation:      The genealogy of Jesus Christ's human ancestry recorded in Matthew includes those whose lifestyle was characterized by acts of immorality, unholy living, and dishonorable conduct. Jesus did not descend from a perfect, holy human race, he entered a race that was broken, defiled by sin, and in need of a redeemer. His ancestors were not solely righteous, but defined by imperfections. The family tree features stories highlighting a lineage of sinners rather than purely righteous prominent figures.       Based on the Biblical accounts in the books of the Kings and Chronicles many of Jesus ancestors in the royal bloodline of Judah were worshipping pagan gods, engaged in witchcraft, blood sacrifice, divination, enchantments, and trusting unfamiliar spirits. These acts are an abomination unto the Lord and must be broken. Today, our generat...

Good morning Day of Testimony  - Heartfelt Appreciation   Come and hear, all you that fear God, and I will declare what he hath done for my soul. Psalms 66:16   Praise song: Love Lifted Me   Personal Testimony:      Decades of commitment to God and walking in faith did not prepare me for the deeper revelation of the magnitude of suffering Jesus endured on my behalf. I thought I knew the cost of my redemption, but I have only just begun to understand and deeply appreciate the depth of Jesus’ suffering. Realizing Jesus died for my sins was enough to bring me to my knees, but truly understanding the brutal agony He endured for my redemption has left me stunned.       I was deeply moved by the intensity of His sacrifice, as reenacted in the film "The Passion of the Christ." Seeing the severity of His sacrifice has strengthened my faith and deepened my gratitude. While reading about Jesus' crucifixion provides a visual pict...

Good morning - Day of prayer   Heal me, O LORD, and I shall be healed; save me, and I shall be saved: for thou art my praise. Jeremiah 17:14 Worship song: Healing and Deliverance Prayer: Salvation, Healing, and Deliverance Let us pray: Heavenly Father, I come before You in the mighty name of Jesus, acknowledging You as our Sovereign Lord and King. I repent of the sins that easily beset me, surrendering them all to you, Lord God.       Into your hands, O God, I commit my loved ones who have not yet received you as Lord. I pray, O God, that Your Spirit will take captive their thoughts and hearts, revealing Your truth and guiding them toward Your perfect will. I pray, Almighty God, that they will confess that you are Lord, turn from a life of earthly pleasure, and accept your gift of salvation and redemption. May they recognize that there is no other name under Heaven given among men than that of Jesus Christ, through whom they can be saved.  ...

Good morning Scripture reading: Matthew 28:18-20 Worship song: Go   Meditation:      Jesus before choosing his apostles spent the entire night praying to God on the mountain. Jesus seeks divine guidance before making crucial life decisions, emphasizing a reliance on prayer and faith in God. At daybreak, He called his followers together and from them chose twelve whom he named Apostles. He ordained them specifically to send them out with authority over unclean spirits, sickness, and to minister to lost souls.       Following his resurrection, these apostles except for Judas the Iscariot, received the great commission from Jesus to travel the world, charging them to preach the gospel to all nations, and impart his teachings to all people. However, he commanded them to remain in Jerusalem until they were empowered by the Holy Spirit before embarking on their divine mission.       Following the baptism of the Holy Spirit ...

Good morning Scripture reading: St. John 3:14-21 Worship song: Reckless Love   Meditation:      A person's life can be impacted by negative environmental influences resulting in choices that divert from God's divine principles. But no amount of self-justification can validate our sinful habits in God's eyes.   There is an issue when we live outside of God's will, because any desire that seeks to satisfy only fleshly, selfish choices provokes God. God does not have an issue with us making choices, nor does he forbid us from loving persons of the same gender, for He has commanded us to love our neighbor as we love ourselves, which is the second greatest command. What God has an issue with is when we entangle ourselves with persons of the same gender and indulge in promiscuous relationships. God has an issue when we choose to compromise his command and oppose his will by displaying love in a manner that irritates him.       Any type of...

Good morning Scripture reading: Psalms 22:1-18 Hymn: Nailed to The Cross   Meditation:      During his earthly ministry, Jesus underwent human suffering. He was intimately acquainted with physical limitations such as hunger, thirst, and pain. He suffered deep emotional anguish such as betrayal, rejection, hatred, loneliness, and sorrow. He was despised and rejected by men; a man of sorrows, and acquainted with much grief. He experienced hunger and thirst during his 40-day fast and on the cross. Jesus was rejected by his hometown, abandoned by his disciples during his arrest, and forsaken while enduring the punishment for our sins.       He experienced extreme physical torture including flogging until his skin was separated from the flesh, a crown of thorns pierced his head, and nails were driven through his hands and feet. Jesus bore the emotional pain of spiritual separation from the Father, abandoned by his closest disciples, denied by...

Good morning Scripture reading: Acts 2:1-4 Hymn: The Comforter Has Come   Meditation:      Before ascending, Jesus assured His disciples He would not abandon them, promising to send the Holy Spirit, the Comforter. He instructed them to remain in Jerusalem until they were equipped with divine power from heaven to fulfill their mission to preach the gospel. This instruction and their obedience led to the events of Pentecost in Acts 2, where they were filled with the Holy Spirit while they were in the temple, praising and worshipping God. Jesus promised that for those who love and obey Him, the Father would send the Holy Spirit to dwell within them forever, acting as a counselor who teaches truth and brings Christ's words to remembrance.       The Holy Spirit, referred to as the Spirit of truth, abides within believers as a counselor, teacher, and helper, providing wisdom and guidance in all truth, distinguishing between truth and fals...