YOUR DAILY DOSE OF GOD

Good morning Scripture reading: St. Luke 7:11-17 Worship song: I Will Serve Thee   Meditation:      Grieving the loss of a loved one can be one of the most painful experiences you will ever have to endure. Having to lay a loved one to rest, especially someone young, vibrant, kind, loving, trustworthy, and adorable, can leave you shattered and devastated. One can only imagine the emotional impact and sorrow experienced by the widow, who lost not only her husband, but also her only son.       The procession was no doubt a very mournful one as the widow bemoaned her only son while trying desperately to cope with the heart-rending impact of a tragic loss. She was accompanied by many supporters on her on her gloomy, mournful journey. Her mourning must have been thundering, for it caught the attention of Jesus, who came into the town of Nain with his followers just as the procession proceeded to the burial site. Jesus felt a flood of compassio...

Good morning Scripture Reading: Romans 8:36-39 Worship song: Keep On the Firing Line   Meditation:      As we listen to the news, read the headlines, and see what is happening within our nation and the wider world, it may appear as though Satan is in control, but it is not so. What we are witnessing are the prophetic fulfillments forewarned by the Lord before His return.       An unfamiliar spiritual battle is taking place that we have never witnessed or heard of before. Unusual reports of parents harming their children, an increase in suicide and homicide, the love of many individuals has waxed cold; confusion regarding identity, as well as ongoing wars, rumors of war, natural disasters, and diseases, all align with biblical prophecies. These signs serve as indicators that our redemption draws nigh; therefore, believers are admonished to remain vigilant and steadfast, continuing to stand firm and keep on the spiritual front lines. ...

Good morning Scripture reading: Matthew 26: 27-28 Worship song: O the Blood   Meditation:      Donating blood is a voluntary act in which individuals willingly participate to preserve and save lives. However, not everyone who wishes to contribute is permitted to do so due to medical regulations and health conditions. Blood donors must satisfy all necessary medical eligibility criteria and be in good health to prevent the transmission of bloodborne infections to the recipients.       Blood is vital for sustaining life; the life of every creature is in the blood. Consequently, when blood is shed and departs from the body, it signifies the termination of life. Blood also holds spiritual significance as a symbol of atonement. In numerous instances, it has served as a means of spiritual connection with God for the remission of sin.       In the Old Testament, the sacrifice of an unblemished, spotless, and non-defective (no...

Good morning Scripture reading: Exodus 1 Praise song: Victory belongs to Jesus   Meditation:      The primary objective of the adversary is to destroy humanity and prevent individuals from fulfilling their divine purpose. Pharaoh's strategy to eliminate all newborn male children born of the Hebrews was intercepted by the midwives. They deliberately disobeyed the king's command, not because they did not esteem him, but because they honored a higher authority than Pharaoh, whom they feared, the Creator of the universe.       There are still some Pharaohs among us whose assignment is to undermine and eliminate God's divine plan. However, they are unaware that God, the Almighty, all-powerful, Omnipotent, Omnipresent, Omniscient Creator, never permits his people to be overcome by the enemy unless He permits it. The enemy cannot and will not triumph over God’s plan; he will only be granted the privilege to afflict us if it is God's will, but n...

Good morning Scripture reading: 1 Corinthians 6:9-11 Worship song: Ready or not   Meditation:      Sin is defined as acting or behaving in a manner that does not conform to God’s character or commands. As it is written, whosoever sins transgresses against the law of God. Sin is an inevitable aspect of humans' lifestyle; however, to enter the Holy City, the New Jerusalem prepared for the righteous, one must be washed and sanctified in the blood of the Lamb. No individual bearing the stain of sin will be allowed to enter the New Jerusalem.       Heaven is a sacred place, filled with glory and grace. All within its gate are purified from defilement. Only those whose names are written in the Lamb's Book of Life will gain admittance through the pearly gate. To dwell in the mansion Jesus has gone to prepare, you must undergo spiritual cleansing from sin and have the life of Christ within, because sin is not welcome in the city of holiness....

Good morning Scripture reading: Romans 8:14-17 Worship song: God of a Second Chance   Meditation:      We were all created by God, the Creator, and are part of His human family by birth; however, to be part of His spiritual family requires a personal decision. Genuine children of God transform redemption and salvation. John 1:12-13 assures us that as many as receive Jesus Christ, He grants the authority to become the children of God, even those who believe in His name: born not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.       Galatians 3:26-27 confirms that all believers become spiritually united with Jesus through faith when they abandon their former identity and embrace Christ's character and righteousness. Additionally, Romans 10:9-10 states that if we confess with our mouth the Lord Jesus, and believe in our hearts that God raised Him from the dead, we shall be saved. For with the heart, one believes un...

Good morning Scripture reading: Galatians 5:16-26 Worship Song: Sin Doesn’t Live Here Anymore   Meditation:      The invasion of an unwelcome visitor, a rodent, captured my attention as it scampered across the floor, making its way toward the food pantry. After several unsuccessful attempts, we eliminated the rodent and then sealed the crack in the wall that it had used as its entrance. This reminds me of the little sins we turned a blind eye to, allowing them to creep into our lives and invade our hearts and minds.       Meddling in that which is forbidden feels right, but there are always consequences that follow. The sin that is attractive and sweet will eventually destroy us. The act of sin brings us great pleasure, but do not be deceived, for whatsoever a man sows, that will he also reap. He that soweth to the flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption, but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting. The pe...