YOUR DAILY DOSE OF GOD

Good morning Scripture reading: 1 Samuel 1:7-20 Worship song: I Will Wait   Meditation:      Prolonged waiting can often evoke physical discomfort and mental distress, particularly when uncertainty surrounds the wait. Prolonged periods of waiting may lead to increased anxiety, stress, frustration, and emotional exhaustion, especially when the surrounding atmosphere is laden with negativity. Today's scripture provides insight into Hannah's experience in the waiting room. She was deeply distressed by her inability to conceive and the persistent taunting from Peninnah. Nonetheless, her sorrow and barrenness compelled her to seek divine intervention through prayer at the Shiloh Temple.       Hannah encountered uncertainty, doubt, and despair, yet she remained steadfast in her faith, trusting in God's promises. The act of waiting is not solely measured by its duration, but rather by how it is perceived and endured. Waiting upon God can yield ...

Good Morning Scripture reading: James 5:7-11 Mediation song: Be Still My Soul   Meditation:      Patience is a vital attribute that enables individuals to maintain self-control during periods of waiting. It allows us to steadfastly and persistently pursue our long-term objectives, despite encountering various adversities. Although cultivating patience may be difficult, it is an invaluable skill that can be developed over time. This virtue empowers us to endure frustration, illness, pain, provocation, and financial hardships without succumbing to despair or irritability. Those who persevere through difficulties and trust in God's divine timing are better equipped to cope with life's struggles than those motivated by arrogance or anger.       As Ecclesiastes 7:8 reminds us, it is crucial to cultivate patience, depend on God's timing, and avoid the quicksand of pride. Upon reflection, we can recognize the extraordinary patience that Go...

Good morning Scripture Reading: Ephesians 4:30-32  Worship Song: Here's My Heart   Meditation:      A minister once said we mask bitterness as memory, defend it as justice, and store it as debt owed. Bitterness is like residue that builds up over time from accumulated anger, resentment, pain, or perceived unfairness, ultimately leading to unforgiveness. Consider bitterness as a plant with its leaves looking green but its root is rotting from fungal infection. Eventually, the entire plant will collapse. You can be called, gifted, and anointed, ministering and winning souls for the Kingdom of God, but still foster a heart of bitterness.       The Apostle Paul boldly urges us in Ephesians 4:31 to put away all bitterness and wrath. He further advises us to reject and renounce our former ways, which are tainted by sinful habits. The Holy Spirit will not manifest in a heart striving for bitterness and unforgiveness. Neither will he dwell ...

Good morning Scripture reading: Nehemiah 4 Worship song: The Battle Is Not Yours   Meditation:      Angels On The Wall is a nonfiction book by Pastor Wallace Brown and his wife, Mary, about their unexpected ordeal when they moved to a poverty-stricken area in Birmingham, England, to pastor at a synagogue where membership was rapidly decreasing. What they did not know before their arrival was that the church grounds were used by gangs and the home where they were to reside was used as the gang's headquarters. The gang was determined to intimidate and terrify them by hurling stones at the windows, burning the fence, and threatening to harm their children but their evil demise did not startle the pastor. The Browns, along with their children, and some congregation members circled the building multiple times, praying for divine angels to serve as protectors. The gang jeered and mocked, but one by one they retreated and gave up terrorizing the community.  ...

Good morning Scripture reading: St. Luke 3:1-16 Worship song: Spirit Of The Living God   Meditation:      There exists a clear distinction between water baptism and baptism of the Holy Spirit. John the Baptist boldly stated his mission to preach repentance and baptize with water, but also revealed that it is Jesus Christ who baptizes believers with the Holy Ghost and fire. Those who have undergone water baptism must also be filled with the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit serves as our guide, providing direction to those who actively seek God's will and submit to His word. The Holy Spirit operates within us, transforming our lives and empowering us to live in obedience to God.       In Acts 8, Philip boldly proclaimed and taught the gospel to the people of Samaria, who had been misled by Simon the sorcerer. Many believed in the gospel, including Simon himself, and upon professing their faith, they received water baptism. Although Simon belie...

Good morning Scripture reading: 1 Peter 1:18-21 Worship song: Ten Thousand Angels Cried   Meditation:      The initiated plan by God was a profound divine exchange: our sin and brokenness for the righteousness and holiness of Christ. Jesus, the sinless one, stood in the gap, willingly taking our punishment so that we could be made the righteousness of God. We were not redeemed with corruptible things but with the precious blood of Jesus Christ, predetermined before the foundation of the world for the remission of sin.       Although he was rich, Jesus became poor for our sake, so that we may be enriched through His sacrificial atonement. He bore the emotional scars of rejection and the physical pain of chastisement, carrying the weight of the world's sins. He endured a temporary separation from God to bridge the gap between God and humanity. This enabled us to reconcile with our Heavenly Father and develop a permanent relationship with H...

Good morning Scripture reading: Habakkuk 3:17-19 Worship song: Through It All   Meditation:      The prophet Habakkuk committed to rejoice in the Lord and the God of his salvation, even when his material possessions were lacking, and circumstances were adverse. His decision is a powerful declaration of faith, affirming that true joy and spiritual strength come from God and are not dependent on eternal circumstances. Habakkuk demonstrates that even when all earthly resources are depleted, he will continue to rejoice in the Lord, choosing to trust God’s sovereignty over his own struggles.       This is echoed by Apostle Paul who encourages us to always rejoice in the Lord, even if we have nothing. I will greatly rejoice in the Lord, says Isaiah, and my soul shall be joyful in my God; for he hath clothed me with the garments of salvation, and covered me with the robe of righteousness. When you encounter God, your happiness is no longer dete...