YOUR DAILY DOSE OF GOD

Scripture reading: St. Luke 12:16-21 Worship song: Jesus, my treasure Meditation: The parable of the rich man is a very intriguing story, one that we should give close and thoughtful attention to every detail. The rich man lived a luxurious life, had more than he could manage, and planned to build new barns to store his earthly treasures to sustain him for many years. His plan was to live a comfortable life, cherish his possessions, and enjoy the fruits of his labour. He was not concerned about his life because he had all he needed to maintain his lifestyle. He was not concerned about the well-being of his soul either, for his heart was focused on his earthly treasures. Like many these days, the get-rich-quick mentality has driven them far from God. We find many today flaunting their wealth, but be not deceived because earthly gain cannot secure you a place in God's kingdom. Solomon had more wealth than any man ever had, yet he confessed that all was just vanity and vexation of spi...

 Scripture reading: St. Mark 4:35-41 Hymn: Will Your Anchor Hold Meditation: It is said that man's extremity is God's opportunity, but how many of us, when we encounter disaster, remain calm, relaxed, steadfast, and humble? Like the disciples, many of us forget the God we serve when we are faced with a crisis. We become so fearful that we forget the power of God and forget that He is in control. Our first reaction is to worry and fret. The disciples went with Jesus on countless mission trips, travelling from place to place, and had first-hand encounters. They have seen the miracles he performed and witnessed his powers. They have seen his capabilities, but on this particular day, while they were traveling via sea, they were gripped by fear. Thinking that the raging storm was boisterous enough to sink their ship, they became so fearful that they immediately woke the master from his sleep. The power of fear can drive a wedge in us that causes us to doubt the power of God. So when...