YOUR DAILY DOSE OF GOD

Scripture reading: St. John 14:1-6 Praise song: Jerusalem  Meditation: When you think about hotels, airlines, cruises, fine dining at restaurants, etc., making reservations comes to mind, right? To experience the services offered by these establishments and to be accommodated, you will need to book a reservation because, without it, you do not stand a chance. Every day calls are received from various persons requesting reservations with the desire to experience the ambiance and the services offered by these hospitality industries. Nonetheless, there is another reservation that many overlook and are not keen to book, and it is the open and available reservation with Jesus Christ. All of us can partake of and fully enjoy this service, which is offered freely to those who are willing to surrender to Him. We all need to book our reservation and accept the invitation offered by Jesus Christ so our names can be written in the Lamb's Book of Life. Regrettably, if you don’t reserve and c...

Scripture reading: Romans 3:19-29 Worship song: Bring Me Down Meditation: It is human tendency to place the rich, the famous, the hierarchy, and the scholars on pedestals, grouping them in a class above all others, but as created beings, we all have one thing in common, and that is we are tainted with sin. The world we live in classifies people according to race, colour, creed, cultural status, etc., but in reality, we are all equal in God's sight, created in His likeness and image. Regardless of human differences, whether you are among the upper-, middle-, or lower-class groups, we are all sinners in need of a Saviour. No matter our economic, ethnic, or social affiliation, we stand accused as disobedient and equally guilty sinners before our Creator. As part of Adam's race, we are all born spiritually dead in sin and at enmity with God. We are all condemned to die and have fallen short of the glory of God. Nevertheless, we are all granted the opportunity to break free from s...

  Scripture reading: Exodus 3:1-20 Worship song: His Eyes Is On The Sparrow Meditation: After the death of Joseph and the passing of the King of Egypt, a new ruler began to reign who knew not about the role or affairs of Joseph. The new king, Pharaoh, ruled with an iron fist, instructing the taskmasters to afflict the Israelites and forcing them to work under oppression, but their cries did not fall on deaf ears. God heard the cries of the Israelites. He knew their sorrows, and he saw their affliction, and he said he came down to deliver them out of the hands of their oppressors. God had revealed to Abraham that his generation would sojourn in a strange land for four hundred years, and there they would undergo great affliction. God assured Abraham that he would bring judgement to the nation of Egypt and that He would deli ver his generation from bondage. God was faithful to His promise. You might have been praying constantly, pleading to God to deliver you out of the hands of your ...

  Scripture reading: St. Luke 13:23-28 Song: If You Only Know The Blessings Meditation: Misplacing the key to your apartment/home can be frustrating and a surge of panic. I recently experienced what it feels like to be locked on the outside. As we approached the door and dipped in the bag to retrieve the key, there was no key; we were locked out with no way to get inside. I did not have my key and was relying on the other person to open the door, but unfortunately, she could not find it. Weary and tired, we stood waiting for assistance while hoping for a miracle. Finally, help arrived, and we were able to get inside. As I reflect on the day we were locked out, I think about the vast number of people who have locked God out of their lives. He is knocking and wants to come into your heart, but you will not let him in. Jesus is saying, Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If you hear my voice and open the door, I will come in and dine with you, and vice versa. Anyone who grants Jesu...

Scripture reading: 1 Peter 4:12-16 Worship song: Firm foundation Meditation: There are days when you might feel broken and empty. Some days you might be going through a season  of trials, temptations, and tragedies, but fear none of these things  which you shall suffer, and the Lord will reward you for your faithfulness. The trials we  face are only temporary setbacks. Amid such a temporary earthly season, we are to  draw strength from Jesus Christ, the source of life so we can be spiritually empowered.  Through your season of suffering and persecution, maintain your faith in God, draw  from the fountain of life freely and live boldly. Remain anchored and steadfast while on  the mission for God, knowing that your labor will not go unnoticed. Today, no matter  what your season brings, ensure it is well with your soul. Trials and temptations we have  to endure, but at the end of it all, remember your ship cannot sail if it is not anchored in...

Scripture reading: Philippians 3:12-15 Hymn: I Am Pressing On Meditation: Apostle Paul is among the most influential witnesses of Jesus Christ and a dedicated preacher of the gospel who endured suffering and persecution. Though Paul was imprisoned and persecuted for spreading the gospel, that did not discourage him. He continued his mission to serve and minister to lost souls. He pressed on to the higher calling by doing the will of God. To press on or press ahead means you continue with a task or activity in a determined way, and you do not allow any problems or difficulties to stop, delay, or prevent you. You might be going through your wilderness experience now but press on and look towards your higher calling. 2 Cor. 4:8-9 brings comfort and reassurance to those who believe in God. The verses are a reminder to us that we are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed. If you a...

Scripture reading: St. Matt. 7:13-14 Song: I Am Not Going To Hell  Meditation: The pedestrians waited patiently to cross the busy highway as vehicles sped along. No one attempts to cross for fear of being hit. As I watched the heavy flow of traffic, my mind drifted to the broad road that has no limitations, no restrictions, and no rules. I stood there visualizing the chaos on the broad road. I imagine the different types of sins that paved the street. I envision the busy street, bustling with activities and crowded with people enjoying the pleasures of sin. There you will find murderers, idolaters, whoremongers, drunkards, adulterers, dictators, the self-righteous, and even some church folks. Proverbs 16:25 states that there is a way that seems right to a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death. Not only is the broad road wide and crowded, but it is deceptive and leads to destruction. Numerous people become victims of eternal death statistics because they have c the chosen t...

 Scripture reading: Romans 7:14-25 Worship song: Sin Doesn't Live Here Anymore Meditation: Paul reveals to us in Romans chapter 7, the power of sin. He tried to do good, but each time he tried, sin took dominance. Paul says that God has already set him free from the law of sin and death (8:1). The fact that he received and accepted Jesus Christ as His Lord, he is no longer condemned. The smallest of our sins is costly—far more costly than any of us have ever imagined. Satan's greatest snare to any of us is a permanent detachment from God because of our sins. Satan sets the bait and hopes we will fall for it. When Jesus gave his life for the sake of sinners, the power of sin was defeated. Though we have sinned and fallen short of God's glory (Romans 3:23), when we accept the gift of God's grace, we experience God's glory as if we had never sinned. With all our scars, with all that is wrong with us, with all the terrible consequences our sin has laid upon us, God stil...