YOUR DAILY DOSE OF GOD

Good morning Scripture reading: Philippians 3 Worship song: Draw Me Close   Testimony:      There was a time in my life when I did not understand fully what it meant to serve the Lord. I was drifting far from shore, yet still, I was searching for an anchor, to be at a place where I could find peace and rest for my weary soul. I was desperately searching for solitude and a better life. The life I once lived was no longer appealing. The things that I once found pleasure in I began to detest. There was this urge to know more about this Jesus who died for my sins, about His love and plans for me. On the flip side, there was also the desire for earthly gain and worldly pleasures. Sin is sweet and enticing, but when the hand of God is upon your life, what used to be sweet becomes bitter. The bottom line is that I was faced with two choices: the spiritual and the fleshly. Either I surrender totally to God Almighty and live by His commands or heed Satan and his coh...

Good morning It is of the LORD'S mercies that we are not consumed because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness. Lamentations 3:22-23 Worship song: All Because of Mercy   Let us pray:      Sovereign God, clothed in splendor and majesty, we draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in times of need. Lord, I am amazed by how you have shown us mercy. Father, we could have missed our way, fallen by the wayside, living as the scum of the earth, but it is all because of you that we are still standing undefeated. It is all because of your unmerited love, grace, and mercy that we who are so unworthy can stand in your presence. Lord, I am grateful to you for showing us mercy, and I pray that we will find it in our hearts to extend mercy and let it triumph over judgment. Almighty God, I am grateful that you are not a partial God but a God who is merciful and just, slow to anger, and ab...

Good morning Scripture reading: Exodus 3 Worship song: Destiny   Meditation:      There are many stories revealing Bible characters whose destiny demonstrates their purpose and how their purpose serves as their divine compass, pointing them toward God’s unique plan for their lives. The children of Israel were held captive by an oppressive ruler, but God's divine plan and purpose exceeded their circumstances, one that led them to their intended destiny. Abraham was chosen to be the father of many nations because of his obedience and his unwavering faithfulness to God. David worked as a shepherd boy but was later chosen by God to reign over his chosen people as king. Moses was a murderer, a tender of Jethro's flock, and became a great leader, leading the children of Israel out of bondage. And Joseph was sold to a slave master, falsely accused of a heinous crime, then moved from prison to Pharaoh's palace. A famous preacher once said that your destiny is not d...

Good morning Scripture reading: Romans 3:23-26 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, color, 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 Savior. 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...

Good morning Scripture reading: Matthew 18:21-35 Hymn: The Old Account   Meditation:      Jesus, in speaking to one of His disciples, explained to him the importance and merit of forgiveness. Jesus used the scenario of the king and the debtor to refer to kingdom expectation as it relates to forgiveness. The debtor and his household were to be sold to cover the debt he owed the king, but after much pleading and persuasion, the king had compassion on him and granted him additional time to clear his arrears. Being pardoned of his debt, he went on his merry way, rejoicing. Though the debtor received his request for a pardon from his master, his heart was hardened against those who were indebted to him. He refused to negotiate with his debtor and instead rendered unto him evil rather than kindness. This ought not to be so, for those who expect to be forgiven of their trespasses must likewise forgive those who trespass against them. If we forgive not our debtors,...

Good morning Scripture reading: St. Luke 22:55-60 Worship song: Calling My Name   Meditation:      During the feast of unleavened bread, with his disciples, Jesus informed his followers that the devil desired to sift Peter as wheat, but He prayed for him so he would not lose faith. Peter later crumbled in the face of pressure, valuing his safety over loyalty to his master. Peter's faith was put to the test, but he failed, hung his head in shame, and wept bitterly. Peter was chosen to walk daily with the Lord, yet at the appointed time, when he should stand with Jesus, instead, he became fearful of being prosecuted. He denied Jesus, not once but three times. Jesus, however, restored him fully, thus setting him on the path to be used powerfully. Peter gained his composure, rose up in victory, and did the master's will. When he was converted, he became the tower of strength for his brethren. Like Peter, many have denied Jesus Christ, not once, not twice, but man...

Good morning Scripture reading: 1 Peter 1:13-21 Worship song: Make Me Over Again   Meditation:      It appears that people are having trouble accepting their physical appearance. They place great emphasis on their appearance and will take drastic measures to achieve and accomplish their desire for a complete body makeover. Many are spending thousands of dollars to reconstruct their appearance by using Botox treatments. There is nothing wrong with enhancing our outward appearance because caring about our physique is self-love. But when a person goes to the extreme to change and modify what God has designed to suit their ego, it says a lot about their deprivation of personal self-esteem and lack of appreciation for God's creation. We do not need a physical body makeover; what we need is a complete spiritual makeover. Do not try to blend in with the world nor conform to the things of the world but be transformed by the renewing of your mind so that you may pro...

Good morning Scripture reading: 1 John 2:2-5 Worship Song: Without Him   Meditation:     There is a difference between knowing about someone and truly knowing someone. To know Jesus goes beyond just knowing his biography. It is more than knowing about the miracles he performed, more than just reading about him, listening to someone speak about him, or believing that he was a good teacher. It is more than gathering information about him. Knowing Jesus is not just a partial acquaintance but a deep, intimate knowledge. It is about having a personal relationship with Him and choosing to follow him.       Those who know Jesus put their faith in him, trust him, acknowledge their need for him, recognize him as the redeemer of sinners, accept him as their Lord and Saviour, and realize that they cannot do without him. Knowing Jesus is experiencing His love, His grace, and His mercy in our daily lives. Knowing Jesus makes you do things differently by chang...