YOUR DAILY DOSE OF GOD

Good morning   Scripture reading: Psalm 107:1-9 Worship Song: I Look Down the Road and I wonder (Medley)   Meditation:      O wandering heart, driven by selfish desires, searching and meddling in things that displease the Lord, do not kick against the pricks. The pricks, also known as goads or cattle rods, are long pointed sticks used to guide or spur oxen pulling a loaded cart. The pricks keep the oxen humble, and if they began to rebel by kicking out at the pricks, it would result in the pricks being driven into their flesh, causing more suffering. Paul, whose name was Saul, like the ox, was rebelling against God. He was on his way to Damascus to persecute the Christians when he had a blinding encounter with Jesus. It is foolish and futile to resist God's will. It is much better to heed God’s voice, to listen, and to yield to the pangs of conscience. By resisting God’s authority, we are only punishing ourselves. Do not allow the spirit of stubbornness ...

Good morning  Scripture reading: St. Matt. 11:28-30 Worship song: Draw Me Closer   Meditation:      Are you shackled by a heavy burden? Is sin weighing you down? Why not surrender it all to Jesus Christ? To surrender means the act of yielding totally to one's will or giving up the possession of something, especially into the power of another. To surrender all to Jesus Christ means we have forsaken everything and have decided to live by His will. There is a point in every person’s life when they need to stop resisting God and yield and surrender to Him. When you forsake all and surrender your heavy burdens of unconfessed sin unto God, your heavy burdens will be lifted, and you will be set free. If iniquity is in your heart, put it far away from you and let God have his way. When we allow God to order our steps and direct us, our burdens will be lifted, and the raging storms will be calm and treacherous seas controlled. Surrender all to Jesus Christ and ...

Good morning Scripture reading: St. Luke 21:6-28 Worship song: If Not for Grace   Meditation:      There are various things taking place in society nowadays that are cause for concern. People are busy altering God's creation to satisfy their egos. We have seen the rapid change in events and the behavioral patterns of people that leave us astonished yet aware that these things must come to pass. Men are leaving the natural use of women, burned in their lust, men with men working that which is unseemly and the women doing likewise. More and more, there is evidence that people are enticed and blinded by worldly pleasures. They have become so consumed by unrighteousness, immoralities, covetousness, maliciousness, envy, hatred, and deceit that they do not realize they are governed by their reprobate mind. Idol worshipping and self-satisfaction have caused many to drift away from the commandments of God. They have become haters of God, unmerciful, despiteful, pro...

Good morning  Scripture reading: Joshua 24:14-15 Praise song: Mighty One   Meditation:      Joshua declared that all those within his household would serve the Lord. Joshua witnessed the power of Almighty God as he led the children of Israel through the wilderness, and therefore he was able to declare that he and his household will serve the Lord. Joshua encouraged the Israelites and advised them to serve the Lord sincerely, seek him earnestly, and forget about the gods whom their forefathers served. They had a choice to choose whether or not they wanted to serve the Lord. When you come in contact with the creator of the universe, the God who created you in His own image and likeness, you can't resist the desire to serve him wholeheartedly. Serving the Lord is an open invitation freely offered to all persons. No one can force you to choose whom you want to serve. However, remember, the choice you make today will determine your eternity. As you make you...

Good morning Scripture reading: St. Luke 18: 35-43 Worship song: He Will Carry Meditation:      When the blind man heard that Jesus of Nazareth was passing through Jericho, he cried out without fear for Jesus to have mercy on him. He knew he had a condition that only Jesus could fix. His concern was not about those who wanted to shut him up but about his deliverance. Giving sight to the blind and bringing people out of darkness into his marvelous light was the reason why Jesus came, and he did it willingly. Jesus came not for the righteous but to help sinners and grant them the peace of God. Jesus, the Light of the world, fulfilled the messianic prophecies of bringing freedom for prisoners of darkness and recovery of sight for the blind. There are many blinded by their sinful deeds, meddling in that which displeases God. There are those who are bound by addiction, deception, and indulging in iniquities, but if you cry out to Jesus, He will help. His overwhelming, ...

Good morning  Scripture reading: 1 Thess 5:16-28 Worship song: Pray On   Meditation:      1 Thess 5 reminds us to 'pray without ceasing'. Prayer should be our main priority. Daniel knew the importance of prayer, and so he prayed to God three times per day, even when the new law signed by King Darius forbid praying to any god or man unless they were praying to him. Jehovah God does not force us to pray or set limits about how often we pray, but we should take into consideration that prayer is the way to communicate with our Heavenly Father through the leading of the Holy Spirit. The decision to pray and how often we connect with God through prayer is a decision that each person should make. We also can determine what, when, and where we will pray. Many people have the concept that prayer is done only in the morning, at night, before meals, during church services, or when we are in trouble. Prayer can be done at any time and as often as possible. We shou...

Good morning Scripture reading: St. John 14:6-11 Worship song: The Way   Meditation:      Probe Ministry carried out a new survey in 2021, which revealed a shocking statistic showing more than 60% of born-again Christians between the ages of 18 and 39 believe that Jesus is not the only way to salvation. There is no record in the scriptures to prove that there is any other way we can receive salvation except through Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ told Thomas that He is the way, the truth, and the life, and no one can come to the Father but through Him. He is the only gateway to salvation. We are reminded in Acts 4:12 that there is no other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved, but through Jesus Christ. There is only one true God, and there is only one way people can reach God, and it is through our mediator, Jesus Christ (1 Timothy 2:5). Jesus Christ is the only Savior and Lord, and all people everywhere are called to place their faith, ho...

Scripture reading: Deut. 31: 6 Worship Song: I Will Fear No More Meditation: Fear is an unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous, likely to cause pain or a threat. Fear is often caused by unpleasant experiences or trauma. Fear has the power to paralyze people to the point where they are rendered incapable of doing anything or achieving anything. It is an overwhelming, disturbing force that has the power to sway, distort, and rupture the human mind. For most of us, it would be best if we never encountered fear a day in our lives. Fear does not come from God; it comes from Satan. The devil intends to keep us repressed by fear, to keep us from doing God’s will, and to keep us from being used by God. Fear will keep us from praying for someone and from believing that God can work a miracle in our lives. Fear will keep us from witnessing to others, afraid of what people might think or say. Fear will keep us from giving to God, afraid that we won’t have e...