YOUR DAILY DOSE OF GOD

Good morning Scripture reading: St. John 8:31-36 Worship song: I'm Free   Meditation:      Isaiah, the messianic prophet, prophesied that the spirit of the Lord would be upon him who would be anointed to preach to the meek, proclaim freedom to the captives, and liberate those who are bound in prisons. The proclamation of the prophecy of Isaiah was declared fulfilled by Jesus Christ immediately after he read the scripture recorded in Isa. 61 to the Nazarenes (St. Luke 4:18-21). Jesus revealed to them that he was the Messiah, the one who came to deliver and rescue his people from bondage and the oppression of sin. Jesus came robed in flesh, not tarnished with sin or filled with blemish, but as the spotless lamb of God, holy and righteous, to redeem us from Satan's captivity.       Through Jesus Christ, all sinners are granted the same privilege to receive redemption and freedom from sin's dominion power. To be freed and have the peace of G...

 Good morning   Scripture reading: Colossians 3:18-24 Worship song: Withholding Nothing   Meditation:      To be submissive is the willingness to conform to authority or submit to the will of others obediently without putting up any resistance. It takes obedience, courage, and willpower to submit to someone in authority, especially if you are not the sole beneficiary. In the book of Jonah, Jonah refused to willingly submit to carrying out God's plan because he thought the people of Nineveh did not deserve forgiveness for their wickedness. God sent Jonah to the city of Nineveh to warn the people there and convince them to change their wicked ways, but Jonah disobeyed God's authority. Jonah instead took a ship and was heading for Tarshish when God intercepted his travel plans. The consequence of his action, though not detrimental, taught him a valid lesson. He obediently humbled himself and carried out the assigned task.      Througho...

 Happy New Year Scripture reading: Isaiah 40 Praise song: How great is our God   Meditation:      Knowing that God is great is the beginning of showing reverence and submitting to Him. Almighty God sits upon the circle of the earth, and the inhabitants are like grasshoppers; this depicts the greatness of our God. He also stretches out the heavens as a curtain and spreads them out as a tent to dwell in. We serve a mighty God, who can do the impossible things in our lives. He made the earth a dwelling place for all things He created. He gives power to the faint and strength to the weary. Jehovah God is greater than all other gods; he has no equal; nothing or no one can be compared to his matchless worth. He is sovereign over all creation; he rules over the earth, the sea, and the dry land. The Everlasting God is greater than all our problems and suffering. He does not faint or grow weary; his understanding is unsearchable. He is greater than we can ever ...

 Happy New Year   Scripture reading: St. Luke 18:15-17 Praise song: Jesus Love Me   Meditation:      Children are to be seen and not heard are the words I heard ever so often as a child. Children cannot voice their opinions or say anything, especially when adults are speaking. Children are often ignored and sometimes treated as insignificant. Children have needs too, and their purposes in society must be recognized. While Jesus was on His ministering mission on the coast of Judea, parents brought their children for prayer and blessings, but the disciples rebuked them. Maybe they thought that what Jesus was doing was only for the benefit of the adults or maybe they believe children have no need. Jesus, realizing what the disciples were doing intervened. Jesus told the disciples to allow the children to come unto Him, and forbid them not, for of such is the Kingdom of God. Jesus placed His hands on all the children and blessed them before He departe...

Happy New Year Scripture reading: 2 Timothy 3:14-17 Worship song: Thy Word  Meditation:      A master key is a key that gives you access to more than one door or locks within your organization. The Bible is the master key to our spiritual growth as a believer. It provides and sustains our spiritual life because it is alive. The Bible contains the word of God, which is quick, powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. The Bible contains the word of God vital, to judge the thoughts and intentions of our minds. It reveals to us our sinful nature and, therefore, convicts the hearts of those who read it. Believers rely on the word of God to instruct, empower, enrich, and bring about changes in their spiritual lives.       The Bible is an essential tool necessary to empower us, as it is filled wi...

Happy New Year Scripture reading: Psalm 27 Worship song: Through it all   Meditation:      The psalmist, David, was not free from trouble and haters. During his life, he had many enemies. Many rose against him, including King Saul, whom he had helped to defeat the Philistine giants who fought against Israel. David was not afraid of the host that encamped roundabout and against him, for he knew the God whom he served. Through it all, David trusted God and built a relationship with Him. David's only desire was to dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of his life. He trusted God and believed that He would shield him from all his enemies. Through it all, David learned to depend upon God and trust Him with his whole heart. Through it all, David triumphed over his foes. Through it all, David overcame trials and tribulations because he trusted and believed in God.       If we trust God with everything that we are going through, we can overc...

Happy New Year Scripture Reading: St. Luke19: 37-40 Worship Song: Bow Down and Worship Him   Meditation:      Should you ask a group of people what matters most in life, the responses would vary based on their perspectives. I'm sure the majority of the responses would be family, relatives, their jobs, relationships, good health, wealth, and/or happiness. But what should matter the most in life is worshiping God in the beauty of holiness with gratitude, humility, reverence, and awe. Worship changes everything. When Paul and Silas were bound in chains behind the prison wall, they worshiped, singing praises unto God. Their singing attracted the attention of heaven, and God intervened on their behalf. As a result of their adoration, the atmosphere shifted—the prison doors suddenly opened, and the chains that bound the prisoners were released (Acts 16). Another example of the result of the power of worship is recorded in 2 Chronicles 20. It is amazing what the p...

Happy New Year Scripture reading: 2 Timothy 3:1-5 Worship Song: Beyond the Surface   Meditation:      The surface is related to the outermost part or uppermost layer of something. If we are not rooted and grounded firmly in Jesus Christ, then we are considered surface Christians whose faith is skin deep. Such Christians only believe in God as long as their prayers and needs are met. One can consider such Christians as having a form of godliness but denying the power thereof. Those who have a form of godliness are those who make an outward display of religion, but inwardly they are ravening wolves. They present themselves as godly but have no deep spiritual connection. There is no power behind their religion, as evidenced by the fact that their lives are unchanged. They speak of God and live in sin, and they are fine with that arrangement. They will go to church and enjoy the worship session, but down deep they have not changed. They will profess to be Christi...