YOUR DAILY DOSE OF GOD

Good morning Scripture reading: Rev. 20:10-15 Worship song: The Old Rugged Cross   Meditation:      If you are thinking, like many others, that God will not destroy what he has created, you have the wrong concept. There is coming a day when we will all stand before God to be judged according to our deeds. 2 Cor. 5:10 clearly states that we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to what he has done, whether it be good or bad. In Matthew 13, Jesus Christ explained the parable of the tares to the disciples who did not understand His teachings. Jesus Christ declared what the kingdom of heaven is like.       He told them that at the end of the world, the angels shall come forth and sever the wicked from among the just and shall cast them into the furnace of fire; there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth. God Almighty knows all we have done and will do even befo...

Good morning Scripture reading: Isaiah 55:1-3 Worship song: Give Me You   Meditation:      Cotton candy, also known as fairy floss or candy floss, is a confection made from sugar, artificial coloring, and mostly air. This type of candy has no nourishment, but its sweet, sugary, tasty flavor melts in your mouth, stimulating your appetite to take another bite. This is a description of what cotton candy Christianity is like in the world today. The sermons are sweetly sugar-coated, entertaining, and appeal to one's thoughts instead of convicting the heart, and they are filled with self-satisfaction and gratification. These sermons are like food; they taste great but have no nourishment for the soul.  The church is quickly drifting away, twisting the word of God to suit their ungodly lifestyle, turning a blind eye to the diet of sin just to gain fortune, fame, and favor. These modern-style messages leave its ardent listeners with inadequate room for so...

Good morning Scripture reading: 2 Timothy 3:8-17 Worship Song: Thy word   Meditation:      A map is a visual representation of an entire area or part of an area, typically represented on a flat surface, and is used by everyday people for navigation and other useful purposes. Similar to a map, every child of God uses the BIBLE as a guide to navigate through the rough and smooth terrains of our life's journey. God has given us a written revelation about himself, his role, and our purpose in the world which can only be found in the Bible. The scripture was written to help us understand whose we are, what is required of us, and what we will endure for his sake.       The Bible is filled with truth, wisdom, exhortation, and encouragement for all God's people. It teaches us to overcome trials and temptation. It is a guide to lead us to our future destination. The BIBLE is profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training i...

Good morning Scripture reading: James 5:13-15 Praise song: Healer   Meditation:      Affliction is the state of being affected by something or someone that causes great distress, pain, or suffering due to adversities such as diseases, sicknesses, misfortune, etc. Afflictions exist all around us in various forms and severity, but God’s healing promises will always supersede our seasons of affliction. While you might at times experience some hard moments, never stop believing that God can deliver you out of all your afflictions.       Paul encouraged us to call upon the elders of the church whenever we are sick to pray fervently and perform the ritual of anointing with oil. When you are sick, you need reinforcement and faith-believing prayer warriors to help intercede on your behalf. The effectual and sincere prayer of a righteous man availeth much. Paul also encouraged us to pray when we are suffering afflictions and worship when we are m...

Good morning Scripture reading: Proverbs 3:1-8 Worship song: Order My Steps    Meditation:      One of the greatest affirmations of promise recorded in the scriptures is that those who honor and acknowledge the Lord in all aspects of their life, He will lead and direct the way. The Lord is the source of wisdom and knowledge, so we must trust his ways and plans and not rely on our perception. Acknowledging God starts with trusting Him and not trusting our own wisdom. To acknowledge God in all our ways is a process that begins with obedience and seeking to know more about his will by meditating on the scriptures and allowing his word to transform us.       When we put our trust in God, He will instruct us, teach us the way we should go, watch over us, and counsel us. We may not fully understand the path to which God directs us, and it may seem strange and complicated, but we have his assurance that his plans lead to salvation ...

Good morning Scripture reading: Isaiah 1:16-18 Worship song: Washed  in the Blood of the Lamb  Meditation:      In the above verse, the Lord was appealing to the people of Isaiah in Judah. They had rebelled against him and rejected his love, so he invited them to come and have a discussion with him about their scarlet and crimson-stained sin. He likened sin to scarlet and crimson, colors dyed that are not easily removed from the fabric they stain. Scarlet and crimson represent the visibility of a heart that is contaminated and stained with the graffiti of sin. Whereas wool and snow represent a righteous heart purified and cleansed by God. It takes the blood of the lamb, Jesus Christ, to purify and cleanse a sinner's heart that is stained with sin. The power of the Lord is demonstrated through purification to emphasize that no sin is beyond God's ability to forgive. The offer of forgiveness, purification, and cleansing was made possible by God and is extend...

Good morning Scripture reading: Psalm 1 Worship song: Rooted and Grounded   Meditation:      In the parable of the Sower, Jesus gave four different scenarios: the seed that fell on the wayside, the seed that fell on stony ground, the seed that fell among thorns, and the seed that fell on good ground. This parable represents the sower, the seed, and the soil. The sower is the person proclaiming the word, the seed represents the word of God, and the soil represents the heart of those who hear the word of God. The seed that fell on the good ground represents the believers who hear the word, accept it, and bring forth fruit.       The believers who are firmly anchored in Christ are like a tree planted by streams of water that yields its fruit in its season, and its leaf does not wither; whatever they do will prosper. Your acceptance of God's word is determined by the condition of your heart. Those who are not firmly rooted endure, but for a ...

Good morning Scripture reading: Philippians 4:6-7 Worship song: Fear is a Liar   Meditation:      Daily we confront fear, and it has the potential to rob us of our joy and peace if we allow it to overwhelm us. Fear, according to the dictionary, is the feeling of anxiety and agitation caused by the presence or nearness of danger, evil, or pain. This type of fear causes you to doubt God's goodness and power. This fear is not of God. God did not give us a spirit of fear but of power, love, and self-control. This type of fear will keep us from fulfilling our responsibilities and prevent us from doing the will of God. The word of God reminds us in Isaiah 41:10 to fear not and be not dismayed, for God is with us; he will strengthen, help, and uphold us with his righteous right hand. There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear. Fearing man is a dangerous trap, but when you fear the Lord, you are protected.       The fear of the Lo...