YOUR DAILY DOSE OF GOD

Good morning Scripture reading: Philippians 3:12-15 Hymn: I am pressing on   Meditation:      Apostle Paul was one of the most influential witnesses of Jesus Christ and a dedicated preacher of the gospel who endured trials, suffering, and persecutions. Though Paul was imprisoned and persecuted for spreading the gospel, that did not discourage him. He continued his mission to serve, seek, and minister to those who needed to know about Jesus Christ, and he was not afraid to venture into dangerous territories. He pressed on to the higher calling by doing the will of God and completing his mission. 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 bel...

Good morning Scripture reading: Titus 3:1-7 Worship song: Try a little kindness   Meditation:      As children of God, we should be mindful of how we treat those who are in the world, for we were once meddling in sin, doing all manner of evil until Jesus rescued us. There was a time when we were bound by our fleshly desires, but God. There was a time when we hardened our hearts and rejected the teachings of God, but God. We are saved, sanctified, and redeemed not because we are righteous but because of God’s grace and mercies. We were once debased and deprived by sin but are now saved, redeemed, and sanctified by His grace.       If we proclaim to be holy and righteous, the word reminds us that there is none righteous, no, not one, for all have sinned and come short of the glory of God, but those who received him are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Jesus Christ. If the grace of God should leave the best Ch...

Good morning Scripture reading: Matthew 8:23-27 Worship Song: In The Rock I Will Hide   Meditation:      One of the greatest weapons that the enemy uses to conquer us is the spirit of fear. The disciples became fearful and believed that they were going to perish when the storm transitioned from a peaceful, calm state to a boisterous state. Paralyzed by the invading force of the wind, they panic and rush to Jesus Christ for help. Fear can overshadow us with a thick cloud of darkness controlling our every move and decision. Unexpected crisis, negative impacts caused by changes in circumstances, or boisterous storms in life in the form of persecution, natural disasters, conflicts, disease, and ill health can create an atmosphere of wavering faith, uncertainty, anxiety, imminent fear, even in the fearless of believers.       We fear because our faith is weak and because we are not aware of the power of the God we serve. The Bible provides ve...

Good morning Scripture reading: Nehemiah 4 Praise song: Victory Belongs to Jesus   Meditation:      When Nehemiah received word from his brethren concerning the Jews living in Jerusalem, he fasted and prayed to the God of heaven concerning the afflictions and reproach they were undergoing at the hands of their enemies. Nehemiah was granted vacation leave from his job to go into Jerusalem and rebuild the wall that was broken and the gates that were burned. When Nehemiah and his team arrived in Jerusalem, they were confronted by Sanballat, Tobiah, and Geshem, who mocked and laughed at them to scorn. However, they were not daunted by their folly, for they had a task to accomplish. When Sanballat realized that Nehemiah had finished building the wall and that the Jews were now safe, he was wroth, took great indignation, and despised the Jews. After the work was completed and there was no more breach left therein, Sanballat, Tobiah, Geshem, and the rest of the en...

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...