YOUR DAILY DOSE OF GOD

Good morning Scripture reading: St. Matthew 13: 53-58 Worship song: Cry of The Broken   Meditation:      The fear of rejection is a critical weapon that can paralyze our mental state. It can affect who we are and hinder us from moving forward to accomplish our God-given purpose. The fear of rejection can cause someone to avoid situations that might lead to potential rejection. Though you cannot prevent rejection, you can overcome it. Overcoming rejection depends on your beliefs, what you accept, and how you digest the views and opinions of others. Tearing down the stronghold of rejection is possible when you begin to acknowledge and accept what God's word says about your identity and who you are in Christ. When you know and accept that you are fearfully and wonderfully made by God in his likeness and image, loved, appreciated, and accepted by Him, you can quell the spirit of rejection.       Whenever you feel rejected, do not take it per...

Good morning Scripture reading: Isaiah 53 Worship song: I go to the rock   Meditation:      Do you remember the last time you felt rejected? You can display excellent leadership skills and may possess all the traits of an individual with great character and moral ethics and still experience rejection. Rejection is something that you might encounter daily depending on others' perspective of you. We may encounter rejection in relationships, among family members and friends, at our workplaces, at school, among our peers, and at church, etc. It can be painful and harsh, and it can stay with us for a long time. Unfortunately, this is something that none of us can avoid, as no one is exempt from the spirit of rejection.       Whenever you experience rejection, remember Jesus Christ, the Savior who came to redeem us unto himself, was also rejected. Jesus Christ, our King, was chastised, despised, ridiculed, and rejected by the people whom ...

Good morning. Scripture reading: Matthew 27:45-51 Worship song: If That Isn't Love Meditation:      One can only imagine the horrendous torture meted out to Jesus by the very people whom he came to serve. His parched throat and open wounds are evidence of the trauma and agony he endured. He was offered vinegar mingled with gall to numb the pain, but He refused it because He wanted to experience every single moment appointed to him by his Father. Vinegar mixed with gall is like a tranquilizer used by the Romans during execution to sedate those who are being crucified.       Just before Jesus took his last breath, he was again offered vinegar, not from a cup but a sponge, which he drank and then cried out with a loud voice; it is finished. Immediately after Jesus' crucifixion, the veil was torn from top to bottom, marking the beginning of the new covenant established through Jesus Christ and the ending of the old covenant, which was based on ritu...

Good morning Scripture reading: Matthew 22:1-14 Worship song: Worthy   Meditation:      To be considered worthy, one must have and demonstrate the qualities that merit recognition for the specific purpose to which they are called to serve. In the above Scripture, Jesus compares the Kingdom of Heaven to a king preparing a wedding celebration for his child with the desire to appease the invitees and make the experience a memorable event. Normally, preparation depends on the expected number of attendees, but as illustrated in the scripture, some invitees may cancel the invitation at the last minute without prior notice.       Jesus' wedding feast comes with an open invitation, and He is always graciously making appeals for us to join in the spiritual festivity, but many are too preoccupied with the cares and concerns of this world to heed the invitation and seek God's kingdom. If we continue to ignore the plea to come to the banquet hall, t...

Good morning Scripture reading: Ezekiel 36:24-28 Worship song: Clean Heart   Meditation:      God designed our bodies to naturally convert toxins into non-toxic substances, with the ability to excrete waste through various organs. However, poor lifestyle choices can hinder the body of its natural detoxification mechanism, potentially leading to health deterioration and various health issues. Similarly, when the toxicity of sin and iniquity accumulates, it can lead to the hardening of the heart. The attributes of a hardened heart are but not limited to pride, stubbornness, resistance to spiritual truth, and difficulty in recognizing and repenting from sin. The accumulation of sin can lead to separation from God, a decline in spiritual growth and well-being, a marred conscience, and a lack of compassion and forgiveness.       A heart full of sin cannot experience the joy and peace of the Lord. The heart cannot naturally excrete sins; it re...

 Good morning   Scripture reading: 1 Peter 3:17-19 Hymn: Rejoice and be glad   Meditation:      The hope of the believer's salvation lies in the fact that Jesus Christ once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that He might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the spirit. During the era of the Old Testament, the shedding of blood was a continual requirement for the atonement of sin, but this act of constant sacrificial offering was no longer necessary, for Jesus Christ became the permanent sacrifice for the sin of all people. Jesus Christ, who knew no sin, took on flesh to redeem us from the bondage of sin. He purchased us with his own blood. His crucifixion was not a result of crimes committed, or any laws broken by him but as an atonement for the remission of our sins.         The eternal One exchanged His eternal life for our death sentence. The infinite love of God is powerful; the ...

Good morning Scripture reading: Romans 5:1-11 Worship Song: Make Me Whole   Meditation:      I remember as a child, one of my favorite Easter telecasts was The Crucifixion, though I did not fully grasp the significance of it at the time. As I grew older, with guidance and edified teachers, I understood the profound significance of the shed blood of Jesus Christ. The revelation of his death, burial, and crucifixion has immensely transformed my life and deepened my appreciation for the greatness of God's goodness. Jehovah God is always trying to get our undivided attention, to free us from the bondage of sin, and to redeem us from our detainer. Jesus Christ desires to bring us to a place where we can acknowledge Him as our creator and our Savior.       In Jesus Christ, we find redemption through His blood for the forgiveness of sins, aligned with the richness of His grace. Jesus Christ took upon himself the punishment for our sins and iniq...

Good morning Scripture: St. Luke 8:22-25 Worship song: Keep the faith   Meditation:      Jesus asked the disciples a very important and significant question: Where is your faith? The disciples accompanied Jesus on his mission trips, yet they had little faith. They witnessed many miracles performed by Jesus Christ. They watched Him cast out demons, turn water into wine, heal the sick, feed a multitude with five loaves and two fishes, and raise the dead. One would think their faith would be unshakeable, but as we read in the above scripture, their faith was still weak. Though they travel with Jesus Christ, they do not fully understand His mission and purpose.       On their trip, sailing along the lake, they encounter a raging storm. As the fierce wind tossed the ship to and fro, they began to panic. At that time, their focus was not on Jesus' capabilities or His power but on the immediate danger imposed by the rising water. Instead of ask...