YOUR DAILY DOSE OF GOD

 Scripture reading: Exodus 4 Worship song: Chosen Meditation: God chose Moses to lead the children of Israel out of the land of Egypt, where they were enslaved. Moses, however, did not consider himself eloquent enough to carry out this responsibility. Maybe he thought that by telling God about his challenges, his weaknesses, and his speech impediment, God would choose someone else. The anger of God was kindled against Moses, and he was frustrated with all his excuses. In his wisdom, God listened to Moses' concerns and provided reassurance. God assured Moses that he need not worry about what he should say to Pharaoh, for He would fill his mouth with words and teach him what to say. God knew that Aaron, the brother of Moses, was an eloquent speaker, so He chose him to accompany Moses to Egypt as the spokesman for the people. Aaron and Moses were handpicked by God to deliver the children of Israel out of bondage. God provided all they needed for their journey to Egypt. Moses and Aaron...

Good morning Scripture reading: Genesis 12-13 Hymn: God Will Take Care of You   Meditation:      Abram's story demonstrated his unwavering faith and obedience to God despite encountering trials and challenges. Abram, whose name was later changed to Abraham, was told to leave Haran and go to Canaan, the promised land. He did not question God's plan and purpose; instead, he obeyed and left his hometown, taking with him his family and nephew. Abram's journey was never without challenges. Being sent by God does not mean you will not encounter any difficulty, but God promises He will take care of you.       In Canaan, an unexpected famine hit the land, causing Abraham to flee and sojourn in Egypt to escape the devastating impact of the widespread food shortage. Though Abraham's wealth began in Haran, by the time he left Egypt, he had become very wealthy in cattle, gold, and silver.       Success does not come without hards...

Good morning Scripture reading: Matthew 11:1-10 Worship song: Expectations   Meditation:      Expectations can be the source of both frustration and disappointment. Our expectations most times do not happen the way we anticipated them. Often, we set high expectations in our relationships, our roles as parents, our jobs, and even in our spiritual lives only to find that reality does not always match our expectations. What we anticipate will happen and what actually occurs can lead to disappointment, but it can also bring unexpected joy when reality exceeds our expectations.       Consider John the Baptist, who prophesied about the coming Messiah and about his mighty works and miracles, but when he heard that the wondrous works had begun, he still questioned whether someone else was coming. This illustrates how our expectations can sometimes cloud our perception of reality. Human expectations often clash with God's divine plan.   ...

Good morning Scripture reading: St. John 21:15-22 Worship song: Modern Times   Meditation:      How deeply do you love Jesus and desire to fulfill his will? Are you willing to place your love for Jesus above your job, worldly possessions, and everything else? Jesus posed a profound question to Peter not just once but three times. This interaction was pivotal, as it allowed Jesus to reaffirm Peter's love and reestablish his ministerial role as a shepherd to his people. Jesus was impressing upon Peter the significance of his new role, emphasizing the vital importance of caring for the flock of Christ.      Even though Peter denied Jesus three times, that did not alter the love of Jesus Christ for Peter, nor did Jesus love him any less. For any person to serve in the capacity of ministry effectively, they must have agape love, compassion, mercy, a caring heart towards others, and abundant love for Jesus Christ. Only then will they be able t...

Good morning Scripture reading: Matthew 23:13-28 Worship song: Heal My Heart   Meditation:      The Scribes and Pharisees were influential role models known for their strict adherence to keeping the law of Moses. They were strict in adhering to rituals and traditional practices but failed to abide by God's commandments and will. Their outward religious appearance did not coincide with their inward spiritual state. The Scribes and Pharisees were criticized by Jesus for focusing on outward appearances and religious rituals while neglecting true godliness. Jesus rebuked them for hindering others from entering the Kingdom of God and for exploiting vulnerable widows while pretending to be devoted through lengthy prayers.       Many of us today are great pretenders, presenting ourselves as righteous among our fellow brothers, but in our private space, our lifestyle contradicts our professed faith. It is easy for someone working hard to keep up...

Good morning Testimony Come and hear, all ye that fear God, and I will declare what he hath done for my soul. Psalm 66:16 Worship song: God Will Work It Out   Testimony - God's Saving Grace      What a blessing to rest in the arms of Jesus, to be safe from all harm, just to know that he has saved me and, with his mercies, forgave me. Only a look at Jesus can turn you away from sin, protect you from the raging wind, and bring you salvation and eternal life. I was just like you, a weary traveler wandering down a road rough and dusty with the disdain of my ungodliness. I was searching for what the world could not offer. I was lost, I was condemned, and I was running out of time, but the Lord broke my chains, rescued my soul from the dark domain, and gave me his peace, and now I am rejoicing.       Satan had me blinded to the things of the Lord, chasing after vanity and earthly gain, but one day, I had an encounter that changed my perspect...

Good morning Day of prayer - Healing Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits: Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases; Psalm 103:3 Worship song: Heal Me O Lord Let us pray:      Heavenly Father, I come to you in the name of the Lord, believing in your power to heal and restore. Almighty God, I acknowledge that you were wounded for our iniquities, and by your stripes, we are healed. We seek you, Lord God, not only to be healed but also to establish a profound covenant relationship with you, our healer. Father, a wounded and contrite heart you will not despise, so we come to you with our broken spirits and wounded hearts. Lord, we need purification and cleansing of our hearts, bodies, minds, and souls.       We plead with you, Lord God, to remove our stony hearts and give us hearts of flesh. We are not exempt from affliction, but, Lord, we trust you to deliver us out of them all. We come to you, ...

Good morning Scripture: 2 Samuels 11 Worship song: Now Behold the Lamb   Meditation:      In a desperate attempt to cover his adulterous act, King David summoned Uriah the Hittite, urging him to return home to his wife. However, Uriah displayed extraordinary loyalty by choosing to sleep outdoors with his fellow soldiers. David realized that all his initial plans failed and resorted to a more drastic scheme. David wrote a letter and gave it to Uriah to deliver to Joab. Uriah obediently handed the letter to Joab, not knowing that the message he delivered would determine his own fate. Uriah, a very noble soldier, was ultimately sent to the forefront, where he lost his life defending his country.       The story might be ancient, but this issue still remains among us because there are still those who use their power and influence to betray and abuse the weak and vulnerable. Some believe they have dominion power over the lives of others and c...