YOUR DAILY DOSE OF GOD

Good morning Scripture reading: 1 Peter 2:1-3 Worship song: My worship   Meditation:      Being spiritually malnourished indicates a deficiency in the essentials our spirit needs for growth and strength. Just as our bodies require adequate nutrition, our spirit man demands sustenance from God to function adequately. When we neglect our spiritual diet, we risk becoming weak, weary, and disconnected from our faith. Spiritual malnourishment can result from inadequate intake of the divine nutrients needed to nourish our spirits. This situation has led to many becoming weaker and weaker in their faith.       Many Christians experience spiritual malnourishment because they neglect prayer, fail to spend time in the word, and do not meditate on God's teachings. A lack in any area of our spiritual life can lead to feelings of hopelessness, decreased faith, and loss of trust. To be spiritually nourished we must commit to daily meditation on the wo...

Good morning Scripture reading: Revelation 3:19-22 Worship song: May I Come In Meditation:      How many times have you knocked at a closed door, expecting an answer or to be welcomed inside? Knocking is not just a polite gesture; it is a respectful and courteous request for entry into someone else private space. Jesus used the gesture of knocking to alert the Laodicean church that their heart was not aligned with his will. The Laodicean church grew lukewarm, caught up in self-righteousness, and vanity effectively shut Jesus out. When Jesus stands outside the door knocking, he is extending an invitation to each of us. He calls us to actively seek him; to open our hearts and receive him so we can experience the fullness of his presence.       By inviting Jesus into our hearts, we open the channel for closer fellowship and a deeper, intimate relationship with him. It is our responsibility to open the door to our hearts and welcome Jesus. He will no...

Good morning Scripture reading: Ephesians 6:1-9 Worship song: Teach Me to Obey Meditation:      The Apostle Paul, in his sixth epistle to the Ephesians, is directed at the household and how believers should live their lives in light of salvation. His message specifically addresses the responsibility within the family structure, urging respect, obedience, and adherence to instructions. Paul highlights the essential role of instilling biblical principles, particularly encouraging fathers to guide their children with love and wisdom.       Children are encouraged to honor and respect their parents, aligning their behavior with godly authority. Children's obedience to parents and servants to their masters should be motivated by the desire to honor God and live by his precepts. Likewise, the master should treat their servant with respect, justice, fairness, and kindness, knowing they have to answer to their heavenly Master. Let your conduct be honor...

Good morning Scripture reading: Genesis 50:14-22 Worship song: Cry of The Broken   Meditation:      The life of Joseph gives a testament to the sovereignty and grace of God to those who live faithfully and righteously. Joseph was hated and rejected by his brothers. He was sold to the Ismaelite slave traders, who then sold him to Potiphar. Nonetheless, the favor of the Lord was upon Joseph. God elevated him to power as part of His divine plan to save his people from famine. Joseph became Pharaoh's advisor and second in command. Jesus, our high priest, was also despised and rejected by men, yet it did not alter or cancel the significance of his ultimate mission.       The impact of human rejection can be heart-rending and deeply emotional, but it will not diminish our value in God's eyes. No matter what your circumstances may be, be reassured that all things work together for good for those who love God and who are called according to his ...

 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...