YOUR DAILY DOSE OF GOD

Good morning Scripture reading: Jeremiah 1: 1-10 Worship song: God All By Yourself   Meditation:      Jeremiah was divinely ordained by God and chosen to fulfill a crucial mandate, yet he initially thought he was unqualified. Jeremiah did not feel ready when God called him to be a prophet. All he would see was his incapability and his youthfulness, but God reassured him that it was He, God who qualifies the call. God promised Jeremiah that he would empower and fill him with words of wisdom to govern the nation. Furthermore, he commanded him to speak as he was instructed by him. We must understand God's calling is not about self-confidence but about our willingness to obedience to God. God promises to be with us every step of the way, and he always keeps his promises.       Beloved, if you feel inadequate in your calling, don't be discouraged, for God is with you and he qualifies the task. Consider Moses who had a speech impairment, yet h...

Good morning Scripture reading: Jonah 1 Worship song: The Church Triumphant   Meditation:      The incredible story in the book of Jonah is filled with powerful, thought-provoking lessons and reflection. Jonah, in his attempt to escape God's call, disobeyed his instruction and boarded a ship heading in the wrong direction. He was comfortable sleeping on the ship, enjoying the journey while those around him were experiencing turmoil.       Like Jonah's ship, our bodies serve as the temple of God, built with two decks: our heart and our mind. These are spaces where the word of God and the Holy Spirit dwell. Let us take delight in doing a daily self-check evaluation to identify the wrong passengers on board. Any unauthorized passengers residing in these areas that are blocking the operation of the Holy Spirit must be immediately released. Just as the sailors make serious decisions to procure their safety, we too must make some drastic decis...

Good morning  S cripture Reading: Esther 2 Worship song: Refiner's Fire   Meditation:      Esther cleanses herself before meeting King Ahasuerus, but our King, Jesus Christ purifies us to meet Him. Esther was subjected to twelve (12) months of purification using oil and incense before she was brought before King Ahasuerus. Still, only the efficacious blood of Jesus Christ purifies us and brings us into the presence of the King of all kings. Seven maids help Esther to get purified to meet King Ahasuerus, but God is the only one who thoroughly purifies us of all our sins and unrighteousness.       Ahasuerus delights in physical cleansing, but God takes pleasure in spiritual purification. Esther's beauty pleased the king, but our desire to live a holy and righteous life delights our Heavenly King. Esther could only go to her king when he summoned her, but there is no time slot, appointment required, limitation, boundary, or distance th...

Good morning Scripture reading: Exodus 12:37-42 Worship song: Faithful Pilgrim   Meditation:      The Lord God revealed to Abram in a vision that his descendants would become immigrants in a strange land and would be mistreated for 400 years, after which time He would send a deliverer to rescue them from bondage. God assured Abram that after that he would deliver them from their oppressors, and they would leave that country with great substance. The events that unfolded after Joseph's injustice and hardship created the circumstances that led to the Israelites' enslavement in Egypt.       After Joseph's death, the Israelites in Egypt continued to experience growth and prosperity, multiplying greatly. However, a new Pharaoh, who did not know Joseph, came to power. Concerned by their increasing numbers and strength, he enslaved them, forcing them to build cities and work under harsh conditions. This period of enslavement and hards...

Good morning Scripture reading: St. John 14:6 Worship song: Access granted   Meditation:      A password is a basic security mechanism comprised of a secret passphrase using a combination of alphabetic, numeric, alphanumeric, and symbolic characters. A password serves as a fundamental security measure, safeguarding access to systems, accounts, and information. Similarly, entry to God's kingdom is password-protected, allowing only those with the appropriate authority access. Jehovah God graciously makes this access available to anyone who earnestly seeks Him. Through the atoning sacrifice of Jesus Christ and acceptance of his death, burial, and resurrection, we are redeemed from the consequences of sin.       We are blessed to be sealed by his blood, which acts as our divine passcode. Embracing Jesus Christ as Saviour and Lord is the only means of achieving salvation and eternal life, thus granting us access to His Kingdom. Regrettable, m...

Good morning Scripture reading: Psalm 34:1-10 Worship song: Taste and See   Meditation:      You might have heard countless testimonies proclaiming the goodness of God. However, without a personal encounter with His power and sovereignty, you may find it challenging to give God the praise He truly deserves. A genuine relationship with God enables us to comprehend the significance of trust and reliance upon Him. If you have never experienced barrenness or profound sorrow that leads you to cry out to God, you may not understand what it means to foster deep appreciation for His goodness.          When you depend on the Lord to supply your needs according to his riches in glory, you will sincerely magnify Him and boast of His goodness. Witnessing God's miraculous power will help strengthen and deepen your faith, fostering trust and total reliance on his divine healing and deliverance. Embracing the unconditional love of God empower...

Good morning Scripture reading: Psalms 62:5-12 Worship song: Dependable God   Meditation:      Today we joined together in vibrant celebration, honoring our nation's incredible journey from British colonization to the joy of self-governance. It is a day of jubilee where communities and families unite to reflect on our rich culture, history, and the amazing achievements we have accomplished as a nation. As Jamaicans, both at home and abroad, let us take a moment to recognize that while we celebrate our independence, we joyfully acknowledge our dependence on God.       Our true strength and guidance come from relying on God rather than solely on our own abilities or understanding. It is in surrender to Him that we find our purpose and direction. Dependence on God begins with recognizing his sovereignty and trusting in his perfect plans for us. We solely depend on Jesus and abide in him for without him we can do nothing. His grace is s...

Good morning Scripture reading: St. John 8: 1-11 Worship song: At Your Feet   Meditation:      The Scribes and Pharisees presented a woman to Jesus Christ, accusing her of adultery. They anticipated that Jesus would endorse her punishment by stoning which was the accepted consequence for such a sin. However, Jesus responded by inviting the one without sin to cast the first stone. Acknowledging their own guilt and embarrassed by their folly, her accusers slowly walked away, unable to condemn her in the presence of the Lord. This story highlights the human tendency to recognize the faults and mistakes in others yet fail to address their own iniquities and imperfections.       As communicated in Matthew 7 we must examine and address our own sins, make our slates clean before attempting to assist others with their transgressions. We cannot accuse others while sin resides within us. After all the accusers left, and there was none to condemn h...