YOUR DAILY DOSE OF GOD

Good morning Scripture reading: 1 John 4:4-6 Worship song: Praise His Name   Meditation:      The social environment significantly influenced our development and how we deal with adversity. Whatever we are exposed to and whoever influences us can positively or negatively impact us. Our coping mechanism depends on our personal habits and the impact of the people we surround ourselves with. God does not govern our choices. He has given us the power to choose.       We must recognize when our decisions are harmful and have the wisdom to choose a different path. Redirection provides the essential and ultimate change for individuals who have been led astray and have pursued a destructive path. The adversary's plan is to keep us bound and distracted by worldly influences, but Jesus provides a pathway to liberation for all who call on his name. If you are uncomfortable and your choice is a burden, come and lay it all down, and Jesus will give y...

Good morning Scripture reading: Leviticus 16 Worship song: By His wounds   Meditation:      A scapegoat is a goat used in a biblical ritual, described in Leviticus, to achieve atonement and purification for the Israelites. On the Day of Atonement, the people's sins were symbolically transferred to the goat, which was then sent into the wilderness to carry their transgressions away. The ritual that was practice before Christ's sacrificial offering was the priest would lay both his hands upon the head of a live goat and confess over it all the iniquities and transgressions of the sins of the children of Israel, putting them upon the head of the goat, and then send it away by the hand of a competent man into the wilderness and release it in the wild.       Today, we are humbly invited into the presence of God's grace to confess our sins before our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He was led like a lamb to the slaughter, and it was for our tra...

Good morning Scripture reading: Psalms 133 Worship Song: Bind Us Together   Meditation:      The first known device for fastening papers was reportedly created for King Louis XV. Each staple was handcrafted and inscribed with the royal court's insignia. The stapler's primary purpose is to secure a collection of papers into a single document, preventing the pages from becoming disorganized or lost.       Similar with believers, faith acts as the staple, providing the stability and strength to remain steadfast against the storms of life and the forces of adversity. The believer's core function is to join in love with one accord in faith to proclaim the name of Jesus Christ and spread the gospel. Together we provide stability and strength by supporting and encouraging each other.       Apostle Paul's words in 1 Corinthians 1:10 urge all believers to be united in thought and speech, perfectly joined together, having the s...

Good morning Scripture reading: 2 Timothy 4 Worship song: I Will Follow You   Meditation:      In his final letter to Timothy, Apostle Paul encouraged Timothy to be a steadfast leader, to persevere through suffering, and to preach and teach the truth despite false teachings and persecution. He recounted his experience of betrayal by his fellow believers who abandoned him at a critical moment when he needed them to stand by him. Paul expressed disappointment that Demas, a dedicated minister who worked assiduously alongside him, in Colossae and Philemon, deserted the ministry to pursue worldly pleasures.       In response to the betrayal of his fellow coworkers and human failure, Paul's letter responded with a message focused on encouragement, forgiveness, and his unwavering trust in God. His letter served as a lesson on human weakness, emphasizing God's mercy and the profound strength of relying on God alone. The journey of faith and...

Good morning Scripture Reading: Exodus 4:10-16 Worship song: His Eye on The Sparrow   Meditation:      Rather than focusing on his divine assignment, Moses, an ordinary servant, was concerned more about his perceived inadequacy, lack of qualification, and human limitations. After Moses related his excuses, God reminded him that He does not call the qualified, He qualifies the called. God does not choose individuals based on their natural abilities or qualifications but equips, empowers, and prepares those He has called to serve.       While Moses thought he lacked eloquence, God recognized the divine potential he had instilled within him. As outlined in 1 Cor. 2:27, God often chooses what the world considers foolish or weak to establish his strength and wisdom. Also in 2 Cor. 3:5, we are reminded that our ability and competence to complete spiritual assignments are furnished by God. If God has called you, He will empower you wi...

Good morning Scripture reading: Revelation 21:2-7 Worship song: No Tears in Heaven   Meditation:      O weary soul oppressed by grief and pain, rejoice and be exceeding glad because there is a day when weeping will cease. Through the ransom of the Lord, we have obtained joy and gladness, and sorrow and sighing will vanish. Keep your hope strong and your patience steady for the powerful promise of Jesus. He is our shepherd who will lead us to an abundance of life, where every tear will be dried. With God as our guide, we can face a bright future filled with abundant life, knowing he will wipe away every tear. The cleansing power of his divine love will clear the tears from your eyes in any time of trouble.       While it is natural for people to suffer, do not lose heart or be dismayed. God will empower, assist, and hold you steady with his righteous right hand. Even amidst persecution, you are not abandoned because the Lord promises neve...

Good Morning Scripture Reading: Ephesians 6:10-18 Worship Song:  Look Where He Brought Me From   Meditation:      Before we met Jesus Christ, our track record was tarnished by the works of the flesh and corrupted by our iniquities. Our sinful nature and our desire for worldly pleasures have led us down the wrong path and into many danger zones. Many of our struggles and heartaches were and are a result of our refusal to obey the leading and prompting of the Holy Spirit. Our mistakes and poor decisions could have been avoided if we had heeded and listened to the Holy Spirit when He tried to connect with us. Now we can look back and thank God with a grateful heart for where he has brought us from and the catastrophe he has prevented physically, mentally, and spiritually.       The Lord has brought us a mighty long way, out of darkness into his marvelous light. Despite our misguided actions or choices, everyone has an ultimate purpose an...

Good morning Scripture reading: Luke 9:23-27 Worship song: Let Me Lose Myself   Meditation:      To be followers of Jesus Christ, we must commit ourselves to and be willing to follow his teachings and abide by his commands. Denying oneself is essential in the life of every follower of Jesus Christ. We must decrease so God can take precedence over us. His will is first and foremost in every circumstance, especially when hardship and tribulations arise. Denying ourselves to follow Christ means we must denounce our selfish desires, and pledge allegiance to Him. Denying oneself for Christ is to give up one's wants to receive his. It means surrendering the natural man, your carnal ways, by crucifying your fleshly desires and bringing them under God's subjection.       When we daily deny self and crucify the flesh, we grow stronger, our faith is strengthened, and we will become more Christlike. Not only should we deny ourselves, but we should ...