YOUR DAILY DOSE OF GOD

Good morning Scripture reading: St. Matthew 17:14-21 Worship song: Who Are You Great Mountain   Meditation:      The emotional story relating to a desperate father's concern for his son's well-being is a reminder that faith is not about evidence; it is believing and hoping for a favorable outcome despite uncertainty. Jesus demonstrated that faith is sustained by hope, not evidence. At Jesus' command, the tormenting spirit immediately departed, bringing an end to the boy's emotional suffering. The comforting message of Jesus reveals the power through faith to overcome obstacles that seem impossible. Jesus used a mountain as a metaphor to illustrate the insurmountable challenges we encounter.       With a faith anchored in God's power, like a tiny mustard seed, we can overcome the mountain-sized obstacles that disrupt our spiritual, physical, or emotional state. The lesson is not about the size of our faith, but that our victory depends on...

Good morning Scripture reading: St. Matthew 6:9-13 Worship song: Somebody Pray for Me   Meditation:      Prayer is an essential tool in the lives of every believer, which is a form of direct communication with our Heavenly Father. Through prayer, we seek divine help for seen and unforeseen troubles by appealing to God for guidance, protection, and strength. When we pray, we acknowledge our dependence on God and trust Him to change the situation we commit to Him. We are assured in Psalms 102:17 that God will regard the prayer of the destitute and not despise their prayer.      The prayers of those living righteously are heard and powerful and effective enough to bring about significant results. The word of God promises us in Matthew 21 that whatsoever we ask in prayer, believing, we shall receive. According to the scriptures, Hannah and Elizabeth prayed fervently to God about their barrenness. After many years of ceaseless prayer, God rem...

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...