YOUR DAILY DOSE OF GOD

Good morning Scripture reading: Daniel 6:1-10 Worship song: Pray On   Meditation:      Having failed to identify any fault in Daniel's conduct, his envious rivals realized their accusations could only be based on his religious practices and loyalty to the law of his God. They conspired to create a decree prohibiting prayer to any deity other than the king, with the intent that Daniel's unwavering devotion and allegiance to his God would lead him to break the law and face punishment. Daniel knew the consequence of disobeying the king's order would result in severe punishment; nonetheless, this did not stop him from making supplication before God.       Aware that the decree had been signed, Daniel went to his house, entered his secret chamber where the windows faced Jerusalem, knelt down three times a day to pray, wholeheartedly giving thanks to God, just as he had always done. When the enemy comes in like a flood, the Spirit of the Lord ...

Good morning Scripture reading: Mark 12:41-44 Praise song: Sacrifice of Praise   Meditation:      The account told by Jesus of the poor widow is thought-provoking due to its message about the true value of generous giving. The widow's small offering is highlighted as a model of true generosity because it represented her entire livelihood, in comparison to the large but insignificant donations of the wealthy who gave only from their surplus. Jesus was not fascinated by the amount the rich were offering but by the widow's sacrificial offering of all her livelihood.       The message conveyed is that a cheerful and sacrificial spirit is more valuable than a large amount, because God judges the gift based on the giver's willingness and the condition of the heart, not the size of the contribution. Our offerings to God should be given freely and genuinely, as He values the sincerity and condition of our hearts over the size of the gift. A...

Good morning Scripture reading: St. John 14:1-6 Worship song: One Way Flight   Meditation:      Traveling first-class offers a uniquely luxurious experience, characterized by supreme comfort and tranquility that stands apart from standard travel. These flights offer a premium level of service and comfort that the average traveler typically does not experience. We are all required to choose one of the two available first-class flights, which is mandatory for us. There is one first-class flight destined for Paradise, for the born-again, faith-believing, sanctified, and redeemed who accept and acknowledge Jesus Christ as Lord. And there is also a first-class flight destined for destruction, Broadway, for those who have rejected Christ, refused to obey his commands, and are living a wanton, reckless life bound by sin. These are the only available options, and they are mandatory flights that we must embark on, one for sinners and one for the redeemed. You are re...

Good morning Scripture reading: Exodus 2:11-15 Worship song: Jesus Forgive Me   Meditation:      It is human instinct to protect their loved ones and defend them from harm and danger in every way possible. On most occasions, people are driven by a spontaneous inclination to act, especially intervening to defend someone from injustice. This was the case with Moses, whose impulsive action led him to act on instinct without considering the consequences of his decision. Moses's attempt to conceal his action reflects the human tendency to cover their wrongdoings and sinful deeds. However, we cannot hide from God, because there is nothing covered that shall not be revealed, nor hidden that shall not be known (Luke 12:2).       David affirms God's omnipresent and omniscient power in Psalm 139. The eyes of the Lord are in every place, keeping watch over good and evil (Proverbs 15:3). He that hides his sins shall not prosper, but whoever chooses ...

Good morning Scripture reading: Psalm 27 Worship song: Through it all   Meditation:      The psalmist, David, was not free from trouble and haters. During his life, he had many enemies. Many rose against him, including King Saul, whom he had helped to defeat the Philistine giants who fought against Israel. David was not afraid of the host that encamped around and against him, for he knew the God whom he served. His journey was hampered by numerous trials, yet his unwavering faith in God allowed him to persevere through every tribulation and emerge victorious over his adversaries. Through it all, David trusted God and built a relationship with Him. Through it all, David learned to depend upon God and trust Him wholeheartedly. David's only desire was to dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of his life. He trusted God and believed that He would shield him from all his enemies.       By fully entrusting our struggles to God, we can ri...

Good morning Scripture reading: 1 Peter 5:1-4 Praise song: Spirit Lead Me   Meditation:      Arthur Blessitt, a travelling evangelist born in Mississippi, is well known as the preacher who carried a cross through every nation of the world. Through many dangers, toils, and snares, the grace of God kept him. Through difficult times and the hottest battlefield, he held on to faith and trusted God to lead him safely. He went on the mission, determined to spread the gospel, leading souls to Calvary. He walked through lonely deserts, across hills and valleys, teaching the will of God as he bore the weight of the heavy wooden cross.       Listening to this inspiring account provides a true reflection of what it means to genuinely follow and obey the Lord's command, to accept his will, and to trust Him wholeheartedly. It offers a clearer understanding of the essence of trusting God and walking by faith. Blessitt obeyed the call to witness to the...

Good morning Scripture reading: Hebrews 9: 27-28 Worship song: Death Was Arrested   Meditation:      An appointment is a scheduled, formal meeting with specific details determined by the purpose of the gathering. Not all scheduled appointments are kept; some are canceled, while others are postponed. The decision to cancel or reschedule often depends on the nature or urgency of the subject matter. Scheduling appointments helps maintain commitments, but there are those people who sometimes reschedule appointments for their convenience.   Nevertheless, there is an appointment that is certain for all people. We cannot reschedule, cancel, or ignore it because we do not have the power to control its existence.       Death is a fixed appointment for all humans. We are appointed once to die, but after death comes the judgment. There are no exception and no exemption. Death is no respecter of persons; be prepared and ready, for there is no r...

Good morning Scripture reading: St. John 8:31-36 Worship song: I'm Free   Meditation:      Isaiah, the messianic prophet, prophesied that the spirit of the Lord would be upon him who would be anointed to preach to the meek, proclaim freedom to the captives, and liberate those who are bound in prisons. Jesus declared the prophecy of Isaiah fulfilled immediately after reading the scripture recorded in Isaiah 61 to the Nazarenes (as recounted in Luke 4:18-21 of the Bible). In doing so, he revealed himself as the promised Messiah, the one designated to deliver and rescue his people from spiritual bondage and the oppression of sin.       Jesus came as the perfect, sinless Son of God to save humanity from the power of evil and bring us back to God. He took on a human body without any sin or flaw, like a pure and spotless sacrifice, to rescue us from being trapped by Satan. Through Jesus Christ, all sinners are granted the same privil...