Corpus Christi 6-4-05

Good morning, Lord Jesus. All glory and honor and praise to the King. You are the King of kings and the Lord of lords. Come rule and reign in my heart this day. ... "Corpus Christi" is the proper name and prophetic destiny of this city in Texas where we have been in ministry this week. Translated from Latin, it literally means "Body of Christ." Last night, we were. A move of the Holy Spirit in this city is bringing together the body of Christ from every tongue and tribe and nation, from every tradition and stream and denomination under the banner of Christ. They gather for worship on the First Friday of every month in a different church with a different speaker and a different worship team. The first gathering was at a downtown Baptist church, this second gathering was at suburban Catholic church. Next month they will gather at a Church of Christ and begin with a praise and worship team from another church. The walls are coming down and Your name is being lifted high! There is no move to sort out all the doctrines or styles of worship. There is no move to build a building or debate theology. This is just a move of the Spirit, lifting hearts to Jesus, to glory of our Father, Who calls us all His children -- as diverse and different as we are. This is a picture of the Father's heart, as Your Holy Spirit is preparing the body and bride of Christ throughout the earth in these last days -- the children of God "making every effort to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace" (Ephesians 4.3). "There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to the one hope of your calling, one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, Who is above all and through all and in all" (Ephesians 4.4-6). Lord, what You are doing in Corpus Christi is a prophetic picture of what You long to do throughout the earth. "How very good and pleasant it is when kindred live together in unity...For there the Lord ordained His blessing, life forevermore" (Psalm 133.1-3). Make us one in the Spirit, that we may be the body of blessing revealing the Life of Christ throughout the earth. Father, You are answering the prayer of Jesus, "that they may all be one...so that the world may know that You have sent Me and have loved them even as You have loved Me" (John 17.20-24). Lord, let it be so in our generation. In Jesus' name we pray, Amen. Be encouraged this day! In the Love of Jesus, Tommy Hays To subscribe/unsubscribe/reply please send a note to me at Messiah Ministries -- "preparing the way of the Lord" -- MessiahMin@aol.com Our mailing address: 2800 Tates Creek Rd; Lexington, KY 40502. God bless you!