Tuesday, December 11, 2012


Morning by Morning, December 11 - "A People Prepared for the Lord"


Good morning, Lord Jesus. I watch to see what You're doing and listen to hear what You're saying, as I begin this day in the communion of prayer. ...


"But the angel said to him, 'Do not be afraid Zechariah, for your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you will name him John. You will have joy and gladness, and many will rejoice at his birth, for he will be great in the sight of the Lord. He must never drink wine or strong drink; even before his birth he will be filled with the Holy Spirit. He will turn many of the people of Israel to the Lord their God. With the spirit and power of Elijah, he will go before Him, to turn the hearts of parents to their children, and the disobedient to the wisdom of the righteous, to make ready a people prepared for the Lord' " (Luke 1:13-17).


People speak of the spirit of Christmas in the air-festive music, colorful decorations, indulgent deserts and parties, and no room at the inn or the parking lot in front of the mall. But there's another Spirit in air, who wants to be the Spirit in our hearts "to make ready a people prepared for the Lord."


Christmas is a day on the calendar, but the Spirit who comes to make room in our hearts for the coming of Christ is with us always-always lifting our eyes to Jesus, always opening our hearts to the One who comes to save us from our sins and save us for a life that honors our God and displays His love and grace on every day of the calendar of our lives (John 16:14). That's the Spirit who filled the heart of John, the son of Zechariah and Elizabeth, to prepare the way of the Lord "with the spirit and power of Elijah." And that's the same Spirit who still longs to fill the hearts of all who will make room for the Lord in their lives today. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.


Be encouraged today! In the Love of Jesus, Tommy Hays




Friends, I pray you will be filled with the Holy Spirit of God today, that you will be one who's heart is prepared for the Lord to live and love through you in the spirit and power of Elijah. Please pray the same for me. God bless you, my friend.



Please keep us in prayer as our ministry continues to partner with Rapha God Ministries in San Antonio, Texas this week, with teaching and ministry of inner healing -- healing from the inside out (www.RaphaGodMinistries.com). I'll be back in Kentucky to speak and minister at Cornerstone Assemby of God in Danville, Kentucky, Sunday December 16th in the morning and evening meetings (www.DanvilleCornerstone.net). Please come join us if you can. All are welcome!



Tommy Hays | Messiah Ministries
Healing from the Inside Out
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Lexington, Kentucky 40502