The Time of Favor 4-12-05

Good morning, Lord Jesus. Let Your Word wash over me, let Your Spirit come fill me, as I watch and wait for You in the stillness of the morning and the quietness of my soul. ... "Thus says the Lord: In a time of favor I have answered you, on a day of salvation I have helped you; I have kept you and given you as a covenant to the people, to establish the land, to apportion the desolate heritages; saying to the prisoners, 'Come out,' to those who are in darkness, 'Show yourselves.' They shall feed along the ways, on all their bare heights shall be their pasture; they shall not hunger or thirst, neither scorching wind nor sun shall strike them down, for He Who has pity on them will lead them, and by springs of water will guide them" (Isaiah 49.8-10). Yes, Lord. This is a time of favor; this is the day of salvation. You are releasing Your Word to Your people to come out of the chains that have held us back and to bring the dark places of our souls out into Your light. We will feed on Your Word and be filled with Your Spirit. You will lead us out of the desert places where our vision was drying up and our purpose was perishing. You have already provided Your springs of water along the way -- where we will be refreshed and renewed, healed and delivered, anointed and empowered for Your will and our calling. Your Kingdom will be established in our hearts and the heritage of Your people will be restored and then released in Your power to others. And this is our heritage -- that we are created and loved by our God, Who is redeeming our past and fulfilling our future, right now in the present. For all who will receive it, this is the time of favor; today is the day of salvation. We ask for it and we receive it this day -- through our faith, in Your power, all by Your grace. In the name of Jesus, we pray. Amen. Be encouraged this day! In the Love of Jesus, Tommy Hays Dear Praying Friends, if the Lord is ministering His love and encouragement to you through our ministry, please include us in your generous giving to His Kingdom. Even a small amount is a wonderful blessing and encouragement to us, since we raise all our own funds for ministry. Contributions to "Messiah Ministries" are tax-deductible and greatly appreciated. God bless you! Messiah Ministries; 2800 Tates Creek Rd.; Lexington, KY 40502. To subscribe/unsubscribe/reply please send a note to me at Messiah Ministries -- "preparing the way of the Lord" -- MessiahMin@aol.com God bless you!Daily archives and devotional on the web at: www.morningbymorning.blogspot.com