Snow Day! 2-5-07

Good morning, Lord Jesus. With fire in Your eyes and a sword in Your hand, You are mighty in battle, O King of kings and Lord of lords (Revelation 19:11-16). Come enforce the victory of Your cross in my soul and throughout the earth. ... "O God, when You went out before Your people, when You marched through the wilderness, the earth quaked, the heavens poured down rain at the presence of God, the God of Sinai, at the presence of God, the God of Israel.... The kings of the armies, they flee, they flee! ... When the Almighty scattered kings there, snow fell on Zalmon" (Psalm 68:7-14). The horse farms and fields of central Kentucky are covered again in a fresh blanket of snow, while the plank fences and rock walls are dripping with sickles of sparkling ice. I can almost hear the shouts of joy ringing through the crisp morning air as the school children tremble with delight and proclaim to the heavens, "Snow Day!" Though their parents will scurry to reschedule and some will curse the scourge of winter's troubles, the joy of the children will prevail. And beyond the beauty of our physical senses, there is war in the heavenly places. The earth responds to the movement of the Spirit in the heavenly dimension around us. The trembling of the earth and the falling of the snow is sign of the majesty and power of our God driving out principalities and powers in response to prayer. But the battle is real; and the enemy fights back, knowing "his time is short" (Revelation 12:12). Though he is defeated, You continue to enforce the victory of Your cross through the prayers and proclamations of Your people, living into Your victory as we believe and declare the promises of Your Word. "Summon Your might, O God; show Your strength, O God, as You have done for us before" (Psalm 68:28). As the snow falls, let our enemies fall. Let our God arise and our enemies be scattered. Let us tremble with delight as we persevere in the fight through proclamation and prayer. "Sing to God, O kingdoms of the earth; sing praises to the Lord. O Rider in the heavens, the ancient heavens! Listen, He sends out His voice, His mighty voice. Ascribe power to God, whose majesty is over Israel; and whose power is in the skies. Awesome is God in His sanctuary, the God of Israel; He gives power and strength to His people!" (v. 68:32-35). In the name of Jesus, the conquering King and coming Lord, I proclaim by faith: This snow day is a bad day for the enemy of our souls. In Jesus' name I pray, Amen. Be encouraged today! In the Love of Jesus, Tommy Hays Friends, I will be teaching on Spiritual Warfare as on of the workshops for the regional missions conference my home church is hosting this Saturday, February 10 called "Gear Up! Reach Out!" All are welcome. Call Centenary United Methodist Church in Lexington for registration details 859-269-2800 or www.centenarylex.org To subscribe/unsubscribe, please send a note to me at Messiah Ministries -- MessiahMin@aol.com -- "Ministering the Healing Love of God ... Preparing the Way of the Lord." 2800 Tates Creek Rd; Lexington, KY 40502 www.messiah-ministries.org Daily Archives: www.morningbymorning.injesus.com . Come to The Fountain! on the 3rd Friday night of every month for our ministry's gathering of the body of Christ from every tradition and stream to worship the Lord in Sprit and in Truth. Come drink deeply from the Living Waters in the freedom of the Spirit. 7 pm in the chapel at Centenary. All are welcome. Call for details: 859-422-1794