"Revive the Stones" 5-13-08

Good morning, Lord Jesus. Lead me, teach me, change me, and use me today. ... "Now when Sanballat heard that we were building the wall, he was angry and greatly enraged, and he mocked the Jews. He said in the presence of his associates and the army of Samaria, 'What are these feeble Jews doing? Will they restore things? Will they sacrifice? Will they finish it in a day? Will they revive the stones out of heaps of rubbish -- and burned ones at that?" (Nehemiah 4:1-2). You will revive the stones. You will clean out the rubbish and gather the stones that have been burned and broken. You will restore the foundations and rebuild the wall of security, honor, and peace. You will "build up the ancient ruins," "raise up the former devastations," and "repair the ruined cities" (Isaiah 61:4). And the stones that You have revived will cry out in praise to welcome You as King of king and Lord of lords. We are Your "living stones" being "built into a spiritual house" to the praise of Your glory" (1 Peter 2:5). You will build Your house and revive Your people "in the presence of (our) enemies" to display Your power over them and Your love for us. You will silence their taunts and establish Your people firmly and securely in the land You have given us to prevail and to prosper for the glory of Your kingdom. So in certain hope and trusting faith, we will not "lose heart" but will "pray always," as we entrust our broken and burned hearts to You, knowing the day of revival will come. Our God will arise and our enemies will be scattered (Psalm 68:1). In Jesus' name I pray, Amen. Be encouraged today! In the Love of Jesus, Tommy Hays Come to The Fountain! this Friday Night, 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 Come to the Mountain! every Monday night at 7 pm to pray for Israel and the peace of Jerusalem led by Doris and Bob McCray of our ministry. Hosted in the upstairs community room of First Southern National Bank at 3060 Harrodsburg Rd in Lexington. Contact Doris at bndmccray@windstream.net All are welcome! Subscribe free by email to Messiah Ministries -- MessiahMin@aol.com -- "Preparing the Way of the Lord ... Ministering the Healing Love of God" www.messiah-ministries.org 2800 Tates Creek Rd; Lexington, KY 40502 Order our Resources On-Line: www.shop.messiah-ministries.org