Into the Unknown 11-7-08

Good morning, Lord Jesus. In these first moments of my morning alone with You, be the centre of my thoughts and the foundation of my day. ... "I will lead the blind by a road they do not know, by paths they have not known I will guide them. I will turn the darkness before them into light, the rough places into level ground. These are the things I will do, and I will not forsake them" (Isaiah 42:16). As I wait upon You this morning and listen for the leading of Your voice, it seems I hear You say, "Into the unknown. You have not passed this way before. But in the unknown, I will make Myself known to many." Yes, Lord. These seem to be days of darkness and rough places, of crisis and concern, of many questions and few clear answers. These are humbling days that humble our pride and any false sense of self sufficiency apart from You. But as we seek Your face and linger to listen for Your leading, You will lead us by Your road and guide us down Your paths. "A highway shall be there, and a road; and it shall be called the Highway of Holiness. The unclean shall not pass over it, but it shall be for others. Whoever walks the road, although a fool, shall not go astray. No lion shall be there, nor any ravenous beast go upon it; it shall not be found there. But the redeemed shall walk there, and the ransomed of the Lord shall return, and come to Zion with singing, with everlasting joy on their heads. They shall obtain joy and gladness, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away" (Isaiah 35:8-10, NKJV). You make Yourself known in the journey -- whether through times of joy and gladness or darkness and gloom. I don't know the nature of the days we are entering. There's little I could do about it if I did, besides prepare and pray. But I do know the nature of the One who will walk with me through these days -- the One who will never leave me nor forsake me, the One who will be faithful to redeem all things for my good and Your glory. I know You will continue to make Yourself known to me, even as You are making the true nature of myself known to me as well in the journey. This Highway of Holiness is the path of seeking to follow the High and Holy One, as best as I can and all by Your grace, entrusting my heart and life to You. "For the gate is narrow and the road is hard that leads to life, and there are few who find it" (Matthew 7:14). But all who seek to find and follow You will know Your peace and joy down deep inside, even on this journey into the unknown. In Jesus' name I pray, Amen. Be encouraged today! In the Love of Jesus, Tommy Hays Friends, Registration is Still Open. Please Come and Spread the Word: The Fountain School of Spiritual Ministry - November 12-15, 2008 hosted by Messiah Ministries in Lexington, Kentucky Wednesday 6-9pm; Thursday 6-9pm; Friday 9am-9pm; Saturday 9am-9pm"The Fountain School of Spiritual Ministry" is a focused time of teaching, mentoring, discipleship, personal ministry, equipping, impartation, worship, and prayer led by Tommy Hays of Messiah Ministries. We will study and experience a biblical perspective of the ministry of healing and wholeness of spirit, soul and body, and apply the foundational principles of the Kingdom of God for prayer ministry. The course combines dynamic classroom teaching in a small group setting with personal hands-on experience as students receive personal ministry and are equipped and empowered in ministry for others. For more information or to register Please Click RegisterNow or contact Marilyn at 859-317-1591 or DirOfMinistries@aol.com Invitation for our Inspirational Caribbean Cruise with Tommy Hays, hosted by "The Haven" Ministries Feb 23-28, 2009 Some additional cabins have just become available! If you would like to join us for the cruise at a great price, please contact Jeannie at The Travel Authority (937-684-9046 or 800-727-7277 OR Jeannie.Anderson@thetravelauthority.com) to receive further information. Subscribe free by email to Messiah Ministries -- MessiahMin@aol.com Please Click Here to Order our Ministry Resources On-Line -- "Preparing the Way of the Lord ... Ministering the Healing Love of God" www.messiah-ministries.org 2800 Tates Creek Rd; Lexington, KY 40502