Morning by Morning, March 22 - “Spring Forth!” into the Spring Time of the Spirit
Good morning, Lord Jesus. Help me hear Your voice and be led by Your Spirit as I begin my day centered in You. ...
“Do not remember the former things,
or consider the things of old.
I am about to do a new thing;
now it springs forth, do you not perceive it?
I will make a way in the wilderness
and rivers in the desert.
The wild animals will honor Me,
the jackals and the ostriches;
for I give water in the wilderness,
rivers in the desert,
to give drink to My chosen people,
the people whom I formed for Myself
so that they might declare My praise” (Isaiah 43:18-21).
We’ve entered the Spring of the year. And I hear in my heart it’s time to “spring forth!”
You’re the God who makes “a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.” Through many disappointments from unfilled dreams this past year, through much discouragement from dashed hopes this past year, through all the ups and down, the shut downs and the pressures to shut up this past year, may are battle-weary and faith-drained. But that’s just the kind of desperation of spirit where You love to display Your glory to refill us with faith and infuse us with hope.
Just as You spoke Your words of faith and hope to those who were weary and desperately in need of a Savior so long ago, You still speak Your words of Spirit and Life today:
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.
Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy.
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.
Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are you when people revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on My account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you” (Matthew 5:3-11).
Come, Holy Spirit. Give us eyes to see the Spring Time of the Spirit at hand! Fill us afresh with faith and hope, to dare to believe again -- unwilling to stay stuck in disappointment, unrelenting in our pursuit to take hold of the hope You’re stirring again in our hearts. By the power of Your grace moving in us, we will “spring forth” as You make a way in our wilderness and burst forth with a flowing river of Your Spirit out of our desert! In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.
Be encouraged today! In the Love of Jesus, Tommy Hays
My friend, may you spring forth into the Spirit Time of the Spirit -- unwilling to stay stick in disappointment and unrelenting in your pursuit of the hope the Holy Spirit is stirring again in your heart, in Jesus' name. Please pray the same for me. God bless you!
Tommy & Rocio Hays
Messiah Ministries
17503 La Cantera Parkway, Suite 104407
San Antonio, Texas 78257
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