Morning by Morning, September 30 - Anointed by “the Spirit of the Sovereign Lord” to “Bring Good News!”
Good morning, Lord Jesus. Put Your thoughts in my mind and Your desires in my heart, as I begin my day looking to You and listening for Your leading. ...
As You began Your ministry in that powerful paradigm shift of time between Your baptism in the Jordan and Your crucifixion at Jerusalem, You declared Your mission of ministry from the Scroll of Isaiah, Chapter 61, which was speaking of the coming ministry of the Messiah -- the Son of God, anointed by the Spirit of God to reveal to the world by words and action the Father Heart of God:
From the New Living Translation, Isaiah 61 prophecies the words You would embrace as Your own in the Gospel of Luke, Chapter 4:
“The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is upon me,
for the Lord has anointed me
to bring good news to the poor.
He has sent me to comfort the brokenhearted
and to proclaim that captives will be released
and prisoners will be freed,
He has sent me to tell those who mourn
that the time of the Lord’s favor has come,
and with it, the day of God’s anger against their enemies.
To all who mourn in Israel,
he will give a crown of beauty for ashes,
a joyous blessing instead of mourning,
festive praise instead of despair.
In their righteousness, they will be like great oaks
that the Lord has planted for his own glory.
They will rebuild the ancient ruins,
repairing cities destroyed long ago.
They will revive them,
though they have been deserted for many generations.
Foreigners will be your servants.
They will feed your flocks
and plow your fields
and tend your vineyards.
You will be called priests of the Lord,
ministers of our God.
You will feed on the treasures of the nations
and boast in their riches.
Instead of shame and dishonor,
you will enjoy a double share of honor.
You will possess a double portion of prosperity in your land,
and everlasting joy will be yours” (Isaiah 61:1-7).
That Word was fulfilled in You. And in the mystery of faith and the power of grace, today that Word is being fulfilled in us -- for in You, we are “the body of Christ” on earth (1 Corinthians 12:27). Today, in You, we are filled with “the Spirit of Christ” (Romans 8:9). Today, in You, we have “the mind of Christ” (1 Corinthians 2:16). Today, in You, we continue the ministry of Christ, in the power of Christ, through the commission of Christ, as You continue to send us in Your Spirit just as the Father sent You (John 17:18 and 20:21). As You were in the world, so are we to be in our world, as Your body, filled with Your Spirit, continuing Your ministry (1 John 4:17).
Give me grace today to do my part today. Not in my power or wisdom or righteousness, because apart from You, I can do nothing that has any value or significance (John 15:5). But I’m never apart from You (Matthew 28:20). You’re right here in me, by Your Spirit abiding in me and my spirit abiding in You (John 15:4). “Christ in (me), the hope of glory” -- Your glory, Your presence, Your power, being manifested here on earth today through me and every one of Your disciples (Colossians 1:27).
“The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is upon me” for “the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in (me)” (Romans 8:11). So come, Holy Spirit. Anoint me, fill me, empower me today (Ephesians 5:18).
By the power of Your grace, in the anointing of the Spirit of the Sovereign Lord, may You move in the power of Your love through me and every one of Your disciples today “to bring good news to the poor,” “to comfort the brokenhearted,” “to proclaim that captives will be released and prisoners will be freed,” “to tell those who mourn that the time of the Lord’s favor has come!” And may all who hear and receive know that they can become “like great oaks that the Lord has planted for His glory” so that “everlasting joy may be (theirs)!” In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.
Be encouraged today! In the Love of Jesus, Tommy Hays
My friend, may you be anointed by the Spirit of the Sovereign Lord to bring good news, comfort, and freedom, everywhere you're sent in the love and power of God today, in Jesus' name. Please pray the same for me. God bless you, my friend!
Tommy & Rocio Hays | Messiah Ministries
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