Morning by Morning, October 28 - The Blessing of Rain from the Mercy of God Good morning, Lord Jesus. Help me hear Your voice in my heart and follow Your leading in my walk, as I begin my day embraced by my Father, centered in Christ, and filled with the Holy Spirit of God. ... I woke up to “the sound of abundance of rain” this morning (1 Kings 18:41). In the days of Elijah there was drought in the land. And here in Fredericksburg, Texas, we’ve had our fourth driest year in 128 years. Lord, let it rain! Just like the worship song declares, “Open the flood gates of Heaven. Let it rain!” I thank You, Lord, for the promise of this spiritual principle concerning the blessing of Your rain: “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven. For He makes His sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust” (Matthew 5:43-45). Your rain is a sign of Your mercy. Even when we don’t deserve it -- which we never do by any of our own goodness or righteousness apart from You. Even when we’re unjust and surrounded by the unjust, even when we’re acting in evil and surrounded by those who act in evil, You cause Your rain to fall and Your sun to rise. The abundant rain and the consistent sun are blessings of God from the goodness of God whose heart is full of mercy and love for us all, whether we deserve it or not. And it’s usually “not.” But here’s the promise of Your Word and the expression of Your heart in one of my favorite Scriptures of all time: “The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; His mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness” (Lamentations 3:22-23). And our response: ““The Lord is my portion,’ says my soul, ‘therefore I will hope in Him’” (v. 24). Your mercies are new this morning -- here in my community and here in my heart -- on the just and the unjust, on the good and the evil. And may this blessing of Your abundant mercy and steadfast love turn hearts and souls to You, to put our hope and faith in You alone. “Great is Thy faithfulness. Great is Thy faithfulness. Morning by Morning, new mercies I see.” In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. Be encouraged today! In the love of Jesus, Tommy Hays My friend, may you be blessed by the abundant mercies and steadfast love of God in your life and in your community, in Jesus' name. God bless you! Tommy Hays | Messiah Ministries Mailing Address: 412 S. Adams Street #148 Fredericksburg, Texas 78624
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