Morning by Morning, February 23 - Let “the Traditions of Men” Give Way to the Presence of God Good morning, Lord Jesus. King of Kings and Lord of Lords, be the King of my heart and Lord of my life this day and every day. ... “And the Pharisees and the scribes asked Him, ‘Why do Your disciples not walk according to the tradition of the elders, but eat with defiled hands?’ And He said to them, ‘Well did Isaiah prophesy of you hypocrites, as it is written, “‘This people honors Me with their lips, but their heart is far from Me; in vain do they worship Me, teaching as doctrines the commandments of men.’ You leave the commandment of God and hold to the tradition of men.’ “And He said to them, ‘You have a fine way of rejecting the commandment of God in order to establish your tradition!” (Mark 7:5-9) Forgive us for the ways we hold fast to our traditions instead of taking hold of You. Forgive us for the ways we get stuck in the past instead embracing the present. Let us not worship in vain but worship the One who is not only God of the past, but God of the past, present, and future, who is God of all. They say those who are the most resistant to what You are doing now are those who experienced what You did in the past. Their past experience of Your Presence has become their present tradition of how everyone must experience You now. Their expectations and restrictions have become doctrines of the commandments of men rather than pursuing the present heart of God. Their established traditions of men cloud their discernment of the movement of the Spirit of God. But the sons of God are led by the Spirit of God (Romans 8:14). Even regarding the revival and awakening we pray for and long for and seek to experience in our own hearts and across our land, the most resistant of the present revival can be those who experienced the past revival. Lord, set us free! --Free to seek You today, to embrace You today, to allow You to move by Your Spirit in whatever way You desire today! “For He says, ‘In a favorable time I listened to you, and in a day of salvation I have helped you.’ “Behold, now is the favorable time; behold, now is the day of salvation! We put no obstacle in anyone's way, so that no fault may be found with our ministry” (2 Corinthians 6:2). Yes, Lord. Let us “put no obstacle in anyone’s way” to embrace all You are and all You are doing in our day. Today is the day of Your favor; today is the day of our salvation. Let us take hold of You today, allow You to revive us today, awaken us today, and fill us up and overflowing with Your Spirit today! (Ephesians 5:18) Let all the traditions of men give way to the Presence of God! In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.
Be encouraged today! In the love of Jesus, Tommy Hays My friend, may you be free to experience the Presence of God today with no obstacle in your way, in Jesus' name. God bless you! Tommy Hays | Messiah Ministries Mailing Address: 412 S. Adams Street #148 Fredericksburg, Texas 78624
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