Thursday, December 30, 2021

Strategically Hidden for the Purposes of God - December 30, 2021

 

Morning by Morning, December 30 - Strategically Hidden for the Purposes of God

Good morning, Lord Jesus. As I begin my day, I intentionally turn my attention to You -- waiting in Your Presence, watching for Your leading. ...

“When Herod died, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared in a dream to Joseph in Egypt, saying, ‘Rise, take the Child and His mother and go to the land of Israel, for those who sought the Child's life are dead.’ And he rose and took the Child and His mother and went to the land of Israel. But when he heard that Archelaus was reigning over Judea in place of his father Herod, he was afraid to go there, and being warned in a dream he withdrew to the district of Galilee. And he went and lived in a city called Nazareth, so that what was spoken by the prophets might be fulfilled, that He would be called a Nazarene’” (Matthew 2:19-23).

Between Bethlehem and Nazareth, You were strategically hidden for a season in Egypt. You weren’t hidden because You had done anything wrong. You weren’t hidden because You were out of the will of God. You were hidden in the will of God according to the strategy of God to align with every season of Your life to fulfill the calling and destiny of Your life.

I think of David who was hidden in the cave from Saul (1 Samuel 24:1). I think of Paul who was hidden for a time in Arabia after his conversion on the road to Damascus (Galatians 1:17). I think of Moses who was hidden in the cleft of the rock while Your glory passed by (Exodus 33:22). And this morning, as I mediate on Your Word for the revelation of Your Spirit, I think of You, hidden in Egypt, that Your life would be spared until the time -- in the fullness of time and fulfillment of destiny -- that You would willing choose to lay down Your life for us (John 10:18).

Give us grace to trust You in the hidden seasons. Give us faith to believe and wisdom to trust that You’re as much at work in us during these times where we’re strategically hidden as when we’re front and center, on the front lines of the battle, or any other place where You’ve strategically positioned us for Your plans and purposes.

As the Son of Man, the Word of God says You “learned obedience” (Hebrews 5:8). As sons and daughters of God learning obedience, may we also learn and trust in our times of hiddenness -- our times of being strategically hidden for purposes of God. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.

Be encouraged today! In the Love of Jesus, Tommy Hays

My friend, may you be comforted and encouraged, prepared and empowered, in any seasons when you're strategically hidden for the purposes of God, in Jesus' name. Please pray the same for me. God bless you, my friend!

Tommy & Rocio Hays | Messiah Ministries

Messiah Ministries Mailing Address:
412 S. Adams Street #148
Fredericksburg, Texas 78624

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Thank you and God bless you, friends!
—Tommy & Rocio Hays | Messiah Ministries
Please Keep us in Prayer for These 
Messiah Ministries Events

Watch our Weekly Episodes of Healing From the Inside Out on our Messiah Ministries YouTube Channel:
More Episodes being added each week! Please share it with anyone who needs to encounter the Healing Love of God!

January 11
Resume Weekly Teaching of the Freedom Equipping Course at Bridge Church in Fredericksburg, Texas
Tuesday afternoons 1:30 to 3:30 and evening 6:00 to 8:00
(The Monday afternoon class will now meet on Tuesday afternoon, due to our travel schedule this Spring).

January 20-22
Attending School of the Prophets at MorningStar Ministries.
(meeting once a month)

January 23
Healing Prayer Service 
Coker United Methodist Church in San Antonio, Texas at 5:30 PM. All are welcome.
I'll be leading a time of corporate prayer ministry after Pastor Adam Knight speaks on healing in the church for today.

January 27 to February 8, 2022
Ministry in Morelia, Mexico
2 Freedom Encounter Weekends and Citywide Leaders Meeting
Based on the principles of my book
Free to Be Like Jesus! — Transforming Power of Inner Healing & Deliverance

March, 2022
Teaching Deliverance Prayer Ministry Module as part of the Bible College of Christian Family Church, San Antonio, Texas. https://www.christianfamilychurchsa.com

March 31-April 2,
Spiritual Retreat - Messiah Ministries' Freedom Encounter Weekend at Mo Ranch in the Texas Hill Country. All are Welcome!
(This does not replace the retreat for our Freedom Equipping Class at Bridge Church)
Send me an email if you're interested in joining us for a weekend of worship and healing ministry in a beautiful Texas Hill Country Setting at Mo Ranch. TommyHays@Messiah-Ministries.org

June 17-18
Leading a Spiritual Retreat with South Texas Aglow Leadership at South Padre Island.

Freedom Equipping Class every week as part of the discipleship plan at Bridge Church in Fredericksburg, Texas
Monday Afternoons (1:30 - 3:30)
Tuesday Nights (6:00 - 8:00)

Based on the principles of my book
Free to Be Like Jesus! — Transforming Power of Inner Healing & Deliverance

Monday Nights
Rocio and I lead an Online Connect Group for MorningStar Ministries

Wednesday Mornings
Joining with MorningStar Ministries to Lead Online Inner Healing and Deliverance Ministry Sessions for the Online Connect Groups.

Personal Ministry Appointments
Spiritual Direction Sessions and Personal Prayer Ministry Sessions of Inner Healing & Spiritual Freedom by Appointment and as the Holy Spirit leads. Please keep us in prayer for spiritual breakthrough and transformation! Let us know if you'd like to set up a session: 

Sessions are without cost and all contributions help support the calling and vision of Messiah Ministries.

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Wednesday, December 29, 2021

Prophetic Warnings for Our Protection and Provision - December 29, 2021

 

Morning by Morning, December 29 - Prophetic Warnings for Our Protection and Provision

Good morning, Lord Jesus. As I draw near to You, You draw near to me -- Father, Son, and Holy Spirit of God (James 4:8). ...

“Now after they had left, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, ‘Get up, take the Child and His mother, and flee to Egypt, and remain there until I tell you; for Herod is about to search for the Child, to destroy Him.’ Then Joseph got up, took the Child and His mother by night, and went to Egypt, and remained there until the death of Herod. This was to fulfill what had been spoken by the Lord through the prophet, ‘Out of Egypt I have called My Son’” (Matthew 2:13-15). 

Just as You spoke to the wise men through a dream, You spoke to Joseph through a dream. To both, You warned them of the plans of the kingdom of darkness so that they could fulfil the plans of the kingdom of God.

When Herod sought to destroy this Child just born from His mother, I think of another prophetic warning recorded in Scripture that speaks of a warning from the plans of darkness and the provision of God:

“A great portent appeared in heaven: a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars. She was pregnant and was crying out in birth pangs, in the agony of giving birth. Then another portent appeared in heaven: a great red dragon, with seven heads and ten horns, and seven diadems on his heads. His tail swept down a third of the stars of heaven and threw them to the earth. Then the dragon stood before the woman who was about to bear a Child, so that He might devour her Child as soon as it was born. And she gave birth to a Son, a male Child, who is to rule all the nations with a rod of iron. But her Child was snatched away and taken to God and to His throne; and the woman fled into the wilderness, where she has a place prepared by God, so that there she can be nourished for one thousand two hundred sixty days” (Revelation 12:1-6).

I know the pictures and prophecies and parallel Scriptures of Your Word speak in many different layers of fulfillment. And in so many of these, we see the plans of the enemy revealed and thwarted, as the plans of God are fulfilled despite great opposition. “When the enemy comes in like a flood, the Spirit of the Lord will lift up a standard against him” (Isaiah 59:19 NKJV).

A further prophetic parallel declares this warning and this rescue of the Child just born as well:

“So when the dragon saw that he had been thrown down to the earth, he pursued the woman who had given birth to the male Child. But the woman was given the two wings of the great eagle, so that she could fly from the serpent into the wilderness, to her place where she is nourished for a time, and times, and half a time. Then from his mouth the serpent poured water like a river after the woman, to sweep her away with the flood. But the earth came to the help of the woman; it opened its mouth and swallowed the river that the dragon had poured from his mouth.  Then the dragon was angry with the woman, and went off to make war on the rest of her children, those who keep the commandments of God and hold the testimony of Jesus” (Revelation 12:13-17).

Thank You for Your revelation of both the plans of the enemy and the plans of God. Thank You that “When the enemy comes in like a flood, the Spirit of the Lord will lift up a standard against him” (Isaiah 59:19 NKJV).

In a sense, we are “the rest of her children, those who keep the commandments of God and hold the testimony of Jesus” in the face of our spiritual opposition and in the fulfillment of Your plans for our lives. And just as Herod sought to destroy the Child and the spiritual enemy of our souls seeks to destroy us and the plans of God for our lives, You rescue us and provide for us.

Sometimes You send a dream of prophetic warning. Sometimes You send an angel. Sometimes You send someone who will gather us up like Joseph gathered up Mary and her Child or the great eagle gathered up the newborn Child from the pursuing serpent. Sometimes You send the earth itself to open up and swallow up the floods and rivers of destruction coming at us.

But no matter what comes at us, You are always with us (Matthew 28:20). You will never leave us nor forsake us (Hebrews 13:5). “When the enemy comes in like a flood, (You) will lift up a standard against him” (Isaiah 59:19). Praise You, Lord! In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.

Be encouraged today! In the Love of Jesus, Tommy Hays

My friend, may you follow the leading of the Lord, that He fulfill every plan and purpose of His for your life, despite all opposition, in Jesus' name. Please pray the same for me. God bless you, my friend!

Tommy & Rocio Hays | Messiah Ministries

Messiah Ministries Mailing Address:
412 S. Adams Street #148
Fredericksburg, Texas 78624

Please share this word to encourage a friend!
Anyone can sign up for free to receive them at:
Friends, please keep us in mind for your Year End Giving!
Your contribution of any amount
is truly needed and greatly appreciated to help us continue to fulfill our calling and vision of "Healing from the Inside Out" and "Preparing the Way of the Lord" through Messiah Ministries. 
Thank you and God bless you, friends!
—Tommy & Rocio Hays | Messiah Ministries
Ministry in Pakistan!

Friends, thanks to your prayers and support, we were able to help our ministry partners in Pakistan, Pastor Rizwan and Mehwish, distribute needed food and supplies to families at Christmas Time in Pakistan! Thank you and God bless you!
Please Keep us in Prayer for These 
Messiah Ministries Events

Watch our Weekly Episodes of Healing From the Inside Out on our Messiah Ministries YouTube Channel:
More Episodes being added each week! Please share it with anyone who needs to encounter the Healing Love of God!

January 11
Resume Weekly Teaching of the Freedom Equipping Course at Bridge Church in Fredericksburg, Texas
Tuesday afternoons 1:30 to 3:30 and evening 6:00 to 8:00
(The old Monday afternoon class will now meet on Tuesday afternoon, due to our travel schedule this Spring).

January 20-22
Attending School of the Prophets at MorningStar Ministries.
(meeting once a month)

January 23
Healing Prayer Service 
Coker United Methodist Church in San Antonio, Texas at 5:30 PM. All are welcome.
I'll be leading a time of corporate prayer ministry after Pastor Adam Knight speaks on healing in the church for today.

January 27 to February 8, 2022
Ministry in Morelia, Mexico
Including 2 Freedom Encounter Weekends being planned
Also, I'm thrilled to be speaking with a City-wide Pastors and Leaders Gathering in Morelia, with my wife Rocio translating in Spanish.

March, 2022
Teaching Deliverance Prayer Ministry Module as part of the Bible College of Christian Family Church, San Antonio, Texas. https://www.christianfamilychurchsa.com

March 31-April 2,
Spiritual Retreat - Messiah Ministries' Freedom Encounter Weekend at Mo Ranch.
All a welcome. Details being planned. (This does not replace the retreat for our Freedom Equipping Class at Bridge Church)
Send me an email if you're interested in joining us for a weekend of worship and ministry in a beautiful Texas Hill Country Setting at Mo Ranch. TommyHays@Messiah-Ministries.org

June 17-18
Leading a Spiritual Retreat with South Texas Aglow Leadership at South Padre Island.

Freedom Equipping Class every week as part of the discipleship plan at Bridge Church in Fredericksburg, Texas
Monday Afternoons (1:30 - 3:30)
Tuesday Nights (6:00 - 8:00)

Based on the principles of my book
Free to Be Like Jesus! — Transforming Power of Inner Healing & Deliverance

Monday Nights
Rocio and I lead an Online Connect Group for MorningStar Ministries

Wednesday Mornings
Joining with MorningStar Ministries to Lead Online Inner Healing and Deliverance Ministry Sessions for the Online Connect Groups.

Personal Ministry Appointments
Spiritual Direction Sessions and Personal Prayer Ministry Sessions of Inner Healing & Spiritual Freedom by Appointment and as the Holy Spirit leads. Please keep us in prayer for spiritual breakthrough and transformation! Let us know if you'd like to set up a session: 

Sessions are without cost and all contributions help support the calling and vision of Messiah Ministries.

Sign up Here for this Free Video Series for Inner Healing and Spiritual Freedom in Christ:

Tuesday, December 28, 2021

Led by the Spirit “By Another Road” - December 28, 2021

 

Morning by Morning, December 28 - Led by the Spirit “By Another Road”

 

Good morning, Lord Jesus. I’m listening for Your leading, as I wait to hear and seek to follow -- Father, Son, and Holy Spirit of God. ...

 

“And having been warned in a dream not to return to Herod, (the wise men) left for their own country by another road” (Matthew 2:12).

 

Thank You for all the ways You speak to us, all the ways You seek to communicate with us. Sometimes by the written Word of God, brought to life and applied to our lives by the Spirit of God. Sometimes by Your still, small voice in our hearts, rising up by Your thoughts in our minds. Sometimes by pictures, images, impressions, parables from the surroundings of our world around us. Sometimes by visions, trances, even by Your audible voice. And sometimes You speak “in a dream” like You did when You warned the wise men to go home “by another road.”

 

However, You choose to speak to us, whether to encourage us or correct us or warn us or just because You want to walk and talk in intimate relationship with us, You encourage us to listen. You said, “My sheep hear My voice. I know them, and they follow Me” (John 10:27). Your Word says, “All who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God” (Romans 8:14).

 

The wise men heard Your voice in a dream. We don’t know for certain their faith or religion or spiritual practices before they followed Your star to come and worship the new born “King of the Jews” (Matthew 2:2). They were known as “Magi from the east,” astrologers who sought the stars for knowledge and guidance (Matthew 2:1 NIV).

 

But we do know they came from afar -- whether merely far away from their own country or far away from their religious faith -- and they had a personal encounter with the Living God. They offered You the gifts of their treasure chests (v. 11). And they offered You the gifts of their worship and their hearts, as they “bowed down and worshipped (You)” (v. 11 NIV).

 

Then You offered them the gift of Your guidance, as You spoke to them in a dream. You saved their souls and You saved them from Herod (v. 12). And they went home “by another road” -- speaking as much of “another road” home to the East as it was “another road” home in their faith. Now they weren’t merely trusting in the stars to lead them, but trusting in the Living God.

 

Lord, You are the Living God -- Father, Son, and Holy Spirit of God. Speak to me. Lead me. Encourage me, correct me, warn me. But above all, help me learn to listen and embrace Your invitation to come walk and talk with You in intimate relationship with You -- wherever You lead, on whatever road, on my journey of faith. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.


Be encouraged today! In the Love of Jesus, Tommy Hays

My friend, may you be led by the Spirit of the Living God, traveling your journey of faith walking and talking with Him in the intimate relationship He longs to have with you, in Jesus' name. Please pray the same for me. God bless you, my friend!

Tommy & Rocio Hays | Messiah Ministries

Messiah Ministries Mailing Address:
412 S. Adams Street #148
Fredericksburg, Texas 78624

Please share this word to encourage a friend!
Anyone can sign up for free to receive them at:
Friends, please keep us in mind for your Year End Giving!
Your contribution of any amount
is truly needed and greatly appreciated to help us continue to fulfill our calling and vision of "Healing from the Inside Out" and "Preparing the Way of the Lord" through Messiah Ministries. 
Thank you and God bless you, friends!
—Tommy & Rocio Hays | Messiah Ministries
Ministry in Pakistan!

Friends, thanks to your prayers and support, we were able to help our ministry partners in Pakistan, Pastor Rizwan and Mehwish, distribute needed food and supplies to families at Christmas Time in Pakistan! Thank you and God bless you!
Please Keep us in Prayer for These 
Messiah Ministries Events

Watch our Weekly Episodes of Healing From the Inside Out on our Messiah Ministries YouTube Channel:
More Episodes being added each week! Please share it with anyone who needs to encounter the Healing Love of God!

December 25
Sharing the Christmas Message in Pakistan at Pastor Rizwan and Mehwish Fazal's Church in Lahore, Pakistan through our Internet Ministry.

January 20-22
Attending School of the Prophets at MorningStar Ministries.

January 23
Healing Prayer Service 
Coker United Methodist Church in San Antonio, Texas at 5:30 PM

January 27 to February 8, 2022
Ministry in Morelia, Mexico
Including 2 Freedom Encounter Weekends being planned
Also, I'm thrilled to be speaking with a City-wide Pastors and Leaders Gathering in Morelia, with my wife Rocio translating in Spanish.

March, 2022
Teaching Deliverance Prayer Ministry Module as part of the Bible College of Christian Family Church, San Antonio, Texas. https://www.christianfamilychurchsa.com

March 31-April 2,
Spiritual Retreat - Messiah Ministries' Freedom Encounter Weekend at Mo Ranch.
All a welcome. Details being planned. (This does not replace the retreat for our Freedom Equipping Class at Bridge Church)
Send me an email if you're interested in joining us for a weekend of worship and ministry in a beautiful Texas Hill Country Setting at Mo Ranch. TommyHays@Messiah-Ministries.org

June 17-18
Leading a Spiritual Retreat with South Texas Aglow Leadership at South Padre Island.

Freedom Equipping Class every week as part of the discipleshipplan at Bridge Church in Fredericksburg, Texas
Monday Afternoons (1:30 - 3:30)
Tuesday Nights (6:00 - 8:00)

Based on the principles of my book
Free to Be Like Jesus! — Transforming Power of Inner Healing & Deliverance

Monday Nights
Rocio and I lead an Online Connect Group for MorningStar Ministries

Wednesday Mornings
Joining with MorningStar Ministries to Lead Online Inner Healing and Deliverance Ministry Sessions for the Online Connect Groups.

Personal Ministry Appointments
Spiritual Direction Sessions and Personal Prayer MinistrySessions of Inner Healing & Spiritual Freedom by Appointment and as the Holy Spirit leads. Please keep us in prayer for spiritual breakthrough and transformation! Let us know if you'd like to set up a session: 

Sessions are without cost and all contributions help support the calling and vision of Messiah Ministries.

Sign up Here for this Free Video Series for Inner Healing and Spiritual Freedom in Christ:

Monday, December 27, 2021

Our Gift Remains - December 27, 2021

 

Morning by Morning, December 27 - Our Gift Remains

Good morning, Lord Jesus. I seek Your face and listen for Your voice, heart to Heart and spirit to Spirit to begin my day intentionally focused on You. ...

“On entering the house, (the wise men) saw the Child with Mary His mother; and they knelt down and paid Him homage. Then, opening their treasure chests, they offered Him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh” (Matthew 2:11).

The wise men brought You gifts at Your birth. And You have given us Your gifts at our rebirth in Christ -- the gifts of eternal life, forgiveness of sins, healing and freedom, love and peace and joy. And the greatest Gift of all, the Gift of Your ever-abiding Presence, here in our hearts forever with You. Emmanuel, God with us (Matthew 1:23).

In a sense, the gifts of the wise men may speak of aspects of Your nature as our Lord and Savior. Gold was precious and valuable, sought after and cherished, speaking of the glory of Your Presence. Frankincense was offered by the priests in the temple, lifted up to God in prayer, speaking of Your place as our High Priest and filling the temple of our hearts with Your Spirit. Myrrh was used in the anointing process for burial, speaking of Your sacrifice for us when You laid down Your life for us at the cross that we could live our resurrected life in You.

The wise men travelled home, having paid their homage and honor to You. But their gifts remained. And so do the gifts You’ve given us. So does the greatest Gift You’ve given us. Our Gift remains. Just as You promised, “Remain in Me, and I in you” (John 15:4 NASB). “I am with you always, even to the end of the age” (Matthew 28:20). In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.

Be encouraged today! In the Love of Jesus, Tommy Hays

My friend, may you be filled with the Spirit of Christ, born in you as you're born again in Him, in Jesus' name. Please pray the same for me. God bless you, my friend!

Tommy & Rocio Hays | Messiah Ministries

Messiah Ministries Mailing Address:
412 S. Adams Street #148
Fredericksburg, Texas 78624

Please share this word to encourage a friend!
Anyone can sign up for free to receive them at:
Tommy, please keep us in mind for your Year End Giving!
Your contribution of any amount
is truly needed and greatly appreciated to help us continue to fulfill our calling and vision of "Healing from the Inside Out" and "Preparing the Way of the Lord" through Messiah Ministries. 
Thank you and God bless you, friends!
—Tommy & Rocio Hays | Messiah Ministries
Ministry in Pakistan!

Friends, thanks to your prayers and support, we were able to help our ministry partners in Pakistan, Pastor Rizwan and Mehwish, distribute needed food and supplies to families at Christmas Time in Pakistan! Thank you and God bless you!
Please Keep us in Prayer for These 
Messiah Ministries Events

Watch our Weekly Episodes of Healing From the Inside Out on our Messiah Ministries YouTube Channel:
More Episodes being added each week! Please share it with anyone who needs to encounter the Healing Love of God!

December 25
Sharing the Christmas Message in Pakistan at Pastor Rizwan and Mehwish Fazal's Church in Lahore, Pakistan through our Internet Ministry.

January 20-22
Attending School of the Prophets at MorningStar Ministries.

January 23
Healing Prayer Service 
Coker United Methodist Church in San Antonio, Texas at 5:30 PM

January 27 to February 8, 2022
Ministry in Morelia, Mexico
Including 2 Freedom Encounter Weekends being planned
Also, I'm thrilled to be speaking with a City-wide Pastors and Leaders Gathering in Morelia, with my wife Rocio translating in Spanish.

March, 2022
Teaching Deliverance Prayer Ministry Module as part of the Bible College of Christian Family Church, San Antonio, Texas. https://www.christianfamilychurchsa.com

March 31-April 2,
Spiritual Retreat - Messiah Ministries' Freedom Encounter Weekend at Mo Ranch.
All a welcome. Details being planned. (This does not replace the retreat for our Freedom Equipping Class at Bridge Church)
Send me an email if you're interested in joining us for a weekend of worship and ministry in a beautiful Texas Hill Country Setting at Mo Ranch. TommyHays@Messiah-Ministries.org

June 17-18
Leading a Spiritual Retreat with South Texas Aglow Leadership at South Padre Island.

Freedom Equipping Class every week as part of the discipleshipplan at Bridge Church in Fredericksburg, Texas
Monday Afternoons (1:30 - 3:30)
Tuesday Nights (6:00 - 8:00)

Based on the principles of my book
Free to Be Like Jesus! — Transforming Power of Inner Healing & Deliverance

Monday Nights
Rocio and I lead an Online Connect Group for MorningStar Ministries

Wednesday Mornings
Joining with MorningStar Ministries to Lead Online Inner Healing and Deliverance Ministry Sessions for the Online Connect Groups.

Personal Ministry Appointments
Spiritual Direction Sessions and Personal Prayer MinistrySessions of Inner Healing & Spiritual Freedom by Appointment and as the Holy Spirit leads. Please keep us in prayer for spiritual breakthrough and transformation! Let us know if you'd like to set up a session: 

Sessions are without cost and all contributions help support the calling and vision of Messiah Ministries.

Sign up Here for this Free Video Series for Inner Healing and Spiritual Freedom in Christ: