Thursday, December 14, 2023

The Blessing of Believing -- December 14, 2023

 

Morning by Morning, December 14 - The Blessing of Believing

 

Good morning, Lord Jesus. Be at the center of my heart and the forefront of my mind, as I watch and wait for the leading of Your Spirit. ...

 

Now Mary arose in those days and went into the hill country with haste, to a city of Judah, and entered the house of Zacharias and greeted Elizabeth. And it happened, when Elizabeth heard the greeting of Mary, that the babe leaped in her womb; and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. Then she spoke out with a loud voice and said, ‘Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb! But why is this granted to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? For indeed, as soon as the voice of your greeting sounded in my ears, the babe leaped in my womb for joy. Blessed is she who believed, for there will be a fulfillment of those things which were told her from the Lord’” (Luke 1:39-45).

 

Mary believed and she was blessed. “Blessed is she who believed” (v. 45). Mary believed and Elizabeth was blessed, the baby in Elizabeth’s womb was blessed, and “the fruit of (Mary’s) womb” was blessed (v. 42).

 

Thank You for the blessing of believing. You give us the faith to believe, but we must choose to believe. As You would later say, after coming forth from Mary’s womb and walking this earth to reveal the heart of our Father for us and our world, “Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me” (John 14:1). “Do not be unbelieving, but believing” (John 20:27).

 

As Your Word says, “He who believes in (You) is not condemned; but he who does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God” (John 3:18). “Without faith it is impossible to please (God), for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him” (Hebrews 11:6). Then, as we believe, You fill us with a passion to go and share our faith and hope with all who need to know You and Your love, encouraging them with the heart and hope of Your early disciples, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved--you and your household” (Acts 16:31).

 

So by the power of Your grace, by the gift of faith, I do believe; I do choose to believe. I believe in You. I trust in You. From the depths of my spirit -- like the baby in Elizabeth’s womb at Mary’s greeting -- I leap for joy in Your Presence and open my heart in faith to be “filled with the Holy Spirit” afresh in every encounter with You (Luke 1:41; Ephesians 5:18). In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.


Be encouraged today. In the love of Jesus, Tommy Hays


My friend, may you be filled with the joy of the Holy Spirit in every fresh encounter with Jesus, receiving every blessing of believing in Him, in Jesus' name. God bless you, my friend! And you have a great day!


Tommy Hays | Messiah Ministries

Mailing Address:

412 S. Adams Street #148

Fredericksburg, Texas 78624


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--Free to Be Like Jesus--

secure in their identity, growing in maturity, fulfilling their destiny"

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Messiah Ministries Events


Year End Giving — Thank You So Much!

Friends, please keep us in mind as the Holy Spirit leads in your Year End Giving, joining us to fulfill our vision and calling:

Setting hearts free to be all they were created to be

--Free to Be Like Jesus--

secure in their identity, growing in maturity, fulfilling their destiny"

https://messiah-ministries.org/partner/contribute


December 31-January 1

9:00PM to 1:00AM New Year's Eve Worship and Prayer for Vision at our ministry home in Fredericksburg, Texas. Please send me an email for details if you can join us:

tommyhays@messiah-ministries.org


January 13, 2024

Speaking at Canyon Lake, Texas Aglow Ministries Gathering


January 20, 2024

Speaking at Bastrop, Texas Aglow Ministries Lighthouse


January 22-30, 2024

Ministry in Morelia, Mexico with our Ministry Partner there, Pastor Fernando Tovar at Rey de Reyes Iglesia Christiana and Morelia House of Prayer


February 2024

Ministry in Bengaluru, India with Rev. Samuel and Pastor Pramila Jeyaraj at Jubilee Revival Worship Center. Also making other arrangements for ministry in Andhra Pradesh and Hyderabad


March 8-10

Leading a Free to Be Like Jesus Conference at the House of Prayer in Montpelier, Ohio


Contact Me for a Conference or Retreat in Your Church or Community: tommyhays@messiah-ministries.org


March 21-23

Speaking at the Greater Things Conference at Mo Ranch for the Central Texas Area Annual Retreat for Aglow International Ministries


March or April 2024

Planning a ministry trip in person to Pakistan with our ministry partners there. Please pray about contributing this amazing ministry opportunity to make an impact for the Kingdom of God in Pakistan!


May 31-June 2

MorningStar Online Connect Group Retreat at Moravian Falls, NC


June 5-7

MorningStar Fellowship of Ministries Retreat at Fort Mill, SC


Tuesday Nights at 6PM

Teaching our 9 Month Equipping Course on Tuesday Nights at 6PM at The Bridge Church, Fredericksburg, Texas based on my books Free to Be Like Jesus! and First the Spirit.

https://www.amazon.com/author/tommyhays


Wednesday Mornings

Joining with MorningStar Ministries to Lead Online Restoration Ministry Sessions for Online Connect Groups from around the world.

 

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: 

tommyhays@messiah-ministries.org

 

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

https://messiah-ministries.org/partner/contribute

Free On-line Video Series: Setting Hearts Free!

My Core Teaching and Ministry

https://messiah-ministries.org/resources

https://www.amazon.com/author/tommyhays

Wednesday, December 13, 2023

The God with Power Over the Impossible - December 13, 2023

 

Morning by Morning, December 13 - The God with Power Over the Impossible

 

Good morning, Lord Jesus. Steady my spirit, as I pursue Your Presence, here in these first moments of my morning. ...

 

“Then Mary said to the angel, ‘How can this be, since I do not know a man?’ And the angel answered and said to her, ‘The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Highest will overshadow you; therefore, also, that Holy One who is to be born will be called the Son of God. Now indeed, Elizabeth your relative has also conceived a son in her old age; and this is now the sixth month for her who was called barren. For with God nothing will be impossible’” (Luke 1:34-37).

 

You spoke life into the barren womb of Elizabeth. And You spoke life into the virgin womb of Mary. “For with (You) nothing will be impossible” (v. 37).

 

Speak Your life into us today -- All that is barren. All this broken. All that is wounded or bound, held back or shut down. All that seems hopeless and destined to despair. All that needs revival and awakening, rejuvenation and hope. “For with (You) nothing will be impossible!”

 

You are the God of the impossible! And from the very beginning of the story of Jesus, You declared and demonstrated Your power over the impossible. As You said long ago, You still declare today, You still demonstrate today, “With God all things are possible” and “All things are possible to him who believes” (Matthew 19:26; Mark 9:23).

 

During this Christmas season, as all the world is hearing about Jesus, would You move in Your power over the impossible? Just as the miracles surrounding the birth of Jesus give us hope and stir up faith, may You awaken fresh faith and renewed hope for the impossible in our lives and our world in ways that lead all of us closer to You -- the God with power over the impossible. In Jesus’ name pray. Amen.


Be encouraged today. In the love of Jesus, Tommy Hays


My friend, may you be drawn closer to the God who has power over the impossible as you His glory and power in your life during this season, in Jesus' name. God bless you, my friend! And you have a great day!


Tommy Hays | 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 at:

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My Books on Inner Healing, Spiritual Freedom and Spiritual Intimacy with God are Available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/author/tommyhays


Setting hearts free to be all they were created to be

--Free to Be Like Jesus--

secure in their identity, growing in maturity, fulfilling their destiny"

Please Keep us in Prayer for These

Messiah Ministries Events


Year End Giving — Thank You So Much!

Friends, please keep us in mind as the Holy Spirit leads in your Year End Giving, joining us to fulfill our vision and calling:

Setting hearts free to be all they were created to be

--Free to Be Like Jesus--

secure in their identity, growing in maturity, fulfilling their destiny"

https://messiah-ministries.org/partner/contribute


January 13, 2024

Speaking at Canyon Lake, Texas Aglow Ministries Gathering


January 20, 2024

Speaking at Bastrop, Texas Aglow Ministries Lighthouse


January 22-30, 2024

Ministry in Morelia, Mexico with our Ministry Partner there, Pastor Fernando Tovar at Rey de Reyes Iglesia Christiana and Morelia House of Prayer


February 2024

Ministry in Bengaluru, India with Rev. Samuel and Pastor Pramila Jeyaraj at Jubilee Revival Worship Center. Also making other arrangements for ministry in Andhra Pradesh and Hyderabad


March 8-10

Leading a Free to Be Like Jesus Conference at the House of Prayer in Montpelier, Ohio


Contact Me for a Conference or Retreat in Your Church or Community: tommyhays@messiah-ministries.org


March 21-23

Speaking at the Greater Things Conference at Mo Ranch for the Central Texas Area Annual Retreat for Aglow International Ministries


March or April 2024

Planning a ministry trip in person to Pakistan with our ministry partners there. Please pray about contributing this amazing ministry opportunity to make an impact for the Kingdom of God in Pakistan!


May 31-June 2

MorningStar Online Connect Group Retreat at Moravian Falls, NC


June 5-7

MorningStar Fellowship of Ministries Retreat at Fort Mill, SC


Tuesday Nights at 6PM

Teaching our 9 Month Equipping Course on Tuesday Nights at 6PM at The Bridge Church, Fredericksburg, Texas based on my books Free to Be Like Jesus! and First the Spirit.

https://www.amazon.com/author/tommyhays


Wednesday Mornings

Joining with MorningStar Ministries to Lead Online Restoration Ministry Sessions for Online Connect Groups from around the world.

 

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: 

tommyhays@messiah-ministries.org

 

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

https://messiah-ministries.org/partner/contribute

Free On-line Video Series: Setting Hearts Free!

My Core Teaching and Ministry

https://messiah-ministries.org/resources

https://www.amazon.com/author/tommyhays

Tuesday, December 12, 2023

“Highly Favored” Without Fear - December 12, 2023

 

Morning by Morning, December 12 - “Highly Favored” Without Fear

 

Good morning, Lord Jesus. I watch and wait for Your leading to begin my day embraced by my Father, centered in Christ, and filled with Your Holy Spirit. ...

 

“Now in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. And having come in, the angel said to her, ‘Rejoice, highly favored one, the Lord is with you; blessed are you among women!’

 

“But when she saw him, she was troubled at his saying, and considered what manner of greeting this was. Then the angel said to her, ‘Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bring forth a Son, and shall call His name Jesus. He will be great, and will be called the Son of the Highest; and the Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David. And He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of His kingdom there will be no end’” (Luke 1:26-33).

 

Mary was the “highly favored” one chosen by God to be the human mother of Jesus. There’s nothing in the Word of God that she was sinless or perfect or conceived as perfect in her mother’s womb. But she was “highly favored” and “blessed ... among women” to bring forth the birth of our Savior, the Son of the Highest, the Son of David, the Son of God who would rule and reign forever and ever!

 

Talk about pressure! Talk about the desperate need to be totally dependent upon God in deep humility and trusting faith like no other before her! No wonder the first words out of the angel Gabriel’s mouth to Mary after announcing this part of the Good News of the Gospel of the Kingdom of God was, “Do not be afraid!”

 

Then Gabriel’s next words turned her heart from her fear to understanding her favor. It was “favor with God” that would provide all the courage and trust, all the faith, hope, and love that she would need to fulfill her miraculous assignment as the mother of God -- God with us -- she was told to name Jesus.

 

The same way You favored Mary, You favor every one of Your children, Your sons and daughters who put their faith in God and trust in Your truth to welcome You into our hearts. Mary welcomed You into her womb by the Holy Spirit (v. 35). And we welcome You into our hearts by the same Holy Spirit (Romans 8:9). You favor us with Your grace and fill us with Your Spirit to fulfill our own unique calling and purpose and destiny to glorify You with our lives (Ephesians 5:18). You provide all the courage and trust, all the faith, hope, and love that we need.

 

So there’s no need to give in to our fear, but only trust in Your favor. Thank You for Mary’s life and Mary’s example. As she said to the angel, let us say to You, “Let it be to me according to Your word” (Luke 1:38). In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.


Be encouraged today. In the love of Jesus, Tommy Hays


My friend, may you be filled with the same Holy Spirit in your heart who filled Mary's womb, with all the favor and grace you need to fulfill you unique calling and destiny in Christ, in Jesus' name. God bless you, my friend! And you have a great day!


Tommy Hays | 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 at:

https://messiah-ministries.org


My Books on Inner Healing, Spiritual Freedom and Spiritual Intimacy with God are Available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/author/tommyhays


Setting hearts free to be all they were created to be

--Free to Be Like Jesus--

secure in their identity, growing in maturity, fulfilling their destiny"

Please Keep us in Prayer for These

Messiah Ministries Events


December 12

Messiah Ministries Christmas Party in Place of My Tuesday Night Class, Hosted by Todd and Debbie Willman for all those have been part of my Tuesday Night Class through the years in Fredericksburg


January 13, 2024

Speaking at Canyon Lake, Texas Aglow Ministries Gathering


January 20, 2024

Speaking at Bastrop, Texas Aglow Ministries Lighthouse


January 22-30, 2024

Ministry in Morelia, Mexico with our Ministry Partner there, Pastor Fernando Tovar at Rey de Reyes Iglesia Christiana and Morelia House of Prayer


February 2024

Ministry in Bengaluru, India with Rev. Samuel and Pastor Pramila Jeyaraj at Jubilee Revival Worship Center. Also making other arrangements for ministry in Andhra Pradesh and Hyderabad


March 8-10

Leading a Free to Be Like Jesus Conference at the House of Prayer in Montpelier, Ohio


Contact Me for a Conference or Retreat in Your Church or Community: tommyhays@messiah-ministries.org


March 21-23

Speaking at the Greater Things Conference at Mo Ranch for the Central Texas Area Annual Retreat for Aglow International Ministries


March or April 2024

Planning a ministry trip in person to Pakistan with our ministry partners there. Please pray about contributing this amazing ministry opportunity to make an impact for the Kingdom of God in Pakistan!


May 31-June 2

MorningStar Online Connect Group Retreat at Moravian Falls, NC


June 5-7

MorningStar Fellowship of Ministries Retreat at Fort Mill, SC


Tuesday Nights at 6PM

Teaching our 9 Month Equipping Course on Tuesday Nights at 6PM at The Bridge Church, Fredericksburg, Texas based on my books Free to Be Like Jesus! and First the Spirit.

https://www.amazon.com/author/tommyhays


Wednesday Mornings

Joining with MorningStar Ministries to Lead Online Restoration Ministry Sessions for Online Connect Groups from around the world.

 

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: 

tommyhays@messiah-ministries.org

 

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

https://messiah-ministries.org/partner/contribute

Free On-line Video Series: Setting Hearts Free!

My Core Teaching and Ministry

https://messiah-ministries.org/resources

https://www.amazon.com/author/tommyhays

Monday, December 11, 2023

Spirit of Revival Birthed in John to Prepare the Way of the Lord for Jesus - December 11, 2023

 

Morning by Morning, December 11 - Spirit of Revival Birthed in John to Prepare the Way of the Lord for Jesus

 

Good morning, Lord Jesus. I welcome You here in my heart and every moment of my day. ...

 

In many ways, the story of the birth of Jesus begins with the story of the birth of John. And just as the outpouring of the Holy Spirit in revival comes with the Presence of Jesus, it begins with the upstirring of the Holy Spirit to prepare the way of the Lord in us. So on my journey to Bethlehem in this Christmas season when we celebrate the birth of Jesus, I’m drawn to take time to remember what came just before in the birth of John. ...

 

“There was in the days of Herod, the king of Judea, a certain priest named Zacharias, of the division of Abijah. His wife was of the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth. And they were both righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless. But they had no child, because Elizabeth was barren, and they were both well advanced in years.

 

“So it was, that while he was serving as priest before God in the order of his division, according to the custom of the priesthood, his lot fell to burn incense when he went into the temple of the Lord. And the whole multitude of the people was praying outside at the hour of incense. Then an angel of the Lord appeared to him, standing on the right side of the altar of incense. And when Zacharias saw him, he was troubled, and fear fell upon him.

 

“But the angel said to him, ‘Do not be afraid, Zacharias, for your prayer is heard; and your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you shall call his name John. And you will have joy and gladness, and many will rejoice at his birth. For he will be great in the sight of the Lord, and shall drink neither wine nor strong drink. He will also be filled with the Holy Spirit, even from his mother’s womb. And he will turn many of the children of Israel to the Lord their God. He will also go before Him in the spirit and power of Elijah, ‘to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children,’ and the disobedient to the wisdom of the just, to make ready a people prepared for the Lord’” (Luke 1:5-17).

 

Before the angelic announcement of the birth of Jesus was the angelic announcement of the birth of John. For there would be one born who would prepare the way of the Lord, “to make ready a people prepared for the Lord (v. 17). The Message of Jesus was coming, but the ministry of John would come first.

 

This ministry of John would be Spirit-filled even from its birth (v. 15). This ministry of John would carry the spirit and power of Elijah, turning the hearts of the fathers to the children and turning the hearts of the disobedient to the wisdom of the just (v. 17). Even the hearts of the children of Israel would be turned to the Lord their God once again (v. 16). John would be sent before Jesus to “go before the face of the Lord to prepare His ways” (v. 76; 3:4).

 

Truly that is the Spirit of Revival! And just as You sent John to prepare the way of the Lord, to prepare hearts for the revival of the coming of the Savior, before Your first coming, so You have sent that same Spirit to fulfill that same ministry in our days to prepare our hearts for Your revival and for Your second coming.

 

How we need the Father heart of God in our days -- reaching out in love to the children of day who are often feeling isolated, alone, discouraged, empty, desperately in need of a father’s blessing and guidance, even a father’s Godly correction and discipline to help form them and shape them to be all they were created to be. And how for many of our children of our days, their sense of emptiness has been filled with unrighteous passions and their sense of rejection has inflamed into rebellion against whatever values or principles had gone before them and failed to embrace them or inspire them. Not all, but many. And all need to know the Savior of the World, the Sender of Revival.

 

The Spirit of Revival that John carried, the spirit to prepare the way of the Lord in the hearts of people, to turn hearts in the restoration of right relationships with God and with one another, is the Spirit we desperately need in our day. Just as the Spirit of the Lord filled the heart of John to prepare the way of the Lord before Your first coming, send Your Spirit into our hearts to prepare the way of the Lord for Your second coming! One day You’ll come again in the skies (Mathew 24:29-31; 1 Thessalonians 4:15-18). But at the same time, every day between now and then, You desire to come again in our hearts (John 15:4; Colossians 1:27).

 

It’s also interesting that the Spirit of Revival in John came from the womb of Elizabeth who was once barren and dead but was revived into life to bear the life the of the one who be filled with the Spirit and prepare the way of the Lord. How we need You to bring life from death in all that is barren in us! How we need to be infused with hope for the Revival to come that will touch the ends of the earth! “And this Gospel of the Kingdom will be preached in all the world as a witness to all the nations, and then the end will come!” (Matthew 24:14)

 

Lord, send Your angels to make Your announcements! Send Your Word and Your Spirit to prepare our hearts! And send Your Revival that turns hearts to God and to one another in ways that only Your Spirit of Revival can do! In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.


Be encouraged today. In the love of Jesus, Tommy Hays


My friend, may you be filled with the Holy Spirit, the Spirit of Revival, with a passion for the coming of Jesus and His Presence in our hearts and in our world, as His Spirit prepares the way of the Lord in you and in your community, in Jesus' name. God bless you, my friend! And you have a great day!


Tommy Hays | 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 at:

https://messiah-ministries.org


My Books on Inner Healing, Spiritual Freedom and Spiritual Intimacy with God are Available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/author/tommyhays


Setting hearts free to be all they were created to be

--Free to Be Like Jesus--

secure in their identity, growing in maturity, fulfilling their destiny"

Please Keep us in Prayer for These

Messiah Ministries Events


December 12

Messiah Ministries Christmas Party in Place of My Tuesday Night Class, Hosted by Todd and Debbie Willman for those have been part of my Tuesday Night Class through the years in Fredericksburg


January 13, 2024

Speaking at Canyon Lake, Texas Aglow Ministries Gathering


January 20, 2024

Speaking at Bastrop, Texas Aglow Ministries Lighthouse


January 22-30, 2024

Ministry in Morelia, Mexico with our Ministry Partner there, Pastor Fernando Tovar at Rey de Reyes Iglesia Christiana and Morelia House of Prayer


February 2024

Ministry in Bengaluru, India with Rev. Samuel and Pastor Pramila Jeyaraj at Jubilee Revival Worship Center. Also making other arrangements for ministry in Andhra Pradesh and Hyderabad


March 8-10

Leading a Free to Be Like Jesus Conference at the House of Prayer in Montpelier, Ohio


Contact Me for a Conference or Retreat in Your Church or Community: tommyhays@messiah-ministries.org


March 21-23

Speaking at the Greater Things Conference at Mo Ranch for the Central Texas Area Annual Retreat for Aglow International Ministries


March or April 2024

Planning a ministry trip in person to Pakistan with our ministry partners there. Please pray about contributing this amazing ministry opportunity to make an impact for the Kingdom of God in Pakistan!


May 31-June 2

MorningStar Online Connect Group Retreat at Moravian Falls, NC


June 5-7

MorningStar Fellowship of Ministries Retreat at Fort Mill, SC


Tuesday Nights at 6PM

Teaching our 9 Month Equipping Course on Tuesday Nights at 6PM at The Bridge Church, Fredericksburg, Texas based on my books Free to Be Like Jesus! and First the Spirit.

https://www.amazon.com/author/tommyhays


Wednesday Mornings

Joining with MorningStar Ministries to Lead Online Restoration Ministry Sessions for Online Connect Groups from around the world.

 

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: 

tommyhays@messiah-ministries.org

 

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

https://messiah-ministries.org/partner/contribute

Free On-line Video Series: Setting Hearts Free!

My Core Teaching and Ministry

https://messiah-ministries.org/resources

https://www.amazon.com/author/tommyhays