something is happening in our nation, around the world... and I feel God saying... look out... for the rain is coming! sometimes I feel like we've become like Elijah... waiting upon God to send the rain. That rain that the whole land, all its people, the whole earth is thirsting for.... Waiting for revival, for the refreshing of His Spirit.
Elijah kept on sending his servant to see if there was a cloud in the sky. Patiently he had to wait.... for God's appointed time. He could have given up... not a cloud in the sky.... who would have thought it could rain. But he knew Him who had made the promise. And he knew Him that is faithful, forever faithful.
And the rain came, after many many years of drought. God heard the cry of His people.
So about a month ago I saw a vision in which a big rain cloud comes and washes the earth... with new life sprouting forth from the earth... it was so beautiful and so fresh. Before the rain there was so much expectation, and after the rain there was so much rejoicing.... And God reminded me again about it this morning.
So I asked God what does it mean? And His precious Spirit replied: "Prepare for the rain..., make sure you have enough seed to sow (delve into my Word). Then sow generously! And then watch my miracle of New Life come forth. Then tend the new sprouts with a gentle hand, guide them where necessary and remove the weeds where need be." It reminded me of a gardener lovingly looking after the plants and especially the new growth in his garden... "Tend the new life," God said, it reminded me of shepherding the flock.
So I'm asking His Spirit to prepare me, to not miss the moment, to not be ill-prepared.
Isaiah 55: 10 - 11
"As the rain and the snow come down from heaven, and do not return to it without watering the earth and making it bud and flourish, so that it yields seed for the sower and bread for the eater, so is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it."
God says "It's going to rain" and I want to be ready.... will YOU be?
Psalm 68: 7 - 9
When you went out before your people, O God, when you marched through the wasteland, the earth shook, the heavens poured down rain, before God, the One of Sinai, before God, the God of Israel. You gave abundant showers, O God; you refreshed your weary inheritance."
We praise you oh Lord!
