I have heard it said before, "There can't always be sunshine, you need a little rain." Well, that indeed is true. If there were no rain, then flowers wouldn't bloom, grass would dry up and dye, the oceans/seas would dry up. Not pretty picture eh?!!! What does rain do? It gives nourishment/food to plants, it fills up bodies of water so that the fish/mammals can continue to thrive in the natural environment God gave us. Also, rain washes away the dirty things like pollen off of our cars, washes away things that might be left on the ground that are dirty. See rain isn't always bad!!!
Here's a question that deals with spiritual rain (i.e. trials, troubles, hard times/difficulties). Do you prepare for the rain in your life?!!! I mean when the hard times come through Spiritual warfare do you prepare for rain (battle)? Do you read God's Word and spend time with God preparing for the tough times! God's Holy Word is the Sword of the Spirit. We can defeat the devil with it....I honestly must admit that lately I've not been preparing for Spiritual Rain very well. However, during this time of fasting God is teaching me so much and I praise His name for it! Ephesians 6:10-18 tells us to put on the Full Armour of God. It prepares us for battle/Spiritual Rain!
I mentioned yesterday about a book called "Crazy Love" by Francis Chan. I flipped it back open this morning and read some more. I got even more excited about rekindling my relationship with Jesus! Ahhhhh....It's been like sweet manna from heaven falling. God has been speaking to my heart so much these first 7 days. It's amazing. Please go pick up a copy of this book, yu won't be sorry!
So, it's the desire of my heart to renew my relationship with Jesus, and to do whatever it takes to bring Him glory. YES, even if it means a little rain!
What about you? Are you ready to renew your relationship with Jesus? Or Are you ready to begin a relationship with Jesus that you've never had before?!!! Need a little rain?!!!
Amazed by the King of Kings,
Alicia Roark
I don't know of any household that has NO umbrella, (and/or) NO raincoat in one of its closets, do you! ... Everyone knows it will
ReplyDelete"physically" rain from time to time, so they have the proper (gear) for it, "in advance." And usually, they will pull out their umbrella the night before & set it by the door, so they have it handy on their way out, to drive to work.
Interesting, how we take for granted the "spiritual" storms that come from time to time: as if totally oblivious to this fact of life, as well.
Which explains why, so often, believers live a (spiritually Bi-Polar) experience, being tossed around in a storm, and only "strong" w/ nurturing sunshine & gentle breezes.
I've just listened to MercyMe's music, Bring the Rain; I especially liked its explanation of suffering leading to perseverance, which builds character, which leads to hope...
HOPE ~ our anchor during the storm! Because we know the Master! The One who'd originally created that moon (which) dictates the tides. Therefore we can stay calm. What is the picture of true peace? Is it being sheltered while the rains pour? Or, is it being perched on a rock, singing while you are getting raindrops upon you? :) :) :)