Hosea 6:3. “Then shall we know, if we follow on to know the Lord: His going forth is prepared as the morning; and He shall come unto us as the rain, as the latter rain and former rain unto the earth.” TWO RAINS. A voice of reason calls from pain “Come” – awaken, we have gone too far “Let us return” – to go farther we cannot survive ‘The Lord” – He is still where He always was It is our fault all this has happened He is still “The God that healeth thee” He is Life – He gives life – He revives the near-dead He raises up – He heals – even broken hearts He sees us where we are – He always has He is as unchanging as the sunrise He is still “The Way” – His steps lead to light and life. HE IS THE EARLY RAIN!
The ground is fertile – the early rain has fallen The seed can fall into the ground full of life Latent abundance lies waiting for the light and heat The warming takes place the life shivers to escape The breaking of the hard shell is silent Life-force moves to carry out its God-given function The humid warmth of divine intervention does its work The near-dead has died and new life begins to stir The early rain still does its wonders – roots and shoots Move to fall and rise each doing what the Creator planned
The dark ground moves to make way for new life awaiting – HE WHO IS THE LATTER RAIN!
“I am thankful for the rain that brings new life, Father God. It is without question a wonder of Thy power and design to bring life to be seen coming forth against all obstacles. There are some new life shoots showing themselves and I am grateful to have been a part of the process. Even to have placed a seed where it can be moved upon by Thee to bring forth life is a great delight and privilege. Thanks for allowing me to see the evidence in the newly greening shoots. Amen.”