Yes, let us know (recognize, be acquainted with, and understand) Him; let us be zealous to know the Lord [to appreciate, give heed to, and cherish Him]. His going forth is prepared and certain as the dawn, and He will come to us as the [heavy] rain, as the latter rain that waters the earth.
Dear Ones: The Latter Rain! Israel called their spring rains the latter rain. But Christians await the times when the former and latter rains of the Spirit will pour out upon the nations. The coming of these spiritual rains will be at the appointed time that was prepared before time existed. Past spiritual awakenings and revivals were only a foretaste of what we are waiting for today.
With the beginning of each new year, there is the hope and expectation that these spiritual rains will come. In the spiritual realm there are times of drought and rainy seasons. But when the former and latter spiritual rains come it will be like nothing ever seen or recorded.
The natural weathermen give you the statistics of how much rain has fallen or is expected to fall within a certain time frame. Farmers listen very carefully to their prognostications. Even so, the Holy Spirit has been prophesying that these spiritual rains are coming soon. The call to prepare our hearts to receive such an outpouring is very urgent.
Get ready for the latter rain outpouring of spiritual power and resources. Ask the Holy Spirit to guide you in this preparation time. As the new year dawns, make a special effort to listen for His voice to instruct you. It is a good day to tune your ears to the voice of the Spirit. I bless you in Jesus’ name. Happy New Year.