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The Latter Rain?
We all know that the Bible refers to the “Latter Rain” and that this term describes an extraordinary outpouring of the Holy Spirit similar to that of “Pentecost” fame! But what does the “Latter Rain” really mean? Why will it be “poured out”? What requirements exist? And what messages will be presented as a result of the Latter Rain? These answers are all found in the Bible!
First, let’s take an “inventory” of what we already know about the Latter Rain! We know it occurs “just before” the 7 Last Plagues are poured out! So, we can safely assume that the message presented as a result of the Latter Rain would be “the most important final warning ever given to mankind”! We already know that The 3 Angels’ Messages (Revelation 14:6-11 KJV) compose this warning. And Revelation 18 repeats the “second Angel’s Message in more detail.” Notice that this time, the angel shouts…and his glory lightens the whole Earth!
Why was the “Early Rain” (aka Pentecost) poured out? The Latter Rain would probably be poured out for a similar reason, right?
Why Did Pentecost Happen?
"1 And as they spake unto the people, the priests, and the captain of the temple, and the Sadducees, came upon them,
2 Being grieved that they taught the people, and preached through Jesus the resurrection from the dead.
3 And they laid hands on them, and put them in hold unto the next day: for it was now eventide.
4 Howbeit many of them which heard the word believed; and the number of the men was about five thousand.
5 And it came to pass on the morrow, that their rulers, and elders, and scribes,
6 And Annas the high priest, and Caiaphas, and John, and Alexander, and as many as were of the kindred of the high priest, were gathered together at Jerusalem.
7 And when they had set them in the midst, they asked, By what power, or by what name, have ye done this?
8 Then Peter, filled with the Holy Ghost, said unto them, Ye rulers of the people, and elders of Israel,
9 If we this day be examined of the good deed done to the impotent man, by what means he is made whole;
10 Be it known unto you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom God raised from the dead, even by him doth this man stand here before you whole.
11 This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders, which is become the head of the corner.
12 Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.
13 Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marvelled; and they took knowledge of them, that they had been with Jesus.
14 And beholding the man which was healed standing with them, they could say nothing against it.
15 But when they had commanded them to go aside out of the council, they conferred among themselves,
16 Saying, What shall we do to these men? for that indeed a notable miracle hath been done by them is manifest to all them that dwell in Jerusalem; and we cannot deny it.
17 But that it spread no further among the people, let us straitly threaten them, that they speak henceforth to no man in this name.
18 And they called them, and commanded them not to speak at all nor teach in the name of Jesus.
19 But Peter and John answered and said unto them, Whether it be right in the sight of God to hearken unto you more than unto God, judge ye.
20 For we cannot but speak the things which we have seen and heard.
21 So when they had further threatened them, they let them go, finding nothing how they might punish them, because of the people: for all men glorified God for that which was done.
22 For the man was above forty years old, on whom this miracle of healing was shewed.
23 And being let go, they went to their own company, and reported all that the chief priests and elders had said unto them.
24 And when they heard that, they lifted up their voice to God with one accord, and said, Lord, thou art God, which hast made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and all that in them is:
25 Who by the mouth of thy servant David hast said, Why did the heathen rage, and the people imagine vain things?
26 The kings of the earth stood up, and the rulers were gathered together against the Lord, and against his Christ.
27 For of a truth against thy holy child Jesus, whom thou hast anointed, both Herod, and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles, and the people of Israel, were gathered together,
28 For to do whatsoever thy hand and thy counsel determined before to be done.
29 And now, Lord, behold their threatenings: and grant unto thy servants, that with all boldness they may speak thy word,
30 By stretching forth thine hand to heal; and that signs and wonders may be done by the name of thy holy child Jesus.
31 And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled together; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they spake the word of God with boldness".
Acts 4:1-31 KJV
Notice that they wanted more than anything else to faithfully present the message for their time, just as God wanted them to! The Holy Spirit was given to fulfill their request to do God’s will and to do it well!
A Very Tough Message!
The “Loud Cry” described in Revelation 18 is a tough message! It details the papacy’s evilness and its secret societies work. It is not an easy message, but it must be given before it is too late for those Catholic members who are honest and sincere in heart to repent and “Come out of her, My people”! It requires the utmost courage, a vast supply of God’s love, and the power of the Holy Spirit! (see also 3 Angels’ Messages By Walter Vieth)
The Latter Rain Is For Those Who Obey!
The Latter Rain is NOT given to those who want an “exciting experience” with God! It is NOT given to make us “feel closer” to God! Yes, we should ask for the Latter Rain, but only if we are prepared to use the Holy Spirit’s power to present the 3 Angels’ Messages along with Revelation 18, just as God has clearly instructed us to do! (see Testimonies For The Church Volume 9, second chapter)
Let’s Make This Crystal Clear!
Let me make this “crystal clear”! The Latter Rain has nothing to do with “blessing you;” it has ONLY to do with doing God’s work! You might sometimes feel blessed as a “side effect,” but this is NOT about you! This is about your Love (which is loyalty and obedience John 14:15-21) to God! (see also Faith AND Works Simplified)
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