PREPARE FOR THE RAIN

Connect the Dots Cross Over into God’s Purpose and Plan Count It All Joy Jesus, the Good Shepherd

Former and Latter Rains Former Rain: (Spring Rain) necessary to help the seed take root Latter Rain: (Autumn Rain) a great rain that enhances the crops right before harvest

Winter Season of Adversity In our winter seasons, we must ask God to: Help us become stronger Help us to be wise Help us to be better in applying His Word

Spring New life Fresh starts Time of Commitment New determination Season of Activity New life Fresh starts Time of Commitment New determination Time to plant the seed

Season to Nurture and Protect What Was Planted Summer Season to Nurture and Protect What Was Planted

Season of Reaping What Was Sown Autumn Season of Reaping What Was Sown

God’s Promise 13. And it shall be that if you earnestly obey my commandments which I command you today, to love the Lord your God and serve Him with all your heart and with all your soul 14. Then, I will give you the rain for your land in its season, the early rain and the latter rain that you may gather your grain, your new wine, and your oil. Deuteronomy 11:13-14 NKJV

God’s Promise Joel 2:23 NKJV 23. Be glad then, you children Zion. And rejoice in the Lord your God; foe He has given you the former rain faithfully, and He will cause the rain to come down for you-the former rain, and the latter rain in the first month. Joel 2:23 NKJV

How to Prepare For the Rain Do Not Have Idols Keep the Sabbath Day Rest and Show Reverence to God Follow God’s Decrees and Follow His Commands

Rain In Due Season We will See Increase Our Labor Will Not Be In Vain Our Enemies Will Scatter God Will Look Favorably Upon Us God Will Make Us Fertile and Multiply Us God Will Be With Us God Will Walk Among Us