Preparing for Rain!

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As we continue are Wednesday night youth bible study on Facing the Giants, our 2nd study was about preparing for rain and studying through Hebrews chapter 11, which is known as the FAITH chapter. It mentions people from previous books in the old testament who put their faith in action.

In the movie scene when Mr. Bridges (the older gentlemen who had been seen in the school praying over the lockers) came in to encourage Coach Taylor to stay with the football program in the middle of the school considering hiring a new coach, because the team had a 6 season losing streak and continuing towards another losing season. Mr. Bridges told Coach Taylor a story about two farmers who desperately needed rain. He said that both farmers prayed for rain, but only one farmer went out and prepared his fields to receive it. Then Mr. Bridges asked, “Which one had more faith?” His final words to Coach Taylor were, “God will send the rain when He is ready. You need to prepare your field to receive it.”

Wow! That quote gets me right in the chest! God is in control and He will send the rain when He  is ready but are we ready to receive it? Believe me – I know what it is to want something so badly that your heart feels swollen and bruised. It’s easy to throw your hands in the air, curl up into a ball, and tearfully asking God why your heart’s desires have not been fulfilled – especially when you see His blessings falling on the lives of others. I have been there, many times; but, here’s what I’ve been shown lately. Ultimately, all that matters in this life is that we are serving the Lord with our whole hearts. This earthly life is short. The struggles we face here cannot compare with the awesomeness of Heaven (Romans 8:18). He loves His children. He wants good gifts for His children, but He will send them when He’s ready. We have to prepare our fields (i.e., hearts and lives) to receive them.

GOD wants to bless His children, but He also needs to be first in your life. Ask God to make His desires your desires. Ask Him to rework your priorities. When His desires fill us, we have more joy, more purpose, and less time to feel sorry for ourselves. Grace be with you, friends, as you prepare your fields for rain!

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