Counsels on Mental Health

Counsel #23 — The Latter Rain

Picture: Counsel #23 — The Latter Rain CMH 105.1

Imagine you’re a part of a movement that will change the world - not by force, but through the power of God's Spirit. The Holy Spirit has been actively working on people’s hearts since the beginning. But before Jesus returns, there will be a special outpouring of God’s Spirit known as the Latter Rain. CMH 105.2

In agriculture, early seasonal rain helps seeds sprout, while latter rain matures the crop for harvest. Spiritual Latter Rain prepares God's people to live holy lives through the extremely difficult, final moments before Jesus comes back. The Spirit gives courage to live boldly, power to share God’s love with clarity, and faithfulness to endure tough times ahead. As a young adult, you’re not too young to prepare for this. It starts in your alone time with God. Ask for His Spirit in full. Ask for the Latter Rain. It is during these moments that spiritual strength and boldness are born for the days ahead.⁹ CMH 105.3

“At that time Michael, the great prince who protects your people, will arise. There will be a time of distress such as has not happened from the beginning of nations until then. But at that time your people—everyone whose name is found written in the book—will be delivered.” Daniel 12:1 NIV CMH 105.4

“Unless we are daily advancing in the exemplification of the active Christian virtues, we shall not recognize the manifestations of the Holy Spirit in the latter rain.” Ellen White in Prayer, p. 119 CMH 105.5

Reflect: How are you spiritually preparing for Jesus’ return and the outpouring of His Spirit in Latter Rain power? CMH 105.6