The last two weeks have brought record breaking temperatures and high humidity to our area that we have not seen in many years. Often times we get a few days here and there of high temps and humidity that are oppressive, but then it breaks and we get those cool evenings where we can open up the windows at night and enjoy the evening air and give our air cconditioners a break. This present weather pattern has caused stress on our crops, not to mention the stress to our farmers! The heat we have had can sap ones energy in a matter of minutes. But, in the midst of these weeks we have had two rain showers in our area that our farmers commonly call "Million Dollar Rains". Rains which have not only quenched the thirst of our crops and gardens, but have as well eased the stress that these same farmers have been under as they have worried about the outcome of this Falls harvest. These rains have also brought a bit of cooler air and lower humidity. Maybe now I will not have to run at 5:00 a.m. now! We'll see.
These past two weeks weather patter remind me of the oppressing chaos that ensues in our world today. Problems in our homes, our schools, our nation and the world at large have also dealt us several severe blows. In times like these we need to stay strong in our Faith in Christ. For God promises us even amidst these "Droughts of Life" to send the rain. In Deuteronomy chapter 28 God lays before the children of God all of the ways He wants to bless us if we stay faithful and obedient to Him. Verse 12 says this, "The Lord will open the heavens, the storehouse of His bounty, to send rain on your land in season and to bless all the work of your hands". This rain God speaks of is not simply that that falls from the sky, but even more so the Rain of His goodness into our lives when we are emotionally & spiritually in a drought! So call out to Christ when you face a time like this and He will send into your heart a "Million Dollar Rain".
Love you all, Pastor Rick
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