In what ways can we ensure God's "rain" of blessings in our lives? The Promise of Rainy Blessing “I will make them and the places around My hill a blessing. I will send down showers in season—showers of blessing.” (Ezekiel 34:26) The Lord pledges literal, timely rain to Israel—yet the verse also teaches a broader principle: God delights to pour out tangible, life-giving favor on those who are His. Understanding the Context of Ezekiel 34:26 • God is speaking as the Shepherd who rescues His flock from abusive leaders (vv. 1-24). • The “hill” is Zion—His chosen place. Blessing is tied to nearness to Him. • “Showers” arrive “in season,” reminding us that divine favor is purposeful, never random. Positioning Our Hearts for the Showers 1. Cling to the Shepherd • John 10:11—Jesus is “the good shepherd.” Safety under His lordship is the first step toward blessing. 2. Remain near His hill • Hebrews 10:22—“Let us draw near with a sincere heart.” Proximity invites provision. 3. Believe His promises • Numbers 23:19—“God is not a man, that He should lie.” Confidence in His unchanging word opens the sluice gates. Practical Steps That Invite the Rain • Consistent Obedience – Deuteronomy 28:12—He opens the heavens “to bless all the work of your hands.” Obedience aligns us under the spout. • Wholehearted Giving – Malachi 3:10—Generous, cheerful giving positions us for “a blessing without measure.” • Persistent Prayer – Zechariah 10:1—“Ask the LORD for rain in the season of spring rain.” God commands us to request what He already longs to give. • Eager Reception of the Word – Isaiah 55:10-11—His word descends like rain and “accomplishes” its purpose. Regular Scripture intake saturates the soil. • Cultivated Unity – Psalm 133:1, 3—When brothers dwell in unity, the Lord “commands the blessing.” Guarding the Harvest After the Rain • Maintain Gratitude—Deuteronomy 8:10 warns against forgetting the Giver once the barns are full. • Steward Faithfully—Luke 16:10 emphasizes integrity in “very little” as a gateway to “much.” • Share the Overflow—2 Corinthians 9:8 speaks of “all sufficiency” so we can “abound in every good work.” Encouragement for Dry Seasons • Hosea 6:3—“He will come to us like the rain.” Even when clouds vanish, wait expectantly; the pattern of Scripture is cycles of sowing, waiting, and reaping. • Galatians 6:9—“At the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” Perseverance keeps the field ready. When we stay close to the Shepherd, obey His voice, pray for rain, and steward His gifts, we place ourselves beneath heaven’s open windows—right where the refreshing showers of blessing fall. |
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