How can we experience God's "showers of blessing" in our daily lives today? The Text at the Center “I will make them and the places surrounding My hill a blessing. I will send down showers in season; they will be showers of blessing.” — Ezekiel 34:26 Grasping the Promise • The words come from God Himself—He pledges literal, timely showers. • “My hill” points to His dwelling; blessings flow from His presence, not from circumstance. • “In season” assures us they arrive exactly when needed, never late, never early. Who Is Invited to Receive? • The “them” in context is God’s flock—those under the care of the true Shepherd (Ezekiel 34:23). • In Christ we become that flock (John 10:11, 14). • Every believer, therefore, stands under the same open heavens of Ezekiel 34:26. Conditions That Position Us Under the Showers • Listening obedience — “Obey the voice of the LORD” (Deuteronomy 28:2). • Nearness to His presence — stay close to “My hill” through worship and Scripture (Psalm 27:4). • Upright walking — “No good thing does He withhold from those who walk uprightly” (Psalm 84:11). • Faith-filled giving — “See if I will not open the windows of heaven” (Malachi 3:10). Practical Ways to Experience the Showers Today 1. Set a daily meeting time with the Shepherd. Read His Word, listen, respond. 2. Speak expectancy aloud. Thank Him in advance for on-time rain. 3. Keep short accounts—repent quickly so no sin umbrella blocks the flow (Isaiah 59:1-2). 4. Serve others; blessings often arrive through the very acts of giving (Luke 6:38). 5. Guard the Sabbath rhythm; rest positions the heart to receive (Exodus 20:8-11). What the Showers Look Like in Daily Life • Inner refreshment—“Streams of living water will flow from within” (John 7:38). • Guidance—“He leads me beside still waters; He restores my soul” (Psalm 23:2-3). • Provision—“Seek first the kingdom… and all these things will be added” (Matthew 6:33). • Peace that defies anxiety—Philippians 4:6-7. • Opportunities to witness—overflow naturally spills onto others (Acts 1:8). Guarding Against Common Blockages • Chronic worry (Matthew 6:27) • Unforgiveness (Mark 11:25) • Stinginess (Proverbs 11:24-25) • Neglect of fellowship (Hebrews 10:25) Living in Continual Expectation God’s character never shifts: “Every good and perfect gift is from above… with whom there is no variation or shadow of shifting” (James 1:17). Keep eyes on the unchanging Giver, stay near His hill, and the promised showers of blessing will drench everyday life with His goodness. |
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