The Abundance of Rain
Good morning Scripture: 1 Kings 18:41-46 Worship song: Let It Rain Meditation: Elijah was a man subject to like passions as we are, and he prayed earnestly that it might not rain, and it rained not on the earth by the space of three years and six months. And he prayed again, and heaven gave rain. Elijah had prayed the drought into existence. Now, it was time for the drought to end. He began to petition the God of the universe for rain. Not a little rain, but enough rain to quench the thirst of the land. After Elijah's seventh request, there came an abundance of rain. His earnest and sincere prayer for rain was heard, and God answered by sending rain upon the land. Elijah prayed until he received an answer. What might be your request today? Are you experiencing a drought or a dry season? Let your request be known to God; He still answers prayer. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. Let us pray: Eternal Father, ruler ...