Acts 8: 26 And the angel of the Lord spoke unto Philip, saying, Arise, and go toward the south unto the way that goes down from Jerusalem unto Gaza, which is desert.
Thus, the encounter between Philip and the Eunuch from Ethiopia, furnishes a wealth of instruction for those who will be granted the latter rain mindset. As we do our case study observe how the Holy Ghost is leading, His unconventional methods, and also, the simplicity and directness of the gospel. This first passage tells us that The Holy Ghost is the One who makes appointments, for the gospel to be preached to receptive persons.
It’s not by might nor by power, but solely the result of being willing to be led by God. Under the latter rain, The Holy Spirit would not generally be wasting time after persons who have no interest in salvation. Even though the outpouring will be upon “All flesh” yet, most of the specific appointments made will be for those who shall be heirs of salvation. We are instructed to sow beside all waters, and the parable of the Sower teaches us that there would be different soils, upon which the Gospel seed will fall.
But if one declares decidedly that they want nothing to do with Jesus, their choice must be respected. There is such a thing as wasting precious time after one who is decidedly not interested in hearing any word from God. That’s what God was trying to teach Paul, when, in spite of the warning given, he insisted on going up to Jerusalem to preach to the decidedly stubborn hearts.
Luke 10:10 But into whatsoever city you enter, and they receive you not, go your ways out into the streets of the same, and say, 11 Even the very dust of your city, which cleaves on us, we do wipe off against you: notwithstanding be you sure of this, that the kingdom of God is come nigh unto you.
May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!