The Latter Rain Mindset. Part [11] 02/22/2025 (Morning thought)

Matthew 10:19 But when they deliver you up, take no thought how or what you shall speak: for it shall be given you in that same hour what you shall speak. 20 For it is not you that speak, but the Spirit of your Father which speaks in you.

Phillip did not know who he was going to meet, nor what type of reception he would be given, but that was not really his business. His forte was to obey in all things whatsoever, and howsoever The Spirit will direct. A humble and a willing spirit will be of much value to God, during the closing work of salvation. The mere fact that The Holy Spirit is The One who gave to Philip his marching orders, was enough to settle in his mind that the encounter would be very productive of good.

Acts 8:27 And he arose and went: and, behold, a man of Ethiopia, a eunuch of great authority under Candace queen of the Ethiopians, who had the charge of all her treasure, and had come to Jerusalem for to worship, 28 Was returning, and sitting in his chariot read Esaias the prophet. 29 Then the Spirit said unto Philip, go near, and join thyself to this chariot. Acts 8:30 And Philip ran thither to him, and heard him read the prophet Esaias and said Understandest thou what thou readest?

This cannot be stated enough, for the tendency to plan ahead of God, the disposition to employ man- made efforts and strategies, without being guided or sent by The Holy Spirit, would not cut it when the latter rain falls. Note well Philip’s ready, and willing mindset we spoke of earlier, now being manifested in real time. The latter rain mindset is one that is dead focused on one thing, and one thing only; the salvation of as many as God will call. Thus, Philip’s conversation is not going to deal with hot potatoes, those sensitive topics some persons like to argue about. Philip goes directly to the purpose to which The Spirit sent him.

Acts 8:31 And he said, how can I, except some man should guide me? And he desired Philip that he would come up and sit with him.

May The Lord add His blessing to the study of His word. God bless!

The Latter Rain Mindset. Part [10] 02/22/2025 (Evening thought)

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!