How to Prepare for the Latter Rain Outpouring

Preparing for the latter rain requires a diligent work of heart-cleansing, the removal of sin, and a total consecration of the soul to God to receive the refreshing from His presence. This spiritual preparation is an active process of yielding to Christ today so that your vessel is purified and ready for the heavenly dew1SM 190.3+1.

Individual Heart Preparation 🌿

• Cleanse the Soul Temple: You must remove every stain of sin, impurity, and defilement from the heart, as the Holy Spirit will not fall upon an unholy or unsubmitted heartRH July 20, 1886, par. 10+2.

• Emptying of Self: It is essential to be emptied of self, envy, jealousy, evil surmising, and strife, as these things prevent the reception of God's blessing1SM 190.3+1.

• Daily Righteousness: True preparation means being right with God today; if you have Christ formed within as the hope of glory right now, you are ready for whatever comes1SAT 202.3+1.

• Seek the Righteousness of Christ: You must hunger and thirst for the righteousness of Jesus, which is the "wedding garment" woven in the loom of heaven, rather than relying on the tattered garments of self-righteousness Matthew 22:11-121SAT 202.3+1.

Practical Actions for the Believer ✍️

• Confession and Repentance: You are called to a deep work of repentance, confessing your sins beforehand to judgment so they may be blotted out when the times of refreshing come Acts 3:19ARSH March 15, 1860, page 130.4+1.

• Unite with Brethren: All differences, enmities, or divisions between you and others must be taken out of the way, as unity and being of one heart and mind are vital for the loud cryGCB/GCDB 1893, page 165.7+2.

• Prayer and Faith: You must ask for the rain in the time of the latter rain, seeking God with the whole heart and exercising faith in His promises Zechariah 10:1TM 508.1+1.

• Heed the True Witness: Accepting the counsel of the True Witness to the Laodiceans—buying gold tried in the fire and white raiment—is a necessary step to be fitted for translationGCB/GCDB 1893, page 205.3+2.

The Purpose of the Preparation ☁️

• Strength for the Time of Trouble: The latter rain is given to revive and strengthen the faithful to pass through the coming time of trouble safely4bSG 112.5+1.

• Empowering the Loud Cry: This outpouring gives power to the third angel’s message, enabling the church to sound the last great warning to the worldEW 85.3+2.

• Ripening for the Harvest: Just as the natural rain ripens the grain for the sickle, the spiritual latter rain perfects the character of the saints for the final harvest and translation James 5:7LDE 183.1+1.

Maintaining the Vessel 🏺

Keep your vessel "right side up" and clean through constant prayer and cooperation with GodLDE 194.1+1. Do not wait for a future revival to happen without effort; rather, use every present opportunity to place yourself in the channel of blessing1SM 190.3+1. Remember that those who do not appreciate the early rain of daily grace will not be able to discern or value the power of the latter rain when it fallsLDE 195.3+1.