(Ecclesiastes 11:3)
In the time that I write this post (6/28/2019) we have received a considerable amount of rain.
The falling of rain has always been looked at (by some) as a symbol of sorrow, and trials. Contrasted to a day of sunshine, a rainy day is said to cause one to be blue, and depressed.
I hope you are not one who feels this way about rainy days.
Solomon writes in our text, that rain has a purpose, and is an essential one at that. "If clouds are full of water, they pour rain upon the earth." In so doing, the rain provides moisture for the crops, and a required beverage for human consumption. Without it, we would not survive here on planet earth.
If rain symbolizes times of testing, then trials are essential is providing for one's maturity and personal development. James 1:2-4 says: "Consider it pure joy, my brothers when you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish it's work so that you may be mature and complete." Like the rain, trials have this purpose stated in the Scripture above.
Someone has said: "That if a creek did not have any stones, it would lose it's song." A song of comfort and peace. In your rainy season of trials and suffering, know that these trials, are for the strengthening of our faith. And to realize that when we go through these trials, our Heavenly Father is with us, every rough experience we go through.
That alone should give us peace in times of trial.
God is with us during the rainy days, as well as the days of sunshine.
That is a promise we can count on! GP
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