The Rain of His Presence

"Let us pursue the knowledge of the Lord...He will come to us like the rain..." Hosea 6:3


His presence, like the rain, is a gift. The crystalline drops awaken our senses, and we who thirst find ourselves drenched by the sweetness of His mercy. We are swept away by flood of His power and love. His rain-like presence showers us, washing us, cleansing us. The trace of our infidelity, of our acts of harlotry are all wiped clean, and we come away smelling like the fragrance of the earth after the rain.

His presence, like the rain, is a gift. He comes to us and brings delight to our parched, shriveled souls, and the moisture of His love is like a kiss that astounds us, revives us, and the dried-up, wrinkled terrains of our hearts becomes an oasis of His grace. And we come to life. The singing of the rain is a lullaby, soothing, calming. His presence, like a lovesong, woos us, breaking our barriers, and ultimately, changing us.

His presence, like the rain, is a gift...

Comments

Beng said…
The fragrance of the earth after the rain--I like that smell.
Good analogy here!
V.T said…
Bong! Indeed, how well written. His presence makes everything meaningful and so possible.

Would you be willing to let me borrow this and compose a melody. I love it.
Bong said…
To Vee, yes you may borrow it. I owe you a loooong letter, hahaha. Keep in touch.
Olive Joy said…
have you ever noticed that really subtle breeze that comes just before the rain comes down? i love that, kinda like a soft whisper telling you to drop everything and go to the nearest window :)
Keng said…
hello pastor bong! you probably don't remember me. I am a friend of Kuya Dennis Sagulig and I stayed at PBTS for a week when he was still a student there. Kumain pa nga tayong tatlo sa Don Hen dati. Anyway, just dropped by to say hi. Kaka inspire naman yung write-ups nyo. I hope I can experience those things that you are experiencing now. More power and God Bless!!!
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