Today's message at Calvary Chapel Sydney was titled, "When it Rains it Pours." What has become a modern cliche was first coined and copyrighted as a company slogan by the Morton Salt company in 1911. It carried quite a different connotation than it does today. Morton Salt was marketed as superior because of an additive which kept the salt pouring freely even in damp weather. Today people say "when it rains it pours" to convey how bad or trying circumstances seem to come in bunches. There are plenty of problems in this world and our lives to be sure, but as children of a loving heavenly Father we can turn our focus in all situations Him with joy.
A common response of all people in the midst of a trial or unfathomable pain is "Why?" Often God does not give explanations but responds to the humble seeker with a fresh revelation of Himself. It is good for us to recall to mind how God has already blessed us with life, love, grace, and mercy. He has continued to rain down blessing on us. The probing question we are faced with is, are such blessings pouring from our lives? Pride and selfishness could be compared to the damp which caused salt to clump and hinder it from pouring freely. We are the salt of the earth, and the Holy Spirit enables us to shed abroad the love of God He has placed in our hearts. An additive will do us no good: we need transformation obtained only possible through spiritual regeneration through faith in Christ.
Can you say concerning your life, "When it rains it pours?" Does the joy, light, and life of Christ have a free release in your thoughts, words, and deeds? May it be so LORD Jesus!
A common response of all people in the midst of a trial or unfathomable pain is "Why?" Often God does not give explanations but responds to the humble seeker with a fresh revelation of Himself. It is good for us to recall to mind how God has already blessed us with life, love, grace, and mercy. He has continued to rain down blessing on us. The probing question we are faced with is, are such blessings pouring from our lives? Pride and selfishness could be compared to the damp which caused salt to clump and hinder it from pouring freely. We are the salt of the earth, and the Holy Spirit enables us to shed abroad the love of God He has placed in our hearts. An additive will do us no good: we need transformation obtained only possible through spiritual regeneration through faith in Christ.
Can you say concerning your life, "When it rains it pours?" Does the joy, light, and life of Christ have a free release in your thoughts, words, and deeds? May it be so LORD Jesus!
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