the harvest of revelation 14
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Ask ye of the Lord rain in
the time of the latter rain; so
the Lord shall make brightclouds, and give them
showers of rain. He will
cause to come down for you
the rain, the former rain, and
the latter rainThe Lordemploys these operations of
naturenature to represent the work
of the Holy Spirit. TM 506.
1. Sowing Time
2. Early Rain
3. Latter Rain
4. Harvesting
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Let us now fearthe Lord our God,
that giveth rain,
both the former
and the latter, in
his season: hereserveth unto us
the appointed
weeks of the
harvest. Jer. 5:24
As the third message swells to a loud cry, and as greatpower and glory attend the closing work, the faithful
people of God will partake of that glory. It is the latter
rain which revives and strengthens them to pass through
the time of trouble. 7BC 984.
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And it came to pass
afterward, the he went
throughout every city
and village; preaching
and shewing the gladtidings of the kingdom
of God: and the twelve
were with him. Lk. 8:1
And when much
people were gathered
together, and were come to him out of every city, he spake
by a parable: A sower went out to sow his seedNow the
parable is this: The seed is the word of God. Lk. 8:4, 5, 11.
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In the work that was accomplished
on the day of Pentecost, we may see
what can be done by the exercise of
faithThe seed had been sown by the
greatest Teacher the world had ever
known. For three and a half years theSon of God had sojourned in the land
of Judea, proclaiming the message of
the gospel of truth and working with
mighty signs and wonders. The seed
had been sown, and after His ascension the greatingathering took place. More were converted by one sermon
on the day of Pentecost than were converted during all the
years of Christ's ministry. So mightily will God work when
men give themselves to the control of the Spirit. 7BC 1055.
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In the East the
former rain falls at thesowing-time. It is
necessary in order
that the seed may
germinate. Under the
influence of thefertilizing showers,
the tender shoot
springs up. TM 506.
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As the dew and the rain
are given first to cause the
seed to germinate, and then
to ripen the harvest, so the
Holy Spirit is given to carry
forward, from one stage to
another, the process of
spiritual growth. TM 506.
He shall come down like rainrain
upon mownupon mown grass: as showers
that water the earth. Ps.72: 6.
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The latter rain, falling
near the close of the
season, ripens the grain
and prepares it for the
sickle. TM 506.
The ripening of the grain represents the completion of the
work of Gods grace in the soul. By the power of the Holy
Spirit the moral image of God is to be perfected in the
character. We are to be wholly transformed into the likeness
of Christ. TM 506.
Thrust in thy sickle, and
reap; for the time is come
for thee to reap; for the
harvest of the earth is ripe.
Rev. 14:15.
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Many have in a great
measure failed to receive
the former rain. They have
not obtained all the
benefits that God has thus
provided for them. They
expect that the lack will be
supplied by the latter rain.
When the richestabundance of grace shall
be bestowed, they intend
to open their hearts to
receive it. They are making
a terrible mistake. TM 507.
Unless the early showers
have done their work, the
latter rain can bring noseed to perfection. TM
506.
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In a special sense Seventh-day
Adventists have been set in the world as
watchmen and light bearers. To themhas been entrusted the last warning for
a perishing world. On them is shining
wonderful light from the word of God.
They have been given a work of the
most solemn import--the proclamation
of the first, second, and third angels'messages. There is no other work of so
great importance. They are to allow
nothing else to absorb their attention.
The most solemn truths ever
entrusted to mortals have been given
us to proclaim to the world. The proclamation of these truths is tobe our work. The world is to be warned, and God's people are to be
true to the trust committed to them. They are not to engage in
speculation, neither are they to enter into business enterprises
with unbelievers; for this would hinder them in their God-given
work
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Are we to wait until the
fulfillment of the prophecies of
the end before we say anything
concerning them? Of what value
will our words be then? Shall we
wait until God's judgments fall
upon the transgressor before we
tell him how to avoid them?
Where is our faith in the word of
God? Must we see things
foretold come to pass before we
will believe what He has said? In
clear, distinct rays light has
come to us, showing us that thegreat day of the Lord is near at
hand, "even at the doors." Let us
read and understand before it is
too late. Testimonies, Vol. 9, pp.
19, 20.
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Servants of God, with their faces lighted up and
shining with holy consecration, will hasten from
place to place to proclaim the message from
heaven. By thousands of voices, all over the earth,
the warning will be given. Miracles will be wrought,
the sick will be healed, and signs and wonders willfollow the believers The arguments have been
presented. The seed has been sown, and now
it will spring up and bear fruit. The publications
distributed by missionary workers have
exerted their influence, yet many whose minds
were impressed have been prevented from fullycomprehending the truth or from yielding obedience. Now the rays of light
penetrate everywhere, the truth is seen in its clearness, and the honest
children of God sever the bands which have held them. Family connections,
church relations, are powerless to stay them now. Truth is more precious
than all besides. Notwithstanding the agencies combined against the truth, a
large number take their stand upon the Lord's side. GC 612.