Zechariah 10:1 Ask you of the Lord rain in the time of the latter rain; so the Lord shall make bright clouds, and give them showers of rain, to every one grass in the field.
Thus, in order to facilitate those decisions spoken of by the prophet Joel, The Holy Spirit is promised in copious amounts, so as to bring home present truth to the forefront of the minds of individuals in a clear direct, and simple format, so that everyone will fully understand what is at stake. As the former rain was given at the beginning of the Christian church, on the day of Pentecost, so it will be given in copious amounts near the end of earth’s history.
The outpouring of The Holy Ghost, just before the close of probation, is given to gather in all of God’s people in one, and to finalize all those decisions that will be made by the ungodly. The unction is to make us function in the context of the very rapid conversions which are scheduled to take place, as the end of all things approaches. And we could be looking at sooner rather than later, the way how things are going.
Thus, the stereotypes, formalities, and traditions we have become accustomed to over the years would need to be revisited, and in some cases, discarded, as The Holy Ghost will lead. We must not become so entrenched in tradition so that we will be averse to the changes that would become necessary. The Bible teaches us that as many as are led by The Spirit of God, they are the sons of God and thus, the willingness to be led is what will be one of the most important characteristics of those who will be called to give the loud cry, under the outpouring of The Holy Ghost in the latter rain.
Romans 9:28 For he will finish the work, and cut it short in righteousness: because a short work will the Lord make upon the earth.
May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good nigh” and God bless!