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Adventistische Schriften über: "What would Ellen G. White think about the statement: “If we are not ready for the late rain, we will not be ready for the Second Coming”? Please provide exact sources for preparation for the late rain, reception of the Holy Spirit, character preparation, and readiness for Christ’s return."
Answer
Ellen G. White fully agrees with this thought, as the reception of the late rain is essential to strengthen God’s people for the final time of tribulation, the sealing judgment, and the Second Coming of Christ. Preparation for this spiritual reception requires a daily transformation of character, genuine spiritual growth, and the complete surrender of one’s own will to God. Without this preparatory work and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, the believer cannot stand on the day of the final test.
\n\nThe Late Rain as Preparation for the Time of Testing and the End
\n\n\n\n»God’s people have completed their work. They have received “the late rain,” “the refreshing from the face of the Lord,” and are prepared for the difficult hour ahead. Angels hurry back and forth in heaven. An angel returning from the earth announces that his work is done; the final test has been brought upon the world, and all who have proven faithful to the divine commandments have received “the seal of the living God.” Then Jesus ends His intercession in the upper sanctuary.«
Strengthening through the Late Rain for the Time of Tribulation
\n\n\n»The final message of grace to be given to the world is a revelation of His character of love. God’s children are to reveal His glory. In their own lives and character they should demonstrate what God’s grace has done for them. ... When the third message swells into a loud cry and great power and glory accompany the concluding work, the faithful people of God will share in that glory. It is the late rain that revitalizes and strengthens them to go through the time of tribulation.«
Conditions for Receiving the Holy Spirit and the Late Rain
\n\n\n»When the way is prepared for the Spirit of God, the blessing will come. Satan can prevent a shower of blessing that descends upon God’s people no more than he can close the windows of heaven so that no rain falls on the earth. ... We should pray for the outpouring of the Holy Spirit as earnestly as the disciples prayed on Pentecost. When they needed it at that time, we need it even more today. ... The measure of Holy Spirit we receive will correspond to the measure of our desire, the faith exercised for it, and the use we make of the light and understanding given to us.«
Spiritual Growth and the Development of Christ’s Character
\n\n\n»Just as a plant puts down roots in the soil, we should put deep roots in Christ. As the plant receives sunshine, dew, and rain, we should open our hearts to the Holy Spirit. ... If we keep our mind directed toward Christ, He will come to us “like rain, like late rain and early rain upon the earth.” ... The goal of the Christian life is bearing fruit—the re‑creation of Christ’s character in the believer, so that it can be reproduced in others.«
Character Preparation for the Day of the Final Test
\n»Anyone who wants to build a strong, harmonious character must give everything to Christ and act accordingly. The Savior will not accept divided service. Daily one must learn the significance of self‑surrender. One must study the Word of God, grasp its meaning, and obey its precepts. ... Day by day God works in him and perfects the character that must stand on the day of the final test.«
Original Sources (English)
Stephan Krol
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