The power of the Rain and the Power of the Word of God

Gospel Thoughts

*Lenten Season : C Cycle : First Week: Tuesday*

*GOSPEL - Mt 6:7-15*

*FIRST READING - Is 55:10-11*

*The power of the Rain and the Power of the Word of God*

*1) The Concept of Rain*

The first reading of the day, refers to the concept of rain, in connection with the Word of God 

We are familiar with rain and we do know what happens when the rain starts. The though prophet Isaiah, God shows such will be the effect and result of the Word of God 

*2) The speciality and the Power of the Rain/Water*

There are some special features about rain

*A) Rain comes on a regular basis*

As we know there are seasons. So accordingly there is a rainy season and rain comes in rainy season. There is no doubt about it 

*B) Rain becomes one with the Earth*

The rain which falls from above, becomes one with the mud or with the earth. 

In other words rain does not remain separate from the earth

*C) Rain transforms the Earth*

When rain falls we can clearly see the changes which appear on the earth. 

There is a totally change of mood, when the rainy season starts. It means rain has the power to change 

*D) Rain creates life*

The rain which falls to the ground, brings a life. We can see the fresh grass everywhere and there appears full life in everything

*E) Rain is always active*

Rain is never passive, rather it is always active. Because it creates something new in everything and everywhere

*F) Rain takes any Form*

Wherever rain falls, it adopts to the form to which it falls 

So rain or water can adopt or adjust into any form. 

*G) Rain or Water is transparent*

We can see clearly in the water. There is nothing which can be hid in the water 

Rain or water is always transparent, there is no hypocrisy in water 

*H) Rain water is Pure*

Scientifically it is proved that rain water is very pure and of a good quality 

Purity of the rain water we need to admire, something good and beautiful. 

All these above qualities or speacil features of the Rain or water make us clear that rain or water is very powerful and it definitely produces some life and fruit in everything

*3) Word of God is like Rain Water*

All the above said qualities of the rain are very much applicable to the Word of God 

From this we can conclude that, Word of God is very powerful, creative, effective, pure, becomes one with us and finally produces the fruit

So Word of God is also very powerful. 

*4) Falling of the rain can be prevented in some places*

In some places the rain does not fall. For example when there is roof, when there some hurdle which prevents the falling of the rain in some places 

In such cases, rain does not fall into that place and there appears no results 

Same logic is also applied to the Word of God. At times the Word of God is also prevented from falling into our life and into our heart. In such cases no effect will be achieved. 

*5) The falling of rain, Word of God and my life*

No one can control the falling of the rain. Its Gods miracle

No one can control God's Word, which fall from the mouth of God. It's also a miracle 

Am I preventing the Word of God, falling into my heart, my mind, and into my being??

Has the Word of God creating any new life in me? 

How do you see the power of God, by analysing the concept of rain??

*Think about it*

*God bless you and your family. Praying for you and your dear ones*

*Fr Maxim Dsouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*