Key Verse:

“Sow to yourselves in righteousness, reap in mercy;

break up your fallow ground:

for it is time to seek the LORD,

till he come and rain righteousness upon you.”

— Hosea 10:12

Rooted Truth:

When the ground is ready, God sends the rain—and His righteousness refreshes everything it touches.

Faith Story:

During a severe drought in the early 1900s, a group of farmers gathered to pray for rain. As they bowed their heads, one young girl quietly walked in carrying an umbrella. When asked why, she replied, “Didn’t we come to ask God for rain?”

That’s faith—and expectancy.

The prophet Hosea paints a picture of revival: broken ground, prepared soil, and then rain from heaven. The rain of righteousness is God’s gracious response to hearts that have turned back to Him. It represents His Spirit, His blessing, His renewal.

You can’t manufacture revival, but you can prepare for it. When hearts are tilled, sin is confessed, and Christ is exalted—He sends the rain.

Scripture for Deeper Roots:

Deuteronomy 11:14 – “Then I will give you the rain for your land in its due season…”

Psalm 72:6 – “He shall come down like rain upon the mown grass: as showers that water the earth.”

Joel 2:23 – “…for he hath given you the former rain moderately, and he will cause to come down for you the rain…”

Daily Practice:

Spend a few moments in prayer today asking God to “rain righteousness” upon your heart, home, and church. Don’t just ask for blessings—ask for holiness, obedience, and a renewed hunger for His Word.

Daily Prayer:

Lord, let Your rain fall. Pour out righteousness on the dry ground of my soul and refresh me with Your Spirit. Revive my heart and let Your glory be seen in my life. Amen.

Deep Reflection:

• What does it mean for God to “rain righteousness” on your life today?

• Have you prepared the soil of your heart for that rain to fall?

• What changes might His rain bring if it fell abundantly in your home, your church, and your community?

#DeeplyRooted #DailyRenewed

Devotions for a Grounded and Growing Faith