Drought, physical

Drought may be a sign of God’s displeasure

Deuteronomy 11:17 NIV - Anglicised

Then the Lord’s anger will burn against you, and he will shut the heavens so that it will not rain and the ground will yield no produce, and you will soon perish from the good land the Lord is giving you.

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The response of believers to drought

It tests their faith

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It gives opportunity to help others

Acts 11:28–29 NIV - Anglicised

One of them, named Agabus, stood up and through the Spirit predicted that a severe famine would spread over the entire Roman world. (This happened during the reign of Claudius.) The disciples, each according to his ability, decided to provide help for the brothers living in Judea.

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Rain is a sign of God’s general favour or of his forgiveness

His general favour

Acts 14:17 NIV - Anglicised

Yet he has not left himself without testimony: He has shown kindness by giving you rain from heaven and crops in their seasons; he provides you with plenty of food and fills your hearts with joy.”

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His response to repentance

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His response to obedience

Deuteronomy 11:13–14 NIV - Anglicised

So if you faithfully obey the commands I am giving you today—to love the Lord your God and to serve him with all your heart and with all your soul— then I will send rain on your land in its season, both autumn and spring rains, so that you may gather in your grain, new wine and oil.

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His response to prayer

James 5:18 NIV - Anglicised

Again he prayed, and the heavens gave rain, and the earth produced its crops.

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