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every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father” (Philippians 2:10-11). Tragically, it will be too late for a large portion of those to have their names written in the Lamb’s book of life.Yet, if you’re reading this, it’s not too late for you. Acknowledge your faith in Christ, while there’s still time.The people of Elijah’s day made their confession, which helped pave the way for a deluge of long awaited participation. Following the great confession, Elijah rounded up the false prophets of Baal and had them slaughtered. After another encoun ter with Ahab, the prophet climbed to the top of Mt. Carmel and then, you guessed it, PRAYED! At first, a cloud as small as a man’s hand rose up out of the sea. Some time later, after more faithful intercession, “The sky grew black with clouds, the wind rose, a heavy rain started falling . . .” (1 Kings 18:45). A devastating drought that had gone on for three years and six months had finally ended. As I write these words, California is on the road to recovery from a three year drought.While the Golden State is certainly not out of the woods, winter snow melt and spring rains are filling up rivers and reservoirs. Spiritually speaking, that’s the kind of wel come news we need to hear -a fresh pouring out of the Holy Spirit leading our needy nation and world to repentance and renewal. “Will You notYourself revive us again,” records the Psalmist, “That your people may rejoice inYou?” (Psalm 85:6). Of course, there’s no need to wait on the masses to make such a move individually. By confronting our issues, demonstrat ing our faith, and confessing our sins, we put ourselves in an ideal position to receive monumental blessings God yearns to deliver.

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