Dr. Thelma Bryant | Let It Rain | July 26 2026

Speaker: Not provided

Shared by Allen AME Church
Allen AME Church

Summary

Main message: In a season of spiritual and social drought, follow Elijah's pattern: hear and declare God's promise, consecrate yourself, build community, endure in repetition, watch for small shifts, and then move when the anointing comes so "rain" (renewal, justice, provision) can fall.

Key points:

  • The land is in a drought — churches and society are dry and silent about justice and human needs.
  • First respond by developing ears to hear and prophesy the coming rain: speak it before you see it.
  • Consecrate yourself: climb the mountain to pray, fast, be still and present to receive from God.
  • Move with others — teamwork and community are necessary; you don't have to do it alone.
  • Persist in repetition and endurance; don't quit before the breakthrough (the servant checked seven times).
  • Train your eyes to see the small signs (a cloud the size of a man's hand) and activate — run with the vision and anointing when it arrives.

Scriptures mentioned: 1 Kings 18:41-46