Rain

I don't get why people think of rain as a grim thing. I like it. It is solemn, and comforting. 


If this is a new perspective to you consider the following verse.


Matt 5:45  " He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous" 


If you consider that the sun burns, removes life, causes drought, and is even capable of killing some people, Rain could be preferable. But the rain makes the roads slicker, cools the world, and in some cases can make one shiver with such severity they could die. The world looks rather grim now. Hence, it rains on the wicked.


Opposing that worldview is that which the righteous likely have. Rain? Helps the crops grow. Sun? Beach time. Raining and sunny at the same time? Ride a bike in a poncho at the beach. Or maybe tan and take a (clothed) shower at the same time. It all is fun. See how the world looks now? 


This verse does not necessarily apply to him blessing both. It does not necessarily apply to him cursing both. It applies to both the former and the latter, pronouncing blessings and curses upon all. How do you view the rain? How the snow? How the sun? How the Son? His gospel will bless those who love him, curse those who hate him. Those who live by the deed will be cursed, those who live by THE Grace blessed beyond their wildest dreams. So which one are you?