And he shall be as the light of the morning, when the sun riseth, even a morning without clouds; as the tender grass springing out of the earth by clear shining after rain. – 2 Samuel 23:4
Unless you are a farmer or a gardener, I guess that you may not be a fan of the rain. Even those who rely directly on the rain complain of too much rain. It often makes the day gloomy, messes up traffic and ruins our outdoor plans. Rain can cause floods and contribute to problems with our homes and businesses.
Like all things in life, rain is best in moderation. However, without rain, I doubt we would appreciate the sunshine. Sometimes we simply need negative to understand the positive.
King David knew that the best king would be a godly king. Such a ruler would be to the people as the sun shining through the clouds after rain when we most want it. This is Jesus. We cannot appreciate Jesus without first recognizing how much we need Him and want Him.
So it was that Jesus was born at one of the most trying times in history. Romans dominated much of the known world. Strife and rebellion were common events. Bondage was everywhere. Sin was rampant. Then came the Son, clear shining after rain.