James 5:7 (MKJV) Therefore be patient, brothers, until the coming of the Lord. Behold, the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth and has long patience for it, until he receives theearly and the latter rain.
Oh my friends, the Latter-Rain will be better than the early or the first rain and we are living in that time! Just as the Holy Spirit was poured out on the early church. Along with the manifestions of signs, wonders, miracles, healings, provision and protection was poured out by the Holy Spirit, so will it be in the Latter-Rain. Except to a greater degree!
In Israel the early rains (just after planting) usually occur in October-November, while the latter rains (just before harvest) usually occur in the April-May timeframe.
The early rains help to make the crops grow strong. While the latter rains help to make the harvest fruitful and plenteous. Likewise, the out-pouring of the Holy Spirit in the early church helped to solidify it and make it grow strong, even in the face of uncertianty. While in our day and age the out-pouring of the Holy Spirit will most assuredly ensure a plenteous harvest.
Oh hallelujah! My friends, get ready for an out pouring of the Spirit of God in this last day and age, before the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ!
Larry Atkerson Sr. was born-again at a young age. He grew up in rural southeastern Oklahoma, then in high school, his family moved to Tulsa, Ok.
During this time he met the young lady who would become his wife, Lisa. They got married when they were still in their teen years. Obviously, getting married at this age created some very interesting times as they both grew up and matured together. However, they have stayed true to their vows, to each other, and have basically grown up with their 3 wonderful children.
Larry Atkerson Sr. and Lisa Atkerson both have received training in ministry at "Rhema Bible Training Center" and "School of the Local Church"/"Grace School of Ministry" in Broken Arrow, and Tulsa, Ok. respectively.
While attending "School of the Local Church", he received his first taste of the original languages of the Bible, in a course called "Beginning Biblical Greek". Since that time he has also received training in "Biblical Hebrew", with a university based in Israel. "eTeacher".
Larry Atkerson Sr. has worked/volunteered in just about every position a church or ministry can have. In doing so, he has filled many different roles ranging from door-greeter to Sunday-School teacher, and children’s church worker to counselor. He has also served in the pastoral positions of children’s, youth, and adult ministries. He has worked and been involved in hospital/visitation ministries where he has seen the power of God change people’s lives.
He delights in going on short-term mission trips! All the while, seeing the love of God with applied wisdom - transform people and their lives forever.
Larry Atkerson Sr. teaches a weekly bible study class starting just after spring break each year and continuing until right before Thanksgiving. In the class, he delves into the wonderful-exciting-mysteries and simplicity of the Word of God.
