Preparation for the latter rain

Consider this:
We are counselled to prepare for “what is soon to break upon the world as an overwhelming surprise” but what does it mean to prepare? And prepare for what? There is, and it has much to do with the kind of Christianity we live out on a daily basis.

Obviously, we want genuine Christianity, but what does healing, saving Christianity look like? And why is it that nothing can replace time alone in the word of God to know Christ, but without it, everything replaces it? What is it that the devil can do that will ensure his success in his attacks against believers? In this presentation you will find answers these questions and reveals the necessity of having a healing, saving relationship with Christ not just an intellectual acknowledgement.
“There must be no neglect of the grace represented by the former rain. Only those who are living up to the light they have will receive greater light. Unless we are daily advancing in the exemplification of the active Christian virtues, we shall not recognize the manifestations of the Holy Spirit in the latter rain. It may be falling on hearts all around us, but we shall not discern or receive it.”
Maranatha, p. 219.