Date: July 13, 2009 8:46 PM
Topic: +DEV+ Ready for the Harvest
Ready for the Harvest
“He told them, The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.” (Luke 10:2).
Scripture Focus: Luke 10:1-12
We live in Missouri and love harvest time. It’s a beautiful time of year, but limited by weather changes. If crops are not harvested in time, they will be ruined and lost.
In my own heart, the challenge of the spiritual harvest and God’s call to be part of it has been a life-long passion. Jesus instilled His vision to reach people in His disciples, teaching them that their first priority was to mobilize people in prayer for workers willing to go. Such prayer participates in the fulfillment of God’s plans and doesn’t let any of us off the hook. Spreading the Gospel is not an easy assignment. History records the difficulty of serving Christ. We need all the prayer we can get!
Jesus called his twelve disciples together and gave them power and authority, then sent them out to preach the kingdom of God (Luke 9:1-2). He calls us too and gives us power for the task of harvesting souls for Him. He continues to do His powerful work of love and grace throughout this world, and we are privileged to be a part of it.
Insight: In Christian service there is no unemployment. God has enough work for all of us to be busy continually helping with the harvest.
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