+DEV+ It's Harvest Time

Date: April 19, 2010 11:01 PM
Topic: +DEV+ It's Harvest Time

It's Harvest Time

"Then he said to his disciples, 'The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field'" (Matthew 9:37, 38).
Scripture Focus: Matthew 24:33-44

Harvest time down on the farm is a time of celebration. Neighbors help each other, and extra workers are brought in. The fields are full of men and machinery from dawn to dark, and sometimes even later. Huge meals are served at the end of the day. When the last of the harvest is in, there is back-slapping, laughter, relief and rest.

Jesus calls every believer to become part of the harvest. He tells us that the harvest is plentiful, but there aren't enough workers. He calls us to pray for more workers. Millions of people around the world are ready for salvation, but they wait for believers like you and me to share the good news with them.

In John 4:35 Jesus said, "Open your eyes and look at the fields! They are ripe for harvest." None of us can do it alone, but together, the Christians of this world can bring in the harvest of lost souls. We need to start with our family, neighbors, and friends. Tell them the great story of Jesus...and with our lives, show them His love.

Insight: The harvest is indeed ready. We are the workers, and the fields are waiting. Let's go to work so we can celebrate with Jesus!