“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 NIV
What was Jesus doing when He said this statement? He was out in the harvest field preaching the good news of the kingdom and healing the sick. Scriptures says:
“When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.”Matthew 9:36 NIV
Compassion causes workers to go into the harvest field. Jesus was a man of compassion. As His family He invites us to share His burden.
It is interesting that He said this to the disciples. They were following Him as their teacher and rabbi. They were happy to watch Him work. However, they would soon be thrust into the field and commissioned to also preach the gospel, heal the sick and cast out devils.
We are not merely spectators. We are invited to be participators. This life is not about me, myself and I but rather my Lord and others. What is He inviting me to do today?
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