And Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every sickness and every disease among the people. But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion on them, because they fainted, and were scattered abroad, as sheep having no shepherd. The saith he unto his disciples, The harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few; Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth laboureres into his harvest. Matthew 9:35-38
As Jesus traveled about
his world he was touched by the many who were in need of a shepherd to give
them hope and comfort. As a part of the leadership training for his disciples
he asked them to pray for workers to help the many in spiritual and material
need. So it is today that we should pray that workers will be called to lead,
help and tell the message of the Gospel. Also, as we pray, we should be
prepared to allow God to use us as an answer to prayers. Do you feel called to
be a harvest worker? How can you use your talents and gifts to serve the Lord
and render comfort and help to others? Be open to God’s call to serve and share
with others.
Prayer: Dear Heavenly Father, we
thank you for sending your Son Jesus to us. May the worlds of the Gospel
written so many years ago deliver to us a message of instruction and guidance
to help us serve you and to do your will. Amen.
Gail Keown (reprinted from 2008 devotional)
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