The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest.
Matthew 9:37-38
For a number of years I lamented the state of our local school board. “Someone needs to run for a seat on the school board and help change it” was a statement I’d often make. Eventually God, through a series of people and events, made it clear that I was the “someone.” Until then I’d never considered that maybe I was the person called to engage In that way. Maybe you can relate.
Too often we look around at the work needing to be done in the world and ask who is there who will do it? This verse reminds us that every one of Christ’s disciples are the laborers for the kingdom harvest. The harvest Christ speaks of is a harvest of souls into God’s kingdom, but that work begins when we engage with those around us.
We must stop asking who will pray for, serve, comfort, or share the truth and love of Christ with others. Instead we should pray for the equipping and accompanying boldness from the Spirit of God to become who God has created and called us to be. The time of your revealing is now. The world awaits your arrival.
Prayer: Lord, today show me the places I am called to go and be part of your work in the world.