119 – If Jesus asked you to earnestly pray for something, would you do it?

Of course!

That's what this week's episode is all about. Jesus tells his disciples to pray to the Lord of the harvest to send more workers into the harvest field. (Matthew 9:37, 38)

Why did he ask them to pray that way? Because the harvest is plentiful.

This was true in Jesus's day. It's true today as well.

Lots of people are searching for answers and solutions to their problems. Some people are searching for Truth itself. 

These folks are all around us. We walk past them on the sidewalk. They sit next to us at school. They're three desks down from us at work.

They are silently crying out for help, but we don't even notice. And if we do, we don't want to get involved with their drama. 

But who will help them? Who will hear their silent cries for help?

These are the very people Jesus came to help. And he sent his disciples out to preach and heal them 2,000 years ago. 

Now it's our turn.

But we need help today, just as Jesus's disciples needed help then.

Jesus's request to pray for workers is still important. There are so many people who need to experience God's love for them.

No one person can bring in the whole harvest. This is a joint effort. We all have a place to serve and a function to fill. 

Be willing to work in fellowship with others and with the mindset of Christ. Jesus was not trying to glorify himself. He always gave full glory to the Father.

If the harvest was great 2,000 years ago, it’s even greater today. 

Do you hear the voice of Jesus echoing down the centuries asking you to pray to the Lord of the harvest for more workers? Will you answer that call? God will send you to do His work in the harvest field. 

God will empower you to preach the gospel and heal the sick. It may not look just like the way Jesus or his disciples did it. That’s okay. 

When you have the compassion for mankind that Jesus had, you will be a blessing, and a witness to the power and presence of God’s kingdom. And you will have a healing effect. 

And as you continue to pray to the Lord of

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