The Urgent Call

The Urgent Call

Have you ever shared the Good News of Jesus with someone in your life?

When Jesus was teaching and training the twelve disciples, he often used imagery and metaphors that were part of their culture to communicate important truths to them. In Matthew 9:37-38, Jesus relates the work that He is doing to a farmer’s work in the field.

Jesus says that the people who do not know Jesus are like a field of grain that's ready to be harvested. But, there are not enough workers to go and harvest among the fields. Jesus says to pray that God would send more workers to gather the harvest.

Essentially, there are people who are ready and willing to hear and respond to the Gospel message—the hope that Jesus brings for every person. But when Jesus says "the workers are few" (Matthew 9:38), what He really means is: there are not enough people sharing the Good News with others.

As Christians, we are entrusted with the free gift of eternal life, and we’re tasked with sharing that message with others. However, many Christians keep their faith to themselves.

We are to be bold in sharing the message of the cross with other people so that they can experience new life in Jesus, too.

Take a few minutes today to consider what small step you can take to begin sharing Jesus with other people. Pray for God to give you courage, and then step out and begin sharing with others.

SHARE YOUR FAITH

Ask God: Who are you sending me to today?

Challenges: Talk about Jesus today! God has already been preparing hearts and minds to hear and respond to the Gospel message.

PRAYER

God, thank You for revealing Your plan of salvation to me! Help me to see the harvest that's already here.

Help me to tell others about your mercy and love. Help me to be the hands and feet of Jesus in my community. And as I serve You, please let the way that I live inspire others to serve You too. In Jesus' name, Amen.