“After this the Lord appointed seventy-two others and sent them two by two ahead of him to every town and place where he was about to go. 2 He told them, “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field. 3 Go! I am sending you out like lambs among wolves. 4Do not take a purse or bag or sandals; and do not greet anyone on the road. 5 “When you enter a house, first say, ‘Peace to this house.’ 6 If someone who promotes peace is there, your peace will rest on them; if not, it will return to you.” Luke 10:1-6 NIV
“The seventy-two returned with joy and said, “Lord, even the demons submit to us in your name.”” Luke 10:17 NIV
“Then he turned to his disciples and said privately, “Blessed are the eyes that see what you see. 24 For I tell you that many prophets and kings wanted to see what you see but did not see it, and to hear what you hear but did not hear it.”” Luke 10:23,24 NIV
Lord of the harvest,
Yes, we need to pray for workers in the harvest field. To be called and for those serving. And we were probably prayed in by someone somewhere.! So we too go armed to harvest with peace and trust that You will give a harvest. You are a faithful God and when we read the history of the church despite attack, error and sin it has grown incredibly! You God warn us that there will always be those who reject You but we should not take it personally as they are not rejecting us but Jesus (Luke 20:16).
What a privilege it is to live it a time after the resurrection and before Jesus comes again. Sometimes I do not really appreciate it and I do not really expect Jesus to come tomorrow or in my life time. I need You to help me believe like the 72 disciples sent out I will see a harvest fields around me. That the same Spirit is with me, as was with them, and this is the same Spirit who raised Christ from the dead (Romans 8:11). Help me keep my joy even if there are those who are not interested, mildly interested or out right rejecting the good news. Joy and peace so I do not become disillusioned, disheartened or distracted.
You know where the is good soil is. Which hearts are ready and You know how to water and protect that seed and give it life. I repent that my enthusiasm wains, I am easily put off witnessing and I think of what I could have said afterwards! Help us Lord, help me Lord. Come great Spirit come and revive us, fill our mouths and hearts with Your words of love.
In Jesus name we pray, Amen.
Worship Tuesday 4th November 2024
Here I am, wholly available as for me, I will serve the Lord.
Here I am, wholly available as for me, I will serve the Lord.
The fields are white unto harvest
but oh, the labourers are so few;
so, Lord, I give myself to help the reaping,
to gather precious souls unto You.
Here I am, wholly available as for me, I will serve the Lord.
The time is right in the nation
for works of power and authority;
God’s looking for a people who are willing
to be counted in His glorious victory.
Here I am, wholly available as for me, I will serve the Lord.
As salt are we ready to savour,
in darkness are we ready to be light?
God’s seeking out a very special people
to manifest His truth and His might.
Here I am, wholly available as for me, I will serve the Lord.
Here I am, wholly available as for me, I will serve the Lord.
Lyrics: Chris Bowater