June 20, 2023: Look At The Harvest!

"Then he said to his disciples, "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, ESV)

What motivated Jesus to go into the fields that were white unto harvest? First, and most importantly, he was sent by the Father. Jesus and the Father were so intimately close that Jesus lived to do the Father's will. Father's will was that none would perish. This was Jesus' mission: go after lost people like you were not going to let one perish.

Secondly, Jesus was moved by compassion. He saw lost people as those who were tired and scattered like sheep without a shepherd. The compassion that Jesus had for the lost was motivated by love! He cared more for others than He did for himself. He wanted them to experience Father's love, care, and kindness. He wanted them free from fear. Compassion moved Him to go into the fields white for harvest.
    
Third, excitement fills his heart, like a farmer when he sees his field ready to be harvested. He can't wait to get into that field! Everything he has worked for has led to this moment! Jesus was excited to see so many ready to be brought into the Kingdom.

Jesus directs His disciples. Pray earnestly for laborers who know the Father has sent them and have hearts to do Father's will. Pray that compassion fills their heart as they see so many tired and scattered. Pray that their hearts become excited about the harvest. Pray that they go into the fields.
    
Go into the fields is what the Father is asking you and me to do today so that none would perish.