Pray For More Laborers

Saturday, July 18

Matthew 9:37-38 (NKJV)

“Then He said to His disciples, “The harvest truly is plentiful, but the laborers are few. Therefore pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest.”

Devotion

Have you ever been hurt? Has someone ever threatened to cause you or a family member harm? 

This week’s At The Movies story tells of a man who refused to be afraid to do the right thing. Children were perishing. Winter was coming, and the Nazis were out to get rid of the Jews in the land. 

The Bible in Matthew 9:37-38 reminds us that the harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few. We need to pray for God to send out more workers in the vineyard. For people to come to know Jesus, someone has to tell them about Him. Someone has to do the right thing and help those who are perishing to have life eternal through the saving knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.

People can choose to keep quiet when it does not directly affect them. Nicholas Winton chose to do something about the situation and helped save 600 children, while others unfortunately perished. One man’s action changed the course of many children’s lives, which in turn resulted in many more lives flourishing because a man and others who cared enough made a difference.

Let us be that change for someone today. Share the good news of God’s salvation with someone. Reach one more soul for Jesus. Be the laborer that God sends out to this broken and dark world. Be that answer to a mother or father’s prayer, helping their son or daughter come to a saving knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ!

Today's Prayer

Dear Heavenly Father,

“Here I am, send me.” Let me be all that You have called me to be. Empower me and embolden me to share Your Word without fear. Let me be that laborer that is needed in Your vineyard. Allow me to fulfill my purpose to be a bearer of good news and a vessel to be used for Your glory. I am Yours, Lord. “Be it unto me, according to Your Word, according to Your promises; let me stand secure.” This is my prayer and thanksgiving. In the Name of Jesus, I pray. Amen.

Apply It Today

Reach one, save one. Let this be your daily task: choosing to be that vessel of hope and bringer of good news to your school, university, community, family, friends, and wherever the Lord leads you. Be an answer to someone’s fervent prayer. Your labor in the Lord is not in vain.

Resources

• There is a world in need of the hope found in Jesus. Will you be one of the laborers God sends? Watch “An Urgency In This Hour” and be challenged to step into your calling.

• Every disciple is called to grow. Take the next step in your spiritual journey by signing up for the Fall Semester of School of Discipleship. Let’s grow together, deepen our faith, and become more like Christ!