“Send Out Workers Into His Harvest Field”

^“ As Jesus went on from there, two blind men followed him, calling out, “Have mercy on us, Son of David!”

When he had gone indoors, the blind men came to him, and he asked them, “Do you believe that I am able to do this?”

“Yes, Lord,” they replied.

Then he touched their eyes and said, “According to your faith let it be done to you”; and their sight was restored. Jesus warned them sternly, “See that no one knows about this.” But they went out and spread the news about him all over that region.

While they were going out, a man who was demon-possessed and could not talk was brought to Jesus. And when the demon was driven out, the man who had been mute spoke. The crowd was amazed and said, “Nothing like this has ever been seen in Israel.”

But the Pharisees said, “It is by the prince of demons that he drives out demons.”

Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom and healing every disease and sickness. When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.”

Matthew 9:27-38

When you have a chance to tell your story, do so. When you have a chance to share your Bible, do so. And don’t forget, just giving your Bible to someone in need is not enough. Telling your story and leading someone to Christ is enough.

Matthew responded to the great commission by sending out workers to respond to the hurts and needs of our dying world.

As we follow Christ’s example, a heart of compassion for shepherd less people can compel us to make a difference in the lives of others.

A world of despair needs Christians who care.

Our Daily Bread – October 29, 2012