Sunday, March 19, 2017

The Harvest Is Plentiful, the Laborers Few










The Harvest Is Plentiful, the Laborers Few

35 And Jesus went throughout all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom and healing every disease and every affliction. 36 When he saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. 37 Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; 38 therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest.” 

Many times, this week our team has discussed the overwhelming lostness here in Mocimboa. Yesterday afternoon our team walked through the fish market. We were a sight to see for sure. Seven white guys all together, we stuck out like a sore thumb. As we walked through the crowds I could not help, but think about the overwhelming need for co-laborers here. 

The Lord is doing something special through the Smith's and Shelton's. They have counted the cost and found Christ worthy to serve here in Mocimboa​. I would ask that you pray earnestly for them, but maybe after reading about our time this week the Lord has called you to be sent out. I know that our prayer would be that all of us see people the way Christ sees them, with compassion for their spiritual condition. This compassion should then compel us to Gospel centered action and mission. 

*We make the five-hour drive to Pemba in the morning with both families. Please pray for a safe drive and flight as we make our way back home.  

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