Matthew 9:37-38……working

Matthew 9:37-38……working

9:37  Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful (Expresses people abundant/ripe for Salvation, souls/sinners ready to be Saved.) but the workers (Missionaries, ministers, preachers, evangelists.) are few. 38 Ask the Lord of the harvest, (Jesus-{Matt. 10:5}, God-{John 15:1}, Holy Spirit-{Acts 13:2}.That believers can go to God in prayer for the talents, wisdom, and gifts needed for ministry and outreach.) therefore, to send out (send forth-K.J.V.-649-An Apostle, To send on a service or with a commission.) workers into his harvest field. (world. Suggests in the immediate context the land of Israel, but in a wider context the whole world.-{Matt. 13:36-38, 28:18-20})

Continued From Book

“Teaches how it’s not just Pastors and Evangelist, but all people have to get involved in sharing the Gospel.” ⇒ Do we say “I don’t have the gift to share my faith” that’s why we pay the Pastor. Do we sit in the pews and listen to the Pastors message shaking our heads saying, “How awful!” and then go on with life as usual ? Or, do we try and do something about it to make a difference. As Christians, we are all called to do something about the ills of society. Positive changes in our society will not come about until there are more people in this world who know God, and are willing to share God with those who don’t know God.

“Even today, believers are to pray for opportunities to talk to people about Jesus. Whether it’s in our community, neighborhood, office, home, school, market, gym, coffeeshop, etc.” ⇒ Windows of opportunity to talk to others about Jesus can be brief. The time you have to witness too alcoholic or drug addict might be short. They may not be around that much longer. The time you have to witness to a coworker might be limited. They may be transferred or let go. The time you have to witness to someone you just happened to bump into on the street or the bus might not happen again.

Additional Notes & applications 

 –harvest- The agricultural time of season (April-June) in which ripened crops of wheat and barley are gathered in. When it’s harvest time you don’t wait or you can lose the harvest. Fruit can start to rot on the trees. Metaphorically it symbolizes people who are ripe for the judgment of God. But in this case it is people who are ready to receive God. This can also have a global view of taking the Gospel around the world.