A Daily Devotion for Wednesday, May 21
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Matthew 9:37-38
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.”
My mind this morning is in a lot of different places, not so willing to focus on this passage. The verses are very familiar, but I had never noticed that Jesus includes the words, “Ask the Lord of the harvest”. He is asking the disciples to pray to God to help send even more to do this work. Only after he instructs them to pray does he send them out. We should all do what we can to spread the good news, but this includes prayer. We can’t do any of it alone.
Holy Lord, help me to see my role in spreading your good news. You will show me ways I wouldn’t otherwise see. Lead me, Lord. Amen
Becky, transforming
Matthew 9:37-38
It is a wonderful feeling when you have good news to share. It may be the birth of a child, a new job, adoption of a little puppy, we are enthusiastic about sharing. But how great is it to be able to share the good news of Jesus Christ! That’s the best “good news” of all! Although I am sometimes reluctant to verbally share the good news, I hope through my actions in deeds I show the good news to others.
Holy Father, please help me and guide me to be a better bearer of your good news. Please help me strip away my reluctance and be more bold with my messaging. In Christ name, amen.
ISAIAH 53:7-10. ...How beautiful on the mountain are the feet of the messenger who brings good news.....
Matthew 9:37-38. The harvest is great, but the workers are few. So pray to the Lord and ask him to send more workers.
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Matthew 9:37-38 (NIV)
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Matthew 9:37-38
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