November 7 2010 Focusing On The Harvest
/Focusing On The Harvest
Matthew 9:35-38 - Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the good news of the kingdom and healing every disease and sickness.
Matthew 9:36 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."
How To Focus On The Harvest
1. Have a proper vision
Verse 36 - When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.
- Jesus had a vision for outsiders
2 Peter 2:8 - for that righteous man, living among them day after day, was tormented in his righteous soul by the lawless deeds he saw and heard
Acts 17:16 - While Paul was waiting for them in Athens, he was greatly distressed to see that the city was full of idols.
2. Have an understanding of the coming verdict
Verse 37 - Then he said to his disciples, "The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few.
Joel 3:13-14 - Swing the sickle, for the harvest is ripe. Come, trample the grapes, for the winepress is full and the vats overflow— so great is their wickedness!"
Joel 3:14 Multitudes, multitudes in the valley of decision! For the day of the LORD is near in the valley of decision.
Matthew 13:30 - Let both grow together until the harvest. At that time I will tell the harvesters: First collect the weeds and tie them in bundles to be burned; then gather the wheat and bring it into my barn.
2 Corinthians 5:11 - Since, then, we know what it is to fear the Lord, we try to persuade men. What we are is plain to God, and I hope it is also plain to your conscience.
3. We need a correct view of the workers
Verse 37 - Then he said to his disciples, "The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few.
- Few consecrated to the work
- Few that are faithful
We Must Focus On The Harvest
