Monday, June 8, 2026

Scripture

“Then he said to his disciples, ‘The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few, therefore ask the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest.’” Matthew 9:37-38

Reflections

Harvest time is exciting.  A lot of work goes into preparing a field, planting seeds, tending the crops, and then finally harvesting.  The harvest is the time to see the fruit of one’s laborers.  It’s a time to marvel in what God can do, bringing forth fruit from the earth.

When it comes to harvesting, timing is critical.  It all happens in God’s time.  If you wait too long, the harvest goes bad.  If you harvest early, the produce will not be ready.  But when the time is right, laborers will be urgently needed.

As we look around, we can see the potential for an unprecedented kingdom harvest.  The harvest is plentiful.  We need the help of others for the urgent task at hand.  So, what does Jesus tell us to do?  He doesn’t tell us to just work harder.  We cannot do it all alone.  Nor does he tell us to seek help from a temp agency.  Instead, he instructs us to pray.  Pray to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers.

Being a part of God’s kingdom harvest is exciting.  We watch for what God does.  We look for the right time to speak into peoples’ lives.  We roll up our sleeves and go to work.  We turn to God to provide much needed help.  The time is right for harvest.  The task is urgent.

Prayer

Lord God, thank you that I can be a field worker in your kingdom.  Help me to see what you are doing around me.  Move me to act when the time is right.  Provide much needed help.  In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Full Reading: Matthew 9:35—10:8