Yeshua is not asking you to die for the sins of the world, that the sheep may be
set free. He did that already! He is only asking you to bring that message to
the hurting and the lost who so desperately need it.
The Kingdom has come! The King is ruling right now! The lost need to know that
they can repent, follow Him, and that He will guide them to waters of truth and
life - in His present Kingdom.
"The laborers are few" Yeshua says.
Yeshua shifts the focus from His own compassion to a call for action among His
followers. He reminds us that the Kingdom harvest —a monumental work of healing,
teaching, and redemption—is plentiful. There are countless individuals who are
so needing the hope, love, and truth found only in Him. But, He goes on, “the
laborers are few.” This is not a statement of despair, not from Him. Rather, it
is a call to responsibility on the part of His disciples who have already found
the hidden Kingdom treasure. Those who have received so much have so much to
give in the harvest fields! No wonder Yeshua invites us to be a part of His
mission.
As His disciples, we are called to become His laborers. But not only laborers.
Fellow-workers with Him in the harvest. That is beautiful, that we are His
fellow-workers, but it doesn't end there.
"Pray therefore that the Lord of the harvest will send out laborers
into his harvest." Matt 9:38
As His fellow-workers we are never alone. The Father is the Farmer, the
Vinedresser. It is His harvest and His Plan. So Yeshua reminds us of this
crucial aspect of our mission—prayer. Yeshua urges us, His disciples, not just
to set about the work blindly, or just according to our own mind. No, all must
be in accord with our Father's will. We must pray for the Lord of the harvest to
send out laborers. His will must determine who they are, and where and when they
are sent. (Jn 15:1)
Prayer is not passive; it ignites the heart and prepares us for service. When we
pray for laborers, we’re not only asking God to raise up others but preparing
our hearts to be among those laborers ourselves. It’s about saying to God, “Use
me according to Your will.”
In our prayer life, we can ask our Father for things like: A heart of compassion
like Messiah’s, eyes to see the needs around us, and feet ready to go where He
sends us. We can pray for boldness to share our faith, love to offer to those in
despair, and wisdom to guide others toward the truth of the Kingdom.
We can also ask for practical needs to enable us in His service. Remember, He
cares about everything in your life and it is no strain on Him for you to be in
constant communication with Him in all that you do.
Summing up:
This passage from Matthew touches on the heart of Yeshua and His great
compassion for the lost and weary. It is a powerful reminder of our role as His
followers—to recognize the overwhelming need around us, to step forward as
laborers in His harvest, and to commit ourselves to prayer.
Let us take to heart the great challenge and invitation Yeshua extends to us
today. May we cultivate a spirit of compassion, engage actively in His Kingdom,
and regularly bring our petitions to the Lord of the harvest.
May we be a people who do not simply walk by those who are harassed and
scattered without noticing their need, but instead are moved to prayer, and
action according to His will, carrying forth the Good News of the Kingdom and
witnessing the transformative power of Yeshua in our lives and in the lives of
those around us.
What I've shared above are a few things from Matthew 9. Our live panel
discussion tonight will bring in much more from this same chapter on the theme:
Yeshua Brings Life to Scattered Israel. We begin tonight at
Tsiyon.Net
at 8 PM, Central. Join us and invite your friends on any of our streaming
platforms. Prayer requests and comments are also invited.
Eliyahu
Tsiyon.Org
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