Lord of the Harvest (June 25)
Jesus came to earth to begin his
kingdom & Matthew focuses on 10
miracles in Mt 8/9 demonstrating
Jesus’ power over disease, the
forces of nature & the spirit world.
Christ then bestows that same
power & authority on His chosen
apostles and sends them out
as ambassadors of the kingdom.
He first instructs them how to
act, then warns them of the
dangers they will face, as He calls
them to committed discipleship.
Lord, make us Compassionate:
The Pharisees said: Why does
your Teacher eat with sinners?
When Jesus heard that, He said:
Those who are well have no need
of a physician but those who
are sick… For I did not come
to call the righteous but sinners
to repentance (Matt 9:12-13).
Jesus felt great compassion for
the crowds that came because
their problems were so great and
they didn’t know where to go
for help. They were like sheep
without a shepherd. He said to
his disciples: The harvest is so
great but the workers are so few.
Ask the Lord to send more workers
for His fields (Matt 9:35-38).
Lord, we realise that You are
showing us that You desire us to
be merciful than make sacrifices.
Thank You for being my Great
Physician and for never being
too busy to attend to my needs.
Guide me to dispense to others
the good medicine that You have
given to me. In Jesus’ name. Amen
Lord, we pray that You will send
labourers who will bring Your
healing & transforming power to the
people who have yet to know You.
Let us not be self-centred but be
compassionate enough to be open
to join You in the harvest fields.
You are Lord of the harvest; and
let Your Kingdom come here as it
is in heaven. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Almighty God, praise You for sending
Your Son Jesus to die for our sins
and to be our Master and King.
Lord Jesus, we Your people purpose
to make ourselves available to
fulfil the mission of Your kingdom.
Holy Spirit, make us more gracious,
merciful and compassionate so that
we be ready workers in the harvest.
In Jesus’ precious name, Amen.