Missions Conference 2024 Day 3
Jesus reveals the deep ache of His heart: a world ready for harvest, but lacking laborers to gather it. His charge is simple yet profound: “Pray the Lord of the harvest to send forth laborers.” But this prayer is reflexive—it turns back on those who offer it. When we sincerely pray for laborers, we soon discover that God places His burden on us. You cannot pray for the lost without being drawn to act, just as you cannot love Jesus without loving what He loves—people in need of salvation. The labor shortage isn’t caused by resistant soil or hostile culture but by a lack of willing hearts. If we care as Jesus cares, then prayer will move us beyond words to bold, sacrificial obedience, until His harvest is gathered in.
Scripture: Matthew 9:36-38
