Week of March 14, 2025

36 “But when He saw the multitudes, He was moved with compassion for them, because they were weary and scattered, like sheep having no shepherd. 37 Then He said to His disciples, “The harvest truly is plentiful, but the laborers are few. 38 Therefore pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest.” Matthew 9:36-38 (NKJV)

Jesus saw people differently than we often do. When He looked at the crowds, He didn’t just see a mass of people, He saw individuals. He saw their pain, their brokenness, and their need for a Savior. And instead of looking away or judging them, He was moved with compassion.

We live in a world where people are more disconnected, anxious, and spiritually lost than ever before. But hopefully, we also see them as people God loves very much. Consequently, Jesus has called us to be disciples in action. The above scripture teaches us that the harvest is plentiful. There are people longing for hope and truth, but the workers are few. God needs every believer to step onto their local mission field. The Bible teaches us to see people the way Jesus does. When we intentionally open our eyes, we’ll begin to notice the people God has placed in our lives – people who need an invitation.

Would you pray this prayer with me?:

“Father, help me to see people the way You do. Give me a heart of compassion. Father, who are You calling me to reach? Use me as a worker in Your harvest field and prepare the hearts of those who need to know You. In Jesus Name, Amen.”

God Bless, Pastor Rick