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VerseD: Matthew 9:37-38

Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest.”

Matthew 9:37‭-‬38, ESV

The Father sent the Son to save us, they send the Spirit to empower us, and they send us out to lead others to glorify God.

May we pray we are effective workers who make more workers for Christ.

VerseD: Galatians 5:13

For you were called to freedom, brothers. Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another.

Galatians 5:13, ESV

God is free to do whatever He will, yet He chose to become one of us to save us with His love and grace.

We are set free from sin in Christ, so let us follow our Lord to choose to help others.

VerseD: 1 Corinthians 13:4

Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant

1 Corinthians 13:4, ESV

As messed up as our world is, we are called by the God who loves us to love with patience, kindness, and humility Christ showed us.

This Sunday at Church: Pray for your Church to not forget the Great Commission

I actually have a planning meeting with some men this afternoon to discuss community prayer and outreach. I may be overseeing this ministry, but we are entrusting the work to these men and the congregation.

I love Jimmy and our other brothers and sisters, but I must also point out specifically why we go out: Matthew 28:18

And [Jesus] said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.”

Daniel

This Sunday at Church I want to encourage you to do the following: Pray for your Church to not forget the Great Commission. First though: What is the Great Commission? Its from Matthew 28:19-20 which states: Go, therefore, and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the […]

This Sunday at Church: Pray for your Church to not forget the Great Commission

VerseD: James 4:17

So whoever knows the right thing to do and fails to do it, for him it is sin.

James 4:17, ESV

God has shown us what is right, but we must still obey and act.

VerseD: Matthew 20:28

“even as the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.

Matthew 20:28, ESV

We tend toward selfishness, but God has given us the example of sacrificial love and servant-hood towards each other and (as well as for) God.

VerseD: Colossians 3:2

Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth.

Colossians 3:2, ESV

Let us focus on our Lord and His Kingdom, ushering such things on Earth as He sends us out into this twisted and broken world, restoring the unity with our God that He desires.

VerseD: Matthew 5:16

In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.

Matthew 5:16, ESV

People will know we have the love of God when we do good things for others without expectation of reward, only to bless others and give glory to the One who saved us.

VerseD: Matthew 6:33

But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.

Matthew 6:33, ESV

We want to change the world, but it only happens when we seek the kingdom and righteousness of God in our own life and let Him move through us.

VerseD: Matthew 6:3

But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing

Matthew 6:3, ESV

Seeking God will lead us to want to help others the same way Christ helped us, not so much to bring attention to ourselves but to glorify God, to bring others to faith and salvation.