Week 10: Tuesday There Is Always Work to Do

"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). In the parable of the workers in the

vineyard, the master makes five trips seeking laborers. His persistence

reveals God's profound heart for His work.

Do we see with the same eyes as our Master, Jesus? In Matthew 9:35-38,

Jesus surveys the crowds and sees people "harassed and helpless, like

sheep without a shepherd” (ESV). The word “compassion” in the original

language describes a gut-wrenching emotion. Christ's heart was moved

because He knew His kingdom needs more workers.