September 2025
“And away to the work I will go!...”
Many times in scripture, work is referred to. Indeed, our Great Commission compels us to labor hard in the vineyard, for the “Harvest is plentiful”. Alas, when Jesus expressed that sentiment, He also went on to lament the fact that the “workers were few.” (Matt. 9:37-38; Luke 10:2)
It is interesting to note the in America, nearly 62% or roughly 195 million people identify as “Christian”. How then could it be possible that there are so few workers for the Kingdom?
I think it is likely that while many are called, few- very few actually answer the call. That call is to sacrificial servant-leadership! I believe that somehow, we all understand Jesus’ meaning when he told his ‘would-be followers’ that “If anyone desires to be My disciple, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, AND Follow ME!” (Matt. 16:24)
Discipleship then, not only involves the labor, - it is labor with intentionality! It is knowing what you are getting yourself into, (counting the cost), and the determination to follow Jesus at all costs!
So, this Labor Day should be a reminder that Kingdom Work is vital because of the eternal consequence that are involved! We must determine never to be idle, even in our resting time! The Harvest is so plentiful, and the work must go on!
Be one of the Few, the Humble, -The Kingdom Workers!
Blessings,
Pastor J.
“And away to the work I will go!...”
Many times in scripture, work is referred to. Indeed, our Great Commission compels us to labor hard in the vineyard, for the “Harvest is plentiful”. Alas, when Jesus expressed that sentiment, He also went on to lament the fact that the “workers were few.” (Matt. 9:37-38; Luke 10:2)
It is interesting to note the in America, nearly 62% or roughly 195 million people identify as “Christian”. How then could it be possible that there are so few workers for the Kingdom?
I think it is likely that while many are called, few- very few actually answer the call. That call is to sacrificial servant-leadership! I believe that somehow, we all understand Jesus’ meaning when he told his ‘would-be followers’ that “If anyone desires to be My disciple, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, AND Follow ME!” (Matt. 16:24)
Discipleship then, not only involves the labor, - it is labor with intentionality! It is knowing what you are getting yourself into, (counting the cost), and the determination to follow Jesus at all costs!
So, this Labor Day should be a reminder that Kingdom Work is vital because of the eternal consequence that are involved! We must determine never to be idle, even in our resting time! The Harvest is so plentiful, and the work must go on!
Be one of the Few, the Humble, -The Kingdom Workers!
Blessings,
Pastor J.