![]() Look around the world is getting ready for harvest, and it's time we prepare others for that reaping. Let us be like the disciples, not only reaping a harvest now but even reaping from seeds we didn't sow ( 1 Corinthians 3:6-8). In those days, some will receive wages (He who reaps), gather fruit for eternal life, and rejoice together. And I've learned that a lot of times God uses distance in our feelings to call us deeper in our faith."įriends, even if you're questioning and feel chaotic today, know that you're in the perfect position to not only spread the gospel in your trouble but allow God to blow the socks off those feelings of doubt and questioning.Īt the end of all days, I want to know that I did everything I could to share Jesus with someone who needs it. I don't feel at rest.' These feelings are not sinful. All of us, no matter how mature in our faith have moments when we think, 'God, I wish you would give me a sign right now. As Steven Furtick writes, "If God feels distant to you right now, you're not alone. But while we wait, let us work to seek and save others.Įven though I question my salvation at times and face periods where I can't feel God, those are still opportunities to share and spread the gospel, and it's okay to have those days. The fields of these people are ripe and ready for the harvest of time. The time to use those already devoted to rescuing more people is immediate. ![]() And why? Because at the time of His death, just the right time, He said the time to save these sinful people is now. While Jesus is the King of Last Suppers, with tangible and physical bread and wine (juice), He's also the Savior's sacrifice of body and blood given for us. Attempting to persuade Him to take a break and eat a physical source of nourishment, He insists that His diet is something they know nothing about. In John 4:33-34, Jesus discussed with His Disciples that He's to do the will of His Father, and that's His food. The Lord was delivering, and as I've said before, He always is, but we're not always listening, aware, or receptive to receive the blessing. Your salvation is that simple." A chill shook me as I began to realize the beauty of this spiritual harvest I'd (I've) been given. The Lord was speaking.Įyes watering and tears streaming down my face, I felt the Lord say, "I am here. Also, my boyfriend's mom had just recently pulled that empty box from her closet that she had for months the reasoning was unknown she simply did. Not only had I read John 4 that morning and on that box and forgotten, but my reading plans were into June, not April. Reading that same verse on a random box earlier in the day, I was startled as my memory caught up with me. "Where have I seen this?" my mind scrambled. Nearing the end, I knew God was speaking as I stumbled upon John 4:35. Later that night, my boyfriend and I decided to have some Bible time. My comprehension felt fuzzy as I read the verses a few times. The fields are already ripe for harvest.” ( John 4:35, NLT) "You know the saying, 'Four months between planting and harvest.' But I say wake up and look around. Written on the side of the empty box, I read over its lines: Glancing from my boyfriend back to the table, I noticed a cardboard box edging out from the frame of an oak chest piece in front of me. While I don't believe in "testing" the Lord, I do believe that He heard (and always hears for that fact) me that day.
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