Forgetful Farmers

"For the Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost." (Luke 19:10)

Recently, my bride and I were blessed by the opportunity to visit our daughter who is teaching English in China. One reason she is there is the same as the reason that led Jesus to share a meal with a tax collector. While she has been able to share the Good News in various ways, the fruit of her year is not yet obvious. But, like the farmer, we believe the truth of the law of the Harvest. Good seed will bear good fruit if we do not grow weary and lose heart. In due season, we shall reap.

The Apostle Paul received rough treatment from those he tried to help, prison from his enemies and discouraging news from struggling churches. Yet, the fruit of his ministry continues to grow and ripen in incredible ways.

A friend recently told me the story of a woman in China who heard the Good News when she was sick and seeking help. This woman returned home to her village and also began spreading the news of God’s love in Jesus. Eventually, twenty thousand people became believers in that area because of that one woman hearing the Good News.

Why are we here today? Is it to make another dollar, lower our golf score or increase our influence in the company? If we have the Spirit of Jesus living in us then we will be following the footsteps of Jesus and His mission will be our mission. Along with Jesus, we are come to seek and to save that which was lost. Yet, we are tempted to forget. Jesus said to partake in Communion and to do it, “In remembrance of Me.” Part of our remembrance, is to remember the true mission of our few remaining days. We do not want to be forgetful farmers who neglect to spread the seed.

Project:
Let’s pray that God will remind each of us of our mission and lead us in how to fulfill it.
Let’s pray for God to encourage those who have been planting the seed of the Good News.

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