Wide-Eyed Wonder (21 Days of Fasting and Prayer)Sample

SEE GOD’S HARVEST

Overview

Jesus wants us to see that the harvest is ready now.

Observations

In John 4, Jesus had just encountered the Samaritan woman at the well, ministered to her, and won an entire city. The disciples returned from buying food, and Jesus began to teach them about the urgency of the harvest.

Using an analogy from farming, Jesus pointed out that He had a different perspective than His disciples about the priority of the harvest. For the disciples, the time was later, but for Jesus, the time was now.

Like the disciples, we, too, need to change our perspective about the harvest. Very few believers would say, "It is not important to share the good news," but often, we may think, "It is not the right time," or "maybe later." But Jesus is saying the harvest is ready now.

Jesus also told the disciples, "The harvesters are paid good wages." Workers are paid only when the work is all done. By this, Jesus was telling His disciples that He was getting ready to wrap things up. The time is short. He is coming back soon.

When we see the urgency of the harvest, we will change the way we prioritise and make decisions.

I recently shared the Gospel on the street with a few friends, and we met an 18-year-old boy who had never heard about Jesus before. He seemed quiet and unresponsive as we spoke, but to my surprise, he readily said “yes” when we asked if he wanted to receive Jesus! This was a reminder to me that not only do people need Jesus, but as the verse highlights, many are already willing to accept Jesus as their personal Lord and Saviour.

Response

Let us ask God to give us a fresh perspective on the harvest, to see the urgency and priority of the harvest. Pray and declare “Today is the day of salvation over our friends and family.”

Prayer

God, help me to see the urgency of needing to share Your good news with others. Help me to see Your purpose and timing. I want to order my life and make the harvest a priority, as Jesus did. In Jesus’ name I pray, amen.