God
sees our condition, but the workers are few.
Jesus went
through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming
the good news of the kingdom and healing every disease and sickness. When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on
them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a
shepherd. Then he said to his disciples,
“The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to
send out workers into his harvest field.” Matthew 9:35-38
Matthew 9:35
summarizes the activity of Jesus (teaching, preaching, healing). He told them of
a kingdom of grace and glory, and good news, glad tidings of great joy. he went to:
1.
To the private towns. He visited not only the great and wealthy cities, but the
poor, obscure villages; there he preached, there he healed.
2.
To the public worship. He taught in their synagogues,
(1.)
That he might show the importance of coming to church. Let us not give up
meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one
another--and all the more as you see the Day approaching. – Hebrews 10:25
(2.)
That he might have an opportunity of preaching there, where people were
gathered together, with an expectation to hear.
Be
wise today and always – be ready to to gather, grow, and go in the name of
Jesus.
