Today’s Reading: 1 Samuel 25; 1 Samuel 26; Psalm 63; Matthew 9
Scripture: Matthew 9:36-38
36 When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. 37 Then he said to his disciples, "The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. 38 Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field."
Observation: Jesus sees the people and they need help. Specifically he sees them like sheep who need a shepherd. These needy people need caring and nurturing leadership. Jesus says that workers are needed to meet the need. These workers are shepherds who will help the people.
Application: What an honor it is to be a worker for the Lord. And the calling of those who would lead is work -- it is not a white-collar job. It is a get-your-hands-dirty calling. The shepherd is to help the sheep who are harassed and helpless. (Now many of these sheep resist the help that the shepherd would bring, but that is another topic for another day.) The other thing that is needed is prayer to God to supply more workers -- we need more shepherds, more caring and nurturing leaders to help bring the fullness of God into people's lives.
Prayer: Lord, thank you for the calling to be your worker, your shepherd. You are my shepherd. May I follow you well and may I receive from you all the care and nurture that you have for me. And help me to be a good shepherd to those you have called me to lead.
This I pray in Jesus’ name, Amen.
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