Help Wanted
“Then He said to His disciples, “The harvest truly is plentiful, but the laborers are few. Therefore pray the Lord of the harvest to send laborers into His harvest.”
Matthew 9:37-38
Have you noticed all the “Help Wanted” signs all over town? It seems that most businesses are struggling to find enough help.
Right before He spoke these words, Jesus had looked out to the crowd and what He saw touched His heart.
“But when He saw the multitudes, He was moved with compassion for them, because they were weary and scattered, like sheep having no shepherd.”
Matthew 9:36
God uses people like you and me to be His hands and feet. We do the work because we have a passion, and sometimes compassion, for the folks we minister to.
Sometimes when we are doing the work, we feel tired and overwhelmed because there are not enough people available to get everything done.
If you are a leader, you worry about burnout. I know a local business that no longer opens on Saturday because they don’t have enough workers. Management made a wise decision not to burn out the staff that they have.
If you are a team member, you might be experiencing fatigue because of the long hours and increased
work load.
My advice is twofold. First, take care of yourself as best you can. Get some rest. Remember the words of Jesus:
“Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”
Matthew 11:28
Second, pray every day for God to send the help needed.
“Therefore pray the Lord of the harvest to send laborers into His harvest.”
Matthew 9:38
Keep asking, seeking and knocking… He will answer in His time and in His way.
