Soul Harvest

He who gathers crops in summer is a wise son,but he who sleeps during harvest is a disgraceful son.

Proverbs 10:5 (NIV)

Regarding the harvest, each of us is either diligent or lazy. Jesus said, “Lift up your eyes and look at the fields, for they are already white for harvest!” (John 4:35, NKJV). He was not talking about a wheat harvest. He was talking about souls: people who are lost but ready. The question is, are we? Are we ready and willing to share the good news of the gospel with a lost and dying world?

So, my dear sisters, let me encourage you with some practical helps.

• The best place to start is to ask the Lord to give you a burden for souls. Ask him to help you see people and love people as he does.
• Be prepared. I always carry copies of the Gospel of John everywhere I go. I have to admit I am much bolder if I have something to offer someone.
• Pray for a divine appointment. God will give a “holy tug” to notice someone. It may be a cashier or cab driver or just a teenager hanging outside the mall.

Recently a lady came up to me in the Costco parking lot. She was selling something. We talked, and then I got out a Gospel of John. I handed it to her and merely said, “I really feel I’m supposed to give this to you. It tells about God’s love and that you can know him.” I looked up and tears were running down her face. She said, “Thank you. You have no idea. Thank you.” Simple, so simple. Look up; the field of lost, hungry souls is ripe.

Make It Personal . . . Live It Out!

Statistically, only 5 percent of all Christians ever share their faith. I know why that is: fear of rejection, fear we won’t know what to say. But let me tell you, if you will just follow the three simple steps I shared, you’ll be surprised. You will notice someone that you just “have to” speak to. There are some people who have never heard the words, “God loves you and has a wonderful plan for your life.” Will you give it a try?

One Year Bible Reading

Leviticus 7:28–9:6; Mark 3:31–4:25; Psalm 37:12-29; Proverbs 10:5