Monday
Called To The Fields
Read John 4:29-37
Seed Thought: The field is the people and the work that God has called us to serve in. God has created us with gifts, talents, abilities and resources. God has given us a place, but many times we choose to wander and be away from His presence. We can be much like Cain, we allow jealousy to consume us because see what others may or may not be doing. Jealousy blinds us therefore we do not realize our unique place with God. Cain lost his unique place because of his jealousy. Where Cain murdered his brother physically, we often murder our brother with our words. We must purposely move toward and into the presence of God. We have work to do, important work. We have been called by God to serve in the fields for the harvest.
In the world we might ask a person what is the field of work they are in. What we are asking is what line of work they are in. We must remember that our line of work is the Kingdom of God. It does not matter what job we have we are working for the king. We are laboring in the field of the service which He has called and placed us in. He has called us to fulfill His will. When God calls us and saves us, He gives us His Glory, His Presence, He gives us a place in His Presence so we can manifest His Glory. We are given purpose and called to work with God in a a field of labor. Where is your field or your place? Many do not realize that we have been sent here with a purpose and a call, a call to be world changers.
Declaration: I am world changer; God has called me to the harvest.
Action Plan: Look around where you are and ask “Father where are you working today?” “How can I be of service to your Kingdom today?”
Tuesday
The Field
Read Matthew 13:33; Acts 13:1-3; Acts 17:26-28; Matthew 13:31-32
Seed Thought: Fields are a place of Planting, laboring and harvest. They are a place of production. They are the places the Lord of the Harvest has sent us to work. Jesus said he was going to prepare a place for us. We all have a place. We must look up from where we stand and see the fields that are white for harvest. The field we are called to is the place of our influence, the place of our labor and the place of our harvest. We are standing in the field of our labor. Who and what is before us that God has called us to serve. God sets us apart and calls us to a field of service. The field of our service is the place we have influence. The field is a place we are called too. The field is the place that God has set us in that we find our being in. Who and what we have been created to be. The fields are a people we have been called to serve. Our field is the place where we are fruitful. The field is the place where we sow the seed of the Word that God has given us. The field is where we get our inheritance. We work in the field because we are married to the one who owns the field. The field is where we are assigned by the Lord of the Harvest. We have to know and stay in our field. Jesus sent to the lost sheep of Israel, Paul to the gentiles and Peter to the Jews. We need to be focused on our assignment. Our field of work is one that is given by the Holy Spirit and sanctioned by the church.
Declaration: I have influence where ever I go; the Holy Spirit empowers me to be a positive witness.
Action Plan: Do you have a powerful influence with those you come in contact with? Are your words effective? Do you boldly witness or do you shy away? If you need more power in your life, spend time in prayer, seek Gods face, He is willing.
Wednesday
Planting In The Fields
Read 1 Corinthians 3:5-9
Seed Thought: Fields are a place of planting; fields are a place of production. Planting a seed is not the only job of a farmer. He also tends to the field (watering, fertilizing, etc). Paul told the gospel to the Corinthians (he planted), and then Apollos labored for their spiritual maturity - he watered. Paul brought them into the flock of the Lord Jesus, and Apollos fed them. If a man plants a tree and that tree is not watered, it will die. If another waters some dirt but there was no seed ever planted there, what good is that?
There aren’t many people actively involved in ministry. God’s field is a BIG field and there is a major lack of people laboring for Jesus. Churches are like a football games - the stands are filled with thousands of people doing nothing but watching two dozen people on the field doing all of the work! Those ones in the field sweat, get beat, practice hours on end, fight hard and prepare. They care about their job on the field, and they work at it. But the ones in the stands are only there for entertainment. They don’t care about anybody else because they just want to relax and be comfortable. If you attend a church, chances are that you will find most of the people in that church sitting in the stands. Don’t let yourself be one of those lazy ones in the stands. Get out there and labor in God’s field. It doesn’t matter whether your ministry is one of planting or one of watering, to those in the church, or to those in the world, whether it is evangelism or building people up in the image of Christ.
Declaration: God’s field is a Big field and I will do my part.
Action Plan: Examine yourself with the Holy Spirit leading; are you like those fans in the stand? Ask yourself and the Holy Spirit what you can do participate and not be a spectator?
Thursday
The Field Needs Laborers
Read Romans 10:13-15; 1 Peter 3:15
Seed Thought: Just as the people of Samaria needed a willing teacher, people today need willing teachers as well. After telling the Romans that “whoever will call on the name of the Lord will be saved” (Romans 10:13), Paul went on to discuss the importance of those who preach the gospel. The lost need to be taught; it is important to have men who have dedicated their lives to this work to do it. Many people feel that this is a job just for the preacher and that is not the case. It is not only the responsibility of the preacher to teach others. All Christians must be ready to teach when opportunities arise. And just as God shows no partiality we must not either. We should be willing to teach others regardless of their race, gender, class, background, or any other factor. Not only is it important to have willing teachers, but those teachers must have the right message. Just as Jesus did, we must simply preach the gospel. This is the message that people need to hear. We have the message that the world needs to hear and that is the Good News. Laborers it is time to get busy and share the Good News”
Declaration: I will use my voice to spread the Good News
Action Plan: will you say yes to Him and allow Him to use you to spread the Good News, to give others the same opportunity afforded you, the Good News of eternal life. Will you stand up and be a witness? Labors are needed in the fields.
Friday
You Ask Why I Follow This Jesus
You ask why I follow this Jesus. Why I love Him the way I do? When the world’s turned away from his teachings and the people who serve Him are few. It’s not the rewards I’m after or gifts that I hope to receive. It’s the presence that calls for commitment. It’s the Spirit I trust and believe. The Lord doesn’t shelter His faithful or spare them all suffering and pain. Like everyone else I have burdens, and walk through my share of rain. Yet He gives me a plan and a purpose and that joy only Christians have known. I never know what comes tomorrow, but I do know I’m never alone. It’s the love always there when you need it; It’s the words that redeem and inspire. It’s the longing to ever be with Him that burns in my heart like a fire. So you ask why I love my Lord Jesus? Well, friend, that’s so easy to see. But the one thing that fills me with wonder is why Jesus loves someone like me.
Author Unknown.
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