Reaping The End Time Harvest!

Matthew 9:36, “But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion on them, because they fainted, and were scattered abroad, as sheep having no shepherd. 37 Then saith he unto his disciples, The harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few; 38 Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth labourers into his harvest.”

We are continually challenged by the Word of God and the Holy Spirit to be an active participant in this end-time Harvest. Jesus looked upon the multitudes of people and was moved by compassion because He saw them as sheep without a shepherd. They needed the guidance and provision that a shepherd would provide for his fold. This is such a fitting example for the Church and our world today! Multitudes scamper about without a clue where they are going. We must sound the alarm to snatch them out of eternal fire! Each one of us must be actively engaged in this Harvest!

We live in a fallen world, broken by sin and disobedience. What the world is experiencing now and will experience in the immediate future is the result of sowing the seeds of sin. We are reaping and will reap according to our obedience to God or the lack thereof. Consequently, the upheaval and chaos is the judgment of God. God's judgment is perfect! If we sow seeds of sin, we will reap a reward for sin. If we sow righteous seed, we will reap a righteous reward.

There is a second element to this judgment. It is Harvest! As the Body of Christ, our focus should be on the coming judgment as it relates to the Harvest. God is pressing us into the Harvest. We can allow the events taking place in our world to cause us to shrink back into a defensive posture or through prayer, we can rise up to launch an offensive thrust into the Harvest. We can utilize the impending sentence of judgment as a tool to motivate believers and nonbelievers alike. This judgment can motivate believers to enter into intercessory prayer, be empowered by the ever-abiding presence of the Holy Ghost, and become actively engaged in the Harvest. This judgment can motivate nonbelievers to make the decision about their eternal destiny. It is repent and come to Jesus Christ or suffer the consequences.

God has given us this day. It is His gift to us to use for His Glory! We must walk with Him today, seek His direction and anointing and follow Him into His Harvest. He wants us to continue in His awesome presence. We must stay the course and push forward. The Holy Spirit is calling for a new spiritual offensive. The Body of Christ is being attacked as never before in our lifetime. It is time to take the fight to the enemy. I have always heard “the best defense is a good offense.” Will we dare to enter the enemy's camp? Will we dare to take back what the enemy has stolen? We must! I feel compelled to do that very thing. (continued)