Our Scripture reading today is Luke 10:1-2.
Verse 2, "Therefore said he unto them, The harvest truly is great, but the labourers are few: pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he would send forth labourers into his harvest."
The spiritual layout of the land is the same in 2023 as it was in the days that Jesus Christ walked the earth. We still have a great harvest and we still have few labourers. Could the labourer shortage be tied to a lack of prayer for labourers? How often do you pray for labourers for Anchor Baptist Church? We only have a few. How often do you pray for labourers in Canada? There are not enough. How often do you pray for labourers for other lands? There are only a few. Not enough prayer for labourers is definitely part of the problem. I would like to suggest we all make some kind of a reminder every day to pray for labourers to be sent forth.
Potential labourers are already at Anchor Baptist Church. I mean there are men and women that attend church at ABC. They are attenders but not labourers. Keep in mind that labourers are not always seen. Do you have an area of service for the Lord? Every child of God should be serving Him in some capacity. We do not serve Him to gain favour or love from Him. We serve Him because we love Him. What a privilege it is to be a labourer for the Lord! He deserves our best.
Please read through the lyrics written by Howard B. Grose.
"Give of Your Best to the Master."
1. Give of your best to the Master; Give of the strength of your youth; Throw your soul’s fresh, glowing ardorInto the battle for truth.Jesus has set the example, Dauntless was He, young and brave; Give Him your loyal devotion; Give Him the best that you have.
Refrain: Give of your best to the Master; Give of the strength of your youth; Clad in salvation’s full armour, Join in the battle for truth.
2. Give of your best to the Master; Give Him first place in your heart; Give Him first place in your service; Consecrate every part. Give, and to you will be given;God His beloved Son gave; Gratefully seeking to serve Him, Give Him the best that you have.
3. Give of your best to the Master; Naught else is worthy His love; He gave Himself for your ransom, Gave up His glory above. Laid down His life without murmur, You from sin’s ruin to save; Give Him your heart’s adoration, Give Him the best that you have.