In these short days since the earthquake that has devastated Haiti, I have been ASKING THE LORD (ATL). Here is what I hear Him saying ...
"And Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues
and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every disease and every infirmity.
When He saw the crowds, He had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. Then He said to his disciples, ‘The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; pray therefore the Lord of the harvest
to send out laborers into his harvest.' "
(Matthew 9:35-38)
As Jesus traveled from place to place, He was keenly aware of the profound needs of people all around Him. He was moved with compassion. At one point, He turned to His disciples and shared in one word what a world of "harassed" and "helpless" people needs most. This word represents His plan for meeting the greatest human needs. That one word is ...
Laborers
God's laborers are His plan to the need of a ready harvest and the need of the hour in Haiti. Yes, there will be many people who go to Haiti and do great things to help. What is Jesus saying that is His plan to the needs of the helpless and hopeless of this hour?
Kingdom Laborers
What makes a Kingdom laborer? I believe a Kingdom Laborer is a disciple in action. Not just a life of action but BEING in a love relationship with Jesus that propels you with passion to let your light shine so that others will see your good works and glorify your Father.
I see 3 characteristics of a Kingdom Laborer:
1) Love - Is your life characterized by being so in love with Jesus that it causes you to passionately bring Him glory? Have you come to understand that the only thing you have to offer the world is your love for Jesus?
2) Life - Does your deep abiding love for Jesus result in a life of distinct, personal ministry? Because you are unique, your personal ministry will result in a distinct way to share and show your love for Jesus each day to others.
3) Legacy - Making an impact upon other people's lives - one life at a time. Are you reproducing other Kingdom Laborers because of your love and life for Jesus?
What are you doing with your love for Jesus?
What are you doing with your life for Jesus?
How are you leaving a legacy of love for Jesus that others can follow?
