Day 2 | A Faith-led Life Speaks Volumes!

Command:

Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.” Matthew‬ 9‬:37‬-38‬ (NIV)‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬

Read:

Jesus said, “The food that keeps me going is that I do the will of the One who sent me, finishing the work he started. As you look around right now, wouldn’t you say that in about four months it will be time to harvest? Well, I’m telling you to open your eyes and take a good look at what’s right in front of you. These Samaritan fields are ripe. It’s harvest time! John 4:34-35 (The Message)

Reflect:

Jesus wants us to spare no time in sharing the Good News in this passage. People are in need of a Savior. We are the ears and eyes of Jesus. 

However, Christian’s can debate exactly how we are to do that. As a baby Christian, I had the coming-to-Christ zeal to convert everyone. Now being imperfect I had this black & white approach to Jesus. You’re either in or out. 

I recall a time when I had a heated debate with my then-atheist brother. I wanted the freedom I experienced with Jesus for him. He had so much push back that made me infuriated. He was wrong and I was right. So, what did I do to show him that Jesus is the only way? I screamed, “You’re going to hell if you don’t accept him!” His response was, “And this is why I don’t go to church.”

In that moment, I felt the conviction of the Holy Spirit. Yes, we are called to harvest, but not by weeding them to death! Instead, there is an easier way to share the Good News. Live the life of fruitfulness through a faith-led life seeded in Jesus. How we respond, how we serve and treat others, how we give grace when not deserved reflect the image of Christ. This speaks volumes over social media posts, picketing signs or screaming debates.

We can share the Good News in the relationships we build and the intimate conversations that come from them. Truly reaping the harvest.

React:

How are you sharing the Good News? Resist the need to debate. It’s as simple as living confidently in your faith-led life.

Pray:

Jesus, I answer your call to share the Good News. Make it apparent to others I follow you through my actions, responses and words.