At this present moment we are in the phase of the great spiritual harvest, the harvest of the first - fruits. The 7 holy days give us God's timeline for bringing humanity into eternity… a timeline that spans thousands of years. The sowing and reaping of this harvest is the current work of the Church, placed upon us by the Father and Jesus Christ. The United Church of God teaches that the second grain harvest … the harvest of wheat which happens at the same time as the festival of Pentecost … is a picture of the great spiritual harvest taking place NOW. The first festival season is Passover and Un l eavened Bread, the second is the Feast of Weeks, the final is the Festival of Tabernacles. I would love to hear how God has worked in your life and the life-changing impact He has made on you and others.The biblical holy days are presented to us as 3 seasons of harvest, two grain harvests in spring and early summer, then a produce harvest in the fall. So again, what are you doing to share the love of Christ in word and deed? Let’s take advantage of the opportunities God gives us to proclaim the name of Christ! And if you have an encouraging harvest story or an effective approach to engaging others in spiritual discussions, let the world know. If you are following Christ, you are His ambassador ( 2 Corinthians 5:20) and we are all to minister to those in need. Ministry is not just for pastors, missionaries, Bible teachers, and Spiritual Formation Directors. We’ll desire that they know His peace and joy and spend eternity in Heaven ( John 3:16). If we truly love others, we’ll desire that they know the greatest gift we have, Jesus Christ ( Philippians 3:7-8). We Christians have the all-powerful Holy Spirit inside us who guides us and gives us the words we need at just the right time ( Luke 12:12). We are commanded to go and make disciples of all nations ( Matthew 28:19). Perhaps you’re an introvert (like me), super shy (like Corrie ten Boom), lacking confidence (like Jeremiah), or a bad speaker (like Moses). He showed compassion to the helpless crowds and told his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few, therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest.” Jesus referred to the countless souls who needed to repent and trust in Him who were right there ready to respond.Īre you seeing that the harvest is plentiful? Do you care? Do you see that most people are lost and need to hear the good news of Jesus Christ? Are you actively sharing what Christ has done and is doing in your life? In Matthew 9:35-38, we can read about Jesus teaching, proclaiming the gospel, and healing diseases. Additionally, the word “harvest” contains deep spiritual meaning and is a figure of speech for spiritual growth and wellness. The Bible contains many harvest references because most societies were predominantly agricultural during biblical times. I guess we need our pumpkin spice! Fall is not just a time for pumpkin spice it’s a time when many Tri-State farmers harvest their crops. Did you know we even have pumpkin spice ramen, SPAM, and dog treats? I kid you not. Written by Mark Wickersham, ECS Director of Spiritual Formationįall is here so that means pumpkin spice coffee, creamer, cake, candles, and cookies. Home / A Word From Wick / The Harvest Is Plentiful So What Are You Doing About It? The Harvest Is Plentiful So What Are You Doing About It?
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