Written 6-19-21
I never thought we’d live in a time when we would see so many “Now Hiring” signs. How could it be that we have such a need - when so many people are living in poverty? Why would someone choose to sit on their hands instead of going out and making a difference? This is not the path anyone should take, especially the ones who follow Christ. The Apostle Paul said, “For even when we were with you, we used to give you this order: if anyone is not willing to work, then he is not to eat, either. For we hear that some among you are leading an undisciplined life, doing no work at all, but acting like busybodies. Now such persons we command and exhort in Christ Jesus in the Lord Jesus Christ to work in quiet fashion and eat their own bread.” 2 Thessalonians 3:10-12 I mean really, shouldn’t we be a true community - where all people partake in social responsibility? I get that some can not work, like the young and the old and widows and disabled. But anyone who is able-bodied, should participate in the work force. Paul also said, “He who steals must steal no longer; but rather he must labor, performing with his own hands what is good, so that he will have something to share with one who has need.” Ephesians 4:28 We have to be so careful. We are quick to judge those who have wealth because we feel they should pay for everyone else. We see what they have and covet their possessions, and accuse the rich of exploiting the poor. But what happens when the rich owners are willing to hire, but no one comes to inquire? What happens when the government gives more to a person than what they work for? Why in the world would work be an option? In these instances, these rich businesses will probably move to a different place where they can find workers who are willing to labor. And what happens to the community that’s left? Well, we all know the answer to that - we develop a stronger reliance on government. In my opinion, BIG government is worse than rich corporations, because they tax the workers to "give to the poor." But the reality is food and gas prices go so high that the average person can barely get by! BIG government mentality makes "hard work" a rare commodity. The politicians funnel tax-payer money through their deep pockets, then they subsidize programs to create community dependence. As long as there are people who do not contribute - the burden of all falls on the few. Did you know that this same philosophy exists in the spirit realm? The harvest is ripe but the workers are few! God expects his children to work. Not for money but for His Kingdom. Let me explain - “Jesus traveled through all the towns and villages of that area, teaching in the synagogues and announcing the Good News about the Kingdom. And he healed every kind of disease and illness. When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them because they were confused and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. He said to his disciples, “The harvest is great, but the workers are few. So pray to the Lord who is in charge of the harvest; ask him to send more workers into his fields.” Matthew 9:35-38 You see, God designed you and me to work in unity, caring for our community. He created the heart of every Christian to do the work that glorifies Him. Jesus says, “the harvest is great but the workers are few.” So, where are the workers - this is the question I have for you? And why is there so much need? Why is there so much carnality? Why is there so much passivity, covetousness and greed? Don’t you see? Satan has sunk his teeth into “humanity meat” and he is chewing on human flesh. We live in a dog eat dog world - where narcissism has filled the land. Compassion is needed in these end times; and it's only the gospel message that revives. People are desperate to hear the Good News. People are desperate to experience miracles. The heart of a Christian is always to submit - to come beneath and hold someone up. When every deed done is done out of love, we won't need the government to take care of our stuff. Jesus says, "Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me and for the gospel will save it. What good is it for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul? Or what can anyone give in exchange for their soul? If anyone is ashamed of me and my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, the Son of Man will be ashamed of them when he comes in his Father’s glory with the holy angels.” Mark 8:34-38 The harvest is ripe but the workers are few; and the Most High God wants to hire YOU! A community that does not work, will not last, but when we "Commit our works to the Lord, our plans will be established.” Proverb 16:3 When we stop asking God to do what we want, but commit our actions to bring glory to Him, we will love our neighbors as we love ourselves - and we will stop coveting another’s possessions, and focusing on self. Remember, whatever you do is good enough, as long as you "work at it with all our heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since we know that we will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ we are serving." Colossians 3:23-24
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