Read: Matthew 9:27-38
Then [Jesus] said to 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.” (vv. 37-38)
One of the greatest misconceptions held by Christians today is that men and women do not want to know God. But wherever I go around the world, I find ample proof that just the opposite is true. The Holy Spirit has created a hunger for God in the hearts of millions.
I have been involved in evangelistic preaching for more than forty years. In my ministry, I have realized that most nonbelievers are ready to receive Christ if properly approached one-on-one by trained, Spirit-empowered witnesses. Don’t be surprised that some of them are your family members, your neighbors, or your co-workers. Even more, there are people you do not yet know to whom God may lead you. They’re ready to hear a clear and simple presentation of the good news of God’s love and forgiveness.
Jesus taught his disciples that “the harvest is plentiful” (v. 37). That is as true today as when he said it. Can we afford to be selfish with the gospel when such overwhelming evidence shows that so many people are hungry for God?
By sharing our faith in Christ with others, we can help change our world for our Lord.
As you pray, ask God to empower you with the compassion for those without Christ and the boldness to be a witness to them.
Rev. Titus Baraka is the executive director of Words of Hope Uganda. With more than forty years of experience as an evangelistic preacher and pastor, he is passionate about sharing the gospel.
Through radio programs of all types, from music, to Bible studies, to counseling, Words of Hope Uganda is claiming all assets of Ugandan society and culture for Christ. Words of Hope is empowering Ugandan pastors and churches to effectively nurture their people in the life of Christian discipleship. In the midst of this hard place, radio is bringing truly life-changing good news. To learn more about Words of Hope Uganda, visit our ministry pages.
