The Lord of the Harvest

The Lord of the Harvest

By Ted Mock

October 21

Matthew 9:37-38 Then saith he unto his disciples, The harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few; 38 Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth labourers into his harvest.

These words, spoken over two thousand years ago, ring with even greater urgency today. The need for gospel workers has never been greater, and the shortage of willing servants has rarely been more evident. This evening, talking with fellow workers in the ministry, we discussed the need we have for more workers at the Lighthouse. We can look, but only the Lord can send.

Christ looked upon the multitudes and was “moved with compassion” because they fainted, were scattered, and had no shepherd. That same condition marks our world now. Churches struggle, ministries falter, and souls slip into eternity without hearing the truth that can save them.

The harvest is not shrinking, it is growing. But the labourers remain few.

The Lord did not command His disciples to create workers, recruit workers, or pressure workers. He commanded them to pray. Only the Lord of the harvest can touch a heart, stir a calling, and send a servant. Gospel ministry is not sustained by human enthusiasm but by divine appointment. The church does not operate on talent alone; it operates on obedience, surrender, and Spirit-empowered labour.

Many believers feel unqualified, too busy, or too uncertain to step forward. Yet Scripture shows God using fishermen, shepherds, tentmakers, and ordinary men and women who simply said, “Here am I.”

The shortage is not in ability—it is in availability.

The Lord of the harvest is still calling. He is still sending. And He is still seeking willing hearts. Our responsibility is clear—pray, surrender, and be ready to go where He sends. The harvest is ready. The world is waiting. And the Lord is seeking labourers today.

Reflection—There is no greater privilege in life than to work for the Lord of the harvest. If God were to call, would you be willing to listen?