My food is to do the will of him who sent me and to accomplish his work…
I sent you to reap that for which you did not labor. Others have labored, and you have entered into their labor. (John 4:34, 38, ESV)
“Entering into their labor.”
God touched me with those words this morning.
The disciples entered into the labor of that Samaritan woman whose testimony caused many Samaritans to seek Jesus. The disciples entered into the labor that Jesus himself started when he started talking to that woman by the well.
And I just felt God telling me, “I want you and all my people to enter into the labor of my Son, the labor he started on the cross. The labor that others have continued in the centuries since.
“Lift up your eyes. See the people around you who are dying in their sin and need me. Don’t shut your eyes to them. Don’t ignore them. Reach out to them and touch them with my love.”
So that’s been my prayer today.
Father, let me enter into your labor today and every day, touching those around me that Christ has died for. Use me.
Help me to do your will and accomplish the work you’ve given me. In Jesus’ name, amen.
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2 replies on “Entering into Christ’s labor”
Good morning! I came upon this passage this morning. I was asking God, “who are the laborers that have gone before?” and I was telling Him that I want my food to be doing His will and I want to enter into His labor. I was doing a little research online and came across your blog post and saw where you are located. My wife and I just booked tickets to Japan yesterday for a missionary vision/scouting trip this summer! We have been called to reach the people of Japan with the gospel. We would love to connect at some point during our trip if the Lord permits. Keep fighting the good fight and don’t grow weary from doing good.
your brother in Christ,
Tyler
Cool. Japan needs all the help it can get. Praying God’s leading for you all.