Tag: Christ’s labor

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.