Immediately after we see the Jesus' compassion on the crowds, he turns to the disciples and says: "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."
Do we, as believers in Christ, have the same heart for people that he did? I think we would answer honestly, no. But as we grow closer to Jesus Christ, he gives us his heart for the nations. This compassion for the world does not come from within us but from the work of God in us. We begin to pray earnestly for these people and for God to move in their hearts as we see their need for God and feel the compassion of Jesus for them.
That said, do you have compassion on the lost? Do you see a world harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shephard, and desire better for them? Are you praying to God, earnestly, to send people into these places to bring the good news of Christ?
The Holy Spirit gives us compassion and leads us to pray for these people. If you do not have this compassion or do not pray for these people, ask God for his heart for the nations. We are so callused to things going on away from our lives that we miss the incredible work God is doing all over the world.
God has not called everyone to a foreign mission, but he has called everyone to compassion and prayer.
Peace,
Jeff Moody
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