Harvest Time

In thinking about this time of the year, the Lord impressed on my heart something very common; something that I see everyday. I live near cornfields; acres of corn.

A month ago, while driving I looked out my window to admire God's creation. The fields were green and lush and although they were interesting to look at, I wouldn't pay too much attention to them. Over the past month however, the crop started to turn brown. While driving to work last week, I saw people in the fields and equipment harvesting the corn. It was really interesting watching this all happen. Today while driving by, I noticed that the people and equipment were gone. The corn was gathered and taken to be used. I stopped and looked. In looking at the fields, though, I saw that in their haste that there was some corn that was still left on the stalks.

This whole process made me think about fall and this time of year and about God's kingdom. How many people are out there that are ready for us to invest in? Luke 10:2 says "The harvest is plenty, but laborers are few, beg the Lord of the harvest to send more laborers."

This month is Breast Cancer Awareness month and as I reflect on the people that I know who were and are affected by it, it seems to bring a deeper urgency to the harvest. There are people like our mothers, wives, sisters, friends and neighbors who need us and depend on us being faithful to God's call. During this harvest time, I pray that we will be open to the Lord's leading in our lives to invest in the lives of others. Please pray for the workers and for the people that they will touch and let's not leave anyone in the fields.