Topic: Preserve The Harvest
Personal Daily Confession:
I confess today, the LORD is in charge of the affairs of my life and household, therefore it is difficult for the workers of darkness to take hold of my life and household, the prince of peace is working in my household, He is turning all situations around for our good. I am blessed in my going out and coming in. Amen in Jesus name!
Memorise: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen. – Matthew 28:20
Bible Reading: Matthew 28:18-20 (KJV)
18 And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.
19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:
20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.
MESSAGE:
It is one thing to be able to gather a harvest; it is another thing entirely to preserve it.
It is sad that while the Church is making valiant efforts to gather plentiful harvests through evangelism, numerous outreaches and programmes, even less and less is being done to preserve the souls won for Christ.
Many souls are won for Christ on daily basis, but how many will eventually remain in the body of Christ as committed Christians?
In Matthew 9:37, Jesus laments the scarcity of people committed to keeping His harvest.
“Then saith he unto his disciples, The harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few;”
Many Christians are like drainages – always receiving emoluments, yet without productivity. This is very dangerous as Jesus says He will take such people out of His vine.
“Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away: and every branch that beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit.” – John 15:2
The parable of the talents teaches that the Lord expects every one of His children to diligently put their talents and special gifts into profitable use for the advancement of His Kingdom.
If you fail to be fruitful or productive, then you are guilty of receiving the grace of God in vain, becoming an unprofitable servant.
I pray that you will never be guilty of being an unprofitable servant in the mighty name of Jesus.
Prayer Point:
Father, please help me to win souls and preserve the great harvest for You, in the mighty name of Jesus.
Bible in One Year: Matthew 15, Mark 7
This Daily Devotional guide was written by Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, General Overseer, Redeemed Christian Church of God.