"A Few Good Men & Women; Help Needed"
From Roger Brooks
Associate Minister of Music and Youth
Mt 9:36-38
36 When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. 37 Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. 38 Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.”
As we continue “THE STORY” in February we'll learn more about Moses, Joshua and the Judges. I hope that each and every one of you is enjoying the Bible as you read through the core story line of scriptures. As we dig in even deeper this month I encourage you to listen and then ask questions of the scriptures as you go along.
One of the great collections of stories in scripture is the book of Judges. In this book we see the nation of Israel as they struggle to stay faithful after the time of Moses and Joshua. They had a knack for being good for a while then succumbing to temptation. After being conquered each and every time by opposing nations they find themselves in need of someone to lead them back to the LORD (Jehovah).
Have you ever felt that way? Have you ever gone through that cycle of doing good then falling and finding yourself in need of someone to get you back on track with God. Each and every one of us has gone through this. The great thing is that it is Jesus that comes to our rescue and makes a way for us to get back to God.
nother point I want to make is that Jesus uses us to help people get back on track. Around us today just as in the days of Jesus there are people feeling the pressures of life. They are harassed by sin and the struggles that lead to the feeling of helplessness. When people are in this vicious cycle we are the body of Jesus that can lead them back to the path. We have been called to be Good Men and Women that look out and show compassion. The fields around are full of helpless and hurting people waiting for someone to show them THE WAY. Help Needed
