You are Needed

“Then he said to his disciples,

‘The harvest is abundant but the laborers are few; so ask the master of the harvest

to send out laborers for his harvest.’”

Matthew 9:37-38

Our world needs you. Jesus needs you! Though our God is almighty, He somehow still wants our help in bringing His love and mercy to others. What a gift! Before Jesus returned to the Father He commissioned His disciples to “go and make disciples of all nations.” Jesus taught the Apostles what they needed to do and promised to ask the Father to send the Holy Spirit to guide them, lead them, and to remind them of all that He had taught them. So the Apostles then had the courage and strength to go out and preach the Good News. They were not afraid because they knew it was Christ teaching and speaking through them.

Today we must do the same. We must be Jesus’ hands and feet. We must help raise up those who are bowed down in shame and fear. We must walk with those who have gone astray and steer them back home to God’s love. It is not up to the priest or bishop or religion teacher, but it is up to you and me to do this. The harvest is abundant, but the laborers are few. You are needed, will you answer the call?