The Scripture say in John 4:35
...behold, I say unto you, Lift up your eyes, and look on the fields; for they are white already to harvest.
John chapter four is one of my favorite passages of scripture, one I am drawn to time and again. We could call it, "A Prescription for Soul Winning." In it we find passion for the lost (v.4-7); the promise of salvation (v.10-14); proof of conversion (v.23-24); the power and purpose for the work (v.32-34); and potential for harvest (v.35-38).
Whether you call it soul winning, evangelism or missions, the Lord Jesus Christ considered this task the most important part of His ministry.
Though He performed many mighty works, the Saviour never lost the focus of His mission: " For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which is lost" (Luke 19:10).
There is at least one sad notein the text, however. Jesus wants us to see the need and then to get busy meeting that need, the need to win souls to Him.He says in vers 38, "I sent you to reap." The Son of God gave His life and shed His blood, not only that people might be saved, but that those who believe on Him would then "go and bring forth fruit," even "much fruit" for Him (John 15:5, 16). Unfortunately, many Christains have turned a deaf ear and a blind eye to the plight of the sinner. On John 4:35, Jesus says, "Say not ye, There are yet four months, and then cometh harvest?" This reveals the passivity of God's People.
How often are we "too busy" to witness? How often do we intend to tell someone of the Saviour "some other time?" But that day and time never come. Jesus said, "Behold, I say unto you, Lift up your eyes, and look on the fields; for they are white already to harvest."
By Pastor Daniel Nazaruk Sr.
Fellowship Baptist Church
York, Pa
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