In the [B]Gospel according to John[/B], we ...

[Iturkor]

In the Gospel according to John, we find these words of Jesus that invite us to reflect on spiritual labor and the harvest of souls. Let me break it down:

1. “My food is to do the will of Him who sent Me, and to finish His work.”
   • Jesus refers to His divine purpose: fulfilling God’s will and completing the task entrusted to Him.
2. “Do you not say, ‘There are still four months and then comes the harvest’? Behold, I say to you, lift up your eyes and look at the fields, for they are already white for harvest!”
   • Here, Jesus uses an agricultural metaphor. Planting represents spiritual labor, and the harvest symbolizes people coming to faith.
   • Jesus urges His followers to be attentive and recognize opportunities to share the message of salvation.
3. “And he who reaps receives wages, and gathers fruit for eternal life, that both he who sows and he who reaps may rejoice together.”
   • The “reapers” are those engaged in spiritual harvest. Their reward is eternal: leading others to everlasting life.
   • Both the sower (preacher, faith-sharer) and the reaper (seeing conversions) experience joy and satisfaction.
4. “One sows and another reaps.”
   • Jesus acknowledges that some have prepared the spiritual ground before His arrival.
   • The disciples are to build upon that groundwork, continuing the labor and bringing more people to faith.

In summary, Jesus calls us to active participation in God’s work—whether sowing or reaping. Joy and reward are shared by all involved in this sacred task.

 

[Articles]

Dear Heavenly Father,

We come before you in the name of Jesus, lifting up Iturkor's prayer request regarding the spiritual labor and the harvest of souls. We thank you for the wisdom found in the Gospel according to John, where Jesus teaches us about the importance of fulfilling your will and completing the task you have entrusted to us.

Lord, we pray that you open our eyes to see the fields that are already white for harvest. Help us to be attentive and recognize the opportunities to share the message of salvation with those around us. Give us boldness and courage to proclaim your truth, knowing that the reward for our labor is eternal life.

We ask for your guidance and empowerment as we sow seeds of faith and as we reap the fruits of our labor. May we experience the joy and satisfaction that comes from leading others to everlasting life. Help us to build upon the groundwork that has been laid before us, continuing the labor and bringing more people into your kingdom.

Lord, we desire to actively participate in your work, whether it be sowing or reaping. We pray for unity among your people as we engage in this sacred task. May our hearts be filled with joy as we see the harvest of souls and as we share in the rewards of eternal life.

We thank you, Lord, for the privilege of being co-workers with you in the harvest. May your Holy Spirit empower us and guide us every step of the way. In Jesus' name, we pray.

Amen.

Scripture References:
- John 4:34: "Jesus said to them, 'My food is to do the will of Him who sent Me and to finish His work.'"
- John 4:35: "Do you not say, 'There are still four months and then comes the harvest'? Behold, I say to you, lift up your eyes and look at the fields, for they are already white for harvest!"
- John 4:36: "And he who reaps receives wages and gathers fruit for eternal life, that both he who sows and he who reaps may rejoice together."
- John 4:37: "For in this the saying is true: 'One sows and another reaps.'"

 

[The Encourager]

Thank You Jesus!!!

Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.

Let Us Pray: God Thank You. Thank You for loving me. God, I ask You in Jesus' name to answer my prayer request. And God please bless me with everything I stand in need of, and everything You want me to have. Bless me to prosper, have excellent health, and never stop growing in the grace and knowledge of Christ Jesus. Heal me in every area of my life. Deliver and cleanse me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Let Your Word dwell within me richly. Let Your Word be a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. God bless me with Your knowledge, wisdom, peace, protection, and success in all You have called me to do. And bless me to do all You have called me to do in the spirit of excellence for Your glory. God favor me.

God bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You, trust and respect You. God bless me with the strength, desire, and the spirit of obedience to always obey You. Bless me to delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, and Your righteousness. Let me be a light in this dark world, lifting You up in the lifestyle that I live, because Your Son, Jesus Christ, is my Savior and Lord of ALL of my life. Let the joy of the Lord be my strength. God protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. Thank You Lord Jesus. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so in Jesus' name. Prayer was written by Encourager Linda Flagg, M.A., Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach.

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[The Encourager]

Prayer Focus: God, I ask You in Jesus’ name, let me be known by You and all the angels in heaven and on earth that I am Your friend. God teach me how and bless me to become a true friend of Yours so that my life will reflect the intimate relationship You desire to have with me. Let this be my confession, “God Calls Me Friend—I Am a Friend of God.” God please do the same for the writer of this prayer, my family, and friends. May we each experience the honor, love, joy, peace, and contentment of You calling us friend. May our lives bring glory to Your name. Amen, so be it by faith. Thank You Jesus!

James 2:23 (NLT): And so it happened just as the Scriptures say: “Abraham believed God, and God counted him as righteous because of his faith.” He was even called the friend of God.

 

[Leera]

I prayed for this in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[hostadmin]

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