#soap # Luke 10 ## Title: Pray and Go First ## Scripture: (Luke 10:2) He said to them, “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Therefore ask the Lord of the harvest to send out workers into his harvest. (NET) ## Observation: As a pastor for a long time, I have had the honor of walking with people through various ups and downs. In both situations, people are drawn either toward or away from the Lord. When bad things happen in the world, I have heard so many people say that someone should do something. When something good happens, I have heard the same. People have said someone should get out there and tell people it was the Lord. In both cases, the only issue is they are expecting someone else to do something. God’s Word says the harvest is always ripe. The issue is there is no one willing to roll up their sleeves and do something about it. So, no matter what you are celebrating or mourning, you are not powerless. The harvest is always ripe and ready. The challenge is harvesters. Will you be one? Will you take your pain or take your excitement and use it as a springboard to tell someone about Jesus? ## Application: Pray for the Lord to open the door for you to share your hope with someone today. ## Prayer: Thank You, Jesus, for the opportunity to share Your life-giving hope with someone today.