Scripture to Read: Luke 10:1-2
Jesus knew He had many more cities to go to in order to fulfill all the Father had sent Him to do as Lord and Savior of all mankind. God had Luke record the following in Luke 10:1–2, “Now after this the Lord appointed seventy others, and sent them in pairs ahead of Him to every city and place where He Himself was going to come. 2 And He was saying to them, ‘The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore beseech the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest.’” Knowing our Lord sent out seventy is a great reminder that there were many disciples following Jesus. The word “Disciple” means “follower,” and Jesus used His followers as His witnesses to all the people in the cities He sent them to. Jesus also sent them in twos as an incredible example for us. We need each other in ministry, and having a companion offers incredible encouragement and support as we do it together. Jesus also mentioned that the harvest field was plentiful but that more laborers were needed. Jesus said the same thing in Matthew 9:37–38. We must take this to heart and pray daily, begging God to send the right skilled laborers to serve Him in His harvest field. God wants to provide, but we must daily ask Him and then prayerfully watch for who He sends our way to serve in His harvest field. God is working mightily today, but more laborers are needed, so pray fervently for God to provide
Challenge & Application
What are some of the advantages of doing ministry alongside someone else?
Why is it so critical that we pray according to Luke 10:2 and Matthew 9:37–38?
Don’t forget to pray using the A.C.T.S. (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication) method!