Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Daily Encouragement (09/30/09) "The Ultimate Harvest Prayer"

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Wednesday, September 30
, 2009


Abundant Lancaster County harvest
This harvest view is on Carmany Road about 1 mile from our home and a frequent view as we walk in our neighborhood.  The fields, barns, trees, and blue sky make for a colorful country setting.
Large view

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This week we are sharing a series on the Ultimate Harvest based on Matthew 9:35-38.  It's harvest time here in our area and all around us we see, hear, and at times even smell evidence of the harvest.

"The Ultimate Harvest Prayer"

"When He saw the crowds, He had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. Then He said to his disciples, "The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into His harvest field" (Matthew 9:36-38).

Monday and Tuesday of this week we wrote about the first part of today's Scripture portion where Matthew described Jesus' response as He looked out upon the crowds.  It is Jesus' example that shows us:
Then Jesus addressed His disciples. "Then He said to his disciples." This was a memorable teaching moment that surely impacted them long after He returned to heaven, enough so that Matthew recorded it in the Holy Scriptures. As they sought to fulfill the Great Commission I am sure this challenge often came to mind and was a recurring theme for sermons the disciples preached.

"The harvest is plentiful." Farmers strive for a good harvest. In seedtime they labor with the goal of having a plentiful harvest. Christ looked out on the vast fields of the human harvest and saw plenty. I feel this is one of those statements that is always true; at the time He said it and ever since. The harvest is always plentiful.  Elsewhere Jesus had said, "I tell you, open your eyes and look at the fields! They are ripe for harvest" (John 4:35).

"But the workers are few." He had worked with twelve disciples and others, such as the Seventy, who served with Him during His ministry on this earth. Nevertheless He stated "the workers are few." This is an ongoing condition in the church. Local churches may have specific positions filled, but we realize our inadequacy when we acknowledge that the harvest field is the world.

"Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into His harvest field."  This is the ultimate harvest prayer. The Almighty God of the universe is called "The Lord Of the Harvest".

1) The harvest prayer is a simple prayer. In fact every reader could memorize it in a few minutes. "Lord of The Harvest, send workers into Your harvest field." This is a prayer for all ages, from youngest to oldest. Sunday afternoon I spoke at an area nursing home and challenged the elderly residents to pray this prayer. Little children can earnestly pray this as well.

2) The harvest prayer is a simple prayer to understand. Even those far removed from agriculture know that the harvest takes workers. Surely there were more needed in ancient farming practices, but even when using modern farming methods many workers are needed. It may be the worker in a John Deere factory making the equipment. It may be a local farm equipment salesman like my friend Curt, or Lee, who puts the equipment together just prior to delivery. But there's still work in the fields and scores of farmers are now at work bringing in the harvest. Likewise modern evangelism methods such as the internet have not diminished the need for workers. We still are best touched by one on one witness. As evangelism has been described: One beggar telling another beggar where to get bread.

3) The harvest prayer is a simple prayer to appropriate. Certainly this prayer is not to be prayed in a detached way but rather with a willingness to do our part as a worker in the harvest. The early disciples surely didn’t see this prayer as an excuse for not working in the spiritual harvest fields themselves. Likewise we all have a call to serve in some capacity as a worker. Our failure to do so is not because it is too hard, for God equips those He calls.


Be encouraged today,


Stephen & Brooksyne Weber

Daily prayer: "Lord of The Harvest, send workers into Your harvest field."




Hay harvest
These large round bales have eliminated much of the hard manual harvest work I did as a teenager and while in college. I especially recall working on a crew after I got married that put up hay for dairy farners north of Springfield, Missouri. You make hay when the sun shines and then you need to get it in the barn before it rains even if that means working all  through the night which we did several times.

Amish hay harvest
They still use the small bales giving many young men a taste of what real work is!  Several years ago I helped Jesse and his dad Eli put up hay although I really didn't last very long in the blistering heat.

Shortly after we moved to Lancaster County in 2001 my friend Galen told me:
"You know, they banned the round bales of hay!"
Perplexed by his statement I asked him why.  
He responded, "They said the cattle were no longer getting square meals everyday!"  
It took a second for the information to sink into my head that this was a farmer's joke!  I've told it many times since to my "uninformed" friends who visit the area.
 



Today's Suggested Music and Supplemental Resources
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"Be Ye Glad"  Video  Glad

"Abba Father"  Video

"Bringing In The Sheaves" Video The Chuck Wagon Gang
I recall trips with our Amish friends Jesse and Anna Ruth.  They sing in their home and this is one of the songs the kids just love to sing. As we travel along I often hear them singing it in the back of the van.

"Field Of Souls"
 Video 


"The Harvest"  I was unable to find a version of this powerful video to view online but if you can get a hold of it, it will surely touch your heart.

The Harvest, Multiple Language DVD EditionThe Harvest, Multiple Language DVD Edition
By Randolf Productions Inc
The season to gather in the crops has arrived, but in the midst of crisis, only a young boy's prayer can save The Harvest. Based on a true story, this powerful modern-day parable will inspire you to commit your energy and talents to reach the world for Christ---one person at a time. Approx. 17 minutes.

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"A Little Foolishness" - Humor/satire blog (a great outlet for non-serious writing but at times with a subtle message!) Last updated with the story of Mildred Swanson, who joyfully discovers her "spiritual gift" is sending forwarded emails! (Note: This material is satire!)
"Clear Minded" - Longer, periodic articles on specific issues impacting the faithful believer and church. (Actually this is my intent but I haven't done much with it!)
"Hymns of Hope" - Brooksyne along with two friends made a CD using classic hymns. Brooksyne tells the background story of the 11 hymns. All of these songs are also available for download on the site.

Christianbook.comDaily Encouragement Net is an affiliate of Christianbook.com. Any orders placed to Christian Book Distributers using this link or any specific product link to a recommended resource in a daily encouragement message will help our Daily Encouragement ministry through a small commission on the sale. Thank you for using these links when purchasing online through CBD!

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Scripture references are from The Holy Bible: New International Version. © 1984 by International Bible Society; NEW AMERICAN STANDARD BIBLE®, Copyright © 1995 by The Lockman Foundation, New King James Version (NKJV) Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc. and the King James Version.


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Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Daily Encouragement (09/29/09) "The Ultimate Need"

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, 2009


Corn harvest
Corn harvest

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It's harvest time here in our area and all around us we see, hear, and at times even smell evidence of the harvest. This week we are sharing a series on the Ultimate Harvest based on Matthew 9:35-38. Yesterday's message was titled "The Ultimate Motivation"


"The Ultimate Need"

"When He saw the crowds, He had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd" (Matthew 9:36).

As a human race we face a variety of needs. Some are very real, while others may be a misuse of the word "need".  In the affluent lifestyle we have become accustomed to here in the West we often hear the word "need" used to describe that which might be laughable or unimaginable by those who live in many other parts of the world. For instance we may hear someone say, "I really need a new TV" even though this is not something we can't live without.  (In many cases we may merely want to replace a TV that works perfectly fine with a newer model.)

In the Scriptures there are certain needs common to all humanity such as food and clothing. (1 Timothy 6:8). We also genuinely need love, security, peace, freedom, relationships with others and so forth. 

Yet today in the media and in some churches there are other causes being heavily promoted as "The greatest needs facing the human race."  Included in the top ten as the "greatest needs facing mankind" are such causes as healthcare, the environment, the role of the government, etc.  I recently perused an evangelical magazine entirely devoted to environmental themes that included a reference to a sermon series titled, "God is Green."  I searched the entire magazine in vain for any reference to the human spiritual need.  The experience left me feeling empty and anxious about the present state of the Evangelical church.

In our daily text, Jesus models to all who look on that He was motivated by compassion; "when He saw the crowds He had compassion on them…" Our ultimate motivation in helping others is to be that of compassion as well. That was yesterday's message.

He also expressed the very heart of what is the ultimate human need as the crowd was described as "harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd."  People continue to be "harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd" which is a result of our spiritual separation from God.

The most vivid example I've witnessed of people being harassed and helpless took place over 18 years ago though I can still see it in my mind's eye today.  Brooksyne and I were visiting the orphanage where Ester was born in the Rio Dulce area of Guatemala.  With no warning signs there was a sudden heavy downpour of rain accompanied by flashing bolts of lightning and loud clapping thunder.  About 30 to 40 children, many under six years of age, began to cry and run to a dry place but others just dropped to the ground in a fetal position with their arms folded over their heads.  One little girl about 4 years old ran to the swing set and began to swing with her body drooped over the swing so that her head faced the ground as she attempted to keep her face out of the splattering rain.

The government sponsored orphanage lacked sufficient volunteers and workers for the children, so for the most part, they seemed to be on their own in the midst of a great storm.  Brooksyne and I tried to gather them out of the rain but there were only two of us and we didn't speak Spanish though the children surely understood our good intentions.   They were truly like sheep without a shepherd, harassed by the tropical storm and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd, at a time when children would normally have mothers and fathers gather them close for safety and reassurance.

I just described the emotional and physical needs of the orphaned children, but each of us also has a spiritual need.  We are incessantly harassed by the enemy and are helpless apart from our spiritual need being foundationally met through a relationship with Christ who calls people to repent, believe, obey and follow Him.

Throughout the Book of Acts and teachings in the Epistles we see the early Church seeking to fulfill this Ultimate Mission of making "disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, the Son and of the Holy Spirit" (Matthew 28:19,20).

I recall a statement from my Bible School days that I still very much believe: "Christ started the church the way He wanted it and He wants the Church the way He started it."  Throughout history the enemy has so often tried to get the church off track but our mission must remain primarily meeting the ultimate human need which is spiritual in nature. Humankind remains "harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd." Today let us ever keep this great need before us and provide them with the answer!


Be encouraged today,


Stephen & Brooksyne Weber

Daily prayer:  Father, we have freely received Your gift of forgiveness and salvation.  Because of this we are motivated by compassion for the lost as we recognize their ultimate human need is to have a spiritual relationship with You.  We want to be a part of the ultimate mission in reaching them with the gospel message so that they might have forgiveness of sins and enjoy eternal life in heaven.  Keep us ever mindful of our mission and obedient to Your leading.  In Jesus' name we pray. Amen.



Hornet's nest on groundSeveral weeks ago we posted a photo of a large hornet's nest in a tree in our front lawn.  We had heavy winds and the nest fell out of the tree onto the ground and really stirred up the hornets two days ago. Roxie was curious about it and went over to investigate as dogs tend to do. Although she didn't get all the way to the nest she apparently got stung on her paw. She didn't yelp as I would have expected at the pain of a sting,  but she tried to tend to it with her mouth. She limped last night and didn't show her usual enthusiasm at life but she's fine this morning!

Falmouth goat race
Last Saturday Ester and I went to an activity in a nearby small town we had often heard about called the "Falmouth Goat Races". It was essentially a community day but they indeed had some racing activities. In the goat races the owner ran with the goat, usually either being dragged along by the goat or dragging the goat along!

We thought the most interesting races were dogs that had been trained to run to the end of a hurdle course, pick out a tennis ball and then run back all on their own. Dogs of all sizes did this and it was quite a humorous sight. I have no question that Roxie would have the speed to compete well, but keeping her on the course and getting the tennis ball would be another thing!
Dog races at Falmouth PA

Dog races at Falmouth PA



Last Friday I shared about two huge steam generators that are coming through our area on the way to Three Mile Island.  We stopped by to have a close look. As I talk to people about this, one of the questions they ask is, "What does the front look like?" Although the area is closed off and guarded by State Police here's a photo I managed to take of the front. Two operators work the transport from the front and two from the back.  I didn't see a steering wheel. 
Front of generator transporter
Here are more photos of the generator move posted on a local news site.



Today's Suggested Music and Supplemental Resources
Click on the link to open and play.
(In some cases you may also need to click again to start the song.)

"Field Of Souls"  Video  

"In Heaven's Eyes"  Video

"The Harvest"  I was unable to find a version of this powerful video to view online but if you can get a hold of it, it will surely touch your heart.

The Harvest, Multiple Language DVD EditionThe Harvest, Multiple Language DVD Edition
By Randolf Productions Inc
The season to gather in the crops has arrived, but in the midst of crisis, only a young boy's prayer can save The Harvest. Based on a true story, this powerful modern-day parable will inspire you to commit your energy and talents to reach the world for Christ---one person at a time. Approx. 17 minutes.

Send a message to Stephen & Brooksyne
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Our other blogs:
"A Daily Prayer" - A blog simply posting the daily prayer. We keep this up each day since it's merely the prayer from the Daily Encouragement Net message!
"A Little Foolishness" - Humor/satire blog (a great outlet for non-serious writing but at times with a subtle message!) Last updated with the story of Mildred Swanson, who joyfully discovers her "spiritual gift" is sending forwarded emails! (Note: This material is satire!)
"Clear Minded" - Longer, periodic articles on specific issues impacting the faithful believer and church. (Actually this is my intent but I haven't done much with it!)
"Hymns of Hope" - Brooksyne along with two friends made a CD using classic hymns. Brooksyne tells the background story of the 11 hymns. All of these songs are also available for download on the site.

Christianbook.comDaily Encouragement Net is an affiliate of Christianbook.com. Any orders placed to Christian Book Distributers using this link or any specific product link to a recommended resource in a daily encouragement message will help our Daily Encouragement ministry through a small commission on the sale. Thank you for using these links when purchasing online through CBD!

Personal Mission Statement
"I am created by God to bring Him glory. Through God's Son Jesus Christ I have been redeemed and I make it my life's goal to please the Lord. My mission in life is to honor God through my faith and obedience and to prepare myself and all whom I may influence for eternity."

Four Spiritual Laws

How to become a child of God



Scripture references are from The Holy Bible: New International Version. © 1984 by International Bible Society; NEW AMERICAN STANDARD BIBLE®, Copyright © 1995 by The Lockman Foundation, New King James Version (NKJV) Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc. and the King James Version.


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Monday, September 28, 2009

Daily Encouragement (09/28/09) "The Ultimate Motivation"

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, 2009


Wheat harvest with team
Wheat harvest

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It's harvest time here in our area and all around us we see, hear, and at times even smell evidence of the harvest. This week we would like to share series on the Ultimate Harvest series based on Matthew 9:35-38.

"The Ultimate Motivation"

"When He saw the crowds, He had compassion on them" (Matthew 9:36).

I recently read a touching story about a policeman from Providence, Rhode Island who went beyond the call of duty as he expressed compassion toward a family in need.

Stefanie Taylor's car was making a strange noise as she pulled into her driveway in Upper South Providence on a Sunday morning early this year.  Suddenly it burst into flames and firefighters were called to put out the fire.  A Providence patrolman by the name of James Carr asked Taylor if there was anything he could do to help.

Just the day before Stefanie had been diagnosed with a brain tumor which turned out to be the reason for her recurring blinding headaches.   The neurosurgeon scheduled her for surgery but in the meantime Stefanie returned home to her three children.  She asked the congregation at Gospel Tabernacle Outreach Ministries, two miles from her home, to pray for her.

Ms. Taylor responded to the officer's question, "My family would love a ride to church."  The self-described "God-fearing man" asked her what time the service began.  He returned an hour later and squeezed the family into his cruiser.  As they walked up the steps of the brick church they could hear the singing, "Everything's Going to be All Right."

Officer Carr responded to some road emergencies while the family was in church but made it back on time to give them a ride home.  Taylor was still marveling at his kindness the next day as she said, "He took the initiative and said, 'I'm going to do this for you.'"

It's heartening to read about a police officer with this kind of compassion. What motivates you in regard to your interest in evangelism and ministry? There are two clearly Biblical motivations:
1) Obedience to the Great Commission to spread the gospel message.
2) Genuine compassion for people reflecting the example of Christ.

Of course some serve primarily out of a dutiful obedience, but our greatest source of motivation should be compassion.

Let’s consider the compassion that Christ demonstrates so powerfully in the daily Scripture text. The Greek word for compassion is "splagchnizomai" which means "to have the bowels yearn for" i.e. (fig.) feel sympathy, to pity. (We get spleen from the first part of this word.)

This is how Christ saw the crowds with a deep sense of burden for their need.  He didn't just look upon them at  a distance and feel sorry for them.  Instead He felt their needs deep within His Spirit which moved Him to respond in compassion to their troubles. 

People desperately need to know that someone genuinely cares about them. Some receive personal loving care from their family and home church, but scores of people are now disconnected from these God-ordained primary sources of love and care. Broken homes abound. Just consider those around you. How many have been impacted by a broken home or a pervasive illness?

Do we see people as Jesus did; through eyes of compassion?  God has strategically placed us where we are and exposed us to opportunities where we can be His hands extended reaching out to the oppressed. Do you see those in need as Christ sees them?

Let us genuinely express compassion in whatever capacity God has enabled us to do so!  It will likely require sacrifice, but it is in sacrificial giving that we find the personal satisfaction that comes from the application of the Scripture, "It is better to give than to receive."


Be encouraged today


Stephen & Brooksyne Weber

Daily prayer: Father, it is through Your eyes of compassion that we see people who have genuine need.  Help us not to look at a distance and wait for others to respond, but be willing to do our part as we ask You to help us meet the need.  Even as You have given to us the abundant life, help us to be abundant in giving of ourselves to others in their need.  We pray for this in the name of Jesus. Amen.



Galen & Nancy Martin 9/09This weekend we had our friends Galen and Nancy Martin over for dinner. Galen is a full-time farmer, now in partnership with his son Darrel. He told me they are having a great harvest thus far.  Galen was a good sport in that he ate a Green Curry Thai meal that Brooksyne prepared - not your usual fare for a Lancaster County farmer.

Mark GriffinMark Griffin is a friend who works in human resources. He works in one of the companies we serve as chaplains and joined us for breakfast Saturday morning. We discussed our chaplain service to the local company and  had discussion about the expansion of chaplaincy care in another location in the Midwest.



Today's Suggested Music and Supplemental Resources
Click on the link to open and play.
(In some cases you may also need to click again to start the song.)

"Field Of Souls"  Video  

"People Need The Lord"  Video

"Rescue The Perishing"  Audio  A g
reat song with the Fanny Crosby lyrics but different tune than we sang growing up.

Fanny Crosby tells others of how she came to write this wonderful missionary song: "I remember writing that hymn in the year 1869.  Like many of my hymns, it was written following a personal experience at the New York City Bowery Mission [a homeless shelter with many derelicts at the time]….I was addressing a large company of working men one hot summer evening, when the thought kept forcing itself on my mind that some mother’s boy must be rescued that night or he might be eternally lost.  So I made a pressing plea that if there was a boy present who had wandered from his mother’s home and teaching, he should come to me at the end of the service.  A young man of 18 came forward – 'Did you mean me, Miss Crosby?  I promised my mother to meet her in heaven, but as I am now living, that will be impossible.'  We prayed for him and suddenly he arose with a new light in his eyes and spoke these words, 'Now I am ready to meet my mother in heaven, for I have found God.'”

V. 1 - Rescue the perishing; care for the dying.  Snatch them in pity from sin and the grave.  Weep o'er the erring one; lift up the fallen. Tell them of Jesus, the mighty to save.

V. 3 - "Down in the human heart, crushed by the tempter, Feelings lie buried that grace can restore.  Touched by a loving heart, wakened by kindness, Cords that are broken will vibrate once more. 

Refrain: Rescue the perishing; care for the dying.  Jesus is merciful; Jesus will save.

"The Harvest"  I was unable to find an online version of this powerful video to view but if you can get a hold of it, it will surely touch your heart.

The Harvest, Multiple Language DVD EditionThe Harvest, Multiple Language DVD Edition
By Randolf Productions Inc
The season to gather in the crops has arrived, but in the midst of crisis, only a young boy's prayer can save The Harvest. Based on a true story, this powerful modern-day parable will inspire you to commit your energy and talents to reach the world for Christ---one person at a time. Approx. 17 minutes.

Send a message to Stephen & Brooksyne
Photo of Stephen and Brooksyne Weber
"We want to encourage you daily in your walk with Christ!"

Personal Ministry Update
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DonateEach weekday morning Brooksyne and I prepare these messages and distribute them at no cost to you and many others all over the world. Would you please consider a financial offering to support us in this daily encouragement ministry? Donations are tax deductible and will be receipted directly by my chaplaincy endorsing ministry. Thanks!  See here for details(2009 YTD financial offerings through 9/27/09: $8,190.00)

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"I am created by God to bring Him glory. Through God's Son Jesus Christ I have been redeemed and I make it my life's goal to please the Lord. My mission in life is to honor God through my faith and obedience and to prepare myself and all whom I may influence for eternity."

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How to become a child of God



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