Luke 10:1-12 Called to Labor

Jesus didn’t try to do it alone, He chose 12 men whom he trained to help do the work.

2Timothy 2:2 And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable men who will also be qualified to teach others.

Jesus had the apostles as his helpers, but he also “appointed 72 others” (Luke 10:1). They went out “two by two”.

Ephesians 4:12 to prepare God’s people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up

Too many people offer excuses; as Moses stood barefooted before the burning bush giving excuse after excuse to God in Exodus 3 and 4. “Who am I that I should go to Pharaoh?” (3:11). “Suppose they will not believe me or listen to my voice” (4:1). “I am not eloquent [of speech]” (4:10). He could have said “I’m too old.” But he also could have said to God, “Here am I! Send me” (Isaiah 6:8).
Jesus’ first bit of advice to the 72 was to pray for more workers.

He also told them some strangers would show them hospitality, but others would not. Never embark without praying for God’s guidance.
Maybe like Paul; He will direct you else where.

We are not alone; the Holy Spirit is working with us. Our job is to plant and to water, but God alone gives the increase. The work we do today may not come to success for some time, but seeds planted now could have a great impact later.

1Corinthians 15:58 says, “knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.”

The 72 went forth and did the work of the Lord. Then they returned to Jesus their hearts were joyful. They had seen the mighty works God had done through them.

There is no greater thrill for a Christian than to lead someone to Christ. That is our purpose. Jesus came to “seek and to save what was lost” (Luke 19:10). Then he gave the Great Commission to the church. We should go, baptize, and teach.

“The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. We each need to answer the call to labor.

TGIF