Late to the Party?

"When Jesus looked beneath the surface, it moved him with compassion because he saw people distressed, downcast, wandering, alone, and disconnected from the God who alone sees their true value. Then Jesus says something shocking to his followers: “The harvest is great, but the workers are few” (Matthew 9:37 nlt). So he commands them to pray for more workers! Then he sends them out to be restorers (9:37–10:1). The problem is not primarily that people don’t feel broken by sin (many are distressed and downcast). The problem is not that God doesn’t care (he has compassion). The problem is not with people’s openness or willingness to respond (the harvest is plentiful). The problem is with us! Think about it this way: Have you ever felt a stirring or prompting in your mind to stop and help someone in need, but you were too busy and ignored it? Have you ever had a thought urging you to go comfort someone or challenge them spiritually, but you decided it might be intrusive? Have you ever felt led to say something encouraging, but it felt awkward? God nudges everyone, but most everyone says no! The workers are just plain unavailable."

Another great excerpt from the "Mud and the Masterpiece" by John Burke due out in just 2 Days. For the last few days I have been posting excerpts from the book because I truly believe God wants to change our perspective on how we view people. I do a lot of reading but have found this book to be one of the most timely books for the Church today.



Here in Miami alone, we know that 97% of the population does not go to church. We need to be asking ourselves why?  Here in this excerpt we find Jesus able to see the need is great. Instead of acting like some kind of crazy super hero, like he could, what does he do? He invites me and you to come to the party! So will you come to the party? Will you get in there and get to know people or will you stand in the corner?  C,mon let's not be late for the Party!