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Tobacco Fields Back Home

  • Now after these things, the Lord also appointed seventy others, and sent them two by two ahead of him into every city and place where he was about to come. Then he said to them, 'The harvest is indeed plentiful, but the laborers are few. Pray therefore to the Lord of the harvest, that he may send out laborers into his harvest.' Luke 10:1 WEB

    By the early afternoon, we were covered up to our shoulders in tobacco gum. As we cropped the tobacco leaves off by hand, a layer of the sticky gum would get on your arms, then the sand from the leaves would stick to that. Then another layer of gum, and another layer of dirt built up until you were covered in something resembling black tar. It was highly water resistant and difficult to get off.

    The tobacco cropping season came during the months of July and August in the South. That was the time to bring the ripe tobacco into the barns. This was the hottest part of summer and when bent down between the rows, there was no wind at all. The harvesters would often struggle through the intense southern heat.

    That day, some of the croppers became sick, partly from the heat and partly from the diesel fumes of the tractor. One by one, they began vomiting and falling out, leaving the rest of us to carry their row. We did make it through the day and filled the barn, but we really needed more help that day.

    There is a great harvest in the kingdom of God starting to happen and the laborers are few. We are approaching the greatest harvest and many of the ones already in the field have become hurt, sick, discouraged, or passed on. There is room for more. Isaiah said: 'Here I am, send me!' (Isaiah 6:8) and God did. Wherever you are, pray for more laborers. We really need help in the field today.

    It was interesting that Jesus sent the laborers out ahead of Him, to the places where He was about to go. In my life, I have always wanted to be where the revival was, but usually ended up being somewhere else while it happened. The laborers prepare the way for the Lord to come. They go ahead of Him into the fields. So if you are a laborer, know that your work is not in vain. You are preparing the way for the Lord to come.

    Prayer: Heavenly Father, I thank You so much for all that You do for me, for allowing me to know You. Put those in my path that I can reach and give me the words to speak and I will say them. Fill me with a boldness and Your passion for the lost, in the name of Jesus Christ I pray.

    Note: The Creation Photographers fun theme of the week is "The Many Colors of Love", based on 1 Cor 13:4-8. All are invited to join in the fun! Also, Pastor Dion has created two new groups for the musicians and techies out there called "Make a Joyful Noise" and "Fun with Electronics". To find any of these groups, just go to the Groups listing on the site menu. Have a blessed day!

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Joseph Adams, Jr.
Joseph Adams, Jr.

Amen

January 31, 2017
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Twila Stierwalt
Twila Stierwalt

Thank you God for Sending me to serve You, I pray that I will be willing to go where You want me to go!

January 31, 2017
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Lynn Brown
Lynn Brown

Yes Father give me the words to speak and the strength to carry out your will! Amen.

January 31, 2017
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Carol Pady
Carol Pady

Amen. Some laborers plant seeds, some water seeds, but only the Holy Spirit can grow the seeds.

January 31, 2017
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Susan Boyette
Susan Boyette

Wow, Pastor Dion, does this devtional bring back fond memories, I grew up in the tobacco fields in NC where my Dad and all his ancestors were big tobacco farmers.  Even though a girl I was out in those fields at age of 5 years old from before sunrise to way past sun down, covered in tobacco gum, standing on coke cola crates to reach the top of the tobacco truck for handing, etc.  Thank you for the analogy to brining more laboreres into the field (s) for harvest for Gods Kingdom.  I was in missions with Youth With A Mission (YWAM) for the past (4) years and there is a great need for "Boots on The Ground" for the Gospel.

Love your devtionals.  I hope to visit your church in Conway some day I am in Georgetown Sc

 

Blessings to you and your ministry

 

January 31, 2017
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Melissa-Peter Busse
Melissa-Peter Busse

This is a great encouragement for me today. 

My girlfriend and I have a park ministry for the homeless and transient. We feed them warm food, share the Word of God and love on them. Many many times we don't see the fruit of our labor. People come and people go. I know the Lord wants us there for the keeps providing and opening the door to be there. I often think about how many of our friends  we will see in heaven one day? 

Thank you for your words of truth. Now I'm off to go to the park. Have a blessed day everyone

January 31, 2017
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Wesley Paulus
Wesley Paulus

Amen! Pastors prayer, Heavenly Father, I thank you so much for all that you do for me, for allowing me to know you. Put those in my path that I can reach and give me the words to speak and I will say them. Fill me with a boldness and your passion for the Lost, in the name of Jesus Christ I pray Amen!!

January 31, 2017
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Diane Symborski✝
Diane Symborski✝

Amen!                 Thank you Pastor Dion for todays devotion. :-)

 

Prayer: Heavenly Father, I thank You so much for all that You do for me, for allowing me to know You. Put those in my path that I can reach and give me the words to speak and I will say them. Fill me with a boldness and Your passion for the lost, in the name of Jesus Christ I pray. Amen. <3

January 31, 2017
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Schalk  de Beer
Schalk de Beer

Amen 

February 1, 2017
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Ticardo Williams
Ticardo Williams

Amen.  Praise God!  Thanks Pastor Todd!  Heavenly Father, I thank You so much for all that You do for me, for allowing me to know You. Put those in my path that I can reach and give me the words to speak and I will say them. Fill me with a boldness and Your passion for the lost, in the Name of Jesus Christ I pray.  Amen.

February 1, 2017
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Rosemary Marsh
Rosemary Marsh

Amen. Heavenly Father .I want to give thanks to you for all you have done for me.Your word says the labours are few.My desire is To go forth and serve you and be one of those laborious to reach out and share your love and word with others.Give me the right words to speak Lead and give me guidance to those that I meet.Fill me with Boldness and a heart filled with passion for those that are lost.Help me to do and abide in your will.In The Name of Jesus Christ I pray.

February 3, 2017