Introduction: The harvest is ready. But there are not enough laborers. What is our MISSION? What is our CALLING? What is our PASSION?

Matthew’s gospel identifies these answers.

1. What is our CALLING? (Matt 9:35)

“35And Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom..”

Teaching and Preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ is the Church’s CALLING. How are we doing? How are you doing?

2. What is our MISSION? (Matt 9:35,36)

“…..and healing every sickness and every disease among the people. 36But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion on them, because they fainted, and were scattered abroad, as sheep having no shepherd.”

SERVING our Lord by reaching out to people is our CALLING and MISSION.

Remember. Jesus only healed people for the purpose of them believing that He was God in the flesh, and in believing, they would have eternal life. Are you faithful to SERVE our Lord by SERVING others?

3. What is our PASSION? (Matt 9:37,38)

“Then saith he unto his disciples, The harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few; 38Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth labourers into his harvest.”

Prayer is the catalyst that gets the Holy Spirit actively involved. Are you PRAYING?

Conclusion: The game plan has been developed. May we as followers of Jesus Christ fulfill our CALLING, our MISSION, with PASSION!