The National Border Agency, for instance, sacked too many people, so have been unable to do what was required.
Staff cuts all across the UK economy are expected to save money - but often seem to lead to loss of capacity to get the required job done. Those ancient Chinese knew a thing or two! If you want the lights to shine, you must have many hands to help!
Jesus knew a thing or two as well. “The harvest is great, but the workers are few. So pray to the Lord who is in charge of the harvest; ask him to send more workers into his fields." (Luke 10.2)
He was very aware that He could only be in one place at one time, so He sent out teams of helpers to prepare the way for His visits.
In the gift of His Spirit, Jesus has made it possible for all of us to play our part in the Body of Christ. But when it comes to having enough people focused on specific ministries, Jesus analysis was that there were not enough people to get the job done. So, rather than giving up or giving in to despair, he tells us what to do - PRAY!
The work is His and not ours, and so in dependence and childlike trust, we ask the Lord who is in charge of the harvest to send more workers into his fields.
We could all do that. And then Jesus will raise up the people with the resources, gifts and availability that are needed to get the job done.
Let's do that together. Then the Light of Jesus will shine brightly, and people will be drawn to give glory to His Father.
Best wishes,
Richard
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