Post on 27-Jul-2020
JOHN 4 : 35 - 36
LOOK !
John 4:35-36 (ESV)35 Do you not say, ‘There are yet
four months, then comes the harvest’? Look, I tell you, lift up
your eyes, and see that the fields are white for harvest. 36 Already the
one who reaps is receiving wages and gathering fruit for eternal life,
so that sower and reaper may rejoice together.
Either Wheat •Or Barley
Look - no more green !
They are white –
ready for harvest !
Harvest is not just a romantic idea – it is hard work – the hardest part of farming!
‘There are yet (still) four months, then comes the harvest’ …
so relax lah!
Even if the exact time for harvest is not yet – know that harvest is
coming and you must get ready for the harvest!
To prepare only at
harvest time is too late. The crops
will not wait for you to be ready – they
will die!
Farmers must prepare for harvest !
How do farmers prepare for harvest ?
1. Finish all other projects - free to give all attention to the harvesting task.
2. Make sure you get all the help you need!
2. Make sure you get all the help you need!
Luke 10:2 (ESV)2 And he said to them, “The harvest is
plentiful, but the laborers are few. Therefore pray earnestly to the
Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest.
2. Make sure you get and prepare all the help you need!
3. Make sure all your tools are in working order.
3. Make sure all your tools are in working order.
Sharpen your sickle.
Order parts or new machinery now.
4. Have a plan to maximize the use of tools and labour resources.
5. Check and prepare the storage of the harvest.
5. Check and prepare the storage of the harvest.
No rats, no pests, not leaking…
6. Prepare emotionally.
6. Prepare emotionally.
Thrilled and happy.
6. Prepare emotionally.
Thrilled and happy at first
Doing the same things.
The familiar and routine broken.
Lord, what is on your heart ?
LOOK !
LOOK !
LOOK !
LOOK ! THE HARVEST IS COMING !
Masterplan
Masterplan
PMC
2000 new flats
480 new units
50,000 migrant workers
Singapore & the worldThe needy
Our neighboursThe Outcasts
Do not say: ‘There are yet four months, then comes the harvest’?
Look… lift up your eyes…
1. Free yourself to give all attention to the harvesting task.
2. Make sure you get and prepare all the help you need!
3. Make sure all your tools are in working order.
Sharpen your sickle.
Order parts or new machinery now.
4. Have a plan to maximize the use of tools and labour resources.
5. Check and prepare the storage of the harvest.
No rats, no pests, not leaking…
6. Prepare emotionally.
Thrilled and happy at first
Doing the same things.
The familiar and routine broken.
DON’T BE
What can PMC do ?
Begin looking out and ask
Begin looking out and ask…WHAT CAN WE DO ?
Begin looking out and ask…WHAT CAN WE DO ?
Begin looking out and ask…WHAT CAN WE DO ?
Infrastructure
Ministries & programs
Training
TO COME ALONGSIDE US
Today is pledge Sunday – we can do all these things when you remain faithful in giving.What if I am not sure as to how much to give ?
John 4:35-36 (ESV)35 Do you not say, ‘There are yet
four months, then comes the harvest’? Look, I tell you, lift up
your eyes, and see that the fields are white for harvest. 36 Already the
one who reaps is receiving wages and gathering fruit for eternal life,
so that sower and reaper may rejoice together.
Come to the front to get the bread
and cup and bring the elements back
to your seat. Don’t eat it first.
We will take it together. Please
follow the directions of the
ushers.
Bring along your pledge card as you cometo the front. Drop it in the boxes in front.
Holy Communion is meant for all who wantsthe Grace of God.