Hungering and Thirsting

A lot has been written about the physical needs that exist in the Honduran population. Indeed, there are a lot of problems and a lot of needs. There is also a great spiritual need which surpasses the physical needs.

For two days, I have met with a group of Christians who are hungering and thirsting for the Word of God. The questions keep coming, even after we have officially ended our study. These Christians are leaders in area churches and they are excited to be able to share what they are learning. I saw that same hunger and thirst for a word from God in the congregation where I preached and taught yesterday late afternoon. I expect to see the same thing this afternoon when I teach and preach at another congregation.

Lots of people are doing a lot of good things and meeting a lot of physical needs. But while many focus on meeting physical and emotional and social needs, the fields are ripe unto harvest. Many are waiting, receptive to God’s Word. Many are seeking God’s will and way. Many are waiting for someone to notice and minister to their spiritual needs. God instructs us to pray for workers. In the context it is obvious that the workers are reapers. Pray that God will send reapers for the harvest.