Saturday, September 3 The fields . . . are white for harvesting.​—John 4:35.

[Áine]

Saturday, September 3

The fields . . . are white for harvesting.—John 4:35.

 

Did Jesus view the fields as being ripe for harvesting because he expected that most people would follow him? Not at all. The Scriptures had foretold that relatively few would put faith in him. (John 12:37, 38) And Jesus had the miraculous ability to read hearts. (Matt. 9:4) Still, he focused on those few who would believe, and he zealously preached to everyone. How much more so should we, who cannot read hearts, resist the tendency to judge a territory or an individual! Instead, see people’s potential. Remember what Jesus said to his disciples. The fields are white, that is, they are ready to be harvested. People can change and become disciples of Christ. Jehovah views these potential disciples as “precious things.” (Hag. 2:7) If we see people as Jehovah and Jesus do, we will learn about their backgrounds and interests. We will view them, not as strangers, but as potential brothers and sisters. w20.04 13 ¶18-19

[Wayne]

"Find Common Ground" 💕

 

Try to find out what people really believe. Then, like Paul, you can “become all things to people of all sorts.”—1 Cor. 9:19-23.. 11:4)

Daily text - Saturday, September 3
The fields . . . are white for harvesting.—John 4:35.

[Amygdala]

7 hours ago, Anniebea said:

Still, he focused on those few who would believe, and he zealously preached to everyone

There was a study note in Matthew 15:30 when the peoples were coming in droves to be miraculously healed of their physical ailments by Jesus. Some may or may have had the right intentions to be healed. Jesus could read hearts, but that didn’t stop him from trying to help the peoples. Perhaps even if some of the people didn’t stay on the path or even truly embrace him. The gems:

 

There is nothing to indicate that Jesus quizzed these as to their faith.—Matt. 15:30.

 

So Jesus is a good example in keeping positive about his territory and continuing to do good works for Jehovah.

Edited September 3, 2022 by Woanders

[Wayne]

6 hours ago, Woanders said:

Jesus could read hearts, but that didn’t stop him from trying to help the peoples.

And so then who are we to assume anything, as to stop us ~☑️