7. Equal Work, Equal Pay

John 4. 35-36  "Say not ye, There are yet four months, and then cometh harvest? Behold, I say unto you, Lift up your eyes, and look on the fields; for they are white already to harvest. And he that reapeth receiveth wages, and gathereth fruit unto life eternal: that both he that soweth  and he that reapeth may rejoice together."

Jesus again emphasizes the punchline here, and we interpret: Go any distance, break any convention, dare any bigot--if it means saving a soul from hell. Harvest time for soul-winning is now. It is a glimpse of how Jesus sees people. they are at the top of his agenda.

     Are you available and ready to work? you may enlist as a sower, or a reaper. The Lord makes it very explicit that there is a life after this life called "eternal life." That is where all we do in Time counts. We will receive equal pay for equal work. If we are wise, we would vigorously engage in fruit-gathering, because "he that reapeth receiveth wages" (v. 36).

     It makes me think of earthly awards ceremonies, such as the Emmy and the Tony Awards. Heaven's awards will be a time of rejoicing. Your service to others will be recognized. Get busy!

Father, thank You for employing me in Your service to lead people into Your kingdom. Teach me the wisdom of how to win souls. Give me the patience and endurance it takes to be a harvester of excellence. I count it a great honor to serve You. I pray in Jesus' name. Amen.