• 2012 Church Theme

    "Exalting the Savior, Equipping the Saints & Evangelizing the Sinner"

    Ephesians 4:10-15

    He that descended is the same also that ascended up far above all heavens, that he might fill all things. And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ: That we [henceforth] be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive; But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ.

Pastoral Reflections - Sunday, February 12, 2012

...Trinity, just as prayer is so powerful in the area of forgiveness and spiritual growth; prayer is also potent in the area of supplying laborers for the cause. In Matthew 9:37-38, Jesus declared to the disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.” The Lord frequently taught His disciples that they must pray and how they should pray, but seldom what to pray. In view of the abundant harvest and the need of reapers, Jesus tells them to cry to the Lord of the harvest to send forth laborers. Just as in the parable of the friend at midnight, He wanted them to understand that prayer is not to be selfish. It is the power through which blessings can come to others. God the Father, is Lord of the harvest, so when we pray for the Holy Spirit, we are to pray that He will prepare and send out laborers for the work.

Rev. John D. Tolbert, Senior Pastor

Beloved, prayer is not an empty form or show. The Lord Jesus is Truth. Everything He spoke on earth is truth. He called on the disciples to pray for workers to be sent among them. He did so, because He really believed that this prayer would affect what was needed. What an awesome word that prayer still affects what is needed. Praying such a prayer will ask and obtain a double blessing. First, there will be the desire for an increase in people entirely given up to the service of God. Then, every believer will embrace their responsibility as a laborer. Trinity, we have been redeemed for God's service. Our prayer should be that the Lord will fill all His people with a spirit of dedication, so not one may be found standing idle in the vineyard. I believe that wherever there is a complaint of a lack of workers or of competent and capable helpers for God's work, prayer holds the promise for their supply. There is no work for God, where He is not ready and able to provide workers for it.

It may take time and importunity, but Christ's command to ask the Lord of the harvest; is the pledge that the prayer will be heard! It is a sobering thought that this prayer has been given to us to provide for the worlds needs and to obtain helpers for God's work. The Lord of the harvest, who told us to pray, will hear us. Thank you Jesus!

Lord, bless this place we call Trinity and teach us to pray!

Rev. John D. Tolbert, Senior Pastor

Trinity Missionary Baptist Church

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