Fortunately at that point the engine had coughed to a stop and it was only his arm in the harvester. They got him into the car, wrapped his arm in towels and off we went toward the hospital. To be faithful in the harvest requires constant rechecking of priorities, constantly keeping our perspective clear. This harvest is not your own, for your own use, to satisfy your own ego, your own needs for gratification. This ministry is about a harvest that belongs to God and God's kingdom.
Harvest time is a time of extremes.
It is the most satisfying, energizing, frustrating, demanding, exhilarating, frightening, deadly time. Yet we are called into the harvest. But come to the harvest prepared, not empty-handed. Come ready to wield the power of the Gospel, and compassionate for the world in travail. Bring to this sacred altar the gifts his goodness gave.