“Though the fig tree does not bud and there are no grapes on the vines,though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food, though there are nosheep in…
‘“Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.”’…
‘“David was greatly distressed because the men were talking of stoning him; each one was bitter in spirit because of his sons and daughters. But David found strength in the…
‘“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your request to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will…
‘“The Lord our God said to us at Horeb, “You have stayed long enough at this mountain. Break camp and advance …”’ (Deuteronomy 1:6-7a NIV).
Moses recounts God’s command…