The harvest is plentiful but the HONEST workers few ....

                  

Though it seem "the harvest is plenty but the workers are few". (Luke 10: 2) there is actually an abundance of 'willing' workers. 

'Willing', with intent which they themselves are not aware of; or with ill-intent such as self enrichment, in monetary, power, self glory etc.

Many are attracted by glamor, free travel, excitement. Imagine going to foreign lands peopled by 'savages' to bring them The Word. To  bring Light to those in the darkness of Idolatry. 

Imagine the feeling of self empowerment, the ego boost, the 'fix' that would convulse the so-called missionary worker. 

There are many with reasons, & motives even they themselves are unaware of.

They think, believe, they are serving the Lord fully with contrite hearts and  with the right spirit, but contrary to what they think, believe; they have motives that are neither about service nor commitment to the building of our Lord's Kingdom. 

The photo we see here shows how this humble cobbler (? Philippines) very cleverly use a play of English to attract business. He is being clever, he is doing it to earn his living as a cobbler. He is simple AND thus HONEST.  He delivers what is said in his sign. 

The same though cannot be said for many who go forth to all corners of the world seemingly to bring the light of Christ. Thus it behoves one well should one intend to serve our Lord, that one does so with complete humility and humbleness in service to our Lord. No other considerations of self glory, monetary gains (especially), elevation of one's personal, social, or parochial stature, or other lesser motives should enter one's mind. 

Many believe they had been 'called' to the clergy. Like Samuel they thought or dreamed or hoped, they heard the Lord 'Call' them to serve Him!! 

Wow! I would gladly give an arm & both legs plus a kidney too, just to hear THAT CALL! 

For some who answered such calls, very sadly they are 'missed call'. Reasons they answered might include having most of their needs provided for by the Church and its parishioners. 

Simply put some are unable to get any other form of employment.

A free ride with benefits!

Even if one were to just provide simple clerical service or lead any Church groups, one should have the correct precepts about ones motivation to so serve.  It otherwise would bring discontent, disillusionment and worse; anger, resentment, bitterness and unbelief.

Only a fool will agree a good dose of Cynicism is unwarranted in evaluating ourselves before we become '(?) willing workers in the harvest'.

"Humans are good only when they are unable to do any more harm"