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“When he saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the labourers are few; therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out labourers into his harvest.” – Matt 9:36-38 English Standard Version.

The Lord Jesus Christ was deeply moved by the spiritual misery of those who were following him, hungry for genuine instruction and guidance in the way of true salvation. They were exhausted and thrown down from wandering around looking for spiritual food, but the Pharisees and the religious establishment of the day were no help. He paints a sorrowful picture of the pitiful plight of the people who were looking like sheep without a shepherd, and a harvest that was ready but going to waste because there just weren’t enough labourers.

The track IMYENI simply means ‘raise.’ It’s a response to Christ’s command in Matthew 9 vs 38. Indeed, may we earnestly pray for God to raise labourers and powerfully send them out for ministry work. Indeed, may God count us among those He is sending into His harvest. May He give us His compassion and set our hearts on where His own heart is —THE HARVEST!