How do we know that the harvest represents a time of God's gathering?
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The harvest symbolizes God's gathering of His people, both in life and at the end of the world, as illustrated in the parables of Jesus.
The concept of a harvest in Scripture is tied closely to the gathering of God's people. Jesus speaks of the harvest in the context of spiritual awakening and the urgent call for laborers in Matthew 9:37-38, indicating that the spiritual harvest involves gathering souls into the Kingdom. Additionally, the end of the age is likened to a harvest where the righteous are gathered to eternal life, and the unrighteous are separated for judgment (Matthew 13:39-43). This metaphor serves to remind us that life is transient and that believers should be actively engaging in the work of the Gospel, recognizing the times and seasons when God gathers His elect.
Scripture References:
Matthew 9:37-38, Matthew 13:39-43
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