| "More Workers" Every 3 years my family and I have a nice treat. A parade comes right in front of our house. We don't have to drive anywhere, we just pick up our lawn chairs and carry them out the front door and place them in the grass next to the street. After a few minutes we hear the sirens of multiple fire engines announcing the beginning of the annual Labor Day Parade. The first year we saw it, we were so surprised to see how long it was! It goes for 90 minutes. This year as in years past the street is filled with people walking. Who are they? They are the laborers. The United Mine Workers, Steel Workers, Electricians, Carpenters, Pipe Fitters, Boiler Makers and many more. These men and women work in the blue collar trenches. On this parade day they proudly display their trade on bright colored T-shirts as they pass out candy. Semi trucks drive by, large tractors and trailers, it is not fancy but it speaks volumes of the hard working people of our community. I love the parade because of what it stands for; hard work and sweat that makes a difference. Jesus needs these folks. The laborers, I mean. In Matthew he makes it clear that God has provided all the folks we could ever hope for to share God's love with each day. And yet, there are not enough laborers to share the good news. How cool it would be to have a parade of Christ following laborers who were as proud of their work for God as these union folks were on Labor Day. Labor Day reminds all Christ followers of the labor that still needs to be done. Jesus needs hard work and sweat to share His love. Today, be a laborer for God. Extend God's love and message to those with whom you work. Sharing in Faith,
Rev. Craig W. Duke
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