Surely Jesus was speaking not of the earthly but of the heavenly harvest, and as He spoke I think it likely that he pointed along the road where the Samaritans in their white robes were assembling to hear His words.” “As I sat by Jacob’s well a crowd of Arabs came along the road from the direction in which Jesus was looking, and I saw their white garments shining in the sun. Kent Hughes, in his commentary on John (“That You May Believe,” Crossway Books, 1999) relates this story by H. A white wheat field would indicate that the wheat had gone bad, and the harvest was missed.

It is curious that Jesus says, “… the fields are already white for harvest.” A ripe field is usually golden or brownish in color. 30), Jesus sees a ripe harvest ready to believe in Him. Jesus moves from talking about the harvest to preparing the disciples to harvest people for the Kingdom: “… the fruit they harvest is people brought to eternal life.” As the Samaritans are streaming out of the village to see Him (v. They eagerly look for the valuable harvest to ripen.” Consider the farmers who patiently wait for the rains in the fall and spring. James 5:7 says, “… be patient as you wait for the Lord’s return. He is saying that some things can’t be hurried and that patience is required. He says that everyone knows the saying, “Four months between planting and harvest.” He is not referring to the actual time that transpires between the planting of seeds and the production of fruit. In describing this work God sent Jesus to accomplish, Jesus mentions fields ready to harvest. Jesus then explains that His nourishment comes from doing the will of God and finishing this work. They are shocked by this and the fact that He is no longer hungry. During this conversation, His disciples are off getting food and have returned to find Jesus talking with a woman. He reveals that he can provide living water (much better than well water) which gives eternal life. The context of this passage follows Jesus’ encounter with a Samaritan woman beside a well. Jesus has some interesting things to say about the harvest in John 4:34-38. They are products of the hard work and patient skill of farmers. As we continue “Gardening with God,” and as we enjoy our tables loaded with pumpkins, turkeys, vegetables, cranberry sauce and dressing, let us remember these foods don’t just come from grocery stores. The goal of planting seeds is to grow fruit. This is the time of year to reap what has been sown and recognize that man plants, but God brings the harvest. Many of us will celebrate Thanksgiving this month-a holiday designed so we could thank God for the harvest.

Fields white for harvest meaning