Do Not Give Up

Today’s Reading: Galatians 6:1-10

Galatians 6:9 — Let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.

God promises a harvest. the Bible teaches the law of spiritual reaping and sowing. In the natural world, what you plant determines what grows. In the spiritual world, where you plant determines what grows. If you sow to your flesh, you reap corruption, but if you sow to the Spirit you reap eternal life.

We can sow our time and our treasure. If I invest my time and money in gratifying my fleshly desires, I end up with nothing constructive or lasting, nothing that produces eternal life. But if I invest my time and money by faith in what pleases God—what Paul calls “doing good”—I end up reaping that which lasts forever.

Sometimes we invest in things that promise a quick return on our investment. The flesh promises instant gratification. I may tell a lie and escape punishment for the moment, but I have added sin to sin and will reap greater punishment later. I may give in to sexual lust now and experience pleasure, but there will be consequences later that will make me regret my decision.

We need to invest in doing divine good even though the fruits of such investments may not reveal themselves for a while. Remember that the Lord of the harvest determines when things a ready to be reaped, not the laborers. This is why Paul encourages us not to grow weary in doing good and not give up. In due season we will reap.

Let’s continue to pray for the lost and to witness to them faithfully as the Spirit gives us opportunities. Let us continue to gather together in Jesus’ name and learn of Him from God’s word. Let us continue to support missionary work throughout the world. Let us continue to build one another up in grace and encourage each other’s faith. Let’s continue to give what we can. Don’t give up. In due season we will reap.

When Jesus was laid in the tomb, all seemed lost. But on resurrection Sunday… 

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