Let us not become weary in doing good

"Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up." Galatians 6:9

Today's verse is written by the apostle Paul as part of his letter to the church at Galatia. He reminds them of their hope in Christ, and encourages them not to turn back to their old lives.

Let us not become weary - Paul includes himself, as he uses the word "us." This advice is for the ministry, as well as for the laity. We're a team. The word "weary" is translated from the Greek as "to fail in heart." Paul's advice is aimed at our spiritual and mental stamina, rather than physical stamina. And yet, to become weary is natural. If you feel weary in any way, there's regenerating power in Isaiah 40:29. Read it.

in doing good - We've been put on this earth to do good. Doing good usually doesn't lie within us. The natural person doesn't go around doing good. We are far too selfish to do that. It takes a daily anointing with God's Spirit to place us in a position to do good. Jesus set the example: "…how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and power, and how He went around doing good and healing all who were under the power of the devil, because God was with Him." (Acts 10:38)

for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up - The farmer sows the seed, but has to wait for the harvest. He has no control over the growth of the plant. It's all about patient endurance. Reaping is the reward for all the hard work of crop farming. In this fast-paced world patience is a declining commodity. Where does patience come from? Obviously not from within us, or we'd be able to generate it as needed. Paul lists it as one of the fruits of the Spirit, in Galatians 5:22. Patience is a gift from God.

We will be among the reapers if we endure and don't give up. How's your endurance level?