Perseverance in Doing Good
5/7/2024
"And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up."
- Galatians 6:9 (ESV)
Life can be exhausting at times. We face challenges, setbacks, and disappointments that can wear us down and make us feel like giving up. In the world we live in, the one filled with distractions and challenges, it's easy to grow weary in doing good. The apostle Paul's words in Galatians 6:9 serve as a timely reminder for us today. He encourages us not to lose heart or tire in our efforts to do what is right and good.
The Christian life is often likened to a marathon, requiring endurance and perseverance. Just as a runner must push through fatigue and discomfort to reach the finish line, so too must we continue to do good, even when it seems difficult or thankless.
Why should we persist in doing good? Because there is a promise attached: "for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up." This promise reminds us that our labor is not in vain. Every act of kindness, every gesture of love, every instance of selflessness is seen and valued by God.
God calls us to continue doing good, even when it feels difficult or discouraging. He promises that we will reap the rewards of our faithfulness if we do not give up. This is a powerful reminder that our efforts are not in vain, and that God sees and rewards our perseverance.
But the promise of reaping a harvest is not immediate. It comes in "due season," according to God's timing, not ours. This requires patience and trust on our part. We may not always see the fruits of our labor right away, but we can trust that God is faithful to fulfill His promises in His perfect timing.
So, when you feel tired and overwhelmed, remember that God is with you, strengthening you to continue doing good. Trust in His timing and have faith that He will bring about a harvest of blessings in your life. Keep pressing on, knowing that your labor in the Lord is never in vain.
Today, let us renew our commitment to doing good, knowing that our efforts are not in vain. Let us lean on God's strength to persevere through weariness and discouragement. And let us hold fast to the promise that in due season, we will reap a harvest of blessings if we do not give up.
Pastor Jeff
#LoveGod #LovePeople #FindFreedom #FindYourDesign
"And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up."
- Galatians 6:9 (ESV)
Life can be exhausting at times. We face challenges, setbacks, and disappointments that can wear us down and make us feel like giving up. In the world we live in, the one filled with distractions and challenges, it's easy to grow weary in doing good. The apostle Paul's words in Galatians 6:9 serve as a timely reminder for us today. He encourages us not to lose heart or tire in our efforts to do what is right and good.
The Christian life is often likened to a marathon, requiring endurance and perseverance. Just as a runner must push through fatigue and discomfort to reach the finish line, so too must we continue to do good, even when it seems difficult or thankless.
Why should we persist in doing good? Because there is a promise attached: "for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up." This promise reminds us that our labor is not in vain. Every act of kindness, every gesture of love, every instance of selflessness is seen and valued by God.
God calls us to continue doing good, even when it feels difficult or discouraging. He promises that we will reap the rewards of our faithfulness if we do not give up. This is a powerful reminder that our efforts are not in vain, and that God sees and rewards our perseverance.
But the promise of reaping a harvest is not immediate. It comes in "due season," according to God's timing, not ours. This requires patience and trust on our part. We may not always see the fruits of our labor right away, but we can trust that God is faithful to fulfill His promises in His perfect timing.
So, when you feel tired and overwhelmed, remember that God is with you, strengthening you to continue doing good. Trust in His timing and have faith that He will bring about a harvest of blessings in your life. Keep pressing on, knowing that your labor in the Lord is never in vain.
Today, let us renew our commitment to doing good, knowing that our efforts are not in vain. Let us lean on God's strength to persevere through weariness and discouragement. And let us hold fast to the promise that in due season, we will reap a harvest of blessings if we do not give up.
Pastor Jeff
#LoveGod #LovePeople #FindFreedom #FindYourDesign
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