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
Bob Foster, my mentor and friend for more than fifty years,
never gave up on me. His unchanging friendship and encouragement, even
during my darkest times, helped carry me through.
We often find ourselves determined to reach out and help someone
we know who is in great need. But when we fail to see improvement right away,
our resolve can weaken and we may eventually give up. We discover that what we
hoped would be an immediate change has become an ongoing process.
As we have
opportunity, let us do good to all people.
The apostle Paul urges us to be patient in helping one another
through the stumbles and struggles of life. When he writes, “Carry each other’s
burdens” and so “fulfill the law of Christ” (Gal. 6:2), he is comparing our
task to the work, time, and waiting it takes for a farmer to see a harvest.
How long should we keep praying and reaching out to those we
love? “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will
reap a harvest if we do not give up” (v. 9). How many times should we
reach out? “As we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to
those who belong to the family of believers” (v. 10).
The Lord encourages us today to trust Him, to remain faithful to
others, to keep on praying, and to not give up!
Father in heaven, we ask for hope
and perseverance to continue reaching out to others.
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