And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.
Galatians 6:9-10 ESV
"Whatever one sows, that he will also reap." Why then might we become weary of doing good?
Because the return is not immediate. It requires patience and endurance. Think of the example of the farmer who sows his seed. It takes effort to plough the field and to sow and plant and water. Imagine if he became weary and gave up? What would become of his harvest?
God's own kindness and goodness never fails. His mercies are new every morning. He is always sowing good seed. Even to those from whom he knows there will be no return.
God invests some of that good seed to us. Good works prepared in advance. Opportunities to demonstrate the kindness and love of God to those around us. Especially towards those in the same household of faith.
Let us not become weary or disheartened when it seems like the good seed we have sown has gone unnoticed or has not been reciprocated. The seed is still there. Hidden, unnoticed , unseen. It grows in secret awaiting the day of harvest. In due season we will reap.
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