Saturday, October 31, 2026

Scripture

“So let us not grow weary in doing what is right, for we will reap at harvest time, if we do not give up.” Galatians 6:9

Reflections

Let’s face it, we all get weary.  We may work hard doing that which is right, but we can get discouraged.

The Apostle Paul was encouraging the people of Galatia to persist even when it didn’t seem like things were going well.  If they were to give up in doing that which is good and right, where would that leave them?  Nowhere good.  “If you sow to your own flesh, you will reap corruption from the flesh.” (Gal. 6:8a)

The major theme of Galatians is that we are saved by faith, and not by works.  Yet what we do as believers is important.  True salvation is not just accepting Jesus into our heart with an eye toward heaven in the future.  It is an ongoing relationship with Jesus as our Lord.  It is manifested in a life of love and service to others.

When we see an opportunity to help another person, we take it.  It may be something simple and with little cost.  Or it may be more costly and time consuming.  Doing good simply means that we do what we can to help others.

When we do that which is right and good, we know our heavenly Father smiles upon us.  That alone can keep us from growing weary.

Prayer

Lord God, thank you for showing me what is right and good.  Strengthen me to persist in doing it, even when things seem against me.  In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Full Reading: Galatians 6:6-10