based on the LGG study, Abiding in Jesus, w6d4
Read and SOAP: Galatians 6:9
So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up.
Galatians 6:9
Yesterday’s journey took us to Ephesians 2:10, where Paul wrote to the church of Ephesus that God had not only saved them by His grace but had also created them, in Christ Jesus, to do good works, works which He had created in advance for them to do. Today, we’re taught/reminded that “Abiding in Christ is a journey of staying close to Him, especially when life gets hard and weariness starts to creep in.”
Here in Galatians, Paul has been teaching the people what not to do. Now, perhaps because he understood that they may be discouraged or overwhelmed by the “what not to do” list, he instructs them not to let themselves become tired of doing good. – Have you ever become tired of doing “good”? If we’re being honest, I would venture to say that sometimes, after a long day at work or a list of problems still to take care of in our own lives, ~ serving, loving, and doing the right thing are the last things we want to do. I think Paul understood this, too, because he sweetens the instruction with a promise that “we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up.“
Abiding in Christ is a journey of staying close to Him, especially when life gets hard and weariness starts to creep in.
LGG, Abiding in Jesus/journal p183
I hope the rest of the journal entry encourages and blesses you as it has me -~
“We live in a world that values quick results and visible success, but the work God calls us to often grows in quiet, unseen ways. Whether we’re planting seeds of love in our families, serving faithfully in our communities, or reaching out to someone who needs encouragement, God sees every moment. And as we remain connected to Jesus, He supplies the strength we need to keep going.
When we feel worn out or discouraged, it’s often a signal to draw closer to Christ. Abiding is more than just working for Him; it’s resting in Him. letting His love and grace renew us.
If you’re feeling weary, remember that you’re not alone. Jesus is with you, empowering you to keep going. The fruit of your labor may not always be visible now, but in due time, He will bring a harvest that reflects His glory. Let your work be an act of worship, trusting that He is using your efforts in ways beyond what you can see.
Dear Jesus, thank you for the strength to keep going even when I feel weary. Help me to abide in You and to trust that You will bring fruit in Your perfect timing. Let my life be a testimony of Your faithfulness, and may I never give up on the good You’ve called me to do. Amen.
LGG Abiding in Jesus/journal p183
For me this was another perfect starter for the days we are living through. Does anyone remember the song from the 70s called “Pass it on”? “It only takes a spark to get a fire 🔥 going and soon all those around will warm up to its glowing – that’s how it is with Gods love – once you’ve experienced it … you want to pass it on…” can you imagine what would happen if we lived these words of Paul?! How we would be affected and how we would affect the world (believers and non-believers) around us? 🙌 praying for our batteries to be recharged and sparks to fly 🙏😁
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