Scripture For Today
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 NIV
There are moments when doing good feels exhausting. The seeds you have planted in faith seem slow to grow, and the prayers you have prayed feel unanswered. You pour out love, kindness, and effort, yet sometimes it appears that no one notices, and nothing changes. In these moments, this verse becomes an anchor for the soul.
Paul’s encouragement to the Galatians is both gentle and strong. He acknowledges the weariness that can come with doing good, but he reminds believers that God’s timing is never off. The harvest is not denied; it is simply delayed until the season is right.
The beauty of this truth is that every act of kindness, every unseen sacrifice, every prayer whispered in private is a seed planted in the soil of eternity. God sees what is done in faith, even when others do not. And He promises that those who remain steadfast will see the fruit of their obedience in due season.
Sometimes, we measure success by immediate outcomes. But God measures it by faithfulness. He knows how much strength it takes to keep showing up when progress feels slow. He knows how much courage it takes to stay gentle in a harsh world, and how much endurance it takes to keep believing in the face of delay.
This verse is a reminder that your perseverance matters. It is the bridge between planting and harvest. When you continue doing good, you are aligning with God’s character, allowing His love to flow through your life. Even if results are not visible now, they are forming in unseen places.
There is a divine rhythm to growth. Just as a farmer does not dig up the seed every day to check its progress, believers are called to trust the process. The waiting season is not wasted. It is the place where roots grow deeper, faith becomes stronger, and character matures.
The promise of this verse is not only about reaping blessings for yourself but also about becoming a vessel of blessing for others. When you remain steadfast, your perseverance becomes a testimony. Others watching your endurance will be strengthened to continue in their own faith journeys.
You are not forgotten. The work of your hands and the intentions of your heart are seen by God. Keep doing good, for your harvest is already growing in His perfect time.
Three Practical Ways To Walk Out This Word Daily
1: Stay Rooted in God’s Word
The best way to remain steadfast in doing good is to stay connected to the source of strength. Psalm 1:3 says, “That person is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season.” Spend time in prayer and Scripture daily. When discouragement comes, remind yourself of God’s promises. His Word will replenish your spirit when you feel weary.
2: Shift Focus from Outcome to Obedience
Instead of measuring your success by visible results, focus on faithfulness. Colossians 3:23 teaches, “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters.” When your motivation is to please God, the burden of needing to see immediate change fades. Trust that your obedience will produce fruit in time.
3: Encourage Others as You Wait
One of the most powerful ways to combat weariness is to pour encouragement into others. Hebrews 10:24-25 reminds us, “Let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds.” When you lift others up, your own faith is renewed. As you remind them of God’s faithfulness, you begin to feel that same assurance strengthening your own heart.
Closing Encouragement
Every good work you do is seen by God. Every seed you plant in faith is growing, even if you cannot see it yet. The harvest is coming. It may not arrive on your timeline, but it will arrive right on God’s.
Keep walking in obedience. Keep sowing in love. Keep trusting that your perseverance will lead to abundance. When the time is right, you will look back and see that every tear watered the soil of your miracle.
Do not grow weary. The same God who called you to the work will sustain you through it and reward you for it. The harvest belongs to Him, and in His perfect time, it will be more than worth the wait.