September 23, 2023
Daily Devotion:
"In Due Time"
Galatians 6:9-10
New International Version
9 Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time, we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. 10 Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.
There are at least two kinds of waiting. We wait passively at times, but we also wait actively. We typically continue our work as we wait for these times of leisure and refreshment. At times, it may seem passive, like standing in line. But generally, our waiting for God is the kind of waiting a gardener does. He plants seeds and keeps working as he waits for the harvest.
Paul encourages the Galatians to do this—to keep working as they wait. “The harvest is coming,” he says, “so
don’t allow weariness to discourage you from what you do.” And the heart of this work, Paul says, is to live out the gospel’s promises where we are. “While we have opportunity,” Paul continues, “let’s do good to all people”.
Doing good comes naturally when we believe the gospel’s promises about the future. As we wait for the Lord’s return, let’s look for opportunities to be a blessing to others. And we can trust God will be faithful to bring a harvest “in due time”
