Don't Give Up – Harvest Is Coming
Modern Pew Podcast Summary | Message by Pastor Paul Bailey
In this episode of The Modern Pew Podcast, Pastor Paul Bailey delivers an encouraging message for those feeling weary in well doing: “Don’t give up—harvest is coming.” Drawing from Galatians 6:9, Pastor Bailey challenges listeners to stay faithful, even when progress is slow or unseen, because God is at work beneath the surface.
1. The Work Is Worth It
Even when unnoticed by others, God sees every good deed. Whether it's prayer, kindness, or encouragement, your labor is not in vain (1 Cor. 15:58). Pastor Bailey emphasizes the importance of knowing this truth: your consistency becomes easier when you’re confident that God rewards faithfulness.
2. Growth Takes Time
Galatians 6 says we reap “in due season.” Using scriptures like Ecclesiastes 3:1 and James 5:7, the message reminds us that spiritual growth is often slow and unseen, especially when sowing truth or love into the lives of others. Just like a farmer patiently waits for crops, we must keep planting and trust that God is working—even when results aren’t immediate.
3. The Reward Comes to the Faithful
Pastor Bailey highlights that the harvest isn’t always personal—it’s collective. “We shall reap, if we faint not” means that the entire body of Christ benefits when each of us does our part (1 Cor. 3:6–7). Whether you plant, water, or witness the harvest, you’re contributing to a much bigger picture. Faithfulness, not recognition, is the reward.
Final Challenge: Keep Going
He closes with 2 Timothy 4:6–8, reminding us that Paul didn’t claim a life free from hardship. Instead, he fought, finished, and kept the faith. That’s what earned him the crown—not perfection, but perseverance.
“You may be tired. You may feel overlooked. But don’t grow weary. Keep praying. Keep planting. Keep living holy. Because the harvest is coming.”
If you’re discouraged, Pastor Bailey invites you to bring your burden to the Lord. Ask Him to renew your strength, restore your focus, and revive your faith.
🌾 The seeds you’re planting in faith today will bring a harvest in God’s perfect time. Don’t give up.
