Gal 6:8- For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting.
9. And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.
The pressures of life can wear us down. Mental exhaustion will be the result. Deadlines, demands, and the disruptions to our peace and joy are ever present. But we must always beware of allowing our problems to cause us to sow to our flesh. Our thoughts, actions, and words are easily the products of what is going on in our lives that is affecting our hearts. Thoughts are seeds, and wrong thoughts will sow inedible seeds. If I intentionally sow apple seeds, an apple tree will grow and bring forth fruit. If I purposely sow poison ivy, it will not bring forth anything for me to live off.
We must think the best in the worst of times. Thank God he didn’t leave us to do this on our own. Rather, He gave us His Word, and commands that we have faith in what He said: “…Have faith in God” (Mark 11:22). The things of God are not natural to us. His things are against everything our flesh holds dear. Fear, doubt, and giving up on our brothers and sisters are the exclusive rights of the flesh; but to love and believe God is obeying God’s Word in faith. Get the point! So while well doing can seem tiresome, burdensome, and just downright unacceptable, the benefits will exceed our expectations. A promise is given to those who do not give up. We sow in one season, to reap in another. Keep sowing to your spirit. God cannot lie (Titus 1:2). Don’t give up, and you will reap the benefits of faithful obedience.