This is what I get?

Galatians 6:7-10    Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. 8 For he who sows to his flesh will of the flesh reap corruption, but he who sows to the Spirit will of the Spirit reap everlasting life. 9 And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart. 10 Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith.

This week has been a week of intense physical and mental strain. My workload has been overbearing and alone; requiring sun-up to sundown most every day. The physical strains have proven to be a challenge, but I do whatever it takes to get the job done, and do it well. The mental strain has come from events this week that have commanded my thoughts during all this time alone. I had a discussion yesterday of this scripture, and it has remained in my mind. In my typical self I have thought it to death; even realizing our societies entitlement ideals that have come as generational handouts from parents and government. I thought of Newton’s Law of “every action there is an equal and opposite reaction”. What is our society going to be in the following generation raised on entitlements and the lack of Biblical values and understanding?

Paul has spent much of Galatians arguing the fact that good works do not save, but good works are a product of your Salvation. These good works may become wearisome in a society that seems to not care, or ask why, or feel entitled to them. But as Christians we are to show these good works solely on the merit of the hope that lies within us. 9 And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart. Those around us may see we still continue to sow into whatever tasks God has placed before us; even if the reward seems unlikely or even unseen. God is watching how you handle the drudging tasks of sowing in the hope of a harvest you may not reap. That person you pray for continuously; that ministry you support faithfully; that child that you invest your faith in that may stray. I was that son.

God knows every detail of your life; every hidden agenda, every conversation, every motive for your every action or in-action. We simply cannot expect God to continue to provide for our every need, when we don’t pour our everything into service for Him. A half hearted attempt to seek God in His Word and prayer will likely hear little. A heart that desires the material possessions and doesn’t tithe in what God has given him is a thief. Where is God on your priority lists? God has designed us for a relationship with Him in all areas of our lives; material and spiritual. We will reap what we sow in all aspects of our lives; material and spiritual. 8 For he who sows to his flesh will of the flesh reap corruption, but he who sows to the Spirit will of the Spirit reap everlasting life. Only a heart that is investing itself in God and the things of God will reap the rewards of God in eternity.