By Lisa Wilmore
…And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not” (Galatian 6:9).
My Dear Friends,
Have you ever poured so much into others that you finally realized your own cup was nearly empty? You keep showing up, encouraging, praying, while doing what God has called you to do, but somewhere along the way, you become weary. Your heart is tired and your spirit feels drained. You begin to wonder; how much longer can I keep doing this?
There are some days, perhaps more than others, you may find yourself in that weary place where you simply want to give up. The more you try to help individuals and fulfill what God has called you to do, the more disheartened you become when things do not seem to get any easier.
Well, I want to encourage you as I encourage myself. I am reminded that the Word of God tells us that it will not always be easy. Galatians 6:9 reminds us, “And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season, we shall reap, if we faint not.”
This message was placed on my heart as I began to minister to a dear church member acquaintance. As she shared what had become a burden on her, I realized that I could identify with what she was experiencing. Her burden was the constant responsibility of always giving, always pouring out, always being the one to give a word, offer encouragement, or help others along the way. Yet sometimes, even the person who is always giving needs someone to pour into them.
I shared with her what I had to remind myself that we cannot become weary in doing good. In due season, we will reap if we do not give up.
As I began to study this Scripture more deeply and meditate on its context, I read Albert Barnes’ commentary on Galatians 6:9. His explanation spoke volume. He reminds us that doing good can leave us weary and discouraged, especially when we face obstacles or when our efforts seem unnoticed or unappreciated. Yet we are called to persevere.
Barnes makes a powerful statement when he describes the believer as being “enlisted, never to withdraw.” This phrase became especially meaningful to me. When we belong to Christ, we have enlisted in His service. We may become tired and discouraged but we cannot withdraw. We may have moments when we need to be poured into, but we must not abandon the work God has placed in our hands. We are “Enlisted, never to withdraw.”
So, my dear friends if you are weary today, take a moment to breathe. Allow God to pour back into you what you have been pouring out to others. Rest when you need to rest, but do not give up. God sees your faithfulness; and “for in due season, we shall reap, if we faint not.” Be encouraged!
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