Do Not Grow Weary In Doing Good

June 29, 2020

by Matt Yamamoto, Director of High School Ministry

“Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. Whoever sows to please their flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; whoever sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life. Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.” (Galatians 6:7-10)

I love this verse, and I believe that it is an especially timely one for us as God’s representatives in the world. Now more than ever, our homes are our safe havens. They keep us safe from the diseases of the world, whether they be physical ones like COVID-19, or societal ones like racial tension. We feel safe in our homes because once we close the front door or the garage door behind us, we seal off the world. Our homes are our places of refuge, sanctuary, and sanctity. Nobody knows what happens when we retreat into our citadels. I believe that this lulls us into a false sense of security. We forget that there is still one who sees and knows.

 And that’s God.

This isn’t meant to scare anyone, but it’s just a reminder to us all that we will all be held accountable for our actions whether we are cognizant of God’s presence or not. We all want God around when we are in need or struggling. We want a God that is close to us then, but do we want God to be close to us when we are not in crisis?

One day, God will ask each of us what we did in response to COVID-19 or the social unrest that is plaguing our nation. Did we view them as evils in this world to shelter away from, or did we see them as opportunities to do good in this world for the glory of our Lord and Savior? No one will ever know one way or another. Our friends, family, and loved ones won’t know and probably won’t care, but God will and does care.

The good that we do matters to Him, and He takes note of it. The Scripture passage encourages us not to grow weary in doing good. It promises that God sees what we are doing, even when no one else does, and He will reward us for being faithful in this way. The world needs us to stand up and show it what God’s good character is really like through our actions now more than ever.

Prayer: Lord, we praise You that You’re all-knowing, all-seeing, and all-powerful. Help us to be mindful of Your presence, and be aware on how we can continue to honor you and serve others. In Jesus’ Name we pray, Amen.

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