“Now David had said, ‘Surely in vain I have protected all
that this fellow has in the wilderness, so that nothing was missed of all that
belongs to him. And he has repaid me evil for good.’”
1 Samuel 25:21
Once in a while we wonder whether
it benefits us at all to do good things all the time. In David’s case, he felt
that he was repaid evil for the good that he had done. This discouraged him. God’s
Word can encourage us today. Galatians 6:9 tells us “Let us not grow weary
while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart.” The
Message Bible says “So let’s not allow ourselves to get fatigued doing good. At
the right time we will harvest a good crop if we don’t give up, or quit.” Galatians
6:10 goes on to instruct us “Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good
to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith.” The Message
Bible words it “Right now, therefore, every time we get the chance, let us work
for the benefit of all, starting with the people closest to us in the community
of faith.” What mighty and powerful words to apply to our everyday life.
Father, thank You for the encouragement You have given us
today. Thank You for reminding us that we should continually be going about
doing good. Sometimes we can wonder if the good we do is having any impact on
the lives of those around us or not. Thank You for Your promise that we will reap
and harvest a good crop if we do not lose heart. May we not grow weary, get
fatigued, give up, or quit. May we make the most of every opportunity to do
good to all, especially those that are of the household of faith and the people
closest to us in the community of faith. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
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