Devotional for Thursday, November 17, 2016
“Doing Good and Right Before God”
by Dona Hake
Galatians 6:7-9 The Voice
“Make no mistake: God can’t be mocked. What you give is what you get.
What you sow, you harvest. Those who sow seeds into their flesh will only
harvest destruction from their sinful nature. But those who sow seeds into
the Spirit shall harvest everlasting life from the Spirit. May we never tire
of doing what is good and right before our Lord because in His season we
shall bring in a great harvest if we can just persist.”
What you sow, you harvest. Those who sow seeds into their flesh will only
harvest destruction from their sinful nature. But those who sow seeds into
the Spirit shall harvest everlasting life from the Spirit. May we never tire
of doing what is good and right before our Lord because in His season we
shall bring in a great harvest if we can just persist.”
As this scripture says, “May we never tire of doing what is good and right.” The Lord knew that we would be tempted to grow weary or the Spirit would not have led Paul to write such powerful words. Many times we may purpose in our heart to do the right thing, and we make a decision that we are going to keep on doing that good thing, and then it happens. It seems that the devil knows how to bring discouragement our way in what ever manner he can. Unfortunately many times it could come through the words of others. Sometimes we just simply grow tired.
It does not take long living here on this earth to realize that discouragement can be such a powerful force, and the devil loves to use this tool to work against us…if we permit him to. Make no mistake: God cannot be mocked!!!! People and circumstances may wear us down but as we renew our strength in the Lord our God, and keep doing good, we will reap our desired goal! You may be in a situation in your work place where the strife among fellow workers is at an all time high. You purpose to do that which is right, and perhaps you are experiencing rejection as a reaction to you sowing good. You may have someone that has treated you unkindly, and you have made a decision to be kind to them and reach out whatever way you can, and they just continue to ignore your gestures. God has promised that as we persist in doing good in the face of bad and evil doings that we WILL reap a harvest. When and how that harvest comes is totally up to Him, His ways, and His timing. Our part is to just do the Word no matter if people or situations change or not. I leave you with this strong confession and prayer over your life:
Lord, I desire to live to please You and do Your will! I will purpose in my heart to not tire of doing and saying the right things that are pleasing and in accordance with Your Word. I will persist because You have promised that the harvest is coming! I believe You will strengthen my heart as I look to You in my moments of discouragement. In Jesus Name.
God bless you as you continue to do that which is good for His glory and His kingdom.