SCRIPTURE: Galatians (NIV) 6:7 Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. 8 The one who sows to please his sinful nature, from that nature will reap destruction; the one who sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life. 9 Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.
OBSERVATION: During much of my life I understood this principle from the first half of verse eight. Sin has a harvest. But some years back I began to consider the second half of verse eight. Doing good and giving has a harvest! God is a righteous judge, not only does He punish the law-breaker, He also rewards the righteous!
APPLICATION: Verse 9 tells us not to become weary in doing good. There is a promise of reaping a harvest. So, what is it that keeps us continuing to do good? I see it as the expectation of the reward! Knowing what is ahead keeps me moving forward!
Recently many people in West Africa gave finances to purchase 85 computers and printers. They should be expecting to see God’s blessings—blessings in the lives of those receiving the SOAPs, blessings in the churches, and blessings in the lives of those who gave!
In East Africa, several churches have started receiving offerings to purchase Bibles for those in their congregation who do not have a Bible. I have received several pictures of people receiving those Bibles! One church has purchased 4 and another 16. Surely God is blest that people honor His word enough to sacrificially give so others can have a Bible!!! Surely God will have some special way of rewarding these churches and individuals!
PRAYER: Heavenly Father, my heart rejoices to know that people love and honor Your Word enough to sacrificially give, even small amounts that can be combined in order to purchase a Bible. Multiply your word! I expect your blessing on all who give time, talents and money to the SOAP ministry. Amen
Pastor Leon
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