Galatians 6:9 ~ New Living Translation
So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up.
#1 – Between the then and the now — or the now and the what’s coming next — there is always a delay.
It irritates us to make a deposit or an investment or a plan and not have it instantly come to fruition. Would you rather have a quick fix? or solution that will last.
When we think about it our quick fixes normally don’t work and they cost us more in the end. More money, more time, more mental energy and we’re right back where we started or sometimes even worse off.
#2 – When you start planting and following God’s money management principles, you’re not going to get a windfall tomorrow.
It’s going to come in over time. You’re going to have to wait to reap in a different season. But while you’re waiting, God is working.
When you’re waiting for the fulfillment of the efforts or money or energy that you’ve put into something, you may think nothing’s happening.
It’s happening! While that seed is hidden in the ground, it is slowly growing. And when that seed bursts with God’s blessing on it, it will continue growing and growing.
#3 – Until then you need to trust that God is working — even when you can’t see the fruit of your labor.
Plants take time to grow. There’s no such thing as instant maturity. No farmer goes out, plants the seed in the ground, comes back an hour later, digs it up, and expects it to have grown. You’ve just got to let it be. Leave it covered, and let God grow it in his time.
In closing: While you’re waiting God is working and you will reap your harvest in just the right time.
While you’re waiting continue to do good and trust God.
While you’re waiting stay in the word and keep your mind, heart, spirit, soul, & body in shape for what’s coming while you’re waiting.