Galatians 6:9 (NIV)
I hate to admit it, but even with my best intentions I get “weary”. In this current season of my life, I wear many hats: stay at home mom, wife, small business owner, cook, maid, chauffer, boo-boo kisser, homework tutor, time management enforcer, daughter, sister, friend, etc etc etc... and all of these take my time, energy and attention. You know Rick’s “we need a day of rest” post yesterday? Yeaaaah.... I don’t get those often. I’m lucky to get a bathroom break alone :)
This is one of my favorite verses because it helps me see the “big picture” for my life- Keep your eyes on Jesus, don’t give up, and, eventually, God’s reward will be more than you can imagine. It’s a continuous reminder to keep my priority on God’s will and focus on Him in ALL I do- and if I keep doing what He asks of me, I WILL see amazing results in His appointed time. All good things come to those who wait, right?
We, as a society, do not like to wait. We want instant gratification: We need the fastest internet connection, we subscribe to Netflix and TiVo so we can skip the commercials and binge-watch our shows with no delays between episodes. We pace back and forth in front of the microwave. We want it NOW and we get frustrated if it takes longer than we expect.
But God doesn’t work that way. It’s His perfect timing, not ours.
“More important than the awaited goal is the work God does in us while we wait. Waiting deepens and matures us, levels our perspective, and broadens our understanding.” -John C. Maxwell
Think of those things that give true, worthwhile results ... they do not happen instantly. It takes time, dedication, energy, hard work, effort- and lots of faith.
Friendships take time to grow into deep and meaningful relationships. Diet and exercise routines take weeks of hard work and discipline to start showing results. Sports and hobbies take many long hours of practicing to show improvement and continuous accuracy. Financial planning takes time for pennies to collect into dollars. Caterpillars turn into butterflies, acorns grow into tall oak trees, oysters make pearls....
None of this can happen without the faith to see the ‘finish line’ and the endurance to keep going forward for amazing results.
On those days that just seem impossible, even if the devil just won’t stop—keep your focus on Jesus. Turn to Him for grace, compassion, and love. Keep pushing though- Don’t quit. With Him, all things ARE possible. Keep doing His work. Your reward is in Him. It takes our entire lifetime to get to Heaven- our ultimate harvest and reward.
