Galatians 6:9 And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.
Recently, I read Galatians on a Friday here at camp. It had been a busy, wonderful week, and I talked to a lot of happily weary people. People from all across the country that had brought groups to camp had worked hard, had been greatly blessed, and were pleasantly tired. Some of them were worn out. How appropriate that I read Galatians 6:9 which says, “And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap if we faint not.”
Now I noted recently how tireless I can be when I am ill doing, when I am doing things that are wrong or things that are totally selfish. I never get weary in eating ice cream. I never get weary in sleeping in. I never get weary in pampering myself. But, the moment I do something well, right, or unselfish, I can become weary. How needed it is to “be not weary in well doing.” We often become weary when we do things that really matter in life.
The text says, “In due season we shall reap.” That is important. It is important to note, first of all, that this is conditional. Someone says, “You reap what you sow.” That is true. However, when it comes to reaping well, this is conditional, not just on planting but on continued cultivation of what is right. “In due season we shall reap, if we faint not.” So, don’t be weary.
Let’s go back to this “due season.” “Due season” implies an elapse of time. Don’t be weary when you plant but do not see immediate results. “Due season” implies an elapse of time between planting and reaping.
Secondly, “due season” implies the right time. That is, you will reap at the right time. It is due or appropriate.
Thirdly, “due season” implies a limit in time. There is a time to plant, a time to harvest, and a time to water the crops. I cannot plant or reap in January. “Due season” implies a limit in time.
Verse 10 says, “As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith.” The word “opportunity” there means “season.” So, since we will reap if we faint not, then do good to all men, especially to those who are God’s own. Why? It is because we have opportunity or season. It is limited. It is not forever.
Today, I don’t know how weary you may be, but I do know that you will reap if you faint not.