Let Us Not Become Weary

SCRIPTURE
Galatians 6:9-10 Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.

OBSERVATION
I've often used this verse to encourage myself whenever the going gets tough or I just don't "feel like" doing whatever . . . and not because of the harvest I will reap. I press on because I know it's what Jesus did. How many times does the Bible record that Jesus was tired and yet the people followed Him, wanting more and more of Him. He pressed on, but did make time to get away and pray and, on occasion, rest.

Verse 10 goes on to say that 'as we have opportunity' we are to do good to others, especially Christians. Hmmm, how many times have I had an opportunity and let it pass me by? How many times has an opportunity presented itself and I was simply not sensitive enough or in tune with the Holy Spirit enough to see it as such?

APPLICATION
Here's what I'm taking away from these verses today. First, unless I'm praying or getting needed rest, I will press on - not becoming weary in doing good. God will give me what I need to overcome my weariness. Secondly, I am going to look, I mean REALLY look, for the opportunities to do good to all people on a regular . . . no, on a daily basis.

PRAYER
Father, I pray for supernatural ability, strength and energy when it comes to doing good. Please give me wisdom to discern what "good" I should be doing so I do not try to do everything. I know you have not called me to do everything. So I ask that it is clear to me what good I am to do. I also pray for Your sensitivity and love when it comes to opportunities I am to act upon. Let not another such opportunity pass me by due to lack of caring or awareness. Amen.