important verses to me

Galatians 6:8-9 ESV

For the one who sows to his own flesh will from the flesh reap corruption, but the one who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life. 9 And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.

Those verses have been part f a journey I have been on since the beginning of June. They have spoken to me throughout the last several months, and that is why I share them with you today.

When you read Scripture for the first time, there are many things that you catch, but what often amazes me is how new things come out for me when I read it the second or seventh or ninetieth time. God and His word are so powerful.

As you read any scripture let it sink in and take note of what sticks out for you. God can work in ways that nothing else can. IN fact because of the season of life we are in something that went one direction years ago might just take you a new direction some time later.

This is one of those verses, and I am not sure how to explain it. What I do know are a couple of the truths that I am holding on to at this time.

Flesh or Spirit. Choose.

It is our choice, but be carful with what you choose. Each has an outcome. If I sow to the flesh or so the things of the world, there is an outcome of corruption, trouble and even what might not last. On the other hand, if I sow in the spirit or live for God, the outcome will be different. It will be life, eternal things and even God’s best and blessings.

Then, the kicker comes in. The blessings are promised. I want those. How about you?

The blessings come only if I don’t give up. And truth be known, I have wanted to give up.

There many be several different reasons you want to give up.

There might be several different things you want to give up.

In the mix of it all God is working in our lives. He has a plan, a purpose and even blessing for each and every one of us. So we can achieve the best, we can’t give up.

Go read that verse again.

May we reap what only comes from God because we choose not to give up!

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