Verse: Galatians 6:9
"Let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up."
We've all heard the phrase, "Good things come to those who wait."
But in the 21st century, instant gratification seems to be what draws everybody's attention. Next-day shipping, fast food, instant success. Everything is built around how quickly something can be delivered, completed, or achieved.
As a small business owner or entrepreneur, this also heavily applies to daily life. You want to see your business succeed quickly. You want to feel like the hard work you’re putting in is creating results. You want to see the reward of your effort. And yet, often that success doesn’t come quickly.
More often, it looks like long days, late nights, sacrificing weekends, and feeling every high and low that comes with building something from the ground up. But still, you keep going. You stay focused on the vision, the dream, the purpose. Because you believe that if you keep your integrity, your faith, and your work ethic intact, good will come from it.
Growing Weary
When we break down Paul's message, there are a few powerful concepts to sit with.
“Let us not grow weary of doing good.”
Paul is writing to a community of believers who may be tired, discouraged, or feeling unseen in their efforts. He’s encouraging them—and us—to stay the course. To keep doing good, even when it’s exhausting. Even when it feels like no one notices. Even when there's no reward in sight.
The word weary brings to mind someone who’s run a hundred-mile race. Exhausted, stumbling, barely able to keep going. That’s what our spiritual lives can feel like at times. But Paul is reminding us, even when you feel that tired, don’t stop doing good.
“For in due season we will reap.”
This is a promise. He’s saying that the harvest will come. Maybe not today. Maybe not tomorrow. But eventually, in Gods timing, we will see fruit. The word reap is tied to the image of harvest—of finally enjoying the result of what’s been sown in faith and obedience.
It’s a reminder that the outcome isn’t on our schedule. It’s on God’s.
“If we do not give up.”
This is the hinge of the entire verse. The reaping is connected to one condition—perseverance. Staying faithful. Holding fast to hope. Not giving in when things get hard. Not quitting when the process feels slow or frustrating.
In essence, Paul is saying that good things absolutely do take time. But they also require something of us: a commitment to endure, a refusal to give up, and a willingness to trust God’s timing over our own.
What This Means in the Real World
As stated earlier, we live in a time where instant gratification is everywhere. Not only that, but the concept of weariness is often met with worldly remedies that offer short-term comfort. And when I say "gentle hand," I mean that weariness is often resolved in ways that don’t align with Scripture.
"I'm tired, so I deserve a break."
"I'm exhausted, so I’m just going to give up on this commitment."
"I need to do something for me right now, even if it doesn't honor God."
In today’s language, these are labeled as self-care or filling your bucket. And while rest and boundaries are important, Paul isn’t talking about burnout prevention here. He’s speaking about obedience. He’s telling us that even when we are tired from doing good, we must continue. Why? Because God is the one who brings the reward—not our shortcuts. Not our impulsive relief. Not the culture’s definition of self-preservation.
This is not a prosperity gospel promise. Paul doesn’t say that if you do good, you’ll get rich or famous or successful. He’s saying that in God's time, you will receive what He intends for you. That reward may look different than what you expected, but it will always be right, always be good, and always be from Him.
Today’s Encouragement
When you're going through your day and feeling weary—when you're tempted to take the easy way out, to skip the good, to choose convenience over calling—remember this.
You’re not alone in your weariness. But you are called to persevere. And the beauty is, your faithfulness isn't forgotten. It's forming a harvest that God will bring—in His perfect time.
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