Galatians 6:9 NKJV
Keep Doing Good
Do you remember the last time you were completely exhausted? Maybe you spent your entire day or week working on a hard project. Maybe you felt depleted after helping other people in your life. Or maybe hard situations and setbacks made you feel like giving up. All of us grow tired at some point.
Paul, the writer of Galatians, knew that the people he was writing to would also become weary of the work they were doing. During Paul’s time, there was a lot of persecution and hurting people, and Paul was writing to encourage them in the work they were doing.
"Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up."
Galatians 6:9
Inside Paul’s encouragement to the Galatians is this truth: Even good people will tire of doing good things.
That’s why Paul encourages everyone to continue to push forward in doing good. We should continue to help people. We should continue to share the hope of Jesus with people. We should continue to try and live as God would want us to.
God knows that we’ll eventually grow weary. And when we grow tired and frustrated, we’ll probably begin to question why we’re doing any of this to begin with. (Maybe you’ve already asked yourself this.)
But Galatians 6:9 encourages us to persevere in doing good things. Similar to how a farmer must work diligently to plant his crops and wait months before the actual harvest, Paul says there will be a harvest for those who do not give up.Â
Just like the Christians in Galatia, we also need to persevere in living godly lives and helping those around us. If we do not give up, Scripture says there will be a reward for us. We may receive that reward during our time on earth, or in heaven—but regardless of when we receive it, we should persevere in doing good.
That means that your work matters. There is value to how you live and love others.
So spend some time today considering the good that you have done and can continue to do for others. Who can you help? Who can you share the hope of Jesus with? How can you continue to persevere in living a godly life?
If you’ve grown weary or defeated, make a commitment today to never give up. Choose to persevere through whatever season of life you’re in, knowing that there will be a harvest for those who finish well.
When reflecting on Galatians 6:9, it’s helpful to think of perseverance not just as a spiritual concept, but as a practical part of everyday life. From my own experiences, I’ve found that continuing to do good—even when exhausted or discouraged—often leads to unexpected rewards and blessings. For example, there was a time I volunteered regularly at a local shelter while balancing a demanding job and family responsibilities. Some weeks, the fatigue made me question whether my efforts truly made a difference. But like the farmer tending to his crops, I reminded myself that growth takes time and persistence. Over months, I saw how small acts of kindness created real impact: building trust, offering hope, and inspiring others to join the cause. Paul’s encouragement in Galatians 6:9 resonates deeply because it acknowledges a universal truth—we all grow weary. But the verse also brings hope that if we do not give up, the results of our good work will come in due time. This perspective can transform how we handle setbacks and fatigue by focusing on the bigger picture and eternal rewards. Importantly, "doing good" encompasses more than just grand gestures; it includes everyday kindness, patience, sharing our faith gently, and living authentically according to God’s will. Each of these efforts accumulates toward a harvest much like plants growing unseen beneath the surface until ready to be harvested. Additionally, the original verse from the OCR content highlights the phrase "if we do not lose heart," which reminds me that maintaining hope and emotional resilience is critical. Whenever I’ve faced discouragement, praying and reflecting on scriptures like this provided strength to continue. In conclusion, the promise embedded in Galatians 6:9 encourages believers to persevere through spiritual dryness, personal challenges, and societal hardships. The certainty of a harvest—whether tangible success or eternal reward—motivates us to keep doing good. My advice is to regularly pause and consider your contribution to those around you, recommit to your values, and remember that your work matters deeply.