"…if we do not lose heart!"

Galatians 6:9(NKJV)

And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart. 

Too many people give up too soon.  They lose heart.  There is a book out there called Acres of Diamonds.  It is full of stories of people who gave up just before they "reaped their success". 

As I wrote the other day, God's promises are conditional.  God says we will reap in due season.  What does that mean?  It means we may not get success exactly when we want it.  He uses the analogy of seasons. 

Should we expect  harvest the day after we plant?  Why not?  Because it is not harvest season, it is planting season.  Now there is work to be done without reward as our crop matures during growing season.  Then finally we are rewarded.  When are we rewarded?  In harvest season.  So part of God's promise is that we will be rewarded if we are patient and diligent.

So what about the "if we do not lose heart" part.  What does losing heart indicate?  It indicates a loss of faith doesn't it?  And that is the foundation of God's whole system isn't it?  Remember my favorite Romans verses.  Glory in our tribulations.  Why?  It demonstrates our faith and as the Scripture says our faith leads to hope and hope does not disappoint.

So how do we keep from losing faith, or as this verse says, losing heart?  Stay plugged in to God through reading His Word and through Prayer.  And most importantly ask Jesus to come into your life and lead you as you constantly seek to draw closer to God.  Make sense?