Mon., 9/30/13 Devotion (Gal. 6:9-10)

Today's encouragement comes from Galatians 6:9 & 10, where Paul wrote these words:

"And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith."

Perseverance is difficult. Anyone who believes that he or she will en-dure to the end in one's own strength, has already failed before even getting started. Many who embark on the journey of faith with earnest zeal, fall away. Why? Largely because they did not count the cost (Lk. 14:28); but much of it is from not understanding the nature of the trek.

Let us look to the Captain of our souls, Jesus (Heb. 12:2); and be en-couraged by the promise that we will reap a rich harvest if we perse-vere--in both this world, and in the one to come.

[Puritan quote of the day: "If you love anything, love something better than yourself; and that only is Christ, who is altogether lovely." --Thom-as Watson, in his sermon entitled, "Christ's Loveliness"]