Galatians 6:9-10 — And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith.

Let’s talk for a moment. Are there times when it all get’s a bit much? You know, being a Christian? For myself, I have to admit that there are times when I get weary — not so much of well doing, as of being good natured. Every so often I have to reach round to the back, take myself by the scruff of the neck and shake! When I get to that point, this scripture helps.
The first thing to notice is Paul’s empathy. “Let us not be weary in well-doing”. You think he’d write that if he’d never been there himself?
Then there’s the way he recognizes the situation. A loose translation of “let us not be weary in well-doing” would be “let’s not lose heart doing the work God has given us to do.” It’s just the way things are — sometimes we get tired doing the right things.
Paul recognizes the problem, empathizes, and then provides the compensation “for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not”. If we have the faith to depend on God for the will to persist, then in His sweet time we will be rewarded.
Have you seen the sign? “Smile at everyone you meet today, it will drive them crazy!” Well that’s not really right (honest). But that’s sort of what comes next. “As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men” — “while we have opportunity”, any chance we get, let’s do good to everyone we meet. It’s weird, but you know I’m right — one of the best ways to feel better is to make other people feel good.
Every chance we’ve got, “let us do good unto all men”. No matter what our calling is, we’re all in the recruiting business! If I let things slip and let my grumpy side surface, I’m going to do anything but good to someone I meet. They might even think “if that’s what Christian looks like, I don’t want it!”
While we’re being busy doing good to everybody, though, Paul throws in a reminder: “Do good … especially unto them who are of the household of faith.” I think it’s another recognition of the realities of the Christian life. I can imagine him talking to a young Christian who’s a bit down and saying “Yes, I know it’s tough, but all these great people are in the battle with you. So if you get the chance, be nice!”
The truth is, I think there will always be days when I need encouraging — it’s the way I am. But I know that if I work on “doing good”, sooner or later it will lift my spirits — so I’m going to keep smiling at people and driving them a little bit crazy!