Harvest of Joy

He that sows to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that sows to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting. 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. (Galatians 6:8+)

It is interesting that one way we can sow to the Spirit is by being generous and doing good to others. What restricts our harvest “in due season”? Is it lack of opportunity? Or, is it our limited vision which keeps us from seeing and accepting the opportunities? “As we have therefore opportunity” gives amazing scope. But, if I am not prepared for the opportunity then it is not a real opportunity for me. I may be lacking in time, training, money or facilities. Genuine opportunity will involve love and obedience more than sacrifice. God desires a willing, loving, faith-filled heart more than a sacrifice from a grudging, misery, faithless heart. Amazingly, each opportunity met with a little love and faith will grow a harvest of greatly increased joy, love and faith.