Galatians 6:8-10 "The one who sows to please his sinful nature will reap destruction; the one who sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life. Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers."
When I read that, it answered the question as to why God doesn't always seem like He's working in a particular situation. We are called to use every opportunity we have to do good, that includes the little daily acts of kindness. We are called to reap seeds of love and goodness; and it's God's job to make a harvest. But He is only going to do it at the time He has for His purpose. It's all about His timing, as much as we hate to think of it that way!
It also says that we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. That is incredibly hard to do, especially when it seems as though the situation is never-ending, or that God is choosing not to respond. We have to trust that He is still there, we have to push through the difficulty. Sometimes the hardest thing in this life is to WAIT. Whether it's waiting for a change, a person to come around to the Truth, or an answer. God will honor our perseverance and in the end His will will be done.
I want to give a "shout-out" (haha) to Frank and Bekah, who have just come home from about a year in Nicaragua serving with AIM; they are one of the most amazing couples I have been blessed to know, and they reaped a harvest there in Granada, whether they realize it or not! God bless you guys in this new chapter of your lives! (http://www.honeysucklelife.com/)
