Devotion – Galatians 6

S – Don’t be deceived: God is not mocked. For whatever a person sows he will also reap, because the one who sows to his flesh will reap destruction from the flesh, but the one who sows to the Spirit will reap eternal life from the Spirit

Galatians 6:7–8 CSB

O –  The word “mocked” is translated as “turn up one’s snout in contempt.” This principle of sowing and reaping is universal to each facet of life.  Whatever you sow, you will reap.  Even when someone receives a “benefit” from taking there is an eventual time where that will be rectified. 

A – I often say – “The truth will always come out.”  It is better to know you sowed foundationally what is right and true instead of cutting corners and playing margins.  In any area of your life, you are sowing for the good or bad.  God will not be “played or held in contempt.”  He will allow you to reap what you sowed.

R – Lord, I want to sow good things.  I surrender all that you have given me back to you.  Help me to steward it by the leading of your Holy Spirit so that it will bring forth good fruit.  I know I will make mistakes and sin.  Even in those times, let my sowing be from a heart that seeks forgiveness and more of you.  Let my thoughts, words and actions plant seeds of growth for me and others today.