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In Due Season

by Brett Fuller on October 14, 2019

In Proverbs 12:14 Solomon says, “a man will be satisfied with good by the fruit of his own words and the deeds of a man’s hands return to him.” A similarly themed passage is Galatians 6:9 which says, “Let us not lose heart in doing good, for in due season we will reap if we do not grow weary.”

As tough as it might be to sow what we need for sustenance, into a fertile field, it might be harder to wait for the return on the sacrifice. If so, three facts will aid our patience: 

  1. Whatever act we performed should have been done from love which is always happy for the doing.
  2. A seed planted always produces more than itself.
  3. The alternative to believing our good deeds will be rewarded is to not believe they will be rewarded. What good does that do?

Though the return on our good words and deeds may be long in coming. patience and a reminder of God’s faithfulness let us know that though the harvest may be later, the harvest is always greater. Live right, live well…

About the Author
Brett Fuller

Brett Fuller is the presiding Bishop of Every Nation’s family of churches in the metropolitan Washington DC area, that fall under the umbrella of the Grace Covenant Church’s purview. He also serves as Chaplain of the Washington Commanders. From 2005 to 2014 he served as Chaplain for the National Association of Basketball Coaches. In 2000, he initiated a bill in Congress to build a memorial honoring the African American Slaves who helped build America. Though the bill was never passed, he still hopes to complete the mission. Also, from 2007-2009 he served on President George Bush's Advisory Board for Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

Pastor Brett has written two devotionals: “Live Well”, and “Relate Well” and recently published two books: Dreaming in Black and White and High Ceilings. He and his lovely wife of 36 years, Cynthia, frequently conduct marriage and family seminars. Brett also coordinates relational and professional development seminars, helping leaders in every walk of life to become better leaders. He and his bride reside in Chantilly, VA, have parented 7 children and have been blessed with 2 wonderful daughter in-laws. And most recently, they have welcomed their first grandchild; Ava Lily.

 

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