Cooking can become tedious work when I do it three times a day, week after week. I get tired of peeling, cutting, slicing, mixing, and then waiting for food to bake, grill, or boil. But eating is never tedious! It's actually something we truly enjoy even though we do it day after day.
Paul used the illustration of sowing and reaping because he knew that doing good can be tiring (Gal. 6:7-10). He wrote, "Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up" (v. 9). It's difficult to love our enemies, discipline our children, or pray without ceasing. However, reaping the good we have sown isn't tedious! What a joy when we do get to see love conquering strife, or children following God's ways, or answers to prayer.
While the cooking process can take hours, my family usually finishes a meal in 20 minutes or less. But the reaping that Paul talks about will be eternal. As we have the opportunity, let's do what is good and wait for the blessings in God's timing. Don't lose heart today as you go about following God's ways. Remember that joy is guaranteed for more than a lifetime. Keep running the race with eternity in view.
Can you imagine having to relearn how to cook on a wood stove? Or just think on having to cook without the use of modern-day small electric appliances like the refirerator, mirowave, blender, etc. ? Although non-electric gadgets could make food preparations more convenient and a sun oven could be used for a food warmer. These are simple small changes almost not worthy to mention in comparison to what is available to a talented home cook. I have heard of smaller communities having daily community meals for lunch or dinner and the main cook and baker receiving many admirable appreciations, in the same way a husband praises his wife. I surely feel blessed to have indoor electricity and water although my mind can not comprehend how this is possible. The convenience of food delivery service such as pizza, or a restaurant visit is difficult to do without when you have tasted its deliciousness!
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