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In Galatians Chapter 6 verse 6, we read, “Anyone who receives instruction in the word must share all good things with his instructor.” This is a verse which most preachers and teachers do not like to mention, but we have to consider the whole Word. We have to embrace every part of it.

Each of us needs teaching.

Each of us needs someone to teach us the Word of God.

We return to complete our reading and study of Paul’s letter to the Galatians following our consideration of what actually happened at that time of the birth of Jesus.

Remember – we have read these words in Romans 10 that faith comes through hearing and hearing the Word of God.

Perhaps today - in one sense - that has never been easier for those who really want to be fed from the Scriptures. There are many various excellent magazines and books and teaching aids.

We can find out which are the best - not only so that we might be blessed - but so that we might learn and grow and mature in Christ.

We must not depend upon any of these spiritual helps, but we have to learn how to make good use of them.

The Church of Jesus Christ has never had such a menu of good sound solid teaching material, and from this verse we see that each of us needs instruction in The Word – and yet we hear that Bible Reading has declined over the past years. Make sure you are in the Word of God regularly

When someone feeds us spiritually, we in turn share our material goods - our material wealth.

Verse 7 - Do not be deceived - God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows.

This is why we seek good sound solid teaching from The Word of God to be sown in our hearts and minds - and allow good seed to have as much positive influence as possible. Now, the harvest is not immediate.

A farmer does not sow this week and reap next week. It is very similar when we allow the Word of God to be sown in our lives.

We may not see a harvest right away - through preaching and teaching - through our conversations - through our witness and service - but we must NOT give up.

The harvest will appear in the spiritual realm - just as it appears in the physical realm.

The principle is the same. As we continue to sow seed generously, God will bring it to fruition.

We have to exercise patience that the Holy Spirit will take that seed, and that Jesus will do a work - the Holy Spirit will bring it to life - something will happen - our character will change - fruit will grow - lives around us may be transformed. It is quite a big ask. It is quite an expectation. It worked in the first century as soon as the Church of Jesus Christ was birthed and launched and if the pure seed is sown it will continue to work.

We might even notice the difference, as we experience more and more of the love of God - the joy and peace of God - the faithfulness of God - imparting an ability to exercise more and more self-control.

Now there is nothing which can bring this about better than by feeding upon a balanced diet from the Word of God. We hear frequently today that "we are what we eat". Nowhere is that more true than in the spiritual realm.

“Lord, Jesus, help me to read the Bible and study the Bible. Help me not only to understand Your Word – but to share it. You are giving me a challenging task – keep me faithful and loyal and dependable to the end. Amen”

"Point of Reference" from Fred Price

"As water reflects a face, so a man's heart reflects the man." Prov. 27:19