follow the Holy Spirit’s guidance, grow spiritually, and do good for God’s kingdom. While it may seem at times like a losing battle, we are assured that at the proper time we will reap a harvest. What kind of harvest did the apostle have in mind? His original statement of the parable “A man reaps what he sows” (6:7 NIV) was a warning. But in the space of three verses, the principle has been used to encourage believers to serve faithfully even when facing weariness. A Christian will reap a harvest