Let's Examine the Scriptures Every Day 2021
Wednesday, August 4, 2021
God fills them with energy by giving them both the desire and the strength to act (Philippians 2:13).
Jehovah can give us the desire to act. We may learn that there is a need in our congregation or elsewhere. Perhaps then we wonder what we can do to help. Or perhaps we have been offered a difficult assignment and wondering if we would be up to the task. It may also happen that, after reading a portion of the Bible, we think about how to use it to help others. If Jehovah sees that we are willing to do more, he will give us the desire to act. Furthermore, it can give us the strength to act (Isa. 40:29). With his holy spirit, he can enhance our natural abilities (Ex. 35: 30-35). And through your organization you can teach us to do some tasks. If we don't know how to fulfill a certain assignment, let's ask for help. Let us also freely reach out to our generous heavenly Father and ask him for "the power that goes beyond what is normal" (2 Cor. 4: 7; Luke 11:13). w19.10 21 pars. 3. 4
6. What do we learn from the way Jehovah used Barzilai to help King David?
Centuries later, Jehovah used Barzilai to help King David. When the king and his men fled from Absalom, a son of David, they were tired and hungry and thirsty. Although Barzilái was very old, he and others risked their lives to bring them help. Barzilai did not think that at his age he was no longer useful to Jehovah. Rather, he was generous and used what he had to help God's servants in need (2 Sam. 17: 27-29). What lesson do we learn? That, regardless of our age, Jehovah can use us to help brothers anywhere in the world who cannot meet their basic needs (Prov. 3:27, 28; 19:17). Even if we are unable to help you directly, we can make donations to the world work so that relief is offered when and where it is needed (2 Cor. 8:14, 15; 9:11).
7. a) How did Jehovah use Simeon? b) Why does this encourage us?
Simeon was a loyal Jerusalem elder who was promised by Jehovah that he would see the Messiah before he died. This promise must have cheered him up a lot, for he had been waiting for their arrival for years. Jehovah rewarded him for his faith and endurance. One day, "led by the spirit," Simeon went to the temple, and there he saw Jesus. Then Jehovah used him to pronounce a prophecy about this child, who would become the Christ (Luke 2: 25-35). Although Simeon probably did not live to see the ministry of Jesus, he was grateful for the honor bestowed on him. And the best awaits this faithful man when he sees in the new world that the government of Jesus will bless all the families of the Earth (Gen. 22:18). We too can be grateful for what Jehovah allows us to do in serving him.
8. How can Jehovah use us?
In the first century, a generous man named Joseph was willing to be used by Jehovah. - Acts 4:36, 37. The apostles called him Barnabas, which means "son of comfort," probably because he knew how to comfort others. For example, when Saul became a Christian, many brothers were afraid to approach him, knowing that he had persecuted the congregations. But Barnabas came to his aid. Saul surely appreciated his kindness very much (Acts 9:21, 26-28). Later, the elders of Jerusalem learned that Christians in Antioch of Syria, a distant region, needed encouragement. And who did they send? To Barnabas. That was a good decision, as the Bible says that Barnabas “encouraged everyone to remain loyal to the Lord firmly and sincerely” (Acts 11: 22-24). Today, Jehovah can also help us to comfort our brothers, such as those who have lost a loved one. Or it might motivate us to visit or call someone who is sick or depressed and say something to encourage them. Will we be willing for Jehovah to use us like Barnabas? (1 Thess. 5:14).
9. What do we learn from the way Jehovah helped a brother named Vasily?
Jehovah helped a brother named Vasily to be a good spiritual shepherd. When he was appointed an elder, at age 26, he felt that he was not prepared to help the congregation, especially the brothers who had problems. But he received valuable training thanks to the help of experienced elders and the Kingdom Ministry School. He tried so hard to improve. For example, you made a list of small goals. As he reached each of these, he overcame his fears. She says: “What used to scare me now makes me very happy. When Jehovah helps me find the right text to comfort a brother or sister, I feel very satisfied. " Brethren, if you act like Vasily and are willing to be instruments in Jehovah's hands, he will enable you to take on greater responsibilities in the congregation.
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