Let's Examine the Scriptures Every Day 2022
Friday, February 11, 2022
The gift that God gives is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord (Rom. 6:23).
Jehovah wanted human beings to live forever on the beautiful planet he had created. But, when Adam and Eve rebelled against their loving Father, the shadow of sin and death covered the Earth (Rom. 5:12). What did Jehovah do? He immediately revealed how he would rescue mankind (Gen. 3:15). He decided that he would give the life of his Son to rescue the descendants of Adam and Eve from sin and death. In this way, he would give each person the opportunity to choose if he wants to serve him and receive eternal life (John 3:16; 1 Cor. 15:21, 22). Through his Son, Jehovah will resurrect millions and millions of people. But it's likely that they won't all come back to life at the same time. Why not? Because, if the Earth's population suddenly skyrocketed, chaos would reign. And Jehovah does not like a lack of organization. He knows that, for there to be peace, order must be maintained (1 Cor. 14:33). w20.08 14 para. 3; 15 para. 5
How will the resurrection make us feel?
Let's imagine what it will be like to see our loved ones again. Will we laugh? Shall we cry with joy? Will we feel so happy that we will sing praises to Jehovah? What is certain is that we will feel a deep love for our loving Father and his loving Son for having made the resurrection possible.
According to Jesus' words recorded at John 5:28, 29, what will come to the resurrected who obey God's righteous standards?
Imagine also the joy those who are resurrected will feel as they shed their old selves and live according to God's righteous standards. Those who make these changes will have “a resurrection of life,” while those who rebel against God will not be allowed to disturb the peace of Paradise (read John 5:28, 29; Isa. 65:20).
How will Jehovah bless all who live on earth?
Under the Kingdom, all of God's servants will see that what Proverbs 10:22 says is true: "The blessing of Jehovah is that which makes rich, and with it he brings no pain." With the help of Jehovah's spirit, they will become spiritually rich, that is, they will become more and more like Christ and move toward perfection.—John 13:15-17; Eph. 4:23, 24. Every day they will be better people and their body will become stronger. How happy they will be! (Job 33:25). Now, how does it benefit us today to meditate on the resurrection?
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