DAILY TEXT, Today Tuesday March 7, 2023, Come closer to God (Sant. 4:8).

DAILY TEXT, From Monday March 6, 2023, Come closer to God (Sant. 4:8).

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Tuesday March 7

Draw near to God (Sant. 4:8).

When we reflect that God's love for us never fails, we love him more and feel more united to him (Rom. 8:38, 39). Also, we want to copy the example of Jesus (1 Pet. 2:21). In the days leading up to the Memorial, we reviewed the Bible accounts of Jesus' last week on earth, his death, and his resurrection. Then, on Memorial night, the talk reminds us of Jesus' love for us (Eph. 5:2; 1 John 3:16). Reading about and meditating on Jesus' spirit of sacrifice motivates us to “keep walking as he walked” (1 John 2:6). This helps us to be more determined to continue in the love of God (Jude 20, 21). When we do our best to obey him, hallow his name, and make his heart glad, we remain in his love (Prov. 27:11; Matt. 6:9; 1 John 5:3). Attending the Memorial gives us more strength to say to Jehovah each day with our actions: “I want to remain your friend forever!” w22.01 23 par. 17; 25 paras. 18, 19.

WHY WE ALL ATTEND

How have Jehovah and Jesus shown their immense love for us?

Because we appreciate the love of Jehovah and Jesus. Jehovah has shown us his love in so many ways. But the most outstanding has been to send his Son to suffer and die for us (John 3:16). Jesus also showed us his love by being willing to lay down his life (John 15:13). It is true that we can never repay them for everything they have done out of love, but we can show gratitude for our way of living (Col. 3:15). As we attend the Memorial, we give thanks for their love and show them ours.

Why are the anointed and the other sheep so grateful for the gift of ransom?

Because we greatly appreciate the gift of ransom (Matt. 20:28). In the case of the anointed, they value the ransom because it makes their hope possible. Because of their faith in Christ's sacrifice, Jehovah declares them righteous and adopts them as his sons (Rom. 5:1; 8:15-17, 23). And, in the case of the other sheep, they also value the ransom because, thanks to their faith in the blood that Christ shed, they can count on God's approval, give him sacred service and come out alive from "the great tribulation" (Rev. 7:13-15). When both groups attend the Memorial each year, they show their gratitude for the rescue.

Why else do we attend the Memorial?

Because we want to obey Jesus. No matter how hopeful we may be, we all take to heart the command Jesus gave the night he established the Memorial celebration: “Keep doing this in remembrance of me” (1 Cor. 11:23, 24).

Why does attending the Memorial bring us closer to Jehovah?

Because it brings us closer to Jehovah (James 4:8). As we have seen, attending the Memorial gives us an opportunity to reflect on the hope Jehovah has given us and the great love he has shown us.—Jer. 29:11; 1 John 4:8-10. We are convinced of that hope and that his love never fails. When we reflect on this, we love Jehovah more and feel more united with him (Rom. 8:38, 39).

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