DAILY TEXT, Today's Wednesday March 15, 2023, Now, the day and the hour no one knows, neither the angels of heaven nor the Son; only the Father (Matt. 24:36).

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Wednesday March 15

Now, the day and the hour no one knows, neither the angels of heaven nor the Son; only the Father (Matt. 24:36).

Jehovah could end this wicked world at any time. But how much your patience has benefited us! All descendants of Adam and Eve are born imperfect. Even so, Jehovah loves and cares for us, and he has promised to put an end to this wicked system (1 John 4:19). He has already set the day to end all the suffering of his children. Shouldn't his love drive us to stick with him as long as it takes? Jehovah is the best example of endurance. And Jesus imitated him perfectly. When on earth, Jesus endured hostile words, humiliation, and the torture stake for us (Heb. 12:2, 3). No doubt his Father's example helped him endure. It can strengthen us too. w21.07 12, 13 pars. 15-17.17. Why does it encourage us to put up with what Hebrews 12:2, 3 says about Jesus?

Why does it encourage us to put up with what Hebrews 12:2, 3 says about Jesus?

Jehovah is the best example of endurance. And Jesus imitated him perfectly. When on earth, Jesus endured hostile words, humiliation, and the torture stake for us (see Hebrews 12:2, 3). No doubt his Father's example helped him endure. It can strengthen us too.

How does 2 Peter 3:9 help us understand what is being accomplished because of Jehovah's patience?

(Read 2 Peter 3:9.) Jehovah knows the best time to put an end to this wicked world. Thanks to his patience, there is now a great crowd of millions of people who serve and praise him. They are all grateful that Jehovah has endured long enough for them to be born, learn to love him, and dedicate their lives to him. When millions of us receive the reward for having endured to the end, it will be clear that Jehovah did well in making the decision to endure.

What must we be determined to do, and what will be the reward?

Jehovah's example teaches us to endure with joy, for he remains the “happy God” despite all the pain and suffering that Satan has caused (1 Tim. 1:11). We, too, can maintain joy as we patiently wait for Jehovah to hallow his name, vindicate his sovereignty, and put an end to all wickedness and our problems. Let us be determined to endure and to seek comfort in the idea that our heavenly Father is enduring too. If we do, these words will be fulfilled in each one of us: "Happy the man who continues to endure during the test, because, when he is approved, he will receive the crown of life that Jehovah promised to those who continue to love him" (Jas. 1:12).

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