DAILY TEXT, Today Wednesday June 12, 2024, We cannot avoid these sufferings (1 Thes. 3:3).

Let us examine the Scriptures every day 2024.

Wednesday June 12, 2024

We cannot avoid these sufferings (1 Thes. 3:3).

We must be flexible when setting goals. Because? Because we cannot control everything that happens around us. For example, the apostle Paul had helped form the Thessalonica congregation, but his enemies forced him to flee the city (Acts 17:1-5, 10). If he had stayed, he would have endangered the congregation. But Paul did not give up. Rather, he adapted to the circumstances and later sent Timothy there to strengthen the brothers' faith (1 Thes. 3:1, 2). How happy the Thessalonians must have felt. We can learn from Paul's example and what happened to him in Thessalonica. We may have set a goal in our service to Jehovah, but suddenly circumstances change and it is no longer possible for us to achieve it.​—Eccl. 9:11. What will we do? Let's think about another goal that is within our reach. w22.04 26 paras. 14, 15.

What lesson does Galatians 6:4 teach us?

We cannot control everything that happens in our lives. So it is important to remember that what makes us valuable to Jehovah is not the assignments we have received. It is also useless for us to focus on the assignments that some have and we do not. Hiedi says, “If we compare our lives with those of others, we will lose peace” (read Galatians 6:4). Therefore, the best thing we can do is to continue looking for ways to serve Jehovah and help others.

What can we do if we want to receive more responsibilities?

If we live a simple life and avoid unnecessary debt, we can make ourselves available to receive more responsibilities. Let's now set goals that will help us achieve other greater long-term goals. For example, if you want to be a regular pioneer, could you serve as an auxiliary pioneer for a time? Or, if you want to be a ministerial servant, could you spend more time preaching and visiting the elderly and sick in the congregation? All the experience you gain now can open the door to more assignments in the future. Whatever the case, resolve to do your best in your service to Jehovah.​—Rom. 12:11.

What does Beverley's example teach us? (See also the image).

We are never too old to set goals and achieve them. The example of a 75-year-old sister named Beverley is proof of this. Due to a health problem, she was not walking well. But she really wanted to participate in the Memorial campaign. What she did? She set specific goals, and when she achieved them she felt very happy. Her efforts motivated others to do more in the ministry. It is clear that Jehovah highly values ​​everything that older brothers do despite their limitations.​—Ps. 71:17, 18.

What are some spiritual goals we can set for ourselves?

Let's set goals that we can achieve. Let us develop qualities that please Jehovah. Let us acquire skills so that God and his organization can use us more. Let us find ways to do more for our brothers.d If we do all this, Jehovah will bless us and, like Timothy, our progress will be clearly seen by others. (1 Tim. 4:15)

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