Let us examine the scriptures every day 2025
Friday January 3, 2025
He who made the promise is faithful (Heb. 10:23).
When we are going through a trial, we may feel that Jehovah will never bring the new world. Could it be that our faith is weak if we think like this? Not necessarily. Let's take an example. When we are experiencing a very cold winter, we may think that summer will never come. But summer always comes. In the same way, when we are very discouraged, we may feel that the new world will never come. But if our faith is strong, we know that Jehovah's promises will be fulfilled (Ps. 94:3, 14, 15; Heb. 6:17-19). That confidence will help us continue to put our worship of Jehovah first. We also need to have a strong faith to preach. When we talk about the new world that God will soon bring, many people think that good news is too good to be true (Matt. 24:14; Ezek. 33:32). But never let that skeptical or incredulous attitude rub off on us. So that this does not happen to us, we must continue to strengthen our faith. w23.04 27 paras. 6, 7; 30 para. 14.
Why do we need strong faith when we go through trials? Give an example.
We also face trials that require strong faith, such as persecution, chronic illness, or any other situation that could demoralize us. At first we may face the test with determination. But, if it drags on over time, as it often does, we will need to have strong faith to endure and continue serving Jehovah with joy (Rom. 12:12; 1 Pet. 1:6, 7).
When we are going through a trial, we may feel that Jehovah will never bring the new world. Could it be that our faith is weak if we think like this? Not necessarily. Let's take an example. When we are experiencing a very cold winter, we may think that summer will never come. But summer always comes. In the same way, when we are very discouraged, we may feel that the new world will never come. But if our faith is strong, we know that Jehovah's promises will be fulfilled (Ps. 94:3, 14, 15; Heb. 6:17-19). That confidence will help us continue to put our worship of Jehovah first.
What attitude should we avoid?
We also need to have a strong faith to preach. When we talk about the new world that God will soon bring, many people think that good news is too good to be true (Matt. 24:14; Ezek. 33:32). But we should never let that skeptical or incredulous attitude rub off on us. So that this does not happen to us, we must continue to strengthen our faith. Let's look at three things we can do.
How does meditating on the rescue strengthen our faith?
One way to strengthen our faith is to meditate on the rescue. The ransom guarantees us that God's promises will be fulfilled. It is important that we spend time meditating on everything that the rescue entailed and why Jehovah gave it. In this way, our confidence will grow that Jehovah will bring a better world and one in which we will be able to live forever. Why do we say it?
Let's think about everything that the rescue involved. Jehovah was willing to send his beloved firstborn Son, his best friend, from heaven to be born on Earth as a perfect man. When Jesus was here, he had to suffer, go through many difficult situations and die in a terrible way. Without a doubt, Jehovah paid a very high price. He, who is so loving, would never have let his Son go through all that suffering just to give us a better but fleeting life (John 3:16; 1 Pet. 1:18, 19). Because Jehovah paid such a high price, he will ensure that we can live forever in the new world.
How does preaching strengthen our faith?
We also strengthen our faith by participating in preaching (Heb. 10:23). Barbara, who has been a Witness for more than 70 years, says: “Preaching has always greatly strengthened my faith. “I realize that the more I talk about Jehovah and his wonderful promises, the greater my faith.”
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