TREASURES FROM GOD'S WORD, Week of September 7-13, 2026, Meditating on Jehovah's Qualities Strengthens Our Faith. Prepared Talk.

TREASURES FROM GOD'S WORD, September 7-13, 2026, Meditating on Jehovah's qualities strengthens our faith. Prepared talk.

Meditating on Jehovah's qualities strengthens our faith (10 mins.)

Brothers and sisters, let us think for a moment about a situation that we have all surely experienced. Perhaps we are going through a problem that seems to have no solution. Maybe we are facing financial difficulties, family problems, illness, feelings of loneliness, or we are simply very worried about what is happening in the world.

When problems pile up, what can happen? It’s easy to feel overwhelmed. We might even start wondering: “When will this end? Can I endure it? Can Jehovah really help me?”

In times like these, our faith can be under great pressure. But there is something that can help us immensely: meditating on Jehovah’s qualities. It is not simply a matter of knowing that Jehovah is powerful, loving, or just. It is about pausing to think about what those qualities mean to us personally.

An excellent example can be found in the prophet Jeremiah. In Jeremiah chapter 32, we find the prophet in a truly difficult situation. He was a prisoner in the courtyard of the guard while the Babylonians besieged Jerusalem.

Humanly speaking, the situation was bleak. Jerusalem was about to be destroyed, and Jeremiah himself was imprisoned. But what did Jeremiah do? Instead of focusing solely on his circumstances, he turned his attention to Jehovah. And in his prayer, he began to speak of God's wonderful qualities.

By analyzing this prayer, we will see three qualities of Jehovah that strengthened Jeremiah's faith and that can also strengthen ours.

Jehovah's power convinces us that he can help us (Jer 32:17; wp19.1 6, 7).

When we face a problem that seems too big, what is the first thing we should remember? Whom we serve. Jeremiah began his prayer by acknowledging the greatness and power of Jehovah.

LET'S READ JEREMIAH 32:17

“Oh, Sovereign Lord Jehovah! Look, you made the heavens and the earth by your great power and by your mighty arm. Nothing is too extraordinary for you.”

What a powerful statement! Jeremiah was facing a situation that, from a human perspective, seemed impossible to resolve. But, in essence, he was saying: “Jehovah, I know who you are. You made the heavens and the earth. For you, nothing is too wonderful.”

Let us consider what that meant for Jeremiah. Perhaps he could look up at the sky and gaze at the stars. He could think about the vastness of creation and remember that it had all been made by Jehovah. And then he could come to this conclusion: “If Jehovah has the power to create the entire universe, is there any problem too big for him?”

The answer is clear: no. In fact, when we meditate on Jehovah’s unlimited power, we become convinced that there is no problem in our lives that is beyond his ability to act. That doesn’t mean that Jehovah will immediately eliminate all our problems, but it does mean that no trial is beyond his control.

We may see a problem and think, “I don’t know how I’m going to get out of this.” Jehovah could be telling us through his Word, “You don’t know how, but I do.” So when we face an obstacle that seems insurmountable, let’s do what Jeremiah did: look beyond the problem and think about Jehovah’s power.

If he could create the heavens, the earth, and everything in them, surely he can give us the strength to endure any trial. As Jeremiah 32:17 says, “Nothing is too wonderful for you.”

Now, someone might think: “Okay, I understand that Jehovah can help me. But does he really want to help me?” And that brings us to the second quality.

Jehovah's loyal love assures us that he wants to help us (Jer 32:18; w21.11 7 par. 18).

Knowing that Jehovah can help us is essential. But we also need to be convinced that he wants to do so. And this is where one of Jehovah’s most touching qualities comes into play: his loyal love.

LET'S READ JEREMIAH 32:18

“You show loyal love to thousands, but you make the mistakes of the parents fall on their children. You are the true God, the Great and Mighty One, whose name is Jehovah of hosts.”

There, Jeremiah was not only thinking about Jehovah's power. He was also thinking about the way Jehovah treats his servants. Loyal love is not a fleeting feeling; it is a deep, faithful, and enduring attachment.

Let us think about what this means for us. Jehovah does not help us simply because he has the power to do so. His loyal love moves him to care for us.

Perhaps at some point we may make a mistake and feel unworthy of Jehovah’s love. Or maybe we are going through a very difficult emotional time and feel that Jehovah is far away. But his loyal love does not disappear just because we are going through a bad time.

He knows our limitations. He knows our circumstances. He knows what we are enduring. So, when we are going through a dark valley, we can remember: “Jehovah can not only help me; Jehovah wants to help me.” What a comforting thought!

Let's imagine Jeremiah again. He was imprisoned, and the city was under siege. Humanly speaking, he had many reasons to feel distressed. But in the midst of that situation, Jeremiah remembered who Jehovah was. He remembered His power and also His loyal love. No doubt, meditating on these qualities strengthened his confidence.

We can do the same. When we feel alone, let us remember that Jehovah loves us with a loyal love. When we make a mistake and feel discouraged, let us remember that his love never changes. And when a situation seems hopeless, let us remember that Jehovah is not indifferent to our suffering. He can help us, and because of his loyal love, he wants to help us.

But there is still a third quality that can greatly strengthen our faith, especially when we suffer because of injustices.

Jehovah's sense of justice reminds us that he sees injustices and will do something to put an end to them (Jer 32:19; w25.10 21 par. 15).

Brothers and sisters, we only need to look around us to see how much suffering exists. There is violence, corruption, abuse, injustice, and people who suffer through no fault of their own. And when we ourselves are victims of injustice, the pain can be even greater.

Jeremiah also lived in a time marked by corruption and disobedience. However, instead of thinking that Jehovah did not see what was happening, Jeremiah remembered something very important: Jehovah is perfectly just and observes everything that occurs.

LET'S READ JEREMIAH 32:19

“You are great in your purposes and powerful in your deeds. Your eyes observe all that men do, to repay each one according to his conduct and according to what he does.”

What a comforting truth! Jehovah's eyes are wide open. Nothing escapes his notice. Perhaps others haven't seen what was done to us. Perhaps no one has fully understood what we are suffering. But Jehovah knows.

He sees our tears. He sees the injustices we suffer. He sees the situations that worry us. And, above all, His perfect justice guarantees that He will act in His own time.

This gives us at least two reasons to trust in him. First, Jehovah fully understands our struggles and judges us with absolute fairness, impartiality, and mercy. Second, we can be confident that, in his own time, he will repair all the damage caused by this unjust world.

Therefore, when we suffer injustice, we should not think, “Jehovah doesn’t care.” On the contrary, we can say to ourselves, “Jehovah sees it. Jehovah understands what I’m going through. And Jehovah will bring justice at the right time.” This thought can prevent bitterness or discouragement from weakening our faith.

Illustration

The picture in our activity guide shows a father and son standing in a lush green setting, with a mountain range in the background. This scene illustrates how remembering Jehovah’s qualities—such as his power, loyal love, and sense of justice—strengthens our faith that he has the power and the desire to help us and put an end to injustice.

Conclusion

So, brothers, what have we learned from Jeremiah’s prayer? We have seen three qualities of Jehovah that can strengthen our faith.

First, his power convinces us that he can help us. When a problem seems too big, let us remember: Jehovah created the heavens and the earth. Nothing is too extraordinary for him.

Second, his loyal love assures us that he wants to help us. Jehovah is not a distant or indifferent God. His loyal love motivates him to be by the side of his servants.

And third, his sense of justice reminds us that he sees injustices and will do something to end them.

So, when a time of distress comes, when doubt knocks at our door, or when a situation seems hopeless, let us do what Jeremiah did. Let us not focus solely on the problem. Let us focus on Jehovah. Let us think about his power. Let us think about his loyal love. Let us think about his justice.

And let's make this a habit. Let's turn to Jehovah in prayer, read his Word daily, and take time to reflect on his wonderful qualities. Because meditating on who Jehovah is is not just a mental exercise. It strengthens our faith.

And when our faith is strong, we can look at current problems with a different perspective and face the future with serenity, courage, and full confidence in our loving God, Jehovah.