What Does Jehovah See In Us?

Second, the Bible teaches us what Jehovah values in his servants. Simply put, he delights in our good qualities and in the efforts we put forth. King David told his son Solomon: " All hearts Jehovah is searching, and every inclination of the thoughts he is discerning ." (1 Chronicles 28:9) As God searches through billions of human hearts in this violent, hate-filled world, how delighted he must be when he comes upon a heart that loves peace, truth and righteousness! What happens when God finds a heart that swells with love for him, that seeks to learn about him and to share such knowledge with others? Jehovah tells us that he takes note of those who tell others about him. He even has "a book of remembrance" for all "those in fear of Jehovah and for those thinking upon his name." (Malachi 3:16) Such qualities are precious to him.

What are some good works that Jehovah values? Certainly our efforts to imitate his Son, Jesus Christ. ( 1 Peter 2:21) One vital work that God values is the spreading of the good news of his Kingdom. At Romans 10:15, we read: "How comely are the feet of those who declare good news of of good things!" We may not normally think of our lowly feet as being "comely," or beautiful. But here they represent the efforts Jehovah's servants make in preaching the good news. All such efforts are beautiful and precious in his eyes. - Matthew 24:14; 28:19, 20.

Jehovah, also values our endurance. (Matthew 24:13) Remember, Satan wants you to turn your back on Jehovah. Each day that you remain loyal to Jehovah is another day that you have helped to furnish a reply to Satan's taunts. (Proverbs 27:11) Sometimes endurance is not easy matter. Health problems, financial woes, emotional distress and other obstacles can make each passing day a trail. Postponed expectations can prove discouraging too. (Proverbs 13:12) Endurance in the face of such challenges is all the more precious to Jehovah. that is why King David asked Jehovah to store up his tears in a "skin bottle," adding confidently: "Are they not in your book?" (Psalm 56:8) Yes, Jehovah treasures up and remembers all the tears and suffering we endure while maintaining our loyalty to him. They are too precious in his eyes.

Now, the self-condemning heart may resist such evidence of our value in the eyes of God. It may insistently whisper: ' But there are so many others who are more exemplary than I am. How disappointed Jehovah does not compare nor is he rigid or harsh in his thinking. (Galatians 6:4) It is with great subtlety that he reads our hearts, and he values the good-even small measures of it.

Next time: Jehovah Sifts The Good From The Bad

Draw Close To Jehovah, 2002