Fortifiy Your Appreciation For God's Provisions

Jesus also employed repetition. The mind, of course, may readily comprehend a certain point-a Bible principle, for example-but taking it to heart and making it part of the Christian "new personality" may take a little longer, especially if old worldly ways and attitudes are deeply entrenched. (Ephesians 4:22-24) That certainly was the case with Jesus' disciples when it came to overcoming pride and developing humility. Jesus had to teach them about humility on a number of occasions, each time, presenting the same basic point from a different angle so that it would sink in, which it eventually did. -Matthew 18:1-4; 23:11, 12; Luke 14:7-11; John 13:5, 12-17.

In modern times, Christian meetings and Watchtower publications follow Jesus' example in the well-thought-out use of repetition. So let us appreciate this as an expression of God's loving concern for us and never become weary of what we receive, as the Israelites wearied of the manna. Indeed, as we patiently apply ourselves to absorbing Jehovah's regular reminders, we will see fine fruitage in our lives. (2 Peter 3:1) Such an appreciative attitude truly shows that we are "getting the sense" of God's Word in our hearts as well as in our minds. (Matthew 13:15, 19, 23) To that end, we have a fine example in the psalmist David, who, although not having the variety of spiritual food that we receive today, described Jehovah's laws as "sweeter than honey and the flowing honey of the combs"! - Psalm 19:10.

Next time: "Manna" That Gives Everlasting Life

Watchtower, 1999