BUYING OUT TIME FOR READING AND STUDY

"Food Supplies at the Proper Time

Even as regular eating habits contribute to good physical health, a regular schedule for study and Bible reading is conductive to good spiritual health. In Luke's Gospel, we read Jesus' words: "Who really is the faithful steward, the discreet one, whom his master will appoint over his body of attendants to keep giving them their measure of food supplies at the proper time?" (Luke 12:42) For over 120 years now, spiritual "food supplies at the proper time" have been provided in The Watchtower, as well as in other Bible-based publications.

Note the expression "at the proper time." At the right moment, our "Grand Instructor," Jehovah, by means of his Son and the slave class, has guided his people in matters of doctrine and conduct. It has been as if we collectively have heard a voice saying to us: "This is the way. Walk in it, you people,' in case you people should go to the right or to the left." (Isaiah 31:20, 21) Moreover, when individuals attentively read the Bible and all the Bible publications, they frequently have the feeling that thoughts expressed therein are directed specially to them. Yes, godly counsel and direction will come at the proper time for us, enabling us to resist temptation or make a wise decision.

Next time: Develop Good Feeding Habits

Watchtower, 2000