JEHOVAH EMPOWERS THE TIRED ONE

Strengthened by Our Field Ministry

Regular  participation in the Kingdom preaching work strengthens us spiritually.  Such activity helps us to focus on God's Kingdom and to keep eternity and its blessed prospects in view.  (Jude 20, 21)  The Scriptural promises that we talk about in our ministry give us hope and can make us as resolute as the prophet Micah, who said:  "We . . .shall walk in the name of Jehovah our God to time indefinite, even forever." -Micah 4>5.

Our own relationship with Jehovah is strengthened as we make greater use of the Scriptures in teaching others.  For example, when conducting home Bible studies with the help of the book Knowledge That Leads to Everlasting life, it is wise to read and discuss a number of the cited scriptures.  This helps the student and strengthens our own spiritual comprehension.  If a student has trouble understanding a Biblical concept or an illustration, more than one session of study can be used to cover a single chapter in the Knowledge book.  How glad we are  to prepare well and make an extra effort to help others draw close to God!

Each year, the Knowledge book is being used effectively to help thousands to become Jehovah's dedicated servants, and this includes many, who have no Bible background.  For instance, when he was a child, a Hindu man in Sri Lanka overheard a Witness talk about Paradise.  Some years later he approached her, and soon her husband started a Bible study with him.  In fact, the young man came for a study daily, and the Knowledge book was completed in a relatively short time.  He began to attend all the meetings, cut ties with his former religion, and became a Kingdom publisher.  When he was baptized, he was already conducting a home Bible study with a personal acquaintance.

Seeking first the Kingdom brings us strengthening  joy.  (Matthew 6:33)  Though we experience various trials, we continue happily and zealously proclaiming the good news  ( Titus 2:14)  Many of us are meeting the requirements for full-time pioneer service, and some are serving where the need for evangelizers is greater.  Whether we joyfully promote Kingdom interests in these or other ways, we are confident that Jehovah will not forget our work and the love we show for his name. -Hebrews 6:10-12.

Next time: Carry On In Jehovah's Strength

Watchtower, 2000