HOW JEHOVAH IS LEADING US

Let  Your Voice Be Heard

King David sang: "I will march around your altar, O Jehovah, to cause thanksgiving to be  heard aloud."  (Psalm 26:6, 7)  Meetings of Jehovah's Witnesses provide splendid opportunities for us to express our faith aloud.  One way we can do this is by sharing in congregational singing.  This is an important aspect of our worship,  (I am sorry, but if it was that important, they should be singing with a happy tone; not when  I was attending. Granted the most important thing is worshiping Jehovah, but if  you are happy in worshiping him, you should sing like it no matter what state you live in)  but it can easily be neglected.

Some children who cannot yet read memorize the lyrics of the Kingdom songs that will be  used at the meetings each week.  They are thrilled to be able to sing along with the other grown-ups.  As children grow a little older, however, they may be less inclined to join in singing Kingdom songs.  Some adults are also shy about singing at the meetings.  Yet, singing is a part of our worship,  just as the field ministry is part of our worship.  (Ephesians 5:19)  We do our best to praise Jehovah in the field ministry.  Can we not also glorify him by lifting our voices-whether melodious or not-in heartfelt songs of praise? -Hebrews 13:15.

We also bring praise to God when we make upbuilding moments during the parts of our meetings that call for audience participation.  It takes  time to ponder the deeper aspects of God's Word.  The apostle Paul, an avid student of the Scriptures, realized this.  He wrote:  "O the depth of God's riches and wisdom and knowledge!"  (Romans 11:33)  Family heads, it is vital that you help each member of your family to search into God's wisdom, as revealed in the Scriptures. Set aside some time during the family Bible study to explain difficult points and to  help your family prepare for the meetings.

If you would like to comment more frequently at meetings, why not work out in advance something you wish to say?  Nothing elaborate is necessary. An appropriate  Bible text read with conviction or a few well-chosen words spoken from the heart will be appreciated.  Some publishers ask the study conductor to reserve the first comment on a specific paragraph for them, so that they will not miss the opportunity to express their faith.

Next time: The Inexperienced Become Wise

Watchtower, 2000