'O GOD SEND OUT YOUR LIGHT'

Be Willing To Adjust Your Viewpoint

Anyone who wishes to come to a knowledge of the truth must be willing to bring  "every thought into captivity to make it obedient to the Christ."  (2 Corinthians 10:5) That is not always easy, especially when viewpoints are strongly entrenched.  For example, before learning God's truth, you may have enjoyed celebrating certain religious holidays with your family.  After you began to study the Bible, you realized that these celebrations are actually of pagan origin. At first, you may have been reluctant to apply what you were learning.  Finally, however, love for God proved to be stronger than religious sentiment, and you stopped engaging  in celebrations that displease God ( This was me at first) Has not Jehovah blessed  your decision? -Compare Hebrews 11:25.

We always benefit by doing things God's way.  (Isaiah 48:17, 18)  So when our view of a Bible passage is clarified, let us rejoice in advancing truth!   Really, our continuing to be enlightened confirms that we are on the right path.  It is "the path of the righteous ones,"   which  "is like the bright light that is getting lighter ad lighter until the day is firmly established."  (Proverbs 4:18) True, at present we see some aspects of God's purpose "in hazy outline."  But when God's due time arrives, we will see the truth in all its beauty,  (much like when you pray for something, not stupid stuff like a mink coat etc.; God answers prayers in his due time, when he knows we need it the most, been there, I know; he wants to see how strong our faith is in him)  provided that our feet have remained  firmly planted on "the path.  In the meantime, may we exult in the truths that Jehovah has made plain, awaiting enlightenment on those that are not yet clearly understood.

How can we demonstrate our love for the light in a practical way?  One way is by reading God's Word regularly-daily if possible. Are you following a regular program of Bible reading?  The Watchtower and Awake? magazines also furnish us with an abundance of wholesome spiritual food to enjoy.  Consider, too, the books, brochures and other publications that have been prepared for our benefit.(Meaning the ones Jehovah's Witnesses puts out; because other publications may not be up to God's standards and would  lead you astray from the truth. Jehovah's Witnesses comes  the closes to preaching the truth, straight from the Bible, I read  the Bible, which is how I know)   And what about the encouraging reports of the Kingdom-preaching activities that are  published in the Yearbook of Jehovah's Witnesses?

Yes, Jehovah has in a wonderful way answered the prayer expressed at Psalm 43:3. At the  end of that verse, we read:  "May [your light and truth] bring me to your holy mountain and to your grand tabernacle."  Do you look forward to worshiping Jehovah, along with a multitude of others?  The spiritual instruction presented at our meetings is an important way that Jehovah provides enlightenment today.  What can we do to deepen  our appreciation for Christian meetings?  We invite you to consider this subject prayerfully in the following article.

Next time: HOW JEHOVAH IS LEADING US

Watchtower, 2000