ANCHORED BY HOPE, IMPELLED BY LOVE

Onward to Our Destination

Our faith and love may be severely tested before we reach the new system of things.   But Jehovah has provided us with an anchor  "both sure and firm" -our wonderful hope.  (Hebrews 6:19; Romans 15:4, 13)  When we are battered by opposition or other trials, we can endure if we are securely anchored by means of our hope.  After one storm subsides but before another one breaks out, let us be determined  to fortify our hope and strengthen our faith.

Before mentioning the "anchor for the soul,"  Paul said:  "We desire each one of you to show the same industriousness [to "speed up,"]  so as to have the full assurance of the  hope down to the end,in order that you  may not become sluggish, but be imitators of  those who through faith and patience inherit the promises."  (Hebrews 6:11, 12)  Impelled by love for Jehovah and for his Son and empowered by holy spirit, let us keep the ship of our faith on course until we reach the haven of God's promised new world.

Next time:WHOLESOME COMMUNICATION-A Key to a Good Marriage

Watchtower, 2000