Doers of GOD"S WORD Find Happiness

Day One-Not Forgetting Jehovah's Doings

In the opening talk, the chairman invited the audience to experience the blessings that come from unified worship of Jehovah at conventions.  All in attendance were assured that their faith would be increased and that their personal relationship with Jehovah would be strengthened.

"The happy God" knows what we need for our individual happiness.  ( 1 Timothy 1:11) Thus, the talk "Doing God's Will Brings Happiness" stressed that Jehovah's Word, the Bible, outlines the best way of living.  (John 13:`17)  A number of interviews with longtime Witnesses of Jehovah showed how doing God's will under varied circumstances adds meaning to our lives.  The next talk, "Become Radiant Over the Goodness of Jehovah," emphasized that, as "imitators of God," Christians want to produce "every sort of goodness" in their lives.  (Ephesians 5:1, 9) One outstanding way to do this is by preaching the good news and making disciples. -Psalms 145:7.

The discussion "Continue Steadfast as Seeing the One  Who Is Invisible" showed how strong faith helps us to "see" the invisible God. The speaker described how spiritual people are aware of God's qualities, including his ability to know even what we think.  (Proverbs 5:21) Those interviewed related the steps they have taken in order to develop stronger faith and put spiritual interests first in their lives. 

The morning session ended with the keynote address "Praise Jehovah-The Doer of Wonderful Things."  It helped the audience appreciate that the more we learn about Jehovah, the reasons we find to praise him as the Doer of wonderful things. The speaker said:  "As we contemplate God's marvelous works of creation along with all the wonderful things he is doing for us right now, heartfelt appreciation moves us to praise him. As we meditate on the miraculous things he has done in behalf of his people in times past, we want to praise him.  and as we contemplate the promises of wonderful things Jehovah will yet do, we also search for ways to express appreciation."

Next time:Conclusion of Day One-Not Forgetting Jehovah's Doings

The Watchtower, 2001