Conclusion of Learn to Be Content

Christian meetings are also  a sacred provision not to be taken lightly. At our meetings, we receive vital instruction and enjoy  needed fellowship.  At meetings we can also make public expression of our faith and hope by commenting regularly and by sharing in the program in other ways. (Hebrews 10:23-25) Our meetings are indeed a provision to be cherished!

Michael, mentioned earlier, valued these blessings highly and appreciated them deeply.  But his disappointment at not being able to serve as elder pushed his appreciation for them into the background temporarily.  By refocusing on them, he was able to regain his equilibrium  and patiently wait on Jehovah. 

Rather than feeling discontent because of not having a certain privilege,w e do well to reexamine the ways that Jehovah is blessing us, as did the psalmist.  If we fail to see much, we need to loo again,asking Jehovah to open our eyes to see our privileges and the ways that he is blessing us and using us to his praise.-Proverbs 10:22. 

It is also important to realize that special privileges, such as the office of overseer, call for specific qualifications.  (1 Timothy 3:1-7; Titus 1:5-9) So we need  to examine ourselves , looking for any ares where improvement is needed and then make earnest efforts to improve. -1 Timothy 4:12-15. 

Next time: Do Not Become Discouraged

From the Watchtower magazine, 1997