Conclusion of Prove Yourself Ready

Jesus delighted to do Jehovah's will. (Psalm 40:8)  If we have the same attitude, we will find joy in rendering sacred service to God.  Like Jesus,we will be unselfish givers, and this will make us truly happy.  (Acts 20:5) Yes, "the joy of Jehovah is [our] stronghold."  With it, we will be better prepared for God's great day. -Nehemiah 8:10.

Fervent prayer to God helped to prepare Jesus for tests of faith. He was praying when John baptized him.  Jesus prayed for an entire night when he chose his apostles.  (Luke 6:12-16) And what Bible reader is not impressed with Jesus' heartfelt prayers on the last night of his earthly life? (Mark 14:2-42; John  17:1-26) Are you a person of prayer, as Jesus was? Approach Jehovah often, linger in prayer, seek the direction of the holy spirit, and be quick to accept that direction when it becomes evident. A strong relationship with our heavenly father is vital at this critical time when God's great day is approaching rapidly.  By all means, then, draw ever closer to Jehovah in prayer. -James 4:8. 

Concern about the sanctification of Jehovah's holy name also helped Jesus to be prepared for the trials he faced.  In fact, he taught his followers that their prayers to God should include the request:  "Let your name be sanctified."  (Matthew 6:9) If we deeply desire that Jehovah's name be sanctified, or held sacred, we will strive to avoid doing anything that would bring reproach upon it.  As a result, we will be better prepared for the great day of Jehovah.  

Next time: Should You Make Some Changes?

From the Watchtower magazine, 2007