Give Thanks to Jehovah and Be Blessed

"AS FOR ME, I WILL EXULT IN JEHOVAH"

Throughout history,  Jehovah's people have rejoiced in their blessings. For example, after being delivered from Pharaoh and his armies at the Red Sea, the Israelites expressed their joy in songs of praise and thanksgiving.  (Exodus 15:1-21) Today, among our most  treasured blessings is our sure hope of deliverance from everything that causes  us pain and distress. (Psalm 37:9-11; Isaiah  25:8; 33:24)  Imagine how we will feel when Jehovah crushes all his enemies and welcomes us into a new world of peace and righteousness. What a day for thanksgiving that will be!-Revelation 20:1-3; 21:3, 4. 

We look forward to receiving countless spiritual blessings from Jehovah during  2015.  Of course, we may also experience some trials. Whatever may come, we know that Jehovah will never abandon us.  (Deuteronomy 31:8; Psalm 9:9, 10) He will continue to provide everything we need to serve him faithfully. Therefore, may we be determined to maintain a spirit like that of the prophet Habakkuk, who said:  "Although the fig tree may not blossom, and there may be no fruit on the vines; although the olive crop may fail, and the fields may  produce no food; although the flock may disappear from the pen, and there may be no cattle in the stalls; yet, as for me, I will exult in Jehovah; I will be joyful in the God of my salvation." (Habakkuk 3:17, 18)  Yes, throughout  the coming year, may we reflect joyfully on our blessings and be moved to follow the admonition of our 2015 year-text: "Give thanks to Jehovah, for he is good." -Psalm 106:1. 

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From the Watchtower magazine, 2015