THEY OFFERED THEMSELVES WILLINGLY In New York

"A BLESSING UNTIL THERE IS NOTHING LACKING"

Most of those who have assisted with the construction work in New York could have found reasons not to volunteer. However, they put Jehovah to the test-just as he invites all of us to do: "Test me out, please, . . .to see whether I will not open to you the floodgates of the heavens and pour out on you a blessing until there is nothing lacking.." -Malachi 3:10. 

Will you too test Jehovah out and experience his rich blessing?  Prayerfully examine what you can do to have a share in the exciting work at hand, whether in New York or on other theocratic building, and see firsthand how Jehovah will reward you. -Mark 10:29, 30. 

Dale, a civil engineer, and Cathy, from Alabama, highly recommend this type of service. Volunteering at Walkill, they say: "If you have the courage to step out of your comfort zone, you will have an opportunity to see Jehovah's spirit at work."  And what is needed  for you to make yourself available?  Dale says:  "Simplify, simplify, and then simplify some more. You will never forget it!" Gary, from North Carolina, has 30 years' experience in construction management.  He and his wife, Maureen , say that one of  the blessings they are enjoying at Warwick is "meeting and working with the many wonderful brothers and sisters who have spent their life serving Jehovah at Bethel." Gary adds:  "To serve at Bethel, you need to lead a simple life, which is the best way to live through this system of things."  Jason, who worked for  an electrical contractor, and Jennifer, who worked from Illinois, say that working at Walkill on a Bethel project is "one of the closest things you can experience to new world living."  Jennifer adds:  "It is overwhelming to feel that everything  you do is appreciated by Jehovah and is an investment in the future that he is preparing for us. Jehovah sees to it that you are enriched beyond measure." 

Next time:Give Thanks to Jehovah and Be Blessed 

From the Watchtower magazine, 2015