Jairo's Eyes His Way to Serve God

A MILESTONE IN JAIRO'S LIFE

Three times a year, Jehovah's Witnesses hold assemblies and conventions, where Bible talks are presented to large audiences. Jairo always got excited during the talk that was addressed to baptism candidates. One day, when Jairo was 16, Father asked him, "Jairo, do you want to get baptized?"  At once, his decisive look at Dad's right hand revealed his desire to take that step. then Dad added,  "Have you promised God in prayer to serve him forever?"  Once again, Jairo gazed straight at Dad's right hand.  It was clear that Jairo had already dedicated his life to  Jehovah. 

After several Bible discussions, it was also clear that Jairo understood the significance of Christian baptism. So, in 2004, he answered the most important question he was ever asked. "Have you dedicated yourself to God to do his will?" Jairo answered this question by raising his eyes upward. It was his prearranged way of saying yes.  Thus, at 17, he got baptized as one of Jehovah's Witnesses. 

Next time: Jairo's Eyes His Way of Serving God -EYES FOCUSED ON THE THINGS OF GOD 

From the Watchtower magazine, 2015