Maintain Your Zeal for the Ministry

PREACHING the good news is the most important work being done on earth today. As one of Jehovah's servants, you surely view it as an honor to participate in the disciple-making activity. You will no doubt agree, however, that pioneers and publishers occasionally face challenges in maintaining their zeal for the ministry. 

Some publishers have a hard time finding anyone to hold a conversation with in the house-to house ministry. In fact, the majority of the local residents may not be at home. When  householders are contracted, their reaction to the Kingdom message may be apathetic or even hostile. Other publishers feel overwhelmed because they have  a vast and productive field in which to preach but fear that they will never complete the task. And some members of the congregation  have been preaching for years-longer than they ever expected-and have become discouraged.

Should it surprise us that all of Jehovah's people face challenges that could dampen their  zeal for the preaching work?  No.After all, would any of us expect it to be easy for us to proclaim God's lifesaving message of truth in a world dominated by "the wicked one," Satan the Devil! -1 John 5:19. 

Whatever challenges you personally face in declaring the good news, be assured that Jehovah can help you to convince them. What, though, can you do to enhance your zeal for the Christian ministry?  Let us examine some suggestions. 

Next time: Maintain Your Zeal for the Ministry - HELP LESS EXPERIENCE ONES

From the Watchtower magazine, 2015