Maintain Your Zeal for the Ministry

SET REASONABLE GOALS 

Success in our preaching work is not measured primarily in terms  of how many publications we distribute, how many Bible studies we conduct, or how many people we help to become Jehovah's servants. After all, how many people outside his immediate family did Noah help to become Jehovah's worshippers? Yet, he was certainly a successful preacher. What counts is that we serve  Jehovah faithfully.  -1 Corinthians 4:2.

Many Kingdom publishers find that in order to sustain their own enthusiasm for the preaching work, they  need to set reasonable goals. What might some of these be?  

. Establish a weekly schedule for field service and strive to stick to it.

. Offer a Bible study at every opportunity.

. If possible, read at least one scripture during each conversation with a householder. 

. Increase magazine distribution.

. Make return visits on all who listen to the Kingdom message. 

. Engage in various forms of the ministry.

. Create more opportunities to witness informally.

With Jehovah's help, seek ways to make your service rewarding and productive. When you reach your goals, you will have the joy of accomplishment and the satisfaction of knowing that you are doing all you can to preach the good news. 

True, preaching the good news can be a challenge.  Yet, there are things you can do to be a zealous Kingdom proclaimer. Enjoy an interchange of encouragement with your preaching partner, cultivate and stick to good study habits, put into practice the faithful slave's suggestions and set reasonable goals. Above all, remember that God has granted you the inestimable privilege of declaring the good news as one of his Witnesses.  (Isaiah 43:10) What joy you will experience as you continue to maintain your zeal for the ministry! 

Next time:Preparing the Nations for "the Teaching of Jehovah"

From the Watchtower magazine, 2015