In What Ways Does Jehovah Love Us?

JEHOVAH LOVINGLY TEACHES US THE TRUTH

Fathers love their children and want to protect them from being misled or deceived.  Many parents, however, are unable to offer their offspring proper guidance because they themselves have rejected the standards found in God's Word.  The result is often confusion  and frustration.  (Proverbs 14:12)  Jehovah, on the other hand, is "the God of truth."  (Psalm 31:5) He loves his children and delights in letting his light  of truth shine forth to guide them in every aspect of their life, particularly in matters of worship.   (Read Psalm 43:3)  What truth has Jehovah revealed, and how does this show that he loves us? 

First of all, Jehovah reveals his personal name, which appears more times in the Bible than any other name.   In this way, Jehovah  draws close to us, letting us know him.  (James 4:8) Jehovah also reveals his qualities, the kind of God he is. While the observable universe makes manifest his power and wisdom, Jehovah also reveals through the Scriptures his justice and especially his boundless love.  (Romans 1:20) He is like a father who is not only strong and wise but also fair and loving, making it easy for his children to have a good personal relationship with him.

For our benefit, Jehovah also reveals the truth about us, that is, about our place in his overall arrangement of things. This contributes to peace and order in his universal family. From the Bible we learn that humans are not created  with the right of self-determination, to be independent of God, and that ignoring this fundamental truth will have sad consequences.  (Jeremiah 10:23) This is critically important  to our welfare. Only by recognizing God's authority can we enjoy peace and harmony.  How loving of Jehovah that he chooses to reveal this important truth! 

A loving father is deeply concerned about a future of his children, wanting them to have a real and meaningful purpose in life.  Regrettably, most people are in the dark about the future, or they spend their life pursuing goals that bring no lasting  benefits.  (Psalm 90:10) As God's children, we feel truly loved because Jehovah has promised us  wonderful future. That gives genuine meaning and purpose to our life. 

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From the Watchtower magazine