How Can We Show That We Love Jehovah?

TAKE TO HEART THE TRUTH FROM GOD

Some 3,000 years ago, King David was moved by what he saw in the visible heavens.  He wrote:  "The heavens are declaring the glory of God; the skies above proclaim the work of his hands. "  Then touched  by the wisdom of God's Law, he said:  "The law of Jehovah is perfect, restoring strength.  The reminder of Jehovah is trustworthy, making the inexperienced one wise."   What was the result of such appreciative contemplation? David continued:  "May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing to you, O Jehovah, my Rock and my Redeemer."  Clearly, a warm and intimate relationship flourished between David and his God. -Psalm 19:1, 7, 14. 

Today, we are blessed with much knowledge of Jehovah's works of creation and the outworking of his purpose.  The world promotes higher education and advanced learning.  Yet, the experience of many shows that pursuing  such things often leads to loss of faith and loss of love for God.  The Bible, however, urges us not only to love knowledge but also to acquire wisdom and understanding.  That means to learn how to use the knowledge that God has given us so that we can benefit ourselves and others.   (Proverbs 4:5-7) God's "will is that all sorts of people should be saved and come to an accurate knowledge  of truth."  (1 Timothy 2:4). We demonstrate our love for Jehovah when put our heart into telling everyone the Kingdom good news and helping people to understand God's grand purpose for mankind. -Read Psalm 66>16, 17.  

Even young ones can demonstrate their love for Jehovah showing appreciation for his spiritual provisions.  Shannon relates that when she was 11 years old, she and her 10-year-old sister attended the "Godly Devotion" District Convention with their parents.  During one session, the young ones were asked to sit in a special section.  She was a bit nervous but did so. Then she was overwhelmed when each youth was  given as a gift a beautiful book entitled Questions Young People Ask-Answers That Work.  How did it affect Shannon's feelings about Jehovah God?  She relates;  "It was then that I finally realized that Jehovah is real and that he loves me personally very, very much."  Shannon adds:  "How happy we are that our great God, Jehovah freely gives us such beautiful perfect presents!" 

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