Nothing Can "Separate Us From God's Love"-What Does Jehovah See in Us?

Second, the Bible teaches us what Jehovah values in his servants.  Simply put, he delights in our good qualities and in the efforts we put forth.   King David told his son Solomon:  "All hearts Jehovah is searching, and every inclination of the thoughts he is discerning."  (1 Chronicles 28:9) As God searches through billions of human hearts in this violent, hate-filled world, how delightful he must be when he comes upon a heart that loves peace, truth, and righteousness!  What happens when God finds a heart that swells with love for him, that seeks to learn  about him and to share such knowledge with others?  Jehovah tells us that he takes note of those who tell others about him.  He even has "a book of remembrance" for all "those in fear of Jehovah and for those thinking upon his name."  (Malachi 3:16)  Such qualities are precious to him. 

What are some good works that Jehovah values?  Certainly our efforts to imitate his Son, Jesus Christ.  (1 Peter 2:21)  One vital work that God values is the spreading of the good news of his Kingdom.  At Romans 10:15, we read:  "How comely are the feet of those who declare good news of good things!"  We may not normally think of our lowly feet as being "comely," or beautiful.  But here they represent the efforts of Jehovah's servants make in preaching the good news. All such efforts are beautiful and precious in his eyes. -Matthew 24:14; 28:19, 20. 

Next time: Nothing Can "Separate Us From God's Love"-Conclusion of What Does Jehovah  See in Us? 

From the book: Draw Close to Jehovah