"The Tender Compassion of Our God"- Conclusion of Jehovah's Compassion for Individuals

How, then, does Jehovah help us as individuals?  He does not necessarily remove the cause of our suffering.  But Jehovah has made abundant provisions for those who cry out to him for help.  His Word, the Bible, offers practical counsel that can make a difference.  In the congregation, Jehovah provides spiritually qualified overseers, who endeavor  to reflect his congregation in helping fellow worshipers.  (James 5: 14, 15)  As the  "Hearer of prayer" he gives "holy spirit to those asking him."  (Psalm 65:2; Luke 11:13) That spirit can infuse us with "power beyond what is normal" in order to endure until God's Kingdom removes all stressful problems.  (2 Corinthians 4:7)  Are we not grateful for all these provisions?  Let us not forget that they are expressions of Jehovah's tender compassion. 

Of course, the greatest example of Jehovah's compassion is his giving the One dearest to him as a ransom for us.  It was a loving sacrifice on Jehovah's part, and it opened the way for our salvation.  Remember, that ransom provision applies  to us personally. With good reason, Zechariah, the father of John the Baptizer, foretold that this provision magnified "the tender compassion of our God." -Luke 1:78. 

Next time: "The Tender Compassion of Our God"-When Jehovah Withholds Compassion

From the book: Draw Close to Jehovah