The Great Crowd of Other Sheep Praises God and Christ - THANK JEHOVAH FOR THE HOPE HE HAS GIVEN YOU

 

The difference between the anointed and the other sheep is not their value to God.  Both groups are equally precious to him.  After all, he paid the same price, the life of his dear So, to purchase both the anointed and the other sheep.  The difference between the two groups  is that they have different hopes.  Both groups must remain loyal to God and Christ.  (Psalm 31:23) And remember, God's spirit can work with equal force on all of us.  This means that Jehovah supplies his holy spirit to each individual according to what is needed.

Anointed Christians  are not born with the heavenly hope. It has to be implanted in thier heart by God.  They think about their hope, pray about it, and are eager to receive their reward in heaven.  They cannnot even imagine what their spiritual body will be like.  (Philippians 3:20, 21; 1 John 3:2) Even so, they look forward to meeting Jehovah, Jesus, the angels, and te rest of the anointed.  They long to take their place among them in the heavenly Kingdom.

The other sheep cherish the hope that comes naturally to humans. the prostpect of living forever on earth. (Ecclesiastes 3:11)  They look forward to the day when they can turn the entire planet into a paradise.  They yearn for the day.  They yearn for the day when they can build their houses, plant their gardens, and raise their children in perfect health.  (Isaiah 65:21-23)  They look forward to exploring the earth-its mountains, forests, and seras-and to studyt Jehovah's abundant creation. Above all, they are thrilled to know that their bond with Jehovah will grow ever stronger and closer.  

Jehovah has given each of his dedicated servants a wonderful hope for the future.  (Jeremiah 29:11)  The Memorial of Christ's death gives each of us a grand opportunity to praise God and Christ for what they have done for us so that we ca enjoy unending life.  The Memorial is without question thmost important occasion for true Christians to meet together. It will be held after sundown on Saturday March 27,  2021.  This year many will be able to attend this important occasion in relative freedon.  Others will attend despite opposition.  Some will face the challege of commemorating this occasion while in prison. As Jehovah, Jesus, abd the heavenly part of God's family look on, may every congregation, group, and individual have wonderful Memorial observance! 

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