Continue Appreciating the Ransom

 HOW CAN YOU DEEPEN THE RANSOM

Thank  Jehovah for the ransom.  "I think that it is important to mention the ransom each day in my prayers and to thank Jehovah for it," says an 83-year-old sister named Joanna, who lives in India.  In your private prayers, think about specific mistakes you have made during the day and then ask Jehovah for forgiveness. Of course, if you have committed a serious sin, you will also need the help of the elders.  They will listen to you and offer loving counsel  from God's Word.  They will pray  with you, asking Jehovah to continue applying the value of Jesus' sacrifice "so that you may be [spiritually]healed." - JAMES 5:14-16. 

Meditate on the ransom.  "When I read of Jesus's suffering," says a 73-year-old sister name Rajamani, "my eyes fill with teaars." You too may find it painful  to think about how God's Son suffered so much.  But the more you meditate on the sacrifice Jesus made, the deeper your love for him and for his Father will become. To help you meditate on the ransom why not make this topic a special study project? 

Teach others about the ransom.  Each  time we tell others about the ransom, our appreciation for it will grow.  We have some execellent tools to use in teaching others why Jesus had to die for us.  For example, we can use lesson 4 of the brochure Good News From God!  That lesson has the  title "Who Is Jesus Christ?"  Or we could refert to chapter 5 of the book  What Can the Bible Teach Us?  That chapter is entitled "The Ransom-God's Greatest Gift."" And each year we deepen our gratitude for the ransom by attending the Memoral of Jesus' death and by zealously inviting others to join us.  What  a privileg Jehovah has given us to teach others about his Son! 

Without a doubt, we have good reason to develop and maintain deep appreciation for the ransom. Because of the ransom, we can have a close friendship with Jehovah even though we are imperfect.  Because of the ransom, the works of the Devil will be completely broken up.  (1 John 3:8)  Because of the ransom Jehovah's original purpose for the earth will be fulfilled.  The entire planet will become a paradise.  Everyone you meet will love Jehovah and serve him.  Let us then, each day look for ways to show our appreciation for the ransom-God's greatest gift to mankind!

Next time: Jehovah Treasures You! 

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