"Taste" Jehovah's Goodness - How? - HOW YOU CAN REACH OUT

Learn to rely on Jehovah. He promises to shower us with blessings when we trust in him and give him our best.   (Malachi 3:10) A sister in Columbia named Fabiola saw Jehovah fulfill this promise in her case. She want to serve as a regular pioneer soon after she got baptized .  However, her husband and three children relied on her income. So when she was eligible to retire, she prayed intensely  to Jehovah for help. She says:  "It normally takes a long time to process a pension, but mine was approved just one month after I had applied for it. It was like a miracle!"  Two months later she enrolled as a pioneer.  She is now in her 70's  and has been pioneering for over 20 years.  During that time, she has helped eight people to the point of baptism.  She says:  "Although I feel weak at times, Jehovah helps me  every day to keep my schedule.

Benefit from the examples of those who relied on Jehovah.  The Bible is filled with examples of individuals who exerted themselves  in Jehovah's service.  In many instances, those servants of Jehovah had to take the first step  before they received special blessings from Jehovah.  For example,  it was only after Abraham left his home-"although not knowing where he was going"-that Jehovah blessed him.  (Hebrews 11:8)   It was only after Jacob wrestled with the angel that he received a special blessing.  (Genesis 32:24-30)  When the nation of Israel was about to enter the Promised Land, it was  only after the priests stepped into the raging Jordan River that the people were able to cross over. - JOSHUA 3:14-16.  

You can also benefit from the examples of modern-day Witnesses who have relied on Jehovah and reached out. For instance, a brother named Payton and his wife, Diana, enjoyed reading  about brothers and sisters who had expanded their service to Jehovah, such as those described in the series "They Offered Themselves Willingly."  Payton says:  "Where we read their experiences, we felt as if we were watching someone enjoy a delicious meal.  The longer we watched , the more we wanted a 'taste  and see that Jehovah is good."  Eventually, Payton and Diana moved to serve where the need  was greater.  Have you read this series?  And have you watched the videos Witnessing in Isolated Territory-Australia and Witnessing in Isolated Territory-Ireland that are published on jw.org?  This material may help you  to look for ways that you can expand your service.  

 Choose the right association.  We are more inclined to try a new dish if we spend time with those who enjoy it.  Similarly, if we associate with those who build their life around serving Jehovah, we are more  likely to look for ways to  expand our service to God.  A couple named Kent and Veronica found that to be true.  "Our friends  and family encouraged us to try new avenues of service," says Kent.  "We realized that by associating with those who seek the Kingdom first, we gained the confidence  to try something new."  Kent and Veronica now serve as special pioneers in Serbia. 

Next time: "Taste" Jehovah's Goodness - How? - HOW YOU CAN REACH OUT - Conclusion

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