Prove Yourself Trustworthy - LEARN FROM TRUSTWORTHY SERVANT OF JEHOVAH

 In 455 B.C.E., after Governor Nehemiah rebuilt the walls of Jerusalem, he looked for dependable men who would take care of the city.  Nehemiah selected, among others, the chief of the Fortress, Hananiah.  The Bible describes Hananiah as "a most trustworthy man [who]feared GOd more than many others." (Nehemiah7:2)  Love for Jehovah  and fear of displeasing him moved Hananiah to take seriously any assignment he was given.  Those qualities will also help us to be dependable in our service to God.

Note the example of Tychicus, a trusted companioun of the apostle Paul.  Whe Paul was under house arrest, he relied on Tychicus , describing him as a "faithful minister." (Ephesians 6:21, 22) Pail trusted him not only to deliver lettersto the brothers in Ephesus and  Coklossae but also to encourage and comfort them, yychicus reminds us of the faithful, reliable menwho care for our spiritual needs today. - COLOSSIANS 4:7-9.

Today we deeply appreciate our trustworthy elders and ministerial servants. Like Daniel, Hananiah, and Tychicus, they take their responsibilities seriously.  When we attend the midweek meeting, for example. we have no doubt that all the parts of the program have been assigned. And how the elders apreciate it when those assigned can be counted on to prepare and present  their parts at the meeting!  To illustrate, we do not hesitate to invite our Bible students to attend the weekend meeting, fearing that someone will have forgotten to  organize a public talk. And we trust that the literature we need for the ministry will be available. We are well cared for by these faithfuil brothers, and we thank Jehovah for them!  In what ways, though, can we prove ourselves to be trustworthy?

Next time: Prove Yourself Trustworthy - BE TRUSTWORTHY BY KEEPING A CONFIDENCE 

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