How Jehovah Helps Us Carry Out Our Ministry - SENT BY JEHOVAH - TODAY

 We too derive strength from knowing that we have been sent by Jehovah. He honors us by calling us his "witnesses." (Isaiah 43:10) What a grand privilege that is!  Just as Jehovah urged Ezekiel:  "Do not be afraid," Jehovah urges us: "Do not be in dread." Why is there no reason to fear our opposers? Like Ezekiel, we sent by Jehovah and have His backing. - Read ISAIAH 44:8. 

Jehovah assures us of his support.  For example, just before Jehovah stated:  "You are my witnesses," he said:  When you pass through the waters, I will be with you, and through the rivers, they will not flood over you."  When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched, nor will the flame singe you." (Isaiah 43:2) As we carry out our ministry, we sometimes encounter flood-like obstacles and face fire-like trials. Even so, with Jehovah's help we keep preaching.  (Isaiah 41:13)As in Ezekiel's day, most people today reject the messages, We keep in mind that their rejection does not mean we have failed as God's Witnesses. We draw comfort and strength from knowing that Jehovah is pleased when we faithfully continue to declare his message.  The apostle Paul stated: "Each person will receive his own reward according to his own work." (1 Corinthians 3:8; 4:1, 2)  One longtime pioneer sister says: "It gives me joy to know that Jehovah rewards our efforts.

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