CHARACTERISTICS OF THOSE IN THE SPIRITUAL PARADISE

 Healthy and refreshed. Isaiah's prophecy draws a vivid contrast between what life is like for those inside the spiritual paradise and what life is like outside. (Read Isaiah 65:13.) Jehovah abundantly satisfies the spiritual needs o his worshippers. We have his holy spirit, his written Word, and ample spiritual food so that we can "eat, . . .drink, . . .[and] rejoice." (Compare Revelation 22:17.) In sharp contrast, those who are outside the spiritual paradise "go hungry . . . , go thirsty , , , , [and] suffer shame." Their spiritual needs are not being satisfied. - AMOS 8:11.

In his prophecy, Joel used such staples of life as grain, wine, and olive oil to show that Jehovah generously supplies His people with what they need, including spiritual food. (Joel 2:21-24) He does so through the Bible and our Bible-based publications, our website, as well as our meetings, assemblies, and conventions. We can partake of spiritual provisions every day, and as a result, we feel healthier and more refreshed.  

Happy and content. God's people can "shout joyfully" because their heart overflows with appreciation. (Read Isaiah 65:14.) The upbuilding truths and comforting promises in God's Word and our solid hope based on Christ's ransom sacrifice give us a "good condition of the heart." Talking about these things with our spiritual brothers and sisters makes us truly happy! - PSALM 34:8; 133:1-3.

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