PRAY FOR COURAGE

 At times, we experience fear of man or fear of rejection. How can we overcome that challenge? Consider the prayer of the apostles when they were ordered not to preach. Rather than give in to fear, they asked Jehovah to help them "to keep speaking [his] word with all boldness." Jehovah immediately answered their prayer.  (Acts 4:18, 29, 31) If fear of man affects us sometimes, we too should pray for Jehovah's help to conquer your fear of man with your love for people.

Jehovah has appointed us to be his Witnesses, and he promises to help us be courageous. (Read Isaiah 43:10-12) Consider just four ways that he does that. First, Jesus is with us whenever we preach the good news. (Matthew 28:18-20) Second, Jehovah has appointed angels to help us. (Revelation 14:6) Third, Jehovah hs given us his holy spirit as a help; to bring back to our minds the things we have learned. (John 14L25, 26) Fourth, Jehovah has provided brothers and sisters to accompany us. With Jehovah's backing and the support of our loving brotherhood, we have everything we need to be successful. 

Next time: BE FLEXIBLE, AND HAVE THE PROPHER VIEWPOINT

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