Older Ones-You Are An Asset to the Congregation - JEHOVAH VALUES YOUR FAITHFUL SERVICE

 The Scriptures are filled with examples of people who were limited by their circumstances, but who were loved by Jehovah. Consider Simeon, an elderly Israelite who was alive when Jesus was born. During Simeon's visits to the temple, he would likely have seen younger men caring for the essential work there. But what about Simeon himself? From a human standpoint, he could have thought that in his old age he had little value in Jehovah's eyes. But Jehovah saw things differently. He saw Simeon as "righteous and devout" and blessed him with the privilege of seeing the infant Jesus. Jehovah even used Simeon to deliver a prophecy about his future Messiah! (Luke 2:25-35) Clearly, Jehovah looked past Simeon's elderly body and saw a man with strong faith, "and holy spirit was upon him." 

You too can be assured that Jehovah values your faithful service to him despite any limitations you may have. In his eyes, a sacrifice is "especially acceptable according to what a person has, not according to what a person does not have." - 2 CORINTHIANS 8:12. 

Next time: Older Ones-You Are an Asset to the Congregation - Conclusion

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