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Some great points have been put forward here. We also understand that Jehovah granted these privileged ones of the 144,000 immortality at the point of their being raised to heaven. Their status, as we understand it, means that they are fully spirit creatures, since there is no aspect of a physical being about them; all of that has been cast off. When Jesus re-appeared, after his resurrection, he was no longer able to die any more, so Jehovah had made possible for him to take on flesh, temporarily, to prove his resurrection and establish the firm basis for the ransom provision. We know as Jesus himself said "with God all things are possible.” (Matt 19:26), so maybe in the fullness of time, things that seem impossible now may be looked at differently then.

I don't think they would lose immortality by reappearing on earth, but I agree with the rest. It would also open up other questions. Like, would they be allowed to get married? Jesus said that they were as the angels, who don't marry. Would it be as inappropriate for the anointed to live as humans again as it was for the demons? Possibly. But maybe visits would be acceptable.

For those of us with the earthly hope, it might seem a little sad especially if we are separated from a loved one who has the heavenly hope. Like brother Lance said, we will not be separated like we are today. We cannot understand the thoughts and feelings of the anointed and how they must long to be united with Jesus and their brothers. They will have the greatest privilege of being in the presence of Jehovah himself. I have a hard time fathoming what that would be like but i imagine once you have experienced the gloriousness of a close bond with Jesus and your 144,000 brothers and Jehovah himself, where else would you want to reside forever? I cannot imagine any one of them wanting to return to earth to live as a human especially after receiving the gift of immortality which shows how much trust Jehovah has shown in them. To accept such a gift and then want to return it so to speak would show a lack of gratitude.

While preparing for the Watchtower study this week, I looked at a question from readers in this issue of the Watchtower (for February), and the last paragraph caught my attention here: In the meantime, what matters most is, not the timing of the future proclamation of “peace and security,” but our standing before God. We must “stay awake and keep our senses,” so that we may be fully prepared no matter how events unfold.—1 Thess. 5:6.

What if it made you discontent with living on earth?

Imagine this… you look at your watch — and immediately realize: The hands are running wrong. The time just isn’t right. What would you do? Would you just adjust the hands a little… or would you think: “Maybe something is wrong with the whole watch”? A man comes to a watchmaker. He puts two hands on the table and says: “They’ve been showing the wrong time for weeks. Fix them!” The watchmaker asks: “Where is the watch?” “At home,” says the man. The watchmaker calmly replies: “Without the watch, I can’t help you.” The man gets upset: “The watch is fine! Only the hands are broken!” And angrily, he walks away. A bit strange, right? But… if we’re honest… we sometimes behave very similarly. We may notice: “Something in my life isn’t right.” Then we try… to be a little kinder, a little more patient, a little “better.” We adjust… the hands. But Jehovah looks deeper. In Jeremiah 17:9,10 it says: “The heart is more treacherous than anything else… I, Jehovah, search the heart.” That means: The real problem is often not on the outside… but on the inside. Maybe someone has tried many times to change… and realized: “I just can’t do it permanently.” Why? Because they try to correct only the behavior… but the heart remains unchanged. And this is exactly where Jehovah is so loving. He does not say: “Make yourself perfect.” He says: “Give me your heart.” Like a skilled watchmaker, he doesn’t just want the hands… but the whole “watch.” He wants to cleanse, heal, and realign our inner self. Maybe you’re thinking today: “I’ve already tried so much…” Then this might be the key: Not just working on the “hands”… but giving everything to Jehovah. Open. Honest. Completely. The next time you look at a watch… remember: It’s not enough for the hands to look good. What really matters is… that the watch works properly inside. And Jehovah… he can change your heart so that your whole life runs “right” again. If you let him.

That would be incredible!

What do I think .. I think.😎 I’ve always appreciated how clearly the Scriptures describe the hope of the 144,000. Their home, identity, and assignment remain heavenly forever. But at the same time, Jehovah has always been able to bridge the gap between the heavenly and earthly families whenever he chooses. Nothing limits him. And whatever Jehovah arranges for eternity will leave no one, heavenly or earthly, feeling distant, deprived, or wishing for something different. I often think of how Adam spoke with Jehovah “in the breezy part of the day” (Gen. 3:8). That shows how close the heavenly and earthly families were meant to be. There’s also the precedent of angels visiting numerous Bible characters in fully human form ..Abraham, Lot, Gideon, Manoah, and others. Those were temporary materializations, not a return to human life, but they show that such interaction is completely within Jehovah’s power. And look at Jesus. Even though he is now at Jehovah’s right hand, he is deeply connected to this earth and to the people he loved …including close friends like John the Baptist. His affection didn’t disappear when he returned to heaven. So will the heavenly and earthly families be deeply connected forever? Absolutely …. more than we can ever imagine. We are one family. A scripture that really captures this is 1 Corinthians 15:28: “But when all things will have been subjected to him, then the Son himself will also subject himself to the One who subjected all things to him, that God may be all things to everyone.” That’s the moment when the entire universe ..heaven and earth…. is perfectly united under Jehovah’s sovereignty. I can imagine a family reunion where every relationship is healed, every misunderstanding is gone, and every member feels completely connected, understood, and loved. Now magnify that to a cosmic universal scale. Mind blowing. As a side point, a close friend of mine Chris Tyler was of the anointed. She once told me that when the resurrection comes, she was going to ask Jehovah to be present when her daughter is raised. To me, that was a pretty good ask. .. it simply reflected the depth of love and connection that will always exist in Jehovah’s family. Just as Jehovah was involved with his sons resurrection .. a special time.

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I wouldn’t be surprised, we are at already at record breaking wildfires worldwide this year comparing to any other year. https://ourworldindata.org/grapher/cumulative-area-burnt-by-wildfires-by-week?time=1..52&tab=line

Hello again friends, My name is David Michael Selent, and I’ve been one of Jehovah’s Witnesses for most of my life. I was baptized on October 20, 1989, and I currently attend the Jensen Beach Congregation in Florida. I’ve been married for 10 years to my beautiful wife, Gwen, and she’s been serving as a regular pioneer for the past 10 years. We’re both so grateful to be in the truth together, and we truly love Jehovah and the worldwide brotherhood. Besides serving Jehovah, one of my biggest passions has always been music. Over time, I started writing and performing my own original songs, and eventually I formed a group called the DMS BAND—“Great Sound. Better Message.” It’s made up of close friends and fellow believers who all share the same love for Jehovah and for music. What makes the group special is that we all bring something different—different talents, different voices, and different instruments. But what unites us is our desire to create music that is clean, wholesome, and spiritually upbuilding. We write music in a wide variety of styles—Rock, Country, Blues, Jazz, Pop, Reggae, Easy Listening—because I wanted there to be something that could reach everyone. The idea really came from noticing how so much music today has great sound, but the lyrics can be negative or even harmful. I wanted to create something different—music that still sounds modern and enjoyable, but with positive, encouraging, and faith-based messages. While our music is primarily created with Jehovah’s Witnesses in mind, it’s really for anyone who wants a break from the world’s music and would rather listen to something that builds them up instead of tearing them down. Another thing that’s very important to us is giving back. With every song download, half of the profits go to support the worldwide work, which means anyone who supports the music is also helping in that way. We were also able to donate one of our original songs to the branch for possible use in an original song and video, which was a real privilege for us. At the end of the day, our main goal is simple—to serve Jehovah, share His Kingdom message, and do whatever we can to help others come to know the truth. We truly hope that if you hear our music, it encourages you and brings you joy. And if you enjoy it, feel free to share it with others. Below is a preview video of my first song GOALS! (14 Version Album) This is our full 14-version album featuring fourteen completely different and unique interpretations of the same song. While the lyrics remain the same, each version has its own distinct style, beat, genre, lead vocals, and melody. We have a talented variety of Male & Female lead vocals and even a duet in this version In many ways, owning this complete 14-version album is like listening to a full album of 14 different songs, all built around one central theme. Be sure to listen to all of the versions so you can get a feel for each style and decide which ones you’d like to have. Moderator's note: Link has been removed since it points to a website where the music is for sale - not a free download. This GOALS! Album features a variety of genres such as Country, Pop, Rock, Indie, Soft Rock, Adult Contemporary, Acoustic Soul, and Soft Rock Ballads GOALS! (Full 14 Version Album) Preview

This. What a wild experience! 🤪🥰

Visit as "being transformed into a spirit to really be "there"" or just "visit in a vision like all the prophets" ? I think the vision thing could happen very quickly in the New World. But being changed into a spirit to go up there, woooahh... That would be nice

Scientists are saying we are getting a Super El Nino this year... summer will be hot

Hello everyone, Here’s something else I’ve been thinking about and wanted to get your thoughts on… After the 1,000-year reign is completed, do you think it would ever be possible, if Jehovah would allow it, for the 144,000 to return to the earth—if they wanted to? I know the Bible explains their role and hope very clearly, so I’m not questioning that at all. This is more just one of those “what if” thoughts when you think about the future and how long eternity really is. Once everything is fulfilled and complete, could there ever be a time where something like that might happen? Or will their role and place always remain strictly in heaven? It’s interesting to think about, especially when you consider how much we don’t know about what Jehovah may have in store beyond what’s been revealed. Just one of those thoughts that makes you reflect on how incredible the future will be. What do you think?

Sometimes we make mistakes, yes. Even when we try hard, something can go wrong. But we must remember — we are not walking alone. Jehovah sees everything, but He is not only watching to see us fail. He is watching to help us stand again. And Jesus is like an older brother who does not turn away when we feel ashamed. He stays there, speaking for us, supporting us. So when guilt feels heavy and you want to hide — that is the time to go closer, not run away.

Thanks so much Darren! I guess my mind just went blank. That big button is as plain as day!

Saturday, April 18 If anyone does commit a sin, we have a helper.—1 John 2:1. The most important decision that any person can make is the decision to dedicate himself to Jehovah and to become part of His family of worshippers. Jehovah desires everyone to do so. Why? He wants them to enjoy a friendship with him and to live forever. (Deut. 30:19, 20; Gal. 6:7, 8) However, Jehovah does not force anyone to serve him. He allows each individual to decide what he will do. What if a baptized Christian breaks God’s law, committing a serious sin? If he does not repent, he must be removed from the congregation. (1 Cor. 5:13) Yet, even then, Jehovah fervently hopes that the wrongdoer will return to Him. In fact, that is an important reason why he provided the ransom—to make forgiveness possible for repentant sinners. Our loving God warmly appeals to wrongdoers, urging them to repent.—Zech. 1:3; Rom. 2:4; Jas. 4:8. w24.08 14 ¶1-2

What if Jehovah showed it to you in a vision? I hope that Jesus, the 144,000 and angels are allowed to come to earth and visit...

Of course I would want It can if Jehovah wills it

https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/nearly-70-georgia-now-extreme-drought-conditions/6VY5NKQVAFEOBBPPZ4VNK5WMQ4/ 70% of the state I live in is now experiencing severe drought. There also have been several proposed data centers to be built in various cities in Georgia. However, the state apparently does not have the means or resources to handle these data centers. I wonder if we will start seeing wildfires similar to those in California.

Our physical bodies can’t endure spiritual world. Plus, I can’t miss a day without my chocolate too.