Thursday, January 17 ~ I do all things for the sake of the good news, in order to share it with others.​—1 Cor. 9:23.

[GrumpysWife]

Thursday, January 17

I do all things for the sake of the good news, in order to share it with others.—1 Cor. 9:23.

 

Many have found that using God’s Word in the ministry can have a profound impact on those to whom they preach. Consider an example. A brother made a return visit on an elderly gentleman who had read our magazines for a number of years. Instead of simply presenting the latest issue of The Watchtower, the brother decided to read a scripture found in that issue. He read 2 Corinthians 1:3, 4, which says: “The Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort . . . comforts us in all our trials.” The householder was so moved by those words that he asked our brother to read the scripture a second time. The man mentioned how much he and his wife needed comfort, and he now showed interest in the Bible’s message. Would you not agree that God’s Word exerts power in our ministry?—Acts 19:20. w17.09 26 ¶9-10

[Áine]

2 Cor 1:3,4 is one of my favorite scriptures, I really love the way it's applied in the text ...