Thursday, June 20 ~ Jehovah is my share . . . That is why I will show a waiting attitude for him.​—Lam. 3:24.

[GrumpysWife]

Thursday, June 20

Jehovah is my share . . . That is why I will show a waiting attitude for him.—Lam. 3:24.

 

Each one of us needs to be willing to wait, to show a patient attitude. But what will help us to do this? Pray for God’s spirit. Remember, patience is an aspect of the fruitage of the spirit. (Eph. 3:16; 6:18; 1 Thess. 5:17-19) Plead with Jehovah to help you to endure patiently. Remember, too, what helped Abraham, Joseph, and David to wait patiently for the fulfillment of Jehovah’s promises. It was their faith in Jehovah and their trust in his dealings with them. They did not focus just on themselves and their personal comfort. As we contemplate how well things worked out for them, we too will be encouraged to show a waiting attitude. So even though we face tests and trials, we are determined to show “a waiting attitude.” Yes, at times we might cry out: “How long, O Jehovah?” (Isa. 6:11) But with the strengthening power of God’s holy spirit, we can echo the words of Jeremiah in today’s text. w17.08 7 ¶18-20

[Tortuga]

The brother doing the text this morning compared the word Share to a share of stock or an investment. We dont diversify,  we are fully invested in Jehovah. Instead of leaving Jehovah when things get bad, we see it as a buying opportunity to have more shares. It was fun playing with the illustration. 

[Gary910]

It has been pointed out that Jehovah never reprimanded anyone for asking "How long?"

 

I loved today's text. So meaningful to me...

 

Remembering the patience... How it turned out well for them. Jehovah knows that I am working hard at being patient and doing my best to trust in him.