Saturday, April 4 ~ Father, glorify your name.​—John 12:28.

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Saturday, April 4

Father, glorify your name.—John 12:28.

 

In response, Jesus’ Father spoke from heaven: “I have glorified it and will glorify it again.” Jesus was troubled because of the great responsibility he had to remain faithful to Jehovah. Jesus was aware that he was going to suffer a brutal scourging and a cruel death. (Matt. 26:38) More than all else, Jesus wanted to glorify his Father’s name. Jesus was charged with blasphemy, and he was concerned that his death would bring reproach on God. Like Jesus, we too may be concerned about reproach brought on Jehovah’s name. Perhaps like Jesus, we are victims of unjust treatment. Or we may be disturbed by false stories that opposers spread about us. We may think about the reproach these reports bring on Jehovah’s name. At such times, Jehovah’s words are of great comfort to us. Jehovah will never fail to glorify his name.—Ps. 94:22, 23; Isa. 65:17. w19.03 11-12 ¶14-16

Memorial Bible reading: (Daytime events: Nisan 10) Mark 11:12-19