Saturday, November 28 You do not know which will have success.​—Eccl. 11:6.

[Áine]

Saturday, November 28

You do not know which will have success.—Eccl. 11:6.

 

Even if it appears that the Kingdom message we preach is not reaching the hearts of people, we should not underestimate the impact of our sowing work. Granted, many people do not listen to us, but they do observe us. They notice our neat attire, polite behavior, and warm smile. In time, our conduct may help some to see that their negative views about us may not be correct after all. Sergio and Olinda, pioneers, relate: “Because of illness, we did not go to the square for a while. When we returned, passersby asked, ‘What happened? We missed you.’” Indeed, as long as we “do not let [our] hand rest” from sowing Kingdom seed, we have a valuable share in giving “a witness to all the nations.” (Matt. 24:14) Above all, we have the deep joy that comes from knowing that we have Jehovah’s approval, for he loves all those who “bear fruit with endurance”!—Luke 8:15. w18.05 16 ¶16-18

[Alexa]

We should not underestimate our role in the work of harvesting. We already plant seeds by our endurance even though we may at times it seems we're just posting or sharing photos about some news about hope in new world. The pioneers would not like to feel discouraged because of feeling our neat attire, polite behavior, and warm smile is for nothing. All of us can take some lessons from the pioneers Sergio and Olinda. They are missed by passersby when they get sick.

[bear_about]

I like to look at the example of Paul when I feel discouraged, he helped so many people become disciples and yet the people who by-rights should have been responsive (the jews) rebuffed and even persecuted him! HE DIDN'T GIVE UP! - Romans 10:2