Thursday, February 25 I live because of the Father.​—John 6:57.

[Áine]

Thursday, February 25

I live because of the Father.—John 6:57.

 

Jesus acknowledged that his Father was the Source and Sustainer of his life when he stated the above. Jesus completely trusted in his Father, and Jehovah supplied his physical needs. Most important, Jehovah cared for Jesus spiritually. (Matt. 4:4) Jehovah also provides for our spiritual needs. Through his Word, he has revealed the truth about himself, his purpose, the meaning of life, and the future. He showed us personal attention when we first learned the truth, using our parents or another teacher to help us come to know him. And we continue to receive kind assistance from loving congregation elders and other mature brothers and sisters. In addition, Jehovah instructs us through our congregation meetings, where we learn alongside our spiritual family. In these and other ways, Jehovah shows his fatherly interest in all of us.—Ps. 32:8. w20.02 3 ¶8; 5 ¶13

[bear_about]

Absolutely fantastic WT article, always worth reading through the reminders that Jehovah loves us so much. 

[Alexa]

Jehovah is our heavenly Father. He is showing his interest on us by providing our physical and spiritual needs.

[Seabriar]

The concluding cite is to Jehovah's loving reassurance at Psalms 32:8, "I will give you advice with my eye upon you," was followed by the entreaty in the succeeding verse, "Do not become like a horse or a mule, without understanding.." 

 

Therefore, it is incumbent upon us to remove mule-like stubbornness and prepare our hearts to accept the loving advice Jehovah offers, although it may run counter to our prior experience or expectations. Ps. 32: 9 references Jeremiah 8:6, "no man asked, ‘What have I done?’ Each one (is) returning to the popular course.."

 

Jehovah is listening for earnest entreaties, devoid of self-justification: " I just did what so-n-so told me to do" or "everyone else did it."  Adam blamed another, as well. 

 

Early Christians, Peter and Paul, didn't succeed when they took short-sighted shortcuts for the sake of  expediency. Gal 2:12-14,  Acts15:39.  Blessings did result from difficult personal adjustments that later enabled them to go the entire distance as future foundation stones of Heavenly Jerusalem. Jesus' insightful counsel was that true divine "wisdom is known by all its children." Luke 7:35 Compare Jude 12b and Ps. 1:3.

 

 

 

 

 

[Sister Twister]

18 minutes ago, Seabriar said:

The concluding cite is to Jehovah's loving reassurance at Psalms 32:8, "I will give you advice with my eye upon you," was followed by the entreaty in the succeeding verse, "Do not become like a horse or a mule, without understanding.." 

 

Therefore, it is incumbent upon us to remove mule-like stubbornness and prepare our hearts to accept the loving advice Jehovah offers, although it may run counter to our prior experience or expectations. Ps. 32: 9 references Jeremiah 8:6, "no man asked, ‘What have I done?’ Each one (is) returning to the popular course.."

 

Jehovah is listening for earnest entreaties, devoid of self-justification: " I just did what so-n-so told me to do" or "everyone else did it."  Adam blamed another, as well. 

 

Early Christians, Peter and Paul, didn't succeed when they took short-sighted shortcuts for the sake of  expediency. Gal 2:12-14,  Acts15:39.  Blessings did result from difficult personal adjustments that later enabled them to go the entire distance as future foundation stones of Heavenly Jerusalem. Jesus' insightful counsel was that true divine "wisdom is known by all its children." Luke 7:35 Compare Jude 12b and Ps. 1:3.

 

 

 

 

 

Thank you for this , such a lot of insight really made me think.

[Vinnie]

Jehovah is a giver, he gives, gives, gives. He gives his love, time, attention, wisdom, knowledge...And what does he ask back?  Just to acknowledge him and imitate him and be like him towards one another.