Monday, July 19 In everything you are being enriched for every sort of generosity, which produces through us an expression of thanks to God.​—2 Cor. 9:11.

[Áine]

Monday, July 19

In everything you are being enriched for every sort of generosity, which produces through us an expression of thanks to God.—2 Cor. 9:11.

 

Jehovah used Barzillai to provide for King David. David and the people were “hungry and tired and thirsty” while fleeing from David’s son, Absalom. Along with others, Barzillai, an old man at this point, risked his life to provide for David and those with him. Barzillai did not conclude that because of his advanced age, he was no longer useful to Jehovah. Rather, he generously used what he had to help God’s servants in need. (2 Sam. 17:27-29) What is the lesson for us? Regardless of our age, Jehovah can use us to fill the needs of fellow believers, either locally or in another land, who lack basic provisions. (Prov. 3:27, 28; 19:17) Even if we cannot care for them directly, we may be able to contribute to the worldwide work so that funds are available to offer relief when and where it is needed.—2 Cor. 8:14, 15. w19.10 21 ¶6

[Vinnie]

How wonderful we feel to be blessed by Jehovah as we do all we can to be God's fellow workers even in caring for those in need. I remember many years ago that we figured we would need to pull together  and get along with one another before the great tribulation hit. But now the scope is greater and also includes our dear brothers and sisters around the world. Jehovah is doing magnificent things with "the weak things of the world" and we are delighted to be a blessing to our brothers in need and they in turn praise Jehovah  and give him glory. What a win-win situation we find ourselves in.

[Sister Twister]

Its good to think whoever we are whatever our circumstances , whatever our age we can be useful in helping and encouraging others , it can be practically but even just with kind words and support .

 

Jehovah has opened up the world to us since Covid and Vinnie has said we get encouragement and support from a worldwide brotherhood like never before , so we need to use every opportunity to keep things positive and be refreshing to others whilst we benefit from others refreshing us.

 

Satan would love to find ways to cause devisions which would be a disaster for us in these critical times.