Sunday, October 10 I am sending you out as sheep among wolves.​—Matt. 10:16.

[Áine]

Sunday, October 10

I am sending you out as sheep among wolves.—Matt. 10:16.

 

Many of our brothers and sisters live in countries where they cannot preach openly or from door to door, so they find other ways to declare the good news. (Matt. 10:17-20) In one such country, a circuit overseer suggested that each publisher cover his own preaching “territory” made up of relatives, neighbors, schoolmates, workmates, and acquaintances. Within two years, the number of congregations in that circuit increased significantly. We may not live in a country where we cannot preach openly. However, we can learn a valuable lesson from the example of our resourceful brothers and sisters: Always look for ways to have a full share in the ministry, confident that Jehovah will give you the power you need to overcome any obstacle. (Phil. 2:13) At this momentous time, may we make sure of the more important things, be flawless, avoid stumbling others, and bear righteous fruit. Then we will abound in love and bring honor to our caring Father, Jehovah. w19.08 13 ¶17-18

[Vinnie]

Even though we are described as sheep, a docile and dependent animal, we are given the tools to be resourceful and cautious and diligent and determined. We are God's fellow workers and gladly do all what we can with what we have.