Sunday, December 5 Make sure of the more important things.​—Phil. 1:10.

[Áine]

Sunday, December 5

Make sure of the more important things.—Phil. 1:10.

 

It takes a great deal of effort to earn a living these days. Many of our brothers work long hours just to provide the necessities of life for their families. Countless others spend several hours each workday traveling to and from their place of employment. Many support themselves by doing hard physical labor. By the end of the day, these hardworking brothers and sisters are exhausted! The last thing many are inclined to do is study. The fact is, though, that we must find time to study—really study—God’s Word and our Christian publications. Our relationship with Jehovah and our everlasting life depend on it! (1 Tim. 4:15) Some rise early every day and study when their home is quiet and their mind is fresh after a night’s rest. Others set aside a few tranquil minutes at the end of the day to take in spiritual food and meditate on it. w19.05 26 ¶1-2

[Vinnie]

This system of things in this time of the end is designed to wear us down and make us feel too tired to devote to spiritual things.  We need to take needed time to refresh ourselves. The most worthwhile way is to get closer to Jehovah, our source of life and dynamic energy.