Thursday, January 26 Seven days you will celebrate the festival to Jehovah your God in the place that Jehovah chooses.​—Deut. 16:15.

[Ella Mentry]

Thursday, January 26

Seven days you will celebrate the festival to Jehovah your God in the place that Jehovah chooses.—Deut. 16:15.

 

The ancient Israelites were told: “Three times a year, all your males should appear before Jehovah your God in the place that he chooses.” (Deut. 16:16) They had to leave their home and their crops unguarded. But Jehovah promised them: “Nobody will desire your land while you are going up to see the face of Jehovah your God.” (Ex. 34:24) With full faith in Jehovah, those God-fearing Israelites attended the yearly festivals. They could thus reap rich rewards; they broadened their understanding of God’s Law, meditated on his goodness, and enjoyed encouraging association with fellow believers. We receive similar benefits when we make sacrifices to attend Christian meetings. And think of how pleased Jehovah is when we come prepared to offer brief, meaningful comments. w22.03 22 ¶9