Wednesday, February 1 Jehovah is near to all those calling on him.​—Ps. 145:18.

[Áine]

Wednesday, February 1

Jehovah is near to all those calling on him.—Ps. 145:18.

 

Jehovah is keenly interested in the welfare of all his worshippers. He is near to each one of us, and he notices when we feel overwhelmed by discouraging feelings. (Ps. 145:18, 19) Consider how attentive Jehovah was to his prophet Elijah. That faithful man lived during a difficult time in Israel’s history. Worshippers of Jehovah were being severely persecuted, and Elijah was a special target of powerful enemies who opposed God. (1 Ki. 19:1, 2) What may also have troubled Elijah was the feeling that he was the only prophet left serving Jehovah. (1 Ki. 19:10) God quickly took note of Elijah. Jehovah sent an angel to reassure His prophet that he was not alone—that there were still many other God-fearing Israelites! (1 Ki. 19:5, 18) Jesus warmly reassured his disciples that they would gain a vast spiritual family. (Mark 10:29, 30) And Jehovah, the Head of our spiritual family, promises that he will support those who want to serve him.—Ps. 9:10. w21.06 8-9 ¶3-4

[Wayne]

We have that confidence. Jesus assured his disciples that if they would put the Kingdom first, God would support them. Matthew 6:33 ... Jesus knew that God’s promises never fail. (Isa. 55:11).