Thursday, May 18 It is because of Jehovah’s loyal love that we have not come to our finish, for his mercies never end.​—Lam. 3:22.

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Thursday, May 18

It is because of Jehovah’s loyal love that we have not come to our finish, for his mercies never end.—Lam. 3:22.

 

When facing a trial, we can be sure that Jehovah will act in our behalf by giving us the support we need to keep our integrity. (2 Cor. 4:7-9) We can have confidence that Jehovah’s loyal love will indeed rest on us because, as the psalmist assured us, “the eye of Jehovah watches over those fearing him, those waiting for his loyal love.” (Ps. 33:18-22) Before we began serving Jehovah, we received the love that God shows to mankind in general. As his worshippers, however, we also benefit from his loyal love. Moved by that love, Jehovah embraces us with his protective arms. He will always keep us close to him and will fulfill his purpose regarding us. He wants us to succeed! (Ps. 46:1, 2, 7) Therefore, no matter what trial we may face, Jehovah will give us the strength we need in order to keep our integrity. w21.11 7 ¶17-18

 

[Watching and Waiting]

This dovetails beautifully with the Congregation Bible Study videos for this week, particularly Brother Avenge Nsilu.

 

I appreciated how his neutrality did not shelter him or his family from difficulties and suffering, but he was successful in upholding his neutrality and in his words, "Jehovah has blessed me because I am still in the truth.  All this time, he has blessed me."

 

He felt embraced by Jehovah's protective arms, as the text discusses.  Beautiful. 🥰