Saturday, August 26 There is more happiness in giving than there is in receiving.​—Acts 20:35.

[Áine]

Saturday, August 26

There is more happiness in giving than there is in receiving.—Acts 20:35.

 

Long ago, the Bible foretold that God’s people would “offer themselves willingly” in Jehovah’s service under the direction of his Son. (Ps. 110:3) That prophecy is certainly being fulfilled today. Each year, Jehovah’s zealous servants devote hundreds of millions of hours to the preaching work. They do so voluntarily and at their own expense. They also take time to support their fellow believers physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Appointed brothers spend countless hours preparing meeting parts and shepherding fellow believers. What is the motivation behind all this work? It is love—love for Jehovah and love for neighbor. (Matt. 22:37-39) Jesus set an outstanding example in putting the interests of others ahead of his own. We are trying our best to follow his footsteps. (Rom. 15:1-3) Those who imitate him will reap benefits. w22.02 20 ¶1-2

[LeslieDean]

I am experiencing the truthfulness of this scripture today! Halfway from around the world I woke up to a photo via email of brothers and sisters working in the ministry who 'happened' to call on the home of a sister who just yesterday said she would see if these very ones could possibly answer any of my questions re life and ministry in Portugal! I am feeling the love and care of Jehovah through his arrangement that was set in place and may I tell you it is working! Thank you first to Jehovah and his Son who willingly sacrificed his life so I and many others could benefit from just such!

Have a good day because I know I will!