Wednesday, October 4 Do not rejoice because the spirits are made subject to you, but rejoice because your names have been written in the heavens.​—Luke 10:20.

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Wednesday, October 4

Do not rejoice because the spirits are made subject to you, but rejoice because your names have been written in the heavens.—Luke 10:20.

 

Jesus knew that his disciples would not always have outstanding experiences in their ministry. In fact, we do not know how many of those who initially listened to the disciples became believers. The disciples needed to find joy not just through their accomplishments but, more important, from knowing that Jehovah was pleased with their diligent efforts. If we endure in our ministry, we will gain everlasting life. As we wholeheartedly sow and cultivate seeds of Kingdom truth, we are also “sowing with a view to the spirit” by allowing God’s holy spirit to operate freely in our life. As long as we do not “give up” or “tire out,” Jehovah guarantees that we will reap everlasting life, regardless of whether we help a new disciple to dedicate himself to God.—Gal. 6:7-9. w21.10 26 ¶8-9