Sunday, November 12 Maintain the oneness of the spirit in the uniting bond of peace.​—Eph. 4:3.

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Sunday, November 12

Maintain the oneness of the spirit in the uniting bond of peace.—Eph. 4:3.

 

In recent years many congregations and circuits have been reorganized. If we are asked to join a new congregation, we may find it difficult to leave friends and family. Do the elders receive divine direction that tells them where to assign each publisher? No. And that fact might make it challenging for us to follow the direction we receive. But Jehovah trusts the elders to make such decisions, and we too need to trust them. Why should we cooperate with the elders and support their decisions even when the decisions are not what we would have preferred? Because in doing so, we help preserve the unity among God’s people. Congregations thrive when all humbly submit to the decisions reached by the body of elders. (Heb. 13:17) More important, we show Jehovah that we trust in him by cooperating with those whom he trusts to care for us.—Acts 20:28. w22.02 4-5 ¶9-10

[Watching and Waiting]

21 hours ago, Anniebea said:

More important, we show Jehovah that we trust in him by cooperating with those whom he trusts to care for us.

 

Very similar to the admonition in paragraph 7 of our Watchtower study this week about being adaptable when new adjustments come along.  Though it was talking about construction in particular, it really applies to so many areas.  When Jehovah guides us to do something different, the paragraph ended with "all of us do well to ask ourselves, 'Am I looking for Jehovah's direction and remaining adaptable in my service?'  

 

It can even be a very small thing, like checking a box for field service reporting. ☑️