Wednesday, September 11 “You are my witnesses,” declares Jehovah, “Yes, my servant whom I have chosen.”​—Isa. 43:10.

[Áine]

 

Wednesday, September 11

“You are my witnesses,” declares Jehovah, “Yes, my servant whom I have chosen.”—Isa. 43:10.

 

Jehovah assures us of his support. For example, just before Jehovah stated: “You are my witnesses,” he said: “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you, and through the rivers, they will not flood over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched, nor will the flame singe you.” (Isa. 43:2) As we carry out our ministry, we sometimes encounter floodlike obstacles and face firelike trials. Even so, with Jehovah’s help we keep preaching. (Isa. 41:13) Most people today reject the message. We keep in mind that their rejection does not mean that we have failed as God’s Witnesses. We draw comfort and strength from knowing that Jehovah is pleased when we faithfully continue to declare his message. The apostle Paul stated: “Each person will receive his own reward according to his own work.”—1 Cor. 3:8; 4:1, 2. w22.11 4 ¶5-6

 

[Andrey]

Today, it takes a lot of effort to talk to people in precincts or public places. People are reluctant to express their desire to talk to us. In most cases, they simply close their doors or politely refuse to talk. As the commentary on today's verse says, this behavior of people can cause us to resent them and think that as a preacher you are not doing your job well. "As we carry out our ministry, we sometimes encounter floodlike obstacles and face firelike trials. Most people today reject the message."

 

But, it isn't! "Jehovah assures us of his support. With Jehovah’s help we keep preaching. We draw comfort and strength from knowing that Jehovah is pleased when we faithfully continue to declare his message." 

 

The verse states: “Yes, my servant whom I have chosen.” —Isa. 43:10. It gives me the motivation and strength to continue to seek out those who are positioned for eternal life and helps me get joy out of ministry. (Acts 13:48)