Monday, March 3 Jehovah is near to all those calling on him, to all who call on him in truth.​—Ps. 145:18.

[Áine]

Monday, March 3

Jehovah is near to all those calling on him, to all who call on him in truth.—Ps. 145:18.

 

We may need to change what we pray for as we discern Jehovah’s will more clearly. We must remember that Jehovah has a purpose, and he will fulfill it according to his established timetable. That purpose includes completely and permanently eliminating all problems that cause so much suffering today—problems such as natural disasters, sickness, and death. Jehovah will accomplish his purpose by means of his Kingdom. (Dan. 2:44; Rev. 21:3, 4) However, until that time, Jehovah is permitting Satan to rule the world. (John 12:31; Rev. 12:9) If Jehovah were to solve mankind’s problems now, it could appear as if Satan’s rulership were having a measure of success. So while we must wait for Jehovah to fulfill certain promises, this does not mean that he leaves us without help. Jehovah will come to our aid. w23.05 8 ¶4; 9-10 ¶7-8

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Principle - Jehovah hears and helps those who trust in Him

[Timl1980]

37 minutes ago, Áine said:

If Jehovah were to solve mankind’s problems now, it could appear as if Satan’s rulership were having a measure of success.

 

I love this sentence...it shows that, to Satan...any success is a win in his book...but especially if he could somehow lure Jehovah into acting before his appointed time.

 

The idea that he would torture and test Jehovah's people to that degree could be very frightening if we didn't have the hope Jehovah has given us...but I was also thinking...Satan doesn't even care about those who already serve him... so if he could somehow make things bad enough where he could "draw" Jehovah into acting before the appointed time...it would be a real "win" for him...even if Jehovah destroyed him...(he would somehow feel as if it were "worth it)? We know that wouldn't happen, of course.
 

I don't know...it was just a couple of thoughts I had based on that single sentence.

Edited 15 hours ago by Timl1980