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Wednesday, June 18 Rejoice in the hope.​—Rom. 12:12.


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Wednesday, June 18

Rejoice in the hope.—Rom. 12:12.

 

Every day, we make decisions that require strong faith. For example, we make decisions involving our associations, entertainment, education, marriage, children, and secular work. We do well to ask ourselves: ‘Do my choices show that I am certain that this system is temporary and will soon be replaced by God’s new world? Or are my choices influenced by people who live as if death were the end of everything?’ (Matt. 6:19, 20; Luke 12:16-21) We will make the best decisions if we strengthen our faith that the new world is close at hand. We also face trials that require strong faith. We may face persecution, chronic illness, or other things that can cause us to become discouraged. At first, we might meet our trial with determination. But if it drags on—as trials often do—we will need strong faith in order to endure and to continue serving Jehovah with joy.—1 Pet. 1:6, 7. w23.04 27 ¶4-5

You can't walk with God while holding hands with the Devil.

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Will we live today as though we truly expect a tomorrow ruled by Christ? Will we say no to something tempting not because we’re strong, but because our hope is stronger? Will we fight to keep our joy—not fake cheer, but the deep, steady gladness that comes from knowing what’s ahead?

 

“Rejoice in the hope.” Those words are not naïve. They were written to people who had suffered, who were suffering, and who would suffer more. But Paul knew—and so must we—that there is a day coming when hope will no longer be necessary. Because the promised things will no longer be unseen.

 

Until then, may we fight to rejoice. Fight to believe. Fight to hope. And in doing so, remind one another: Jehovah will not be late.

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