Tuesday, November 4 Where are your stings, O Death?​—Hos. 13:14.

[Áine]

Tuesday, November 4

Where are your stings, O Death?—Hos. 13:14.

 

Does Jehovah have the desire to resurrect the dead? Without question, he does. He inspired a number of Bible writers to record his promise of a future resurrection. (Isa. 26:19; Rev. 20:11-13) And when Jehovah makes a promise, he always fulfills it. (Josh. 23:14) Jehovah is, in fact, eager to restore the dead to life. Consider the words of the patriarch Job. He was sure that even if he died, Jehovah would yearn to see him live again. (Job 14:14, 15, ftn.) Jehovah has the same longing for all his worshippers who have died. He is eager to bring them back to life, healthy and happy. What about the billions who have died without having a chance to learn the truth about Jehovah? Our loving God wants to resurrect them too. (Acts 24:15) He wants them to have the opportunity to become his friends and live forever on earth.—John 3:16. w23.04 9 ¶5-6

[Jones Nogueira]

Jehovah is eager to bring the dead back to life.

Commentary: The certainty of the resurrection is not based merely on human desire, but on Jehovah’s love and purpose. He not only promises to resurrect the dead, but he also yearns to do so, revealing his deep attachment to each of his faithful servants. His power guarantees that death does not have the final victory over those who are in his memory.

Practical Lesson: This solid hope should strengthen our faith and comfort in times of loss. It also motivates us to value our friendship with Jehovah now, maintaining faithful conduct so that, if we should die, we will be among those whom he "longs for" and desires to bring back to life.