Sunday, December 14 Keep on, then, seeking first the Kingdom and his righteousness, and all these other things will be added to you.​—Matt. 6:33.

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Sunday, December 14

Keep on, then, seeking first the Kingdom and his righteousness, and all these other things will be added to you.—Matt. 6:33.

 

Jehovah and Jesus will not give up on us. The apostle Peter was at a critical crossroads in his life after he denied Christ. Would he quit, or would he persevere as Christ’s disciple? Jesus had supplicated Jehovah that Peter’s faith would not give out. Jesus told Peter about that prayer and expressed confidence that Peter would later be able to strengthen his brothers. (Luke 22:31, 32) How it must have reassured Peter to think back on Jesus’ words! When we come to a crossroads in our life, Jehovah may use caring shepherds to provide the assurance we need to remain faithful. (Eph. 4:8, 11) Just as Jehovah provided materially for Peter and the other apostles, He will care for our material needs when we put the ministry first in our life. w23.0924-25 ¶14-15