Sunday, April 19 If your heart becomes wise, then my own heart will rejoice.​—Prov. 23:15.

[Áine]

Sunday, April 19

If your heart becomes wise, then my own heart will rejoice.—Prov. 23:15.

 

By the time the apostle John wrote his third letter, some individuals were spreading false teachings and causing divisions. However, others continued “walking in the truth.” They obeyed Jehovah and were “walking according to his commandments.” (2 John 4, 6) These faithful Christians brought joy not just to John but also to Jehovah himself. (Prov. 27:11) What is the lesson for us? Faithfulness leads to joy. (1 John 5:3) For example, we have the joy of knowing that we make Jehovah happy. He rejoices to see us reject the temptations of the world and accept the truth. Others in heaven also rejoice. (Luke 15:10) We too can find joy in seeing one another remain faithful. (2 Thess. 1:4) Then when this system passes away, we will have the satisfaction of knowing that we demonstrated our loyalty to Jehovah even in a world dominated by Satan. w24.11 12 ¶17-18

[Brad Smith]

[dljbsp]

That thought is very warm. We can give joy to Jehovah. Not because we do something big in front of many people. Sometimes it is only one quiet act of loyalty. One clean decision. One prayer from tired heart. One more day staying close to Him.

One day this whole world will pass, and what will remain? Not the pressure. Not the noise. But the proof that we stayed with Jehovah.

Edited 3 hours ago by dljbsp