Ancient of Days ~ Vintage Mini Album

Examining the Scriptures Daily 2020

All those who were rightly disposed for everlasting life became believers.​—Acts 13:48. 

If we are patient with people in the ministry, we will not expect them to understand or accept Bible truth the first time they hear it. As an example, consider how we might reason with someone about the hope of everlasting life on a paradise earth. Many believe that death is the end of it all or that all good people go to heaven. One brother relates an approach that he finds effective. 

First, he reads Genesis 1:28. 

Then, he asks the householder where and in what conditions God wanted the human family to live. Most people answer, “On earth, in good conditions.” Next, the brother reads Isaiah 55:11 and asks whether God’s purpose has changed. Often, the householder will answer no. Finally, the brother reads Psalm 37:10, 11 and asks what mankind’s future will be like. Using this Scriptural reasoning, he has helped a number of people to understand that God still wants good people to live forever in Paradise on earth. w19.03 24 ¶14-15; 25 ¶19

Acts 13:48

When those of the nations heard this, they began to rejoice and to glorify the word of Jehovah, and all those who were rightly disposed for everlasting life became believers

Genesis 1:28

Further, God blessed them, and God said to them: “Be fruitful and become many, fill the earth and subdue it,
 and have in subjection the fish of the sea and the flying creatures of the heavens and every living creature that is moving on the earth.”

Isaiah 55:11

So my word that goes out of my mouth will be.

It will not return to me without results,

But it will certainly accomplish whatever is my delight,

Psalm 37:10, 11

10 Just a little while longer, and the wicked will be no more;

You will look at where they were,

And they will not be there.

11 But the meek will possess the earth,

And they will find exquisite delight in the abundance of peace.

Have a beautiful day.

Live in the Moment

In today's trying times we need to stay positive and focus on what's good. Here's another project share from many years back. Due to the Corona Virus the JW Assembly has been canceled, unfortunately, I don't see myself getting baptized on that day, but it's okay, because I am still very content with knowing that I've already devoted myself to Jehovah.

Psalms 16: 7-11

7 I will praise Jehovah, who has given me advice. Even during the night, my innermost thoughts correct me.

8 I keep Jehovah before me constantly. Because he is at my right hand, I will never be shaken.

9 So my heart rejoices, my whole being is joyful. And I reside in security.

10 For you will not leave me in the Grave. You will not allow your loyal one to see the pit.

11 You make known to me the path of life. In your presence is abundant joy; There is happiness at your right hand forever.

I Give My Life to You

Have a beautiful day!

Well-Watered Garden

Isaiah 58:11

Jehovah will always lead you And satisfy you even in a parched land; He will invigorate your bones, And you will become like a well-watered garden, Like a spring whose waters never fail.

Jeremiah 31:12

They will come and shout joyfully on the height of Zion And become radiant over the goodness of Jehovah, Over the grain and the new wine and the oil, And over the young of the flock and the herd. They will become like a well-watered garden, And they will never languish again. 

Have a beautiful day.

She Was Herself Again ~ Contented Spirit

Examining the Scriptures Daily

Psalms 131:2 

 I have calmed and quieted my soul... I am contented like a weaned child.

When our life takes an unexpected turn, the changes that we have to face may cause us apprehension and emotional stress. (Prov. 12:25) 

We may even find it hard to accept those changes. In such circumstances, how can we ‘calm and quiet’ our soul? (Ps. 131:1-3) 

 Despite adverse circumstances, we today can experience firsthand the soothing effect of “the peace of God” that guards our mental powers. (Phil. 4:6, 7) 

Thus, if we turn to Jehovah when we feel overwhelmed by anxiety, God’s peace can strengthen our determination to reach spiritual goals and guard us against any tendency to give up. In addition to calming us down, God’s spirit can draw our attention to key scriptures that will help us to keep our spiritual priorities.​—John 14:26, 27. 

Have a beautiful day.

Journey

What an Amazing journey that I have been on, for about a year now. As I have reflected on my past, the memories of my childhood to where I am today, I'm still amazed by it all. I know that I'm on my way to something so beautiful, peaceful and loving and the more I draw closer to Jehovah, the more clear that picture becomes. I have been truly blessed.

Leviticus 25:10 ASV — And ye shall hallow the fiftieth year, and proclaim liberty throughout the land unto all the inhabitants thereof: it shall be a jubilee unto you; and ye shall return every man unto his possession, and ye shall return every man unto his family.

John 8:36 ASV — If therefore the Son shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.

Isaiah 61:1 ASV — The Spirit of the Lord Jehovah is upon me; because Jehovah hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the broken-hearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound;

Mark 1:22 ASV — And they were astonished at his teaching: for he taught them as having authority, and not as the scribes.

Have a beautiful day.

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