Let's Examine the Scriptures Every Day 2021
Friday, November 19, 2021
The true friend loves at all times and is a brother in times of distress (Prov. 17:17).
Today, our brothers face countless difficulties. For example, many suffer the effects of natural disasters or man-made disasters. In those cases, perhaps some of us can welcome these brothers into our home. Others may be able to help financially. But what we can all do is ask Jehovah to help them. If we learn that a sibling is discouraged, we may not know what to say to him or how to react. But we can all do a lot. For example, we can spend time with him, listen carefully to him when he speaks to us, and mention a text that comforts us (Isa. 50: 4). The most important thing is that we are by the side of our friends when they need us. We must be determined to make and maintain strong friendships with our brothers now. These friendships will last not just until the end of this world, but all eternity. w19.11 7 pars. 18, 19
What can happen when we preach with the brothers?
Sometimes when we preach with the brethren, we see not only their strengths, but also their weaknesses. What can help us in this case? Let's go back to Jeremiah's example. What helped him to see the good in others and to overlook his mistakes?
What did Jeremiah learn from Jehovah, and how did this help him?
Jeremiah wrote the book that bears his name and probably also the books of 1 and 2 Kings. Undoubtedly, thanks to this assignment, he saw how merciful Jehovah is to imperfect human beings. For example, he learned that when King Ahab repented of his wrongdoings, Jehovah said that he would not witness the annihilation of his entire family. --1 Kings 21: 27-29. He also learned that although Manasseh offended Jehovah much more than Ahab, Jehovah forgave him when he repented. —2 Kings 21:16, 17; 2 Chron. 33: 10-13. These accounts must have helped Jeremiah imitate God's patience and mercy in dealing with his friends (Ps. 103: 8, 9).
How did Jeremiah imitate Jehovah's patience when Baruch was distracted?
Consider what Jeremiah did when his friend Baruch was distracted for a time from his work. Instead of writing him off, Jeremiah helped him by conveying Jehovah's frank but loving message. --Jer. 45: 1-5. What lessons do we learn?
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