DAILY TEXT, Today Thursday November 3, 2022, He commanded us to preach to the people and to give a complete testimony (Acts 10:42).

DAILY TEXT, Thursday November 3, 2022,  He commanded us to preach to the people and give a complete testimony (Acts 10:42).

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Thursday, November 3

He commanded us to preach to the people and give a full testimony (Acts 10:42).

Jesus considers that what we do for his anointed brothers is as if we were doing it for him (Matt. 25:34-40). The main way to support them is by participating fully in the work that he entrusted to his followers: to make disciples (Matt. 28:19, 20). The help of the “other sheep” is necessary for the brothers of Christ to fulfill the worldwide preaching campaign that takes place today (John 10:16). If we are of the other sheep, every time we participate in this work we show that we love the anointed ones and also Jesus. We also make friends with Jehovah and Jesus by using our money to support the work they lead.​—Luke 16:9. For example, we can donate funds to the worldwide work to support relief efforts. We can also make donations in our congregation and help the brothers who we know are in need (Prov. 19:17). w20.04 24 paras. 12, 13.14. According to Ephesians 4:15, 16, 

What is the next step to be friends of Jesus?

Let us support the decisions of the Christian congregation. Our friendship with Jesus, the head of the congregation, is strengthened when we collaborate with the brothers who are appointed to lovingly care for us (read Ephesians 4:15, 16). For example, the organization is making sure that we get the most out of Kingdom Halls. To that end, some congregations have been merged and some territories have been changed. As a result, many resources dedicated to God have been saved. On the other hand, due to these changes, some publishers have had to adapt to the new circumstances. Perhaps these faithful brothers have met for years in the same congregation and feel very attached to the brothers. But now they have been asked to serve in another congregation.

What will happen to our friendship with Jesus in the future?

Spirit-anointed Christians hope to be with Jesus forever and rule with him in the Kingdom of God. They will see him, talk to him, and spend time with him (John 14:2, 3). Those who hope to live on Earth will also enjoy the care and attention of Jesus. Although they will not see him, their friendship with him will grow stronger and stronger as they enjoy the life that Jehovah and Jesus have made possible for them.—Isa. 9:6, 7.

What blessings do we receive for being friends of Jesus?

When we accept Jesus' invitation to be his friends, we receive many blessings. For example, we have his love and support now. Also, we have the opportunity to live forever. And, above all, our friendship with Jesus will give us the most valuable friendship of all: that of his Father, Jehovah. What an honor it is to be friends with Jesus.

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