DAILY TEXT, Today Tuesday March 28, 2023, I am not alone, but the Father, who sent me, is with me (John 8:16).

DAILY TEXT, From Tuesday March 28, 2023,  I am not alone, but the Father who sent me is with me (John 8:16).

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Tuesday March 28

I am not alone, but the Father, who sent me, is with me (John 8:16).

Jehovah shows us his love just as he showed his Son when he was on earth (John 5:20). He attended to all of his spiritual, emotional and physical needs. And he did not hesitate to express his love and his approval (Matt. 3:16, 17). Jesus never felt alone, because he knew that he always counted on his loving heavenly Father. Like Jesus, we have all felt Jehovah's love on many occasions. Let's think about this: Jehovah brought us to himself and gave us a spiritual family full of love and unity that makes us happy and supports us emotionally (John 6:44). He also gives us a constant supply of nutritious spiritual food. And he helps us meet the physical needs of each day (Matt. 6:31, 32). When we think of Jehovah's love for us, our love for him increases. w21.09 22 pars. 8, 9.

LET US TREAT OUR SPIRITUAL FAMILY AS JEHOVAH DOES

How can we imitate Jehovah's love for our brothers?

Jehovah loves our brothers. But it may not always be easy for us to feel love for them and express it to them. Sometimes it's because we have different cultures or because we grew up in very different circumstances. And we all make mistakes that can disappoint or upset others. Even so, we can contribute to the love of our spiritual family by loving our brothers, just as Jehovah does (Eph. 5:1, 2; 1 John 4:19). Let's see what his example teaches us.

How did Jesus reflect Jehovah's “tender compassion”?

Jehovah shows “tender compassion” (Luke 1:78). The compassionate person worries when he sees others suffer and looks for ways to give them help and comfort. The way Jesus treated people was a reflection of Jehovah's concern for them (John 5:19). The Bible says that “when he saw the crowds, he was deeply moved, because they were mistreated and abandoned like sheep without a shepherd” (Matt. 9:36). Jesus' compassion was not limited to good feelings. He healed the sick and helped those who worked hard and were overburdened (Matt. 11:28-30; 14:14).

In what practical ways can we show compassion?

If we want to show concern and compassion to our brothers, we must think about the problems they are facing. For example, a sister may have a serious health problem. She never complains, but she might appreciate a little help. Is it possible for you to care for the physical needs of her family? Would you appreciate us helping you prepare meals or clean the house? Or suppose a brother has lost his job. We could give her a little financial help, perhaps anonymously, to help him until she finds a job.

How can we follow Jehovah's example of generosity?

Jehovah is generous (Matt. 5:45). If we want to be compassionate, we shouldn't wait for our brothers to ask us for help. We can take the initiative, just as Jehovah does. Every day, he makes the sun rise without our asking, and his warmth benefits everyone, not just the grateful. Doesn't Jehovah show us that he loves us by giving us what we need? How good and generous he is, and how much we love him for it!

Many of our brothers follow the example of our heavenly Father by taking the initiative and being generous. Let's see what happened in 2013 when Super Typhoon Haiyan ripped through a part of the Philippines. A good number of brothers lost their houses and everything they had. But his spiritual family from around the world immediately came to his aid. Thanks to the donations and the work of many, it was possible to carry out a colossal project that allowed almost 750 houses to be repaired or rebuilt in less than a year. And during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Witnesses strove to give their brothers the help they needed. When we are ready to help our spiritual family right away, we show them that we love them.

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