DAILY TEXT, From today  Monday, October 2, 2023,  My situation has actually contributed to the spread of good news (Philipp. 1:12).

Let us examine the scriptures every day 2023

Monday October 2

My situation has actually contributed to the spread of good news (Phil. 1:12).

The apostle Paul faced many difficult situations. He needed strength especially when they beat him, stoned him, and put him in prison (2 Cor. 11:23-25). He had no problem admitting that sometimes he had to struggle with negative feelings (Rom. 7:18, 19, 24). Furthermore, he desperately asked God to remove a certain “thorn in the flesh” from which he was suffering (2 Cor. 12:7, 8). Jehovah gave Paul strength to fulfill his ministry despite the difficulties. Let's think about everything the apostle accomplished. For example, while under house arrest in Rome, he enthusiastically defended the good news to Jewish leaders and perhaps to some government officials (Acts 28:17; Philip. 4:21, 22). He also preached to the Praetorian Guard and to all who visited him (Acts 28:30, 31; Philip. 1:13). It was at that same time that God used Paul to write certain letters that have benefited Christians from that time to the present day. w21.05 21 paras. Four. Five.

According to 2 Corinthians 12:9, 10, what helped Paul fulfill his ministry?

Paul knew that everything he did in Jehovah's service was not thanks to his own strength, but thanks to what God gave him. That's why he wrote that God's power “is fully demonstrated in weakness” (read 2 Corinthians 12:9, 10). Through his holy spirit, Jehovah gave Paul the strength to fulfill his ministry completely despite persecution, imprisonment, and other problems.

What problems did Timothy have to overcome to fulfill his ministry?

Young Timothy also depended on the power of God to fulfill his ministry. For example, he accompanied Paul on long missionary journeys. Furthermore, the apostle sent him on other occasions to visit and encourage some congregations (1 Cor. 4:17). Perhaps Timothy felt that the assignment was too big for him. Perhaps that was why Paul told him, “Do not let anyone despise your youth” (1 Tim. 4:12). On the other hand, at that time, Timothy also had a thorn in his flesh, since the Bible says that he frequently fell ill (1 Tim. 5:23). But Timothy knew that Jehovah's powerful holy spirit would give him the strength he needed to preach the good news and serve his brothers (2 Tim. 1:7).

How does Jehovah strengthen us today?

Today, Jehovah gives us “power beyond the ordinary” so that we can continue to serve him faithfully.​—2 Cor. 4:7. Let's look at four things that Jehovah has given us to strengthen us and help us be faithful to him: prayer, the Bible, our brothers, and the ministry.

How does prayer help us?

The sentence. In Ephesians 6:18, Paul said, “Keep praying on every occasion.” If we do this, God will strengthen us. Jonnie, who lives in Bolivia, felt Jehovah's support when he went through various problems. His parents and his wife fell seriously ill at the same time. It was very difficult for him to take care of the three of them. His mother passed away, and it took a long time for his wife and father to recover from their illnesses. Jonnie remembers, “When the pressure was on me, what always helped me was being specific in my prayers.” Jehovah gave him the strength he needed to endure. In the same country, an elderly man named Ronald found out that his mother had cancer, and she died a month later. What helped you move forward? He says: “Prayer allows me to open my heart wide to Jehovah. I know that he understands me better than anyone, even than myself.” We may sometimes feel overwhelmed or not know what to say in our prayers, but Jehovah invites us to talk to him even if we find it difficult to put what we feel into words. (Rom. 8:26, 27)

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