DAILY TEXT, From today Friday, December 1, 2023, They will listen to my voice (John 10:16).

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Friday December 1

They will listen to my voice (John 10:16).

Jesus compared the bond between him and his disciples to that between a shepherd and his sheep (John 10:14). And the comparison is very apt, since the sheep know their shepherd and respond to his voice. A tourist saw this with his own eyes. He said: “We wanted to film some sheep and we tried to get them to come closer, but they didn't follow us because they didn't know our voice. Then a young man appeared, who was his shepherd. He had barely begun to call them when they followed him.” What happened to that tourist reminds us of what Jesus said his sheep, that is, his disciples, would do. He said, “They will hear my voice.” But Jesus is in heaven. So how can we listen to it? One way is by doing what he taught us (Matt. 7:24, 25). w21.12 16 paras. 1, 2.

“STOP BEING OVERLY WORRIED”

According to Luke 12:29, what can cause us to be “excessively worried”?

(Read Luke 12:29). Jesus told his disciples to stop being “overly concerned” about getting what they needed to live. And we know that this advice is always wise and useful. Although we want to obey Him, sometimes it is not easy. Because?

Why do some brothers live very worried?

Some brothers may be very worried about getting food, clothing and shelter. Perhaps the economic situation in your country is very bad. They may find it difficult to earn enough money for their family. Maybe the one who supported the family has died and the others have been left without financial support. And the COVID-19 pandemic has left many without jobs and income (Eccl. 9:11). If we have experienced any of these or other difficulties, how can we follow Jesus' advice to stop worrying?

Explain what happened to the apostle Peter on one occasion.

On one occasion, the apostle Peter and the other apostles were in a boat on the Sea of ​​Galilee in the middle of a storm when they saw Jesus walking on the water. Peter said, “Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water.” When Jesus said to him, “Come!”, “Peter got out of the boat and walked on the water toward Jesus. But when he noticed the strength of the wind, he became afraid. And, as he began to sink, he cried out: 'Lord, save me!'” Jesus “stretched out his hand” and saved him. Let's notice that Peter managed to walk on the rough sea while he kept his eyes fixed on Jesus; But when he looked at the storm, fear and doubt came over him, and he began to sink (Matt. 14:24-31).

What lesson does Peter's example teach us?

What happened to Pedro teaches us a lesson. When he got out of the boat and started walking on the water, he didn't think he would get distracted and start sinking. His goal was to get to where Jesus was, but he did not achieve it because he looked away towards the storm. Sure, we can't walk on water, but we do face problems that test our faith. If we lose sight of Jehovah and his promises, we will begin to sink spiritually. Whatever storms come upon us, let us remain focused on Jehovah and his ability to help us. How can we achieve it?

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