DAILY TEXT, Today Tuesday, December 19, 2023, Jehovah our God, you deserve to receive glory, honor and power (Rev. 4:11).

DAILY TEXT, Tuesday, December 19, 2023, He often went to pray in secluded places (Luke 5:16).

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Tuesday December 19

They often went to pray in secluded places (Luke 5:16).

Jehovah listens to his children. He heard the numerous prayers that Jesus prayed when he was on Earth. He did so when he asked him for help in important matters, such as when he chose his 12 apostles (Luke 6:12, 13). Jehovah also listened to him when he came to him in times of distress. Just before Judas betrayed him, he begged his Father to help him with the ordeals he was about to face. Jehovah not only listened to his beloved Son, but sent an angel to strengthen him (Luke 22:41-44). Today, Jehovah also listens to our prayers and responds in a timely manner and in the best possible way.—Ps. 116:1, 2. A sister from India experienced it firsthand. She had been struggling with deep anxiety and begged Jehovah to help her. She says, “The May 2019 JW Broadcasting® program on coping with worry and anxiety was just what I needed. “It was the answer to my prayers.” w21.09 21, 22 paras. 6, 7.

In what ways did Jehovah show his love for Jesus?

Jehovah shows us his love just as he showed it to his Son when he was on Earth (John 5:20). He took care of all his spiritual, emotional and physical needs. And he did not hesitate to express his love and approval (Matt. 3:16, 17). Jesus never felt alone, for he knew that he always had his loving heavenly Father (John 8:16).

What proof do we have that Jehovah loves us?

Like Jesus, we have all felt Jehovah's love on many occasions. Let's think about this: Jehovah brought us to him 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 our daily physical needs (Matt. 6:31, 32). When we think of Jehovah's love for us, our love for him increases.

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 is 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. Still, we can contribute to love in 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 becomes concerned when he sees others suffering 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 multitudes, 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).

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