DAILY TEXT, From today, Saturday, January 27, 2024, There will be suffering in the world. But be brave! For I have overcome the world (John 16:33).

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Saturday January 27, 2024

There will be suffering in the world. But be brave! For I have overcome the world (John 16:33).

Jesus asked Jehovah to take care of his disciples (John 17:11). Why does that help us to be brave? For Jehovah is more powerful than any enemy we may have (1 John 4:4). And he is very aware of everything. We are convinced that by relying completely on Jehovah, we can overcome our fears and be courageous. But are you sometimes embarrassed to say at school or at work that you are Jehovah's Witness? Is he putting off the decision to become a publisher or to be baptized for later? Don't let fear of what others think of you stop you from doing what is right. Pray to Jehovah to help you and give you courage to do his will. As you see him answer your prayers, you will become stronger and braver (Isa. 41:10, 13). w23.01 29 para. 12; 30 para. 14.

JOY DRIVES US TO SERVE JEHOVAH WITHOUT STOP

What effect did the joy of seeing the resurrected Jesus have on the disciples? (Luke 24:52, 53).

When Jesus died, his disciples felt deep sadness. How would you have felt in his place? The disciples had lost a dear friend and their hopes had gone with him (Luke 24:17-21). But Jesus appeared to them later and took time to explain that he was fulfilling Bible prophecies. Furthermore, he gave them a very important task (Luke 24:26, 27, 45-48). And, by the time Jesus ascended to heaven 40 days later, the sadness of his disciples had already turned into great joy. It made them very happy to know that Jesus was alive and that he would help them fulfill his new mission. That joy prompted them to praise Jehovah without stopping. (Read Luke 24:52, 53; Acts 5:42.)

How can we follow the example of Jesus' disciples?

And we, how can we follow the example of Jesus' disciples? Serving Jehovah with joy every day, not just during the Memorial season. To achieve this, we must put the Kingdom of God first. For example, some have changed their work schedule so that they have more time to preach, go to meetings, and do family worship each week. Some have even decided to deprive themselves of things that others consider essential in order to help more in the congregation or to go preach where there are very few Witnesses. It is true that we must be perseverant to continue serving Jehovah, but he promises to bless us greatly if we put the Kingdom first (Prov. 10:22; Matt. 6:32, 33).

What should we do during this time of Commemoration?

We hope that Tuesday, April 4, will arrive to celebrate the Commemoration. But there is no reason to wait until that day to meditate on the life and death of Jesus, and on the love that he and Jehovah have shown us. Take advantage of any time you have during the Memorial season to do so. For example, you can take time to carefully analyze the events in Appendix B12 of the New World Translation, titled “Jesus' Last Week on Earth.” Look for passages that nourish his gratitude, his love, his courage, and his joy. And think of concrete ways to show that he is grateful from the heart. Let there be no doubt about it: Jesus will value everything we do to remember him during this time of the Memorial (Rev. 2:19).

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