DAILY TEXT, From today Thursday, January 25, 2024, Have love for all the brotherhood (1 Pet. 2:17).

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Thursday January 25, 2024

Have love for the whole brotherhood (1 Pet. 2:17).

Elders help siblings prepare for an emergency situation. They make sure the entire congregation knows what they need to do to stay safe and contact them. But we can all do our part. For example, if a disaster occurs near you, ask the elderly how you can help. Perhaps you can offer your home for a time to house displaced brothers or those involved in relief efforts. Maybe you can help with the delivery of food and other essentials. And, if the emergency situation has occurred far from you, you also have the opportunity to help. As? Praying for the victims and supporting relief efforts with your donations to the global work (2 Cor. 1:8-11; 8:2-5). And, if your circumstances allow you to travel to that area, ask the elders how to help. If you are invited, you will most likely be trained to help when and where you are needed most. w22.12 24 para. 8; 25 paras. 11, 12.

FACING THE PERSECUTION

What difficulties do brothers face in places where our work is prohibited?

The persecution complicates life even more for the brothers. Those who live where our work is prohibited continue to have financial problems, get sick, and lose loved ones. Due to restrictions, the elderly may not have freedom of movement or may not be able to talk calmly with those who need encouragement. That was what happened to Andréi, mentioned in the previous article. A sister in his preaching group was experiencing financial difficulties and then had a car accident. She underwent several operations and could not work. Despite the restrictions of the authorities and the pandemic, her brothers did everything they could to help her, and Jehovah was very aware of the situation.

How do elders show that they trust in Jehovah?

What the elderly can do. Andrei prayed to Jehovah and did what was within his power. And how did Jehovah respond? He used other brothers who had greater freedom of movement to do what they could. Some took their sister to doctor's appointments and others gave her financial help. Jehovah blessed her unity and all these courageous actions (Heb. 13:16). Elders, when our work is restricted, delegate (Jer. 36:5, 6). But above all, lean on Jehovah. He will help them so that they can attend to the needs of the brothers.

What should we do to stay united in times of persecution?

What the congregation can do. In times of persecution, we may only be able to meet in small groups. So it is more important than ever to be at peace with others. Let's fight Satan, not each other. Let us forgive the brothers' mistakes and resolve any disagreements immediately (Prov. 19:11; Ephes. 4:26). Let us take the initiative to support each other (Titus 3:14). The help that Andrei's preaching group gave to the sister had a positive effect on everyone. They became closer, like a family (Ps. 133:1).

According to Colossians 4:3, 18, what can we do for brothers who are being persecuted?

Thousands and thousands of our brothers serve Jehovah despite the restrictions of the authorities. Some are imprisoned for their beliefs. Let us pray for them, for their families, and for those who risk their own freedom to give them spiritual, physical, and legal help (read Colossians 4:3, 18).c Let us never underestimate the power of our prayers (2 Thes. 3:1, 2 ; 1 Tim. 2:1, 2).

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