DAILY TEXT, Wednesday June 26, 2024, I have other sheep that I must bring (John 10:16).

DAILY TEXT, From today Wednesday June 26, 2024, I have other sheep that I have to bring (John 10:16).

Let us examine the Scriptures every day 2024.

Wednesday June 26, 2024

I have other sheep that I must bring (John 10:16).

There are certain things that the “other sheep” have to do now in order to live in Paradise. We need to show how grateful we are for what Jesus did for us. For example, we show that we love him by the way we treat his anointed brothers. Jesus said that would serve as a basis for determining who are sheep (Matt. 25:31-40). One way we can support them is by enthusiastically participating in the work of preaching and making disciples (Matt. 28:18-20). It is not necessary to wait to live in Paradise to become the kind of people that Jehovah wants to have there. We can now strive to be honest in what we say and do, and to lead a balanced life. And we must also be loyal to Jehovah, our husband or wife, and our brothers. If now that we live in this evil world we do everything possible to obey God's rules, it will be easier for us to do so in Paradise. In addition, we can develop skills and qualities to show that we are already preparing to live there. w22.12 11, 12 paras. 14-16.

What special role will those who rule with Jesus play?

Like Jesus, the 144,000 will be kings and priests (Rev. 5:10). Under the Mosaic Law, the primary responsibility of the priests was to protect the physical and spiritual health of the people. Since the Law had “a shadow of good things to come,” it stands to reason that those who will rule with Jesus will play a special role: caring for the physical and spiritual health of God's people (Heb. 10:1). Of course, we don't know yet how these kings and priests will communicate with the citizens of the Kingdom here on Earth. However Jehovah arranges things, we can be sure that those in Paradise will have the guidance they need.​—Rev. 21:3, 4.

Why shouldn't we let the guilt of our past sins weigh us down?

We must also strive to stop feeling guilty for serious sins committed. Of course, we do not want to see the ransom as an excuse to practice “sin on purpose” (Heb. 10:26-31). But if we are truly sorry for a serious sin, have sought help from Jehovah and the elders, and have changed, we can be sure that he has generously forgiven us.​—Isa. 55:7; Acts 3:19. Let us remember what Jesus said to the Pharisees: “I did not come to call the righteous, but sinners” (Matt. 9:13). That's right, all our sins can be forgiven thanks to the ransom.

What would you like to talk about with the criminal who died next to Jesus?

Imagine yourself in Paradise talking to the criminal who talked to Jesus. Surely both of them would express how grateful they feel for Christ's sacrifice. You may ask him to tell you more about what the last hours of Jesus' life on Earth were like and how he felt when he heard his response to his request. On the other hand, the offender may ask you about what life was like in the last days of Satan's world. What an honor it will be to teach people like this man what God's Word says! (Eph. 4:22-24).

Why won't life in Paradise be boring? (See cover drawing).

In Paradise we will never be bored. There will always be interesting people to talk to and work that fills us with satisfaction. And the best of all is that every day we will continue to know our heavenly Father more and enjoy his gifts. We will never stop learning new things about him and his creation. Our love for God will grow greater day by day. How grateful we are that Jehovah and Jesus have promised us eternal life in Paradise!

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