DAILY TEXT, Today Wednesday, August 21, 2024, Jehovah is on my side, I will not be afraid (Ps. 118:6).

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Wednesday August 21

The Lord is on my side, I will not be afraid (Ps. 118:6).

Jehovah values ​​each of us. Before sending his apostles to preach, Jesus helped them overcome their fear of opposition (Matt. 10:29-31). He did so by telling them about one of the most common birds in Israel: the sparrow. At that time, sparrows were worth very little. But Jesus said to his disciples: “Not one of them falls to the ground without his Father knowing it.” And he added: “You are worth more than many sparrows.” Thus he assured them that Jehovah valued each of them. And that helped them not to be afraid of persecution. Surely the disciples remembered these words of Jesus every time they saw sparrows when preaching in the towns and villages. Likewise, whenever you see a little bird, remember that Jehovah values ​​you personally, because you too are worth “more than many sparrows.” With God's help you will be able to bravely face opposition. w23.03 18 para. 12.

WHAT CAN WE DO TO CONTINUE LEARNING FROM CREATION?

What do we have to do to continue learning from creation?

We can continue learning about Jehovah by observing creation. To do this we have to take time to look at what surrounds us and meditate on what it teaches us about it. It may not always be easy to do that. A sister from Cameroon named Géraldine says: “Because I grew up in the city, I had to make more of an effort to observe nature.” An elder named Alfonso explains: “What has worked for me is setting aside time in my schedule to be alone and observe creation and meditate on what it teaches me about Jehovah.”

What did David learn by meditating on creation?

King David thought a lot about creation. He said to Jehovah: “When I see your heavens, the works of your fingers, the moon and the stars that you formed, what is mortal man that you should remember him […]?” (Ps. 8:3, 4). David did not limit himself to contemplating the imposing beauty of a starry night, but he meditated on what the stars taught him about God. He realized how great Jehovah is. On other occasions, David reflected on how his body developed in his mother's womb. As he thought about this impressive process, his admiration for Jehovah’s wisdom increased.​—Ps. 139:14-17.

Have you perceived qualities of Jehovah while observing creation? Give examples (Psalm 148:7-10).

As in the case of David, you don't have to look far to find aspects of creation to meditate on. If you pay attention to your surroundings, you will be able to perceive many of Jehovah's qualities. For example, notice Jehovah’s power when he feels the warmth of the sun on your skin (Jer. 31:35). Behold the wisdom of God when he sees a bird building a nest. Think of Jehovah's sense of humor when he sees a little dog chasing its tail. And thank Jehovah for his love when he sees a mother playing with her baby. We have many opportunities to learn about our Father by observing nature, because all of his creations—whether large or small, far or near—praise him (read Psalm 148:7-10).

What should we propose?

There is no one more intelligent, loving, creative and powerful than our God. We can see these qualities and many others in nature; You just have to look for them. Let us make a point to take time often to enjoy creation and think about what it teaches us about Jehovah. If we do, we will grow closer to our Creator (James 4:8). In the next article, we will look at how parents can use creation to help their children draw closer to Jehovah.

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