DAILY TEXT, Today Tuesday, February 25, 2025, Do what your heart tells you (1 Chron. 17:2).

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Tuesday February 25, 2025

Do what your heart tells you (1 Chron. 17:2).

On the same night that the prophet Nathan spoke those words to King David, Jehovah told Nathan that it would not be David who would build the temple (1 Chron. 17:3, 4, 11, 12). How did David react when he heard the message? He set out to gather the money and materials that his son Solomon would need to carry out the project (1 Chron. 29:1-5). Just after telling him that he would not build the temple, Jehovah made a pact with David: he promised that one of his descendants would reign forever (2 Sam. 7:16). In the new world, during the Thousand Year Reign of Christ, David will be very happy when he learns that the King is his descendant. This story teaches us that although we cannot do everything we would like for Jehovah, our God can give us unexpected blessings. w23.04 16 paras. 8-10.

How did David react when his expectations were not met?

But Jehovah's prophet soon returned with bad news. That same night, Jehovah told Nathan that it would not be David who would build the temple, but one of his sons (1 Chron. 17:3, 4, 11, 12). How did David react when he heard the message? He modified his plans. He set out to gather the money and materials that his son Solomon would need to carry out the project (1 Chron. 29:1-5).

How did Jehovah bless David?

Just after telling him that he would not build the temple, Jehovah made a pact with David: he promised that one of his descendants would reign forever (2 Sam. 7:16). In the new world, during the Thousand Year Reign of Christ, David will be very happy when he learns that the King is his descendant. This story teaches us that although we cannot do everything we would like for Jehovah, our God can give us unexpected blessings.

What blessings did first-century Christians receive even though the Kingdom did not come when they expected? (Acts 6:7).

First-century Christians faced some unexpected difficulties. For example, they were looking forward to the Kingdom of God, but they did not know when it would happen (Acts 1:6, 7). So what did they do? They remained active in preaching. As they saw the good news being preached in more and more places, they realized that Jehovah was blessing their work. (Read Acts 6:7.)

What did first century Christians do during a time of famine?

In the first century there was a time of great famine in “the whole inhabited earth” (Acts 11:28). Logically, this situation also affected Christians. No doubt parents would be very worried about how they would manage to support their families. And young people thinking about expanding their ministry may wonder if they should postpone their plans. In any case, Christians adapted. They continued to do their best in the preaching work and willingly shared what they had with their brothers in Judea (Acts 11:29, 30).

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