DAILY TEXT, Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Love one another (John 15:12).

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Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Love one another (John 15:12).

Jehovah’s servants love to help one another (2 Cor. 8:4). But sometimes that requires courage. For example, when war breaks out, the elders know that the brothers need encouragement, support, or perhaps even spiritual food or material assistance. Because they love the sheep, they are willing to give them what they need, even if it is very dangerous to do so. In such situations, it is important that we be obedient in order to maintain unity. Therefore, let us do what the branch office tells us (Heb. 13:17). The elders should regularly review the instructions on how to prepare for a disaster and what to do if one occurs (1 Cor. 14:33, 40). Let us act courageously, but let us also be prudent (Prov. 22:3). Let us use common sense and not take unnecessary risks. Let us trust in Jehovah, who can help us to care for the needs of the brothers safely. w24.07 4 par. 8; 5 par. 11

What can you learn from the example of Viktor and Vitali?

Consider the example of Viktor and Vitali, two elderly men who were responsible for bringing food and water to the brothers in Ukraine. “We were going everywhere looking for food,” says Viktor. “We often heard gunfire nearby. One brother donated some food he had stored, and thanks to that, many publishers had what they needed to survive for a while. I remember that when we were loading the vehicle, a missile landed about 20 meters (66 feet) away from us, but it didn’t explode. I spent the whole day begging Jehovah to give me the courage I needed to keep helping the brothers.”

“It took a lot of courage,” Vitali says. “My first trip took 12 hours. I spent the whole way praying to Jehovah.” Vitali was courageous but also prudent: “I kept asking Jehovah for wisdom and humility. I only traveled through areas authorized by the government. My faith was strengthened by seeing all the brothers working together. They cleared the road, collected supplies and loaded them onto the vehicle, and gave Viktor and me food and lodging.”

How do we feel when someone we love leaves Jehovah?

Few things are as painful as losing a family member or friend to Jehovah (Ps. 78:40; Prov. 24:10). And if the relationship with that person was very close, the pain will be even greater. If you have experienced such a situation, Zadok’s example of loyalty will be of great help to you.

Why did Zadok have to be courageous to remain loyal to Jehovah? (1 Kings 1:5-8)

At the end of David’s reign, when he was very old and near death, his son Adonijah tried to usurp the throne, even though Jehovah wanted Solomon to be the next king (1 Chron. 22:9, 10). Zadok remained loyal to Jehovah, but his friend Abiathar decided to support Adonijah (read 1 Kings 1:5-8). In doing so, Abiathar was being disloyal to both David and Jehovah. Can you imagine how sad and disappointed Zadok must have felt? For over 40 years, they had worked side by side as priests (2 Sam. 8:17). They had collaborated in caring for “the Ark of the true God” (2 Sam. 15:29). They had supported David and shared many experiences in serving Jehovah (2 Sam. 19:11-14).

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