DAILY TEXT, Friday, July 17, 2026. God gives the Spirit generously (John 3:34).

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Friday, July 17, 2026

God gives the spirit freely (John 3:34).

Whatever obstacles you may have to overcome to get baptized, never doubt that Jehovah loves you and wants you to be part of his family. Jesus told several of his disciples: “If you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move over there,’ and it will move; nothing will be impossible for you.” (Matt. 17:20) Those disciples had been with Jesus for only a few years, so their faith still needed to grow. Even so, Jesus promised them that if they developed strong faith, Jehovah would help them move obstacles as big as mountains. And he will help you too!

If you see any obstacle that you need to overcome in order to get baptized, don't wait a minute longer and take action. Dedicate yourself to Jehovah and get baptized. It will be the best decision of your life! w25.03 7 pars. 18-20

What does the example of the Corinthians teach us?

It is true that some Corinthians had to make significant changes in their lives in order to get baptized, but they did not think they would be unable to do so. They made a tremendous effort to begin walking on the narrow road that leads to everlasting life (Matt. 7:13, 14). What about you? Are you struggling to overcome a vice or a bad habit? Don't give up! Ask Jehovah to help you by using his holy spirit to resist temptation.

How does Monika's example help him?

Monika, who lives in Georgia, worked hard as a young girl to give up inappropriate entertainment and the habit of using bad language because she wanted to get baptized. She says: “Prayer gave me the strength I needed. Jehovah knew that I wanted to do what was right and he was always there to help and guide me.” Monika got baptized when she was 16. Do you also need to stop doing something to please Jehovah and serve him? Keep asking him for his spirit to make the necessary changes, and he will generously give it to you. (John 3:34)

What effect have the examples we've seen in this article had on you?

If you see any obstacle that you need to overcome before you can get baptized, don't wait another minute and get started. As we have seen, there are many examples of Christians from the first century and in our own day who can give you comfort and strength. Meditate on them, and you will see how you feel encouraged and motivated to take the step of dedicating yourself to Jehovah and getting baptized. It will be the best decision of your life!

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