Text For Saturday, May 05, 2007

[barry]

<div align="left">Set your heart upon your ways.—Hag. 1:5.</div>
Since Jehovah blessed the repatriated Jews when they applied themselves to rebuilding the temple, you can be certain that God’s continued blessing depends on our doing the work at the spiritual temple in the way that Jehovah wants it done. Thus, we should take some time to analyze our priorities in life. Jehovah’s blessing on us today depends on the extent to which we are magnifying his name and moving ahead in our work at his spiritual temple. You might ask yourself: ‘Have my priorities changed? How does my zeal for Jehovah, his truth, and his work compare to the zeal I had when I was baptized? Is interest in a comfortable life affecting the attention I give to Jehovah and his Kingdom? Is fear of man—concern about what others will think—holding me back somewhat?’ (Rev. 2:2-4) We do not want God to hold back his rich blessing because of our neglecting the work of magnifying his name. w 4/15/06 10-12a

[Gabriel]

<div align="left">Set your heart upon your ways.—Hag. 1:5.
Since Jehovah blessed the repatriated Jews when they applied themselves to rebuilding the temple, you can be certain that God&#39;s continued blessing depends on our doing the work at the spiritual temple in the way that Jehovah wants it done. Thus, we should take some time to analyze our priorities in life. Jehovah&#39;s blessing on us today depends on the extent to which we are magnifying his name and moving ahead in our work at his spiritual temple. You might ask yourself: &#39;Have my priorities changed? How does my zeal for Jehovah, his truth, and his work compare to the zeal I had when I was baptized? Is interest in a comfortable life affecting the attention I give to Jehovah and his Kingdom? Is fear of man—concern about what others will think—holding me back somewhat?&#39; (Rev. 2:2-4) We do not want God to hold back his rich blessing because of our neglecting the work of magnifying his name. w 4/15/06 10-12a

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Sorry guys for back trackin, but I didnt get a chance to read this Saterday. But I really like this text. Forces me to look "inward" rather than outward. In this world that we live in...its so hard to stay focused on what really counts, and thats the promise we made to Jehovah. Man, We just have everything comming at us at once..everyday dont we. No, I dont have the love I had at first which is the reason Im in the mess im in. The meetings offer nothing new, Theres no new light comming forth, and everything seems to be so bland. But regardless of the present circumstances of things. Its our responsability to continue to grow and nuture the love we had at first by continuing to grow closer to Jehovah. Nope its not easy, but as eyes and ears always say...we gotta "KEEP HOLDIN ON TIGHT"