SA43 - "He Will Make You Strong" - How?
Introduction:
- The article focuses on finding strength in challenging situations through reliance on Jehovah's power.
- Faithful individuals in the Bible, like David, Samson, and Paul, were strong because Jehovah empowered them.
Receiving Power from Jehovah:
- Emphasizes the need for personal effort to receive Jehovah's power.
- Prayer and studying God's Word highlighted as key ways to receive strength.
- Jonah's example illustrates the importance of prayer and reflection on Scriptures during trials.
Real-Life Experiences:
- Zhiming from Taiwan's health challenges and family opposition demonstrate the power gained through prayer and study.
- Suggestions given for alternative ways to receive spiritual provisions, like listening to audio recordings or watching videos on jw.org.
Support from Fellow Worshippers:
- Importance of support from fellow worshippers discussed, drawing on Mary's example of seeking help when faced with a weighty assignment.
- Real-life experiences, such as Dasuri from Bolivia caring for her terminally ill father, highlight the strength gained through the support of Christian brothers and sisters.
- Elders mentioned as gifts from Jehovah to provide strength, encouraging individuals to share concerns with them.
Deriving Strength from Hope:
- Emphasizes the power of Bible-based hope in facing trials, using Paul's example and focus on the hope of eternal life.
- Real-life experiences, like Tihomir from Bulgaria coping with the death of his brother, illustrate how meditating on the hope of the resurrection can provide strength.
- Practical suggestions given for strengthening hope, including reading about the Paradise and meditating on life in the new world.
Conclusion:
- Encourages individuals to approach Jehovah in earnest prayer, seek guidance through personal study, accept encouragement from fellow believers, and keep their hope clear and bright to endure with patience and joy..
Thank you for reading,
-Soli Jehova Gloria (1 Corinthians 10:31)
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8 comments
Thank you for the summary. This article was very encouraging.
I’ve never considered just how anxious Jonah must have felt and how important prayer and studying on his word is during test and trials.
This was a great article, there are so many examples in the bible of how God has strengthened, then there are these personal current day examples, it just made me think of all the examples in my own congregation. 1 Pet. 5:10 Jehovah will make you firm, he will make you strong, he will firmly ground you.
I love how Jehovah gives support to each person as to what we may be individually facing no matter what tests that may be upon us or that seem beyond our abilities.
What a great point Kathy. The idea that Jonah found solace and motivation in recalling the Psalms, perhaps remembering them as songs from the temple, is a powerful reminder of the comfort and strength that our spiritual practices can provide, especially in challenging times. Making the beautiful Kingdom melodies an integral part of our hearts and minds. In doing so, we create a reservoir of encouragement and motivation that can sustain us in our own moments of challenge.