Sunday, March 16 Look! I am making all things new. —Rev. 21:5. Do we yearn for the day when God makes all things new, removing the problems we now face? Though we have ample reason for believing that the end of Satan’s system is very near, it can be difficult to wait patiently for that day. Yet, the Bible shows that we must have patience. Like God’s servants before us, we will receive what God has promised if we have strong faith and wait patiently for his time to fulfill those promises. (Heb. 6:11, 12) Jehovah himself has been patient. He could have put an end to wickedness at any time, but he is waiting for the right time. (Rom. 9:20-24) Jehovah has been patient, knowing that it would take time to answer the questions raised by the rebellion in Eden. Having thorough knowledge of the deeds and attitudes of individuals in heaven and on earth, he certainly is acting in our best interests. —Heb. 4:13. w12 9/15 3:1-3 ------ It was Jehovah’s purpose that the descendants of Adam and Eve fill the earth. When Satan seduced Eve and then Adam disobeyed, God did not abandon his purpose. He did not panic, make hasty decisions, or overreact, giving up on the human family. Instead, he conceived a way to accomplish what he purposed for humans and for planet Earth. (Isa. 55:11) To fulfill his purpose and vindicate his sovereignty, Jehovah has exercised great self-control and patience, even waiting thousands of years for some aspects of his purpose to work out the best way. Another reason why Jehovah has waited patiently is so that more people can have everlasting life. Right now, he is making preparations to save “a great crowd.” (Rev. 7:9, 14; 14:6) Jehovah reaches out to people by means of our preaching work, inviting them to learn about his Kingdom and his righteous standards. The Kingdom message is the best possible news for humankind—yes, it is “good news.” (Matt. 24:14) Each person whom Jehovah draws becomes part of a worldwide congregation of genuine friends who love what is right. (John 6:44-47) Our loving God helps such ones to gain his approval. He has also been selecting from among humankind prospective members of his heavenly government. Upon gaining their heavenly position, these devoted ones will help obedient humans to reach perfection and endless life. Clearly, even while he is patiently waiting, Jehovah has been working to fulfill his promises—for our good. Copyright © 2014 Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania
Posted on: Sun, 16 Mar 2014 12:22:03 +0000
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