Friday, November 14th I rejoiced when they were saying to me: “To the house of Jehovah let us go.”—Ps. 122:1. Although many things have changed over the centuries, the essential aspects of conventions have not. In Bible times, conventioners had to make sacrifices to attend. So do many today. Yet, the benefits are well worth the effort. These events were—and still are—important spiritual occasions. They provide us with information and understanding that are critical to our maintaining a close relationship with God. Conventions motivate us to apply what we learn, help us to avoid problems, and encourage us to stay focused on pursuits and interests that will refresh us rather than weigh us down. (Ps. 122:2-4) However, certain things have changed in the way conventions are organized. Some conventions had lasted eight days! There were morning, afternoon, and evening sessions. Field service was a regular part of the program. Volunteers worked long and hard to prepare breakfast, lunch, and supper for attendees. w12 9/15 5:15, 17
Posted on: Fri, 14 Nov 2014 00:10:49 +0000
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