...text for April 21, 2020 text

Jehovah was with Joseph and Jehovah made whatever he did succeed. - Gen. 39:5

I highlighted this part of the comments:

Like Joseph, we may find ourselves in a situation over which we have little or no control. However, if we remain patient and work hard at making the best of our circumstances, we will give Jehovah something to bless.

The COVID-19 pandemic is such a situation. We can't control it other than to do our best to keep safe. We can follow the direction of the Governing Body, passed down to our elders on what can be done. We must be patient. The comments above referenced Ps. 37:5, which reminds us to

...Rely on him and he will act on your behalf.

I've been seeing a lot of texts (in my preaching group) about the desire to go back to the Kingdom Hall, and it's getting everyone excited. But, what if the mayor extends the "stay-at-home' injunction? That can cause some to be discouraged, but the text today helps us to notice a larger picture. If we adapt to our circumstances and do what we can, Jehovah's holy spirit, which we have seen with regards to the Memorial and that ability of all of us to continue to meet together, definitely worked out for us, as it did for Joseph way back when

With Jehovah behind us, we can forget about it and wait patiently until He makes the situation right for us as we continue to maintain our spiritual focus by study and meditation.

Stay safe, my friends!