Be courageous and strong. Do not be struck with terror or fear; for Jehovah your God is with you wherever you go. - Josh. 1:9Upon first reflection of this scripture, I thought of how the Examining the Scriptures Daily is produced. During this year, there are ones busy compiling the daily texts for 2021.
Yet, today's scripture is so timely! It's at the perfect moment that we're reading this! In my area, there is looting and violence. People are protesting and lashing out at anything. Others are scared and paranoid about what's going on, and then we get the words of Joshua to the nation of Israel, at the beginning of their conquest of Canaan.
And yes, we as Jehovah's Witnesses, do see that Jehovah has been with us every step of the way. We don't need to quake with fear, or be shocked at what we see around us. As this week begins, we are encouraged to strength and encourage one another, knowing that Jehovah is with us and is guiding us through His organization on earth to make our way to the new system, where His Kingdom will rid the earth of those who are wicked. Gone will be disease, anger, hate, prejudice, famine, pollution, war and many other things, to be replaced by unity and true love for God and neighbor
Hold your heads up, and look straight ahead.
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