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Daily Text
Do not be puzzled at the burning among you, which is happening to you for a trial, as though a strange thing were befalling you. On the contrary, go on rejoicing forasmuch as you are sharers in the sufferings of the Christ. —1 Pet. 4:12, 13, NW.
We have enlightenment from God through his Word and the theocratic organization. So, we have no reason now to be puzzled. Having joy over why we are suffering strengthens us to keep our integrity under test. We are sharing, not just in the common sufferings of men, but in the sufferings of the Christ. This suffering must precede the glory of living in the new world, after Christ fully reveals himself at Armageddon. In all the suffering, let us keep sound in mind and keep God's spirit upon us. (1 Pet. 4:14, NW) We may not have outward glory upon us now, but God's spirit upon us now is a “spirit of glory”, the guarantee of glory to come in reward for the present suffering. Be sympathetic with our brothers who are suffering elsewhere. Set a good example of faithfully enduring suffering. W 9/15
Monthly Theme
THE CONGREGATION OF GOD
MANY are the conflicting claims of numerous religious systems concerning "the church", about which so many good and heartening things are written in the Holy Scriptures . Some contend that their religious organization alone has exclusive right to represent God . They say that the individual seeking God's favor ...
