May 9-May 15 Our Christian Life And Ministry (Midweek) Meeting Answers: Spiritual Gems

 May 9-May 15 Our Christian Life And Ministry (Midweek) Meeting Answers: Spiritual Gems

May 9-May 15 Our Christian Life And Ministry (Midweek) Meeting Answers: Spiritual Gems

When you're distressed, whom do you look to for strength? Yes, we all feel bitter sometimes. But our God, Jehovah, strengthens us in all circumstances. Just like David! David’s fear of Jehovah did more than just restrain him from doing wrong. It strengthened him to act decisively and wisely under difficult circumstances. Though distressed, David did not despair. Likewise, we need to rely on Jehovah God for the courage to go on. 

For this week, here are the spiritual gems that I have meditated.

• 1 Samuel 30:7. This indicates that David approached God through the priestly organization represented by Abiathar, who had the ephod. Today as servant of Jehovah, we must likewise look to God’s visible organization for spiritual food that is timely and for directions in Kingdom service. We should show readiness to submit and conform to the leadings of the holy spirit. 
• 1 Samuel 31:4. This clearly shows that this Biblical event, then, in no way justifies a Christian’s having any part in euthanasia. David, the anointed of Jehovah, ordered that this Amalekite who complied with Saul's request that he be put to death be slain for his bloodguilt. So we must show respect for life.
• 1 Samuel 31:12, 13. This verses teaches us that David did not consider their burning of the corpses as shameful. It was part of a respectful disposing of the dead.​ Since Jehovah does not express disapproval of cremation in the Bible, it remains a matter of personal decision. Accordingly, God will provide suitable bodies for those to be raised from death to earthly life. So whether a body returns to the elements by decaying in the ground or is burned to ashes does not in any way affect Jehovah's ability to resurrect the person, if that is His desire.

May we always be strengthened by our God and continue to do His will no matter hard our life would be.

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