Queen Esther

The three horses.... ( and the paradise seems here ! ) The sun beams embraced you like a hug. Her honey-colored hair was somewhat disheveled from the warming breeze of the late afternoon. She was asleep, leaning against the gnarled trunk of an apple tree. Full of satisfaction, and very slowly, she awoke from her slumber, not quite ready to give up the comfort of sleep. To her ear, that after the long sleep now gradually began again his activity, the cheerful rippling of the nearby brook, the rustling of the leaves, the cheerful chirp of the beetles, eagerly pursued their activities. The heavy scent of apple blossoms tickled her nose; The sunshine shining through the branches danced on your face and carefully opened your eyes. Her first reaction, while she awoke, was "to smile, stretch, and ask: What day was today? And what you wanted to do. Then you sat up with a jerk, but careful enough to pay attention to your shoulder, otherwise, if you had been lying on it. Always very painful. But that was not the case now! She could move your shoulder and arm well..., but, ............ Wait a moment ! What? Where ? Just a moment ! How did I get here? For a moment she was confused and looked to the left and right. She was on a gentle hill with spring-green grass, wild flowers surrounded her tree, other flowers lined a small creek that spilled into a glass-clear mountain lake. Soft light illuminated the snow-capped mountain in the distance. "The mountain of Jehovah ... to HIM, all nations must flow." These words suddenly struck her. But as you continued to think about it, the idyll, which was reinforced by a pair of swans floating silently over the waves, was suddenly interrupted by the ardent fun of a young tiger who fell into the water. The swans fluttered in fright. After his short bath, the splendid animal went quietly to a grass-grown flat spot; Shook the water in a rainbow-colored haze from his fur and then lay down slowly. "They will not cause any harm, nor will they anyhow spoil ..." Again, these words flashed in your consciousness. And again, you were prevented from pondering their importance, for a sudden whirling right in front of your face distracted you. A hummingbird hovered only a few inches before her, glittering like a gem, and swarmed over you. As your gaze followed the dazzling figure, she discovered a foxglove-sized nest nestling between the apple blossoms. Two little birds begged for a sip of nectar with wide-open beaks. In the few minutes since you had perceived the peace and the awesome beauty of their environment, you were overwhelmed by the realization that rose in your heart. It was almost too much to accept the truth, but she must! PARADISE ! That was it ! She had done it! Her legs trembled as she knelt, covered her face with her hands as she prayed and shed tears of joy and gratitude. Her heart was almost bursting with praise and gratitude: Jehovah had included you in HIS 'wonderful intent! It was almost impossible to find the right words, and yet they were pouring out joyfully and bubbling over your lips. This was paradise, the New World, the new earth. For years, you had been convinced that Jehovah would keep his promise; For years, you had tried to convince others of the same hope. Now you were here. But stop ! She did not remember the battle of Armagedon. Your last memory - what was that? The sad faces of your loved ones, in whose eyes your suffering reflected. Pain, tubing, injection needles. For the first time, you looked at your body now more precisely: Young people's muscles, elastic and firm, played under your freshly tanned skin. Even your teeth were all fully present! But there was a tooth in your memory that had made her a lot of years. Now there was in his place a tooth that felt just right! Even your eyes could see near and far, equally sharp. Nothing hurt. Absolutely no pain! "Death will no longer be, nor grief, nor cry, nor pain will be more. The former things are past! ' She was now the living proof of this! She was really alive! She was so deeply engrossed in your prayer, so busy exploring herself that you had not even noticed the three great animals that were slowly coming up the hill. Suddenly you felt like a thick pink tongue, the salt of your tears. Three horses with shining fur, gorgeous in appearance and color, were hovering around you like a reception committee. All three greeted you with their big, kind eyes. She stroked her silky necks and let her fingers slip through the dense manes. The most curious of them sniffed at her soft nasal tip, gently thrust her in the ribs and pushed you a few steps farther. She turned his powerful head as if to invite you to ascend. And now you did. With a gentle touch of your legs and a small pull on the mane, it went in the direction where you steered it. What a power under her! How you felt your body, healthy and strong! How you enjoyed the splendor of the landscape and overflowed with gratitude: for the love of GOD. Suddenly your companions stopped, set up their ears, and listened in the direction of an abandoned path that led along the lake and through the forest. Now you heard it too: laughter! Who was still here? Again the laughter hovered over a light breeze. But this time ... could it be possible? This time she recognized the voices, which made themselves joyful shouts! She took a strand of the mane and urged your horse to hurry. It obeyed and fell into an intoxicating gallop. At a breathtaking pace, it went downhill. All three horses pushed through the ford that the water sprayed like this, and the young woman was already flying back up the embankment as if she were one with the beast. The group, gaily gathering on the banks of the lake, turned around at the sight of the rushing horses. A few people came out of a wooden hut and then issued disbelieving cries of recognition: "She's back!" "She's back!" "Oh, thank God, she's back!" ' Together, they hurried to meet the rider, the arms spread to the welcome. "And there shall be a resurrection of the righteous." This wonderful truth filled your whole being. Again, overwhelmed with gratitude, she asked herself, "How can I bear so much JOY?" The faces you saw the last time marked full of anxiety; Radiated now full of enthusiasm. "The gift that God gives is eternal life." She knew the words, but now she could feel her full meaning. Her hands were drawn out, and her arms were helping her down. With warm embraces was welcomed you. All wanted to touch your face and hold your hands. A frenzy of pure joy gripped the group. People who had survived Armagedon were keen to welcome you and tell of JEHOVA'S great day. And you wanted to know from her: "How was it when you awoke?" The setting sun warmed you like a hug. Her dyed-blond hair was a bit disheveled ... of the happy hands that you had welcomed. She was accompanied to a swing on the porch, where she cuddled into the soft plush pillow. Jehovah had a miracle for you personally! - this realization was only now being introduced to her. JEHOVA had remembered everything that concerned you. Your family members! The sound of her voice, your favorite dish ... Food? Her stomach began to growl, and she realized something: "She was hungry !!!" How long ago was it when you had eaten the last time? At that moment a little child came toward you, with glowing pauses and glittering eyes. The girl held two round, ripe plums in her hand and handed her one. The little one said, "I was born here in paradise. Do you remember how it was in the old world? '' The conversation was gradually fading, so you could answer. Blurred scenes of suffering arose from your mind's eye and faded away again. Her gaze wandered over the charming surroundings and the beloved friends and relatives. She breathed deeply into the clean, perfumed air of the pines, and entered the sight of pure joy in the eyes of your loved ones. Then she turned to the girl, took his little hand; Laughed loudly and said: "Of course I CAN remember. But why should I have WANT? " (Isaiah 65: 17b). (Author unknown)

Hagamos más hermoso nuestro paraíso espiritual... Pasaré a visiones y revelaciones sobrenaturales del Señor (2 Cor. 12:1). http://wol.jw.org/es/wol/dt/r4/lp-s/2017/1/9 Apenas un siglo después de formarse la congregación cristiana, muchos le dieron la espalda a Dios (Hech. 20:28-30; 2 Tes. 2:3, 4). Cada vez era más difícil identificar a los auténticos siervos de Jehová. Tuvieron que pasar muchos siglos para que él aclarara mediante su Rey, Jesús, quiénes le servían de verdad en su templo espiritual. En el año 1919, Jehová identificó claramente a las personas que tenían su aprobación y le servían en su templo espiritual. Las había limpiado para que le sirvieran tal como él deseaba (Is. 4:2, 3; Mal. 3:1-4). En ese momento comenzó a cumplirse la visión que el apóstol Pablo había tenido siglos antes. La visión de Pablo se encuentra en 2 Corintios 12:2-4 y en ella se le dio una revelación, la cual se cumpliría en el futuro. w15 15/7 1:6-8

Work to Enhance the Spiritual Paradise.... I will move on to supernatural visions and revelations of the Lord.—2 Cor. 12:1. http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/dt/r1/lp-e/2017/1/9 Less than a century after the Christian congregation was established, a foretold apostasy began to develop. (Acts 20:28-30; 2 Thess. 2:3, 4) Thereafter, it became increasingly difficult to identify who was truly serving God at his spiritual temple. Only centuries later did the time arrive for Jehovah to clarify matters by means of his newly enthroned King, Jesus Christ. By 1919, those approved by Jehovah and serving at his spiritual temple were clearly identified. They had been spiritually refined in order to make their service to God even more acceptable to him. (Isa. 4:2, 3; Mal. 3:1-4) What the apostle Paul had foreseen centuries before in a vision began to be fulfilled in a limited way. We find Paul’s vision described at 2 Corinthians 12:2-4. What Paul saw in a supernatural vision was referred to as a revelation. It involved a future event, not something that existed in his day. w15 7/15 1:6-8

@Sonita Thank you so much, looking about my question for me... Some things I already knew, but you know alot more, bec. its your beautiful Nicaragua flower ❤ I now know the importend reason... not enough sun in Germany, so sorry Perhaps I can find any compromise? I will tell you !

Un hermoso diario de glanillas de texto actual para el domingo❤ http://wol.jw.org/es/wol/dt/r4/lp-s/2017/1/8

A beautiful Daily text gleanings current for Sunday ❤ http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/dt/r1/lp-e/2017/1/8

¡Ay de la tierra y del mar!, porque el Diablo ha descendido a ustedes, teniendo gran cólera, sabiendo que tiene un corto espacio de tiempo (Rev. 12:12). http://wol.jw.org/es/wol/dt/r4/lp-s/2017/1/8 En 1914 estalló la guerra entre varias naciones europeas, pero no tardó en convertirse en un conflicto mundial. En 1918, al final de la lucha, mucha gente estaba sufriendo hambre, y la gripe española acabó con más vidas que la guerra misma. Así comenzó a cumplirse “la señal” de la presencia invisible de Jesús como nuevo Rey de la Tierra (Mat. 24:3-8; Luc. 21:10, 11). Las pruebas demuestran claramente que 1914 fue el año en el que “le fue dada una corona” al Señor Jesucristo. De inmediato, “salió venciendo y para completar su victoria” (Rev. 6:2). Para empezar limpió los cielos. Libró una guerra contra Satanás y sus demonios y los arrojó a la Tierra. Desde entonces, la humanidad ha visto con sus propios ojos el cumplimiento de las palabras inspiradas del texto de hoy. w15 15/6 4:13

Woe for the earth and for the sea, because the Devil has come down to you, having great anger, knowing that he has a short period of time.—Rev. 12:12. http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/dt/r1/lp-e/2017/1/8 In 1914, war broke out between nations of Europe—a war that spread and engulfed the whole world. By the time it ended in 1918, terrible food shortages had been experienced and there was a flu epidemic in which more people died than were killed in the war. Thus “the sign” that Jesus had given to identify his invisible presence as earth’s new King started to be fulfilled. (Matt. 24:3-8; Luke 21:10, 11) Ample evidence points to the year 1914 as the time when “a crown was given” to the Lord Jesus Christ. He “went out conquering and to complete his conquest.” (Rev. 6:2) He cleansed the heavens in a war against Satan and his demons, who were hurled down to the vicinity of the earth. Ever since, mankind has experienced the truthfulness of the inspired words of today’s text. w15 6/15 4:13

Psalm 119 : 105 Your word is a lamp to my foot. - And a light for my path.

The Brother says... We ALL smile in the same LANGUAGE ❤ Thats SO true ;-)

Do you remember this wonderful smell ? Oh yes, you do... I miss it, bec. my Maldivian plant only gives me green leaves but never a blossom in 13 years.... awww... Maybe i must buy a plant in Germany, I know, they love always warm sun ! Do you have any idea ? DANKE ❤

YES !! Thanks Brother Barltrop... 12 For the word of God is alive and exerts power and is sharper than any two-edged sword and pierces even to the dividing of soul and spirit, and of joints from the marrow, and is able to discern thoughts and intentions of the heart.

NEW Technology never will come to an end in our world... !

Beautiful little original JW - cookies for our Pioneers I would like to test some of that... Yummi !

Thank you Sister Martha... Yes thats really true ❤

I want see your homeland my dear.... oh yes, and our beloved Frangipani too, ok ? ❤️ You show me one day, yes ;o ) thank you so much, I am so happy

Asamblea en Oregon, EE.UU. Otra foto feliz con nuestro GB tan sonriente divertido. Hermano Stephen LETT Junto a él, dos niñas ... sonriendo también ;o)

Assembly in Oregon, USA Another happy photo with our SO funny smiling GB. Brother Stephen LETT ! Beside him, 2 little girls... smiling too ;o)

NICARAGUA, Un papá acaba de bautizar a su hija ❤ Ella parece llorar, pero él es tan feliz sonriendo ;-)

NICARAGUA, A Dad just baptized his daughter ❤ She seems crying, but he is so happy smiling ;-)

Cristo amaba a las personas ❤ Ningún residente dirá: “Estoy enfermo” (Is. 33:24). http://wol.jw.org/es/wol/dt/r4/lp-s/2017/1/7 Si somos leales hasta el fin, podremos experimentar uno de los milagros más grandes de todos los tiempos: pasar con vida a través de la “gran tribulación”. Pero eso no es todo. Poco después del Armagedón, los sobrevivientes recuperarán milagrosamente la salud (Is. 35:5, 6; Rev. 21:4). ¿Se imagina ver a quienes están a su alrededor deshaciéndose de lentes, bastones, muletas, sillas de ruedas y ayudas auditivas? Los sobrevivientes del Armagedón tendrán mucho trabajo que hacer. Con fuerzas renovadas, podrán poner manos a la obra y convertir el planeta que Dios nos ha dado en un hermoso paraíso (Sal. 115:16). Las curaciones que hizo Jesús animan mucho a quienes forman parte de la “gran muchedumbre”, pues refuerzan su confianza en que muy pronto desaparecerán por completo todas sus dolencias (Rev. 7:9). Aquellos milagros fueron una muestra de los tiernos sentimientos de Cristo y de lo mucho que nos quiere (Juan 10:11; 15:12, 13). Su compasión también nos recuerda el interés y el cariño profundos que Jehová siente por cada uno de sus siervos (Juan 5:19). w15 15/6 2:16, 17

He Loved People ❤ No resident will say: “I am sick.”—Isa. 33:24. http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/dt/r1/lp-e/2017/1/7 If we maintain our Christian integrity, we may well witness one of the greatest miracles of all time—the miracle of surviving the great tribulation. Soon after the war of Armageddon, more miracles will occur, restoring humans to good health. (Isa. 35:5, 6; Rev. 21:4) Imagine watching people discard eyeglasses, canes, crutches, wheelchairs, hearing aids, and the like. Armageddon survivors will have work to do. They can move forward with zest to make our planet, a gift from God, into a global paradise. (Ps. 115:16) Jesus’ healings in the past encourage the “great crowd” today, reinforcing their joyous prospect of being healed of all ills. (Rev. 7:9) Those healings reflected his deep feelings and showed just how much love God’s firstborn Son has for mankind. (John 10:11; 15:12, 13) Jesus’ compassion paints a touching portrait of Jehovah’s concern for each one of his servants.—John 5:19. w15 6/15 2:16, 17

Thank you, Brother David Normand !

El director del banquete probó el agua que había sido convertida en vino (Juan 2:9). http://wol.jw.org/es/wol/dt/r4/lp-s/2017/1/6 Jesús produjo vino de calidad para un grupo grande (Juan 2:6-11). Sin embargo, nunca usó el poder que tenía para satisfacer sus propios deseos. Cuando el Diablo lo tentó, se negó a convertir unas piedras en panes (Mat. 4:2-4). En cambio, sí utilizó ese poder para satisfacer las necesidades de los demás. ¿Cómo podemos imitar su interés por la gente? Él mismo dijo: “Practiquen el dar” (Luc. 6:38). ¿Podemos invitar a los hermanos a comer y pasar un rato agradable en casa? ¿Qué hay si un hermano necesita ensayar su discurso después de una reunión o si desea mejorar en la predicación? ¿Le dedicaremos suficiente tiempo? Si somos generosos con nuestros recursos y nuestro tiempo, demostraremos que estamos siguiendo el ejemplo de Jesús. w15 15/6 1:3, 4, 6

The director of the feast tasted the water that had now been turned into wine.—John 2:9. http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/dt/r1/lp-e/2017/1/6 Jesus miraculously provided a large amount of fine wine, enough for a sizable group. (John 2:6-11) It is of interest that when the Devil tempted Jesus to turn stones into loaves of bread, Christ refused to use his miraculous power to satisfy his personal desires. (Matt. 4:2-4) But he did use his power to respond to and satisfy the needs of others. How can we imitate Jesus’ unselfish concern for others? He encouraged God’s servants to “practice giving.” (Luke 6:38) Can we show the noble quality of generosity by inviting others to our home to share a meal and a spiritual feast? Can we be generous with our time after a meeting, aiding someone in need, such as by listening to a brother practice his talk? What help might we be able to offer to those needing assistance in the ministry? We show that we have learned from Jesus by generously providing material and spiritual things to others as we are able. w15 6/15 1:3, 4, 6