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Jehovah Will Not Delay! ????????? “Even if [the vision] should delay, keep in expectation of it; for it will without fail come true. It will not be late.”—HABAKKUK 2:3. ?????? “AT MY guard post I will keep standing.” That was the resolve of GodÂ’s prophet Habakkuk. (Habakkuk 2:1) JehovahÂ’s people of the 20th century have shown that same determination. Hence, they have responded zealously to this call sounded at a landmark convention in September 1922: “This is the day of all days. Behold, the King reigns! You are his publicity agents. Therefore advertise, advertise, advertise, the King and his kingdom.” ????????? As JehovahÂ’s Witnesses sound GodÂ’s warning today, they must be ever alert to heed the concluding words of JesusÂ’ great prophecy: “Keep on the watch, for you do not know when the master of the house is coming, whether late in the day or at midnight or at cockcrowing or early in the morning; in order that when he arrives suddenly, he does not find you sleeping. But what I say to you I say to all, Keep on the watch.” (Mark 13:35-37) Like Habakkuk, and in harmony with JesusÂ’ words, we must keep on the watch! ????????? The First of Five Dramatic Woes 1??? Through his prophet Habakkuk, Jehovah proceeds to announce a series of five woes, judgments that must be carried out in preparing the earth for habitation by GodÂ’s faithful worshipers. Such righthearted ones ‘lift up a proverbial sayingÂ’ that Jehovah presents. We read at Habakkuk 2:6: “Woe to him who is multiplying what is not his own—O how long!—and who is making debt heavy against himself!” ????????? Here the emphasis is on unrighteous gain. In the world around us, the rich grow richer, and the poor grow poorer. Drug dealers and swindlers amass great fortunes, while many of the common people starve. One fourth of the worldÂ’s population is said to live below the poverty line. Living conditions are appalling in many countries. Those who yearn for righteousness on earth exclaim: “O how long” these iniquities have been multiplying! Yet, the end is at hand! Indeed, the vision “will not be late.” ????????? The Second Woe 2??? The second woe, recorded at Habakkuk 2:9-11, falls on “the one that is making evil gain for his house, in order to set his nest on the height, so as to be delivered from the grasp of what is calamitous!” Dishonest gain will be of no avail, as the psalmist makes clear: “Do not be afraid because some man gains riches, because the glory of his house increases, for at his death he cannot take along anything at all; his glory will not go down along with him himself.” (Psalm 49:16, 17) Noteworthy, then, is PaulÂ’s wise advice: “Give orders to those who are rich in the present system of things not to be high-minded, and to rest their hope, not on uncertain riches, but on God, who furnishes us all things richly for our enjoyment.”—1 Timothy 6:17. ????????? The Third Woe and the Issue of Bloodguilt 3??? The third woe announced through Habakkuk takes up the issue of bloodguilt. Says Habakkuk 2:12: “Woe to the one that is building a city by bloodshed, and that has solidly established a town by unrighteousness!” In this system of things, unrighteousness and bloodshed often accompany each other. Notably, the worldÂ’s religions have been responsible for the most heinous bloodbaths of history. We have only to mention the Crusades, which pitted so-called Christians against Muslims; the Catholic Inquisition in Spain and Latin America; EuropeÂ’s Thirty YearsÂ’ War between Protestants and Catholics; and the bloodiest of them all, the two world wars of our century, both of which started in the realm of Christendom. ????????? Will Jehovah execute judgment on warmongering nations? Habakkuk 2:13 states: “Look! Is it not from Jehovah of armies that peoples will toil on only for the fire, and that national groups will tire themselves out merely for nothing?” “Jehovah of armies”! Yes, Jehovah has heavenly angelic armies, which he will use in bringing warlike peoples and nations to nothing! ????????? The Fourth and Fifth Woes 4???5??? The fourth woe is described at Habakkuk 2:15 in these words: “Woe to the one giving his companions something to drink, attaching to it your rage and anger, in order to make them drunk, for the purpose of looking upon their parts of shame.” This suggests the dissolute, wayward state of the modern world. Its immorality, supported even by permissive religious bodies, has descended to new lows. Plagues, such as AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases, are on the rampage earth wide. Instead of reflecting “the glory of Jehovah,” the me-first generation of today plummets further into depravity and toward the execution of GodÂ’s judgment. “Satiated with dishonor instead of glory,” this delinquent world is about to drink from the bowl of JehovahÂ’s rage, which represents his will toward it. ‘There will be disgrace upon its glory.’—Habakkuk 2:16. ????????? A prelude to the fifth woe sternly warns against the worship of carved images. Jehovah has the prophet pronounce these powerful words: “Woe to the one saying to the piece of wood: ‘O do awake!Â’ to a dumb stone: ‘O wake up! It itself will give instructionÂ’! Look! It is sheathed in gold and silver, and there is no breath at all in the midst of it.” (Habakkuk 2:19) To this day, both Christendom and so-called heathendom bow to their crucifixes, Madonnas, icons, and other likenesses of man and beast. None of these can awake to save their worshipers when Jehovah comes to execute judgment. Their overlays of gold and silver pale into dead meaninglessness in comparison to the magnificence of the eternal God, Jehovah, and the glories of his living creations. May we extol his peerless name forever! ????????? Yes, our God, Jehovah, is worthy of all praise. With a feeling of deep reverence for him, let us heed that stern warning against idolatry. But listen! Jehovah is still speaking: “Jehovah is in his holy temple. Keep silence before him, all the earth!” (Habakkuk 2:20) The prophet doubtless had JerusalemÂ’s temple in mind. However, we today are privileged to worship in a far grander spiritual temple arrangement, where our Lord Jesus Christ is installed as High Priest. Here, in the earthly courtyard of that temple, we meet, serve, and pray, rendering to Jehovah the honor that is due his glorious name. And what joy we have in rendering heartfelt worship to our loving heavenly Father! ????????? https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/2000084?q=rulers+in+history&p=par#h=1 Â

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WHAT IS LIFE TEACHING YOU? - WHAT IS THE VALUE OF LIFE? - DO YOU USE YOUR TIME WISELY OR NOT LISTEN TO WHAT IT TEACHES YOU? ??????? TIME IS RUNNING OUT! - DON'T BE FOOLED IT WILL COME SUDDENLY! ????? The Bible identifies that one as a wicked spirit called Devil and Satan. He is “misleading the entire inhabited earth” and causing many of the troubles that beset mankind. Yet, the Bible also tells us that his time is running out. (Revelation 12:9, 12) Soon all the distress that Satan has brought upon earthÂ’s inhabitants will end by divine intervention. According to the Bible, GodÂ’s promised new world of righteousness will end hopelessness and despair.—2 Peter 3:13. ????? What a comfort it is to know that human suffering is temporary! Under the rule of GodÂ’s heavenly Kingdom in the hands of Jesus Christ, injustice and suffering will end. Regarding GodÂ’s appointed King, the Scriptures state: “He will deliver the poor one crying for help, also the afflicted one and whoever has no helper. He will feel sorry for the lowly one and the poor one, and the souls of the poor ones he will save. From oppression and from violence he will redeem their soul, and their blood will be precious in his eyes.”—Psalm 72:12-14. ????? The time for the fulfillment of these prophetic words is very near. We can enjoy everlasting life on a paradise earth under wonderful conditions. (Luke 23:43; John 17:3) Knowledge of these comforting Scriptural promises gives hope and consolation to those crying for help.  ????? https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/2003528?q=time+is+running+out&p=par

About the Barcelona bombing a brother informs us Antonio Tony on the attack of now in Barcelona, I have just passed this report: . Dear Brothers, let us inform you that our colleagues from the previous turn and now at Palau Reial-illa are all located and well. . I also know that elders of the congregations close to las ramblas are trying to contact the brothers of their preaching groups and they seem to be all good . Pam's brothers from university and parallel plaza seem to be fine. . Are the closest to the area . Good afternoon to all, the information I have just passed is an old man who takes care of the point of palau reial in Barcelona . The brothers of the 15-18 h shift at Palau Reial-illa after some police control on diagonal, have already been able to leave Barcelona and are home to their homes. . They just sent me this information from Barcelona

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The United Nations said Friday the death toll from mudslides in Sierra Leone's capital Freetown has surpassed 400. ??????????????? Another 600 people remain unaccounted for as workers seek to recover more bodies from the thick mud and debris of smashed homes. Those efforts are hampered by rain, which remains in the forecast in coming days. The government has began burying the bodies that have been recovered Thursday. Sierra Leone's President Ernest Bai Koromo offered his condolences and support during a burial ceremony. "As we mourn, let me assure you that we all support the bereaved families and the injured. We will continue to stand by you and share with you your grief and help those of you that are traumatized and depressed, and in the process we all are committed that even with this difficulty Sierra Leone will rise again. May the God and the good Lord have mercy on the souls of our compatriots that have departed. May they be granted eternal rest. Thank you." The government warned of a new danger from a large crack that has opened on a mountainside where residents were told to evacuate. Sierra Leone has asked for international assistance and said it’s doing all it can to stem the outbreak of deadly disease, while human rights organization, Amnesty International, issued a statement accusing the government of failing to learn from similar past incidents. The mudslide occurred after hours of heavy rains early Monday, while many Freetown residents were still sleeping. Witnesses described a particularly hard-hit area in the Regent district, saying roads became "churning rivers of mud." UNICEF called the scale of damage from the mudslides “unprecedented” and said its teams have been providing safe drinking water and sanitation to the large number of children affected by the disaster. “Children have been left homeless, vulnerable and terrified. We must do all we can to protect them from disease and exploitation,” said UNICEF Representative Hamid El-Bashir Ibrahim. About VOA The Voice of America (VOA) publishes accurate, balanced, and comprehensive news and information to an international audience. It started in 1942 as a radio news service for people living in closed and war-torn societies and has since grown into a multimedia news operation. VOA now reaches people on web, mobile devices and social media in more than 40 languages.

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Barcelona bombing, Spain 13 dead, 50 wounded Any brother or sister of Barcelona who wishes to give information, do not hesitate to express yourself. Not known if any were Witnesses.

Bulgaria, Europe The pressures of witnesses also begin Our brothers reported incidents of harassment and hostile rhetoric by some political parties and said that the government did not prosecute religious attacks against its members. Jehovah's witnesses............................ continued to denounce incidents of desecration like graffiti, offensive graffiti and broken windows in their places of worship. Jehovah's witnesses reported acts of vandalism with the throwing of stones and breaking windows in their prayer houses at pleven on April 21 and Sofia on April 21 and July 30 The police hadn't made arrests in any of the incidents at the end of the year. http://sofiaglobe.com/2017/08/16/in-bulgaria-minority-religious-groups-report-assaults-jews-complain-about-hate-speech-and-lukov-march/

By Undeserved Kindness You Were Set Free ???????? "It is as a free gift that they are being declared righteous . . . through the release by the ransom paid by Christ Jesus."—Rom. 3:24. “Sin must not be master over you, seeing that you are . . . under undeserved kindness.”—ROM. 6:14. Jehovah was not obliged to have his Son come to earth to provide the ransom. Moreover, imperfect, sinful humans did not of themselves merit, or deserve, what God and Jesus did in providing a ransom by which forgiveness was possible. So our being forgiven and offered the prospect of living forever is truly a kindness that is undeserved. We should highly value the gift of GodÂ’s undeserved kindness and let it affect our life daily. ???????? APPRECIATION FOR GODÂ’S UNDESERVED KINDNESS  Our goal should be to avoid gross sins as well as wrongs that are not as flagrant. We will not be able to do that perfectly. Nevertheless, we should strive to do so, even as Paul did. He urged his brothers: “Do not let sin continue to rule as king in your mortal bodies so that you should obey their desires.” (Rom. 6:12;7:18-20) As we fight against sin in all its forms, we show true appreciation for GodÂ’s undeserved kindness through Christ. ???????? By means of GodÂ’s undeserved kindness, our sins have been forgiven and can continue to be forgiven. In appreciation, let us work at overcoming any tendency to give in to what others might consider minor sins. Paul emphasized the reward that then awaits us: “Now that you were set free from sin and became slaves to God, you are producing your fruit in the way of holiness, and the end is everlasting life.”—Rom. 6:22. ???????? https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/2016924?q=rom+3%3A24&p=par

“Search for Jehovah and His Strength” ?????? "The eyes of Jehovah are roving about through all the earth to show his strength in behalf of those whose heart is complete toward him."—2 Chron. 16:9. ?????? God always uses his power for good. “As regards Jehovah, his eyes are roving about through all the earth to show his strength in behalf of those whose heart is complete toward him.” (2 Chronicles 16:9) Jehovah directs his power in a controlled way. Patience holds back GodÂ’s execution of the wicked to give them the opportunity to repent. Love moves him to make the sun shine upon all kinds of men—righteous and unrighteous. Justice will move him finally to use his unlimited power to bring to nothing the one having the means to cause death, Satan the Devil.—Matthew 5:44, 45; Hebrews 2:14; 2 Peter 3:9. ?????? Jehovah can empower his servants as well as protect them. The Bible urges us to “search for Jehovah and his strength.” (Psalm 105:4) Why? Because when we do things in GodÂ’s strength, our power will be used for the benefit, rather than the harm, of others. Nowhere do we find a better example of this than in Jesus Christ, who performed many miracles in “JehovahÂ’s power.” (Luke 5:17) Jesus could have dedicated himself to becoming rich, famous, or even an all-powerful king. (Luke 4:5-7) Instead, he used the power God gave him to train and to teach, to help and to heal. (Mark 7:37; John 7:46) What a fine example for us! ?????? 1?? How do we draw on GodÂ’s strength? First of all, we have to ask for it in prayer. 2?? Second, we can draw spiritual strength from the Bible. (Hebrews 4:12) 3?? Third, we draw strength from Jehovah through Christian association. Paul encouraged Christians to attend meetings regularly in order to “incite to love and fine works” and to encourage one another. (Hebrews 10:24, 25) Jehovah gives power to his servants when they carry out their ministry. We read in IsaiahÂ’s prophecy: “He is giving to the tired one power; and to the one without dynamic energy he makes full might abound. . . . Those who are hoping in Jehovah will regain power. They will mount up with wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary; they will walk and not tire out.” (Isaiah 40:29-31) ?????? https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/2000163?q=2+chron+16%3A9&p=par

"Our help is in the name of Jehovah, The Maker of heaven and earth.” (Ps.124:8) #OurCreatorJehovahGod? ????? Man, unable to foresee the future and limited in his ability to cope with calamity, is likened to “birds that are being taken in a trap [Heb., bap·pach?], . . . ensnared at a calamitous time, when it falls upon them suddenly.” (Ec 9:12) ????? The righteous are confronted with subtle snares, hidden traps, attractive lures, and bait placed in their path to draw them into the domain of the wicked who seek to bring them to moral and spiritual ruin. (Ps 119:110; 142:3; Ho 9:8) ????? False prophetesses are condemned for “hunting down . . . souls as though they were flying things.” (Eze 13:17-23) ????? However, because Jehovah proves to be with his faithful servants, their “soul is like a bird that is escaped from the trap of baiters. The trap is broken, and we ourselves have escaped.” (Ps 124:1,7, 8) ????? The psalmist prayed: “Keep me from the clutches of the trap [phach] that they have laid for me and from the snares [u·mo·qeshohth?, feminine plural form of moh·qesh?] of those practicing what is hurtful. The wicked will fall into their own nets all together, while I, for my part, pass by.”—Ps 141:9, 10. ????? https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/1200000745?q=ps+124%3A8&p=par

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"If you are being reproached for the name of Christ, you are happy, because the spirit of glory, yes, the spirit of God, is resting upon you."—1 Pet. 4:14. ??????? Persecuted yet Happy! “Happy are you when people reproach you and persecute you and lyingly say every sort of wicked thing against you for my sake.”—MATTHEW 5:11. ??????? Suffering for RighteousnessÂ’ Sake According to Jesus and the apostle Peter, what kind of suffering brings happiness? ??????? The eighth happiness that Jesus stated is: “Happy are those who have been persecuted for righteousnessÂ’ sake, since the kingdom of the heavens belongs to them.” (Matthew 5:10) Suffering in itself is not meritorious. The apostle Peter wrote: “What merit is there in it if, when you are sinning and being slapped, you endure it? But if, when you are doing good and you suffer, you endure it, this is a thing agreeable with God.” He further stated: “However, let none of you suffer as a murderer or a thief or an evildoer or as a busybody in other peopleÂ’s matters. But if he suffers as a Christian, let him not feel shame, but let him keep on glorifying God in this name.” (1 Peter 2:20; 4:15, 16) According to JesusÂ’ words, suffering brings happiness when it is endured for righteousnessÂ’ sake. ??????? In modern times, JehovahÂ’s Witnesses have been persecuted because they refuse to stop preaching “this good news of the kingdom.” (Matthew 24:14) When their Christian meetings are banned, they are willing to suffer rather than stop gathering together as the Bible commands. (Hebrews 10:24, 25) They have been persecuted because of their Christian neutrality or their refusal to misuse blood. (John 17:14; Acts 15:28, 29) Nevertheless, this stand for righteousness brings GodÂ’s people today much inner peace and happiness.—1 Peter 3:14. ??????? Another reason why opposition and persecution for righteousnessÂ’ sake makes us happy is that it proves that we are living as true Christians with godly devotion. The apostle Paul wrote: “All those desiring to live with godly devotion in association with Christ Jesus will also be persecuted.” (2 Timothy 3:12) We are supremely happy at the thought that our keeping integrity under trial provides a further answer to SatanÂ’s challenge that all of JehovahÂ’s creatures serve Him out of selfish interest. (Job 1:9-11; 2:3, 4) We rejoice that we have a share, be it ever so small, in the vindication of JehovahÂ’s righteous sovereignty.—Proverbs 27:11. ??????? Jesus gave an added reason for joy at being maligned and persecuted like the prophets of old. Toward the end of the ninth happiness, he stated: “Rejoice and leap for joy, since your reward is great in the heavens.” (Matthew 5:12) The apostle Paul wrote: “The wages sin pays is death, but the gift God gives is everlasting life by Christ Jesus our Lord.” (Romans 6:23) Yes, the ‘great rewardÂ’ is life, and it is not a wage that we can earn. It is a free gift. Jesus said that the reward is “in the heavens” because it comes from Jehovah. ??????? As that great “day of Jehovah” draws ever nearer, let us rejoice because we are “counted worthy to be dishonored” for JesusÂ’ name. (2 Peter 3:10-13; Acts 5:41) Like the early Christians, may we continue “without letup teaching and declaring the good news about the Christ” and his Kingdom government while awaiting our reward in JehovahÂ’s righteous new world.—Acts 5:42; James 5:11. ??????? https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/2004803?q=1Peter+4%3A14&p=par Â

"Who are you to be judging your neighbor?"—Jas. 4:12. ????????????????????????? How can we imitate JesusÂ’ humility? Our attitude. When we are humble, we know that our authority is limited. Therefore, we know that we do not have the right to judge other people. We will not criticize them or doubt their motives. (Luke 6:37; James 4:12) Humility helps us to avoid being “overly righteous.” This means that we will not feel that we are better than those who do not have the same abilities or privileges that we have. (Ecclesiastes 7:16) Humble elders do not think that they are better than their brothers and sisters. Rather, these loving shepherds “consider others superior,” that is, they think of others as more important than themselves.—Philippians 2:3; Luke 9:48. ????????????????????????? Our speech. If we are truly humble, it will affect the way that we speak to others. (Luke 6:45) When we talk with them, we will not focus on our own privileges and the things we have done. (Proverbs 27:2) Instead, we will commend our brothers and sisters for the good that they do and focus on their good qualities and abilities. (Proverbs 15:23) Our actions. Humble Christians do not try to become famous or important in this world. Instead, they choose to live a simple life, even doing humble work, so that they can serve Jehovah as much as they can. (1 Timothy 6:6, 8) Most important, we can show humility by being obedient. We must be humble in order to “be obedient to those who are taking the lead” in the congregation and to accept and follow the direction of JehovahÂ’s organization.—Hebrews 13:17. ????????????????????????? https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/402015122?q=james4%3A12&p=par#h=16 Â

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@Martha Braun Amistadi Some Creations are so Funny! Jehovah has humor also. Look at this bird, looks like it has a helmet on him! Thank you for your support! Jehovah bless! ?????

How to Build a Happy Marriage ??????????? "Become kind to one another, tenderly compassionate." – Eph. 4:32. ????????? OUR Maker, Jehovah God, instituted marriage as a permanent union between a man and a woman. Says Genesis 2:18, 22-24: “Jehovah God went on to say: ‘It is not good for the man to continue by himself. I am going to make a helper for him, as a complement of him.Â’ And Jehovah God proceeded to build the rib that he had taken from the man into a woman and to bring her to the man. Then the man said: ‘This is at last bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh. This one will be called Woman, because from man this one was taken.Â’ That is why a man will leave his father and his mother and he must stick to his wife and they must become one flesh.” ??????????? True, building a lasting, happy marriage is not easy, but it is certainly possible. Many couples have been happily married for 50, 60, or more years. How do they do it? They work at their marriage continually and unselfishly to “gain the approval” of their mate. (1 Corinthians 7:33, 34) That takes work. If you are willing to invest the time and effort, you too can build a happy marriage, one that will last a long time. ??????????? What can sustain marital commitment? The apostle Paul wrote: “Husbands ought to be loving their wives as their own bodies.” (Ephesians 5:28, 29) In part, then, being “joined together” means that you feel as concerned about the welfare of your mate as you do about your own. Married people need to shift their thinking from “mine” to “ours,” from “me” to “we.” ??????????? Successfully weathering stormy attacks on your marriage will make you wise. Such acquired wisdom can result in happiness. “Happy is the man that has found wisdom,” notes Proverbs 3:13. ??????????? What Can Help You to Build a Happy Marriage? ?? Study GodÂ’s Word along with your mate regularly, and pray to God for help and guidance in resolving problems.—Proverbs 3:5, 6; Philippians 4:6, 7; 2 Timothy 3:16, 17. ?? Confine sexual interest exclusively to your mate.—Proverbs 5:15-21; Hebrews 13:4. ?? Communicate openly, honestly, and lovingly about your problems and differences.—Proverbs 15:22; 20:5; 25:11. ?? Speak to your mate in a kind, considerate manner; avoid outbursts of anger, nagging, and harsh critical remarks.—Proverbs 15:1; 20:3; 21:9; 31:26, 28; Ephesians 4:31, 32. ?? Humbly apply Bible counsel even if you feel that your mate is not doing everything he or she should be doing.—Romans 14:12; 1 Peter 3:1, 2. ?? Work hard to cultivate the spiritual qualities mentioned in the Bible.—Galatians 5:22, 23; Colossians 3:12-14; 1 Peter 3:3-6. ??????????? https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/102006242?q=eph+4%3A32&p=par Â

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