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@bruceq Very true, I was thinking that also. So many prophecies can be fulfilled soon! 

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Romania

The Bible foretold that persecution of true Christians would reach a climax during the last days. (Gen. 3:15; Rev. 12:13, 17) Romania is a land where that prophecy has seen striking fulfillment. Yet, as this account will show, Jehovah’s Witnesses in Romania have let nothing extinguish the flame of truth that burns brightly in the hearts of God’s people. (Jer. 20:9)

Rather, they have recommended themselves “as God’s ministers, by the endurance of much, by tribulations, by cases of need, by difficulties, by beatings, by prisons.” (2 Cor. 6:4, 5) May their record of integrity encourage all who desire to walk with God during these difficult times.

A Romanian named Emanoil Chinţa was arrested during World War I and sent to a military prison in Italy, far from home. There he met some Bible Students who had been imprisoned because they refused to take up arms. Emanoil took to heart their Scriptural message. When he was released in 1919, he returned home to Baia-Mare, in Maramureş County, and zealously preached the good news and contributed to the formation of yet another group of Bible Students.

Thanks to the zeal and self-sacrificing spirit of the early pioneers of the good news and of those who listened to their message, the number of disciples multiplied and small groups of Bible Students mushroomed in the land. In fact, by 1919—just eight years after Károly Szabó and József Kiss returned to Romania—over 1,700 Kingdom publishers and interested ones were organized into 150 Bible study classes, now called groups or congregations. Brother Kiss served as a pioneer in his homeland until his death at 86 years of age. Brother Szabó returned to the United States in 1924 to coordinate the work in the Hungarian field there.

Fired up by nationalism and egged on by the clergy, the political authorities had no sympathy for those who would not rally to the flag and kill for the country. Hence, when the first world war broke out, many brothers were arrested and sentenced. Some were even executed, including Ioan Rus, a newly married man from the village of Petreştii de Mijloc, south of Cluj-Napoca.

In response to the clergy’s barrage of complaints, the Ministry of Religions approved the use of “public force” to hinder both the preaching and the meetings of Jehovah’s people. Thus, the police became an arm of the churches, arresting brothers on the false charge that they were disturbing the peace. The law, however, was not clearly defined, so sentences varied. The brothers’ good conduct also presented a problem. “The Bible Students cannot be condemned,” said one judge, “because they are often the most peaceable of men.”

Nevertheless, persecution intensified, and at the end of 1926, The Watch Tower was banned. But that did not stop the flow of spiritual food—the brothers simply changed the name of the magazine! Starting with the January 1, 1927, issue, the Romanian-language edition became The Harvest, then later The Light of the Bible, and finally Daybreak. Its Hungarian counterpart was renamed Christian Pilgrim, then Gospel, and lastly The Magazine of Those Who Believe in Christ’s Blood.

Yes, despite the clergy’s hate campaign, many honesthearted individuals wanted to hear the good news. They included a town mayor who devoured several brochures and later declared that he eagerly awaited the new world. In another town, a man asked for a number of copies of the publications, promising to distribute them to all who were willing to read them.

What is more, persecution sometimes had an effect opposite to that intended. For example, all the Witnesses in one area decided as a group to make their separation from “Babylon the Great” a matter of public record. (Rev. 18:2, 4) For five consecutive days, these courageous brothers and sisters streamed into the local town hall to draw up documents of withdrawal from their former church.

Community leaders were shocked, and the local priest was horrified. First he ran to the police station for help, but that proved futile. So he rushed back to the town hall and accused the notary of being a Communist for helping the people with their documents. Offended, the notary retorted that if the whole community came to him, he would help them draw up certificates of withdrawal. Thus the priest was stopped in his tracks, and the brothers were able to complete their paperwork.

In another instance, an elderly brother gave a fine witness in a court of law. The judge held in his hand two books published by Jehovah’s Witnesses. Waving them in front of the brother, the judge accused him of distributing religious propaganda.

“If you sentence me because I proclaim the truth of God’s Word,” replied the brother, “I would view this, not as a punishment, but as a badge of honor. The Lord Jesus told his followers to rejoice when persecuted for righteousness’ sake because this is how the prophets of old were treated. In fact, Jesus himself was persecuted and even impaled, not for wrongdoing, but for speaking the truth that he had received from God.”

The brother continued: “So if this court sentences me for proclaiming Jesus’ message about the Kingdom by means of those two books, it would be sentencing a man who has committed no crime.” The judge dismissed the charges.

http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/302006006?q=isaiah+43%3A10&p=par

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3 "Whenever it is that they are saying, “Peace and security!” then sudden destruction is to be instantly on them, just like birth pains on a pregnant woman, and they will by no means escape. 4 But you, brothers, you are not in darkness, so that the day should overtake you as it would thieves, 5 for you are all sons of light and sons of day. We belong neither to night nor to darkness." (1Thess 5:3-5)

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@TrueTomHarley We are living in exciting times! Jehovah is in control. It will not be late! 

Jehovah Will Not Delay

“Even if [the vision] should delay, keep in expectation of it; for it willwithout fail come true. It will not belate.”—HABAKKUK 2:3.

Watching and waiting! "His rulership is an everlasting rulership that will not pass away, and his Kingdom will not be destroyed." . . Daniel 7:14 . . ?

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(2 Cor 1:3, 4)  

ARE you presently facing a trial in your life? Do you feel at a loss, unable to cope with it? Do you even at times fear that your problem is unique and that there is no solution to it?

If so, take heart! Whatever trials we may face, the Bible assures us that God can enable us to deal with them. The Bible acknowledges that God’s servants will “meet with various trials.” (James 1:2)  Note the word “various” (Greek poi·kiʹlos). According to ancient usage, the original word means “manifold” or “many-tinted” and emphasizes “the diversity of the trials.” In fact, in everyday speech, that basically means “many-colored.”

Thus, “various trials” are trials that come in many colors, so to speak. Nevertheless, Jehovah supports us so that we can cope with each one of them.

According to Peter, one way that God’s undeserved kindness is expressed is through the various ones who make up the Christian congregation.  

Each servant of God has spiritual gifts, or abilities, that may serve as a source of encouragement to those facing trials. For instance, some members of the congregation are outstanding Bible teachers. Their insightful words inspire and motivate others to endure.  Others make regular shepherding visits at the homEs of those I n need of support. Such visits are occasions for encouragement, a ‘comforting of hearts. When overseers make such faith-strengthening visits, they impart a spiritual gift. Still others in the congregation are known for warmth, compassion, and tenderness in dealing with fellow believers who are saddened by trials. The empathy and active assistance shown by such loving brothers and sisters is a significant expression, or “color,” of God’s undeserved kindness.  

Yes, whatever is the “color,” or nature, of our trial, there will always be a “color,” or expression, of God’s undeserved kindness that will match it. (James 1:17)

Jehovah’s timely and appropriate support provided for his servants—no matter how diverse their temptations or challenges may be—is but one evidence of “the greatly diversified wisdom of God.”  Do you not agree? http://m.wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/2005447?q=support+others&p=par#h=3.  

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 (Prov 3:5, 6)   Where can we look for guidance when making decisions, even seemingly trivial ones?

How wonderful it would be to have a reliable consultant to advise us when we face a difficult decision! You can find such an adviser.

An ancient book with a message for today has this to say: “Your own ears will hear a word behind you saying: ‘This is the way. Walk in it, you people,’ in case you people should go to the right or in case you should go to the left.” (Isaiah 30:21)

What motivates us to make decisions that will show respect for the conscience of others?

Love for our neighbor. Jesus Christ taught that loving our neighbor as ourselves is the commandment second in importance only to that of loving God with our whole soul.  

However, we are living in a self-centered world, and our sinful tendencies incline us toward being selfish. So if a person is to love his neighbor as himself, he has to make his mind over.

Apart from Bible principles and the conscience of others, what may we consider when making decisions?

We need to consider how our decisions will affect our spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical well-being in the future.

Be they major or trivial, your decisions matter. A decision you make today may mean the difference between success and failure, even life and death in the future.

You can make wise decisions if you take into consideration Bible principles, the conscience of others, and the long-range effect of your action.

Make decisions God’s way. The decision about what course to follow now is yours to make, truly a decision that is a matter of life or death.

Would you welcome help in making the right decision, the wise one?

http://m.wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/2006283?q=decision+making&p=par#h=23

2 hours ago, bruceq said:

YES THE GOVERNMENT NOW OWNS EVERYTHING WE HAVE IN RUSSIA

EXCEPT OUR FAITH ...WE NOW GO UNDERGROUND

@bruceq can't find my other message? ?‍??????????

Everything is on time! Babylon the Great is soon to totally collapse! Exciting Jehovah has all control no fear! 

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33 minutes ago, bruceq said:

YES ALL DONE UNTIL APPEAL SOMETIME WITHIN THIS NEXT MONTH

THIS TIME IT WILL BE 3 JUDGES INSTEAD OF ONE. BUT IT IS OBVIOUS THAT THE RULING IS MADE IN ADVANCE PROBABLY BY PUTIN HIMSELF.

@bruceq I'm praying and we know Jehovah has full control of this situation! In fact you know what this will say to the world and other religions? Will know Babylon the Great must be exposed so she turned on? Yes! Soon in perfect timing Jehovah will put into the thoughts of these nations to destroy her. Why did we get this attack? Satan knows we are His people and of course it will not stop worship of Jehovah! We are United in the one true God. Other religions you know it will be blow to them for they are protected by Jehovah or united in his worship! So the future soon will expose all religions and then as revelation says God put it in their minds to destroy Babylon the Great then we know, Great Tribulation! Thank you for all your hard work here. Jehovah will Bless His People forever! 

@bruceq Has the session ended today? ?????????????

11 minutes ago, bruceq said:

YES "FULL" MEANS TOTALLY ON SIDE OF THE MINISTRY OF JUSTICE ON "ALL  COUNTS"

THAT MEANS EVERYTHING THE MINISTRY WANTS IT WILL NOW GET

HAVE FAITH AND REMEMBER BRO. JACKSON'S TALK "EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED". JEHOVAH HAS HIS OWN AGENDA HERE.

@bruceq My research:

14:“The great day of Jehovah is near.It is near, and there is a hurrying [of it] very much. The sound of the day of Jehovah is bitter. There a mighty man is letting out a cry. 15 That day is a day of fury, a day of distress and of anguish, a day of storm and of desolation, a day of darkness and of gloominess, a day of clouds and of thick gloom, 16  a day of horn and of alarm signal, against the fortified cities and against the high corner towers.17 And I will cause distress to mankind,and they will certainly walk like blind men; because it is against Jehovah that they have sinned. And their blood will actually be poured out like dust, and their bowels like the dung.18 Neither their silver nor their gold will be able to deliver them in the day of Jehovah’s fury; but by the fire of his zeal the whole earth will be devoured, because he will make an extermination, indeed a terrible one, of all the inhabitants of the earth.” (Zeph 1:14-18)

"They will have to know that I am Jehovah.’” (Ezekiel 6:14)

@bruceq Pardon my ignorance what is ac? ?‍?

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COURSE THEY HAVE BASIS FOR THEIR CLAIMS AS THEY HAVE SHOWN OUT OF COURT EVEN THOUGH THEY ARE "BASELESS". BUT IN COURT THEY ARE SUDDENLY "SILENT" UNABLE TO DEFEND THERE OWN AGENDA. APOSTATES AND OPPOSERS MUST BE PULLING THERE HAIR OUT TRYING TO FIGURE OUT WHY THEY CANT PIN THE WITNESSES DOWN ON THESES SIMPLE THINGS.  ALL I HAVE TO SAY IS IF SOMEONE IS CRITICAL OF JEHOVAH'S ORGANIZATION OR PEOPLE THEN YOU BETTER BE ON THE RIGHT SIDE SOON BECAUSE JEHOVAH'S ANGEL IS OBVIOUSLY  HERE !!! "EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED" - AND HE WILL DO IT IN "STYLE". {DANIEL 6:22; ACTS 12:3-11;}

TWO EXAMPLES OF JEHOVAH PROTECTING HIS PEOPLE! Have more if you need? ???

Czech Republic

The ties of international brotherhood took on added meaning for Jehovah’s Witnesses in the Czech Republic in 1998. International conventions featuring the theme “God’s Way of Life” were being held around the globe.

However, on more than one occasion, Jehovah blinded the eyes of those who wanted to cause harm to his servants. Brother Mařák, from Plzeň, recalls: “I was then serving as a field overseer. And in a cabinet with glass doors, I had a large envelope containing service reports, donations, and a list of the names of all the elders and ministerial servants. When the men conducting the search approached the cabinet, my wife looked at me and began silently begging Jehovah for help. The men peered through the glass right at the large gray envelope, but it was as if their eyes were blinded and they did not see it. We thanked Jehovah from the bottom of our hearts for this protection.”

Romania

The Bible foretold that persecution of true Christians would reach a climax during the last days. (Gen. 3:15; Rev. 12:13, 17) Romania is a land where that prophecy has seen striking fulfillment. Yet, as this account will show, Jehovah’s Witnesses in Romania have let nothing extinguish the flame of truth that burns brightly in the hearts of God’s people. (Jer. 20:9) Rather, they have recommended themselves “as God’s ministers, by the endurance of much, by tribulations, by cases of need, by difficulties, by beatings, by prisons.” (2 Cor. 6:4, 5) May their record of integrity encourage all who desire to walk with God during these difficult times.

Jehovah Blinded the Enemy

Ana Viusencu

Born: 1951

Baptized: 1965

Profile: From her early teens, she helped her parents duplicate literature. Later, she shared in translating publications into Ukrainian.

One day in 1968, I was hand copying a Watchtower onto paper stencils for duplication. Not thinking, I failed to hide the stencils when I went out to a Christian meeting. As soon as I arrived home at midnight, I heard a car stop. Before I could see who it was, five Securitate agents, armed with a search warrant, entered the house. I was terrified but managed to maintain my composure. At the same time, I implored Jehovah to forgive me for my carelessness, promising that I would never leave work out again.

The officer in charge sat down at the table right next to the papers, which I had hastily covered with a cloth when I heard the car stop. He stayed there until the inspection was finished a few hours later. While writing up his report—just inches from the stencils—he tidied up the cloth on a number of occasions. His report stated that the agents had found no banned literature in the house or on any person.

@Reprobus Thank you for your support for our family world wide. We Love because Jehovah teaches us "how" to Love! May Jehovah Bless you all in your efforts to please Him! Joy, Love and Peace, as Jehovah guides us forever! His Son, Our Lord Christ will soon destroy all His enemies. what a Blessing! Pray for God's Kingdom to come!        

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Спасибо вам за поддержку нашей семьи во всем мире. Мы любим, потому что Иегова учит нас «как» любить! Пусть Иегова благословит всех вас в ваших усилиях, чтобы угодить Ему! Радость, Любовь и Мир, как Иегова ведет нас вечно! Его Сын, наш Господь Христос скоро уничтожит всех Своих врагов. Какое благословение! Молитесь о том, чтобы Царство Бога было!

Библия говорит  ??????

10 minutes ago, Reprobus said:

Хорошо знать, сестра ... работа Иеговы не может быть остановлен!

(Псалом 9:10) Те, кто знает ваше имя, будут доверять вам; Ты никогда не покинешь ищущих тебя, о Иегова.

It's good to know, Sister ... Jehovah's work can not be stopped!
(Psalm 9:10) Those who know your name will trust you; You will never forsake those who seek you, O Jehovah.

My Translation almost the same but God to see both. 

Much love and prayers from all around the earth! Jehovah and Our Lord Christ will march ahead of you! “We pronounce happy those who have endured.”—JAMES 5:11. Consider what God’s inspired Word says about this: “Even if you should suffer for the sake of righteousness, you are happy.” “If you are being reproached for the name of Christ, you are happy.” (1 Peter 3:14; 4:14) “Happy are you when people reproach you and persecute you and lyingly say every sort of wicked thing against you for my sake. Rejoice and leap for joy, since your reward is great in the heavens.” (Matthew 5:11, 12)

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Much love and prayers from all around the earth! Jehovah and Our Lord Christ will march ahead of you! “We pronounce happy those who have endured.”—JAMES 5:11. Consider what God’s inspired Word says about this: “Even if you should suffer for the sake of righteousness, you are happy.” “If you are being reproached for the name of Christ, you are happy.” (1 Peter 3:14; 4:14) “Happy are you when people reproach you and persecute you and lyingly say every sort of wicked thing against you for my sake. Rejoice and leap for joy, since your reward is great in the heavens.” (Matthew 5:11, 12)

@Fmadriaga Glad you enjoyed it! 

I find pictures that are good quality without taking them from copyright sites. Have a wonderful day. Jehovah Bless! 

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16 minutes ago, Reprobus said:

Хорошо знать, сестра ... работа Иеговы не может быть остановлен!

(Псалом 9:10) Те, кто знает ваше имя, будут доверять вам; Ты никогда не покинешь ищущих тебя, о Иегова.

It's good to know, Sister ... Jehovah's work can not be stopped!
(Psalm 9:10) Those who know your name will trust you; You will never forsake those who seek you, O Jehovah.

@Reprobus Много любви и молитв со всего мира! Иегова и наш Господь Христос пойдут впереди вас! «Мы произносим довольных переживших» (ДЖЕЙМС 5:11). Подумайте, о чем говорит Божье вдохновенное Слово: «Даже если вы должны страдать ради праведности, вы счастливы». «Если вас упрекают за имя Христа, вы счастливы» (1 Петра 3:14; 4:14) «Счастливы вы, когда люди упрекают вас и преследуют вас и лгут, говоря вам все злое против вас за меня. Радуйтесь и веселитесь, ибо велика ваша награда на небесах »(Матфея 5:11, 12).

The Four Horsemen and You

They burst forth, hooves thundering! The four mighty horses and their riders make a picture so vivid that it almost seems to leap from the pages of the Bible!

The first horse is white—its rider a glorious, newly crowned king.

Behind him comes a horse the color of fire, bearing a rider who takes peace away from all the earth.

There follows a third horse, black as midnight, carrying a rider who holds aloft a pair of scales as a doleful message is proclaimed about a lack of basic foodstuffs.

The fourth horse is a sickly pale color, a harbinger of disease and other lethal threats, ridden by Death itself. And the Grave, the common grave of mankind, follows closely, reaping a terrible harvest of lives!—Revelation 6:1-8.

http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/2017085

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SCINTILLATING SIRIUS: Sirius is the brightest star in the sky. It is also, arguably, the most colorful. 

On any given evening of northern Spring, sky watchers can behold a spray of rainbow colors emanating from the Dog Star as it sets low in the southwestern sky.

Tom Wagner of Waterloo, Iowa, has developed a beautiful way to display the star's hue. "Decades ago I discovered that by wiggling my binoculars while looking at Sirius, I could easily see the colors of the rainbow flash by in rapid succession." On April 16th he took this picture through the eyepiece:

"This is a 2 second exposure," he says.  "The colors were spectacular!"

Astronomers call this phenomenon "scintillation." Also known as "twinkling," the phenomenon is caused by thermal irregularities in Earth's atmosphere.  As packets of relatively warm and cool air drift in front of a star, the star's light is refracted. The prismatic action of these air packets produce rainbow colors--especially near the horizon where starlight must pass through many turbulent irregularities to reach the observer. 

All stars scintillate, but Sirius does so most flamboyantly because of its extreme brightness. See for yourself.  Step outside this evening after sunset and look southwest for Sirius near the feet or Orion.  The lower it gets, the more it twinkles. Enjoy the show!

38 minutes ago, bruceq said:

ACCORDING TO TASS NEWS TOMORROW MAY BE THE FINAL VERDICT. THE VERY DAY OF MY BIRTH 54 YEARS AGO. LOL

JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES ARE NUMBER ONE MOST READ ITEM ON TASS NEWS ONCE AGAIN. PRAISE JEHOVAH.

@bruceq Don't leave us now! "The world will know I am Jehovah!" Can we not see how it may happen? We are privledged people! ?‍?????????