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Don't Give Up! – Warsaw, Poland, Russian Language Assembly! ???

Hello from Switzerland

@Queen Esther
Thank you for your support! Jehovah soon will bring to nothing all that cause this oppression. Support by donating to the world wide work and money and many will be helped. 
Thank you for your encouragement 
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@Karen Williams
Prayer is essential and soon the vindication of Jehovah's Name as he brings to nothing all opposers of His Kingdom and just rule. Man continues to dominate man to his injury. Jehovah can only release all from this oppression and His King ? Our Lord Christ will bring to nothing all Government, power and authority. Isaiah chapter 2 will reinforce justice to come soon! 
Thank you for your encouragement 
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Hello from Switzerland

Don't Give Up! – Warsaw, Poland, Russian Language Assembly! ???

Hello brother here I send you some pictures of the assembly that we had last weekend in Barcelona at the Palau Sant jordi

Special Regional Convention in Milan, Italy

@SuziQ
We all have "The Joy of Jehovah!", Share yours here too!
 Thank you for your support! 
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Preaching in Honduras

RAINBOW ???  ?
WHAT DOES A RAINBOW MEAN? 
A semicircular bow, or arc, exhibiting a spectrum of colors; a visible sign of Jehovah’s covenant promise that ‘no more would all flesh be cut off by waters of a deluge, and no more would there occur a deluge to bring the earth to ruin.’ (Ge 9:11-16) 
There is no separate Hebrew word for rainbow, so the normal word for “bow” (with which to shoot arrows) is used in the Bible.—Eze 1:28.
Complicated theories and formulas are used to explain the formation of a rainbow. Basically, it seems that as white light enters a raindrop it is refracted and dispersed into different colors, the drop acting like a tiny prism. Each color strikes the inner surface of the drop and is reflected back at a different and specific angle. Thus an observer sees a bow with all seven colors of the spectrum (from the inside of the arc outward: violet, indigo, blue, green, yellow, orange, and red), though these may blend so that only four or five are clear. 
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Sometimes a larger and less distinct “secondary” bow is formed with the colors reversed. Scientists are still studying the rainbow. Carl B. Boyer observes: “Within a raindrop the interaction of light energy with matter is so intimate that one is led directly to quantum mechanics and the theory of relativity. . . . Although much is known about the production of the rainbow, little has been learned about its perception.”—The Rainbow, From Myth to Mathematics, 1959, pp. 320, 321.
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The first Biblical reference to a rainbowis in the account of the covenant God made with Noah and his offspring after the Flood survivors came out of the ark. (Ge 9:8-17; Isa 54:9, 10) This splendid sight of itself would have been reassuring and an indication of peace to Noah and his family.
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Many opinions have been offered as to whether this was the first time humans saw a rainbow. Some commentators have held that rainbows had been seen before and that God’s ‘giving’ the rainbow at this time was really a ‘giving’ of special meaning or significance to a previously existing phenomenon. Many of those holding this view believe that the Flood was only local or did not substantially change the atmosphere.
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Nevertheless, this is the first mention of a rainbow, and if a rainbow had been seen earlier, there would have been no real force in GodÂ’s making it an outstanding sign of his covenant. It would have been commonplace, and not a significant marker of a change, of something new.
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The Bible does not describe the degree of clarity of the atmosphere just prior to the Flood. But apparently atmospheric conditions were such that, until a change came about when “the floodgates of the heavens were opened” (Ge 7:11), no others before Noah and his family had seen a rainbow. Even today, atmospheric conditions affect whether a rainbow can be seen or not.
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The glory, beauty, and peacefulness of a rainbow that appears after a storm are drawn upon in Biblical descriptions of God and his throne. In Ezekiel’s vision of God, the prophet saw “something like the appearance of the bow that occurs in a cloud mass on the day of a pouring rain.” This emphasized “the glory of Jehovah.” (Eze 1:28) 
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Similarly, John saw Jehovah’s throne of splendor, and ‘round about it there was a rainbow like an emerald in appearance.’ The restful emerald-green color of the rainbowwould have suggested composure and serenity to John, and appropriately so since Jehovah is the master of every situation, a glorious Ruler. (Re 4:3) John also saw an angel with ‘a rainbow upon his head’ (Re 10:1), which may suggest that he was a special representative of “the God of peace.”—Php 4:9.
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https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/1200003626?q=rainbow&p=par

Working Together With God—A Cause for Rejoicing!
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"We beg: “Become reconciled to God.”—2 Cor. 5:20.
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Jesus said that there is happiness both in giving and in receiving. (Acts 20:35) It brought us joy to receive the truth, and it brings us joy to share the truth with others. As we share Bible truths with others, we see spiritually hungry ones filled with delight as they begin to understand and appreciate our God and the precious truths contained in his Word. It touches our heart to see them make changes not just in their thinking but also in their way of life. We realize that the work of sharing the good news is vitally important. It opens the way to everlasting life for those who become reconciled to God. (2 Cor. 5:20) What more joyful, satisfying work could we engage in than that of helping people chart a course that will result in their living forever?
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When we work along with those we love, we draw close to them and come to know their personality and their qualities. We learn not only what they want to accomplish but also how they go about doing it. Jesus worked along with Jehovah for perhaps billions of years, and they forged a strong, unbreakable bond of love and affection for each other. Pointing to the closeness of their relationship, Jesus said: “I and the Father are one.” (John 10:30) They enjoyed a wonderful unity, always working together in full harmony.
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https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/2016047?q=2+Cor+5%3A20&p=par

M. Stephen Lett - member of the Governing Body
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15 Happy are the people who know the joyful shouting. O Jehovah, they walk in the light of your face." (Psalms 89:15).
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The ‘light of God’s face’ means divine favor. (Ps 44:3; 89:15) “Lift up the light of your face upon us” is an expression meaning ‘show us favor.’ (Ps 4:6) Similarly, the favor of a ruler is referred to as “the light of the king’s face.”—Pr 16:15.
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Light may denote brightness or cheerfulness, the opposite of gloom. (Job 30:26) This may explain the words of Job (29:24): “The light of my face they would not cast down.” Although others were gloomy and dejected, this did not cause Job to become of like disposition.
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A bright prospect, such as salvation or deliverance, is at times referred to under the figure of light. (Es 8:16; Ps 97:11; Isa 30:26; Mic 7:8, 9) Jehovah’s causing his glory to shine forth upon Zion pointed forward to her deliverance from a captive state. As a result Zion was to become a source of enlightenment to the nations. (Isa 60:1-3, 19, 20; compare Re 21:24;22:5.) On the other hand, for the sun, moon, and stars not to give their light would signify calamity.—Isa 13:10, 11;Jer 4:23; Eze 32:7, 8; Mt 24:29.
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https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/1200002742?q=ps+89%3A15&p=par
Jehovah is called “the happy God.” (1Ti 1:11) He creates and works with joy for himself and his creatures. What he brings about makes him joyful. (Ps 104:31) He wants his creatures likewise to enjoy his works and to enjoy their own work. (Ec 5:19) Since he is the Source of all good things (Jas 1:17), all intelligent creatures, both mankind and angels, can find their chief enjoyment in coming to know him. (Jer 9:23, 24) 
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King David said: “Let my musing about him be pleasurable. I, for my part, shall rejoice in Jehovah.” (Ps 104:34) He also sang: “The righteous one will rejoice in Jehovah and will indeed take refuge in him; and all the upright in heart will boast.” (Ps 64:10) The apostle Paul urged Christians to take joy at all times in their knowledge ofJehovah and his dealing with them, writing to them: “Always rejoice in the Lord [“Jehovah,” in several versions]. Once more I will say, Rejoice!”—Php 4:4.
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Jesus Christ, who was the intimate one of Jehovah, knows him best (Mt 11:27), and he is able to explain Him to his followers. (Joh 1:18) Jesus is therefore joyful, being called “the happy and only Potentate.” (1Ti 6:14, 15) 
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https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/1200002531?q=joy+of+jehovah&p=par#h=3
 

If We are Loved and Treated with Loving-Kindness, How Much Should we Show this to Others! ~ ????
(Job 10:12) Life and loving-kindness you have worked with me; And your own care has guarded my spirit."
What Does Jehovah Expect of Us?
“What is Jehovah asking back from you but to exercise justice and to love kindness and to be modest in walking with your God?”—MICAH 6:8.
We Must Love Kindness
Jehovah expects us “to love kindness.” The Hebrew word translated “kindness” is also rendered “loving-kindness,” or “loyal love.” Loving-kindness is an active regard for others, a compassionate concern for them. Loving-kindness differs from the quality of love. How so? 
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Love is a broader term, one that can be extended even to things and concepts. For instance, the Scriptures speak of a person who “is loving wine and oil” and of a man who “is loving wisdom.” (Proverbs 21:17; 29:3) 
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On the other hand, loving-kindness always involves people, especially those serving God. Micah 7:20 therefore speaks of “the loving-kindness given to Abraham”—a man who served Jehovah God.
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According to Micah 7:18, the prophet says that God “is delighting in loving-kindness.” At Micah 6:8, we are told not merely to show loving-kindness but to love that quality. What do we learn from these scriptures? Loving-kindness is shown willingly and freely because we want to show it. Like Jehovah, we find pleasure, or delight, in showing loving-kindness to those in need.

Thank you for posting such wonderful pictures.  I needed that after such serious conversation on other topics.  We are part of a WW Brotherhood, doing the same work.  We may have different personalities but we are united in love for Jehovah.

I know what you mean, dear @Melinda Mills...  I also learned that, yes !  Thanks for your detailed comment . I sometimes puzzling about 'Bible Speaks'  titles   Do we have so many beginners here ?  But okay,  she loves so much, daily teach us...
Best wishes and a great day from Germany ????

You mentioned good points, but try to understand it both ways.  It is true we cannot see his face literally and live.  Paul was blinded when Jehovah's son, Jesus, shone a light from heaven when he was on his way to Damascus.  So that gives us a little insight into why we cannot see Jehovah and live. We won't survive in the presence of all that glory.  That is why Jehovah told Moses at Exodus 33:20 that he could not see His face and LIVE. But we can see His face figuratively as Bible Speaks pointed out in the scriptures above and as you rightly said 'by our experiences with Him.'  Consider the scripture in Hebrews 11:27. It says:  "By faith he (Moses) left Egypt, but not fearing the anger of the king, for he continued steadfast as seeing the One who is invisible."
Like Abraham and Moses and other faithful ones we must see him though he is invisible, as are all spirit beings.
We don't have to see anyone to love them.  That is why we enjoy talking to our brothers with pseudonyms on this site and we have not seen many of them in person.  Hebrews 11:6 says we must have faith that God's exists in order to please him well.  John 4:24 says God is a Spirit, and those worshipping him must worship with spirit and truth.    
We also have to love his Son whom we in this era never saw in person.
"(1 Peter 1:8) Though you never saw him, you love him. Though you do not see him now, yet you exercise faith in him and are greatly rejoicing with an indescribable and glorious joy, ..."
If we love Jesus we are showing that we love the Father. "(John 14:21) 21?Whoever has my commandments and observes them is the one who loves me. In turn, whoever loves me will be loved by my Father, and I will love him and will clearly show myself to him.”
 

@Queen Esther
I "see"! "The Joy of Jehovah!" 
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Proverbs 27:17 says:
"As iron sharpens iron,
So one man sharpens his friend!"
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How can we sharpens our friend in the Ministry?
In the Ministry, maybe your partner was the one doing the talking, and the householder ask a question. He try to answer, but he cannot give the correct answer to that question at that time, if you know the answer, you can sharpen his face by helping him to answer the question.
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While your partner still talking, don't just enter like that and start talking, because it will show disrespect to him and the good news. Alert him/her so that he/she will give you go aheard.
?BIBLE PRINCIPLE:
There is an appointed time for everything.........
A time to be silent and a time to speak.
ECCLESIATES 3:1,7.
Please as we want to help our partner to answer any question, we have to say something that will help the householder to see the Bible truth clearly.
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Let your words always be grecious, seasoned with salt, so that you will know how you should answer each person.
COLOSSIANS 4:6.
Since Jehovah's will is that all sorts of people should be saved and come to an accurate knowledge of truth;
May we continues to sharpens our partner's face, by helping him where the need may be. And help the householder know what the will of Jehovah is!
Thank you!
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In that photo, Me and some of my family member.
From your fellow slave of Jehovah,
Brother Kingsley.

"In case my own father and my own mother did leave me, even Jehovah himself would take me up."—Ps. 27:10.
2014/7/20

Jehovah will not allow those trusting in him to stumble or to experience a fall—an adversity or a setback in their worship—from which they cannot recover. We are assured that Jehovah will help us “get up”.
"We all stumble many times."—Jas. 3:2.
2014/8/20

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