Daily text, Sunday, July 3. 2016

[Queen Esther]

If we hope for what we do not see, we keep eagerly waiting for it with endurance.—Rom. 8:25.

http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/dt/r1/lp-e/2016/7/3

We do not view any years in Jehovah’s service as wasted time. Rather, we are convinced that “the things seen are temporary, but the things unseen are everlasting.” (2 Cor. 4:16-18) Faith allows us to discern “the convincing evidence of realities that are not seen.” (Heb. 11:1; ftn.) A physical person does not see the precious value of serving Jehovah. To such a person, spiritual treasures “are foolishness.” (1 Cor. 2:14) We, however, hope to enjoy everlasting life and witness the resurrection, things unseen by the world. Like the philosophers of Paul’s day who called him an ignorant “chatterer,” most people today think that the hope we preach is sheer nonsense. (Acts 17:18) Since we are surrounded by a faithless world, we must fight to maintain our faith. Supplicate Jehovah that “your faith may not give out.”—Luke 22:32. w14 4/15 1:17-19