DAILY TEXT, for Sunday, July 10. 2016

[Queen Esther]

The one who exercises faith in me, even though he dies, will come to life.—John 11:25.

http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/dt/r1/lp-e/2016/7/10

That stunning statement will come true without fail. Jehovah has granted Jesus the power to restore to life not only those resurrected to spirit life in heaven but also the billions who will awaken to the prospect of everlasting life on earth. Jesus’ atoning sacrifice and his resurrection mean that death will be no more. Does that knowledge not strengthen you to endure any trial and even face death with courage? Moreover, belief in Jesus’ resurrection motivates us to do God’s will. Were it not for his sacrificial death and subsequent resurrection, we would remain under the condemnation of sin and death. (Rom. 5:12; 6:23) If Jesus was not resurrected, we might as well say: “Eat and drink, for tomorrow we are to die.” (1 Cor. 15:32) But we do not focus on life’s pleasures. Instead, we cherish the resurrection hope and have every reason to heed Jehovah’s direction in all things. w14 11/15 1:17, 19

[Queen Esther]

Thanks  sister  Annie  ;o)