DAILY TEXT, for Wednesday, July 20. 2016

[Queen Esther]

Better is the end of a matter than its beginning.—Eccl. 7:8.

http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/dt/r1/lp-e/2016/7/20

In recent years, a number of branch offices have been merged with others. Though such changes require that the brothers and sisters serving at these branches make adjustments, before long the advantages of the changes become clear to all involved. What a joy it is for such willing workers to play a part in the ongoing history of Jehovah’s people! Because of branch mergers, some Bethelites have been reassigned to serve in the pioneer work. Among them were Florian and Anja, who said: “We view our new assignment as an exciting challenge. For us, it is wonderful to be used by Jehovah no matter where we serve.” Even though most of us may never have to make such adjustments, can we not imitate the willingness of these brothers and sisters to put Kingdom interests first? (Isa. 6:8) Jehovah always blesses those who cherish their privilege of working with him, wherever that work may be. w14 10/15 3:10, 15