Daily text, Saturday, August 6. 2016

[Queen Esther]

Give thanks to Jehovah, for he is good.—Ps. 106:1.

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Throughout history, Jehovah’s people have rejoiced in their blessings. For example, after being delivered from Pharaoh and his armies at the Red Sea, the Israelites expressed their joy in songs of praise and thanksgiving. (Ex. 15:1-21) Today, among our most treasured blessings is our sure hope of deliverance from everything that causes us pain and distress. (Ps. 37:9-11; Isa. 25:8; 33:24) Imagine how we will feel when Jehovah crushes all his enemies and welcomes us into a new world of peace and righteousness. What a day for thanksgiving that will be! (Rev. 20:1-3; 21:3, 4) Whatever may come upon us in the meantime, we know that Jehovah will never abandon us. (Deut. 31:8; Ps. 9:9, 10) He will continue to provide everything we need to serve him faithfully. Therefore, may we reflect joyfully on our blessings and be moved to follow the admonition of today’s text. w15 1/15 1:14, 15