How I Came To Be Here - Hi Everyone - Read & Share Experiences

[JulioG]

I would also like to say with certainty that Jehovah made me know Robert ... but I don't ... layers was a coincidence ... I like to think that it was a seed that Jehovah planted in me to make me return to him ... Why do I say this? It is that I did not find Robert's website after much praying to Jehovah ... in fact at that time I did not even feel worthy to say his name since it was after I got away from him and his worship ... and I did not go away for stumbling when seeing something bad in the organization ... rather it was for selfish reasons ... I let myself be carried away by the desires of the world ... once I was away and as always it made me curious to know how much the apostates said I got to investigate and that's how I came across Raymond Franz's book ... that book discouraged me a lot, even though I have walked away because I continued to believe in Jehovah and that the Jw are his people ... many things crossed my mind. ..even if God really exists ... but Romans 3: 4 echoed in my head "God will be true, even if all men are liars" ... that led me to seek more information and find Robert ... still I did not return to Jehovah right away ... making that decision took me several years ... actually it was only at the beginning of 2021 that I took the step if n look back.

 

[Medi-tator]

I know at times I come across as arrogant and feisty, and I am. I can't imagine doing this without having a pit bull mentality, of sorts. But I am truly humbled that God has used me to convey a particular message that is healing and encouraging to a few and seems to be becoming more relevant as the day draws near.

Anyone who stands their post as long and as diligently and consistently as you have and continue to do so needs to be a bit on the feisty side and pit-bullish. As for what you call arrogance I call being plain spoken and honest in your approach, damn any torpedoes. You are a watchman and you are really darn good at it!! I along with my wife Driven and countless others say "Thank you Brother Robert"!

 

[TheJehuChariot]

I know at times I come across as arrogant and feisty, and I am. I can't imagine doing this without having a pit bull mentality, of sorts. But I am truly humbled that God has used me to convey a particular message that is healing and encouraging to a few and seems to be becoming more relevant as the day draws n

I would also like to say with certainty that Jehovah made me know Robert ... but I don't ... layers was a coincidence ... I like to think that it was a seed that Jehovah planted in me to make me return to him ... Why do I say this? It is that I did not find Robert's website after much praying to Jehovah ... in fact at that time I did not even feel worthy to say his name since it was after I got away from him and his worship ... and I did not go away for stumbling when seeing something bad in the organization ... rather it was for selfish reasons ... I let myself be carried away by the desires of the world ... once I was away and as always it made me curious to know how much the apostates said I got to investigate and that's how I came across Raymond Franz's book ... that book discouraged me a lot, even though I have walked away because I continued to believe in Jehovah and that the Jw are his people ... many things crossed my mind. ..even if God really exists ... but Romans 3: 4 echoed in my head "God will be true, even if all men are liars" ... that led me to seek more information and find Robert ... still I did not return to Jehovah right away ... making that decision took me several years ... actually it was only at the beginning of 2021 that I took the step if n look back.

Welcome home Julio. You are being sharpened like a fine tool.

 

[SusanB]

The audio is really great too. He's done this all on his own, pretty much, and he wasn't a writer before, but became one because of his message. It's really well written, it's not boring at all, he could have used a proof reader and/or editor, but probably, due to cost didn't. I'm almost finished reading through the hard copy for the second time, some chapters 3 or more times!

Link to book site: https://jehovah-is-king.com

Link to his website:

Jehovah's Watchman – Announcing Jehovah's judgments and the second coming of Jesus Christ

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e-watchman.com

His writing and speaking styles are great. They keep me engaged.

 

[SusanB]

I really appreciate your experience Patricia. I was also raised in the truth, but not like the perfect witness families. My experience was very dysfunctional and lots of drama, family members and friends disfellowshipped, backstabbing and gas lighting. Lots of heartache. But despite it all, I came to know and love Jehovah and it kept me there. I keep reminding myself Jehovah's will is that all be saved and provide a reply to Satan. I want what he wants, so I have to trust him, continue to endure and be patient. Everyone will work out their own issues in time. I recently asked myself, if I give up on "the truth" because of the corruption, where would I go? I have never known anything else. I wonder if I was also led here by Jehovah. I will continue to pray for his guidance and meet here for encouragement and fellowship.

No need “to go” anywhere. Just keep following in Jesus footsteps as best you can. Continue to grow spiritually and remember that Jesus went through a similar situation as we are experiencing today. Apostasy in Jehovahs people. Robert has so much insight and boldness!

 

[SpicySpice]

I keep reminding myself Jehovah's will is that all be saved and provide a reply to Satan. I want what he wants, so I have to trust him, continue to endure and be patient.

YES. YES. It is so difficult for us. The pain of apostasy is cutting all of us deeply but we must help Jehovah in that way. As his loving servants, we must help Him "make a reply" to the one that taunts Him. Imagine how Jehovah feels, seeing all the horrific things going on, and of course we are seeing some of it too but I know we are only seeing some of it. Jehovah sees all. Endurance is key. It is easier said than done, but if we trust in Jehovah and we look to Jesus Christ we can endure.

Psalm 37:5-9
"5 Commit your way to Jehovah; Rely on him, and he will act in your behalf. 6 He will make your righteousness shine like daybreak, And your justice like the midday sun. Do not become upset and turn to doing evil. 7 Keep silent before Jehovah And wait expectantly for him. Do not be upset by the man Who succeeds in carrying out his schemes. 8 Let go of anger and abandon rage 9 For evil men will be done away with, But those hoping in Jehovah will possess the earth."

 

[MuleJule]

YES. YES. It is so difficult for us. The pain of apostasy is cutting all of us deeply but we must help Jehovah in that way. As his loving servants, we must help Him "make a reply" to the one that taunts Him. Imagine how Jehovah feels, seeing all the horrific things going on, and of course we are seeing some of it too but I know we are only seeing some of it. Jehovah sees all. Endurance is key. It is easier said than done, but if we trust in Jehovah and we look to Jesus Christ we can endure.

Psalm 37:5-9
"5 Commit your way to Jehovah; Rely on him, and he will act in your behalf. 6 He will make your righteousness shine like daybreak, And your justice like the midday sun. Do not become upset and turn to doing evil. 7 Keep silent before Jehovah And wait expectantly for him. Do not be upset by the man Who succeeds in carrying out his schemes. 8 Let go of anger and abandon rage 9 For evil men will be done away with, But those hoping in Jehovah will possess the earth."

Thank you SpicySpice, my precious sister, I soo appreciate your reassurance and I really needed to see that scripture today.

 

[Brother potato]

I know at times I come across as arrogant and feisty, and I am. I can't imagine doing this without having a pit bull mentality, of sorts. But I am truly humbled that God has used me to convey a particular message that is healing and encouraging to a few and seems to be becoming more relevant as the day draws near.

Well I finally get to disagree with you Robert. I don't think you are arrogant at all. And I love feisty!!!

 

[PJ54]

I know at times I come across as arrogant and feisty, and I am. I can't imagine doing this without having a pit bull mentality, of sorts. But I am truly humbled that God has used me to convey a particular message that is healing and encouraging to a few and seems to be becoming more relevant as the day draws near.

I have noticed this in particular when dealing with the Trinitarians on YouTube. The evangelicals are really a snippy bunch at times where it's understandable to tell them to bugger off. Speaking of which, is there a way to preach to Christendom and other beliefs if the Orgs doctrines need to be heavily fixed?

 

[PJ54]

My first experience was with the Serra Mesa congregation in San Diego. I would hear about the love and happiness of the brotherhood(sisterhood) and yet all I saw was a depression. Unhappy people who also participated in class distinctions. Social stratification among God's people. At first I just thought JWs were serious minded but then I recalled the "love" and "happiness" which I always heard about but never really saw. I had my own problems but things just never felt quite right. The more I listened to people, I realized that there was a high number of JW with depression problems, whether they realized it or not. As I moved for work, I tried a few other congregations but never really felt welcomed in and I saw that other weren't either. In one congregation, an elder tried to get me to encourage a younger brother to go back to meetings. He saw the same things and I couldn't help but wonder why the elder couldn't see the real problem. The young man didn't feel a part of anything and neither did I. I left for good soon after and it affected me very adversely (like a covid vaccine) because I felt guilty for not wanting to attend meetings any longer. I will say that a few reached out their hand but in general, the congregations were closed off if you weren't one of their regular friends. My feeling was that if that was what paradise was going to be like, why bother. After having listened to others speak about JW issues, I have come to realize that it wasn't and isn't right, and that it wasn't just me.
As a rule, they talk the talk but...

I have noticed a difference in class distinctions. Especially, with those born & raised in the faith (multi generation witnesses) & those that came into the faith from the world. Those born & bred were of a higher class.

 

[4JahandChrist]

I have noticed a difference in class distinctions. Especially, with those born & raised in the faith (multi generation witnesses) & those that came into the faith from the world. Those born & bred were of a higher class.

I had this described to me by an Elder as "Witness Pedigree". It applies even more so if the "Born In" comes from a family that has both Monetary and Congregational Status. He actually said it with pride as his son married a sister who came from a well known JW family that was also wealthy.

The same Elder also moved to an area where he said "The Elders here are earning on average between 250K to 500K per annum. That's why it's so much better here. No brothers in "Public Housing"...you know "House-ohs". " (I kid you not)

A "born in" JW from a divided household where the believing parent is a woman has little status unless they eventually get financial status or congregational status and even then they are still well beneath "big name" families that are JW multigenerational.

I'm not saying this is exclusively a JW problem. This happens everywhere. The big difference is that JWs say they are in Spiritual Paradise......more Paradisaic for some than others it would seem.

PS...the Elder mentioned above offered to visit me and attend my meeting. He said if they see me with him it will give me "Cred". This happened. He came to the meeting with me. Everyone flocked up to say hello as he is well known. And then on the way out of the hall he said "There you go.....you got CRED". (cred=credibility)

 

[4JahandChrist]

Wow! Yes, I've seen that also and even mentioned it to some elders years ago, in the 90s, that it was like those raised in the truth were regarded as better or more highly than those who were not. It's there, but I don't know how it can be proved. Jehovah sees it all though!

Jehovah has little time for Whitewash. Jesus didn't go looking for his Apostles in the Temple or in fancy buildings. They were by and large , outliers. "Men unlettered and ordinary".

If Jehovah and Christ looked to the earth and wanted the best example of integrity it would probably be an "unknown". More than likely a humble Widow with a heart of gold that is looked past by many of the brothers.

1Sa 16:7 But the Lord (Jehovah) said to Samuel, Do not take note of his face or how tall he is, because I will not have him: for the Lord's view is not man's; man takes note of the outer form, but the Lord sees the heart.

 

[PJ54]

I had this described to me by an Elder as "Witness Pedigree". It applies even more so if the "Born In" comes from a family that has both Monetary and Congregational Status. He actually said it with pride as his son married a sister who came from a well known JW family that was also wealthy.

The same Elder also moved to an area where he said "The Elders here are earning on average between 250K to 500K per annum. That's why it's so much better here. No brothers in "Public Housing"...you know "House-ohs". " (I kid you not)

A "born in" JW from a divided household where the believing parent is a woman has little status unless they eventually get financial status or congregational status and even then they are still well beneath "big name" families that are JW multigenerational.

I'm not saying this is exclusively a JW problem. This happens everywhere. The big difference is that JWs say they are in Spiritual Paradise......more Paradisaic for some than others it would seem.

PS...the Elder mentioned above offered to visit me and attend my meeting. He said if they see me with him it will give me "Cred". This happened. He came to the meeting with me. Everyone flocked up to say hello as he is well known. And then on the way out of the hall he said "There you go.....you got CRED". (cred=credibility)

Wow.... I wonder if they would hold up if they had my background. I wasn't raised in the faith as well as growing up in a dangerous & dysfunctional family as a child (still have to deal with the nonsense though).

 

[MickHewitt]

Do you have any idea how much you are dearly loved thy Brethren?

I concur: What a weighty assignment! I have benefitted greatly from this site. I pray for it daily and have done for some time, it's the only contribution I make, my support of this glorious hope while so many are perishing spiritually. Recently had prayers returned from my bro's and sis' here and have each day praised my Father for letting me understand His wonderful prophecies, also observe them happening!

 

[Bklyn Kevin]

I know at times I come across as arrogant and feisty, and I am. I can't imagine doing this without having a pit bull mentality, of sorts. But I am truly humbled that God has used me to convey a particular message that is healing and encouraging to a few and seems to be becoming more relevant as the day draws near.

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There's nothing wrong with a little bit of Rutherford mentality. lol...

 

[BARNABY THE DOG.]

That's much like my experience. I married into "the truth" and went back and forth many times with my bible study. My family was in opposition of me, and it made it difficult, and there were times where things wouldn't sit right with me.. I'm not the kind of person to ignore my gut. But..I decided to ignore my gut and go all in 100% because everything in the world was going so crazy, but this was before the scamdemic started. I was (and am I suppose) progressing very well and made it to unbaptized publisher. The fact is, I do love Jehovah. I love Jesus. I wanted to do this for them. Shortly after, the GB updates started getting worse and worse, and I started getting afraid and having that horrible feeling that something wasn't right. It stumbled me badly. I started to get very depressed. Meetings made it worse. I too, prayed hard, begged Jehovah to help me understand what was going on. One day after praying, and crying really hard a feeling came over me that I had to open my Bible, it was like someone was making me do it almost, so I grabbed it and opened it and read the first thing that my eyes went to. It was Daniel chapter 7. The Beasts he saw rising from the sea, speaking horrible things, all that. And I remember laughing because I was finally starting to understand, and I thanked Jehovah because he answered me that day. I went on a study frenzy, through Revelations, wherever it would take me, but I needed some more info, and I didn't want to use the JW publications, I already knew what they said...I found the E Watchman site because of that search. I do really believe that it is Jehovah who leads us here. He knows his own. He knows his faithful ones. I too am grateful to find others that see through the apostasy that is taking place. It hurts when you feel like a black sheep, and outsider when all you want to do is stand up for Jehovah and his requirements. I am so thankful for Brother King, our host and all of you brothers and sisters. Above all, I thank Jehovah.

1Chron 16:34
"Give thanks to Jehovah, YOU people, for he is good, For to time indefinite is his loving-kindness."

How can anyone be categorised as an “unbaptised publisher” when they are preaching what is supposed to be truth? Does it require immersing ones’s self in water to speak truth? I went through the same process and when I accompanied others on the ministry it was as though they had been asked to take a leper with them and who may break our in a gush of heresy at the drop of a hat? It is so indicative of the watchtower how they gain and ingrain issues of control.

 

[Bklyn Kevin]

I've thought about that too. It's true they've been correct about the basic Bible truths, but they've been so wrong about so many prophecies, and their harmful regulations, that it casts serious doubt on the credibility of the whole message. If they'd come clean and really repent and be honest about everything, the 1914 hoax, their 10 year UN partnership, the child abuse schandal, etc., most honest hearted people would see that. And even Jehovah would be able to find a reason to forgive true repentance.

“Yet even now,” declares Jehovah, “return to me with all your hearts,With fasting and weeping and wailing. Rip apart your hearts, and not your garments, And return to Jehovah your God, For he is compassionate and merciful, slow to anger and abundant in loyal love, And he will reconsider the calamity. Who knows whether he will turn back and reconsider And leave behind a blessing, A grain offering and a drink offering for Jehovah your God? Blow a horn in Zion!

Joel 2: 12-15​

 

[Bklyn Kevin]

How can anyone be categorised as an “unbaptised publisher” when they are preaching what is supposed to be truth? Does it require immersing ones’s self in water to speak truth? I went through the same process and when I accompanied others on the ministry it was as though they had been asked to take a leper with them and who may break our in a gush of heresy at the drop of a hat? It is so indicative of the watchtower how they gain and ingrain issues of control.

At this Peter began to speak, and he said: “Now I truly understand that God is not partial, but in every nation the man who fears him and does what is right is acceptable to him Acts 34-35
For the hearers of law are not the ones righteous before God, but the doers of law will be declared righteous Romans 2:13

 

[MickHewitt]

How can anyone be categorised as an “unbaptised publisher” when they are preaching what is supposed to be truth? Does it require immersing ones’s self in water to speak truth? I went through the same process and when I accompanied others on the ministry it was as though they had been asked to take a leper with them and who may break our in a gush of heresy at the drop of a hat? It is so indicative of the watchtower how they gain and ingrain issues of control.

What a lovely appraisal B! You use your gift lovingly!

 

[SpicySpice]

How can anyone be categorised as an “unbaptised publisher” when they are preaching what is supposed to be truth? Does it require immersing ones’s self in water to speak truth? I went through the same process and when I accompanied others on the ministry it was as though they had been asked to take a leper with them and who may break our in a gush of heresy at the drop of a hat? It is so indicative of the watchtower how they gain and ingrain issues of control.

Very true