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*** Text for Wednesday, May 11, 2022 ***While a slave and later in prison, Joseph had limited options and freedom of movement. How did he keep his balance? Instead of focusing on what he was no longer able to do, he diligently applied himself to the work he was assigned to do. Joseph kept Jehovah as the most important Person in his life. In turn, Jehovah blessed everything Joseph did. (Gen. 39:21-23) We are reminded that this world is cruel and that people will treat us unjustly. Even a fellow believer may hurt us. But if we view Jehovah as our Rock, or Refuge, we will not lose heart or stop serving him. (Ps. 62:6, 7; 1 Pet. 5:10) Recall, too, that Joseph may have been about 17 when Jehovah dealt with him in a special way. Obviously, Jehovah has confidence in young servants of his. Today, many young ones are like Joseph. They too have faith in Jehovah. Some of them have even been unjustly imprisoned because they would not compromise their loyalty to God.—Ps. 110:3. w20.12 16 ¶3; 17 ¶5, 7
Joseph was taken down to Egypt.—Gen. 39:1.
Preparations for a Future Day”
Monday, August 24 Do not withhold good from those to whom you should give it.—Prov. 3:27. Confusion, depression, incontinence, and loss of hearing, sight, and memory may be a result of aging; yet, if some of such health problems appear, they may well be effectively
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Preparations for a Future Day”
Monday, August 24 Do not withhold good from those to whom you should give it.—Prov. 3:27. Confusion, depression, incontinence, and loss of hearing, sight, and memory may be a result of aging; yet, if some of such health problems appear, they may well be effectively
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"Preparations for a Future Day”
Monday, August 24 2015
Do not withhold good from those to whom you should give it.—Prov. 3:27.Confusion, depression, incontinence, and loss of hearing, sight, and memory may be a result of aging; yet, if some of such health problems appear, they may well be effectively treated. At the onset of any such issues, seek medical attention. Children may need to take the initiative in this regard. At a certain point, they may also have to start taking the lead in what was previously the parent’s realm of personal activities. In order to optimize the care that parents receive, children may have to become their advocates, secretaries, chauffeurs, and so on. Later, changes may need to be made in their care or living arrangements. The smaller the changes, the easier the adjustment will likely be. However, if elderly ones are not going to be safe on their own, more permanent assistance would be in order. Whatever the situation, investigate what services are available locally.
Commentary
The article on which today’s text is based exhorts families to plan ahead for the day of distress that may come to us personally or to our family.However, there is another day of distress and confusion that will not merely affect individuals in isolated instances. Jesus spoke of the day of distress that will come in upon the entire inhabited earth.
But when it comes to this global calamity the Watchtower has discouraged Jehovah’s Witnesses from making any sort of practical preparations. While I do not advocate stockpiling vast amounts of food, it does seem prudent, especially for those with small children or elderly parents to care for, to have something set aside for an unexpected disaster.
People generally have no idea how rapidly the economic system, upon which we all more or less depend, can come unraveled. Of course, when the system crashes and the panicked hordes are fighting and killing each other over the last few items on the store shelves, it will be too late to go shopping.