Examining the Scriptures 2005

Daily Text for Today - August 14, '05 Sunday

"Reside in the earth, and deal with faithfulness." - Ps. 37:3


"The earth" of David's day was the territory of Jehovah had given to Israel, the Promised Land. During Solomon's reign its boundaries reached from Dan in the north to Beer-sheba in the South. This was Israel's residence. (1 Ki. 4:25) Today, wherever we live on earth, we look forward to the time when the whole planet will become a paradise in the new world of righteousness. In the meantime, we reside in spiritual security. (Isa. 65:13,14) What will be the result when we "dealt with faithfulness"? The inspired proverb reminds us: "A man of faithful acts will get many blessings." (Prov.28:20) Our faithfully persevering in preaching the good news wherever we live and to whomever we can certainly brings rewards from Jehovah. Yes, when we "deal with faithfulness". we receive and appreciate many blessings. w 12/1/03 9,10