Mat 18:2-4 (ESVST) 2 And calling to him a child, he put him in the midst of them 3 and said, " Truly, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. 4 Whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.
I ask that "EVERY" member of this thread humble themselves as a little child, and read the following prayer, (it's not mine, I'm quoting it) and see if you could, with a sincere and honest heart, pray it tonight. It is rather long so I will split it up.
Dear Jehovah, let Your Name be sanctified.
Thank you that it was not the governing body of Jehovah’s Witnesses who claimed that You appointed a slave, to provide food at the proper time. But, instead it was your Son Jesus, Who indicated in His own words that He would be appointing the slave, in the future.
(w10 12/15 p. 10 par. 14 Be Zealous for True Worship) And before leaving the earthly scene, Jesus indicated that he would appoint “the faithful and discreet slave” to provide spiritual food for his people.
I thank you, that You have shown it to me, very clearly, when I read the verses for myself at Matthew 24:45-47
Mat 24:45 (ESVST) 45 "Who then is the faithful and wise servant, whom his master has set over his household, to give them their food at the proper time?
I did not see Jesus asking a question. I read Him making a promise to appoint the slave in verse 45. Thank You Jehovah, thank You that You have provided a slave that has repeatedly proven to be faithful in providing excellent spiritual food.
(Watchtower January 15, 1892 page 23) The date of the close of that “battle” is definitely marked in scripture as October 1914. It is already in progress, it’s beginning dating from October 1874.
Thank you for the fact that our organization is the only one on earth that is directed by Holy Spirit.
(w73 7/1 p. 402 par. 4 Praise Jehovah with His People) Consider, too, the fact that Jehovah’s organization alone, in all the earth, is directed by God’s holy spirit or active force.
That’s why we were the only ones who knew that the second presence of Your Son took place in 1874.
(w74 8/15 p. 507 No Spiritual “Energy Crisis” for Discreet Ones) “Zion’s Watch Tower and Herald of Christ’s Presence.” It was heralding Christ’s presence as having begun in 1874.
We were the only ones who knew when that second presence was changed to 1914.
(w70 6/1 p. 338 par. 22 Remain “Healthy in Faith”)Since the establishment of God’s heavenly kingdom in 1914 C.E. Jesus Christ’s second presence has been a reality!
We were the only ones who knew that Abraham and others would have been resurrected in 1925.
(Millions Now Living Will Never Die pages 89 & 90) Therefore we may confidently expect that 1925 will mark the return of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and the faithful prophets of old.
Because we were the only ones directed by the Holy Spirit, we were the only ones who knew that those who were alive, and old enough to understand the events of 1914 would not die before this wicked world’s end.
(w68 5/1 p. 272 par. 6 Making Wise Use of the Remaining Time) Some of the generation that discerned the beginning of the time of the end in 1914 will still be alive on earth to witness the end of this present wicked system of things at the battle of Armageddon
(Awake October 8, 1968 page 13) Jesus was obviously speaking about those who were old enough to witness with understanding, what took place when the ‘last days’ began
We were also the only ones who understood the changes in meaning of the word “generation”, because You so graciously gave us the new meanings over the years.
(w00 1/1 p. 10 par. 18 Serving With the Watchman) As the years pass, Jehovah continues to give us further clarification of truth, including a clearer understanding of his prophetic word.
I also thank You, dear Jehovah, for the fact that only Jehovah’s Witnesses understand the overlapping generation that You so graciously explained, so very clearly to us. And that those of us who do not understand it, can simply wait on You. I thank You Jehovah, for bringing me into this marvelous truth.
(w10 4/15 p. 10 par. 14 Holy Spirit’s Role in the Outworking of Jehovah’s Purpose) He evidently meant that the lives of the anointed who were on hand when the sign began to become evident in 1914 would overlap with the lives of other anointed ones who would see the start of the great tribulation.
Only Jehovah’s Witnesses knew that the year 1975 marked 6,000 years of man’s existence, and that the Sabbath like millennium would start in that year.
(w68 8/15 p. 501 par. 36 Why Are You Looking Forward to 1975?) Even if one cannot see beyond 1975, is this any reason to be less active? The apostles could not see even this far; they knew nothing about 1975. All they could see was a short time ahead in which to finish the work assigned to them.
