My food is for me to do the will of him that sent me and to finish his work.—John 4:34.
Being
dedicated to Jehovah results in happiness because it involves the
giving of ourselves. Jesus stated a basic truth when he said: “There
is more happiness in giving than there is in receiving.” (Acts
20:35) Jesus fully experienced the happiness of giving during his
earthly ministry. When necessary, he went without rest, food, and
comfort so that he could help others to find the road to life. Jesus
found delight in making his Father’s heart rejoice. Jesus said: “I
always do the things pleasing to him.” (John 8:29; Prov. 27:11)
Thus, Jesus pointed his followers toward a satisfying way of life
when he said: “If anyone wants to come after me, let him disown
himself.” (Matt. 16:24) Doing so draws us closer to Jehovah. Could
we place ourselves in the hands of anyone else who could care for us
more lovingly? w10
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