Monday, July 19​

In everything you are being enriched for every sort of generosity,
which produces through us an expression of thanks to God.

—2 Cor. 9:11.
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Jehovah used Barzillai to provide for King David. David and the people were “hungry and tired and thirsty” while fleeing from David’s son, Absalom. Along with others, Barzillai, an old man at this point, risked his life to provide for David and those with him. Barzillai did not conclude that because of his advanced age, he was no longer useful to Jehovah. Rather, he generously used what he had to help God’s servants in need.

(2 Sam. 17:27-29)

What is the lesson for us? Regardless of our age, Jehovah can use us to fill the needs of fellow believers, either locally or in another land, who lack basic provisions.

(Prov. 3:27, 28; 19:17)

Even if we cannot care for them directly, we may be able to contribute to the worldwide work so that funds are available to offer relief when and where it is needed.

—2 Cor. 8:14, 15.

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