Friday, February 22 Jehovah will not desert his people.—1 Sam. 12:22. God is unfailingly giving his people needed help and comfort in these critical last days. For over a century, thousands of our fellow believers throughout the world have been persecuted and imprisoned just because they served Jehovah. Their experiences prove that in times of trial, Jehovah does indeed comfort his servants. For example,one of our brothers in the former Soviet Union was sentenced to 23 years in prison because of his faith. Even so, a way was found to get spiritual food to him so that he could be strengthened and comforted. He stated: “During all those years, I learned to trust in Jehovah and received strength from him.†(1 Pet. 5:6, 7) Regardless of what we may yet face, we will do well to bear in mind the psalmist’s comforting words: “Jehovah will not forsake his people.†(Ps. 94:14) Although we personally need to be comforted, we also have the grand privilege of bringing comfort to others. w11 10/15 3:18-20