32:24-28

To receive Jehovah’s blessing, we must exert ourselves to keep Kingdom interests first in our life. (1Co 9:26, 27) Aged Jacob demonstrated the spirit with which we should fulfill our Christian responsibilities. We show that we earnestly seek Jehovah’s blessing by . . .

• Preparing well for congregation meetings

• Participating regularly in the ministry

• Striving to help others in the congregation

No matter how difficult your circumstances may be, pray constantly for Jehovah’s help and seek his blessing on your diligent efforts to serve him.

ASK YOURSELF, ‘In what areas of my life can I put forth greater effort to obtain Jehovah’s blessing?’