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Serving with the ServantThe Watchtower—1950 | August 1
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put an end to the murmuring. It was Aaron’s rod that produced blossoms and bore ripe almonds. (Num. 17:1-11) It is the same today. The anointed remnant of Christ’s followers have not taken this responsibility upon themselves. Neither did they choose it. They were faithful to their duties and Christ rewarded them with added privileges and services. Anyone who questions who is the one appointed by the Master should look for the fruits. Whose “rod” has “budded”? Whose authority is bringing forth results? Surely the answer must be obvious; it is none other than this “faithful and wise servant”. Some may not have realized this, but the testimony is there and is sure.
17. Why should we eat only at the Lord’s table?
17 Continually and with promptness is the food from the storehouse supplied to the household. It is good, wholesome and nourishing, and the steady revealment of truths has made the household very happy and contented. It will keep on to the end, for the Great Provider, Jehovah, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who is the Greater-than-Joseph, are the ones supplying the food. It is good to remember there is only one table of the Lord. Ample supply of excellent food is prepared and served there, and, if you know such to be the case, then why go nibbling at the table of those who are opposed to this wise steward of the Master’s provisions? You might get spiritual poison, for their food has not been Theocratically tested. Why be concerned with the meager dishes of those outside of God’s faithful household when there is so much to digest in the Lord’s house? Those who are without are not cooperating with the Watch Tower Bible & Tract Society and therefore cannot help you, for they do not have the Lord’s blessing, and you will be dishonoring God the Provider. There are those who try serving up meals for the Lord’s people on their own tables independent of the Lord’s, but it is of no use, for once they have left the Lord’s household and set up housekeeping their food gets stale, and so do they; and, besides, consider the fateful results to those who treat the Lord’s table with contempt. (Mal. 1, 2) The safest way for the members of God’s household is to be content with the food of the Master’s providing and as served out by his “faithful and wise servant”. Masticate the food well, and you will rejoice and be strong.
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Servant’s Care of the Master’s GoodsThe Watchtower—1950 | August 1
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Servant’s Care of the Master’s Goods
1, 2. How has the faithful servant looked after the “goods”?
WHY are all the Master’s “goods” placed in the care of the “faithful and wise servant”? It is because he would look after them well. Just as the servant in the parable would see that everything was in a good state of repair, lands cultivated, good storage, plenty of fruit, vegetables and grain, members well clothed, so it has been today with this approved servant class, with the Kingdom interests. The household of the Master is well fed and equipped. The “servant” sees that the commandments of God and Christ Jesus are carried out, some of which are: “And in that day shall ye say, Give thanks unto Jehovah, call upon his name, declare his doings among the peoples, make mention that his name is exalted.” (Isa. 12:4, Am. Stan. Ver.) “Therefore my people shall know my name: therefore they shall know in that day that I am he that doth speak; behold, it is I. How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, that publisheth peace, that bringeth good tidings of good, that publisheth salvation, that saith unto Zion, Thy God reigneth! The voice of thy watchmen! they lift up the voice, together do they sing; for they shall see eye to eye, when Jehovah returneth to Zion.” (Isa. 52:6-8, Am. Stan. Ver.) “Ye are my witnesses, saith Jehovah, and my servant whom I have chosen; that ye may know and believe me, and understand that I am he: before me there was no God formed, neither shall there be after me. I, even I, am Jehovah; and besides me there is no saviour.” (Isa. 43:10, 11, Am. Stan. Ver.) “And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in the whole world for a testimony unto all the nations; and then shall the end come.” (Matt. 24:14, Am. Stan. Ver.) “Go ye therefore, and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them into the name of the Father and of the Son and of the holy spirit.” (Matt. 28:19, Am. Stan. Ver.) “Son of man, I have made thee a watchman unto the house of Israel: therefore hear the word at my mouth, and give them warning from me. When I say unto the wicked, Thou shalt surely die; and thou givest him not warning, nor speakest to warn the wicked from his wicked way, to save his life; the same wicked man shall die in his iniquity; but his blood will I require at thy hand.”—Ezek. 3:17, 18, Am. Stan. Ver. See also Ezek. 9:1-11; Zeph. 2:1-3.
2 The name of Jehovah is being made known in all the world. Everywhere the good tidings of the Kingdom are being preached. Multitudes are being taught the commandments. The warning to the wicked is being given and the end of this world proclaimed. The marking of those to be spared at Armageddon goes on. Hundreds of thousands are turning to righteousness and seeking meekness. The “other sheep” are being gathered into one fold. The Kingdom
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