Our donations bring glory to Jehovah’s great name
How do our donations praise Jehovah?
Psalms 96:8 — Give Jehovah the glory due his name; Bring a gift and come into his courtyards.
Comment 1: Our donations are a way to honor Jehovah with what we have. We express our gratitude not only with words but also by supporting projects that bring glory to his name.
Comment 2: Even if we cannot be present at a construction project, we can help it move forward. I find that very encouraging: we do not have to work personally on a project in order to support it. Through our donations, we can contribute to bringing glory to Jehovah.
Comment 3: The important thing is not to draw attention to those of us who donate. The projects are carried out to honor Jehovah. So when we see what is accomplished, we want the praise to go to him, not to us.
Comment 4: I am impressed that the Israelites made their voluntary offerings willingly and with a complete heart. That attitude gave value to what they gave. We too want our donations to reflect a sincere desire to honor Jehovah, rather than simply being a custom.
Comment 5: When we donate, we recognize that everything we have comes from Jehovah. We do not think that we are giving him something he needs from us. Rather, we are grateful to be able to use part of what he has given us to support his work.
Comment 6: Our donations support projects that later give us new reasons to praise Jehovah. When we learn about the progress of the work, we do not think only about what has been built. We also appreciate that he has allowed us to contribute to those results.
Comment 7: Distance does not prevent us from contributing. A project may be in a place that we will never be able to visit, but we can support it with our donations. In this way, we show that it matters to us that Jehovah be honored, not only where we live but also in other places.
Comment 8: Donating allows us to turn our gratitude into concrete action. If we value all that Jehovah is doing, we can show it by supporting those projects. It is a practical way to tell him that we want to work along with him.
Comment 9: David’s example highlights toward whom our gratitude should be directed. After the people made their contributions, he praised Jehovah. Similarly, when we see the results of our donations, we have the opportunity to speak appreciatively about Jehovah and what he is doing.
How have the reports on jw.org and the letters of appreciation you have received helped you?
Comment 1: Something that helps me about the reports is that they explain how donations are used. In this way, I can connect the support we give with specific projects. This helps me better appreciate what is being done to bring glory to Jehovah.
Comment 2: Knowing how the work is progressing helps us to remain interested in it. Our involvement does not have to end after making a donation. We can keep up with the progress and rejoice when we learn what is being accomplished.
Isaiah 12:5 — Sing praises to Jehovah, for he has done magnificent things. Let this be made known in all the earth.
Comment 3: The reports give us specific reasons to praise Jehovah. By learning about what he is doing, we can express our gratitude and speak with others about this good news.
Comment 4: I appreciate that these reports direct our attention to Jehovah. It is easy to be impressed by a construction project, but the most important thing is to remember whom it honors. This perspective helps us view the projects as more than just buildings or completed works.
Comment 5: A letter of appreciation can help us feel that our support is valued. But it does not have to lead us to seek recognition. Rather, it can remind us how good it is to participate willingly and encourage us to continue doing so joyfully.
Comment 6: The reports can broaden our interest beyond projects nearby. Although we may not be able to visit or work on other projects, learning about their progress helps us keep them in mind. Thus, we better appreciate the opportunity to support them through our donations.
Comment 7: A good way to benefit from these reports is to include what we have read in our prayers of thanksgiving. Instead of thanking Jehovah only in general terms, we can thank him for a specific development and for the privilege of working along with him.
Which projects in particular do you appreciate most?
Comment 1: I especially appreciate construction projects in which I could not personally participate. They make me think that my limitations or distance do not leave me without opportunities to help. Being able to support them with donations is a way to contribute that I greatly appreciate.
Comment 2: I am especially interested in projects whose progress I can follow through the reports. Knowing how a project is progressing helps me become more interested in it. And when I see what is being accomplished, I have new reasons to thank Jehovah.
Comment 3: I value projects that are carried out far from where I live. Although I may never see them personally, learning about them helps me think about what Jehovah is doing in other places. I am glad that we can support work that goes beyond our immediate surroundings.
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