young manhood.’ (Eccl. 12:1) They will never regret taking that step.

Personally, as I look back to the time of my dedication in 1919, my heart fills with joy. Just think! Being able to spend the greater part of my life in the service of the Creator, happily rescued from the vain course of life in this old system of things! And to top it off, now beholding this multitude of young folk breaking their ties with the old system and offering themselves willingly for Jehovah’s service.

RENEWED STRENGTH

Of course, we grow older and are unable to do as much as we once did in the Lord’s work. Does that diminish our rejoicing? No, but it only serves to impress the lesson on our minds that it is in Jehovah’s strength and by his power that we can go on overcoming the pressures of Satan’s wicked system. We gain his strength by studying his Word and by going to him in prayer. This is how we build a strong faith—the kind of faith that renews our strength in later life, just as the Bible promise expresses it: “Those who are hoping in Jehovah will regain power. They will mount up with wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary; they will walk and not tire out.” (Isa. 40:31) Remember how it is said of Moses at the age of 120 that “his eye had not grown dim, and his vital strength had not fled.” (Deut. 34:7) His own aged eyes saw the land promised by God to Israel.

Today, too, Jehovah strengthens his servants as they grow old. Not always does this help come in a physical way, but it does come in a spiritual way. Unlike those who are without God, those who get tired of living and feel that they are too old to learn and have something to look forward to, Jehovah’s servants are kept mentally and spiritually youthful. Every day offers them privileges of honorable service to the grand Creator. And their future is attractive, yes, inspiring.

What a wonderful and joyous privilege to be alive and in God’s service at this most critical hour in human history! God’s king is enthroned now in the heavens. Already he has directed a worldwide proclamation of the Kingdom to a point where it is almost completed. The next item on his program is to rise up and destroy all the enemies of truth and righteousness, visible and invisible. That will be a grand salvation for all who love and serve God and Christ. Now is the happy day of which it was foretold: “In that day one will certainly say: ‘Look! This is our God. We have hoped in him, and he will save us. This is Jehovah. We have hoped in him. Let us be joyful and rejoice in the salvation by him.’”—Isa. 25:9.

Letter of Appreciation

● A congregation of Jehovah’s witnesses in Florida received this heartwarming and encouraging letter:

“I just have to thank you for your kindness in the past, by stopping at my house and leaving copies of your wonderful publication for me. Your unselfishness in the giving of time for a good cause is really something rare in this world.

“I do feel, however, that in order to keep your good work going, those of us who cannot give of their time must also help in some way or other. Please accept, therefore, the herewith enclosed small contribution together with my best wishes.

“And please extend my special thanks and appreciation to Miss S———— K———— for making it a point to see to it that I did receive copies of The Watchtower regularly.”