Blessed is the able-bodied man who puts his trust in Jehovah, and whose confidence Jehovah has become.—Jer. 17:7.
The Scriptures repeatedly show that those who hope and trust in Jehovah never lose out. (Prov. 3:5, 6) True, at times they may have to be content with less, but they consider this a small sacrifice compared with the blessings in store for them. They thus demonstrate that they “hope in Jehovah” and are confident that he will eventually grant his loyal ones all the righteous desires of their heart. (Ps. 37:4, 34) Hence, they are truly happy even now. When a little boy walks hand in hand with his father, he feels safe and secure. The same is true of us as we walk with our heavenly Father. Jehovah said to Israel: “I, Jehovah your God, am grasping your right hand, the One saying to you, ‘Do not be afraid. I myself will help you.’” (Isa. 41:10, 13) What a warm picture that conveys! With such assurance, we can truly face the future with confidence. w06 10/1 3:17-19
