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“COMEBEMYFOLLOWER”
9 When two imperfect humans work closely together,
they sometimes have a difficult time getting along. Not
so with Jehovah and his Son! The Son worked for aeons
with the Father and was “glad before him all the time.”
(Proverbs 8:30) Yes, he delighted in his Father’s company,
and the feeling was mutual. Naturally, the Son grew
ever more like his Father, learning to imitate God’s qualities.
No wonder, then, that the bond between Father and
Son became so strong! It can rightly be called the oldest
and strongest bond of love in the whole universe.
10 What, though, can that mean for us? You might feel
that you could never build such a bond with Jehovah.
Granted, none of us has the exalted position of the Son.
However, we do have a remarkable opportunity. Remember,
Jesus drew closer to his Father by working with Him.
Jehovah lovingly offers us the opportunity to be his “fellow
workers.” (1 Corinthians 3:9) As we follow Jesus’ example
in the ministry, we should always keep in mind
that we are God’s fellow workers. Thus, the bond of love
that unites us with Jehovah grows ever stronger. Could
there be any greater privilege?
How Jesus Kept His Love for Jehovah Strong
11 In many ways, it is helpful to think of the love in our
heart as a living thing. Like a beautiful houseplant, love
needs to be nourished and cared for if it is to grow and to
thrive. Neglected, deprived of nourishment, it weakens
and dies. Jesus did not take his love for Jehovah for grant-
9, 10. (a) What strengthened the bond between Jehovah and his
Son? (b) What can strengthen your bond with your heavenly Father?
11-13. (a) Why is it helpful to think of love as a living thing, and
how did young Jesus keep his love for Jehovah strong? (b) How did
God’s Son show his interest in learning from Jehovah, both before
coming to earth and later as a man?