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    00:00:02 It’s still chaos in many parts of the city, 00:00:05 with armed soldiers detaining and arresting 00:00:08 those not pledging support 00:00:09 of the new government. 00:00:12 Are we still going to the meeting tonight? 00:00:16 I wanted to do what was best 00:00:18 for my wife and daughter. 00:00:24 But a few of the elders 00:00:26 have already been arrested. 00:00:28 What if I was arrested? 00:00:46 What would happen to my family? 00:01:09 You’re not going home to pray, are you? 00:01:11 I pray at my window three times a day, 00:01:15 every day. 00:01:17 If I even appear to compromise, 00:01:23 what would they think? 00:01:26 I know Jehovah. 00:01:28 And if I trust him, 00:01:31 he’ll reward me. 00:01:33 I don’t know how, 00:01:38 but he will. 00:01:40 Pray that I keep my faith 00:01:44 —that we all keep our faith— 00:01:46 no matter how this ends. 00:01:53 The Scriptures are clear. 00:01:55 We must continue to meet together, 00:01:57 even in small groups if necessary. 00:01:59 Let’s just pray that whatever happens, 00:02:01 we have the strength to endure it. 00:02:07 Dear Jehovah God, please . . . 00:02:10 Eventually, I was arrested. 00:02:24 We miss you so much, 00:02:26 but we’re very proud of you. 00:02:29 We know whatever the outcome of your trial, 00:02:32 you’ll maintain your faith, 00:02:34 and so will we. 00:02:38 Were you scared? 00:02:40 I was very scared, 00:02:44 but Jehovah helps us when we’re scared. 00:02:51 I knew I would be OK 00:02:53 and that Jehovah 00:02:55 would take care of my family. 00:03:08 It all went by so quickly 00:03:13 —pioneering, 00:03:18 foreign language, 00:03:20 circuit work. 00:03:25 There was even a time 00:03:27 that I was the one encouraging older ones. 00:03:31 I miss those days so much. 00:03:36 But now I’m the one in a nursing home. 00:03:43 Sometimes I feel like I have 00:03:46 nothing left to offer. 00:03:54 O Daniel, 00:03:57 you very precious man. 00:04:03 I have been sent to you. 00:04:07 Do not be afraid, Daniel. 00:04:09 Your words have been heard 00:04:10 from the first day you gave your heart 00:04:12 to understanding. 00:04:13 I have no strength. 00:04:16 There’s no breath left in me. 00:04:19 Do not be afraid, O very precious man. 00:04:21 May you have peace. 00:04:23 Be strong. 00:04:26 Be strong! 00:04:32 Happy is the one who keeps in expectation. 00:04:36 Go on to the end. 00:04:37 You will rest, but you will stand up 00:04:40 for your lot at the end of the days. 00:04:46 Hey, just checking on you. 00:04:49 Do you have a minute? 00:04:50 There’s something I’ve been wanting 00:04:51 to share with you. 00:04:53 OK, sure. 00:05:04 Yes, Jehovah does remember me, 00:05:08 and I still have much to offer.