Jehovah's Loyal Love Opens Up The Way Of Salvation

Throughout history, Jehovah has shown remarkable loyalty toward faithful humans. In fact, for thousands of years, Jehovah has "tolerated with much long-suffering vessels of wrath made fit for destruction." Why? "In order that he might make known the riches of his glory upon vessels of mercy, which he prepared beforehand for glory." (Romans 9:22, 23) These "vessels of mercy" are rightly disposed ones who are anointed by holy spirit to be joint heirs with Christ in his Kingdom. (Matthew 19:28) By opening they way of salvation for these vessels of mercy, Jehovah remained loyal to Abraham, to whom he had made this covenant promise: "By means of your loyal seed all nations of the earth will certainly bless themselves due to the fact that you have listened to my voice." -Genesis 22:18.

Jehovah shows similar loyalty to "a great crowd" who have the prospect of coming out of "the great tribulation and of living forever on a paradise earth. (Revelation 7:9,10, 14) Although his servants are imperfect, Jehovah loyally extends to them the opportunity to live forever on a paradise earth. How does he do so? By means of the ransom-the greatest demonstration of Jehovah's loyalty. (John 3:16; Romans 5:8) Jehovah's loyalty attracts those who, in their hearts, hunger for righteousness. (Jeremiah 31:3) Do you not feel closer to Jehovah for the deep loyalty he has shown and will yet show? Since it is our desire to draw close to God, may we respond to his love by strengthening our resolve to serve him with loyalty.

Next time: "To Know The Love Of The Christ"

Draw Close To Jehovah, 2002