HOW JEHOVAH IS LEADING US

Wherever God Leads We Will Follow

Jehovah led the nation of Israel out of Egypt into the Promised Land.  The route he chose may have seemed needlessly arduous from a human prospective.  Instead of taking the apparently easier, more direct route along the Mediterranean Sea, Jehovah led his people on a difficult desert route.  This, however, was actually a kindness on God's part.  Although shorter, the sea route would have taken the Israelites through the land of the Philistines.  By choosing another route, Jehovah spared his people an early confrontation with the Philistines.

Similarly, the path along which Jehovah is leading us today may seem difficult at times.  Each week, we have  a full schedule of Christian activities, including congregation meetings, personal study and field service.  Other paths may seem easier.  But only if we follow God's lead will we arrive at the destination that we are working so hard  to reach.  Therefore, let us continue to take in vital instruction from Jehovah and remain on "the path of uprightness"  forever! -Psalm 27:11.

Next time: Modesty-A QUALITY THAT PROMOTES PEACE

Watchtower, 2000