The Happiness of Those in the Light

"We have a strong city. [God] sets salvation itself for walls and rampart.  Open the gates, you men, that the righteous nation that is keeping faithful conduct may enter."  (Isaiah 26:1, 2)  These are the exultant words of people who trusted in Jehovah.  Faithful Jews in Isaiah's day looked to Jehovah, not to the false gods of their fellow countrymen,a s the only real Source of security.  Today, we have the same confidence.  Moreover, we love Jehovah's  "righteous nation" -"the Israel of God."  (Galatians 6:16; Matthew 21:43)  Jehovah too loves this nation because  of   its faithful conduct.  With his blessing, the Israel of God  has 'a strong city," a city like organization that supports and protects it.

Those within this "city" are well aware that "the inclination that is well supported [Jehovah] will  safeguard in continuous peace, because it is in [Jehovah] that one is made to trust." Jehovah supports those mentally inclined to trust in his righteous principles.  Thus, the faithful ones in Judah heeded Isaiah's exhortation: "Trust in Jehovah, you people, for all times, for in Jah Jehovah is the Rock of times indefinite." (Isaiah 26:3, 4; Psalm 9:10; 37:3; Proverbs 3:5) Those with that mind-set look to "Jah Jehovah" as the only secure Rock.  They enjoy "continuous peace" with him.  -Philippians 1:2; 4:6, 7.

Next time: Humiliation for God's Enemies

The Watchtower, 2001