KEEP IN STEP WITH JEHOVAH'S ORGANIZATION

"May the God of peace . . .equip you with every good thing to do his will." -HEBREWS 13:20, 21


IN THE year 1999, the earth's population reached six billion!  The World Almanac indicates that of this number some 1,165,000,000 are Muslims;  1,030,000,000 are Roman Catholics;  762,000,000 are Hindus; 354,000,000 are Buddhists; 316,000,000 are Protestants; and 214,000,000 are Orthodox.

In view of the religious division and confusion existing today, could all these millions be acting in harmony with God's will?  No, "for God is a God, not of disorder, but of peace."  (1 Corinthians 14:33) On the other hand, what about the international  brotherhood of Jehovah's servants?  (1 Peter 2:17) Careful investigation proves that 'the God of peace equips them with every good thing to do his will.' -Hebrews 13:20, 21.

Of course, the number of those associated with Jehovah's Witnesses is not a criterion for determining if they enjoy divine favor; nor do statistics impress God.  He did not choose the Israelites because they were "the most populous" of the peoples.  They were, in fact," "the least of them.  (Deuteronomy 7:7)  But because  Israel proved unfaithful, at Pentecost 33 C.E., Jehovah transferred his favor to Christ's followers.  They were anointed with Jehovah's holy spirit and zealously went forth declaring the truth ab0ut God and Christ to others. -Acts 2:41, 42.

Next time: Constantly Moving Forward

The Watchtower, 2001