Keep in Step!

Kingdom interests on the earth have been entrusted to "the faithful and discreet slave," which is represented by the Governing Body of Jehovah's Witnesses.  (Matthew 24:45-47)  The Governing Body is primarily concerned with providing  spiritual instruction and direction for the Christian congregation.  (Acts 6:1-6) When fellow worshipers are affected by natural disasters, however, the Governing Body asks one or more legal entities to provide relief and to repair  or store  damaged homes and Kingdom Halls.  If certain Christians are dealt with harshly or are persecuted, steps are taken to build them up spiritually.  And "in troublesome season" every effort is made to keep the preaching work moving forward. -2 Timothy 4:1, 2.

No matter what comes upon his people, Jehovah constantly pr0vides spiritual food and needed direction.  God also gives discernment and insight to responsible brothers to prepare for further advancement and refinements in theocratic organization.  (Deuteronomy 34:9; Ephesians 1:16, 17)  Without fail,  Jehovah provides what we need in order to fulfill our disciple-making commission and to accomplish our ministry worldwide. -2 Timothy 4:5.

We have absolute confidence that Jehovah will never abandon his faithful people; he will deliver them through the coming "great tribulation."  (Revelation 7:9-14; Psalm 94:14;  2 Peter 2:9)  We have every reason to maintain the confidence we had at first firm right down to the end.  (Hebrews 3:14)  Let us, therefore, be determined to keep in step with Jehovah's organization.

Next time: Doers of GOD'S WORD Find Happiness

The Watchtower, 2001