SALVATION FOR THOSE WHO CHOOSE THE LIGHT - The Happiness of Those in the Light

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, as 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" we are well aware that "the inclination that is well supported [Jehovah] that one is made to trust."  Jehovah supports those mentally inclined  to trust him and comply with is 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: SALVATION FOR THOSE WHO CHOOSE THE LIGHT - Humiliation for God's Enemies

The Watchtower, 2001