Ruling for Righteousness and Justice

In his great prophecy describing the distressful "conclusion of the system of things," Jesus said:  "See that you are not terrified."  (Matthew 24:3-8)  Why are Jesus' followers not terrified by today's dangerous world conditions?  One resin is that the "princes"-whether  they be anointed or "other sheep"-are loyally protecting their flock.  (John 10:16)  They fearlessly care for their brothers and sisters, even in the face of such horrors as ethnic wars and genocide.  In a spiritually exhausted world, they see to it that  depressed souls are refreshed by the upbuilding truths of God's Word, the Bible.

During the past 50 years, the "princes" have come clearly into view.  "Princes" who are of the other sheep are being trained as a developing "chieftain" class so that after the great tribulation, qualified ones from among them will  be ready for appointment to serve in an administrative capacity in the "new earth."  (Ezekiel 44:2, 3; 2 Peter 3:13)   By providing spiritual guidance and refreshment as they take the lead in Kingdom service, they are proving themselves to be "like the shadow of a heavy crag," bringing relief to the flock in its realm of worship.

In these perilous days of Satan's wicked world, dedicated Christians sorely need such protection. (2 Timothy  3:1-5, 13)  Strong winds of false doctrine and twisted propaganda are blowing. Storms are raging in the form of wars between and within nations as well as direct assaults against faithful worshipers of Jehovah God.  In a world parched by spiritual drought, Christians badly need the streams of water of pure unadulterated truth in order to quench their thirst.  Happily, Jehovah has promised  that His reigning Kin, through his anointed brothers  and supportive "princes" of the other sheep, will provide encouragement and guidance to despondent and discouraged ones in this time of need.  Jehovah will thus see to it that what is righteous and just will prevail.

 Next time: Paying Attention With Eyes, Ears, and Hearts

From the Book Isaiah's Prophecy Light for all Mankind, 2000