POSITIVE DEVELOPMENTS!

The last days are indeed filled with woe, just as the Bible foretold.  In this troubled world, however, there are positive developments among the worshipers of Jehovah. 

"The true knowledge will become abundant,"  the Bible book of Daniel foretold.  When would that happen?  During the time of the end." (Daniel 12:4)  Especially since 1914,  Jehovah has helped those who truly desire to serve him to grow in understanding of the Bible. They have grown in appreciation of precious truths about God's name and purpose, the ransom sacrifice of Jesus Christ, the condition of the dead, and the resurrection. Moreover, worshipers of Jehovah have learned how to live their lives  in a way that benefits them and brings praise to God.  They have also gained a clearer understanding of the role of God's kingdom and how it will set matters straight on the earth.  What do they do with this knowledge?  That question brings us to yet another prophecy that is being fulfilled in these last days.

"This good news of the kingdom will be preached in all the inhabited earth,"  said Jesus Christ in his prophecy about "the conclusion of the system of things."  (Matthew 24:3, 14) Throughout the earth, the good news of the Kingdom-what the Kingdom is, what it will do, and how we can receive  its blessings-is being preached  in over 230 lands and in more than 400 languages.  Millions of Jehovah's Witnesses zealously preach the Kingdom good news.  The come from "all nations and tribes and peoples and tongues." (Revelation 7:9) The Witnesses conduct free home Bible studies with millions of  people who want to know what the Bible really teaches.  What an impressive fulfillment  of prophecy, especially since Jesus foretold that true Christians would be "objects of hatred by all people"! -Luke 21:17.  (If you have one of these Bible studies, do not let them pressure you  into hurrying up to do anything; because God does not want people to be pressured into anything. I don't care about people hating me. It is what God thinks of me that matters and counts, not imperfect humans.You cannot satisfy sinful, imperfect humans) 

Next time:WHAT WILL YOU DO? 

From the Book: What Does the Bible Really Teach? 2005 and 2006