IDENTIFYING TRUE WORSHIPERS IN THE TIME OF THE END; CHAPTER SEVENTEEN

A TINY, defenseless group of people come under vicious attack by a mighty world power.  They survive intact and even experience a renewal-not as a result of their own strength but because Jehovah God values them.  Daniel chapter 7 foretold these events, which occurred in the early part of the 20th century. Who, though, were these people?   The same chapter of Daniel referred to them as "the holy ones of the Supreme One," Jehovah God.  It also revealed that these individuals will ultimately be corulers in the Messianic Kingdom! -Daniel 7:13, 14, 18, 21, 22, 25-27. 

As we learned in Daniel chapter 11, the king of the north will meet his final end after threatening the secure spiritual land of these faithful people.  (Daniel 11:45; compare Ezekiel 38:18-23) Yes, Jehovah is very protective of his faithful anointed ones.  Psalm 105:14, 15, tells us: "On their account [Jehovah] reproved kings says: 'Do not you men touch my anointed ones, and to my prophets do nothing bad' "  Would you not agree, then, that in these turbulent times, It would be wise for the expanding "great crowd" to associate as closely as possible with these holy ones?  (Revelation 7:9;  Zechariah 8:3)  Jesus Christ recommended that sheeplike people do exactly that-associated with his anointed spiritual brothers by supporting them in their work. -Matthew 25:31-46; Galatians 3:29.

However, God's Adversary, Satan, has been waging an all-out war against the anointed.  He has promoted false religion, effectively filling the world with counterfeit Christians. As  a result, many people have been misled. Others simply despair of ever finding those who represent the true religion.  (Matthew 7:15,21-23; Revelation 12:9, 17) Even those who do find the "little flock" and associate with them must fight to maintain faith, for this world constantly seeks  to erode faith. (Luke 12:32) What about you?  Have you found "the holy ones of the Supreme One," and you are associating  with them?  Are you aware of the solid evidence proving that you have found are indeed the ones God has chosen?  Such evidence can bolster your faith.  It can also equip you to help others see through the religious confusion of today's world.  Daniel chapter 1 contains a wealth of this lifesaving knowledge. 

Next time:THE GREAT PRINCE GOES INTO ACTION

From the book:  PAY ATTENTION TO DANIEL'S PROPHECY! 1999