Have Confidence in Jehovah

Can you imagine the feeling of confidence that the Israelites must have had as they thought back on that pillar of cloud by day and the pillar of cloud by night? It was evidence that "the angel of the true God" was guiding their journey.  (Exodus 13:21, 22; 14:19) Today, we can have confidence that Jehovah is with his people to guide, protect, and deliver them. We can take to heart the promise: '[ Jehovah] will not leave his loyal ones.  to time indefinite they will certainly be guarded."  (Psalm 7:28)  Never let us forget those mighty angelic forces that are backing God's servants today.  With their support, we can "stand firm and see the salvation of Jehovah." -Exodus 14:13. 

What will enable all of us to "stand firm" in the way of the truth? Wearing the spiritual armor described by Paul in his letter to the Ephesians. Notice that the apostle admonishes us to "put on the complete suit of armor from God." Are we wearing all the parts of this spiritual armor?  In the coming calendar year, it would be well for each one to take stock of himself to make sure that every part of that armor is in place and fits well.  Our enemy, Satan the Devil, knows our weaknesses, and he tries to catch us off guard or to attack a vulnerable  spot.  We have "a wrestling" with wicked forces.  Still, in Jehovah's strength, we can come off the winner! -Ephesians 6:11-18; Proverbs 27:11.

Jesus said to his followers:  "By endurance on your part you will acquire your souls." (Luke 21:19)  May we be among those who faithfully endure any hardships that they may encounter and so be privileged by God's undeserved kindness to "stand firm and see the salvation of Jehovah." 

Next time: NO WEAPON FORMED AGAINST YOU WILL SUCCEED

From the Watchtower magazine, 2007