Uphold Jehovah's Sovereignty! -JEHOVAH'S RULERSHIP IS BEST

The Bible does more than establish Jehovah's right to rule. Is shows why his sovereignty is superior to that of others. One reason is that he rules with love. Indeed, our hearts are touched by how he chooses to exercise his sovereignty. He is "merciful and compassionate, slow to anger and abundant in loyal love and truth."  (Exodus 34:6)  God treats his human servants with dignity and respect. He cares for us better than we can care for ourselves. Contrary to what the Devil claims, Jehovah does not hold back on anything good from his faithful worshippers.  Why, he even gave his precious Son so that we  could have the prospect of endless life! -Read Psalm 84:11; Romans 8:32.

Jehovah's concern extends beyond the welfare of his people as a whole.  He also shows keen interests in each individual.  Consider, for example, the three centuries during which Jehovah was raising up and empowering judges to deliver the nation of Israel from their oppressors. During that turbulent period, he did not fail to notice one Non-Israelite named Ruth.  At considerable sacrifice, she converted to true worship. Jehovah blessed Ruth with a husband and a son. But that is not all. When she is resurrected, Ruth will learn that her son was part of the line that led to the Messiah. And imagine how moved she will be to discover that her life story was preserved in the Bible book bearing her name! -Ruth 4:13; Matthew 1:15, 16. 

Jehovah's way of ruling  is neither oppressive nor rigid. It allows for freedom and promotes joy.  (2 Corinthians 3:17)  David expressed it this way: "In his [God's] presence we are majesty and splendor, strength and joy  are in his dwelling place."  (1 Chronicles 16:7, 27)  Similarly, the psalmist Ethan wrote:  "Happy are the people  who know the joyful shouting. O Jehovah, they walk in the light of your face.  They rejoice in your name all day long, and in your righteousness they are exalted." -Psalm 89:15, 16. 

Frequent meditation on Jehovah's goodness can strengthen our conviction that his rulership is best.  We come to feel as did the psalmist: "A day in your courtyards is better than a thousand anywhere else!D"  (Psalm 84:10)  How could it be otherwise?  As our loving Designer and Creator, Jehovah knows what we need in order to be truly happy, and his fills that need abundantly.  Whatever he requires of us is for our benefit and ultimately results  in our greatest joy. That is so even if his requirements involve our making some sacrifices. -Read Isaiah 38:17.  

The Bible indicates that after the Thousand Year Reign of Christ, some people will choose to rebel against Jehovah's sovereignty.  (Revelation 20:7, 8)  What might induce them to do such a thing?  The Devil, released from imprisonment and intent on misleading mankind, will no doubt appeal to selfishness. He has always done that. He may attempt to convince people that there is way to live forever without obeying Jehovah and serve him because of his goodness and because of his being the rightful Sovereign of the universe, then such a devilish claim will be  repulsive. We will never desire life other than life under Jehovah's rightful and loving sovereignty.

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