Jehovah Will Protect You -How?

 "The Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you and protect you from the wicked one." - 2 THESSALONIANS 3:3.

ON THE last night of his life as a man, Jesus was thinking about the challenges that his disciples would face.  Moved by his love for his friends, Jesus asked his Father to "watch over them because of the wicked one."  (John 17:14, 15)  Jesus knew that after he returned to heaven, Satan the Devil would continue to wage war against any who wanted to serve Jehovah.  Clearly, Jehovah's people  would need protection.

Jehovah answered Jesus' prayer because of his love for His Son.  If we try our best to please Jehovah, he will love us too, and he will pay attention to our prayers for help and protection.  As a concerned family Head, Jehovah will continue to care lovinly for his children.  HIs very name, or reputation is at stake!

We need Jehovah's protection as never before.  Satan has been cast out of heaven, "having great anger."  (Revelation 12:12)  He has managed to convince some who persecute us that they are offering "a sacred service to God." (John 16:2) Others, who do not believe in God, persecute us because we do not fit into this world's mold. Whatever the case,w e can be confident. Why? Because God's Word says: "The Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you and protect you from the wicked one." (2 Thessalonians 3:3)   How does Jehovah protect us?  Let us discuss two ways. 

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