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 Does this mean that Jehovah's Witnesses are against all governments? Far from it!  They obey the apostle Paull's counsel: "Let ever soul be subjection to the superior authorities. They realize that as long as the present system lasts, those "superior authorities" exist by God's permission for maintain a measure of order in human society. Thus, Jehovah's Witnesses pay their taxes, obey the laws, respect traffic ordinances, comply with registrations, and so forth. (Romans 13:1, 6, 7) Further, they follow Bible principles in being truthful and honest; showing love of neighbor, building a strong, moral family unite; and training their children to be exemplary citizens. In this way they pay back not only "Caesar's things to Caesar and God's things to God. (Luke 20:25; 1 Peter 2:13-17) Since God's Word shows that the governmental powers of this world are temporary, Jehovah's Witnesses prepare now for the fuller life, the real life, soon to be enjoyed under Christ's Kingdom rule. (1 Timothy 6:17-19) Though they will have no part in overturning the powers of this world, the Witnesses experience reverential awe at what God's inspired Word, the Holy Bible, says regarding the judgment Jehovah is about to execute at Armageddon. - ISAIAH 26:20, 21; HEBREWS 12:28, 29.

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 Others too will be involved. When sending his message to the congregation in Thyatira, Jesus promised: "To him that conquers and observes my deeds down to the end I will give authority over the nations, and he shall shepherd the people with an iron rod so that they will be broken to pieces like clay vessels, the same as I have received from my Father." (Revelation 2:26, 27) Without a doubt, when the time comes, those of Christ's brothers already in heaven will have a part in shepherding people and nations with that iron rod. 

What, though, of God's servants here on earth? The John class will have no active part in the fighting at Armageddon, neither will its loyal companions, those peoples out of all nations who have been streaming to Jehovah's house of worship. These peaceable humans have already beaten swords into plowshares. (Isaiah 2:2-4) Yet, they are very much involved! As we have already noted, it is Jehovah's seemingly defenseless people that are viciously attacked by Gog and all his crowd. That is the signal for Jehovah's Warrior-King, supported by the armies in heaven, to start fighting a war of extermination against those nations. (Ezekiel 39:6, 7, 11; Compare Daniel 11:44-12:1) As spectators, God's people on earth will be most interested. Armageddon will mean their salvation, and they will live for eternity as having been eyewitnesses of Jehovah's great war of vindication. 

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 Jesus is not alone in fighting this battle. John tells us: "Also, the armies that were in heaven were following him on white horses, and they were clothed in white, clean fine linen." (Revelation 19:14) The fact that the horses are "white" denotes righteous warfare. "Fine linen" is appropriate for the King's horsemen, and its glistening, clean whiteness indicates a pure, righteous standing before Jehovah. Who, then, make up these "armies"? Doubtless, they include the holy angels. It was early in the Lord's day that Michael and his angels hurled Satan and his demons out of heaven. (Revelation12:7-9) Further, "all the angels" now attend upon Jesus as he sits on his glorious throne and proceeds to judge the nations and people of the earth.  (Matthew 25:31, 32) Surely, in the decisive war, when God's judgments are executed to a finality, Jesus will again be accompanied by his angels. 

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Chapter Thirty-Nine/The Warrior-King Triumphs at Armageddon - The One Called "Faithful and True" --Conclusion

 Jesus' privileges are unique. Apart from Jehovah himself, only Jesus can comprehend what it means to hold such a high position. (Compare Matthew 11:27) Therefore, of all God's creatures, only Jesus can fully appreciate this name. Nevertheless, Jesus does include his bride in some of these privileges. So he makes this promise: "The one that conquers . . . I will write upon him. . . that new name of mine." - REVELATION 3:12. 

John adds: "And he is arrayed with an outer garment sprinkled with blood, and the name he is called is The Word of God." (Revelation 19:13) Whose "blood" is this? It could Jesus' lifeblood, shed for the sake of mankind. (Revelation 1:5) But, in this context, it more likely refers to the blood of his enemies that is spilled when Jehovah's judgments are executed upon them. We are reminded of the earlier vision in which the vine of the earth is reaped and trodden in the great winepress of the anger of God until the blood reaches "as high up as the bridles of the horses"-signifying a great victory over God's enemies.  (Revelation 14:18-20) likewise the blood sprinkled on Jesus' outer garments confirms that this victory is decisive and complete.  (Compare Isaiah 63:1-6) Now John again speaks of Jesus' being called by a name.  This time it is a widely known name-"The Word of God" -Identifying this Warrior-King as Jehovah's Chief Spokeman and Champion of truth. - JOHN 1:1; REVELATION 1:1. 

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 Diadems crown the head of this Warrior-King. The wild beast that John saw coming out of the sea had ten diadems, picturing its temporary rulership of the earthly scene. (Revelation 13:1) Jesus, though, has "many diadems." His glorious rulership is unmatched, since he is "King of those who rule as kings and Lord of those who rule as lords." - 1 TIMOTHY 6:15.

John's description continues: "He has a name written that no one knows but he himself." (Revelation 19:12b) The Bible already speaks of God's Son by names such as Jesus, Immanuel, and Michael. But this unstated "name" appears to stand for the position and privileges that Jesus enjoys during the Lord's day.  (Compare Revelation 2:17) Isaiah describing Jesus since 1914, says: His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace." (Isaiah 9:6) The apostle Paul associated Jesus' name with His very high privileges of service when he wrote: "God exalted [Jesu] to a superior position and kindly gave him the name that is above every other name, so that in the name of Jesus every knee should bend." - PHILIPPIANS 2:9, 10. 

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 Jehovah calls forth a sword. Who is it that wields this sword? Returning to Revelation, we find the answer in still another thrilling vision. Before John's eyes the heavens open to reveal something truly awe inspiring-Jesus Christ himself in Battle array! John tells us: "And I saw the heaven opened, and look! a white horse, And the one seated upon it is called Faithful and True, and he judges and carries on war in righteousness. His eyes are fiery flame, and upon his head are many diadems." - REVELATION 19:11, 12a. 

As in the earlier vision of the four horsemen, this "white horse" is a fitting symbol of righteous warfare. (Revelation 6:2) And who of God's sons could be more righteous than this mighty Warrior? Being "called Faithful and True," he must be "the faithful and true witness" Jesus Christ. (Revelation 3:14) He makes war in order to execute Jehovah's righteous judgments. Thus, he is acting in his own capacity as Jehovah's appointed Judge, the "Mighty God." (Isaiah 9:6) His eyes are fear-inspiring, like '"a fiery flame," looking to the coming fiery destruction of his foes. 

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 How does Jehovah dispose of Gog and all his crowd! Listen! " 'I will recall forth against him throughout all my mountainous region a sword,' is the utterance of the Sovereign Lord Jehovah. 'Against his own brother the sword each one will come to be.'" But neither nuclear nor conventional arms will avail in that strife, for Jehovah declares: "I will bring myself into judgment with him and upon his bands and upon the many people that will be with him. And I shall certainly magnify myself and sanctify myself and make myself known before the eyes of many nations; and they will have to know that I am Jehovah." - EZEKIEL 38:21-23; 39:11; 2 CHRONICLES 20:15, 22-24; JOB38:22, 23.

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 Satan's vicious assault is vividly described in Ezekiel chapter 38. There, the debased Satan is called "Gog of the land of Magog." Jehovah puts figurative hooks in Gog's jaws, drawing him and his numerous military force to the attack. How does he do this? By causing God to see His witnesses as a defenseless people "gathered together out of the nations, one that is accumulating wealth and property, those who are dwelling in the center of the earth." These hold the center stage on earth as the one people to have refused to worship the wild beast and its image. Their spiritual strength and prosperity enrage Gog. So Gog and his numerous military force, including the wild beast out of the sea with it ten horns, swarm in for the kill. Unlike Babylon the Great, however, God's clean people enjoy divine protection! - EZEKIEL 38:1, 4, 11, 12, 15; REVELATION 13:1. 

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 ARMAGEDDON-a fearsome word to many! But to lovers of righteousness, it betokens the long-awaited day when Jehovah will execute final judgment on the nations. It is not man's war but "the war of the great day of God the Almighty"-his day of vengeance against earth's rulers.  (Revelation 16: 14, 16; Ezekiel 25:17) With the desolating of Babylon the Great, the great tribulation will already have started. Then, urged by Satan, the scarlet-colored wild beast and its ten horns will concentrate their attack on Jehovah's people. The Devil, more wrathful than ever at God's womanlike organization, is determined to use his dupes in waging war to a finish with the remaining ones of her seed. (Revelation12:17) This is Satan's last opportunity!

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Chapter Thirty-Eight/Praise Jah for His Judgments - Jesus' Role in Prophecy - Conclusion

 Does this detract in any way from the worship we give Jehovah? No. Remember the angel's cautionary advice: "Worship God." Jesus never tries to rival Jehovah. (Philippians 2:6) True, all the angels are told to "do obeisance to [Jesus]," and all creation must recognize his high position so that "in the name of Jesus every knee should bend." But notice, this is "to the glory of God the Father" and by his order. (Hebrews1:6; Philippians 2:9-11) Jehovah gave Jesus his high authority, and by acknowledging that authority, we give glory to God. If we refuse to submit to Jesus' rule, it is equivalent to rejecting God himself. - PSALM 2:11,12.

So, then, let us unitedly voice the opening words of Psalm 146 to 150: "Praise Jah, you people" May  the Hallelujah chorus thunder forth in anticipation of Jehovah's triumph over the Babylonish world empire of false religion! And may job abound as the marriage of the Lamb approaches!

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